EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy Receives Heartfelt Support from Iconic Co-Star
Natalie Cassidy has been a fixture on EastEnders since 1993. She portrayed Sonia Fowler for more than thirty years.
Departure from Walford
She exited the soap last year. Sonia moved to Bali with sister Bianca Jackson and daughters Bex and Hope Fowler.
Major storylines
- Sonia’s teenage pregnancy drew widespread attention.
- The character grieved the death of boyfriend Jamie Mitchell.
- She later married Martin Fowler.
- Sonia faced a frightening cancer scare.
- She was wrongly accused of murder during a relationship with Reiss Colwell.
Chat with Chris Moyles on Radio X
Cassidy spoke recently to Chris Moyles on Radio X about life after the soap. She reflected on career choices and personal priorities.
In that interview, EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy described heartfelt support from an iconic co-star. She credited Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, with simple but useful advice.
Practical advice from Steve McFadden
McFadden urged her to buy her first flat early in her career. Cassidy followed that advice and later sold the property.
She admitted money management has not always been easy. Tax bills and other pressures prompted jokes about reality TV stunts.
Next steps and ambitions
Cassidy said she wants more balance between work and family. She plans to see her children more and to reassess finances.
She expressed a taste for comedy and darker material. She also revealed a long-standing wish to play a detective.
During the interview, Moyles suggested she would suit shows like Death in Paradise. Cassidy seemed open to exploring varied roles.
How to follow more coverage
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. Episodes also stream on BBC iPlayer, with most dropping at 6am before broadcast.
For regular soap news, spoilers, and interviews, check Filmogaz.com and the Soap Scoop podcast from Inside Soap magazine.
