All you need is a blue tie and an Alka Seltzer
Since Eastenders is getting brand spanking new opening credits today, we thought it was only fair to remember the last time they were unofficially re-done. Harry Hill showed how simple it was to recreate the titles in the comfort of your own home.
9/07/2009
New Eastenders title sequence to debut tonight
New 3D Thames from now on
Environmentalists can rest easy knowing that the River Thames has got significantly cleaner over the last ten years. That's if the new Eastenders title sequence is to be believed at least.
The murky Thames that has graced our screens for the past decade has been replaced by a much bluer version. The titles were last updated in 1999 to incorporate the Millenium Dome.
Eastenders boss Diedrick Santer said: "The style of the map image, as well as the content, was a little out of date."
But do you prefer the new titles or the old ones?
Environmentalists can rest easy knowing that the River Thames has got significantly cleaner over the last ten years. That's if the new Eastenders title sequence is to be believed at least.
The murky Thames that has graced our screens for the past decade has been replaced by a much bluer version. The titles were last updated in 1999 to incorporate the Millenium Dome.
Eastenders boss Diedrick Santer said: "The style of the map image, as well as the content, was a little out of date."
But do you prefer the new titles or the old ones?
9/06/2009
Eastenders Spoiler: Sam and Ricky to get engaged
And before the week is out!
Sam Mitchell is going to waste no time in rekindling old romances as she returns to the Square this week. Daniella Westbrook's character will end the week engaged to ex-husband Ricky.
The reunion is celebrated in traditional Walford style with a party at the Vic thrown by Peggy. Not everyone is feeling so jovial, least of all Bianca (who is faced with the prospect of losing her Rickaay) and Phil (who is seemingly the only character who remembers that Sam is on the run from a murder charge!).
Sam Mitchell is going to waste no time in rekindling old romances as she returns to the Square this week. Daniella Westbrook's character will end the week engaged to ex-husband Ricky.
The reunion is celebrated in traditional Walford style with a party at the Vic thrown by Peggy. Not everyone is feeling so jovial, least of all Bianca (who is faced with the prospect of losing her Rickaay) and Phil (who is seemingly the only character who remembers that Sam is on the run from a murder charge!).
Garry Hobbs in Strictly injury scare
Is there a mechanic in the house?
Eastenders star Ricky Groves has been forced to quit rehearsals for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing after picking up an injury. Groves (Garry Hobbs in 'Enders) was hit by tendonitis in his right leg.
The 41-year-old, who quit his role in Albert Square last month, had to ditch rehearsals with dance partner Erin Boag while the inflammation settled.
Groves is 14-1 to win the show.
[Via Mirror]
Eastenders star Ricky Groves has been forced to quit rehearsals for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing after picking up an injury. Groves (Garry Hobbs in 'Enders) was hit by tendonitis in his right leg.
The 41-year-old, who quit his role in Albert Square last month, had to ditch rehearsals with dance partner Erin Boag while the inflammation settled.
Groves is 14-1 to win the show.
[Via Mirror]
9/05/2009
Eastenders' biggest paid stars handed 15 per cent pay cuts
The recession reaches Walford
Some of Eastenders' biggest names have been told to take 15 per cent pay cuts. It is fair to say the soap's stars won't be feeling the pinch to quite the extent of you and me, but their wages have been dropped.
Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden - who play Peggy and Phil Mitchell respectively - face a £54,000 a year dent from their £360,000 salaries. Pam St Clement (Pat) will lose £49,500 of her £330,000 annual income, while Adam Woodyatt (Ian) will see his salary drop to £263,500 from £310,000.
The actors are paid their full wage if they appear in all four shows each week. They will be given the option of dropping their pay voluntarily or being left out of enough episodes to facilitate the pay cut.
[Via Mirror]
Some of Eastenders' biggest names have been told to take 15 per cent pay cuts. It is fair to say the soap's stars won't be feeling the pinch to quite the extent of you and me, but their wages have been dropped.
Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden - who play Peggy and Phil Mitchell respectively - face a £54,000 a year dent from their £360,000 salaries. Pam St Clement (Pat) will lose £49,500 of her £330,000 annual income, while Adam Woodyatt (Ian) will see his salary drop to £263,500 from £310,000.
The actors are paid their full wage if they appear in all four shows each week. They will be given the option of dropping their pay voluntarily or being left out of enough episodes to facilitate the pay cut.
[Via Mirror]
Classic Clip: Phil Mitchell covers Ian Beale in tomato ketchup
Very saucy
A not-so-rare example of Phil attacking Ian/Ian getting his comeuppance!
A not-so-rare example of Phil attacking Ian/Ian getting his comeuppance!
Top five Eastenders comebacks
This lot just couldn't stay away
1. Den Watts
The ultimate Walford comeback. Having been shot by a bunch of daffodils and sent for a quick dip in the canal, a return didn't seem to be on the cards for Dirty Den. But he was back in Albert Square dirtier than ever in 2003. That was until Sam, Chrissie and Zoe finished him off once and for all (we think).
1. Den Watts
The ultimate Walford comeback. Having been shot by a bunch of daffodils and sent for a quick dip in the canal, a return didn't seem to be on the cards for Dirty Den. But he was back in Albert Square dirtier than ever in 2003. That was until Sam, Chrissie and Zoe finished him off once and for all (we think).
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