EastEnders star Francesca Henry says it’s “privilege of a lifetime” being on soap

Francesca Henry has described being part of EastEnders as the “privilege of a lifetime”.

The star joined the cast of the soap as Gina Knight just over a year ago and has been involved in some dramatic storylines since then, including violent confrontations with both Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo).

And speaking at Saturday night’s sponsored by Inspired Villages, the star revealed that she’s been loving every minute since moving into the Queen Vic.

“It’s been… honestly it’s been the privilege of a lifetime,” she explained during an exclusive interview.

“I’ve watched the show since I was a little girl and to be in the pub with the most incredible people and the best actors has been like… you can’t top it.”

Henry was also full of praise for her on-screen family members Colin Salmon and Molly Rainford, who play her father George and sister Anna, respectively.

“Colin’s like a really kind of like… quite a big father figure in my life outside the show. And I think you can see it on screen that we get on really well and I really trusted his advice,” she explained.

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