But while fans were left in shock, James Alexandrou, who played the role ... I reckon I'll still be asked "when are you going back to EastEnders?"' James left the soap in 2007, opting not to ...

Soap star James Alexandrou has spoken out about Martin Fowler's sudden departure from EastEnders. James, 39, took to his stories to share a screenshot of his TV screen as he tuned into the long ...

EastEnders viewers have been left heartbroken ... with James Bye taking over from James Alexandrou, who had played the character from 1996 to 2007, in 2014. While recasting of characters can ...

Just days ago, the actor, 41, left EastEnders fans devastated when ... and was first played by Jon Peyton-Price and then James Alexandrou, before James Bye took on the role in 2014.

Meanwhile, James took to social media to acknowledge his former alter-ego's passing. He joked in his Instagram story: "Somehow reckon I'll still be asked 'When are you going back to EastEnders?' ...

Last year, James Alexandrou spoke of handing the mantle ... It was a really nice moment.’ EastEnders is James’ biggest role as an actor, having been with the BBC soap now for over 10 years.

James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler before James Bye in EastEnders, has reacted to the character’s traumatic death. James portrayed the beloved character in the BBC One soap from 1996-2007.

EastEnders fans were full of praise a 'beautiful tribute for Martin Fowler' ahead of the character's funeral. Played by James ...

Live episode aired to mark the soap’s fourth decade saw Walford residents fight to survive catastrophic explosion at Queen Victoria pub ...

Former EastEnders actor James Alexandrou has commented on the dramatic exit of Martin Fowler from the show. Martin, currently portrayed by actor James Bye, met his demise in the live episode aired ...