BBC EastEnders fans baffled by Patrick and Yolande star’s real-life age gap
EastEnders viewers have been left stunned by the real-life age difference between Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, who portray Patrick and Yolande Trueman on the show.
Patrick, played by Rudolph Walker, has been a mainstay on the BBC One soap since his first appearance in 2001, quickly becoming a fan favourite.
The much-loved character has been involved in numerous major storylines, from family disputes to the tragic death of his son Paul, portrayed by Gary Beadle. Patrick’s tenure in Walford has certainly been eventful.
Likewise, Angela Wynter’s character Yolande has won over fans since her debut in 2003. Two years ago, Yolande made a comeback to the soap, reigniting her relationship with Patrick.
Patrick and Yolanda are firm favourites(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
This month saw the couple exchange vows once again following a tumultuous few weeks. In heartfelt scenes, Yolande and Patrick said “I do” surrounded by their closest friends and family, reports Plymouth Live.
However, off-screen, fans are astounded by the actual ages of Rudolph and Angela, who play Patrick and Yolande respectively.
They tied the knot recently(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron)
One fan commented on an EastEnders Facebook fan page: “The actress that plays Yolande is 68 she looks amazing”. Another added: “What about Patrick! ! He’s 86 this year I believe.”
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A third fan exclaimed: “I found this out the other day and it blew my mind! She’s so beautiful! And Rudolph Walker is 86 this month, I think! I want what they’re drinking! Haha.”
Angela was born on 14 July 1957, making her 68 years old. Meanwhile, Rudolph was born on 28 September 1939, meaning he turns 86 this year.
Fans have been left stunned over the real-life age gap
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Earlier this year, Rudolph Walker, who plays Patrick in EastEnders, shared his thoughts on the upcoming developments in the world of soap operas. Speaking to Best of British magazine, he said: “We have a new executive producer, Ben Wadey, who is fantastic.”
He continued: “In fact, the last executive producer was also fantastic, Chris Clenshaw, and he’s built EastEnders up to a quality that is just unbelievable, using all the actors.
“Ben is great. He’s come in. He’s very positive about the future of EastEnders. And I have very high hopes that we are going to see things that maybe we’ve never seen on television before. Or if we did, it hasn’t been highlighted. I think we’re going to see a lot more of that. There are lots of surprises and more to come from EastEnders over the months and years.”