Pam St Clement ready to leave EastEnders in the new year

After 25 years on EastEnders, actress Pam St Clement is set to leave the soap on New Year's Day.

The 69 year-old, who plays Pat Evans, is known for her big dangly earrings and five turbulent marriages.

She told Radio 5 live's Colin Paterson why she has chosen to leave the show.

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