New series to follow the Moons out of Walford
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EastEnders on/off lovers Kat and Alfie, have landed their own six-part drama series.
The couple, played by Shane Ritchie and Jessie Wallace, will be taking a break from Walford later this year but even though they are leaving Albert Square they will not be leaving BBC One.
Created by EastEnders Executive Producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, and written and produced by the EastEnders team, viewers will get to follow the soon to be reunited Kat and Alfie as they head out of Walford to start a new life and put their past behind them.
Dominic said: “In the next few weeks on EastEnders, viewers will witness several huge twists for Kat and Alfie Moon that will change their lives forever. Now is the perfect time to take two of EastEnders most beloved and enduring characters out of their comfort zone as they head to Ireland to search for answers to some very big questions… My team here are very excited about creating a whole new drama that stands apart from EastEnders while taking our style of storytelling to a place of stories, myth, secrets and immeasurable beauty.”
Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One added: “Life is anything but dull for favourite EastEnders couple Kat and Alfie as they embark on a new life in Ireland in this exciting drama series. Rest assured, their rollercoaster isn’t set to end any time soon.”
Speaking of their new drama Shane said: “Both Jessie and I are absolutely thrilled to be given this amazing opportunity. To have a whole drama focussed around Kat and Alfie is a huge honour for us both and we just can’t wait to start filming.”
Jessie Wallace added: “I have always loved working on EastEnders so when I heard of this new drama to take Kat and Alfie outside of Walford, I couldn’t believe our luck. To be exploring the next chapter for Kat as well as working alongside my best mate, Shane, is a dream come true and a huge compliment.”
Kat and Alfie’s new drama series will start filming this autumn and is due to transmit on BBC One in 2016.
