James Bye's next move after leaving BBC show EastEnders behind has now been announced and he's going from soap to stage following Martin Fowler's dramatic death

Popular character Martin Fowler died after having a steel beam dropped on him after an explosioin at the Queen Vic

Now played by Alice Haig, Vicki Fowler, who was last seen on-screen in 2004, is set to make an appearance to attend the funeral of her uncle Martin together with her boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and their son Joel (Max Murray). "I am so excited," Haig said of her EastEnders debut.

EastEnders star James Bye's wife has told fans that Martin Fowler will 'never be forgotten' as she shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from his death scene.

Martin Fowler star James Bye has joined the cast of a brand new production, taking on the iconic role of Mr Darcy in the new play Death Comes To Pemberley

EastEnders star James Bye, who is best known for playing Walford's fruit and veg man, Martin Fowler, has revealed what is next after his shocking exit in the soap's 40th anniversary live episode last week.

James Bye’s new role has been confirmed, days on from his EastEnders exit. The actor’s final scenes as Martin Fowler aired last Thursday, when the character died following the Queen Vic explosion. The beloved face was trapped under a beam that he had realised was falling from the ceiling.

BBC EastEnders fans have 'worked out' who Stacey Slater's (Lacey Turner) new romance will be with following the tragic death of Martin Fowler (James Bye)