EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson says he was happiest when he worked as a postman.
The actor, 54, was one of TV’s biggest stars when he played Barry Evans in the 90s.
But he said: “If I wasn’t an actor, I’d probably still be a postman.
“I was young and the early starts meant we’d have early finishes, so I’d spend my afternoons with my friends at the pub.
“It was great. I’ve done all sorts of things – I was in the Navy, I was a Club 18-30 rep. I’ve taught children in American summer camps, I’ve worked in warehouses, I was a foreman at a supermarket. I’ve been a barman, a singer… the list goes on.”
It’s been 16 years since Shaun left Walford but he is still popular with viewers. He was a hit in Ricky Gervais’ series Extras and is now back on the box in the new BBC sitcom Mister Winner.
Shaun was one of TV’s biggest stars when he played Barry Evans in the 90s (Image: 2019 Dave J Hogan)
Shaun reckons it bucks the trend of modern comedy shows …because it’s actually good.
He said: “I genuinely found the show funny. A lot of sitcoms don’t have real belly laughs in them these days, but this one does. The scripts were great. People can expect some good, old-fashioned, laugh-out-loud comedy.
“I hadn’t properly done a sitcom since Extras, which was a fairly long time ago.
“It was a great chance for me to get back on the BBC at primetime, so I jumped at the chance.”
Catch Shaun on Wednesday at 10pm on BBC Two.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
