EastEnders star reveals all on character’s shock exit
Actress Lin Blakley teases more heartache ahead for Les and Pam Coker
SHE has already lost her grandson, now Pam Coker is set to be put further through the mill as EastEnders star Lin Blakley opens up on the storyline that will lead to her exit.
The 68-year-old will bow out as the market florist later this year and promises a fresh box of hankies will be needed.
This week sees Pam come face-to-face with Diane, the mother of one of the thugs who killed her grandson Paul in a shocking homophobic attack.
Husband Les was against the meeting from the start and when he finds out that Pam went against his wishes, it doesn’t bode well.
Reflecting on the aftermath, Lin explained: "Well, it's horrific what happens. Les can't forgive Pam. He doesn't talk to her, which you'll see on screen. It's beautifully written and it's sad the way you see them.
“Losing a son and grandson was enough, but now this has really driven a wedge between them and Les can't forgive her for doing that."
Does this mean that we will be seeing the pair leaving Walford in the back of separate black cabs?
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Speaking about the end of her time on the BBC One show drawing closer, she admitted that she is “sad” to be leaving.
She told Digitalspy: "Yes, I am. I'd be silly and telling you a lie if I said I wasn't. Of course I am, because I've thoroughly enjoyed being with Roger [Sloman, who plays Les].
“I've enjoyed being Pam and I've enjoyed having those two characters together. It's also lovely to know in my heart that it's achieved a lot, because the Cokers have got a lot of fans out there. I shall miss that.”