[138] Key people involved in the production of EastEnders have stressed how important the idea of strong families is to the programme. Over five minutes, power demand rises by three GW, the equivalent of 1.5 to 1.75million kettles. The series went behind the scenes of the show and spoke to some of the cast members. storyline, 10.84million viewers tuned in for the 30th anniversary episode itself in an hour long special on 19 February 2015 (peaking with 11.9million). ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! In what was a record-breaking year for the streaming service, the FIFA World Cup - which aired at the. Debbie, Andy and Mary represented more modern-day individuals. And she admitted she fears for soaps in general following the demise of Neighbours earlier in the year. [179][180] Despite this, the programme has been criticised by the Commission for Racial Equality, who argued in 2002 that EastEnders was not giving a realistic representation of the East End's "ethnic make-up". [35], By the end of 1989 EastEnders had acquired a new executive producer, Michael Ferguson, who had previously been a successful producer on ITV's The Bill. Aside from this, soap opera staples of youthful romance, jealousy, domestic rivalry, gossip and extramarital affairs are regularly featured, with high-profile storylines occurring several times a year. Over the years EastEnders has typically featured a number of elderly residents, who are used to show vulnerability, nostalgia, stalwart-like attributes and are sometimes used for comedic purposes. The Dutch version was re-written from already existing EastEnders scripts. [227], The majority of EastEnders episodes are filmed at the BBC Elstree Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. [78] Dominic Treadwell-Collins was appointed as the new executive producer on 19 August 2013[79][80] and was credited on 9 December. Other events to mark the anniversary were a spin-off DVD, EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford , and an Internet spin-off, EastEnders: E20 . It was confirmed that after the transmission break, the show would temporarily broadcast four 20-minute episodes per week, until it can return to its normal output. The Daily Mirror's Jamie Roberts felt that viewers had "turned their back" on the soap due to its lack of interesting stories and iconic characters. [86] Treadwell-Collins left on 6 May[87] and O'Connor's first credited episode was broadcast on 11 July[88] Although O'Connor's first credited episode aired in July, his own creative work was not seen onscreen until late September. A temporary set will be created on-site to enable filming to continue while the permanent structure is rebuilt. "With volume falling faster than overall TV viewing and the challenge of other genres more keenly felt, soaps' all-conquering prowess is disappearing. 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It was decided that he would be a former soldier, as Holland's personal experiences of ex-soldiers were that they had trouble fitting into society after being in the army. [333] A new breed of behind-the-scenes programmes have been broadcast on BBC Three since 1 December 2006. The viewing figures for five episodes are unknown. UK Viewing Figures In March 1992, H&A was getting 14.43 million viewers. [236] Using a plan devised by co-creators Smith and Holland, five minutes of material was cut from four of the pre-recorded episodes preceding the election. EastEnders viewing figures hit a low of 2.9 million on Monday - attracting a smaller audience than quiz show Only Connect. Episodes 1 - 38 are single showings only. [66], From 4 February 2010, CGI was used in the show for the first time, with the addition of computer-generated trains.[67]. In April 2018, it was announced that Drama would be showing repeats starting 6 August 2018 during weekdays[306] and they are also available on-demand on the UKTV Play catch-up service for 30 days after the broadcast. Throughout rebuilding filming would still take place, and so scaffolding was often seen on screen during the process, with some storylines written to accommodate the rebuilding, such as the Queen Vic fire. Let's take a look at what television captured our imaginations and gained the largest viewing figures in each year of . [55][56] On Friday 11 November 2005, EastEnders was the first British drama to feature a two-minute silence. In 1989, the programme came under criticism in the British media for being too depressing, and according to writer Colin Brake, the programme makers were determined to change this. 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This shocking tell-all style set the tone for relations between Albert Square and the press for the next 20 years. [228] Off-set locations that have been used for filming include Clacton (1989), Devon (September 1990), Hertfordshire (used for scenes set in Gretna Green in July 1991), Portsmouth (November 1991),[33] Milan (1997), Ireland (1997),[248] Amsterdam (December 1999),[249] Brighton (2001) and Portugal (2003). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [133] E20 was entirely fictional when it was created, as London East postal districts stopped at E18 at the time. [292] The last omnibus on the BBC was shown on 24 April 2015. The sound team also have the capability to access the edited episode, enabling them to dub the sound and create the final version. [264] In October 2013, scenes were filmed on a road near London Southend Airport in Essex. [373][374][375], In 1997, several episodes were shot and set in Ireland, resulting in criticisms for portraying the Irish in a negatively stereotypical way. Carrington was told he was Lucy's killer on Monday 16,[268] while Laurie Brett (who plays Bobby's adoptive mother, Jane) was informed in November, due to the character playing a huge role in the cover-up of Lucy's murder. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. On 9 July 1987, it was announced that the show would be aired in the United States on PBS. EastEnders has had varying success with ethnic minority characters. The viewing figures for 10 episodes are unknown. In 1993, George Street was added, and soon after Walford East Underground station was built, to create further locations when EastEnders went from two to three episodes per week. The set will provide a modern, upgraded exterior filming resource for EastEnders, and will copy the appearance of the existing buildings; however, it will be 20 per cent bigger, in order to enable greater editorial ambition and improve working conditions for staff. Corrie's first episode was not a critical success, with one columnist predicting it wouldn't last longer than 3 weeks. [131], Walford has the postal district of E20. Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) returned 14 years after he was believed to have died, a feat repeated by Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in 2015. [34] Although the programme still covered many issues in 1989, such as domestic violence, drugs, rape and racism, Brake reflected that the new emphasis on a more balanced mix between "light and heavy storylines" gave the illusion that the show had lost a "certain edge". cake and eat it' as Ofcom figures show many children under 13 use the main . [85], Sean O'Connor, former EastEnders series story producer and then-editor on radio soap opera The Archers, was announced to be taking over the role. [127] The show's producers based the square's design on Fassett Square in Dalston. This rating is combined with the omnibus; the highest rating for an episode without a combined rating was 19.69million. [304], On 1 December 2012, the BBC uploaded the first 54 episodes of EastEnders to YouTube, and on 23 July 2013 they uploaded a further 14 episodes bringing the total to 68. The live-episode averaged 15.6 million viewers, peaking at 16.6 million in the final five minutes of the broadcast. [234][235] EastEnders is normally recorded using four cameras. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. We are always mindful of the timeslot in which EastEnders is shown and we took great care to signpost this storyline prior to transmission, through on-air continuity and publicity as well as providing a BBC Action Line at the end of the episode which offers advice and support to those affected by the issue". [220], In May 2016 the rebuild was delayed until 2020 and forecast to cost in excess of 15million,[221] although the main part of the set is scheduled to be able to start filming in May 2019. New Zealand became the first to broadcast EastEnders overseas, the first episode being shown on 27 September 1985. [209] The main buildings on the square consisted originally of hollow shells, constructed from marine plywood facades mounted onto steel frames. Co-creator Tony Holland was from a large East End family, and such families have typified EastEnders. Two special anniversary books have been written about the show; EastEnders: The First 10 Years: A Celebration (ISBN978-0-563-37057-4) by Colin Brakein 1995 and EastEnders: 20 Years in Albert Square (ISBN978-0-563-52165-5) by Rupert Smith in 2005. ", "EastEnders casts Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar", "EastEnders: Phil Mitchell's 14 most explosive feuds ranked! This included a warning before the episode and implying the assault, rather than depicting it. It continues to draw in hefty viewing figures even in the age of streaming services. Holland drew on the names of his own family for the characters. In this first head-to-head battle, EastEnders claimed victory over its rival. [130], Walford East is a fictional London Underground station for Walford, and a tube map that was first seen on air in 1996 showed Walford East between Bow Road and West Ham, in the actual location of Bromley-by-Bow on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. On 21st September 2004, Louise Berridge, the then executive producer, quit following criticism of the show. The launch show in 1985 attracted 17.35 million viewers. [363] Later that year, EastEnders suffered its lowest rating ever, with 1.7 million viewers watching live. The videotape editor used the director's notes so they knew which scenes the director wanted to appear in a particular episode. 25 Dec 1986 EastEnders Christmas 1986 Part 2 EastEnders Second of a two-part classic episode that broke the record for British soap viewing. storyline and the second wedding of Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson, and the show's first live episode on 19th February 2010. While W was showing same-day repeats of EastEnders, they also returned the weekend omnibus, starting on 20 February 2016. [202] The issue of illiteracy was highlighted by the characters of middle-aged Keith (David Spinx) and his young son Darren (Charlie G. [135] In 2016, the Fowlers were revived and merged with the Slaters, with Martin Fowler (James Bye) marrying Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner). [372], In 2017, viewers complained on Twitter about scenes implying that Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) is the father of his 15-year-old sister Bernadette Taylor's (Clair Norris) unborn baby, with the pair agreeing to keep the pregnancy secret from their mother, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley); however, the baby's father is revealed as one of Bernadette's school friends. The show takes a look behind the scenes of the EastEnders and investigates particular places, characters or families within EastEnders. The programme has since attempted to address these issues. [281] The paper usage was reduced by 50 per cent across script distribution and other weekly documents and 20 per cent across all other paper usage. National Grid personnel watch the show to know when closing credits begin so they can prepare for the surge, asking for additional power from France if necessary. [257] A week of episodes in 2011 saw filming take place on a beach in Thorpe Bay[258] and a pier in Southend-on-Seaduring which a stuntman was injured when a gust of wind threw him off balance and he fell onto rocks[259][260] with other scenes filmed on the Essex coast. On Monday night that dropped even. [273], According to the book How to Study Television, in 1995 EastEnders cost the BBC 40,000 per episode on average. [228] Each day, between 25 and 30 scenes are recorded. BBC's head of drama, Piers Wenger, explained that since the episode duration had been shortened and the airtime frequently suffered changes, it had led to the audience not knowing when to watch it. Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall guest starred in the episode; it also marked the first executive producer credit for Clenshaw. EastEnders episodes; EastEnders characters; EastEnders actors; . They suggested the blame lies with the show's trendy-but-dull storylines, such as cosmetic surgery addiction, cannabis oil treatments and online trolling. The top 50 programmes on TV based on the size of their total viewing audience over the week (including live, VOSDAL, time-shifted and total audience viewing figures). [231] When a quartet is completed, it is edited by the director, videotape editor and script supervisor. [109] A behind-the-scenes show, EastEnders: Secrets From The Square, will air in the show's place during the transmission break and is hosted by television personality Stacey Dooley. When Danny joined, EastEnders was pulling in up to eight million viewers an episode, but in the past year those figures have dropped to 2.5 million. RIVALS LASH SEEDY EASTENDERS" and "CLEAN UP SOAP! [281], As a result of EastEnders' sustainability, it was awarded albert+, an award that recognises the production's commitment to becoming a more eco-friendly television production. [305] These have since been taken down. Danny decided he wanted to leave the BBC soap because of the dwindling viewing figures, . This was attributed to a different one-hour special episode of Emmerdale on ITV1. Get Xtra", "BBC Three 1 December 2006 BBC Genome", "Web drama comes of age with EastEnders spin-off", "Walford returns to web with second series of EastEnders: E20", "EastEnders joins forces with Michael Wood and Wallace & Gromit to inspire a life full of learning for BBC audiences", "Soaps 'Enders, Corrie "CIN" crossover confirmed Digital Spy", "First look at Eastenders Irish spin-off Redwater but have producers learned from previous "Oirish" mistakes? [324], In 1991 the BBC sold the programme's format rights to a Dutch production company IDTV, the programme was renamed Het Oude Noorden (Translation: Old North). The producer might have asked for further changes to be made. [281] Sets, costumes, paste pots and paint are all recycled by the design department. [203] EastEnders covered child abuse with its storyline involving Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) 11-year-old son Ben (Charlie Jones) and lawyer girlfriend Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson),[204][205] and child grooming involving the characters Tony King (Chris Coghill) as the perpetrator and Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) as the victim.[206]. [139] During the 30th anniversary week in which there were live elements and the climax of the Who Killed Lucy Beale? [148], The show often includes strong, brassy, long-suffering women who exhibit diva-like behaviour and stoically battle through an array of tragedy and misfortune. "EastEnders has been streamed 51 million times since this began, making it one of iPlayer's most popular shows.". [139] The matriarchal role is one that has been seen in various reincarnations since the programme's inception, often depicted as the centre of the family unit. Disney sequel Mary Poppins Returns, which starred Emily Blunt in the title role, took the sixth slot as viewers joined in on the family fun on BBC One. [285], In early 2003, viewers could watch episodes of EastEnders on digital channel BBC Three before they were broadcast on BBC One. [371], In 2008, EastEnders, along with Coronation Street, was criticised by Martin McGuinness, then Northern Ireland's deputy first minister, for "the level of concentration around the pub" and the "antics portrayed in The [] Queen Vic". Santer also reintroduced past and popular characters to the programme. Channel 5's #DinosaurWithStephenFry held on to a fair amount of its audience, pulling in 0.89M for episode 2; this marks a drop of 28%. Exterior scenes are filmed on a specially constructed film lot, and interior scenes take place in six studios. Viewers rushed to tune in as Matt Hancock made the final. [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. Complaints against a scene in which Little Mo's face was pushed in gravy on Christmas Day were upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Council; however, a helpline after this episode attracted over 2000 calls. 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Jana Bennett, the BBC's then director of production, later apologised for the episodes, stating on BBC1's news bulletin: "It is clear that a significant number of viewers have been upset by the recent episodes of EastEnders, and we are very sorry, because the production team and programme makers did not mean to cause any offence." Neighbours first aired in Australia in March 1985 and in the UK in October 1986. The railway bridge is based upon one near BBC Television Centre which carries the Hammersmith & City line over Wood Lane W12, and the Queen Vic on the former College Park Hotel pub in Willesden at the end of Scrubs Lane at the junction with Harrow Road NW10 just a couple of miles from BBC Television Centre. The launch was delayed until February 1985[27] due to a delay in the chat show Wogan, that was to be a part of the major revamp in BBC1's schedules. [26] The credits were later updated when the Millennium Dome was built.[26]. storyline. 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