EastEnders viewers did a double-take after the sudden appearance of a familiar face in a different drama. You can keep scrolling to find out more.
EastEnders Fans Discover Secret TV History Of Queen Vic Landlady
Viewers were left stunned when Harriet Thorpe appeared out of nowhere in a 2021 rerun of Midsomer Murders on ITV. Everyone is used to seeing her as Elaine Peacock of Walford, so when she cropped up in another drama, everyone was chattering.
The surprise only grew when they realised she had been in Midsomer Murders not once, but twice.
One of the fans posted a still of Thorpe in a floral kaftan and statement necklace, playfully making fun of her iconic wardrobe. Another chimed in with a cheeky comment about her character’s “reliable costume department”.
Harriet joined the soap as Elaine in 2023, bringing with her years of experience in the industry.
She made her first appearance in the crime series back in 2006’s Dance with the Dead and then reprised her role in 2021’s The Stitcher Society.
No wonder then that eagle-eyed fans immediately spotted her when the episode re-ran this week. Her cameo, even as small as it was, gave fans an added dose of entertainment seeing her behind the Queen Vic bar.
Wedding Bells And A Soap Spectacle Unfold Behind The Scenes
Elaine married George Knight last year in a wedding fans called the biggest of the year. They filmed it at a church in Bushey, near the Walford studios.
Harriet sported a glamorous gold dress, while Colin Salmon, playing George, and best man Johnny Carter matched each other in sand-coloured suits. Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford stood out in green bridesmaid gowns. Michelle Collins and Adam Woodyatt also appeared in their on-screen guises, wearing dramatic black.
A source revealed, “The BBC has gone all out for the wedding,” commenting on how unusual it is for such a big cast to film on location nowadays. For more EastEnders spoilers & updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.