Ex-EastEnders star Derek Martin has stated the 'miserable' soap needs to bring back its humorous side, as fans fear for its future after ITV announced a huge schedule shake-up.
The actor, who played Charlie Slater on the soap for 15 years, said the series needs to stop focusing on appealing to younger viewers, and bring back some of its old scriptwriters.
In recent days EastEnders fans have expressed concern that their beloved soap could see its ratings plunge, after rivals Coronation Street and Emmerdale move timeslots in March.
Concerns: Ex-EastEnders star Derek Martin has stated the 'miserable' soap needs to bring back its humorous side, as fans fear for its future after ITV announced a huge schedule shake-up
The broadcaster has confirmed both shows will change time slots - putting them in direct competition with EastEnders - as ITV expand their news programme for an hour between 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Speaking to , Derek, who departed the soap five years ago when Charlie suffered a fatal heart attack off-screen, admitted the show has lost its focus on the key families, such as the Slaters, Mitchells and Fowlers.
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