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BBC announce EastEnders’ return date and plot previews

The soap returns to the schedules next month with new episodes following its departure from screens in June.

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Deaf storyline for EastEnders

Mike Watkins and Lynn Swift February 24, 2020 BBC Elstree BBC One EastEnders

EastEnders are to introduce a deaf plot following the recent storyline with Yasmine in Hollyoaks and the news last month a Corrie baby will also…

EastEnders35: The history of the Queen Vic

Mike Watkins February 23, 2020 Anita Dobson Annette Badland BBC Elstree BBC One Craig Fairbrass Dame Barbara Windsor Danny Dyer EastEnders Frances Cuka Jessie Wallace Kellie Bright Leslie Grantham Letitia Dean Linda Henry Martin Kemp Mike Reid Nick Berry Pam St Clement Robert Putt Ross Kemp Samantha Womack Shane Richie Steve McFadden Tracy-Ann Oberman

To round off EastEnders’ 35th anniversary week, a wander through the history of one of soap opera’s famous locations in Home Time. This edition heads…

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June Brown quits EastEnders

Mike Watkins and Lynn Swift February 21, 2020 BBC Elstree BBC One EastEnders June Brown

We look back over Dot’s years in Albert Square, as the actress behind the iconic character says she’s departed Walford for the final time.

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Planning permission granted for Elstree Studios expansion

James Ryder January 23, 2020 ATV Elstree BBC Elstree Elstree Film Studios Elstree Studios Sky Studios Elstree

The expansion plans were revealed last year with the aim to increase television and film production at the site.

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BBC Studioworks tops the year with Christmas specials bumper

Neil Lang December 12, 2019 8 Out Of 10 Cats BBC Elstree BBC Studioworks BBC Television Centre EastEnders Elstree Studios Fearne Cotton Graham Norton Holly Willoughby Jonathan Ross Television Centre The Last Leg Top of the Pops

BBC Studioworks tops the year with Christmas specials.

Sky to build studio complex in Elstree

Mike Watkins December 3, 2019 ATV Elstree BBC Elstree Elstree Film Studios Elstree Studios Sky Studios Elstree

Borehamwood has a long association with film studios, going back over 100 years, while the first for-TV studios were built by ATV in the late…

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EastEnders announce the Panesar family

Mike Watkins and Lynn Swift August 21, 2019 BBC Elstree BBC One EastEnders

Albert Square will be welcoming a new family later this year as the Panesars make their way to Walford.

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More returns for Holby City anniversary

Mike Watkins and Lynn Swift July 5, 2019 BBC Elstree BBC One Casualty Casualty@Holby City Holby City

Paul Bradley and Patricia Potter are reprising their roles in the medical drama.

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Original ‘Enders characters celebrate the life of Dr Legg

Mike Watkins and Lynn Swift February 11, 2019 BBC Elstree BBC One EastEnders June Brown Leonard Fenton Letitia Dean Linda Davidson Tom Watt

Some old faces return to the East End to say farewell to the popular Doctor Harold Legg.