October 2008

Small screen stars shine at NTAs

While the stars of the big screen were at the premiere of Bond the stars of the small screen were out in force at the National Television Awards.
Submitted by admin on 31 October 2008 - 9:44am

'Enders Tointon in hunt for Normal guy

Kara Tointon has revealed that she wants to date a guy with a "normal job". The EastEnders actress told The Mirror that her past relationships with fellow showbusiness stars have not worked out. "Maybe it's time to go out with a guy who does something completely different. A normal job," she said. The 25-year-old, who plays single mum Dawn Swann in the BBC soap, said her character has faced a traumatic time following the death of her fiancé Jase two months ago. "The last few months have been devastating. I’m worn out. Two months of solid crying takes its toll.
Submitted by admin on 26 October 2008 - 1:28pm

Max hit in hit and run whodunnit

EastEnders' Max Branning is left fighting for his life at the end of the month when he is dramatically mown down in a hit-and-run.

Max, played by 36-year-old Jake Wood, plots revenge against his brother Jack (Scott Maslen) when he has him arrested for attempted murder, but in a sensational Halloween twist, Max is knocked over by Darren Miller's (Charlie G. Hawkins) speeding car and left for dead.

Submitted by admin on 20 October 2008 - 6:57pm

Janine's big fat wedding day lie

EastEnders gold-digger Janine will make her big return to Albert Square — when Pat turns up to wreck her Jewish wedding.

The scheming killer (Charlie Brooks) has hoodwinked her ageing wealthy groom, telling him her family died in a car crash.

But stepmum Pat, brother Ricky and cousin Billy have got wind of her money-grabbing plan and burst in on the synagogue ceremony to tell a stunned congregation the truth.

But ex-jailbird Janine claims Pat is a mad woman who has mistaken her for someone else.

Submitted by admin on 16 October 2008 - 10:29am

Jessie's latest Strictly loser

Former EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has become the fourth celebrity contestant to be knocked out of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing series. Wallace, together with partner Darren Bennett, had to perform against singer Heather Small and her partner, Brian Fortuna, to stay in the series. But judge Arlene Phillips told her: "Sometimes you looked like you were on the football field." Wallace said: "It wish it could have been longer, but that's the game." "I've had a wicked time, Darren's brilliant," she added. Celebrities are paired with professional dance partners in the series, h
Submitted by admin on 13 October 2008 - 1:46pm

'Dying' Richard marries partner

Ex-EastEnders star Wendy Richard has married her partner, John Burns, ahead of receiving treatment for cancer. Former colleagues including Todd Carty, who played Richard's son Mark Fowler in the BBC One soap, were at the ceremony at a hotel in London's Mayfair. They were joined by her on-screen daughter-in-law Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Jackson, and Laila Morse, best known as Mo Harris. Richard recently revealed that she had an aggressive, terminal form of cancer. [b]'Pain-free day'[/b] Carty told reporters: "It was a wonderful day, a wonderful day for Wendy and John."
Submitted by admin on 10 October 2008 - 5:22pm

Guess what ... more complaints!

The BBC has been flooded with complaints after screening a gay kiss on EastEnders before the 9pm watershed. The 'offensive' scenes were screened on Tuesday's episode of the soap and showed Christian Clarke (John Partridge, 36) and Lee Thompson (Carl Ferguson, 27) engage in a passionate kiss. In a statement the BBC defended itself by saying it was down to parents to decide whether the content of the show was suitable for children to watch. Christian Clarke (John Partridge ) and Lee Thompson (Carl Ferguson ) engage in a passionate kiss.
Submitted by admin on 9 October 2008 - 5:15pm

BBC inundated with more complaints

The BBC has received more than 100 complaints after EastEnders showed a Muslim breaking their Ramadan fast by eating a snack on the soap opera.

It is believed that a large number of Muslims were angered by the recent storyline involving character Masood Ahmed claiming it insulted their religion.

The married Asian postman, played by Nitin Ganatra, was spotted by wheel-chair bound character Ian Beale having a bite to eat during the holy month.

Submitted by admin on 2 October 2008 - 5:37am

Look out Dot, Nick is home!

Nick Cotton is on his way back to EastEnders, according to reports in The Sun.

Nick, one of Walford’s most notorious villains, will return to telly’s Albert Square this Christmas to torment his long-suffering mum Dot.

The soap creep, played by John Altman, has spent the past few years banged up for drug offences.

But he returns hoping Dot, veteran actress June Brown, will welcome him home with open arms.

Nick, who appeared in the BBC soap’s very first episode in 1985, was last seen in June 2001.

Submitted by admin on 2 October 2008 - 3:15am

Soap rivals fuming after awards

Soap wars exploded last night as EastEnders hammered its rivals to be crowned the nation’s favourite show.

Pretty Lacey Turner led a Walford invasion at the Inside Soap Awards, walking away with three gongs, ­including Best Actress. The show bagged nine of the top prizes, leaving their rivals fuming.

Submitted by admin on 1 October 2008 - 9:32am