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By Gemma McCartney EastEnders’ Emma Barton has spoken frankly in a new interview, sharing her thoughts on love after divorce, her co-star’s death and the emotional moments on the iconic BBC soap’s set. First appearing on our screens in 2005 as Honey Edwards (later Mitchell) in EastEnders, Emma has been a firm favourite on the BBC soap ever since. Recalling her screen test for the role, the 46-year-old star remembered being “terrified” as she filmed in the iconic Queen Vic pub alongside Perry Fenwick, who plays Billy Mitchell, and Shane Richie, who portrays Alfie Moon. “Just standing in that fa…