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James Bye

All the latest news and updates on English actor James Bye, who is best known for playing Martin Fowler in BBC One soap EastEnders from 2014 until the long-running character's death in 2025. James is also known for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

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James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders, rushing down a hospital corridor.

James Bye worlds away from EastEnders' Martin Fowler in very different new role

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Stacey Slater looking distressed in the exploded Queen Vic in EastEnders.

Stacey overheard as she reveals the truth about Martin's death in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Maisie Spackman
Scarlett Johnson as EastEnders' Vicki Fowler

Original EastEnders' Vicki Fowler star Scarlett Johnson rejected return

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 26, 2025 By Ash Percival
Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater in Eastenders

Grieving Stacey tells a huge lie in EastEnders - and it’s about Martin

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Maisie Spackman
Martin Fowler smiling next to son Arthur Fowler in the Queen Vic pub in EastEnders.

Who is Arthur Fowler's father in EastEnders and what happened to him?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Stephen Patterson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders in front of the exploding Queen Vic pub.

James Bye confirms EastEnders live episode 'mistake' that you definitely didn't notice

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 25, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Martin Fowler wearing a bomber jacket in EastEnders

'Blood on your hands': Legend accused amid Martin's death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2025 By Calli Kitson
James Bye as Martin Fowler in EastEnders in front of the exploding Queen Vic pub.

EastEnders star James Bye lands major new role after Martin Fowler death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 27, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Bex, Martin and Vicki in front of Albert Square in EastEnders

Who are Martin Fowler's relatives Bex and Vicki?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2025 By Maisie Spackman
Television Programme' Eastenders' JAMES ALEXANDROU as Martin Fowler. Generic. Warning: Use of this copyright image is subject to Terms of Use of BBC Digital Picture Service. In particular, this image may only be used during the publicity period for the purpose of publicising EASTENDERS and provided BBC is credited. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising or other commercial uses, requires the prior written approval of the BBC.

Previous Martin Fowler star breaks silence on that EastEnders death

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Vicki Fowler with Ross and Joel in front of the Albert Square sign in EastEnders

EastEnders fans uncover intriguing mystery about newcomers Ross and Joel

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2025 By Ash Percival
Martin Fowler wearing a bomber jacket in EastEnders

Another major EastEnders character returning for Martin Fowler's funeral

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 23, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay
A frame of EastEnders' Martin Fowler next to a carriage

Heartbreaking first look at EastEnders funeral with final goodbye to Martin Fowler

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 23, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay
Vicki Fowler standing next to the Albert Square sign in EastEnders.

Big news as EastEnders legend returns after 21 years - and she's not alone

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 23, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay
EastEnders characters Yolande, Denise, Grant and Nigel all looking upset.

EastEnders confirms tragedy aftermath as Grant faces the music in 16 pictures

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2025 By Stephen Patterson
Tony Clay, Jessie Wallace and Colin Salmon leaving an EastEnders cast party after the live episode.

Buzzing EastEnders cast full of excitement as they leave live episode party

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Stacey Slater looking distressed in the exploded Queen Vic in EastEnders.

EastEnders fans praise Lacey Turner's powerhouse performance weeks after giving birth

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2025 By Ash Percival
An EastEnders 40th anniversary graphic featuring Martin Fowler, Cindy Beale, Ruby Allen and Sonia Fowler in front of the exploding Queen Vic pub.

EastEnders and Emmerdale's mega week proves soap is still booming

Channel: Soaps Soaps February 21, 2025 By Duncan Lindsay
Stacey Slater, Martin Fowler and Ruby Allen standing outside an exploding Queen Vic in an EastEnders promo.

Walford consumed with grief after Martin's death in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Play Video Martin Fowler being held by Stacey Slater in EastEnders as he dies.

Grieving EastEnders fans 'in bits' as Martin Fowler dies

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

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