Billy Mitchell plans shock marriage proposal as Honey runs the London Marathon in EastEnders
BILLY Mitchell plans a shock proposal as Honey runs the London Marathon in EastEnders.
In January, The Sun exclusively revealed that the BBC soap would be airing never seen before scenes using real-life footage of EastEnders actors Jamie Borthwick and Emma Barton running the London Marathon.
In the show, Jay will run to honour the legacy of brain tumour victim and wife Lola, who died last year.
Meanwhile, Jamie and Emma are raising funds for charities in real life.
In the episode, the Square is abuzz with excitement on the day of the Marathon.
However, Jay insists he isn’t going to run following Nadine’s revelation that she’s pregnant with his child, but Honey persuades him otherwise.
Meanwhile, Billy plans to propose to Honey before she sets off but his attempt goes from bad to worse when he loses the ring and is delayed getting to the starting line when he has to drive Whitney, Britney and Zack to A&E following Britney’s bike crash.
Billy eventually arrives, but his bad luck continues, will he get to see his plan through?
The stars previously ran the London Marathon for real in 2019 on behalf of Dementia Revolution in support of their late co-star Dame Barbara Windsor.
When the storyline was announced, Jamie told us: “I’m really pleased to be taking part in the London Marathon.
“EastEnders is a London show, and as far as I’m aware, we’ve never shown it before on screen so I’m really excited to be a part of it, although I swore I would never run it again after the last time!”
And EastEnders Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw added: “The London marathon is a landmark occasion in the capital, and therefore we’re thrilled to celebrate our city and offer our viewers a never-before-seen glimpse of the momentous day through the characters of Jay and Honey as they take part in the event.
“Lola’s death had a profound effect on the residents of Walford and this storyline will continue to follow her loved ones as they attempt to come to terms with her death and honour her legacy.”
If Billy does manage to propose to Honey, it will be the third time he’s popped the question.
The couple were first married from 2006 to 2008, and were engaged for a second time from 2016 to 2018.
They resumed their romance for a third time in 2022.
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The scenes will air on Monday, April 22 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.