Davro joins EastEnders

Updated 11.21 Wed Aug 08 2007
Keywords: soap, EastEnders, Bobby Davro

Comedian Bobby Davro is joining the cast of EastEnders. He will play loveable rogue Vince, who begins a romance with bad-girl Shirley Carter.

His character is being hailed as the new Alfie Moon, who was played by Shane Richie.

His character is being hailed as the new Alfie Moon, who was played by Shane Richie

He said: "I'm really chuffed and looking forward to becoming a soap opera luvvie."

A show source described Vince as "a a chip off the old block from characters like Alfie and Frank Butcher. He's lived quite a life and drives a flash car - but all is not quite what it seems. It's not all kosher"

Bobby, 48, first became a TV star in the 80s as an impressionist.

He recently appeared in the video for Peter Kay's Comic Relief single I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).

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