An Evening With Actor Derek Martin

From his decade as long-suffering EastEnder Charlie Slater, Derek Martin has become one of British TV s best loved stars and most recognisable faces. In this live interview show, Derek will be telling us about his extraordinary journey from growing up in the real East End of London during the Blitz, to becoming the head of the Slater family.

Derek’s journey to Albert Square is an eventful one. A bone fide East Ender, born within the sound of Bow Bells, Derek grew up in a tight-knit, working-class family. He’ll be revealing those tough early days, his stint in the police, life on the wrong side of the law and how he turned his dream of being an actor into a reality. But not before trying his hand as a professional gambler and acting as a runner for the notorious East End gangster Charlie Kray, brother of twins Ronnie and Reggie.

Determined to be an actor, Derek began his hugely successful stage and screen career firstly as a stuntman, before landing memorable TV roles in series such as Law and Order, Minder, King and Castle, The Governor and doomed soap Eldorado. In this frank, revealing and humorous show, Derek pulls no punches as he admits past mistakes and describes his remarkable transformation into one of our best loved actors. Meet the man behind the characters as he shares his truly remarkable story, told with his trademark honesty and good humour, that will endear you to this ever-popular star.

Plus take part in our Q&A with Derek Martin and meet him after the show!

A Honalee Media Ltd production