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02-04-2011, 08:57 PM
Steve John Shepherd has said that he is thrilled over the news that David Essex will play his screen father in EastEnders.
Last month, it was confirmed that the singer and actor had signed up for the role of charismatic Eddie Moon on the BBC soap.
As well as being dad to Shepherd's character Michael, Eddie has other children who will join him on Albert Square later this year.
Reflecting on Essex's casting, Shepherd told All About Soap: "It's absolutely brilliant news. I grew up listening to David Essex - and my mother will be so excited!
"I'm really chuffed that he wants to do it and I'm definitely looking forward to spending some screen time with him."
Eddie's arrival on screen is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for the Moon clan, and his fractured relationship with Michael will be fully explored in the months ahead.
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Last month, it was confirmed that the singer and actor had signed up for the role of charismatic Eddie Moon on the BBC soap.
As well as being dad to Shepherd's character Michael, Eddie has other children who will join him on Albert Square later this year.
Reflecting on Essex's casting, Shepherd told All About Soap: "It's absolutely brilliant news. I grew up listening to David Essex - and my mother will be so excited!
"I'm really chuffed that he wants to do it and I'm definitely looking forward to spending some screen time with him."
Eddie's arrival on screen is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for the Moon clan, and his fractured relationship with Michael will be fully explored in the months ahead.
DS