A killer role for TV's Alex

HE is the infamous murderer-turned-author who gave up a life of violence for the city's genteel New Town elite.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Jan 2011, 16:04 BST

Updated 28th Jan 2011, 11:03 BST

Now the play based on Jimmy Boyle's novel, The Hard Man, will return to the Capital for the first time in 34 years, featuring one of TV's most hated villains.

The production will run from March 31 to April 5 at the King's Theatre and star Alex Ferns who portrayed evil Trevor Morgan in EastEnders.