We do a huge amount of research working with charities such as Women’s Aid, Refuge and Solace, as well as experts in the sector to make sure that we are reflecting issues accurately.The charities also consult on not only the storylines but also the scripts to check that we’re giving a truthful reflection of the experience of people actually in those situations.We have a duty of care to the actors as well – not just Jessica who is having to go on a journey with her character which involves digging deep emotionally, but also to Toby.People often conflate the actor with the character and so we are very conscious of our duty of care to him as well.

(78.6% of those answering question - Women’s Aid Survivor Survey, April 2020).You can get support and information from Women's Aid by,You can get support and information from Refuge -.With Gray for instance, I’ve been really strong about wanting to paint him as a 3D character, because the temptation is always to show good vs evil in these circumstances.I wanted the character we wrote and Toby’s portrayal to echo amongst a broad range of the audience who might recognise some elements of that anger within themselves or people they know. I could literally see the gears turning in his head, the way he was probably thinking of holding Chantelle down and killing her… Awesome acting,’ one viewer tweeted, while another said: ‘Gray just made me feel physically sick, I love Chantelle. EastEnders spoilers: Sharon Watts has changed baby Kayden's name EastEnders stars reveal what's next for Gray and Chantelle's domestic abuse … Jess and Toby are making this such a hard hitting storyline and why it’s so important for it to be told.

(78.6% of those answering question - Women’s Aid Survivor Survey, April 2020).You can get support and information from Women's Aid by,You can get support and information from Refuge -.The episode saw Chantelle realise that she needs to get away from her abusive husband and leave Walford within the day.To help her escape safely, the hairdresser confided in Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Keol) to help her.However we already know that sadly Chantelle will not manage to get away from Gray, as he is set to discover her plan.Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site.EastEnders Chantelle death aftermath, Corrie Geoff showdown and 23 more soap spoilers,Kheerat reveals he was in love with Chantelle as she dies in EastEnders,EastEnders spoilers: Mitch 'won't rest' until he finds out how Chantelle died,Five incredible off-the-beaten-track Greek isles to jet to,EastEnders star Jessica Plummer ‘quietly splits from boyfriend’ as Chantelle’s tragic storyline airs,EastEnders’ Lily Slater recast with new actress as her mum Stacey returns to Albert Square,EastEnders spoilers: Kheerat reveals he was in love with Chantelle as she dies,EastEnders spoilers: Mitch tells Karen – ‘Gray killed Chantelle!’,EastEnders spoilers: Roger Griffiths reveals Mitch Baker ‘won’t rest’ until he finds out how Chantelle died.visiting the website or contacting the free instant messaging service.which holds a comprehensive and detailed guide to seeking help on the website.12 soap spoiler pictures: EastEnders Chantelle death tragedy, Coronation Street Oliver death fears, Emmerdale return, Hollyoaks discovery,EastEnders spoilers: Kheerat Panesar helps Chantelle Atkins but he hides a secret of his own. Making sure that he had the freedom to throw himself into the role whilst also being reassured that it wasn’t going to have any adverse effect on him.It was always our intention to introduce the characters, from the audience’s perspective, as the perfect couple – ‘instagram friendly’, no filter needed. EastEnders spoilers: Gray for satisfying comeuppance as Chantelle's secret ally 'exposed' EASTENDERS viewers will watch Grey Atkins kill his wife Chantelle in heartbreaking scenes later this …