On 17 November 1987, EastEnders aired a kiss between characters Colin Russell (played by Lord Michael Cashman) and his boyfriend Barry Clark (Gary Hailes) on the side of the head. There was a "furore" ...

An EastEnders scriptwriter says the famous soap series was created in a private meeting room in BBC Wales' old Broadcasting House in Llandaff, Cardiff. Rob Gittins, from Carmarthenshire, has written ...

EastEnders fans have been left floored after realising Jacqueline Jossa is related to a soap co-star. Actress Jacqueline shot ...

EastEnders has confirmed that Matthew James Morrison will be leaving the BBC soap after the decision was made to write out ...

The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.

In the early research stages of EastEnders, multiple cities were considered for the new soap, from Manchester to London to Birmingham, according to BBC archive documents. But one audience report ...

Anita Dobson has said returning to EastEnders to play Angie Watts brought closure for both her and the character. Dobson made a surprise return on Wednesday as she reprised her iconic role in honour ...

"It feels like this was filmed 20 years ago," my boyfriend says within the first five minutes of watching Coronation Street. Shots are dimly lit, characters stand around in dated kitchens and ...

How well do you know the UK's favourite soap? As EastEnders celebrates 40 years of Albert Square drama, do you consider yourself Queen of the Vic when it comes to EastEnders knowledge, or is it last ...

On the 19 February 1985, 13 million viewers settled down in front of their televisions to watch the BBC's bold venture into the world of soap opera. EastEnders, which began as a twice-weekly ...