'EastEnders' killer reaction to be filmed

BBC Three's EastEnders Live: The Aftermath reaction show is to capture the moment that the soap's boss informs Archie Mitchell's killer of their sin.

Since Walford's menacing Mitchell, played by Larry Lamb, was clobbered to death on Christmas Day with The Queen Vic bust, the identity of his killer has remained a closely-guarded secret. With only hours to go until the live instalment is screened, only seven people know the murderer's identity.

However, at 7.30pm this evening - 30 minutes before EastEnders goes live to the nation for the very first time - leading producer Diederick Santer will take the actor who plays Archie's killer to one side and inform them of their actions.

The killer's reaction footage as well as a selection of behind-the-scenes material will be played out on BBC Three spinoff show EastEnders Live: The Aftermath.

Presented by Larry Lamb's screen son George, The Aftermath airs from 8.30pm on BBC Three directly after the live episode.