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Danny Dyer Forced To Take A Break From 'Eastenders' Over Drinking Concerns
Danny Dyer has reportedly been forced to take a break for a “number of weeks” from the set of ‘EastEnders’, after producers told him he needed to “sort his life out” following a reputed string...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2017
Former Blue Member Lee Ryan Joining 'Eastenders'
Former Blue singer Lee Ryan is set to join ‘EastEnders’ in a role as new bad boy ‘Woody’ Woodward, with the BBC soap promising he will “ruffle feathers and break hearts” in Albert Square.He’s the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2017
Spoiler! Is This How Ronnie And Roxy Mitchell Will Be Leaving 'Eastenders'?
Last month ‘Eastenders’ stars Samantha Womack and Rita Simons confirmed they would be leaving the BBC soap after 10 years playing sisters Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell. Fans had hoped that the twosome would be saying...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 September 2016
Rita Simons To Leave 'Eastenders' With Soap Sister Samantha Womack
Rita Simons has announced she’s also departing ‘Eastenders’, alongside on-screen sister Samantha Womack. Simons has played Roxy Mitchell on Albert Square since she was introduced with sister Ronnie 2007 and the pair are set to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2016
Samantha Womack Thanks Her Fans After Announcing 'Eastenders' Exit
Samantha Womack has sent her heartfelt thanks to her fans after she revealed at the weekend that she’s to step down from her role in ‘EastEnders’ after nearly a decade.The 43 year old British actress...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2016
Samantha Womack Quits 'Eastenders' After Nearly 10 Years
Samantha Womack is leaving ‘Eastenders’ after nearly a decade on the BBC soap playing Ronnie Mitchell. According to The Sun, bosses have offered the actress the chance to go out with a bang in a...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2016
Bbc Defends Violent Bobby Beale Scenes After Viewer Complaints
The BBC has defended Friday night’s (May 20th) episode of ‘Eastenders’ in which viewers saw young Bobby Beale violently assault his mum Jane with a hockey stick. Some viewers took to Twitter to complain to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2016
'Eastenders' Confirms Plans To Build A Mosque On Set
The BBC is overhauling the set of its showcase soap opera ‘EastEnders’ in a bid to make it more representative of the real East End of London, adding a mosque, among other features, at its...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2016
Danny Dyer Leaves 'Good Morning Britain' Viewers In Stitches With Wedding Question Responses
Cockney cheeky chap Danny Dyer was on great form during a daytime TV appearance today, as he left viewers in stitches with his hilarious responses to Susanna Reid’s questions during an interview on ‘Good Morning...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2016
Danny Dyer Reveals He Was Almost Broke Before 'Eastenders' Role
He was one of the most ubiquitous faces of British film and television during the mid-noughties, but Danny Dyer has revealed the “desperate” financial situation he was in before the BBC offered him a part...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2015
'Eastenders' Becomes First British Soap Opera To Cast A Transgender Actor
The BBC has made a piece of television history by becoming the first British station to cast a transgender actor in a transgender role in a soap opera. The long-running ‘EastEnders’ has cast 21 year...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2015
Danny Dyer Auditioned For 'Game Of Thrones'. Three Times.
It may be a vehicle for a great deal of British acting talent, but ‘Game of Thrones’ is apparently unwilling to accommodate Danny Dyer. The ‘Eastenders’ star has apparently auditioned for the HBO smash series...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2015
Danny Dyer Soiled Himself After Emotional Eastenders Scenes
Hardman actor Danny Dyer soiled himself in his dressing room after filming a series of exhausting scenes for soap opera Eastenders.The British actor, who plays pub landlord Mick in the hit show, became so drained...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 January 2015
Downton Abbey And Eastenders Take Top Prizes At National Television Awards
Downton Abbey and U.K. soap Eastenders were named the best of the best at Britain's National Television Awards (Ntas) on Wednesday (21Jan15).The acclaimed period programme was named Best Drama at the prizegiving, while the long-running...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 January 2015
Eastenders Actor John Bardon - Jim Branning - Dies Aged 75
Eastenders actor John Bardon, who played Dot Branning's husband Jim, has died aged 75. Bardon suffered a stroke seven years ago and was forced to reduce his appearances on the BBC One soap opera.John Bardon...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 September 2014
Jacqueline Jossa And Dan Osbourne Expecting Baby
The pitter patter of tiny feet is heading to Albert Square as Jacqueline Jossa, better known as Laura Branning, has announced she is expecting a baby with her on/off boyfriend Dan Osbourne.Osbourne and Jossa pictured...
By Hannah Woodhead in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 August 2014
Bbc’S Bame Representation Called Into Question Again; 'Eastenders' Compared To E. London
In a bid to convey the lack of Black, Asian and minority ethnic representation in Eastenders, The BBC's audience council in England compared the population of Walthamstow in east London with Walford, the fictional home...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
Eastenders Soap Star Khali Best Suspended From Show
British soap star Khali Best has been suspended from top soap Eastenders for three months due to bad behaviour.The actor, who plays Dexter Hartman on the long-running Bbc show, was handed the disciplinary action by...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2014
Ricky Norwood Suspended From Eastenders Over Drugs Scandal
British actor Ricky Norwood has been suspended from hit U.K. soap opera Eastenders after he was caught up in a drug scandal.Norwood, who plays Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb on the long-running show, was hauled before Bbc...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2014
Eastenders Actor Ricky Norwood Suspended Over Cannabis Skype Video
Eastenders actor Ricky Norwood - who plays Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb on the long-running BBC soap -has been suspended after reportedly being videoed smoking cannabis. Show bosses made the decision on Monday (April 1) after...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 April 2014
Danny Dyer Hopes Tv Stint Will Revive London Slang
British actor Danny Dyer is hoping his stint in hit U.K. soap opera Eastenders will help revive the dying London dialect of rhyming slang.The London-born star is proud of his roots and the traditional local...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2013
Actress Suffered Miscarriage On Soap Set
British actress Kierston Wareing suffered a miscarriage on the set of popular soap opera Eastenders.The 37 year old, who has appeared in critically-acclaimed films such as Fish Tank and It's a Free World..., joined the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2013
Danny Dyer And The Carter Family Set To Rock Albert Sq This Christmas
Why can’t Christmases just be nice, kind of like they are in real life, for the most part? You’ll never get a hassle free one on Eastenders – the festive period has become a time...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2013
Danny Dyer Hopes Tv Role Will Transform Career After String Of Flops
Actor Danny Dyer decided to accept a role in longrunning British soap opera Eastenders over fears his career had become a joke following a string of film flops.The Business star will join the beloved show...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2013
Danny Dyer Signs Up For Soap Role After Original Snub
British actor Danny Dyer has landed a role in longrunning U.K. soap opera Eastenders, four years after snubbing the show.The Business star will play Mick Carter, the new landlord of the programme's iconic Queen Victoria...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2013
Eastenders' Cast Pays Tribute To Anna Wing
Anna Wing, most famous for her role as Lou Beale in EastEnders, died on Sunday 7th July at the age of 98. The EastEnders' cast have paid tribute to the actress who starred alongside them...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 July 2013
Soap Legend Anna Wing – You Know Her As Lou Beale – Dies Aged 98
Anna Wing – whose turn as Lou Beale in Eastenders lasted for 232 episodes – has sadly passed away aged 98. She died on Sunday, The BBC report. Possibly the last of her kind, with...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 July 2013
Christmas Tv Viewing Figures Down From 2011, While Eastenders Wins The Day, Again
The focal point of any Christmas day emits from the box of which all our furniture is pointed at: the television. Christmas telly, in the U.K at least, is famous for being paradoxically depressing, but...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 December 2012
Amy Winehouse's Parents Moved To Tears At Vigil
Amy Winehouse's parents broke down in tears as they visited the late singer's house on the first anniversary of her death yesterday (23.07.12). Mitch and Janis Winehouse were joined by one of Amy's best friends,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 July 2012
Kim Kardashian Wants Part In UK Soap
Kim Kardashian wants a part in 'Coronation Street'.The 31-year-old socialite has asked a top American movie producer who works in London to speak to their UK contacts about a cameo role in the British soap.Kim...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2012
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