EastEnders' Danny Dyer praises co-star Kellie: 'The Bright's an unbelievable actress' (VIDEO)

It's been non-stop drama for the Carter clan in EastEnders over the past year, in the lead-up to the soap's 30th anniversary... and Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright were singing each other's praises.

Linda's life became a living nightmare in the aftermath of her rape at the hands of Dean. Mick discovered Dean is really his brother. Mick's dad, Stan passed away from cancer. Linda discovered she is pregnant…and more!

Was it all right on the night for Danny Dyer (Mick) and Kellie Bright (Linda), nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress at this year's British Soap Awards?

We caught a quick chat with the popular pair on the awards' red carpet to find out their highlights from the past year in Albert Square, there thoughts on each other's performances and whether they're up for another live episode of EastEnders anytime soon!

"We pulled it out of the bag with the live week," says Danny. "It was a massive thing for us, we were petrified. But we did it and were really pleased. But I don't want to ever do that again!"

The British Soap Awards is on Thursday 21st May on ITV

Simon has long been a fan of soap operas, and especially loves OVER-THE-TOP plots involving evil twins, hair-pulling catfights and natural disasters.

Anyone remember the Sunset Beach earthquake/tidal wave?

Or when Krystle Carrington got locked in the attic and replaced by look-a-like Rita in Dynasty?!

Simon has written for a variety of TV and childrens’ magazines/websites including Inside Soap, Nickelodeon, What’s On TV, Radio Times, Metro, Girl Talk, Disney Girl, Toxic! and Digital Spy.

He has reported LIVE from the red carpet at The British Soap Awards interviewing glammed-up stars from soapland, and hosted a Facebook LIVE session for Metro with Home and Away legend Ray Meagher (Alf "Stone the flamin' crows!" Stewart) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aussie soap.