The finger of blame was also pointed towards the show's lack of distinctive icons like those of yesteryear, such as Peggy Mitchell and Dot Branning, while Corrie has stuck by its veteran stars like Bill Roache who plays Ken Barlow. [361] In 2013, the average audience share for an episode was around 30 per cent. Something went wrong, please try again later. [293][294], From 20 February to 26 May 1995, as part of the programme's 10th Anniversary celebrations, episodes from 1985 were repeated each weekday morning at 10am, starting from episode one. [360] The following day, the anniversary week was rounded off with another fully live episode (the second after 2010) with 9.97million viewers watching the aftermath of the reveal, the Beale family finding out the truth of Lucy's killer and deciding to keep it a secret. Home. [207] It was initially built in 1984 with a specification that it should last for at least 15 years at a cost of 750,000. "EastEnders has been streamed 51 million times since this began, making it one of iPlayer's most popular shows.". [234][235] EastEnders is normally recorded using four cameras. Kirkwood's first signing was the reintroduction of characters Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) and Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace),[70] and his first new character was Vanessa Gold, played by Ze Lucker. Seventh place was taken up by the animation. [272], Since 2010, EastEnders no longer uses tapes in the recording or editing process. The storyline attracted over 200 complaints. [281] Sets, costumes, paste pots and paint are all recycled by the design department. However, ratings for the 10 pm EastEnders repeat on BBC Three reached an all-time high of 1.4 million. [163] Another recurring male character type is the smartly dressed businessman, often involved in gang culture and crime and seen as a local authority figure. It should be noted that before the establishment of BARB, not only did BBC and ITV collect audience data separately but they collected and collated it using different methods. Maya with The Circle co-presenter Alice Levine. [317], EastEnders is shown on BBC Entertainment (formerly BBC Prime) in Europe and in Africa, where it is approximately six episodes behind the UK. On 21st September 2004, Louise Berridge, the then executive producer, quit following criticism of the show. This latter measurement method changed on 1st August 1977 and the generally accepted conversion ratio is 2.2 viewers to one home (BFI). [179][180] Despite this, the programme has been criticised by the Commission for Racial Equality, who argued in 2002 that EastEnders was not giving a realistic representation of the East End's "ethnic make-up". This rating is not combined with the omnibus; the lowest rating for an episode with a combined rating was 13.89million. Alison Spittle fans slightly confused by pregnancy/EastEnders announcement The Dry review: Hailed as the 'Irish Fleabag', sadly this new dramedy is like its heroine - a bit of a mess [331], In 1998, EastEnders Revealed was launched on BBC Choice (now BBC Three). The first episode of the week features exclusive interviews with the show's cast, while the second episode will be a repeat of "iconic" episodes of the show. [29] Following the launch, both group discussions and telephone surveys were conducted to test audience reaction to early episodes. Besides the regular episodes of EastEnders, the following programmes also made the weekly charts. During her time at EastEnders, Berridge introduced popular characters such as Alfie Moon, Dennis Rickman,[48] Chrissie Watts, Jane Beale, Stacey Slater[49] and the critically panned Indian Ferreira family.[50]. Take viewing figures for 14-20 March. However, there have been times when EastEnders had higher ratings than Emmerdale despite the two going head-to-head. [318] It was also shown on BBC Prime in Asia, but when the channel was replaced by BBC Entertainment, it ceased broadcasting the series. [355] EastEnders received its second lowest ratings on 17 May 2007, when 4.0million viewers tuned in. Over the years EastEnders has typically featured a number of elderly residents, who are used to show vulnerability, nostalgia, stalwart-like attributes and are sometimes used for comedic purposes. On 8 February 2007, heavy snow fell on the set and filming had to be cancelled as the scenes due to be filmed on the day were to be transmitted in April. In 2006, EastEnders regularly attracted between 8 and 12 million viewers in official ratings. Filter by channel or audience. From 10 August 2001, EastEnders then added its fourth episode (shown on Fridays). Realising the futility of the situation, Grade decided to move the show to the later 7:30pm slot. The series was conceived by executive producer Diederick Santer "as a way of nurturing new, young talent, both on- and off-screen, and exploring the stories of the soaps' anonymous bystanders. We have worked closely with organisations and experts in the field to tell this story which we hope will raise awareness of sexual assaults and the issues surrounding them. Santer came up with several plans to mark the occasion, including the show's first episode to be broadcast live, the second wedding between Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson and the return of Bianca's relatives, mother Carol Jackson, and siblings Robbie Jackson, Sonia Fowler and Billie Jackson. [302][293] W stopped showing EastEnders in April 2018. [182], EastEnders has been praised for its portrayal of characters with disabilities, including Adam Best (David Proud) (spina bifida), Noah Chambers (Micah Thomas) and Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis) (deaf), Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and her daughter Stacey (Lacey Turner) (bipolar disorder), Janet Mitchell (Grace) (Down syndrome), Jim Branning (John Bardon) (stroke)[183] and Dinah Wilson (Anjela Lauren Smith) (multiple sclerosis). [58] In October 2006, Diederick Santer took over as Executive Producer of EastEnders. [373][374][375], In 1997, several episodes were shot and set in Ireland, resulting in criticisms for portraying the Irish in a negatively stereotypical way. [34] Such characters included Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright)a brassy maneater; Marge Greena batty older lady played by veteran comedy actress Pat Coombs; Trevor Short (Phil McDermott)the "village idiot"; his friend, northern heartbreaker Paul Priestly (Mark Thrippleton); wheeler-dealer Vince Johnson (Hepburn Graham) and Laurie Bates (Gary Powell), who became Pete Beale's (Peter Dean) sparring partner. Mary Whitehouse, social critic, argued at the time that EastEnders represented a violation of "family viewing time" and that it undermined the watershed policy. [281] Cars used by the studio are low emission vehicles and the production team take more efficient energy efficient generators out on location. Emmerdale was watched by 8.1million viewers. This remains the highest rated episode of a soap in British television history. An average EastEnders episode attracts a total audience share between 35 and 40 per cent. [135] In 2016, the Fowlers were revived and merged with the Slaters, with Martin Fowler (James Bye) marrying Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner). "[325] The Dutch version began broadcasting on VARA 13 March 1993 but was cancelled after 20 episodes. Mrs Brown's Boys flopped in the Christmas Day 2021 TV ratings - while EastEnders trailed behind the other soaps, the viewing figures have revealed. [181] This was part of producer Diederick Santer's plan to "diversify", to make EastEnders "feel more 21st century". It was written by a team of young writers and was shown three times a week on the EastEnders website from 8 January 2010. [199] EastEnders has also covered the issue of Down syndrome, as Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell's (Emma Barton) baby, Janet Mitchell (Grace), was born with the condition in 2006. This article or section is incomplete! [296][297][298][299], EastEnders was regularly repeated at 10pm on BBC Choice from the channel's launch in 1998, a practice continued by BBC Three for many years until mid-2012 with the repeat moving to 10:30pm. EastEnders has received both praise and criticism for most of its storylines, which have dealt with difficult themes, such as violence, rape, murder and child abuse. [121], In November 2021, it was announced that Sen would step down from his role as executive producer, and would be succeeded by former story producer, Chris Clenshaw. It has been criticised for various storylines, including the 2010 baby swap storyline which attracted over 6,000 complaints, as well as complaints of showing too much violence and allegations of national and racial stereotypes. She was succeeded by Corinne Hollingworth. Her criticisms were widely reported in the tabloid press as ammunition in its existing hostility towards the BBC. [274] A 2012 agreement between the BBC, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and the Personal Managers' Association set out the pay rate for EastEnders scripts as 137.70 per minute of transmission time (4,131 for 30 minutes), which is 85 per cent of the rate for scripts for other BBC television series. [25] The visual images were taken from an aircraft flying over the East End of London at 1000 feet. 1) From Episode 39 (2 July 1985) onwards, ratings include the Sunday omnibus edition. Most watched programmes on Christmas Day 2020 1. In 2002, Louise Berridge succeeded Yorke as the Executive Producer. [380], In 1992, writer David Yallop successfully sued the BBC for 68,000 after it was revealed he had been hired by producer Mike Gibbon in 1989 to pen several controversial storylines in an effort to "slim down" the cast; however, after Gibbon left the programme, executive producers chose not to use Yallop's storylines, which put the BBC in breach of the contract Yallop had signed with them. After weeks of build-up, the downfall of serial killer Pat Phelan gave Coronation Street its biggest viewing figures in three years this Spring. [77] In 2012, Kirkwood chose to leave his role as executive producer and was replaced by Lorraine Newman. Kate Lock also wrote four novels centred on more recent characters; Steve Owen (Martin Kemp), Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) and Tiffany Mitchell (Martine McCutcheon). 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[42] Barbara Emile then became the Executive Producer of EastEnders,[43][44] remaining with EastEnders until early 1995. The ratings are not combined with the omnibus before 29 June 1998, but are combined thereafter. [35], By the end of 1989 EastEnders had acquired a new executive producer, Michael Ferguson, who had previously been a successful producer on ITV's The Bill. Get Xtra", "BBC Three 1 December 2006 BBC Genome", "Web drama comes of age with EastEnders spin-off", "Walford returns to web with second series of EastEnders: E20", "EastEnders joins forces with Michael Wood and Wallace & Gromit to inspire a life full of learning for BBC audiences", "Soaps 'Enders, Corrie "CIN" crossover confirmed Digital Spy", "First look at Eastenders Irish spin-off Redwater but have producers learned from previous "Oirish" mistakes? [310] The series was broadcast in the United States until BBC America ceased broadcasts of the serial in 2003, amidst fan protests. Some interior shots are filmed in the actual buildings. It has frequently been referred to in many different media, including songs and television programmes. ALT. EastEnders ratings dropped to lowest figures in the soap's 36-year history (Image: BBC). Question 9: How many viewers watched the Friday 4th June 2010 episode of the popular BBC1 soap series EastEnders? He was a racist thug, who often tried to lead other young characters astray. [20] Ethel Skinner was based on an old woman she met in a pub, with ill-fitting false teeth, and a "face to rival a neon sign", holding a Yorkshire Terrier in one hand and a pint of Guinness in the other. Danny decided he wanted to leave the BBC soap because of the dwindling viewing figures, . 14 million in April 1993. The Royal Wedding attracted just 13.59m viewers for its single-channel broadcast, the lowest figure for a number one show since ratings began. The set was constructed by the BBC in-house construction department under construction manager Mike Hagan. [114] In May 2021, it was announced that from 14 June 2021, boxsets of episodes would be uploaded to BBC iPlayer each Monday for three weeks. Under new producers, EastEnders and Emmerdale continued to clash at times, and Emmerdale tended to come out on top, giving EastEnders lower than average ratings. This led to the introduction of some characters who were deliberately conceived as comic or light-hearted. [116], On 12 October 2021, it was announced that EastEnders would partake in a special week-long crossover event involving multiple British soaps to promote the topic of climate change ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Of that, 2.9million was spent on scripts and 6.9million went towards paying actors, extras and chaperones for child actors. Figures show that on July 31 the London-based soap opera recorded its lowest ever viewing figures since the show first aired in 1985. She commented, "I don't want to be disloyal, but I think you need a few mature people in a soap because they give it backbone and body if all the main people are young it gets a bit thin and inexperienced. It's a far cry from the 30million who tuned in to. [156] Following criticism aimed at the show's over-emphasis on "gangsters" in 2005, such characters have been significantly reduced. In 1993, George Street was added, and soon after Walford East Underground station was built, to create further locations when EastEnders went from two to three episodes per week. EastEnders fans will know that Danny Dyer left his role as Mick Carter on Christmas Day last year (Sunday December 25, 2022). Street Star Bill Lashes "Steamy" EastEnders". [391][392][393], In October 2014, the BBC defended a storyline, after receiving 278 complaints about 6 October 2014 episode where pub landlady Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was raped by Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo). He said: Life is tough in the East End. [269] Bywater only discovered Bobby was responsible for Lucy's death on the morning of Thursday, 19 February, several hours before they filmed the scenes revealing Bobby as Lucy's killer. [271] The episode was then copied onto D3 video. [232][228] The episodes are usually filmed about six[228] to eight weeks in advance of broadcast. Complaints against a scene in which Little Mo's face was pushed in gravy on Christmas Day were upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Council; however, a helpline after this episode attracted over 2000 calls. Ofcom also took into account the programme's role in presenting sometimes challenging or distressing social issues. On the 9th January, it faced FA Cup football and was watched by 3.37m , only 200k behind Emmerdale. "[74][75] EastEnders started broadcasting in high definition on 25 December 2010. Tournament officials have revealed encouraging viewing figures for the men's, women's and wheelchair competitions so far, with broadcast figures up to and including last Sunday showing a cumulative total of more than 18.7million viewers. EastEnders won the battle with 8.4 million viewers (41% share) while Coronation Street lagged with 7.3 million viewers (34 per cent share). February 27, 2023 alexandra bonefas scott No Comments . In November 2011, a storyline showed character Billy Mitchell, played by Perry Fenwick, selected to be a torch bearer for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [140] The original matriarch was Lou Beale (Anna Wing), though later examples include Mo Harris (Laila Morse),[141] Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement),[142] Zainab Masood (Nina Wadia),[143] Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell),[144] Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth),[145] Jean Slater (Gillian Wright),[146] and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal). storyline, which saw Bradley's wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) reveal that she was the murderer. It was also shown after the Sunday omnibus. In 2007, EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale averaged 8.7 million viewers between them, but by 2017 this had dropped to 6.9 million. ", "EastEnders 30th anniversary: The most memorable moments of the hit BBC soap", "TV ratings January 29: EastEnders edges past Emmerdale", "EastEnders: 'Who Killed Lucy?' [340] In the spin-off, the Moons visit Ireland where they "search for answers to some very big questions". The 23rd October saw Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor bow out in the BBC Centenary Special, The Power of the Doctor. [34] In 1989, there was a deliberate attempt to increase the lighter, more comic aspects of life in Albert Square. [263] In January 2013, on-location filming at Grahame Park in Colindale, north London, was interrupted by at least seven youths who threw a firework at the set and threatened to cut members of the crew. EastEnders has had varying success with ethnic minority characters. [208] The EastEnders lot was designed by Keith Harris, who was a senior designer within the production team together with supervising art directors Peter Findley and Gina Parr. Robinson also earned tabloid soubriquet "Axeman of Albert Square" after sacking a large number of characters in one hit, and several more thereafter. Other events to mark the anniversary were a spin-off DVD, EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford , and an Internet spin-off, EastEnders: E20 . storyline. The overnight TV ratings refer only to live television viewing and do not include online or catch-up audiences. Above all, we wanted realism". [176] Other examples include Paul Priestly (Mark Thrippleton) and Trevor Short (Phil McDermott),[177] In 1989 especially, characters were brought in who were deliberately conceived as comic or light-hearted. [236] These were replaced by specially recorded election material, including representatives from each major party, and a scene recorded on the day after the election reflecting the result, which was broadcast the following Tuesday. Main Page; Discuss; All Pages; Community; Interactive Maps; Recent Blog Posts; Navigation. The Circle was the new kid on the reality TV block when it 'entered the chat' in 2018, with the show . [332] As part of the BBC's digital push, EastEnders Xtra was introduced in 2005. Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) returned 14 years after he was believed to have died, a feat repeated by Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in 2015. A behind the scenes video of EastEnders, hosted by Matt Di Angelo, who played Deano Wicks on the show, was put on the site the same day,[59] and was followed by another on 6 March 2007. [78] Dominic Treadwell-Collins was appointed as the new executive producer on 19 August 2013[79][80] and was credited on 9 December. [148], The show often includes strong, brassy, long-suffering women who exhibit diva-like behaviour and stoically battle through an array of tragedy and misfortune. The programme has more recently included a higher number of teenagers and successful young adults in a bid to capture the younger television audience. The exterior set for the fictional Albert Square is located in the permanent backlot of the BBC Elstree Centre, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, at .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}513932N 01640W / 51.65889N 0.27778W / 51.65889; -0.27778, and is outdoors and open to the weather. The increased competition from ITV meant that EastEnders viewing figures were down . It continues to draw in hefty viewing figures even in the age of streaming services. [287], On 21 February 2022, it was announced that from 7 March 2022, EastEnders would begin airing from Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm, therefore no longer airing on a Friday. [290][291] It reverted to a weekend daytime slot as from January 2013 on BBC Two. New Zealand became the first to broadcast EastEnders overseas, the first episode being shown on 27 September 1985. The poor ratings motivated the press into reporting viewers were bored with implausible and ill-thought-out storylines. 2) Only two ratings are unavailable - ratings for episodes 29 and 30. [30] By Christmas 1985, the tabloids could not get enough of the soap. [15][129] Other parts of the Square and set interiors are based on other locations. The launch show in 1985 attracted 17.35 million viewers. It is estimated that the show's new set is costing 86million of licence fee cash. In February 2016, the repeat moved to W, the rebranded Watch, after BBC Three became an online-only channel. [233] This time difference has been known to cause problems when filming outdoor scenes. [139] The matriarchal role is one that has been seen in various reincarnations since the programme's inception, often depicted as the centre of the family unit. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives. Figures show that on July 31 the London-based soap opera recorded its lowest. In tragedy theres humour. Episodes are shown roughly one week after their UK broadcast. "[396], In 2022, EastEnders aired their first male rape scene which saw Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan) rape Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).
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