Charlie G. Hawkins feels "blessed" by his new 'EastEnders' storyline.

The actor was overjoyed when producers told him he was to be unveiled as the father of Heather Trott's (Cheryl Fergison) baby George Michael.

He said: "I feel blessed that they've entrusted me with this and given me something I can really get my teeth into."

Viewers saw several characters in line to be revealed as the father, but for the show's producer, they always intended it to be Darren because he is so settled in his current on-screen relationship.

Producer Diederick Santer explained: "We thought Darren was a great character for this storyline as things are going so well for him and Libby, so it's the last thing he needs.

"And now we've got the question of whether he can step up and be a daddy to George. If he does, will it cost him his relationship with Libby?"