{"id":42330,"date":"2023-12-21T20:04:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T19:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1894860"},"modified":"2023-12-21T22:39:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:39:19","slug":"is-martin-fowler-the-dead-body-in-eastenders-at-christmas","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/is-martin-fowler-the-dead-body-in-eastenders-at-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Martin Fowler the dead body in EastEnders at Christmas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Could a past storyline hold the key? <\/p>

By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 19:04 PM<\/p>

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We know what you\u2019re all thinking \u2013 EastEnders<\/a>\u2018 Martin Fowler (James Bye), murdered? What\u2019s he ever done to anybody?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lifeless body due on the floor of The Queen Vic<\/a> come Christmas, and we\u2019ve been working our way through the potential victims. And one fan has shared a particularly chilling TikTok video which hints at Martin\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s a legacy character and a beloved one at that, but we\u2019d be remiss to overlook Martin! So read on as we dive into all the clues below.<\/p>

Is Martin Fowler the dead body in EastEnders at Christmas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Zack Hudson (James Farrar, left) with Martin at New Year\u2019s.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

No<\/strong>, Martin Fowler is not the dead body at Christmas in EastEnders.<\/p>\n

Actor James Bye has been confirmed for scenes as Martin Fowler in EastEnders in January 2024, including scenes on the New Year\u2019s Day episode with best pal Zack Hudson (James Farrar).<\/p>\n

So, the Fowler favourite lives to fight another day!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why some thought it could be Martin\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Martin Fowler\u2019s criminal era<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Evilest six theory ever I feel sick #EastEnders<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IqucncjPEs<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Martin Fowler\u2019s Festive Fruit and Veg (@martinfowlers) September 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>