Eastenders actor, John Bardon, aka Jim Branning, has been rushed to hospital, after suffering from a suspected stroke.

EastEnders’ executive producer Diederick Santer said: “I am saddened to hear John has been taken ill. My thoughts are with John and his family.”

I developed a real fondness for John after his stint in BBC’s Just The Two Of Us, I hope he gets better soon. Best wishes from all of us at Unreality TV!