Show Notes
Lacey Turner played an iconic role in Eastenders for 16 years, making her one of the best known actors in British soap history - and as the ultimate Eastenders fan girl, you know that Gaby is bursting with joy to be in the studio with Lacey this week! Lacey reveals how her dream to be on the show nearly didn’t come true, and why we might not have seen the last of her character, Stacey Slater… Lacey’s currently taking on a whole new challenge; delighting Strictly faithfuls every Saturday night by taking to the ballroom floor with her dance partner Vito Coppola. They chat about why bravery can sit alongside shyness, and how nervous Lacey gets before the live show. They also talk about some of the stories you'll find in her new book, Gold Dust, where Lacey tells the story of her life so far through the powerful women that have helped shape it. Their joy-filled chat covers all of this and much more, including Lacey’s farm life with her three children - plus, she reveals a very special Show and Tell!
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