The BBC soap opera EastEnders is facing another cast departure as actor Harry Farr prepares to leave Albert Square. Farr has played Ollie Carter since 2017, completing nine years on the long-running television series. According to reports, the actor has finished filming his final scenes. His departure is expected to appear on screen in the coming weeks. The news adds to several changes involving the Carter family and other characters in Walford.
Harry Farr leaves EastEnders after nine years
Farr joined EastEnders in 2017 as Ollie Carter, the son of Mick and Linda Carter. Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright played his on-screen parents. During his time on the soap, Farr became part of the Carter family’s story. His upcoming exit marks the end of his nine-year association with the BBC programme. According to The Sun, Farr has wrapped up filming. His final episodes are expected to air soon, although the exact broadcast date has not been confirmed.
Farr’s mother, Laura, shared an update on Instagram following the end of his filming. She celebrated the milestone and reflected on his experience working on the show. Her message described the ending as emotional after such a long period. She also praised the experience and the people Farr worked alongside during his time on the programme.
More carter family departures expected
Farr is not the only performer preparing to leave the BBC soap. Charlie Suff, who plays Johnny Carter, is also expected to depart alongside other cast members. Kellie Bright has announced that she will leave EastEnders in 2027. She has portrayed Linda Carter since 2013 and remains central to several major storylines. Bright previously explained that she made the difficult decision more than a year ago. However, she agreed to extend her stay because of an upcoming storyline.
The actress said she had loved working on the programme. She also expressed gratitude for her colleagues and looked forward to spending more time with her family. Executive producer Ben Wadey has promised an engaging exit storyline for Linda. He praised Bright’s performance and described Linda as a much-loved character. Wadey also confirmed that viewers would see Linda at her best before her departure. Reports suggest the character may leave the door open for a possible future return.
Other EastEnders cast members are leaving
The departures extend beyond the Carter family. Actors Pierre Counihan-Moullier, who plays Oscar Branning, and Sophie Khan Levy, who portrays Priya Nandra-Hart, are also leaving the series. These changes mark a significant period for the programme’s cast. Several departures could reshape relationships and storylines across Albert Square. However, the BBC has not confirmed every character’s final appearance date. Viewers will need to watch upcoming episodes for further details about the exits. The Carter family has remained important to EastEnders for years. Mick and Linda took over the Queen Victoria pub in 2013, becoming central figures in Walford.
Linda’s storylines have included alcoholism and the aftermath of sexual assault. Her character was also revealed as responsible for Keanu Taylor’s death during the Christmas 2023 storyline known as The Six. Farr’s departure adds another change to this established family. The upcoming episodes are expected to show how the soap handles the characters’ exits.
For viewers, the cast changes could bring emotional scenes and new directions for familiar characters. The programme continues to develop its storylines as long-standing performers prepare to leave.
