The Queen Vic landlady has been joined by her mother Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), and will also be joined by Elaine\u2019s partner George Knight (Colin Salmon) and his daughters Anna (Molly Rainford<\/a>) and Gina (Francesca Henry) in June.<\/p>\n Speaking at a press event to launch the arrival of the Knight family<\/a> on Albert Square, executive producer Chris Clenshaw discussed the reasoning behind the new characters and their link to Linda.<\/p>\n Clenshaw revealed: \u201cThe plan was to always bring in a new family into the Vic. You know, I think Kellie has done a phenomenal job over the last decade\u2026 she\u2019s the heart of the Square.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd I was therefore incredibly keen, along with the rest of the team, to build on that and explore the Peacocks \u2013 that then ultimately evolved into the Knights.\u201d<\/p> Additionally, actress Kellie Bright discussed her pleasure at the character of Linda being revitalised after the departure of her on-screen soulmate, Mick Carter<\/a> (Danny Dyer).<\/p>\n Discussing the impact of the arrival of the Knights on Linda, Bright said: \u201cIt\u2019s all a bit of a shock to the system and she suddenly has to not just share her pub with these people but her whole world, you know? They move in and so, you know\u2026 it\u2019s just a transitional time. But it has been really wonderful to play.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cYou know, I\u2019ve really, really enjoyed the last few months working with them all. I feel very lucky and I feel very much like they have breathed life back into Linda Carter, which is really nice, actually.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd the pub needs a family in it. It just does. It needs people, it needs life. It can\u2019t just be me and Ollie and Annie rattling around it. So I\u2019m really grateful for that. and I\u2019m looking forward to what\u2019s to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans can look forward to the Knights arriving on Albert Square on Thursday 1st June 2023.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.\u00a0<\/strong>Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page\u00a0<\/strong>for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. 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