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EastEnders share devastating news about Ben Mitchell's fate amid Max Bowden's shock exit from the show


The actor, 29, who plays the mechanic son of Phil Mitchell, will leave Albert Square and return to his old stomping ground - the theatre.

The critically acclaimed show, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Alastair Whatley, tells the story of one man's journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War. Birdsong highlights the tragedy of war, yet the beauty of humanity simultaneously through strong relationships under extreme circumstances, and I can't wait to bring Jack Firebrace to life under their guidance.' 'Birdsong highlights the tragedy of war, yet the beauty of humanity simultaneously through strong relationships under extreme circumstances, and I can't wait to bring Jack Firebrace to life under their guidance.'

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