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EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives. 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. Four ''EastEnders'' episodes are listed in the all-time top 10 List of most watched television broadcasts in the United Kingdom#Most watched programmes, most-watched programmes in the UK, including the number one spot, when over 30 million watched the 1986 Christmas Day episode. ''EastEnders'' has been EastEnders in popular culture, important in the history of British television drama, tackling many subjects that are considered to be controversial or taboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
List Of Former EastEnders Characters
This is a list of former characters from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', ordered by the year in which they made their final appearance. __NOTOC__ 1980s Last appeared in 1985 Last appeared in 1986 Last appeared in 1987 Last appeared in 1988 Last appeared in 1989 1990s Last appeared in 1990 Last appeared in 1991 Last appeared in 1992 Last appeared in 1993 Last appeared in 1994 Last appeared in 1995 Last appeared in 1996 Last appeared in 1997 Last appeared in 1998 Last appeared in 1999 2000s Last appeared in 2000 Last appeared in 2001 Last appeared in 2002 Last appeared in 2003 Last appeared in 2004 Last appeared in 2005 Last appeared in 2006 Last appeared in 2007 Last appeared in 2008 Last appeared in 2009 2010s Last appeared in 2010 Last appeared in 2011 Last appeared in 2012 Last appeared in 2013 Last appeared in 2014 Last appeared in 2015 Last appeared in 2016 Last appeared in 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
EastEnders Revealed
''EastEnders'' is a British soap opera that has aired on BBC One since 19 February 1985. Several spin-off shows have been made, some of which use the narrative of flashbacks to explore the history of the show's characters such as " CivvyStreet". Others have been a lead-up for a character's eventual return to the show such as "Return of Nick Cotton", and some have followed characters who had departed from the show in another setting such as the 2017 spin-off series '' Kat & Alfie: Redwater''. With the exception of "CivvyStreet" which was set within the show's fictional location of Albert Square during the Second World War, these spin-offs take place in a different setting. Documentaries have also aired, particularly for the anniversaries of the show looking back at the history of the show's inception, its characters and storylines. Spin-off series ''EastEnders: E20'' In October 2009, a 12-part Internet spin-off series entitled '' EastEnders: E20'' was announced. The series was co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
List Of EastEnders Characters
''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC1 on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters who are currently appearing in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last. Present characters Regular characters Recurring and guest characters {, class="wikitable sortable sticky-header" , - ! scope="col" style="width:190px;" , Character ! scope="col" style="width:190px;" , Actor(s) ! scope="col" style="width:320px;" , Duration ! scope="col" style="width:10px;" , , - , rowspan="2" , , , , , rowspan="2" , , 2014–present , , style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" , , - , , - , rowspan="2" , , , , , rowspan="2" , , 2016–present , , style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" , , - , , - , rowspan="4" , , , , , rowspan="4" , –2016, 2018–present , , style="text-align:cente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
EastEnders Theme Tune
The ''EastEnders'' theme tune was composed by Simon May. Leslie Osborne has a contractual composer credit, but did not contribute to the composition or recording. The theme, which is written in the key of E-flat major, is largely based upon percussion instrument, strings and the piano. It is widely known for its dramatic use of sound, particularly the drums that begin at the end of an episode – which adds a sense of importance, suspense and drama to the cliff-hanger. This in itself, has been parodied and used by television shows since, such as in a ''Friends'' spoof that featured on '' SMTV Live''. The drum fill was written and played by Graham Broad. The theme has become widely recognised. A 2008 poll by PRS for Music cited it as the most recognisable piece of music in the UK, beating the national anthem "God Save the Queen". The theme tune was nominated for an Ivor Novello Awards in 1985 for Best TV Theme and in 1987 it won the Television and Radio Industries Club Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Beale Family
The Beales and the Fowlers are a fictional family in the BBC One, BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. They were the main family for storylines in early episodes of ''EastEnders'', and remained as such ever since. With at least one member of the family having been a member of the cast from the first episode in February 1985, they are the show's longest serving family. The original Beale/Fowler family consisted of matriarch Lou Beale (Anna Wing) and her children Pete Beale, Pete (Peter Dean (actor), Peter Dean) and Pauline Fowler, Pauline (Wendy Richard), alongside their families including their children Ian Beale, Ian (Adam Woodyatt), Mark Fowler, Mark (David Scarboro/Todd Carty), Michelle Fowler, Michelle (Susan Tully/Jenna Russell) and their spouses Kathy Hills (Gillian Taylforth) and Arthur Fowler (Bill Treacher). Additionally, several members of the family have been introduced at a later point, including Pauline and Arthur's son Martin Fowler (EastEnders), Martin (Jon Peyton-Price/J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
List Of EastEnders Crew Members
This is a list of producers, writers and directors for the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Production team Producers Senior executive producers * Kate Oates (2019–2024) Executive producers * Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith (1985–1989) * Mike Gibbon (1989-1990) * Michael Ferguson (director), Michael Ferguson (1990–1991) * Pat Sandys (1991) * Leonard Lewis (1991–1994) * Helen Greaves (1991–1992) * Barbara Emile (1994–1995) * Corinne Hollingworth (1995–1997) * Jane Harris (producer), Jane Harris (1997–1998) * Mike Hudson (1998) * Matthew Robinson (producer), Matthew Robinson (1998–2000) * John Yorke (producer), John Yorke (2000–2002) * Louise Berridge (2002–2004) * Kathleen Hutchison (2004–2005) * John Yorke (producer), John Yorke (2005, acting) * Kate Harwood (2005–2007) * Diederick Santer (2007–2010) * Bryan Kirkwood (2010–2012) * Lorraine Newman (2012–2013) * Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2013–2016) * Sean O'Connor (producer), Sean O'Connor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Watts Family
The Watts family are a fictional family in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. The family consists of Den Watts, Den (Leslie Grantham), Angie Watts, Angie (Anita Dobson), Sharon Watts, Sharon (Letitia Dean), Dennis Rickman, Dennis (Nigel Harman), Chrissie Watts, Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman), Vicki Fowler, Vicki (Scarlett Alice Johnson/Alice Haig), Dennis Rickman Jr, Dennis Jnr (Bleu Landau), Albie Watts, Albie and Alyssa Lennox, Alyssa. Sharon, Vicki and Albie are the only members of the family currently in the show, but Sharon’s biological half-brother Zack Hudson (James Farrar (actor), James Farrar), as well as Vicki’s partner Ross Marshall (EastEnders), Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) and his son Joel Marshall (Max Murray) can also be considered part of the family. The Watts family have been a major part of ''EastEnders'' since its inception in 1985, anchoring its early success in the mid to late 1980s and then again dominating the action with their various comebacks sinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
EastEnders In Popular Culture
Since its premiere in 1985, the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' has had a large impact on popular culture. In television A charity crossover between the science fiction television series ''Doctor Who'' and ''EastEnders'', '' Dimensions in Time'', was filmed in 1993 for Children in Need and ran in two parts on 26 November and 27 November 1993. It has been proven as non- canon by various references to ''Doctor Who'' as fiction in ''EastEnders'', and vice versa. ''EastEnders'' has participated in numerous other Children in Need and other fundraisers. Characters have also been spoofed in the successful BBC comedy sketch show, '' The Real McCoy'' (1991–1995). ''EastEnders'' and its characters were frequently spoofed in the impressionist sketch show '' Big Impression'', starring Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona. ''Big Impression'' once screened a one-off special, focusing on ''EastEnders'', called ''Alistair McGowan's BigEnders''. The cartoon sketch show '' 2DTV'' has also spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mitchell Family
The Mitchell family is a fictional family in the UK soap opera ''EastEnders''. They were first introduced in February 1990, when brothers Phil ( Steve McFadden) and Grant Mitchell ( Ross Kemp) bought the local garage, the Arches. Their sister Sam ( Danniella Westbrook/ Kim Medcalf) was introduced later in 1990, and their mother Peggy ( Jo Warne) shortly after in 1991, before being reintroduced as a regular character in 1994, with the role recast to Barbara Windsor. Since then, the family has been significantly expanded to include both the immediate and extended families. Phil has been the longest running Mitchell on the show, and the family has expanded significantly in the years since, remaining a large presence on the square. The Mitchells have mostly been associated with the ownership of local pub The Queen Victoria; Peggy was periodically its landlady between 1995 and 2010. They have also been known for their thuggish ways and their tendency to break the law, most nota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Walford
Walford is a fictional borough of East London in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. It is the primary setting for the soap. ''EastEnders'' is filmed at Borehamwood in Hertfordshire, towards the north-west of London. Much of the location work is filmed in nearby Watford, which was chosen for many of the exterior scenes due to its close proximity and the town's name being so similar to Walford. Thus, any stray road signs or advertising boards which are accidentally filmed in the back of shots will appear to read Walford. Locations used in Watford include most interior and exterior church scenes of various churches, the snooker club, the County Court and Magistrates' Courts courtrooms, and the cemetery (where most of the deceased characters are interred). The name Walford is both a street in Dalston where one of the series' creators, Tony Holland, lived and a blend of Walthamstow, where Holland was born, and Stratford. The suffix '-ford' is found throughout Britain (for exam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Branning Family
The Branning family, together with the Jackson family are a fictional extended family in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Introduced in 1993 were the Jackson family, consisting of Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson), her partner and later husband Alan Jackson (EastEnders), Alan Jackson (Howard Antony), and Carol's four children, Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer), Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy), Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), and Billie Jackson (Devon Anderson); he is the only child fathered by Alan. The family becomes a more dominating presence in 1999, when Carol's father Jim Branning (John Bardon) moves to Walford following the death of his wife Reenie Branning, Reenie (Joy Graham) due to cancer. Since then, all six of Jim's children have appeared, many of them with their own families. Between 2006 and 2012, new influxes of Brannings joined the show – Max Branning (Jake Wood), his wife Tanya Branning, Tanya (Jo Joyner) and their children Lauren Branning, Lauren (Madeline Duggan/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
