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Exclusive: As EastEnders airs Martin Fowler’s funeral, poll reveals 97% of viewers think his death was ‘wrong decision’

EastEnders aired emotional scenes on Monday as Martin Fowler's funeral took place, but fans don't think it should have gotten to this stage.

BBC soap EastEnders aired emotional scenes on Monday (April 7) as Martin Fowler’s funeral took place. Martin died in February (Credit: BBC) EastEnders always pull something big out of the bag for their special episodes, and their 40th anniversary was no different. Most recently played by James Bye, the character of Martin Fowler has been part of the EastEnders furniture for almost 40 years and has the accolade of being the first baby born on the soap.

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