Soapland is a great place for bringing real issues to the masses.
With so many people watching the soaps, producers find it the ideal place to tackle the struggles that everyday folk are facing.
EastEnders has been tackling a serious depression storyline and actor, Danny-Boy Hatchard, has opened up about playing Lee Carter, as the character contemplated suicide.
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The 25-year-old has revealed that Lee’s battle with depression has helped a lot of people.
The character found it hard to cope as his personal problems mounted.
Danny’s portrayal was so realistic, he said that people stopped him in the street to thank him.
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