June Whitfield and Jan Harvey have been announced as guest stars for forthcoming episodes of BBC One soap EastEnders.
June Whitfield / Credit: FAMOUS
For just one episode, June will star alongside Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon) in a storyline that will see Kat taken back to her past, coming to screens and being broadcast in May.
Speaking of her appearance, June said: "I have watched EastEnders for years, and have been so impressed by the standard of acting. It was an absolute delight to work with Jessie Wallace and I am very excited to be part of the show."
Next month will see Jan take on an undisclosed role opposite Letitia Dean (Sharon Mitchell).
Talking about that role, Jan said: "I loved working on such an iconic show. Everyone was so welcoming. EastEnders is really like one big family".
Bosses are for now staying tight-lipped on the exact details surrounding June and Jan's characters, but Executive Producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins did say: "We are extremely privileged to have two British television legends joining us for guest roles as Albert Square heads into the Spring.
"Both June and Jan are class acts, bringing warmth and humanity to two characters who will shed some light on the pasts of two of our most iconic women - Sharon Mitchell and Kat Moon - changing both their lives in very different ways..."
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