EastEnders star Larry Lamb explains the flaws of AI Larry Lamb doubts whether AI can replicate human talent. 11 May 2026 Larry Lamb doesn't believe talented actors can be replaced by AI. Larry Lamb has questioned AI's value The 78-year-old TV star - who has previously starred in Gavin and Stacey, EastEnders, and New Tricks - has pushed back against the idea that talented actors will be easily replaced by AI. Speaking to the Daily Mail newspaper, Larry explained: "Creative people aren't going to be fazed out by AI, not people with real talent. "AI doesn't get jokes, it doesn't get irony.