{"id":50695,"date":"2024-05-02T21:14:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T19:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2034625"},"modified":"2024-05-02T22:05:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T20:05:41","slug":"eastenders-casts-doctor-who-star-as-georges-estranged-son-junior-knight","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/eastenders-casts-doctor-who-star-as-georges-estranged-son-junior-knight\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders casts Doctor Who star as George\u2019s estranged son Junior Knight"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s a new Knight coming to town. <\/p>

By Helen Daly\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 02 May 2024 at 19:14 PM<\/p>

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There\u2019s a shock coming for George Knight (played by Colin Salmon) when his estranged son, Junior Knight, arrives in EastEnders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

George \u201cJunior\u201d Knight, Jr. will be played by Micah Balfour, who viewers will know from the likes of Emmerdale<\/a> and Doctor Who<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s safe to say the relationship between George and Junior is fraught, with tension spanning decades.<\/p>\n

And George himself is in a bad way following the revelations from his adopted parents when they admitted they were paid to take him on. Furthermore, Eddie (Christopher Fairbank) was sent to prison for a historical murder and Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell) died in prison.<\/p>\n

So with George in a dark place, you\u2019d think Junior\u2019s arrival would be a happy occasion?<\/p>\n

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Colin Salmon as George Knight in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

But no, the reasonings behind their decades-long feud and estrangement remain tightly under wraps \u2013 as does the surprising way they\u2019re reunited.<\/p>\n

So without a doubt, Junior has got a few secrets he\u2019ll keep close to his chest\u2026<\/p>\n

Speaking about his exciting role of Junior, Balfour said: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders as part of the Knight family. I grew up watching the show and many of the characters have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so walking onto the Square for the first time was the most surreal experience of my career!<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to work with Colin Salmon, who I\u2019ve watched with admiration for many years, and Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford, who are dynamite on screen, as well as the amazing Harriet Thorpe and Kellie Bright.<\/p>\n

\u201cJunior is an exciting character to play as he\u2019s a complex man, and he\u2019s going to cause a bit of a stir!\u201d<\/p>

Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, shared: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to welcome Micah Balfour to the cast of EastEnders as he takes on the role of Junior Knight. Although Junior has been referenced since The Knights arrived in the Square, the audience knows very little about George\u2019s son and the circumstances behind their estrangement.<\/p>\n

\u201cJunior arrives in Walford following an unlikely meet with his dad and is quickly thrust into the heart of the drama. However, it will soon become apparent to viewers that there is more to Junior than meets the eye\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Balfour has already started filming and Junior Knight will appear on screens later this month.<\/p>\n

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