Category: EastEnders
Date: 28.09.2005
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ today announced that legendary actor Phil Daniels will be joining EastEnders from early 2006.
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The Quadrophenia star will play Kevin Wicks, a charismatic family man who arrives in Walford in pursuit of his son Deano (Matt Di Angelo) who joins the show in December.
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Kevin is a good hearted father who feels that now his children have grown up it is time for him to have a life of his own.
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However, just as he is about to go and travel the world in pursuit of adventure, family problems bring his plans crashing down and send him to Albert Square instead.
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Daniels said: "I am very happy to be joining the show especially as my mum is a big fan. I'm looking forward to the challenge of doing some quality mainstream TV."
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Kate Harwood, Executive Producer, EastEnders, added: "Phil Daniels is an extraordinary talent, it is a real coup to have him join the show.
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"The Wicks family is going to be a force to be reckoned in Walford next year."
