EXCLUSIVE: Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, who starred as Heather Trott, has issued advice for the long-running BBC soap which has just celebrated 40 years on air10:27, 20 Feb 2025Updated 10:32, 20 Feb 2025An EastEnders legend has issued some stern advice for the long-running BBC soap.As the show celebrates it’s 40th anniversary, we spoke to Cheryl Fergison, Cheryl starred as Heather Trott on the soap between 2007- 2012. As figures for soaps continue to dwindle, we asked what advice she has for the show’s bosses.In collaboration withhttps://www.casino.org/uk/, Cheryl, 60, exclusively told us: “I think they need to bring it back to reality. Soaps are meant to be an everyday drama, and they don’t need to rely on constant explosions or over-the-top storylines to compete with films or mini-series. Real life isn’t like that. Bringing it back to the real world could help.”She continued: “I think we all worry about the future of soaps. It’s such an institution, and I truly believe it’ll stick around. With the money EastEnders has spent on the new set, I can imagine they’ll want to get their money’s worth out of that.Fans were shocked at Heather’s exit(Image: More