'EastEnders' barmaid Tracey is a shock new suspect in Archie Mitchell's murder. Despite only having a small role in the BBC One soap, the pub worker - played by Jane Slaughter - has been lined up as a shock suspect in the soap baddy's death as bookmakers' odds of her being the killer dropped from 200/1 down to 5/1. David Williams of bookmakers Ladbrokes told The Sun newspaper: ''She wasn't even on our list when we first drew it up. Even Dot Cotton was a more likely criminal. When punters phoned up to back Tracey we thought April Fool's had come early. ..
- 2/18/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Bookmaker William Hill has slashed its odds on Tracey The Barmaid being revealed as Archie Mitchell's killer in EastEnders. The long-standing Queen Vic employee was previously one of the biggest outsiders in the betting with odds of 100/1, but she can now be backed at 7/1 following strong support from punters. Jane Slaughter, who plays the background character, recently spoke to Digital Spy about the possibility of Tracey being Archie's killer. Speaking at the time, Slaughter commented: "I wouldn't think she's that dark but who knows - she could be. I've heard there are odds at the bookies to be had for her but why? (more)...
- 2/17/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jane Slaughter has admitted that the departure of Walford legend Barbara Windsor will leave "a very big hole" in the soap. The actress told Digital Spy that Windsor has a "lovely" nature and supported her before the memorable 2008 scene which saw her background character Tracey The Barmaid launching into a rant at Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky) about the Mitchells. Windsor announced last October that she is to leave her role as Peggy Mitchell this year. She made the decision because she wants to spend more time with her husband Scott Mitchell. Asked how she felt when Windsor revealed her news, Slaughter replied: "Very sad because I shall miss her. She looked out for me. On the day (more)...
- 2/16/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jane Slaughter has paid tribute to the soap's producers for the "incredible" way they tackle real-life issues. The actress, who has played background character Tracey The Barmaid since the first episode on February 19, 1985, claimed that the careful manner in which hard-hitting storylines are approached is the secret to the long-running show's success. Speaking to Digital Spy about her early days with the drama, Slaughter explained: "I recognised that EastEnders could run and be something very exciting. I never dreamed [that it would last] 25 years but I certainly knew it was special." Asked why the programme has been such a hit, she replied: "I think it's incredible, the issues they tackle. I think they tackle them so brilliantly and with such respect. They do (more)...
- 2/15/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jane Slaughter has praised the soap's current whodunit storyline, describing the mystery surrounding Archie Mitchell's death as "brilliant". Viewers have been left to guess over who could have killed the Walford villain since he was bumped off in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day. The perpetrator will finally be revealed to viewers in next week's live episode. Speaking of the many suspects, Slaughter - who plays background character Tracey The Barmaid - told Digital Spy: "I think they all make sense and that's the brilliant part. Any one of those characters has got a legitimate reason - well, as much as you can have to kill someone. "I can see why Phil would have done it, why Peggy would have done it. And I can certainly (more)...
- 2/11/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jane Slaughter has claimed that her background character Tracey has "potential" for a bigger role in the soap. The Queen Vic barmaid has been part of the BBC show for nearly 25 years, but still only has few lines and viewers know little about her personality. Despite this, she has become a cult figure among the programme's online fanbase. In an interview with Digital Spy, Slaughter explained that the drama's producers currently "do enough to keep people interested and wanting to know a bit more" when Tracey has scenes. She continued: "Whether they will ever develop her character [I don't know] - equally, I think it would be wrong to suddenly make her into this talkative, all-singing, all-dancing person with a fully-fledged family and surname - it wouldn't (more)...
- 2/10/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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