Those fearing for the welfare of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) can sleep easy – it seems she’s fine…and she’s also gained a younger sister!

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Tina Carter is to make her debut in November and will be played by Luisa Bradshaw-White, whose previous screen credits include Holby City, This Life and Homefront.

Described by show bosses as “cheeky, full of energy, loud and brash”, Tina is being lined up as a character set to lead big sis Shirley astray thanks to her naughty ways.

Of her new role, Bradshaw-White said: "I am so excited to be joining EastEnders to play Tina as she is such a brilliant character to play. Linda is an amazing person to work with and the energy between Shirley and Tina is explosive!”

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The confirmation comes following speculation sparked by executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins who yesterday tweeted an on-set picture of a bomber jacket with the name ‘Tina’ emblazoned on the back.

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David BrownDeputy Previews Editor, Radio Times

David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.

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