EastEnders bosses have revealed that Kat and Alfie Moon, played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, are getting their own spin-off series. Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins announced the news on the show’s website, explaining that the couple will be leaving Albert Square temporarily. “In the next few weeks on EastEnders, viewers will witness several huge twists for Kat and Alfie Moon that will change their lives forever,” he revealed. “Now is the perfect time to take two of EastEnders’ most beloved and enduring characters out of their comfort zone as they head to Ireland to search for answers to some very big questions.” “My team here are very excited about creating a whole new drama that stands apart from EastEnders while taking our style of storytelling to a place of stories, myth, secrets and immeasurable beauty.” Kat and Alfie have been having problems in recent months. The team will start filming the series, which will apparently consist of six hour-long episodes, later this year. It is due to air in 2016. Speaking about the project, Shane Richie said: “Both Jessie and I are absolutely thrilled to be given this amazing opportunity. “To have a whole drama focused around Kat and Alfie is a huge honour for us both and we just can't wait to start filming.” Jessie Wallace echoed his sentiments: “I have always loved working on EastEnders so when I heard of this new drama to take Kat and Alfie outside of Walford, I couldn’t believe our luck. “To be exploring the next chapter for Kat as well as working alongside my best mate, Shane, is a dream come true and a huge compliment.” (Images via BBC.)