Actress Patsy Palmer returning to EastEnders as Bianca Jackson
Actress Patsy Palmer is set for a return to EastEnders with a “blistering storyline”.
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TV Choice Awards in new venue after Dorchester boycott over Brunei LGBT laws
The TV Choice awards will take place at The Hilton in London after organisers boycotted The Dorchester Hotel over Brunei’s anti-LGBT laws.
The Young Ones star Adrian Edmondson to join EastEnders
Comedy actor Adrian Edmondson is to join the cast of EastEnders.
Lorraine Stanley reveals struggles as an actor before plum EastEnders role
EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has said she is grateful to have a role in the soap after years of appearing in just one episode of other programmes.
EastEnders actors praised for powerful episode
EastEnders stars have been praised for their role in an emotional episode centring on the near suicide of Sean Slater.
EastEnders fans ‘heartbroken’ as Jean Slater shaves her head in cancer storyline
EastEnders fans have spoken out about emotional scenes as Jean Slater shaves her head after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
EastEnders recognised in British Soap Award nominations for knife crime special
EastEnders has been recognised for its knife crime special in the nominations list for the 21st British Soap Awards.
Suicide storyline for returning EastEnder Sean Slater
EastEnders’ Sean Slater hinted he may take his own life in the latest episode of the BBC soap.
EastEnders works with Samaritans on Sean Slater storyline
EastEnders bosses have been working with Samaritans on Sean Slater’s storyline, as it was revealed the character has been contemplating suicide.
Barbara Windsor thanks public after dementia donations hit £100,000
Dame Barbara Windsor has thanked the public after donations to Barbara’s Revolutionaries, her husband’s team running the Virgin Money London Marathon, hit £100,000 with two days to go.
Carol Harrison: Work dried up after I was axed from EastEnders
Carol Harrison has said she went from “desirable to desperate” after she was given the boot from EastEnders.
Sean Slater returns after a decade away in new EastEnders pics
Returning EastEnders character Sean Slater is already making an impact in new pictures from the soap.
Love Island winner Jack Fincham still has ‘a lot of love’ for Dani Dyer
Jack Fincham has said he still has “a lot of love” for Dani Dyer following their break-up.
EastEnders star Jake Wood inspired by Barbara Windsor to run London Marathon
EastEnders star Jake Wood said Dame Barbara Windsor’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease has been a source of inspiration during his marathon training.
Natalie Cassidy ‘honoured’ to run London Marathon for Dame Barbara Windsor
Natalie Cassidy has said thinking of Dame Barbara Windsor’s smile will spur her on to finish the London Marathon.
EastEnders star June Brown will not quit Guinness or cigarettes at 92
EastEnders veteran June Brown will not give up her wine, Guinness or cigarettes even as she approaches 93.
Fans think EastEnders episode should have been dedicated to Sandy Ratcliff
EastEnders fans have said they are “disappointed” after the BBC One soap failed to dedicate tonight’s episode to Sandy Ratcliff, who has died aged 70.
Original EastEnders cast member Sandy Ratcliff dies aged 70
Sandy Ratcliff, one of EastEnders’ original cast members, has died aged 70.
EastEnders star June Brown says she is losing her sight
EastEnders star June Brown is reportedly losing her sight and is unable to recognise her friends.
BBC Studios revives academy in bid to find next generation of drama writers
A former EastEnders producer who commissioned hit BBC shows including Shameless, Life On Mars and The Street will head up a revived academy for up-and-coming scriptwriters.
Grange Hill Zammo actor Lee MacDonald cast in EastEnders
Grange Hill star Lee MacDonald has been cast in EastEnders more than 30 years after he played troubled schoolboy Zammo in the children’s TV series.
Tiffany lashes out at Sonia after being caught stealing in new EastEnders pics
Tiffany Butcher delivers a stinging slap to her aunt Sonia Fowler in new EastEnders pictures.
Love Island’s Gabby Allen cuts stylish figure at Eaten By Lions premiere
Former Love Island star Gabby Allen and her pop star boyfriend Myles Stephenson looked chic as they arrived at the premiere of Eaten By Lions.
Soaring cost of rebuilding EastEnders set slammed by MPs
MPs have criticised the BBC’s plans to rebuild the set of EastEnders after it shot millions of pounds over budget – partly due to plans to make it appear old.
EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis ‘absolutely fine’ after reports she was attacked
EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis has said she is “absolutely fine” following reports she was attacked on a night out.
Jessica Plummer’s EastEnders debut to spark conflict within Taylor family
Neon Jungle singer Jessica Plummer will arrive in Albert Square this month as she makes her EastEnders debut as Chantelle Atkins – daughter of Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker.
Midsomer Murders is a luxury compared to EastEnders pace, says Annette Badland
Annette Badland has dubbed her new role on Midsomer Murders “luxurious” in comparison to her three-year stint on EastEnders.
Brookside star Paul Usher set to star in EastEnders
Brookside star Paul Usher is joining the cast of EastEnders.
EastEnders’ Ruby Allen begs for forgiveness after confronting sex assault victim
Ruby Allen tracked down and confronted the man who accused her of sexual assault in Tuesday’s episode of EastEnders.
EastEnders fans mourn Dr Legg after his ‘beautiful’ and topical death
Long-time EastEnders character Dr Harold Legg has died in a topical and “beautiful” scene which has moved fans.
Shane Richie recalls sleeping rough in plea to treat homeless with dignity
EastEnders star Shane Richie has told how he spent 10 days sleeping rough as a struggling actor.
Danniella Westbrook: I would use 11 bags of cocaine a day if I had the money
Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has said she would still be using “11 bags” of cocaine a day if she had the money.