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Matthew James-Bailey Cast as DC Craig Ingram on EastEnders

7/12/2026

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Matthew James-Bailey (31) joins EastEnders as Detective Constable Craig Ingram.
Ingram will assume Jack Branning’s duties because Branning is supporting Denise Fox’s aggressive blood-cancer treatment.
Ingram will investigate a case near Albert Square that will appear in the summer Branning plot.
Executive producer Ben Wadey called Ingram “a fantastic addition.”
James-Bailey said the role fulfills a childhood dream.

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Story summary

Matthew James-Bailey (31) joins EastEnders as Detective Constable Craig Ingram.
Ingram will assume Jack Branning’s duties because Branning is supporting Denise Fox’s aggressive blood-cancer treatment.
Ingram will investigate a case near Albert Square that will appear in the summer Branning plot.
Executive producer Ben Wadey called Ingram “a fantastic addition.”
James-Bailey said the role fulfills a childhood dream.