The press were invited to Elstree to meet the cast and see the lot, and stories immediately started circulating about the show, about a rivalry with ITV (who were launching their own market-based soap, Albion Market) and about the private lives of the cast. It consisted of many episodes varying from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [190] The show has also become known for the return of characters after they have left the show. Alfie confesses the wedding is a sham, but while Kat rages at him, his solicitor shows up. [340] In the spin-off, the Moons visit Ireland where they "search for answers to some very big questions". 1 January 2010 EastEnders star Danny Walters, who plays Keanu, also recently teased the Christmas episodes when chatting to Digital Spy on the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards. Loved this episode. After a guest appearance, Tanya eventually returned on 27 September 2010. storyline, which was revealed in a special live episode of the show that drew a peak of 17 million viewers; and the "Who Killed Lucy Beale?" Also I hope, as do most people, that Janine gets her just desserts! [369], In 2005, the BBC was accused of anti-religious bias by a House of Lords committee, who cited EastEnders as an example. Ted Barrington, the Irish Ambassador to the UK at the time, described the portrayal of Ireland as an "unrepresentative caricature", stating he was worried by the negative stereotypes and the images of drunkenness, backwardness and isolation. [261][262] In 2012, filming took place in Keynsham, Somerset. so sad she she has left tonight's ep was brill had me in tears. Executive producer Sen explained that the bi-annual scheduling conflicts that the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup cause to the soap, premiering four episodes on the streaming service would be beneficial for fans of the show who want to watch at their own chosen pace. [102][103] The soap enjoyed a record-breaking year on the streaming platform in 2019, with viewers requesting to stream or download the show 234 million times, up 10% on 2018. Uncredited Characters Mental health issues were confronted in 1996 when 16-year-old Joe Wicks developed schizophrenia following the off-screen death of his sister in a car crash. Jubbly. I thought she was going to die..Like they say expect the unexpected.I'm happy she didn't die though coz I really like her..but I'm so upset she's left :( I had a feeling she didn't love Ryan..I feel sorry for Jean..The square is going to be so dead without StaceyI Love You Stacey!! Is your favourite moment missing? I Saved the BBC complaint page in my favourites lool.Soooo glad Stacey had a happy ending! Archie finally has the Vic to himself - but his enemies return with murder on their mind. Bradley Branning was the first person die of the decade after falling off the roof of The Queen Vic during a live episode in February 2010. BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The set was constructed by the BBC in-house construction department under construction manager Mike Hagan. This remains the highest rated episode of a soap in British television history. [53] In January 2005, Hutchison left the soap and John Yorke (who by this time, was the BBC Controller of Continuing Drama Series) took total control of the show himself and became acting Executive Producer for a short period, before appointing Kate Harwood to the role. the Christmas Day 1986 episode The highest rated episode of EastEnders is the Christmas Day 1986 episode, which attracted a combined 30.15 million viewers who tuned into either the original transmission or the omnibus to see Den Watts hand over divorce papers to his wife Angie. If you aren't sure what RSS is you'll find our beginner's guide to RSS useful. She did, many times. Truly brilliant actress. [110] Jon Sen, the show's executive producer, expressed his excitement at the new series, dubbing it "a unique opportunity to see from the cast themselves just what it is like to be part of EastEnders". Most. EastEnders is often filmed on location, away from the studios in Borehamwood. Stacey tries to kiss Martin on Christmas Day in EastEnders Credit: BBC Christmas Day - 9:10pm The soap will air a 50 minute episode on Christmas Day at 9:10pm which will see the identity of. [237] During the 2006 FIFA World Cup, actors filmed short scenes following the tournament's events that were edited into the programme in the following episode. Textbook festive misery. [128] There is also a market close to Fassett Square at Ridley Road. [166] Another recurring male character seen in EastEnders is the "loser" or "soft touch", males often comically under the thumb of their female counterparts, which have included Arthur Fowler (Bill Treacher),[148] Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen),[168] Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves),[169] Lofty Holloway (Tom Watt)[170] and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick).[171]. The editors then assemble all the scenes recorded for the director to view and note any changes that are needed. Then could be with Ryan. [388] Roz Laws from the Sunday Mercury called the plot "shocking and ridiculous" and asked "are we really supposed to believe that Kat won't recognise that the baby looks different? The final process was to add the audio which included background noise such as a train or a jukebox music and to check it met the BBC's technical standard for broadcasting. :S1. [36] As the new production team cleared the way for new characters and a new direction, all of the characters introduced under Gibbon were axed from the show at the start of the year. Read more. When they compared the characters they had created, Smith and Holland realised they had created a cross-section of East End residents. so its ok to murder people in real life and get away with it? I'm afraid it wasn't "I'm pregnant." Complain about this comment (Comment number 59). It's about time they wrote an episode which shows Janine getting her comeuppance once and for all. Gillian Wright as usual delivered an excellent part, but what mede me laugh was Roxy the minute she found out Stacey killed her creep of a father she shouts to call the police, but when more importantly 3 million quid goes missing from her bank account no police involvment, we dont hear what has happened to the bank investigation into the theft. The episode that catapulted it to the top of the list is the Christmas special from 1996 which aired on the 29th Dececember. Grant's freedom is in the balance as Tiffany gives her version of what happened. Co-creator Tony Holland was from a large East End family, and such families have typified EastEnders. [231] When a quartet is completed, it is edited by the director, videotape editor and script supervisor. [274] A 2012 agreement between the BBC, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and the Personal Managers' Association set out the pay rate for EastEnders scripts as 137.70 per minute of transmission time (4,131 for 30 minutes), which is 85 per cent of the rate for scripts for other BBC television series. The viewing figures for 25 episodes are unknown. [18], EastEnders has an emphasis on strong family matriarchs, with examples including Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) and Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), helping to attract a female audience. 28:41. Complain about this comment (Comment number 74). An episode of EastEnders Revealed that was commissioned for BBC Three attracted 611,000 viewers. After it's aired, you can also watch it on. His return in late 2003 was watched by over 16 million viewers, putting EastEnders back at number one in the rating war with the Coronation Street; however, other storylines, such as one about a kidney transplant involving the Ferreiras, were not well received,[50] and although Den Watts's return proved to be a ratings success, the British press branded the plot unrealistic and felt that it questioned the show's credibility. 2. BEST CHRISTMAS EPISDODE, Complain about this comment (Comment number 45). EastEnders Christmas special is set to see Mick Carter's exit from the soap as Janine Butcher's true intentions are exposed. And, as far as i know she knows no languages apart from english. Such a disappointing end to a brilliant storyline that has had us gripped for the past 12 months. Whattowatch Newsletter [318] It was also shown on BBC Prime in Asia, but when the channel was replaced by BBC Entertainment, it ceased broadcasting the series. Stacey, ruuuun!"' Whodunits also feature regularly, including the "Who Shot Phil?" [101] As of 2019, the soap is one of the most watched series on BBC iPlayer and averages around 5 million viewers per episode. Some interior shots are filmed in the actual buildings. In 2009, producers introduced a limit on the number of speaking parts in each episode due to budget cuts, with an average of 16 characters per episode. I really thought Stacey would have jumped so she could join Bradley. Too horrific for the festive season, hence its low ranking. [381] Unused storylines penned by Yallop, which were revealed in the press during the trial, included the death of Cindy Beale's (Michelle Collins) infant son Steven; Sufia Karim (Rani Singh) being killed during a shotgun raid at the corner shop; Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) dying of undiscovered cancer;[382] and an IRA explosion at the Walford community centre, killing Pete Beale (Peter Dean) and Diane Butcher (Sophie Lawrence), and leaving Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) paralysed below the waist. [117][118] During the week, beginning from 1 November, a social media clip featuring Maria Connor from Coronation Street was featured on the programme while Cindy Cunningham from Hollyoaks was also referenced. Within eight months of the show's original launch, it had reached the number one spot in BARB's television ratings and has consistently remained among the top-rated series in Britain. Complain about this comment (Comment number 9). function empDivReady() { [94], In July 2018, a special episode was aired as part of a knife crime storyline. [344] EastEnders two biggest ratings rivals are the ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Viewing figures peaked at 16.6million, which was the highest viewed episode in seven years. In August 2006, a scene involving Carly Wicks (Kellie Shirley) and Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) having sex on the floor of Scarlet nightclub, and another scene involving Owen Turner (Lee Ross) violently attacking Denise Fox (Diane Parish), prompted 129 and 128 complaints, respectively. 3. [383] A suicide was also planned, but the character this storyline was assigned to was not revealed. Janine stabbing herself and blaming Stacey *angry face*. Ryan walking away, as Janine's carted away by ambulance. [104] The Christmas Day episode in 2019 became EastEnders biggest ever episode on BBC iPlayer, with 2.14million viewer requests. Cosying up with Queenie, Squeaky and all his pals, he was sorely missed. A spokesman of Ofcom said: "After carefully investigating complaints about this scene, Ofcom found the BBC took appropriate steps to limit offence to viewers. I know it's just a storyline but really it was silly. But i really hate Janine she is PURE evil and to be honest i also hope she dies in hospital because she deserves everything STACEY TO COME BACK! [321], In Ireland, EastEnders was shown on TV3 from September 1998 until March 2001, when it moved over to RT One, after RT lost to TV3 the rights to air rival soap Coronation Street. ", Ethel Skinner's death, Jim Branning and Dot Cotton's marriage, Trevor Morgan's domestic abuse of his wife Little Mo Morgan, and Kat Slater's revelation to her daughter Zoe Slater that she was her mother. This was attributed to a conflicting one-hour special episode of Emmerdale on ITV1; however, ratings for the 10pm EastEnders repeat on BBC Three reached an all-time high of 1.4million; however, there have been times when EastEnders had higher ratings than Emmerdale despite the two going head-to-head. [122] Sen's final credited episode as executive producer was broadcast on 10 March 2022 and coincided in a week of episodes that saw the arrest of serial killer Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith). [398], In October 2012, a storyline involving Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), forced to hand over her baby Lexi Pearce, was criticised by the charity The Who Cares? [19], The Watts and Mitchell families have been central to many notable EastEnders storylines, the show having been dominated by the Watts in the 1980s, with the 1990s focusing on the Mitchells and Butchers. Are the ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale they wrote an episode which shows Janine getting her comeuppance and... 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