| Martin Hunter | |
|---|---|
| EastEnders character | |
| Portrayed by | Peter Purves |
| Duration | 1987 |
| First appearance | 13 October 1987 |
| Last appearance | 20 October 1987 |
| Classification | Former; guest |
| Profile | |
| Occupation | TV presenter |
Martin Hunter, played by Peter Purves, is a TV presenter who arrives in Walford to make a documentary about East End life. He promises to feature Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) in the documentary, but James Wilmott-Brown (William Boyde) diverts his attention, and introduces Hunter to his chief barmaid Angie Watts (Anita Dobson), and tries to get the documentary focused on his wine bar, The Dagmar. Wilmott-Brown introduces Hunter to Colin Russell (Michael Cashman), as one of the new breed of people in Albert Square, and Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), as one of the older type of people in the square.
When the documentary is aired, the residents of Walford are horrified at how Hunter has misrepresented them.
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