Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Veteran singer David Essex has quit Eastenders after just five months on the show, so he can focus on his music career. more info

Scotsman.com — BBC bosses have said they will keep an "open door" for a possible return to EastEnders when David Essex finishes his stint on the show. more info

ContactMusic — Veteran singer David Essex has quit his acting role on British soap opera Eastenders after just five months on the show, so he can focus on his music career. The Rock On hitmaker signed up to the longrunning London-based series earlier this year (11)... more info

ContactMusic — Singer/actor David Essex is eyeing a return to films after 20 years - studio bosses are keen to adapt his West End musical for the big screen. The Rock On hitmaker thrilled cinema audiences with his roles in cult 1970s movies Stardust and That'll Be ... more info

Guardian Music — From riding a donkey to the best-dressed chicken in town, here are your favourite creature comfortsAnimals are like people. We look at the creatures around us and recognise ourselves. This being the case, as many RR regulars noted, most songs ostensi... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offMarcin Wasilewski Trio Faithful Originally the backing band of Polish trumpet legend Tomasz Stanko, this trio have become one of the most admired contemporary ensembles in E... more info

Guardian Music — Songs in the UK chart in 1976-77 that are likely to be included in BBC4's archive showsTop 40 hits of early April 1976 1 Brotherhood Of Man Save Your Kisses For Me2 Barry White You See The Trouble With Me3 John Miles Music4 Billy Ocean Love Really Hu... more info

Sky News — Actor and pop star David Essex is to join the cast of EastEnders later this year, the BBC has announced. more info

ContactMusic — Veteran singer DAVID ESSEX is celebrating after landing a role in British soap opera EASTENDERS - five years after his busy schedule stopped him from accepting a part.The Rock On hitmaker was due to appear in the long-running London-based series in 2... more info

Guardian Music — 1970s pop idol and musical star hired to bring some stardust to BBC1 soap operaBBC soap EastEnders is about to get a new Moon – 70s pop star David Essex is joining the cast as the head of one of Albert Square's best-known families.Programme makers ... more info