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EastEnders is set to welcome a new character to Walford in the form of Gaz, who will befriend Phil Mitchell as he continues his recovery following a suicide attempt

Keith has joined EastEnders as Gaz (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Spanning across four significant weeks, this special episode is set to lay bare Phil's internal struggle, delving into his battle against depression and psychosis indicators. Keith, ecstatic about his guest appearance, shared: "I've written a number one hit single, I've presented Top of the Pops, I've played the lead in the West End and I was at Craven Cottage when we beat Juventus 4-1...Could it get better than that?" The 71 year old actor is renowned for a variety of roles, with standout performances in Trainspotting (1996), The Others (2001), and more recently, The Buckingham Murders (2023), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) and the TV series Robin Hood (2006 - 2009).

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