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EastEnders star Scott Maslen has promised more drama for The Six, as the long-running murder story continues.
The gripping plot began in February 2023 with an intriguing flashforward that culminated in Linda Carter killing Keanu Taylor on Christmas Day.
This year, the story has continued with the Walford women attempting to cover up the crime, together with the likes of Jack, Johnny and Phil – who have all found out the truth.
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After The Six framed Dean for the crime, he was charged with murder. But to clear his name, he is working with Keanu’s sister Bernie, who has been trying to get vulnerable Linda to crack.
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As Dean’s trial approaches, Scott, who plays Jack Branning, has teased what is to come in a chat with Digital Spy during the official nominees photoshoot for the Inside Soap Awards 2024.
We filmed an exclusive behind-the-scenes video as the EastEnders cast posed for glamorous photos, which you can check out in the current issue of Inside Soap. The full video can be found at the top of this page.
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Speaking about the upcoming drama, he said: "There’s obviously the ongoing scenario with The Six and trying to maintain some form of control over what they’re doing.
"He’s a policeman, and it’s handy to have a policeman in this situation to guide them a little bit. And he’s involved now, he’s in. So the stakes are very high, that’s where it’s going. It’s simmering at the moment, but we’re going to get to a boil."
Scott explained what it has been like to work on a storyline that has got the nation talking and said: "It’s been intense, and a lot of fun working with great people, doing some mad stuff. It’s been great, the stakes have been turned up.
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"It’s like EastEnders has gone back to classic [storylines], what everybody loves, and ticks all the boxes. It’s been great to have been part of it, and it’s only just beginning, really. It isn’t over. God help us!"
Scott is nominated for Best Actor in this year’s Inside Soap Awards, and he is also representing the Fox-Trueman-Brannings, who are nominated for Best Family.
When reflecting on his nominations, Scott was keen to praise the soap as a whole, and said: "I’m proud of the show, that’s how I feel. I’m very happy with the way things are, the alchemy of all the different units altogether. Not just the actors – the writing’s great, and the new outlook towards what we’re doing.
"It’s a really good time to be there, and I’ve been there a long time, so I can justifiably say it’s probably the best time I’ve had. So I’m thankful for the nomination, but I see it as a group thing. I’m humble and thankful and very proud of what we’re doing at the moment."
To see Inside Soap's full exclusive pictures and interviews with the EastEnders cast, pick up the latest copy of the magazine, on sale now.
To cast your vote in the 2024 Inside Soap Awards, visit www.insidesoap.co.uk.
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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