What happened in the first episode of EastEnders?

13 million viewers watched the first episode of EastEnders, broadcast on 19th February 1985. It began with a bang as, Arthur Fowler, Ali Osman and Den Watts forced their way into Reg Cox’s flat and found Reg near death. Several weeks later Nick Cotton was revealed as Reg’s murderer.

What was the first episode of EastEnders?

Murder in Albert SquareEastEnders / First episode

Which character was first seen on EastEnders?

Den Watts
The first episode of EastEnders was broadcast on 19 February 1985, and twenty-three main characters were already created for their first appearance. The first character to be seen was Den Watts, followed by Ali Osman and then Arthur Fowler, all of whom find Reg Cox dying in his flat.

When did EastEnders begin?

February 19, 1985EastEnders / First episode date
EastEnders, British television soap opera that debuted in 1985 on the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC One channel and soon became one of the most popular shows in the United Kingdom.

Who is the longest person in EastEnders?

Eastenders has given us some legendary leading ladies over the years – from Dot Cotton to Bianca Jackson to Pat Butcher – but there’s one icon who has been on the show longer than any other: Tracey the barmaid. She’s the longest running Eastenders character EVER and yet she doesn’t even have a surname.

How long would it take to watch all of EastEnders?

And that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Without sleep, food, toilet breaks etc. Etc.

How old is EastEnders in years?

EastEnders is a British soap opera created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since 1985.

Is EastEnders filmed in real houses?

The BBC One soap isn’t filmed out and about like many TV shows are, but has its own purpose-built set at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

How many times has the Queen Vic been burnt down?

The Queen Vic has suffered two major fires and both have been caused by a Mitchell brother. Grant set the pub alight in 1992 and Phil started the blaze in 2010.

How did Mary break her pelvis in EastEnders?

Mary also came between Joe Wicks and Sarah Hills, but Joe slept with Mary and left her, breaking her heart. Mary broke her pelvis while on holiday in Norfolk and then got involved with Matthew Rose and Robbie Jackson, before leaving Walford with her father Conor and his pregnant lover, Mark’s wife Ruth Fowler.