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Are you ready for tonight's episode of EastEnders? Well, before you dive in, we just want to give you a heads up that this article contains spoilers. So, if you want to avoid them, you might want to skip reading this for now. But if you're curious, then keep on reading!
As you tune in to tonight's episode of EastEnders, you might notice something different. That's because the show's iconic opening titles and theme tune have been given a makeover, and it's for a very special reason. The intro has been transformed into a retro 4:3 aspect ratio, and some of London's famous landmarks are missing, like the O2 Arena and Olympic Park.
But don't worry, it's not a mistake. These are actually the original titles from way back in 1985! And if you listen closely, you'll notice that the iconic 'doof doofs' are missing from the beginning, as they were only used in the closing credits back then. But why the sudden change, you ask? Well, it's all connected to tonight's episode.
In this special episode, we'll be taken back in time to 1985. Most of the action will be set 40 years ago, as we see Phil Mitchell struggling with flashbacks and hallucinations from his youth. We've seen his mental health deteriorate over the past few months, and in this episode, we'll see him experiencing signs of psychosis.
In the previous episode, Sharon Watts noticed that Phil was missing from Billy and Honey Mitchell's joint stag and hen do. She went to look for him and found his house completely empty. And then we saw Phil knocking on the door of his childhood home, where his mother Peggy welcomed him in. It's a trip down memory lane for Phil, and the return of the original opening sequence is a fitting nod to both the era and the show's upcoming 40th anniversary.
But wait, have the titles been changed before? Yes, they have. The original design was used from 1985 to 1993 and was created by Alan Jeapes. He aimed for simplicity in the titles, wanting them to remain interesting without looking dated. He used aerial photographs of London to create a graphic image of the River Thames and the city's docks and tributaries. Fun fact: he even painted the river blue to hide any joins in the picture!
In 1993, the titles were replaced with a new, more soulful theme tune by composer Simon May, which some fans called the 'jazzy theme'. But after just a year, a new arrangement, closer to the original, was introduced. And in 1999, the view was updated to include the Millennium Dome.
But the most memorable change occurred in 1998 when Roy Evans took his wife Pat to Paris for the World Cup final. Instead of the River Thames, we saw the Seine in the end credits. And now, as we approach the show's 40th anniversary, the original titles have made a comeback.
So, if you're a fan of EastEnders, get ready for a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 40 years of the show. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you! Just drop us an email. And don't forget to leave a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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