{"id":49186,"date":"2024-04-09T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2021456"},"modified":"2024-04-09T02:20:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T00:20:36","slug":"eastenders-angela-wynter-reveals-importance-of-yolandes-dark-new-story-i-felt-i-could-tell-this-story-and-put-a-spotlight-on-this-issue","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/eastenders-angela-wynter-reveals-importance-of-yolandes-dark-new-story-i-felt-i-could-tell-this-story-and-put-a-spotlight-on-this-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders\u2019 Angela Wynter reveals importance of Yolande\u2019s dark new story: \u201cI felt I could tell this story and put a spotlight on this issue\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The actress discusses Yolande’s harrowing sexual assault at the hands of Pastor Clayton. <\/p>

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

Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 23:01 PM<\/p>

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This article includes a discussion of sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing.<\/em><\/p>\n

When Yolande Trueman returned to EastEnders<\/a> last summer, fans rejoiced.<\/p>\n

Yolande was promptly happily reunited with Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), and she soon settled back into Walford<\/a>, reminding us just how much we had missed her warmth and wisdom.<\/p>\n

Sadly, next week, Yolande faces a harrowing time that will change her life forever. Despite recently challenging Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler) over his inappropriate behaviour<\/a>, Yolande is to be sexually assaulted by him<\/a> as she prepares for a fundraiser they are both working on.<\/p>\n

The scenes will air during an hour-long edition of the BBC soap, and the episodes also coincide with Patrick\u2019s return after some time away, as he and Yolande row over the pastor before events take an even darker turn.<\/p>\n

In a new interview shared with Radio Times<\/a> and other press, star Wynter explains what caused the bust-up between the Truemans, and how Yolande feels around Pastor Clayton in the lead-up to the attack.<\/p>\n

She also discusses the importance of portraying sexual abuse, hoping that Yolande\u2019s story will raise awareness about abusers who are in positions of power.<\/p>\n

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Yolande is left broken by the attack from Pastor Clayton.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

You can read the full chat with Wynter below ahead of her alter ego\u2019s devastating new storyline, which is detailed in our latest EastEnders round-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yolande called Pastor Clayton out for his inappropriate behaviour a couple of weeks ago. Does she believe that the incident is behind them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cShe does think that they\u2019ve resolved their issues, but there is still a little reserve on Yolande\u2019s part. She trusts Pastor Clayton because he\u2019s a man of the cloth. Sometimes, people don\u2019t see the red flags when they are dealing with people in positions of power. So, not only does Yolande think she\u2019s dealt with this issue, but she also believes in the greater good in Pastor Clayton.\u201d<\/p>

Pastor Clayton tried to make Yolande feel foolish and ashamed for her reaction. Did that change her opinion of what happened?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYolande now thinks she overreacted because Pastor Clayton made her feel like that, but her instinct was right. In the scene where they had a reconciliatory conversation, he tried to pull her in for a hug, but Yolande offered him her hand instead. That suggests that she was making sure that this misunderstanding could never happen again. Yolande has been very careful since then.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yolande and Patrick hit the rocks.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Patrick arrives home this week, but he and Yolande soon fall out. What happens?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe conflict between Yolande and Patrick is all because she\u2019s busy, busy, busy with the fundraiser, and he\u2019s not understanding that. Patrick has come home and naturally he wants Yolande all to himself. But he wants too much time, and more than she can give him. Yolande promises Patrick that she\u2019ll be all his after this fundraiser work is done.\u201d<\/p>\n

What does the fundraiser mean to Yolande?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big day for her, and a very proud one because she\u2019s worked on this project for so long. She\u2019s been going around speaking to businesses and getting them to donate all sorts of things, and the whole experience has made her feel purposeful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Pastor Clayton will sexually assault Yolande at the fundraiser. How do you feel about telling such a challenging but important story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to tell stories like this as sexual abuse is something that happens too often in our society, and ever has it been the case. There are many people who are being abused, and they are not able to speak up because those doing the abusing are in positions of power.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen that happens, many people fear they won\u2019t be believed, that they\u2019ll lose their job or status, or feel na\u00efve or embarrassed, so they don\u2019t speak up. As an actor, I tell stories, and I felt I could tell this story and put a spotlight on this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone affected by Yolande\u2019s story can find support via End Violence Against Women Coalition<\/a> and Hourglass<\/a>. Hourglass also has a helpline on\u00a00808 808 8141.<\/em><\/p>\n

You can also visit the website for <\/em>Rape Crisis<\/em><\/a> and contact by calling Rape Crisis\u2019s 23\/7 support line on 0808 500 2222.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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