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SOAP legend Jackie Woodburne wants to join the cast of EastEnders.
The actress is known around the world for playing Susan Kennedy in Neighbours for two decades.
But she’s now admitted she’s very keen to land a cameo role on UK telly in Albert Square.
Jackie said: “I’d love to do a gritty soap like EastEnders. It would be terrific and it would be so different to what I’m used to doing on Neighbours.
“The two shows obviously have different classifications, so the contrast would be fun. We film pretty constantly on Neighbours at the moment so I don’t have the opportunity.
“But I do love the UK. You get a lot of roles for older women, which is great.
“They’re not always grandmas, they’re accomplished women. That’s something that appeals to me.”
Jackie, 61, is currently at the centre of the action on Neighbours as evil Finn Kelly (Rob Mills) is secretly scheming against Susan.
She added: “It’s great to still be getting great storylines. I’m very happy at Neighbours. For now I’m very happy to be there. I love the people I work with.
“When I first started I thought a year on the show would be a nice job.
“I never dreamed I’d still be doing it 23 years on.” ¬
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5.