Source: ITV

Joe's biography

Joe has charmed TV audiences since he was a teenager, most recently starring in Doc Martin as cheeky plumber's assistant Al Large.

His TV break was in ITV's The Bill, when he appeared as different characters in 1992 and 1996. A year later he arrived in Albert Square, where he became a household name thanks to his gripping and gritty portrayal of troubled teen Mathew Rose in EastEnders.

Since quitting the soap, Joe has appeared in ITV's acclaimed wartime drama P.O.W. and starred alongside Ray Winstone in ITV1's Vincent. He has also acted on the big screen in horror movie Long Time Dead.

Joe chats about his top three shows

Press Gang
"I really fancied Julia Sawalha and watched this show a lot. Dexter Fletcher was really good in it, too"

Rising Damp
"I loved the very English writing and how it got the most out of what were truly wonderful characters"

Robin of Sherwood
"This was real boys' stuff. The fighting was great and Ray Winstone was in it"