EastEnders boss confirms unexpected twists as Hawkins family arrive in Walford
The executive producer of the soap opera EastEnders has confirmed the arrival of the Hawkins family in Walford. The new characters are expected to provide insight into the backstory of the character Nicola Mitchell.
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EastEnders spoilers follow.EastEnders executive producer Ben Wadey has shared more exciting details about the new Hawkins family and what their upcoming arrival in Walford means for Nicola Mitchell. This week, viewers met Nicola’s sisters Gemma and Jodie for the first time, as well as their mum Rose.Nicola has always been cagey about her past, but she will be forced to confront it head on when in the coming weeks her family land in Albert Square permanently, with Gemma’s husband Ned and son Ryder also about to be introduced. Related: Best streaming servicesSpeaking at a recent press event, the soap boss explained just why he wanted to explore fan-favourite Nicola’s backstory and bring in some new and important characters from her life."I think she’s such an interesting character, she’d just arrived when I first came in," he said.
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