Paul Nicholls did not play Joe Wicks.
Paul Nicholls -LRB- born Paul Greenhalgh on 12 April 1979 -RRB- is an English actor from Bolton , Greater Manchester , England .. Bolton. Bolton. Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester. England. England. English. English people. He is best known for his roles as Joe Wicks in BBC 's EastEnders , and as DS Sam Casey in ITV 's Law & Order  : UK .. Joe Wicks. Joe Wicks. EastEnders. EastEnders. ITV. ITV ( TV channel )