'Oaks actor reveals 'Enders ambition

Hollyoaks returnee Alex Carter has revealed that he dreams of one day appearing in EastEnders.

The actor signed up for a comeback as Lee Hunter on Channel 4's teen show in March after four years playing Emmerdale's Jamie Hope.

Carter also had a walk-on part in Coronation Street in the early days of his career, making EastEnders the only one of the 'big four' soaps he has yet to appear in.

Speaking to Inside Soap, the 28-year-old admitted: "I'd really like to appear in EastEnders to get the full set. I was in Coronation Street years ago, but only had two lines. I'd love to rock up in Albert Square and play one of those whispering gangsters!"

Discussing his Hollyoaks return, he said: "I felt comfortable as soon as I got here, and I think I'm enjoying it even more the second time round.

"When I left and joined Emmerdale, I thought I'd stay there for a few years and get stuck into it - but sadly, things didn't turn out that way. I think I prefer playing Lee to Jamie - I get to speak more than two lines an episode!"

Lee returns to Hollyoaks as a student and will be part of next week's dramatic Freshers' Week episodes.