It's a well-known fact that soap actors come and go, but the forthcoming weeks and months will see the departures of some much-loved figures from EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors.

DS takes a look at the next batch of soap stars to bid farewell to their fictional roles.

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Joe Swash plays Mickey Miller in EastEnders, departing Summer 2008.

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