Former Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood, to take over Eastenders

Bryan Kirkwood will succeed Diederick Santer as EastEnders Executive Producer following his decision to step down from the role in February 2010.
He will take over from Santer next year after EastEnders celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Kirkwood comes to EastEnders having spent three years producing Hollyoaks, during which time the show enjoyed awards success and soaring popularity.
