‘I thought I’d pop into the Queen Vic for a pint!’: Harry Redknapp returns to his East London roots as he makes a cameo in EastEnders
He was born and raised in East London.
And Harry Redknapp, 74, is set to return to his roots as he pops into the Queen Vic for a pint in his upcoming EastEnders cameo.
The football legend’s appearance in the soap will air on Friday July 9 on BBC One, ahead of the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.
East London boy: Harry Redknapp is set to return to hit roots as he pops into the Queen Vic for a pint in his upcoming EastEnders cameo
The Carter’s are over the moon as Mick [Danny Dyer] gets his much-loved Hammers shirt signed by the former England manager.
In sneak peek images, Harry can be seen signing Mick’s shirt at the bar of the much-loved boozer.
Behind the bar, Linder Carter beams as she celebrates the famous face visiting the Albert Square pub.
For the cameo, Harry will play himself and visit Walford to see his old friend Terry ‘Rocky’ Cant [Brian Conley].
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Big fans: The Carter’s are over the moon as Mick [Danny Dyer] gets his much loved Hammers shirt signed by the former England manager
In the scene of his arrival, the residents of Albert Square look on in disbelief as Harry strides into the square while they’re watching the Euros.
Speaking to The Sun, the football legend said of the role: ‘I just thought I’d pop into the Vic for a pint.’
He added: ‘I’ve watched it [EastEnders] so many times over the years, so to be here is just fantastic.
‘It’s amazing being here, as I say, watching the programme for so many years. And my missus [Sandra] don’t miss it. It’s her favourite.’
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The cameo comes after Harry revealed earlier this month that he’s excited to be a grandad after his son Jamie announced he’s expecting a child with Frida Andersson.
Harry previously said of the baby news: ‘Yeah I’m really pleased, it’s good news. So looking forward to that and it’s exciting times.’
The grandfather-of-five, soon to be six, added: ‘I enjoy spending time with the grandkids, I love it, I really do.
‘Going to watch them play football and sport… I love being there and turning up and watching the kids and taking them to football on Saturday.’