David Essex as Eddie Moon

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Steve John Shepherd has said that he is thrilled over the news that David Essex will play his screen father in EastEnders.

Last month, it was confirmed that the singer and actor had signed up for the role of charismatic Eddie Moon on the BBC soap.

As well as being dad to Shepherd's character Michael, Eddie has other children who will join him on Albert Square later this year.

Reflecting on Essex's casting, Shepherd told All About Soap: \"It's absolutely brilliant news. I grew up listening to David Essex - and my mother will be so excited!

\"I'm really chuffed that he wants to do it and I'm definitely looking forward to spending some screen time with him.\"

Eddie's arrival on screen is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for the Moon clan, and his fractured relationship with Michael will be fully explored in the months ahead.


DS

He is not the only one who is thrilled :p :lol:

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so this is what the guy looks like, hes 2 yrs older than I am LOL http://ltd.uk-plc.net/large/DavidEssex.jpg

awww, he always had and always will have sex appeal to me :p :D

Cheryl Fergison has admitted that EastEnders' female cast members are keen for an on-screen romance with David Essex.

Last month, it was announced that Essex had landed the role of Alfie Moon's charismatic uncle Eddie on the Walford show.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Fergison (Heather Trott) confessed that she and co-star Linda Henry (Shirley Carter) are among those who are eager to land a love storyline with the new recruit.

Fergison explained: "Linda and others have put in their bids, but I think bosses should give him to Heather!"

Eddie's arrival in Walford will mark the beginning of a new era for the Moon clan as he descends on Albert Square with his children in tow.

His son Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is already appearing on screen and the pair's fractured relationship will be explored in the months ahead.

Shane Richie has declared his new on-screen uncle, David Essex, "an absolute legend".
The EastEnders star is about to gain three new family members when uncle Eddie and his two sons arrive in Walford.
Speaking about David Essex, Shane said: "I've been working closely with him and he's an absolute legend and a pleasure to work with, and listen to some of his great stories."
It comes after a traumatic return to Albert Square for Kat and Alfie, with their son being swapped by Ronnie for her dead baby - a storyline that earned Shane and Jessie Wallace the Best On-Screen Partnership Award at the British Soap Awards on Saturday night.
Despite the harrowing storyline, Shane clearly has not lost his sense of humour, joking other pop legends could be joining the cast including David Bowie and Boy George.

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Who cares what part he plays, he's mint a true londoner, and that smile, bring it on

http://www.digitalspy.ie/soaps/s2/ea...n-trailer.html

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http://www.digitalspy.ie/soaps/s2/ea...n-trailer.html

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Saw this on BBC 1 earlier today, Alfie looks pleased but Michael looks a bit pizzed LOL

SEVENTIES heart-throb David Essex is to hook up with Carol Jackson soon after arriving in Albert Square.

The singer, 63 - who makes his EastEnders entrance on Friday as Alfie Moon's uncle Eddie - has an instant connection with Carol (Lindsey Coulson).

Eddie becomes the hero of the hour when he drags Roxy Mitchell's little daughter Amy out of the way of Carol's car - and later gets chatting to the cafe manager.

The pair realise there's chemistry between them, and after weeks of flirting they share a tender kiss.

A soap insider told TV Biz: "Eddie and Carol have a spark and she is delighted when he makes a move on her.

"The attraction is there but they both have too much on their plates to start a proper relationship for now.

"Eddie is desperate to build bridges with his estranged son Michael, although he's not interested in forgiving what's happened between them in the past and tries to pay him off to leave Walford.

"Carol's also got a lot on her mind with her dad Jim going into an old people's home. There's every chance that things will develop between them in the future.

"But for now their relationship has to be put on a backburner because the timing isn't any good."

For actress Lindsey, 51, above, the storyline is a dream come true.

Lindsey told how, in her teens, she was a huge fan of David Essex - spotted buying a mop after filming on Friday. She said: "I went to all his concerts. Don't tell him - I was 14. He was lovely!"

Eddie will soon be joined by his two sons Anthony and Tyler, played by Matt Lapinskas and Tony Discipline.


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz1No8vcE2Y

Found a photo of the NEW MOON 's LOL http://www.walfordweb.co.uk/ww/image...ony-discipline

Wonder if the Moon's are going to be the new MITCHELLs ????????

Same photo as the one here : http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...d-Anthony-Moon :)