Do not believe that you are chatting to cast members. However, some of our cast are on Twitter. See the question about Twitter above. We do however hold ‘live chats’ with some of our cast via Facebook and Twitter.

How can I contact EastEnders?

The contact number of Eastenders is 020 3327 7400.

Is EastEnders ever going to end?

A spokesperson confirmed that the decision was made to reduce transmission so that EastEnders could remain on-screen for longer. It was announced on 3 June 2020 that EastEnders would go on a transmission break following the broadcast of episode 6124 on 16 June.

Where can I find EastEnders episodes?

However, fans can still get their fix, as from today all of this week’s EastEnders episodes will be available to watch on BBC iplayer.

Can you walk around Eastenders set?

Unfortunately there are no public tours of the Eastenders Sets or of the studio itself at any time. This gritty and groundbreaking BBC soap opera has been based at the BBC Elstree Centre since day one back in 1985. The soap is based in the fictional London borough of Walford in the east end.

How long does it take to film an episode of Eastenders?

Episodes are produced in “quartets” of four episodes, each of which starts filming on a Tuesday and takes nine days to record. Each day, between 25 and 30 scenes are recorded. During the filming week, actors can film for as many as eight to twelve episodes.

How long does it take to film an episode of EastEnders?

What time is EastEnders tomorrow?

EastEnders usually airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.30pm on BBC One.

Is Frank Butcher dead in real life?

He played the role of Frank Butcher in the soap opera EastEnders and hosted the children’s game show Runaround….Mike Reid (actor)

Mike Reid
Reid as Frank Butcher in EastEnders
Birth nameMichael Reid
Born19 January 1940 Hackney, London, England
Died29 July 2007 (aged 67) Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Why is there no more EastEnders?

EastEnders fans won’t be getting their usual Friday night fix of Walford drama tonight (June 11) as the summer scheduling changes begin. The BBC soap is facing significant scheduling disruption due to Euro 2020, which was postponed for a year due to the pandemic.

Is there no more EastEnders?

Is EastEnders moving to streaming permanently? Right now, the answer is no. This is just for the duration of Euro 2020 and once that is over, EastEnders will be back to its regular schedule on BBC One.

How many hours of EastEnders are there?

The BBC’s flagship soap, EastEnders, is a video short compared to some of its more epic counterparts. The stats show that it only takes 96 hours and five minutes a year (5,765 minutes) to keep on the ball in Walford.

Do they drink real beer in EastEnders?

It is real beer but they don’t drink real beer with alcohol in. When fake beers were used in the past, they didn’t look convincing when they were being pulled so real beer would be pulled but then there would be a cut to a new angle and the beer would be replaced with an alternative.

Who is leaving EastEnders in 2020?

Davood Ghadami
In September 2020, EastEnders chiefs announced that Davood Ghadami would be leaving his role as Kush Kazemi after six years in the BBC One soap. Announcing Kush’s exit, an EastEnders spokesperson said: “We can confirm Davood will be leaving EastEnders when his contract comes to an end.

Why is EastEnders so depressing?

Storylines about affairs, baby swaps, cot deaths, drowning, mental illness, domestic abuse, crime, murder, etc, all add to the drama of the series. This is probably why EastEnders has a reputation for being depressing, but I think it says more about the viewer than the show itself.

Is EastEnders still popular?

However, EastEnders has pulled in a massive 13.4 million episode views on BBC iPlayer – making it one of the most popular shows on the streaking platform. “EastEnders has been streamed 13.4 million times in the past two weeks alone, making it one of iPlayer’s most popular shows.”

Who died in EastEnders?

EastEnders favourite Davood Ghadami has paid tribute to his beloved character. Ghadami has appeared on the BBC soap as Kush Kazemi since 2014. However, on Monday night’s episode (19 April), he was killed off in a gruesome way, leaving fans “devastated”.

How can I watch tonight’s EastEnders?

If you want to watch all of this week’s episodes of EastEnders, you can catch up with the episodes on BBC iPlayer whenever you want.

Why did Frank Butcher leave EastEnders?

The pressure becomes too much for Frank, who is suffering severe guilt over the death of the homeless man. He becomes so depressed and despondent, no one can get through to him. Unable to cope, Frank leaves Walford and his family without warning in April 1994, and does not contact them to say where he is.

Did Frank Butcher die in EastEnders?

In spring 2008, Frank died for real from cancer. His body was returned to Walford to be cremated.