Martin Jarvis to set hearts racing in the Square

Martin Jarvis joins EastEnders as a love interest for Peggy and Pat.

Peggy and Pat will come to logger heads yet again when new love interest Harvey Freeman, played by veteran actor Martin Jarvis, strides into Walford.

Harvey is a journalist for the Walford Gazette who soon has his hands full when both Peggy and Pat decide to run against each other for the local councillor in May. The matriarchal ladies fancy their chances with the smooth-talking gent, but little do they know that he's actually a bit of a chancer.

On the outside, he appears to be a perfect gent and a great match for both Peggy and Pat, but in reality they may realise that what he has to offer is a pale comparison to the value of their friendship.

Speaking of joining the show, Martin adds: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be a potential thorn between two roses working with two actresses I greatly admire and have had the pleasure of working with before. I'm delighted to be reunited with Pam and Barbara and to have a part in EastEnders."

Martin's career has been long and lustrous. He has appeared in many television series including; Taking the Flak, Inspector Lynley, A Touch of Frost, Doctor Who, The Bill, and Micawber. His film roles include Titanic.

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