'Enders star Kazinsky plots career move

Rob Kazinsky has decided to pursue a career behind the camera after completing work on EastEnders.

The actor filmed his final scenes for the BBC One soap three weeks ago after playing Sean Slater for more than two years.

Asked about his future plans at a press event today, Kazinsky replied: "I am looking at producing, writing and directing. I think I would like to go behind the camera for a bit. It is always hard when you leave such a high profile show."

Kazinsky also revealed that he has given up cigarettes since being away from fellow smoker Rita Simons, who plays Roxy on the programme.

"It's only been three weeks but I'm doing well," he explained. "I could never give up at work because Rita smokes like a chimney and was always dragging me outside for a fag."