EastEnders newcomer Jason Durr, who plays Clive Masters, is married to television presenter and garden designer Kate Charman. The couple met in Majorca, Spain, and wed in 2004.
Kate, a former actor and model, appeared in the children's drama Grange Hill in 1984 and starred in the television series Perfect World and Sam's Game, both aired in 2001. She has presented shows including Dream Ticket, Night Fever, and An Audience with Lennox Lewis, and is best known for her work on Guinness World Records.
Family Life
Jason and Kate live in Wiltshire with their three children—two daughters and a son—and generally keep their family life private. Kate often shares photos of her garden designs on Instagram and has won a Royal Horticultural Society gold medal.
Before marrying Kate, Jason was married to Australian singer-songwriter Jeanine from 1995 to 2000.
EastEnders Role
Jason arrived in Walford on Wednesday (July 22) as Clive Masters, a local councillor and potential love interest for Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). In the episode, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) introduced Linda to Clive to help save the local community centre from redevelopment. Their first meeting showed romantic chemistry as they discussed their former partners.
Speaking about joining the cast, Jason, 58, said: "Few shows command their place in the national conversation quite like EastEnders, so I’m delighted to be joining the cast as Clive Masters. Working with the wonderful Kellie Bright has been an absolute joy and pleasure from day one." He added: "All the cast, crew and production staff have been incredibly generous, welcoming and good humoured. I’m excited for audiences to meet Clive and see what’s in store."
This Morning Appearance
On Wednesday afternoon, Jason appeared on This Morning and paid tribute to his wife. Speaking to hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond about learning scripts, he said: "You've got to be absolutely pinpoint perfect with your dialogue, and it's just a joy to be working with other regulars, who get it." He added: "Keep reading it. It's one of those things, repetition, parrot fashion, you know, that kind of thing. The kids help me, my lovely wife helps me."
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer.
