The October two-hander and Christmas divorce-paper scene are separate parts of Den and Angie’s 1986 story. This archive guide explains the sequence, credits and dramatic context.
BBC archive accounts reveal how research, character biographies and a public-service ambition shaped EastEnders before its 1985 launch. A historical guide to building Walford’s ensemble.
Albert Square represents East London, while its production home is in Hertfordshire. This guide separates Walford’s fictional geography from the set rebuild and later work at Elstree.
The EastEnders theme is more than its closing drum flourish. Simon May’s account of its creation reveals how melody, orchestration and familiarity helped give Walford a musical identity.
A spoiler-free guide to finding EastEnders with audio description on BBC iPlayer, choosing the right version and understanding accessibility settings across devices.