About Larry Lamb

He's a North London boy who was first bitten by the acting bug in American military theatres in Germany. He was working there as a salesman at the time.

He's been acting for 35 years, most recently in cult comedy drama Gavin and Stacey working with his good friend Alison Steadman, as well as Matthew Horne and James Corden who he describes as "lovely boys".

His son is dapper 6 Music DJ and Big Brother's Little Brother presenter, George Lamb.

He loves playing Archie Mitchell, who he describes as "shifty and Machiavellian." He reckons the EastEnders cast are "a real close-knit troupe" and has built up a "lovely relationship" with Sam (Ronnie) and Rita (Roxy).

His favourite EastEnders characters are Dot and Peggy. He's also a close friend of John Bardon (Jim).

In the 80s, he starred in nautical North Sea soap Triangle, alongside foxy Kate O'Mara.

Larry's also appeared in The Bill, Silent Witness, Spooks, Casualty, Lovejoy and Minder!