Monthly Archives: June 2010

Digital Spy soaps editor Kris Green is to join the production team of EastEnders next month. Kris, who has been with DS for more than seven years, will work as part of a new team of storyliners at the soap. The … Continue reading →

John Partridge has admitted that he cannot decide whether Christian Clarke and Syed Masood should get a happy ending inEastEnders. The actor’s alter ego has had an on-off relationship with Syed since last year, but is currently keeping his distance … Continue reading →

Sam Mitchell will reportedly be pregnant when she returns to EastEnders later this year. The character, played by Danniella Westbrook, will allegedly claim that the baby is Ricky Butcher’s (Sid Owen), although it could also be Jack Branning’s (Scott Maslen). A source … Continue reading →

EastEnders bosses have reportedly ordered the writers of internet spinoff E20 to make it more controversial. The BBC are said to be backing producer Bryan Kirkwood, who wants the show to feature more drugs and violence. A source told the Daily Star … Continue reading →

Glynis Barber has admitted that she would have liked the opportunity to work with Larry Lamb on EastEnders. The actress never shared any scenes with her screen ex-husband as his villainous alter ego Archie Mitchell was killed off before her character … Continue reading →

Bookmaker William Hill has started to take bets on how EastEnders character Peggy Mitchell will exit the BBC soap. The betting firm is offering odds of 1/2 that the Mitchell matriarch will die in the Queen Vicfire. Actress Barbara Windsor announced … Continue reading →

A child rapist has been jailed after anEastEnders storyline inspired one of his victims to inform police about his abuse. Raymond Sharratt, 37, has been sentenced to 18 years behind bars after pleading guilty to two rapes and two indecent … Continue reading →

EastEnders‘ iconic pub The Queen Victoria is to topple in a blazing inferno later this year. The pub, which has stood in its current state since the soap’s inception 25 years ago, will burn down in the autumn and could … Continue reading →

EastEnders star Jake Wood has confirmed that he is keen to stick with the soap “far beyond” the conclusion of his current contract. The actor has played Walford’s Max Branning since 2006 and is currently committed to continue in the … Continue reading →

Jake Wood has claimed that Lacey Turner is “right” to be leaving EastEnders. The award-winning actor, who portrays Max Branning in the soap, also insisted that Turner – who plays Stacey Slater – has an “incredible future” ahead of her. “I … Continue reading →