SOAP fans will be surprised to learn that a string of their favourite characters first started off as child stars on kids' TV shows.
From EastEnders star Kellie Bright to Emmerdale's Chris Bisson and Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote - these soap stars landed their first role when they were just a youngster.
They appeared in some of the best-loved kids programmes - including Grange Hill to T-Bag and The Worst Witch. All grown up now, fans will be surprised to learn that some of their soap regulars were just a kid when they shot to fame.
We take a look at some of the best success stories. Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) EastEnders star Kellie Bright, 45, first rocked up to Albert Square in 2013 playing feisty Linda Carter.
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