McDonald and Dodds: Singer and actress Patsy Kensit will play Barbara. (Image: Getty) McDonald and Dodds: Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp will be Mick. (Image: Getty) READ MORE Mick – Martin Kemp In terms of his acting career, Kemp is probably best known for playing Steve Owen in EastEnders but music-wise, he is the bassist for pop band Spandau Ballet. Speaking to press including Express.co.uk, Kemp said co-star Kensit was one of the main reasons he wanted to be part of the show. He explained: “You know Patsy [Kensit] and I have grown up together and we spent a lot of time in Los Angeles where we were there at the same time and so many people over the years tried to put me and Patsy together into a movie, into something they were making.