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Tue Feb 19 11:35AM by TV Editor

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Get ready for some serious jazz hands in the Queen Vic - Lionel Blair may be heading to Walford!

EastEnders' bosses are said to be lining up the actor and tap-dancer to play the father of Mitchell sisters, Roxy and Ronnie.

In recent months 76-year-old Lionel has enjoyed something of a TV revival with a cameo role in Emmerdale and a part in the last-ever episode of Extras at Christmas.

If Lionel does sign up for EastEnders, he will be following two other recent signings from the world of light entertainment - Bobby Davro and Rustie Lee.

Is it just us or is it all getting a bit Blankety Blank in Albert Square?

Do you think Lionel Blair is a good choice for Roxy and Ronnie's dad? Which other stars would you like to see in EastEnders?

- Video: See the Mitchell sisters in action

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  • (11)

    lousy choice, I would rather see a new face than Liomel Blair.

    Posted by: dianeprice81 on Sun Feb 24 09:56PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    Errrr... no! a 76 year old playing the Dad of the Mitchell sisters? Come off it!

    Posted by: merton.moonsilver on Sun Feb 24 10:10PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    robert lindsay would be good as the mitchell girls dad

    Posted by: christinerlly on Sun Feb 24 10:15PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    no no no no no

    Posted by: chris29963 on Sun Feb 24 10:49PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    No,no,no. Lionel Blair as R and R's father? We want somebody who is believable and believe me He is not!!

    Posted by: andybridgman1228 on Sun Feb 24 11:18PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    Considering Ray Winstone was originally offered the part, how on earth can they even THINK of asking the perma-tanned, prancing, mincing prat that is Lionel Blair?? Where's the similarity there? - lol

    Posted by: paulanugent on Mon Feb 25 01:08AM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    The Mitchell sisters need a very strong dad! Lionel Blair is too delicate and sweet. I think a more stocky hard man with a moody look would suit R & R.

    Posted by: san2200 on Mon Feb 25 01:21AM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    How about a twist in the story line and their real Dad turns out to be Charlie Slater! That would put a spark in his day and a new look on the relationship between him and Peggy !

    Posted by: margaretbarnard on Mon Feb 25 07:52AM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    I think Lionel Blair will be great as R & R`s dad. I`m sure the producer, writers etc know what their doing. Give Lionel a chance !!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by: ian_kath on Mon Feb 25 10:26AM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    julien clary

    Posted by: shoardcarol on Mon Feb 25 11:58AM | Report abuse