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Is it romance for Ian and Denise in EastEnders?

2012-12-11T21:19:00.001+00:00

Is it romance for Ian and Denise in EastEnders?

Romance between Ian and Denise?

FULL STORY HERE

2012-12-07T21:58:00.000+00:00

The Sun newspaper reports that the next few weeks will be exciting for Eastenders Fans.

“Viewers at home are in for a real treat”
Saturday's TV Magazine cover stars Jake Wood and Jo Joyner open up about Max Branning’s HUGE secret that could destroy Christmas in EastEnders

“I got very excited when I read the scripts,” says Jake, 40

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'EastEnders' star Marc Elliott on exit: 'Three years was my limit'

2012-10-12T14:29:00.002+01:00

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EastEnders star Marc Elliott has explained his decision to leave his role as Syed Masood.

The actor revealed that he had always planned to spend to spend three years on the BBC soap since joining in 2009.

Speaking to Soaplife, the Walford star acknowledged that he has slightly exceeded his original time scale.

Elliott said: "I always intended to do three years and ended up doing three years and seven months.

"I thought it was time to flex some acting muscles."

The departures of Elliott's character Syed and John Partridge's Christian Clarke were announced in September, and will play out on screen in November.

Syed and Christian wed next Tuesday and will become the first gay couple on a soap to have a civil partnership.

Kim To Star In Her Own Documentary

2012-09-23T18:06:00.004+01:00

As a massive fan of Tamika Empson, her comic timing and delivery is superb, (I first got to know her on Three Non Blondes), I knew she deserved to be on national TV. Now the news gets even better. (See below)

Exciting news from BBC Eastenders......
A camera crew is given access to all areas of 'Kim's Palace'. The team focus on her adventures (and mis-haps) as she strives to raise her small business from the ashes of disaster, catapulting her into the realm of the Alan Sugars and Richard Bransons of this world.

With Kim at the helm, surely nothing can go wrong. Can it?! Watch this space...

*There will be at least 4 mini-episodes of 'The B&B' online throughout October*

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Explosive EastEnders exit: Gay lovers Syed and Christian leaving Albert Square in massive shake-up

2012-09-09T18:24:00.000+01:00

[source: Tom Bryant/Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-exit-syed-masood-and-christian-1309270]

The characters - dubbed 'Chryed' by fans - will leave in November in a big storyline that bosses are keeping under wraps

Two of EastEnders biggest stars are leaving the soap in a massive shake-up.

Marc Elliot, 32, and John Partridge, 40, who play gay lovers Syed Masood and Christian Clarke, are being written out.

The pair, dubbed Chryed by viewers, have a devoted following with dozens of fan sites.

They will make their exit in November in an explosive storyline that bosses are keeping under wraps.

Executive producer Lorraine Newman said: “Marc and John have been a fantastic part of the show and their characters have been a huge success.

“Their storylines have broken boundaries that have not been seen in a soap before and the love for them by the viewers can be seen in their ‘Chryed’ fans.

"When Marc announced he had decided to move on, we had a tough decision to make.

“After numerous conversations, which included John, it was decided that there is only one outcome for Syed and Christian.

"We wish them both all the best for the future.”

Fans have seen Syed struggle with his love for Christian in the face of disapproval from his devout Muslim family.

In 2010, 9.5 million tuned in for the dramatic fall-out of their affair as his girlfriend Amira, played by Preeya Kalidas, finally discovered his cheating.

Marc said: “I have had a brilliant time on EastEnders and made some amazing friends. I have also been blessed with some incredible storylines.

“I am especially pleased that the show has tackled and raised awareness of the sensitive subject of being a gay Muslim.”

He added: “As an actor you are always looking for new challenges and I feel now is the right time to explore different projects – perhaps returning to my roots in theatre.”

John added: “I have had the time of my life at EastEnders, but I have always gone with my instincts – and leaving at the same time as Marc felt like the only thing to do.

"It is the right end to the story and for Christian. But, excitingly, it is also the start of a whole new chapter for me.”

The portrayal of Syed and Christian’s relationship was praised as “forward-thinking” by viewers and equality groups.

But the pair have been caught up in some controversial moments.

Former EastEnders boss Bryan Kirkwood was forced to defend a scene showing the pair in bed and sharing a kiss after the BBC received 125 complaints when it was aired before the watershed.

In a statement, he said the corporation approached the portrayal of gay relationships in “exactly the same way” as heterosexual ones – and insisted the scene was suitable for pre-watershed viewing.

Some viewers also complained after Syed was shown slamming down a copy of the Koran on a table.

Bosses said the scene was not meant to offend, but to show Syed’s “utter confusion”.

In 1987, EastEnders screened one of the first ever gay snogs on primetime TV when barrow-boy Barry Clark kissed his yuppie boyfriend Colin Russell.

2012-08-30T23:40:00.001+01:00

What's Going On In Albert Sq?

2012-08-27T23:29:00.000+01:00

EASTENDERS: Lucy Beale and Joey Branning kiss

2012-08-25T19:45:00.001+01:00

Lucy Branning, played by actress Hetti Bywater had an interesting day of filming. In this scene, she has temporarily put the messy issue of her fathers breakdown to the back of her mind, as she excitedly has a long kiss with newcomer to the square, Joey Branning, played by David Witts. (not David Wicks...he's now a doctor).

EASTENDERS INTERVIEW: Jamie Foreman (British Soap Awards, Earlier This Year)

2012-08-20T10:57:00.000+01:00

The presenter is awful, he can't sense that the interview has reached it's natural end ...and keeps asking boring questions. WELL DONE to Jamie for keeping it going. Great guy.

Tracey Speaks!!

2012-08-18T15:18:00.001+01:00

A rare event...Barmaid Tracey (Jane Slaughter) Speaks

Eastenders Awards 2012

2012-08-18T15:07:00.001+01:00

BEST 'Child with ridiculously long hair' award, goes to...

Lititia Dean Returns: Is Her Personal Life As Complicated As The Character She Plays?

2012-08-18T12:50:00.001+01:00

Dean is known to have dated the Irish comedian Ed Byrne; Niel McLintock, the son of Arsenal hero Frank McLintock; Martin Ball, the one time star of the Nescafé adverts to whom she was also engaged; former Crossroads actor Colin Wells and former Bad Girls and Coronation Street actor Jack Ellis (both before they were married) and the musician Chris Taggart, whom she met in panto at Liverpool. In 2001 Dean got engaged to media executive Jason Pethers after knowing him for only a few months. They married in September 2002 at All Saints' Church in Marylebone. Her close friend and EastEnders co-star, Susan Tully, was a bridesmaid at the wedding. Many of Dean's fellow cast-mates from EastEnders (past and present) attended the wedding including: Wendy Richard, Barbara Windsor, Pam St Clement, Ross Kemp, Steve McFadden, Gillian Taylforth, Gretchen Franklin, June Brown, Lucy Benjamin, Adam Woodyatt, Anna Wing, Paul J. Medford, Todd Carty, Ricky Groves, Hannah Waterman, Laila Morse and on-screen mum Anita Dobson, also, former Queer as Folk actor Antony Cotton. However, after five years of marriage, it was announced in 2007 that Dean and Pethers had separated. Dean subsequently began a relationship with model and dancer Bowen Perrin, after meeting on the set of the Ipswich panto production Cinderella during Christmas 2007. Dean is 18 years Perrin's senior.

EASTENDERS: Highlight Of The Week

2012-08-16T18:21:00.001+01:00

EASTENDERS PROFILE: Hetti Bywater / Lucy Beale

2012-08-16T12:15:00.006+01:00

Harriet Jessica P "Hetti" Bywater (born 13 October 1994) is an English actress. She is known for her minor roles in Doctorsand Casualty, and in November 2011, she was cast as Lucy Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Career

Bywater has had roles in Doctors, Casualty, the 2011 film St George's Day and the lead part in the 2011 film Counting Backwords.

EastEnders

Lucy Beale has been part of EastEnders since December 1993. She was played by Casey Anne Rothery until 2004 with Melissa Suffield taking over the role thereafter. In May 2010 it was announced that Suffield had been axed from the show allegedly due to "unruly behaviour" off-set. In June it was reported that the character would be recast. Nothing was heard about the new actress until 14 November 2011, when it was announced the character would be returning to EastEnders in January 2012 with Bywater taking over the role. Bywater's casting with EastEnders was leaked when she was spotted on location filming the funeral scenes for long-standing character Pat Evans (Pam St Clement).

FilmographyTelevision

2011 Casualty Sarah Barker 1 Episode
Doctors Angelica Batter
2012— EastEnders Lucy Beale Series regular; ongoing role
2011 St George's Day Unknown
Counting Backwords Lead role

[source: wikipedia]

EASTENDERS CLIP OF THE DAY: Lucy & Joey Arrange A Date

2012-08-16T00:29:00.001+01:00

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Kim Is Excited About Spending Night With Ray

2012-08-15T22:31:00.000+01:00

Meeting Jessie Wallace For The First Time

2012-08-09T21:08:00.001+01:00

Today I met Jessie Wallace in 'real life'. Beautiful and very friendly. She is actually very petite (and in great shape). She was dressed in a style that suited her perfectly - the country girl look, i.e 'daisy duke'.
I was a nervous fool. Didn't hold the camera straight. Didn't ask for a photo properly (I mumbled something too late) ....

Anyway this is the best I could get. :-(

Jessie in great shape

Eastenders News 08.08.12

2012-08-08T23:56:00.000+01:00

Topical Olympics scenes in EastEnders? Leave it out, it ain't worth it - Stage (blog)

Service with a smile as ex-EastEnders star mucks in at Cumbrian sanctuary - News & Star

HD is cruel, says EastEnders' Dean - The Press Association

Ex-EastEnders actress Laurie Brett jumped at chance to be Scottish on screen - Scottish Daily Record

EastEnders to insert last-minute Team GB scene - What's On TV