Casualty star Jason Durr is set to join the cast of EastEnders as a local councilman who catches the eye of Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright. Durr, best known for playing David Hide on the BBC One medical drama between 2016 and 2023, will arrive in Walford as Clive in upcoming scenes after sad news circulates about the community centre.
Community Centre at Risk
With the beloved building at risk of redevelopment, Clive soon rocks up as the residents of the Square rally together and make a stand. Much like she did with the market when it faced a shaky future in 2014, Linda is front and centre of the mission to save the Community Centre, leading the charge.
Clive shows his support for their cause and sparks a friendship with Linda in the process, and it’s not long before the former Queen Vic landlady realises that there might be more to their budding friendship than meets the eye. Former Heartbeat star Jason has already started filming for his guest stint in Walford, with his scenes set to air this Summer.
Durr's Excitement
'Few shows command their place in the national conversation quite like EastEnders, so I’m delighted to be joining the cast as Clive Masters,' he said of his casting. 'Working with the wonderful Kellie Bright has been an absolute joy and pleasure from day one. 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.'
Linda's Recent Trauma
Linda has been through a lot in the past couple of years, from losing beloved husband and lifelong soulmate Mick, played by Danny Dyer, to battling her alcoholism – not to mention struggling with guilt after she murdered Keanu Taylor, played by Danny Walters, to save her best friend, who helped her cover up the crime.
After so much trauma, will Clive provide Linda with some long overdue happiness? If so, just how will ex Max Branning, played by Jake Wood, react? The car salesman, despite being engaged to Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, and having an affair with Priya Nandra-Hart, played by Sophie Khan Levy, was jealous of Linda's relationship with Grant Mitchell, played by Ross Kemp, earlier this year, so it’s safe to assume that he’ll have something to say about Clive.
EastEnders Air Times
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or streams from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
