February 9th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders, Jessie Wallace

After hearing that Alfie Moon would be returning to Eastenders later this year, we had hoped that Kat Slater would make a comeback too. We were elated today to hear that she will!
The Sun reports that actress Jessie Wallace has signed an initial one year contract to reprise her role as Kat. Jessie last appeared on the BBC soap as Kat and Alfie left the Square on Christmas Day 2005, to start a new life in America.
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February 7th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders, Shane Richie

Shane Richie will be reprising his role as Alfie Moon and returning to BBC soap Eastenders.
The 45-year-old actor left Walford on Christmas Day 2005 when Alfie and wife Kat (Jessie Wallace) reunited and left to make a new life in America. Richie will begin filming on the soap this autumn and will be on screen for the all important Christmas storylines.
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February 7th, 2010 by Lynn Rowlands-Connolly. Tags: Coming up on EastEnders, Eastenders, Eastenders Spoilers, Soap spoilers

On Monday, Bradley’s anxious when he spots DCI Marsden on the Square, but Stacey reminds him that they need to continue acting normally, otherwise Marsden will realise that something’s not right.
Back at the Slaters’, Bradley’s in a panic as he tells Stacey that he can’t stop thinking about Archie and the events of Christmas Day. He adds that secrets are always revealed eventually. Stacey tries to reassure Bradley and she insists that their family is the most important thing now, not Archie’s murder.
Later, Jack turns up at the Car Lot and in front of Max, bluntly asks Bradley why he had blood on his hands on Christmas Day. As Max argues with Jack about the accusation, the pair turn to see that Bradley’s disappeared, just as Marsden turns up. However, Jack refuses to talk about Archie and a suspicious Marsden soon leaves. With that, the Branning brother split up to try to find Bradley. Read more & comment »
February 1st, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders

Remember that party that Lucy Beale threw in Amira’s flat last December? Well it turns out that losing her virginity to Square newcomer Leon Small (Sam Attwater) will turn Lucy’s life upside down as she falls pregnant aged just 16.
Her dad Ian Beale will be furious with the news but stepmum Jane sees it as the answer to her prayers for a baby.
A source told The Sun:
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January 30th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Barbara Windsor, Eastenders

Barbara Windsor hasn’t even left Eastenders yet and already sources are reporting that her comeback is already sorted.
Rumours were rife that Bab’s character Peggy Mitchell would be killed off this spring, but insiders insist that the TV legend just needs a bit of a break.
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January 30th, 2010 by Lynn Rowlands-Connolly. Tags: Coming up on EastEnders, Eastenders, Eastenders Spoilers, Soap spoilers

On Monday, Peggy’s struggling to come to terms with the fact that Roxy’s in charge of the Vic, and a stubborn Roxy refuses to accept help, claiming that she wants to learn the ropes for herself.
Roxy’s annoyed later when she receives a letter from Tracey’s solicitor advising that she’s going to pursue an unfair dismissal claim. Peggy quickly suggests that they take Tracey back, but Roxy refuses to listen and announces that she’s going to hold “auditions” for a new barmaid, but she concedes that Tracey can apply.
As the auditions begin, Amira, Billy and Stacey are among the interviewees, and with the help of her new barmen – Danny and Christian – they put the potential staff through their paces in a series of challenges… Read more & comment »
January 29th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders

Eastenders Whitney Dean is about to find herself a new man, but what about her old boyfriend Todd?
The Walford lass is set to fall for Billie Jackson, her stepmum Bianca Jackson’s youngest brother.
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January 27th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders

Eastenders newlywed Amira cheats on husband Syed next week, with Walford newcomer Danny Mitchell.
After being told by Zainab that she needs to spend more time with her husband, Amira surprises him by wearing just a long black coat and lingerie. However Syed isn’t interested and tells her to get dressed. Amira runs out and bumps into Ronny and Roxy’s long lost brother Danny, the encounter ends in a kiss.
January 26th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Coronation Street, Eastenders, Kym Marsh

Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has claimed that the soap deserved to win the ‘Best Serial Drama’ award at last week’s NTA ceremony.
She said in her new! magazine column: “Coronation Street won Best Serial Drama at the National Television Awards last Wednesday, and I was delighted.
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January 25th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders, Preeya Kalidas

Preeya Kalidas has revealed that she is quitting Eastenders, in order to pursue a pop career.
The Mirror reports that the actress, who plays newlywed Amira Masood, will leave the Walford based soap this summer.
A spokesperson for the actress said: “The BBC and Preeya agreed to extend her contract for a short period because of her prominent storyline. She is at present recording her first record, due to be released in the summer.”
January 23rd, 2010 by Lynn Rowlands-Connolly. Tags: Coming up on EastEnders, Eastenders, Eastenders Spoilers, Soap spoilers

On Monday, Pat’s gasping for breath on the floor, and just before she falls unconscious, she calls out Janine’s name. With that, Ricky arrives just before the paramedics burst through the door and inform the family that Pat’s in cardiac arrest.
Bianca’s devastated over what’s happened and demands answers from Janine about what was said to cause Pat’s heart attack. Janine, however, refuses to say anything. Later at the hospital, the doctors confirm that Pat’s had a heart attack, prompting Bianca to again ask Janine what they were arguing about.
The doctor goes on to reveal that Pat had an underlying condition that caused the cardiac arrest. Ricky’s stuck in the middle as his sister and fiancé continue to argue. Read more & comment »
January 22nd, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders, Steve McFadden

Eastenders actor Steve McFadden is threatening to leave the soap and admitted that he isn’t keen to continue without Barbara Windsor.
Barbara plays Peggy Mitchell, McFadden’s on screen mum and recently announced that she will be leaving the show this spring. McFadden has revealed that he may follow suit whn his contract expires in August.
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January 20th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Eastenders

EastEnders fans will soon have the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite soap when the BBC brings a bit of Albert Square to London’s East End.
EastEnders 25: The Exhibition will take place on 5 and 6 February 2010, in the run-up to the programme’s live 25th anniversary episode which will transmit on 19 February on BBC One.
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January 18th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Bradley Branning, Eastenders

In a truly shocking twist to the Eastenders who killed Archie Mitchell storyline, much loved character Bradley Branning is to commit suicide.
The Sun reports that Bradley will throw himself off a Walford building in despair and that his funeral has already been filmed.
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January 16th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Barbara Windsor, BBC, Eastenders, Hannah Waterman, Ricky Groves

Eastenders actress Barbara Windsor has stepped in to act as a mediator between her former co-stars Rickey Groves and Hannah Waterman.
The pair, who had been married for three years, split on New Years Eve and relations have reportedly gotten nasty ever since.
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