EastEnders 20th Anniversary [Hardcover]

BBC Books (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2007

EastEnders is the ongoing saga of life in London’s East End. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular series, EastEnders takes a nostalgic look back over the life of Albert Square, revisiting all the classic moments, the characters we’ve grown to love, the romances and conflicts—all that has made EastEnders a favorite soap on both sides of the Atlantic. The book also takes us behind the scenes to see how the show is created, from the writing of the script to the filming.

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EastEnders is the ongoing saga of life in London’s East End. Focusing on the multiracial community who live and work in and around Albert Square, its storylines move effortlessly between comedy and tragedy. Although it never shies away from controversial issues, it is family entertainment enjoyed by viewers of all ages. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular series (in February 2005), EastEnders takes a nostalgic look back over the life of Albert Square, revisiting all the classic moments, the characters we’ve grown to love, the romances and conflicts—all that has made EastEnders a favorite soap on both sides of the Atlantic. The book also takes us behind the scenes to see how the show is created, from the writing of the script to the filming. Nostalgic, informative, and entertaining, this is your essential guide to the award–winning series.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books; 20 Anv edition (August 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0563521651
• ISBN-13: 978-0563521655
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Book" On Everything Eastender, December 3, 2005

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Caesar M. Warrington (Lansdowne, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: EastEnders 20th Anniversary (Hardcover)

This coffee table style book includes plotlines, character biographies and almost eveything an EASTENDERS fan needs to know about the show, its characters and the actors/actresses who play them. But those of us here in America beware; we see episodes which are 4-5 years, so there are spoilers galore here.

I've been a fan of this long running Brit soap opera since the early 90's, when it began airing on my local PBS station (WHYY 12).

Unlike American soaps, this serial avoids over-the-top plots and absurd character developments. Rather, EASTENDERS chronicles the everyday lives and issues of everyday people living the fictious East London suburb of Walford.

It was a shame when WHYY cancelled airing the show. BBC America has also removed it from its listings. Fortunately for me and other Philly fans it is now being aired on Lehigh Valley PBS station WLVT 39.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eastender fever, October 13, 2005

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Debra Ann Harris (Philly USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: EastEnders 20th Anniversary (Hardcover)

For those who want to know about the series this is the guide. It gives insight and allows you to catch up if you missed some episodes (as I did). Always loved the show (miss it) and this is a great read to remind me why.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Writing with attitude., May 21, 2007

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This review is from: EastEnders 20th Anniversary (Hardcover)

I am a long-time EastEnders fan. I asked for this book last Christmas. I am moderately satisfied with it. It is fun to look back at the early story lines. The frustration I have with this book is the angle of the writing. I don't know if it reflects British "tabloid" style or their version of soap-talk, but I didn't appreciate the tone of it. But all in all, it was as good a compilation of EastEnders memories as one can find. SPOILER ALERT! For those of us who are stuck in PBS limbo with 2001 episodes (in Minnesota), this book tells all up through 2004! I didn't want to know that stuff yet, but who could keep from reading to the end of the book?? A hint - some characters divorce, some marry, some die.