Intruder on EastEnders set

Man scales 12ft wall to burst in on Kat and Alfie.

14:40 05 April 2004

The crew of BBC One's popular soap opera, EastEnders, were forced to stop filming when an intruder broke into the studio.

After scaling a 12ft wall the man made his way to the EastEnders set and interrupted a scene between leading characters Alfie Moon and Kat Slater.

The intruder then proceeded to announce that he was there for acting lessons.

An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses are now asking how a man could not only break into the set but walk straight into a scene without being spotted by security."

The show's press office has refused to comment on the incident but a 34-year old man is set to appear in court.

It is likely security will be reviewed following the incident at the Albert Square studio in Elstree, Hertfordshire.