Who killed Archie poll!

[parkerman]

Former EastEnders star Larry Lamb has predicted that the killer of his character Archie Mitchell was a woman.

Mystery has surrounded the identity of Archie's murderer since the Walford villain was bumped off in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day.

However, on Friday, viewers will finally discover who was responsible in the BBC soap's live 25th anniversary episode.

Asked who he most suspects in an interview with BBC Breakfast, Lamb commented: "I sort of reckon on a female. [But] I don't think it will be Peggy. Peggy's out soon but you can't touch Peggy.

"I'd put money on a female but I have to say, I've got no idea which. Janine's got form, but I don't know."

Meanwhile, the actor also branded the idea for the live instalment as "extraordinary", adding: "[There'll be] a lot of very nervous actors. I'm getting nervous just thinking about it for them!"

Stacey or Roxy maybe

As I said above he said he thought it was Ronnie this morning.

[Perdita]

Bookmaker William Hill has slashed its odds on Tracey The Barmaid being revealed as Archie Mitchell's killer in EastEnders.

The long-standing Queen Vic employee was previously one of the biggest outsiders in the betting with odds of 100/1, but she can now be backed at 7/1 following strong support from punters.

Jane Slaughter, who plays the background character, recently spoke to DS about the possibility of Tracey being Archie's killer.

Speaking at the time, Slaughter commented: "I wouldn't think she's that dark but who knows - she could be. I've heard there are odds at the bookies to be had for her but why? Why would she have killed him? Because he's threatening The Vic? Is it The Vic she protects or the family?"

Meanwhile, Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky) remains the favourite to be unveiled as the murderer in Friday's live 25th anniversary episode. Despite the character's absence from the programme, he currently has odds of 7/4.

William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams commented: "Tracey would be a serious shock to all, but we are hoping that Sean is proved to be a saint not a sinner, as if he is the killer we will be paying out a small fortune."

[Dazzle]

I can't believe it's Tracey or Sean. The spoiler above told us that it would be someone Jack would cover for, even at Bradley's expense. If that's true, I think the murderer must be Ronnie or Roxy.

However, if the thing with Jack doesn't turn out to be true, my money's on Peggy at the moment. I'm absolutely sure it's not Bradley now, even though I voted for him.

[tammyy2j]

Bradley and Ronnie and Janine all seem to obvious

I think its Roxy or Jack himself

Why would Jack cover for Peggy or Sam ??????

[Siobhan]

Bradley and Ronnie and Janine all seem to obvious

I think its Roxy or Jack himself

Why would Jack cover for Peggy or Sam ??????

He was involved with sam at one stage... maybe that is why.. The Jack spoiler might be fake.. it might be him

[DaVeyWaVey]

I think there's a possibility that DCI Marsden could have killed Archie. It would be a brilliant twist to the story, a real surprise to the viewers but it would also make perfect sense.

EastEnders is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week - a big part of the show for the past 25 years has surrounded the Mitchells, how corrupt they've been and their dodgy dealings with 'the old bill'. This week, all of this could be brought together if it's revealed to us that Marsden killed Archie in a desperate attempt to nail one of the Mitchells for his murder and bring down the whole Mitchell family once and for all.

It's been mentioned in passing that she's dealt with the Mitchells before and since the murder has happened, she has been presented as almost obsessed with catching out one of the Mitchells to pin the murder on. When Ian was brought in for questioning, she would have been delighted if she could have pinned the murder on him, as his arrest would have hurt Ben Mitchell who Phil and Peggy really care for.

With the weeks leading up to the murder, she would have observed that Archie was becoming disliked with all members of the community, especially the Mitchell family. Her obsession with the Mitchells would have meant she was watching and observing them at all times. She came up with the plan to kill Archie so she could destroy the Mitchell family by framing one of them, and also upsetting Peggy and Roxy as she knew how much they loved him despite everything he did.

Not only this but she seems really obsessive and passionate over her police work. Not only could she destroy the Mitchell family by killing off Archie but she could also provide herself with a big murder investigation to get her teeth into.

She seems devious to me, as if she has a hidden dark side that could snap.

On Friday, I think Bradley will be firmly in the frame but Marsden panics as her plan to bring down the Mitchells has gone wrong. She doesn't want Bradley to go down for it, so she asks him to help her frame one of the Mitchell family. Bradley is confused and she confesses to him that she killed Archie. In a panic, Bradley rushes towards the Vic to tell the Mitchells what he has heard when he is knocked over by a car just outside (recreating the tragic death of Tiffany Mitchell in 1998). Once Bradley has died, everyone assumes he murdered Archie and Marsden is left roaming free for now.

What do people think?

[JustJodi]

Every one seems to have forgotten Max and Jack's sister, Archie really gave her some grief, it could be her if it is a woman ???Just a thought :-)

[Siobhan]

Every one seems to have forgotten Max and Jack's sister, Archie really gave her some grief, it could be her if it is a woman ???Just a thought :-)

Suzy... yeah we did forget about her but I doubt it.. he paid her off and she wouldn't come back to kill him.. the Sean slater return is bad enough

[parkerman]

Bradley and Ronnie and Janine all seem to obvious

I think its Roxy or Jack himself

Why would Jack cover for Peggy or Sam ??????

Well, I guess we probably know now it is not Bradley because as far as we know the murder will be pinned on him but he didn't actually do it. Jack apparently knows who the murderer is and tells them that he will make sure they get away with it and that the murder is pinned on Bradley. Why would he cover for anyone other than Ronnie or Roxy? Maybe he would do it to have a hold over them. If it was, say, Phil, think of the power this would Jack give over him.

Great theory DaveyWavey. Inspector Marsden. I like it.

[Perdita]

Sean Slater is now the odds-on favourite to be revealed as Archie Mitchell's killer in tomorrow's climactic edition of EastEnders.

Bookmaker William Hill has slashed its odds on Sean being the murderer to 4/7 following a flurry of bets from punters.

The troubled character's strong showing in the betting comes despite the fact that he has been off screen since January 2009 following Rob Kazinsky's decision to quit the role.

Meanwhile, Janine Butcher's love interest Ryan Malloy - played by Neil McDermott - remains second favourite in the betting at 11/2.

Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Walford legend Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) are joint third favourites with odds of 9/1.

In a statement, William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said that a total of £1 million could be gambled on the outcome by the time the betting closes.

He added: "The BBC have done a brilliant job keeping everyone guessing as we have taken bets on 24 different members of the cast, but the absent Sean Slater has been today's big gamble."

The killer's identity will finally be revealed to viewers in tomorrow night's live 25th anniversary episode.


DS