Actress Sue Holderness, best known for her role as Marlene in comedy classic Only Fools and Horses and spin-off The Green Green Grass, has joined EastEnders as Estelle, the new love interest of Billy Mitchell, played by Perry Fenwick.
Teasing Holderness' debut in Albert Square next month, EastEnders says: "Estelle arrives in Walford whilst overseeing a photoshoot with Janet Mitchell. However, her attention soon turn to Janet's father, Billy, but it is clear from the outset that not everyone is as taken with Estelle as Billy is."
"It felt very surreal to be popping into the actual fish and chip shop, Ruby's club, The Queen Vic, and wandering around the iconic Albert Square," said Holderness.
"I was ridiculously excited about the whole thing! After more than 50 years in the business, it was my first time working on a soap and I loved the whole experience."
EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
