Samantha Womack plays Ronnie
What was your first EastEnders memory?
"We did a tour of the set and I remember watching a scene with Phil and Stella in the kitchen."
Which other character would you have loved to have played and why?
"I loved Angie. All of the shouting and screaming in freaked-out dramatic scenes – they're iconic."
What are you most looking forward to about the live episode?
"Finally seeing the script! It'll be nice to know what I'm actually doing ... and working with my on-screen sister [Roxy – Rita Simons] of course. We always laugh."
Most memorable EastEnders moment?
"Reading that Danielle was going to be splatted all over the pavement!"
Why do you think it is still so successful today?
"I think all the drama makes people feel better about their own lives."