Jon Sen
Former Coronation Street star Melanie Hill joins Casualty
Melanie Hill, known for playing Cathy Matthews on Coronation Street, joins the cast of medical drama Casualty.
Oct 11, 15:21
Derek Thompson to leave Casualty after 37 years
Casualty's longest-serving cast member Derek Thompson is to leave the drama after 37 years.
May 30, 13:25
Casualty confirms Nigel Harman casting as "lovable rogue" doctor
Former EastEnders star Nigel Harman joins the cast of Casualty playing a "charming" and "brilliant" new doctor.
Feb 7, 19:30
EastEnders confirms Maisie Smith's exit
Maisie Smith quits EastEnders after 13 years playing Tiffany Butcher-Baker.
Oct 11, 10:07
EastEnders boss hoping to return to 30-minute episodes "soon"
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen says that he hopes the soap will begin making 30-minute episodes again "soon".
Aug 31, 22:37
Waterloo Road's Heather Peace joins EastEnders cast
Heather Peace joins EastEnders as a new friend of Stacey Slater whom she met in prison.
Aug 31, 11:45
EastEnders executive producer reveals Gray storyline is reaching "culmination"
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen promises a "fascinating turn of events" as the Gray storyline edges closer to his conclusion.
Aug 30, 20:15
EastEnders casts Martha Cope as Dotty's mother Sandy
EastEnders casts Martha Cope in the role of Dotty's estranged mother Sandy Gibson.
Aug 29, 00:01
Former Hollyoaks star Charlie Wernham joins EastEnders
Charlie Wernham joins the cast of EastEnders playing Aaron Monroe, older brother of Dana and son of Harvey.
Aug 9, 20:35
EastEnders characters to discuss Euro 2020 final in tonight's episode
Three EastEnders regulars will discuss last night's Euro 2020 final in a specially-shot last-minute scene for tonight's episode.
Jul 12, 15:21
BBC to continue EastEnders iPlayer boxsets until August
The BBC confirms that EastEnders will continue to be released as iPlayer boxsets until the end of the Olympics in August.
Jul 2, 13:46
EastEnders confirms Janine Butcher's return
EastEnders confirms the return of Charlie Brooks as Walford super-bitch Janine Butcher.
Jun 14, 19:00
Ross Boatman joins EastEnders for new Bobby storyline
London's Burning actor Ross Boatman joins the cast of EastEnders playing newcomer Harvey Monroe.
Jun 10, 18:20
EastEnders to be released as iPlayer boxsets during Euros
The BBC announces that episodes of EastEnders will premiere on iPlayer for three weeks during the Euros.
May 31, 10:12
Harry Redknapp to make cameo in EastEnders
Harry Redknapp will make a cameo appearance in EastEnders this summer to coincide with the delayed Euro 2020 tournament.
May 4, 19:50
Veteran actress Gwen Taylor joins EastEnders as Violet Highway
Gwen Taylor joins the cast of EastEnders playing Stuart and Callum's tough-as-nails grandmother Violet Highway.
Mar 17, 21:00
Brian Conley cast as Terry Cant on EastEnders
Entertainer Brian Conley joins the cast of EastEnders playing Sonia's long-lost father Terry Cant.
Feb 15, 20:30
Maddy Hill to return to EastEnders as Nancy Carter
Maddy Hill is to return to EastEnders as Nancy Carter after five years away from the soap.
Feb 8, 20:30
EastEnders casts James Farrar as new hunky bad boy
Former Hollyoaks star James Farrar joins the cast of EastEnders as 'charismatic troublemaker' Zack Hudson.
Jan 31, 22:00
Danny Dyer's Mick Carter to contemplate suicide on EastEnders
Mick Carter will contemplate taking his own life in the New Year's Eve episode of EastEnders.
Dec 18, 07:15
Luisa Bradshaw-White announces EastEnders exit for Tina Carter
Luisa Bradshaw-White confirms that she will leave her role as Tina Carter on EastEnders later this year.
Oct 16, 16:40
Chelsea Fox to return to EastEnders
EastEnders announces the return of Chelsea Fox to the show, with Zaraah Abrahams taking over the role of Denise's oldest daughter.
Oct 15, 20:30
EastEnders reveals sexual abuse story involving Mick Carter
EastEnders announces a new non-recent sexual abuse storyline involving Danny Dyer's Mick Carter.
Oct 12, 20:30
EastEnders confirms Don Gilet return as Lucas Johnson
Don Gilet is to return to EastEnders as villainous pastor Lucas Johnson later this year.
Oct 2, 08:52
Jake Wood quits EastEnders after 15 years
Jake Wood leaves his role as Max Branning on EastEnders after 15 years.
Sep 16, 12:20
EastEnders domestic abuse storyline to end in murder
EastEnders' long-simmering domestic abuse storyline between Chantelle and Gray will end in murder in scenes to be shown later this month.
Sep 6, 22:00
Stacey "back with a bang" on EastEnders
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen teases what's in store for Stacey when she returns to Albert Square.
Aug 29, 07:37
EastEnders brings in stars' real-life partners for intimate scenes
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen reveals some of the social distancing tricks being employed to film the soap safely.
Aug 29, 01:24
Ian Beale to become "most hated man in Walford"
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen teases what's to come for Ian Beale as Adam Woodyatt prepares to take temporary leave from the soap.
Aug 28, 12:34
EastEnders bringing back former character for Christmas
EastEnders senior executive producer Kate Oates reveals that a former character will return to the soap this Christmas as part of a "huge" new storyline.
Aug 28, 01:13
Mica Paris will be "force of nature" on EastEnders
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen reveals more details of the character played by new cast member Mica Paris.
Aug 21, 13:44
EastEnders to "come back with a bang" on September 7
The BBC confirms that EastEnders will return to BBC One with new episodes on Monday, September 7.
Aug 13, 21:01
In Pictures: EastEnders introduces giant mural as filming resumes
EastEnders unveils a new giant mural that will form a key part of the Walford scenery in future episodes.
Jun 29, 00:01
EastEnders to return in autumn with new 20-minute episode format
EastEnders will return this autumn with shorter, 20-minute episodes, the BBC announces.
Jun 12, 12:00
BBC confirms EastEnders break, announces new show
The BBC confirms that EastEnders will air its final pre-recorded episode on June 16, with a new show called Secrets From The Square launching in its place the week after.
Jun 4, 10:19
EastEnders to air pioneering episode from Ben's perspective
EastEnders will air an entire episode from the perspective on Ben Mitchell to highlight the everyday problems faced by deaf people.
May 18, 00:00
'EastEnders' exec producer: 'We're still working on storylines'
EastEnders executive producer Jon Sen reveals that the show's script team are using their enforced shutdown to work on new storylines.
Mar 25, 23:55
