July 3rd 2024.
Wow, it seems like there's never a dull moment with this group of characters on EastEnders! Recently, the executive producer Chris Clenshaw gave fans a sneak peek into what's in store for the show's 40th anniversary next year. As any true soap fan knows, February 19, 1985 was a significant date – it marked the first time we were introduced to the residents of Albert Square and heard that iconic theme tune.
Do you remember the low-key 15th anniversary celebrations in 2000? The community gathered in The Queen Vic to deal with an unexploded WWII bomb. And who could forget the thrilling live episode in 2010, where we saw the reveal of Archie Mitchell's murderer and the shocking fall of Bradley Branning from the pub's roof? It's almost become a tradition for EastEnders to have a big stunt or wrap up a long-running storyline around this time. The 30th anniversary brought us the revelation that Bobby Beale had killed his own sister Lucy, and just last year, the residents embarked on a Thames river cruise that ended in disaster.
With the 40th anniversary just around the corner, all of us diehard EastEnders fans are dying to know what the producers have planned. Chris recently shared with The Sun that "the nostalgic element means a lot" as they head into this milestone year. He also hinted at some exciting treats in store for fans as we reach the end of the year. Color us intrigued!
Speaking of treats, could we see some old familiar faces make a comeback in Walford? When asked about the possibility, Chris said it all depends on the story and where the characters are. But he stressed that any return would have to make sense for the character and the overall plot. Of course, we can't forget the shock of Kathy's return from the dead during the Lucy drama in 2015. It just goes to show that anything is possible in the world of EastEnders.
Chris also shared that the 40th anniversary has been in the works for quite some time, and they're already planning for the highly anticipated Christmas episodes. We can't help but wonder how they'll top last year's epic murder mystery. Things certainly got watery for the 35th anniversary, with the characters facing a boat disaster.
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For those who may have missed it, last year's Christmas episode featured a flash-forward scene that hinted at a death in the pub. Six key women were seen standing around a body, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. But when the big reveal finally came, it turned out to be a red herring. While the body was that of Nish Panesar, he wasn't actually dead. However, just moments later, Linda Carter shocked everyone by stabbing Keanu Taylor in the back with a meat thermometer. So many questions, so few answers – it looks like we'll have to wait a while before we find out anything else.
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