‘EastEnders’ is welcoming David Sterne for a guest stint as part of the send-off for Aunt Sal (Anna Karen).
Sterne will be portraying Aunt Sal’s elusive husband, Harold Martin. He will make a guest appearance in ‘EastEnders’ as he prepares to say goodbye to his beloved wife alongside other members of the Mitchell family.
Sterne has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years with notable roles including ‘Bridgerton’, ‘A Knight’s Tale’ and ‘The Boat That Rocked’.
Speaking on the storyline on David’s appearance, Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said: “Everyone at ‘EastEnders’ was truly saddened to learn of Anna Karen’s passing, and it was imperative that we gave Aunt Sal the send-off she deserved. I’m delighted to welcome David Sterne to the guest role of Aunt Sal’s elusive husband, Harold Martin, as the Mitchell family gather together to say goodbye.”
Sterne added: “I loved playing Harold as I felt like the storyline was really important in the context of the show and everyone was so wonderful and welcoming. The writing was brilliant so he was a joy to play.”
‘EastEnders’ airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
