Ricky Norwood

Bromance in store

Tamwar strikes up an unlikely friendship in the wake of Afia's departure 

EastEnders star Himesh Patel has revealed Tamwar Masood is to strike up a "bromance" with friend Fatboy after his wife leaves him.

Tamwar is left broken-hearted when Afia quits Albert Square, insisting she's not happy settling in Walford. But Himesh told Inside Soap magazine his character's pal Fatboy will support him.

Himesh said: "I think Tam and Fatboy are set to have a lot more scenes together, which is great. Fatboy is good at cheering people up."

Submitted by admin on 5 June 2012 - 5:38pm

Moon Men will be winners, says Kirkwood

Enders Exec talks up his new arrivals.

The new Moon Men, brothers Tyler and Anthony who arrive in Albert Square in the coming weeks, have been described by Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood as ‘a much-needed injection of testosterone.’

Speaking in the Radio Times, Kirkwood said, ‘EastEnders has a long history of successful fools – from Nigel Bates through Robbie Jackson, to Minty Peterson – but I want more men who are winners.'

Submitted by admin on 23 June 2011 - 5:42pm

Billie’s Death and Baby Swap Dominate Enders’ BSA Nods

Can EastEnders better their Silver Ten this year?

The complete British Soap Awards shortlist for 2011 was unveiled today – revealing 16 nominations for EastEnders across all 15 categories.

The soap’s controversial cot death/baby swap plotline received a nod in the Best Storyline category. In their roles as grieving parents Alfie and Kat Moon, Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace have been recognised individually in the Best Actor and Actress categories, and jointly with Best On-Screen Partnership nomination.

Submitted by admin on 3 May 2011 - 8:35pm

Another wedding?

Dot gets into the Royal Wedding mood, but who's about to spoil the Royal wedding party?

It’s the day of the Royal Wedding and Dot is preparing for the celebrations. Tiffany, dressed in a make shift wedding dress, goes over to help Dot prepare for her party.

Meanwhile in The Vic, everyone cheers as Kate Middleton arrives on the TV. Just as she does Winston accidentally pulls the plug out and sparks fly. Everyone is rallying around trying to fix the problem but Kat can’t help but laugh.

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Submitted by admin on 17 April 2011 - 12:00am

Swept Away by the Clean Sweep

Read Forum member Noor's account of her visit to the 2011 NTAs, where EastEnders took three gongs


‘I need never attend another awards show ever again, because nothing could ever top that!’ I declared last year to my fellow forum members, as I strode in from the National Television Awards in the wee hours of the morning, treading on clouds.

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Submitted by admin on 15 March 2011 - 3:37pm

Fatboy's Father Found

TV actor Colin Mace has been cast as Ashley Chubb.

Walford Web can reveal that television actor Colin Mace has been cast as Ashley Chubb, father to Walford’s Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb.

The actor, who has filmed five episodes of the soap, will appear on-screen in the springtime. Details surrounding the arrival of Chubb Senior are not yet known. It is thought however that Ashley has difficulties in his personal life and comes to stay with his son in Walford.

Submitted by admin on 2 March 2011 - 1:00am

Clean sweep at the National Television Awards

Three nominations, three awards for EastEnders as BBC win big

Best continuing drama series

Submitted by admin on 26 January 2011 - 11:00pm

Ashley Chubb is on the way

EastEnders are currently casting for Ashley Chubb, Fatboy’s father

EastEnders are currently looking to expand Fatboy’s family, with the news that they are casting his father, Ashley Chubb, who will be appearing on screen in late spring.

Fatboy has been something of a mystery since his appearance as part of the spin-off E20, with little known about his family or upbringing.

Submitted by admin on 24 January 2011 - 5:31pm