EastEnders star James Alexandrou's life now and why didn't he return to soap as Martin Fowler EastEnders actor James Alexandrou said that returning to the role that made him a household name in the noughties would be like "going back to school". Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want the most up-to-date celebrity exclusives sent straight to your inbox every day? Sign up now and join the club!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.