Bobby Davro asked if he would return to EastEnders EastEnders legend Tom Watt, famously known for his stint as George "Lofty" Holloway, has opened up about life after the soap, having initially rose to fame on the BBC show 35 years ago. Lofty was one of the original stars from 1985 who became a fan-favourite before exiting Albert Square three years later. At 68, the actor waved goodbye to his stage career and embraced the vibrancy of sports journalism with gusto.
Tom's transition saw him rubbing shoulders with the likes of talkSPORT and Channel 4, making his mark as a trusted sports pundit. Post-soap life included a four-year spell hosting Season Ticket on talkSPORT, before shifting to BBC London where he anchored live football coverage and served up Arsenal insight on Fans' Forum until its axing in 2013. His expertise isn't contained to just broadcasting; Tom contributed to Arsenal Football Club's publication and recently, BT Sport viewers have seen him presenting.
Notably, he also ghostwrote David Beckhams autobiography "My Side," divulged by OK!. Actor Tom Watt played Lofty in EastEnders for three years before making his exit in the late 1980s. (Image: GETTY) Related articles EastEnders fans 'work out' Reiss' next victim - and Sonia should be worried Call the Midwife fans only just realise Reggie Jackson star has very famous dad EastEnders' Lofty reuniting with Dot Branning for Dr Leggs' funeral.
(Image: BBC) Though he's turned away from acting, Tom couldn't resist revisit.