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Writers:
Colin Brake (writer)
Andrew Collins (writer)
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Release Date:
19 February 1985 (UK) more
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Plot:
The everyday lives of the inhabitants of Albert Square in the East-End of London. full summary
Awards:
115 wins & 136 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(890 articles)
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A national treasure! more (83 total)

Cast

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Steve McFadden ... Phil (1,879 episodes, 1990-2009)
Adam Woodyatt ... Ian / ... (1,837 episodes, 1985-2009)
Pam St. Clement ... Pat / ... (1,573 episodes, 1986-2009)
Wendy Richard ... Pauline / ... (1,406 episodes, 1985-2006)
Barbara Windsor ... Peggy (1,382 episodes, 1994-2009)
June Brown ... Dot / ... (1,278 episodes, 1985-2009)
Sid Owen ... Ricky (1,010 episodes, 1989-2009)
Todd Carty ... Mark (986 episodes, 1990-2003)
Ross Kemp ... Grant (971 episodes, 1990-2006)
Letitia Dean ... Sharon / ... (928 episodes, 1985-2006)
Natalie Cassidy ... Sonia (881 episodes, 1993-2007)
Perry Fenwick ... Billy (880 episodes, 1998-2009)
John Bardon ... Jim (785 episodes, 1996-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
East 8 (UK) (working title)
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Runtime:
30 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (1985-1991) | Stereo (1991-)

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Trivia:
In August 2006, the show went through a bad patch averaging only 3.9 million viewers per episode. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Phil and Grant are in the woods with Danny, the camera's shadow is visible several times. more
Quotes:
Sharon: I was a bit short with Pauline, bit her head off.
Dennis: She'll grow a new one!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Just a Minute: (#4.4)" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
Theme more

FAQ

What Happened to Jake Moon?
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9 out of 16 people found the following review useful.
A national treasure!, 7 January 2003
Author: Joanna (thinkinfairytales) from England

EastEnders is described by the BBC as a drama and so it should be. There is a strange snobbery concerning soap operas and though EE is on four times a week it is so well-written and performed that I think of it as a drama and not a soap opera.

A recent episode, featuring three seperate conversations - Laura/Garry, Kat/Zoe and Ant/Patrick - was absolutely outstanding. It was what EastEnders does best, filling a half hour with some of the best acting and dialogue I have seen on TV, and not many shows could pull off half an hour of just talking and keep it interesting. The show is famous for its 'two-handers' such as Dot and Ethel/Matthew and Steve which were all outstanding.

As a scriptwriter I find EastEnders to be consistently excellent and would certainly recommend it as a template for aspiring writers who wish to learn how to write and write it well.

A national treasure.

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