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The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama
EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned after spotting a huge show star in another popular drama. ITV viewers couldn't believe their eyes after noticing that Harriet Thorpe, 68, who plays Elaine Peacock in the BBC soap, popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders. 3 The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed. On Reddit, one user wrote: "Ar [sic] Elaine in Midsomer Murders," sharing a photo of the star wearing a floral kaftan and colourful necklace. Another quipped: "It seems she has a consistent costume department." Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock - Queen Victoria's feisty landlady. She took on the role in 2023 , but her credits stretch much further back, including appearances in Wicked, Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, and of course, Midsomer Murders. In fact, Thorpe appeared in the hit series twice - once in 2006's Dance with the Dead and later in 2021's The Stitcher Society - well before she arrived at the Queen Vic. Last year, The Sun revealed some exclusive photos of Elaine marrying her on-screen husband, George Knight, played by Colin Salmon. Soap bosses filmed the dramatic wedding episodes of the long-awaited nuptials. A huge swathe of the BBC soap's cast turned out to a church in Bushey near the studios to film the big soap wedding of the year. Elaine actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in the landlady's shimmering gold wedding gown. Elaine's intended, George Knight actor Colin Salmon wore a sand coloured suit matching with his best man Johnny Carter. Anna and Gina Knight stars Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford were also filming in dark green bridesmaid gowns. While their on-screen mum, Cindy Beale star Michelle Collins also attended in full funeral black alongside Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. A source said at the time: 'The BBC have clearly pushed the boat out for the wedding. 'These days its unheard of for even the big soap weddings to have large amounts of the cast filming on location but bosses have made it work.' 3 3
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama
EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned after spotting a huge show star in another popular drama. ITV viewers couldn't believe their eyes after noticing that 3 EastEnders fans have been left stunned after spotting Harriet Thorpe in another popular drama Credit: BBC The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed. On Reddit, one user wrote: "Ar [sic] Elaine in Midsomer Murders," sharing a photo of the star wearing a floral kaftan and colourful necklace. Another quipped: "It seems she has a consistent costume department." Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock - Queen Victoria's feisty landlady. read more on EASTENDERS She took on the role in 2023 , but her credits stretch much further back, including appearances in Wicked, Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, and of course, Midsomer Murders. In fact, Thorpe appeared in the hit series twice - once in 2006's Dance with the Dead and later in 2021's The Stitcher Society - well before she arrived at the Queen Vic. Last year, The Sun revealed some exclusive photos of Elaine marrying her on-screen husband, George Knight, played by Colin Salmon. Soap bosses filmed the Most read in Soaps A huge swathe of the BBC soap's cast turned out to a church in Bushey near the studios to film the big soap wedding of the year. Elaine actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in the landlady's shimmering gold wedding gown. EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in classic comedy Absolutely Fabulous Elaine's intended, George Knight actor Colin Salmon wore a sand coloured suit matching with his best man Johnny Carter. Anna and Gina Knight stars Francesca Henry and While their on-screen mum, Cindy Beale star Michelle Collins also attended in full funeral black alongside Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. A source said at the time: 'The BBC have clearly pushed the boat out for the wedding. 'These days its unheard of for even the big soap weddings to have large amounts of the cast filming on location but bosses have made it work.' 3 She popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders Credit: Reddit 3 Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama
The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed Plot Twist EastEnders fans stunned after spotting huge show star in another popular drama EASTENDERS fans have been left stunned after spotting a huge show star in another popular drama. ITV viewers couldn't believe their eyes after noticing that Harriet Thorpe, 68, who plays Elaine Peacock in the BBC soap, popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders. 3 EastEnders fans have been left stunned after spotting Harriet Thorpe in another popular drama Credit: BBC The unexpected cameo from a 2021 repeat didn't go unnoticed. On Reddit, one user wrote: "Ar [sic] Elaine in Midsomer Murders," sharing a photo of the star wearing a floral kaftan and colourful necklace. Another quipped: "It seems she has a consistent costume department." Harriet is well-known to EastEnders viewers as Elaine Peacock - Queen Victoria's feisty landlady. She took on the role in 2023 , but her credits stretch much further back, including appearances in Wicked, Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, and of course, Midsomer Murders. In fact, Thorpe appeared in the hit series twice - once in 2006's Dance with the Dead and later in 2021's The Stitcher Society - well before she arrived at the Queen Vic. Last year, The Sun revealed some exclusive photos of Elaine marrying her on-screen husband, George Knight, played by Colin Salmon. Soap bosses filmed the dramatic wedding episodes of the long-awaited nuptials. A huge swathe of the BBC soap's cast turned out to a church in Bushey near the studios to film the big soap wedding of the year. Elaine actress Harriet Thorpe looked stunning in the landlady's shimmering gold wedding gown. EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in classic comedy Absolutely Fabulous Elaine's intended, George Knight actor Colin Salmon wore a sand coloured suit matching with his best man Johnny Carter. Anna and Gina Knight stars Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford were also filming in dark green bridesmaid gowns. While their on-screen mum, Cindy Beale star Michelle Collins also attended in full funeral black alongside Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. A source said at the time: 'The BBC have clearly pushed the boat out for the wedding. 'These days its unheard of for even the big soap weddings to have large amounts of the cast filming on location but bosses have made it work.' 3 She popped up in none other than Midsomer Murders Credit: Reddit
North Wales Chronicle
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
The actors behind Elaine Peacock role on BBC EastEnders
After confronting her daughter, Linda Carter, about her decision to potentially leave the pub trade, the pair clash, leading Elaine to suffer two stress-induced collapses. With an uncertain future awaiting the well-known character, you may be interested in learning more about the actresses behind the role. A post shared by Harriet Thorpe (@hatdorable) Two actresses have played the role of Elaine Knight (or Peacock) over the years, according to the EastEnders Fan Wiki. She was first introduced to EastEnders in 2014 and was originally portrayed by Maria Friedman from 2014 until 2017. The BBC role was then taken over by Harriet Thorpe in 2023, a part the actress still has to this day. The character was introduced as the mother of Linda Carter and the grandmother of Lee, Nancy, Johnny, Ollie and Annie Carter. She is also the widow of John Peacock as well as the estranged wife of George Knight, a character with whom she has a strained relationship. EastEnders icon rushed to hospital after collapsing twice on the BBC show Actress Harriet Thorpe was born on June 8, 1957. She attended London's Central School of Speech and Drama before finding success in television, according to IMDb. In 1991, she played the role of the depressed and emotionally unfit mother from Britta's Empire and Fleur in the cult classic sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. However, she is best known for playing the role of Elaine on EastEnders these days. EastEnders is available to watch and stream on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
South Wales Guardian
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
The actors behind Elaine Peacock role on BBC EastEnders
After confronting her daughter, Linda Carter, about her decision to potentially leave the pub trade, the pair clash, leading Elaine to suffer two stress-induced collapses. With an uncertain future awaiting the well-known character, you may be interested in learning more about the actresses behind the role. A post shared by Harriet Thorpe (@hatdorable) Two actresses have played the role of Elaine Knight (or Peacock) over the years, according to the EastEnders Fan Wiki. She was first introduced to EastEnders in 2014 and was originally portrayed by Maria Friedman from 2014 until 2017. The BBC role was then taken over by Harriet Thorpe in 2023, a part the actress still has to this day. The character was introduced as the mother of Linda Carter and the grandmother of Lee, Nancy, Johnny, Ollie and Annie Carter. She is also the widow of John Peacock as well as the estranged wife of George Knight, a character with whom she has a strained relationship. EastEnders icon rushed to hospital after collapsing twice on the BBC show Actress Harriet Thorpe was born on June 8, 1957. She attended London's Central School of Speech and Drama before finding success in television, according to IMDb. In 1991, she played the role of the depressed and emotionally unfit mother from Britta's Empire and Fleur in the cult classic sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. However, she is best known for playing the role of Elaine on EastEnders these days. EastEnders is available to watch and stream on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
