EastEnders (1985– )

The everyday lives of the inhabitants of Albert Square in the East-End of London.

Stars:

Steve McFadden, Adam Woodyatt, Pam St. Clement

154 wins & 227 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Steve McFadden	...	Phil (2323 episodes, 1990-2013)
Adam Woodyatt	...	Ian (2259 episodes, 1985-2013)
Pam St. Clement	...	Pat (1811 episodes, 1986-2012)
June Brown	...	Dot (1602 episodes, 1985-2013)
Barbara Windsor	...	Peggy (1548 episodes, 1994-2010)
Wendy Richard	...	Pauline (1527 episodes, 1985-2006)
Perry Fenwick	...	Billy (1212 episodes, 1998-2013)
Sid Owen	...	Ricky (1208 episodes, 1988-2012)
Letitia Dean	...	Sharon (1115 episodes, 1985-2013)
Todd Carty	...	Mark (1080 episodes, 1990-2003)
Ross Kemp	...	Grant (997 episodes, 1990-2006)
Patsy Palmer	...	Bianca (994 episodes, 1993-2013)
Natalie Cassidy	...	Sonia (983 episodes, 1993-2011)

Storyline

A British soap that has been running since 1985, about the lives of people living on Albert Square in the fictitious Walford borough of East London.

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Plot Keywords:

east end | small town | face slap | argument | famous opening theme | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

BBC Online [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1985 (UK)

Also Known As:

East 8

Filming Locations:

Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (1985-1991) Stereo (1991-)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally there was a storyline written that the whole Ferreira clan killed their pushy father Dan, but actor Dalip Tahil could not get a visa for working in the UK, so the storyline was scrapped and instead Ronny Ferreira got stabbed.

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Goofs

When Nick Cotton returned to the square in October 2008, the tattoo on his neck had disappeared.

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Quotes

Zoe: My sister is my mum. My Dad is my granddad and my uncle, and my uncle is my dad.

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Crazy Credits

From 1985 - 1993, the series title's was a black and white city with a bright blue river.

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Connections

Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #1.3 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Theme"
by Simon May and Leslie Osborne

User Reviews

Love, action, drama and a half pint of ale

This engaging British series has been a favorite of mine since I was a girl. The families of this fictitious End London borough become familiar faces and names as the show follows generations of the characters thorough their lives. "EE" is more than a working-class soap opera---it's a genuine episodic drama, which is painfully rare here in the US. The storylines arc over months and years instead of days and weeks like American dramas are scheduled. Unlike many American "soap opera-type" series, the majority of episodes are penned by male scriptwriters. The action can be slow-building, but it is engaging. It takes a few viewings to understand who's who and what's what, but with all the websites devoted to this show, the details and characters can be sorted soon enough. Thanks to the advent of cable TV and the BBC America satellite channel, Americans can watch this cozy drama with only a slight lag behind their British counterparts. Grab your favorite ale and some fish and chips and try this show out.