Overview

• The Harvey Monroe actor said he took two months off for a knee replacement and recovery.
• He told an interview series he "won't be on it for a while," signalling fewer scenes in the near term.
• He confirmed a return to filming this week, with material featuring Ian Beale now in the pipeline.
• New scenes with Kathy Beale await Gillian Taylforth’s return, with Boatman suggesting air dates could slip toward the end of the year.
• He reflected on recent shifts for his character and praised former scene partners, noting the change comes during wider cast turnover on the soap.