Harry Redknapp is to make a cameo in 'EastEnders'.
Harry Redknapp in Albert Square
The football manager, who is from Poplar, east London, is a huge fan of the goings on in Walford, and he will visit Albert Square for the first time this summer to coincide with football's European Championships.
Harry - who has been married to wife Sandra since 1967 - said: "It’s no secret that I’ve wanted to be in 'EastEnders', so I’m over the moon to be making a special cameo this summer.
"With a nod to the Euros, it’s a lovely fit and as a proper East Londoner it’s been so much fun.
"Sandra’s a huge fan, she watches it every day so it’s a real special moment for the whole family!"
Former West Ham United player and manager Harry's visit will no doubt go down well with Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and market trader Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick), who are both huge fans of the Hammers.
'EastEnders' executive producer Jon Sen said: "What better way to mark a special summer for football fans by having none other than West Ham legend Harry Redknapp pay a visit to Walford.
"He’s synonymous with London’s East End and we were delighted to hear he’s a fan of the show too.
"We can’t wait for audiences to see what brings Harry to Albert Square."
Harry has previously admitted his "long-term dream" is to land a role on 'EastEnders', and he had an idea for his cameo.
Speaking last August, the former 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' champion said: He said: "I really want a part in 'EastEnders'. That is my long-term dream.
"I wanna be in the pub. And I can see it now. I've got it planned.
"They're at the bar, they're going, 'Here, I hear Redknapp's moved back into the Square, hasn't he? Yeah, well, he's gone skint or something? He lived down in Sandbanks. He must have done his dough.'
"And suddenly I'm in the pub. 'Hello Harry, just talking about you, mate, yeah.' And there I am, in 'EastEnders'."
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