Overview

• EastEnders was named Best Soap at the British Soap Awards on May 31, with Sir David Jason presenting the trophy to the cast.
• On The One Show on June 11, Richie said he is “trying” to recruit Jason to become a Walford resident.
• Richie has not yet approached Jason directly and joked that he might “take him out for a beer” before making his pitch.
• Fans took to social media to praise Jason’s award-presentation and voice excitement at the prospect of him joining the soap.
• Jason previously suggested in 2021 that the Queen Vic could mirror The Nag’s Head as a community hub and last appeared as Del Boy’s voice on The Apprentice in 2023.