query: who did mel in eastenders have a baby with

pos: Mel Owen Owen is now". He also promised an "incredible" storyline for Mel when she returns and said it would "awaken a lot of old ghosts, some great memories, and a whole new series of adventures too". On 22 December 2017, it was announced that Charlie Winter had been cast in the role of Hunter Owen, the son of Mel and Steve. Hunter returns alongside Mel. Mel returned on-screen in the closing moments of the episode broadcast on 9 January 2018. BBC News claimed in 2000 that Tamzin Outhwaite was one of "EastEnders"' most popular stars and Mel was described as one

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) Phil's shooting, Dan sought revenge by kidnapping Mel and demanding a ransom. An "EastEnders" insider reportedly told the "Daily Mirror", "This has [been] one of the most dramatic storylines we have ever filmed. Dan has vowed to get even with Phil and Steve for framing him over the shooting. Kidnapping Mel kills two birds with one stone. Although Mel and Phil have had their differences, he still harbours feelings for her." As part of the storyline, Outhwaite, as Mel, was tied up to a radiator in a council flat. Outhwaite commented, "They offered to untie my wrists between scenes, but

pos: Mel Owen An "EastEnders" insider reportedly told "The Mirror", "This has be [sic] one of the most dramatic storylines we have ever filmed. Dan has vowed to get even with Phil and Steve for framing him over the shooting. Kidnapping Mel kills two birds with one stone. Although Mel and Phil have had their differences, he still harbours feelings for her." As part of the storyline, Outhwaite, as Mel, was tied up to a radiator in a council flat. Outhwaite commented, "They offered to untie my wrists between scenes, but I said no so I could feel what it was really like.

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) to have her. It's true of a lot of guys who get into trouble, they hang their hat on one idea and that keeps them sane [...] there's a driving force that kept them going while they were [in prison]. And often that's a woman. You know from those tender moments when Mel came to visit Steve [in prison] that she was the thing that kept him going, and he won't stop til he gets her back." Eventually the couple were shown to marry in the soap in March 2001, despite a revelation that Mel had strayed with Steve's nemesis

pos: Mel Owen we'll leave at a similar time, too. Mel and Steve had some kind of aura, a chemistry, that was unique. I was really proud of it." She added, "I'll always be indebted to "EastEnders" for providing me with a wonderful start to my career on television and the opportunity to play a character like Mel has been fabulous. I felt it was time to move on and try on a new coat – new characters, new challenges." "EastEnders"' executive producer John Yorke said of Outhwaite's departure, "Tamzin has created one of the most-loved characters and (with Martin Kemp) one half

pos: Mel Owen My wrists were raw by the end of it and I was exhausted, but that was the challenge I wanted." Although Mel was rescued, the events on the storyline had ramifications for Mel and Steve's marriage after Dan told Mel that Steve had been unfaithful. This led to the temporary screen exit of Outhwaite who had been permitted time off from filming to make another TV series. This was part of a lucrative deal that Outhwaite made with the BBC, where Outhwaite reportedly agreed to remain on "EastEnders" for a further year if she was allowed to film other TV

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Tamzin Outhwaite explained, "With Ian, Mel was the one who didn't want to go through with it. This time around Mel is the one who is apprehensive, hoping Steve will be there for her. If he isn't, she has no reason to stay in Walford. This really is make or break time for her." The wedding night was a precursor to one of the soap's most publicised storylines, "Who Shot Phil?", where Phil was gunned down by an unknown assailant and, due to Mel's infifelity, Steve became one of the prime suspects for the murder attempt,

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) though he transpired to be a red herring. Discussing Mel and Steve's wedding, Outhwaite said, "Even though this wedding with Steve has got as much controversy as Mel's last one [with Ian], it feels more true. The characters seem more suited and it's not a big, white wedding, it's a low-key register office thing." 17 million viewers watched the wedding. In August 2001, "EastEnders" began airing a 4th weekly episode. The storyline to mark the occasion centred around Mel, her husband Steve, and her former lovers Phil and Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass). After Phil and Steve wrongfully framed Dan for

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) in feuds with dangerous adversaries Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and his brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass), with both feuds stemming from their connections to Steve's girlfriend and future wife Mel Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite). During 2001, Steve was involved in one of the most memorable storylines ever to air on "EastEnders", when he became a prime suspect in the "Who Shot Phil?" whodunit storyline. Martin Kemp quit the series after his contract to the show expired. His final scenes, which aired on 1 March 2002, saw Steve killed during a fierce car chase with archenemy Phil

pos: Mel Owen Owen is now". He also promised an "incredible" storyline for Mel when she returns and said it would "awaken a lot of old ghosts, some great memories, and a whole new series of adventures too". On 22 December 2017, it was announced that Charlie Winter had been cast in the role of Hunter Owen, the son of Mel and Steve. Hunter returns alongside Mel. Mel returned on-screen in the closing moments of the episode broadcast on 9 January 2018. BBC News claimed in 2000 that Tamzin Outhwaite was one of "EastEnders"' most popular stars and Mel was described as one

pos: Mel Owen conformed to an "EastEnders" tradition – that questionable conduct "only leads to further trouble…One character's quest for drugs led to embarrassment and nausea and a drinking binge led to the calling off of [Barry and Natalie’s] wedding while the prospects for [Mel and Ian's] became bleaker." Mel Owen Mel is involved in high-profile storylines, such as a wedding to Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to mark the Millennium Eve celebrations on New Year's Eve 1999, and later a problematic marriage to Steve Owen (Martin Kemp). Mel is heavily featured in a storyline marking the show's increase to four weekly episodes in

pos: Mel Owen shows. In the storyline, Mel ended her marriage with Steve and departed after torching his club, ignoring his sobbing and begging. According to Outhwaite, "Steve was a rat and fully deserved it." Mel returned after two months away and began negotiating divorce but ultimately decided against it and reunited with Steve; however the reunion was brief as Steve was killed off in the serial in March 2002 after Kemp decided to leave. His death storyline centred upon his on-going feud with Phil. Following Martin Kemp's decision to quit "EastEnders", Outhwaite announced she was quitting the soap in the autumn of

pos: Mel Owen wedding, Outhwaite said, "Even though this wedding with Steve has got as much controversy as Mel's last one [with Ian], it feels more true. The characters seem more suited and it's not a big, white wedding, it's a low-key register office thing." 17 million viewers watched the wedding. In August 2001, "EastEnders" began airing a 4th weekly episode. The storyline to mark the occasion centred around Mel, her husband Steve, and her former lovers Phil and Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass). After Phil and Steve wrongfully framed Dan for Phil's shooting, Dan sought revenge by kidnapping Mel and demanding a ransom.

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) him to crash into a motorbike and a wall, causing a fire. Steve passes Louise to Phil and manages to rescue her through the car window but Phil is unable to rescue Steve. The car explodes in a fireball, killing Steve. Mel is pregnant with Steve's child and gives birth off screen; their son, Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter) is introduced to the series in 2018. In an interview in June 2000, Kemp discussed the relationship between Steve and Mel: "Steve's convinced Mel will make his life complete. She kept him going during all the bad times and now he's determined

pos: Mel Owen of the most-admired on-screen couple in "EastEnders" since the show started. She has been fantastic to work with and we wish her all the luck in her career." Yorke added that the character would be welcome back any time. Mel's exit storyline was linked to Steve's death, and Outhwaite claimed that viewers would be gripped by the storyline right up until her own exit a few months after Steve's. She commented, "Mel is devastated by Steve's death. She thinks that Phil caused it and rushes into the Vic and goes for him. Mel acts brave, but inside she is breaking.

pos: Lofty Holloway I saw it. Lofty even had the same hairstyle and glasses as Curly, he had the same caring but dithering nature. It was a perfect copy." Curly first appeared in "Coronation Street" in 1983, just under two years before Lofty first appeared in "EastEnders" in 1985. Steve Tooze of the "Daily Mirror" branded the character a "daft, clueless geek who married 'Chelle Fowler, even though she was pregnant with Dirty Den's baby, and was duly dumped for his kind-heartedness." Lofty Holloway George "Lofty" Holloway is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Tom Watt. Lofty is

pos: Phil Mitchell being his other woman, which she is not, at that point. However, Mel is upset by Lisa's accusation and Phil comforts her, leading to a one-night stand. Mel, however, realises it was a mistake and reconciles with Steve Owen (Martin Kemp), making Phil jealous. Lisa decides that a baby will improve their relationship so stops taking contraceptive pills but Phil wants Lisa to leave him, not get pregnant, so he admits to Lisa that he and Mel slept together. Lisa leaves, keeping quiet about her pregnancy, so when Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) suggests they tell people that the baby is

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) (Lucy Benjamin) shot him. Mel is kidnapped by Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) after Phil frames him for the shooting. Mel is informed about Steve's criminal activities and that he has secretly bought The Queen Victoria public house in partnership with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). Phil rescues her and she burns down Steve's club because of Steve's lies, before leaving Walford. Steve's insurance policy is invalidated as he neglected to mention both his involvement in Saskia's death and an incident from his past, in which he attempted to cut costs by illegally importing duty-free wines from France, leaving him with financial

pos: Lisa Fowler featured in 1999 when she was paired romantically with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Phil and Lisa's relationship started in 1999. The relationship was scripted as problematic and included storylines about miscarriage, emotional and mental abuse, and infidelity when Phil slept with Lisa's best friend, Mel, (Tamzin Outhwaite). One of "EastEnders"' most highly anticipated storylines involved the couple and has been dubbed "Who Shot Phil?". The plot saw Phil Mitchell gunned down outside his home in March 2001 in a "Dallas"-style whodunnit mystery. Various key characters were in the frame for the deed and viewers were left guessing for weeks as

pos: Dan Sullivan (EastEnders) Mel with phone calls and begins stalking her because she had told Phil about him informing the police and she was in on Phil's plan to throw him out of the pub. Mel is saved when Steve Owen (Martin Kemp) rescues her, threatening to kill him unless he leaves the Square and Dan leaves Walford in July 2000. Six months after he is last seen, he returns in February 2001, wanting revenge against Phil. When Phil is shot on Steve and Mel's wedding day, Dan is a suspect, but Phil's ex-girlfriend, Lisa is responsible. Phil forgives her and decides to

pos: Steve Owen (EastEnders) problems. He organises a robbery to help finance the renovation of the club, with the help of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) and some old friends, who set out to rob a wealthy businessman named Alan. Steve tries to trap Alan's mistress Jan Sherwood (Cherie Lunghi), and after a one-night stand with her, Steve and Jan split the money that was stolen, fooling Steve's gang into believing Jan had taken it all. Mel returns and Steve woos her, winning her back. Steve starts a vendetta against Phil and tries to infuriate him by pretending he slept with Sharon while she was

neg: Honey Mitchell for those who have children with the condition." In 2006, "EastEnders" pledged that they intended for Billy and Honey’s baby to grow up as any other baby would in the soap; however, it has been noted that the plot is dependent on the actors involved, and other practical problems that could arise. "EastEnders" pledged to make every effort to portray "a positive image of a family who have a baby with the condition." The episodes received criticism for inaccuracy. Sue Jacob, a teacher at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said "EastEnders" presented a "poor picture of midwifery practice". During

neg: Mel Owen in November 2017. Yorke, who was appointed executive consultant in June 2017, asked Outhwaite to reprise the role. The actress felt privileged to be invited back to the show and called playing Mel again "perfect". Outhwaite billed Mel as "a strong independent woman" upon her return and believed there are "lots more stories to tell" with the character. She commented, ""EastEnders" is in my DNA and I always knew deep down that someday I would revisit Mel." Yorke said he was "thrilled and flattered" to have Outhwaite reprise the role and looked forward to exploring her absence and "who Melanie

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) a "realistic way". The DSA have expressed their desire to see a character with Down's syndrome becoming a permanent member of the "EastEnders" cast, as in their opinion "it would be a fantastic opportunity to bring Down's syndrome into mainstream awareness, and to present a 21st-century picture of family life for those who have children with the condition." In 2006, "EastEnders" pledged that they intended for Billy and Honey's baby to grow up as any other baby would in the soap; however, it has been noted that the plot is dependent on the actors involved, and other practical problems that

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) with writers and the actors who play Billy and Honey. On-screen, Honey was shown to be devastated, rejecting her baby and wanting to have her adopted, while Billy wanted to keep his daughter, placing strain on the couple, who married in the serial the day of Janet's birth. The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) worked with "EastEnders" on the storyline. Their medical advisers were consulted about possible health problems that Billy and Honey's baby might encounter. According to the DSA in 2006, people with DS are under-represented on mainstream television and "EastEnders" helped to redress that imbalance. The DSA used their

neg: Mel Owen and threatens to show Sharon the CCTV footage of their kiss to stop him from hurting Hunter. Mel and Jack argue after Mel tries to reunite Billy and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) by claiming that Billy has moved on. The argument leads to passion and Jack and Mel have sex. In 1998, "EastEnders" acquired a new executive producer, Matthew Robinson. Robinson was dubbed "the axeman" in the British press, after a large proportion of the "EastEnders" cast either quit, or were culled, shortly after Robinson's introduction. It was reported that Robinson hoped the changes would attract more viewers and "spice

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) could arise. "EastEnders" pledged to make every effort to portray "a positive image of a family who have a baby with the condition." The episodes received criticism for inaccuracy. Sue Jacob, a teacher at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said "EastEnders" presented a "poor picture of midwifery practice". During Janet's birth, Honey was refused an epidural while in pain, and later she was told that her baby had Down's syndrome alone, without her partner or family there to support her. Jacob commented, "Women are vulnerable after giving birth and they need support systems in place [...] The person caring

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) "fictitious and misleading" view of health visitors, which could "damage relationships with health professionals". The BBC responded by saying, ""EastEnders" has undertaken a great deal of research to script the storyline of Billy and Honey giving birth to their baby daughter. "EastEnders" takes enormous care with its research and takes advice from experts in the given field. In addition, for this particular storyline "EastEnders" talked to numerous families with children who have Down's Syndrome. Some of their experiences were depicted in these early episodes. Also closely involved was a senior midwife from a large UK general hospital who saw all

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) developed and, within two months, an upcoming baby had been written into the characters' narratives, with Honey announcing she was pregnant in January 2006. A BBC insider told "The Sun", "Billy is absolutely chuffed to bits". The pregnancy was the start of an ongoing storyline about Down's syndrome (DS) as, in September 2006, Honey and Billy's baby Janet was diagnosed with the disorder shortly after her birth. "EastEnders"' producers began to work on the DS plot in February 2006. Real parents with children who have Down's Syndrome were approached to act as consultants in the making of the storyline, meeting

neg: Janet Mitchell Janet Mitchell Janet Mitchell (briefly known as Petal) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by child actor Grace, who has Down's syndrome. It was reported on 22 July 2006 that a character with Down's syndrome would be introduced to "EastEnders". The newborn daughter of established characters Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), the baby was to be named Janet. An "EastEnders" source said, "We will strive to handle this storyline sensitively" and Carol Boys, of the Down's Syndrome Association added, "We are delighted that "EastEnders" feature a baby with Down's syndrome. What a

neg: Mel Owen Williamson) and Natalie Evans (Lucy Speed). The wedding went as planned; however, Mel and Ian's marriage ended hours later as the clock struck midnight to signify the beginning of the New Year after Mel discovered Ian's lie. The Millennium Eve episodes drew in 20.89 million viewers – the biggest soap audience since the character Tiffany Mitchell (Martine McCutcheon) was killed off in "EastEnders" precisely one year earlier (New Year's Eve 1998). An "EastEnders" spokeswoman commented: "This is a remarkable endorsement of the power of "EastEnders" that over 20 million viewers chose to see the Millennium celebrations in Albert Square." The

neg: EastEnders and carers of people who have mental conditions, illustrated with mother and daughter Jean and Stacey Slater; Jean suffers from bipolar disorder, and teenage daughter Stacey was her carer (this storyline won a Mental Health Media Award in September 2006). Stacey went on to struggle with the disorder herself. The issue of illiteracy was highlighted by the characters of middle-aged Keith and his young son Darren. "EastEnders" has also covered the issue of Down syndrome, as Billy and Honey Mitchell's baby, Janet Mitchell, was born with the condition in 2006. "EastEnders" covered child abuse with its storyline involving Phil Mitchell's

neg: Janet Mitchell learning disability charity Mencap have praised the soap, saying it will help to raise awareness. Grace received a nomination at The British Soap Awards 2016 in the "Best Young Performance" category. Janet Mitchell Janet Mitchell (briefly known as Petal) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by child actor Grace, who has Down's syndrome. It was reported on 22 July 2006 that a character with Down's syndrome would be introduced to "EastEnders". The newborn daughter of established characters Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), the baby was to be named Janet. An "EastEnders" source

neg: Vicki Fowler When I said to the producers I wanted to go they told me they might have to recast Vicki. I don't mind. Life goes on and EastEnders goes on. I wouldn't want to go back at the moment - but never say never." According to author Hilary Kingsley, the scenes in "EastEnders"' early years that showed toddler Vicki "chattering happily" with the baby actor who played her uncle Martin (Jon Peyton Price) were viewer favourites. "EastEnders" was criticised in 1993 for featuring a storyline about child abduction at an inappropriate time. In the storyline, 6-year old Vicki was abducted, leaving

neg: Cindy Williams (EastEnders) in an article on who they thought had given the best performances of 2014, with Cindy giving birth to baby Beth rated third on their list for "EastEnders". Howell branded Keene's performance as "one of the most powerful, and convincing labour scenes [Unreality TV] have ever seen", and stated that whilst many women had portrayed childbirth in the soaps over the years, given Keene’s age and limited experience in soap acting, felt it was worth "a massive mention at just how well this young girl handled something quite as dramatic as the birth of her on-screen daughter." Cindy Williams (EastEnders)

neg: Diane Butcher Diane's own interest in art, which was demonstrated later in the year when she painted a mural on the side of the Butcher household. Actress Sophie Lawrence did research for the storyline among real homeless people. Subsequent storylines featuring Diane included involvement in the plight of pregnant runaway Disa, whom Diane brought back to Walford to bond with her baby—Disa had initially abandoned the baby on Diane's doorstep on Christmas Day 1990. The bulk of the character's narrative concerned a blossoming romance with one of "EastEnders"' original characters, Mark Fowler (Todd Carty), who returned to the serial as a regular

neg: EastEnders Beale (Thomas Law). The storyline attracted over 200 complaints . In December 2010, Ronnie swapped her newborn baby, who died in cot, with Kat Moon's living baby. Around 3,400 complaints were received, with viewers branding the storyline "insensitive", "irresponsible" and "desperate". Roz Laws from the "Sunday Mercury" called the plot "shocking and ridiculous" and asked "are we really supposed to believe that Kat won't recognise that the baby looks different?" The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) praised the storyline, and its director Joyce Epstein explained, "We are very grateful to "EastEnders" for their accurate depiction of the

neg: Pretty Baby.... this was much-loved character overkill." He noted that Jordan's script worked best as Dot remembered Ethel, but assessed that the episode was overly indulgent, and did not reveal anything "substantially new" about Dot. As with Banks-Smith's review, Teeman felt that the episode was incompatible with Dot's former characterisation, suggesting that her Christian faith ought to have tempered her decision not to care for Jim. He felt that overall, the episode was somewhat dull and boring, describing Dot as an "EastEnders" "jewel" who should be cherished, not turned into a "drag act". "The Guardian" Gareth McLean described the episode as a

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) Peggy Mitchell, were shown to respond negatively towards the baby, views that were included so that the positive aspects could be voiced by the "more enlightened characters". The programme makers' main priority was to show the reality of having a child with the condition, "with all of its positives and negatives" and to "create awareness among thousands of people who know very little about Down's syndrome, who might have out-dated or prejudiced views." "EastEnders" took advice from DS organisations and DS families throughout. Care was taken to ensure that viewers empathised with Billy and Honey, to portray their journey in

neg: The Breaker Upperers up with Jordan, encouraging him to go back to Sepa and accept the rugby contract. She also ensures that she and their baby will come and visit him as often as possible. Satisfied with her support, he reunites with Sepa. Jen and Mel make amends, with Jen promising to be there for her friend and support her through motherhood. In the end credits, Jen and Mel have since rebranded their agency to help clients with "make ups and break ups". They are seen reuniting couples, including those who had previously used the agency for break ups. Anna has forgiven Mel

neg: EastEnders 2007, the BBC launched a new advertising campaign using the slogan "There's more to "EastEnders"". The first television advert showed Dot Branning with a refugee baby, Tomas, whom she took in under the pretence of being her grandson. The second and third featured Stacey Slater and Dawn Swann, respectively. There have also been adverts in magazines and on radio. In 2009, producers introduced a limit on the number of speaking parts in each episode due to budget cuts, with an average of 16 characters per episode. The decision was criticised by Martin McGrath of Equity, who said: "Trying to produce

neg: Rocket-bye Baby Rocket-bye Baby Rocket-Bye Baby is a 1956 animated cartoon short in the "Merrie Melodies" series, directed by Chuck Jones for Warner Bros. Cartoons. The Michael Maltese story follows the adventures of a baby from Mars who ended up on Earth after the planets passed close to each other. It was Warner Brothers' take on the borderline hysteria surrounding UFOs in the 1950s, augmented by the Russian space program and the Roswell Incident. The cartoon is one of very few Warner Brothers short films of the era that did not use Mel Blanc's voice talent. Instead, Daws Butler, famous for the

neg: Carmel Jackson children Junior (Aaron Carrington) and Aisha (Aisha Jacob). According to the "EastEnders Handbook", parents of young child actors were sometimes upset unavoidably during filming of "EastEnders". For instance, the parents of the baby who played Hassan Osman were affected when their baby was used in a storyline about cot death, as they had not been warned. This problem was avoided with the two-year-old girl who played Carmel's niece, Aisha Roberts, as she was the real-life daughter of actress Judith Jacob. The writers "obligingly" called the young character Aisha, to make it less confusing for the actors. The idea to use

neg: Ricky Butcher Owen stated that the storyline he most enjoyed in "EastEnders" was the build up and marriage to Bianca, because "the public's enthusiasm for the event was a great motivation". The "Daily Mail" branded Ricky and Bianca ""EastEnders"' most popular couple", and they have also been described as "iconic". In 1997, the couple were featured in a storyline about spina bifida and hydrocephalus, a developmental birth defect resulting in an incompletely formed spinal cord of the baby. After falling pregnant with Ricky's baby, a pre-natal scan revealed that her unborn foetus had the conditions. In the storyline, Bianca and Ricky agonised

neg: Honey Mitchell in September 2006, Honey and Billy's baby Janet was diagnosed with the disorder shortly after her birth. "EastEnders"' producers began to work on the DS plot in February 2006. Real parents with Down's syndrome children were approached to act as consultants in the making of the storyline, meeting with writers and the actors who play Billy and Honey. On-screen, Honey was shown to be devastated, rejecting her baby and wanting to have her adopted, while Billy wanted to keep his daughter, placing strain on the couple, who married in the serial the day of Janet's birth. The Down's Syndrome Association

neg: Pretty Baby.... Pretty Baby.... "Pretty Baby..." is an episode of the British television soap opera "EastEnders", broadcast on BBC One on 31 January 2008. It is the only "EastEnders" episode to feature just one character and the first of its kind in soap. It was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Clive Arnold and produced by Diederick Santer. The episode features Dot Branning, played by June Brown, recording a message for her husband Jim Branning (John Bardon), who is in hospital recovering from a stroke, reflecting Bardon's real-life stroke, which saw him written out of the show and allowed the opportunity for

neg: Bianca Jackson to ever be nominated. The storyline was later used to spread a public message. When Bianca became pregnant once again in 1998, the scriptwriters included scenes of a practitioner advising the character to take folic acid, which protects against spina bifida. The ASBAH issued a public plea to "EastEnders", urging them to allow Bianca's second baby to be born with spina bifida, in order to show parents that having a baby with spina bifida is "not the end of the world". This did not occur, however, and Bianca was shown to give birth to a premature but healthy baby, Liam,

neg: Liam Butcher 1998; the scriptwriters included scenes of a practitioner advising Bianca to take folic acid, which protects against spina bifida. The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH) issued a public plea to "EastEnders", urging them to allow Bianca's second baby to be born with spina bifida, in order to show parents that having a baby with spina bifida is "not the end of the world". This did not occur, however, and Bianca was shown to give birth to a premature but healthy baby Liam in an episode that aired on Christmas Day 1998. Related to the Branning and the Beale

neg: Mel Tormé his 1956 recording of "Mountain Greenery," which did better in the United Kingdom where it reached No. 4; and his 1962 R&B song "Comin' Home Baby", arranged by Claus Ogerman, which reached No. 13 in the UK. The latter recording led the jazz and gospel singer Ethel Waters to say that "Tormé is the only white man who sings with the soul of a black man." "Comin' Home Baby" was later covered by Quincy Jones and Kai Winding. In 1960, Tormé appeared in the TV crime drama "Dan Raven" with Don Dubbins. He had a role in a cross-cultural western

neg: Jack Branning attempts to stop it, Mel eventually starts a relationship with Jack. Jack proposes marriage to Mel, however, before she can respond, they are interrupted by Mel's efor husband Ray Kelly (Sean Mahon). Jack comforts Rainie and they have a one-night stand. Jack Branning was one of several new characters to join the "EastEnders" cast in the second half of 2007. At a time when the show was undergoing media criticism for its resurrection of old characters, John Yorke, the BBC's controller of drama production, defended the show's ability to create interesting, new characters. He praised the show's executive producer Diederick

neg: Ian Beale Ian Beale Ian Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Adam Woodyatt. He is the longest-serving character and the only remaining original character to have appeared continuously since the first episode on 19 February 1985. The character appeared in his 2000th episode in the show on 26 March 2007, and his 3000th on 27 May 2016. Ian is the most-married character in "EastEnders" history, with five marriages to four women (Cindy Williams, Mel Healy, Laura Dunn, and twice to Jane Collins) and two aborted engagements (to Mandy Salter and Denise Fox). He has fathered

neg: Mel Owen booted at other times. I said, 'That's what girls do! That's how I am. Some days I'm in scruffs and some days I'm really dressed up. It would be really nice to have a character who's not so predictable.'" Rosalind Powell, head of the "EastEnders"' wardrobe design team in 2000, said that Mel had "colourful and stylish" wardrobe from retailers such as Kookai and Oasis. Powell added, "Although she's a barmaid, she can still afford to wear nice clothes, she just doesn't have a very big wardrobe." An unlikely romance was scripted into Mel's narrative when she began dating her

neg: Honey Mitchell Down's syndrome, "EastEnders" has in fact drawn directly from one particular true-life story - and while this may indeed not be best practice it is worth saying that good drama does not necessarily come from best practice." Despite the BBC's "extensive search" to cast a real baby with Down's syndrome for the birth episodes, they were unable to do so, resulting in the shots of the newborn baby being less authentic and limited. The BBC added, "In the coming weeks Honey and Billy's child will be played by a baby with Down's Syndrome. It is worth noting that "EastEnders" has

neg: Kat Slater At the end of 2010, Kat and Ronnie both give birth on the same day, but Ronnie's baby, James, dies and while Kat is in hospital and her baby, Tommy, is unattended, Ronnie swaps the infants. The storyline received over 6,000 complaints, making it the second most complained about "EastEnders" storyline. It was then decided to end the storyline earlier than originally planned. It was reported by the "Daily Star Sunday" that Ronnie experiences a change of heart after visiting relatives in hospital and seeing the midwife who delivered her son. An "EastEnders" spokesperson said, "We do not comment on

neg: EastEnders portrayal" and said it had already received calls from members of the public who were "distressed about the "EastEnders" scene where a social worker snatches a baby from its mother's arms". The scenes were also condemned by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), calling the BBC "too lazy and arrogant" to correctly portray the child protection process, and saying that the baby was taken "without sufficient grounds to do so". Bridget Robb, acting chief of the BASW, said the storyline provoked "real anger among a profession well used to a less than accurate public and media perception of their

neg: Manda Best as she liked having variety in her career. She said, "It has been an amazing year at "EastEnders" and I have made some fantastic friends among both the cast and crew. I am somebody who likes to do a variety of different projects, and now seems the right time to move on." She said that she wanted to leave "EastEnders" with a "bang", but writers did not have time to come up with a good exit storyline as they were busy working on the "Who Killed Archie?" storyline. She said, "[Santer] understood—he called me a wandering minstrel! But they had

neg: Kathy Beale crime she didn't commit. When Taylforth quit, she originally suggested that she was only taking a six-month break and would return in October 1998; however, this did not occur. It was reported in the press in August 1998, that only several months after her departure, "EastEnders" producers attempted to woo Taylforth back for a "week-long saga" to do a "Who's the baby?" storyline, with Phil, Grant and Alex Healy all possible candidates for the father of Kathy's baby. Taylforth reportedly declined the offer in order to take other roles. In a 2000 interview with the "Sunday Mirror" Taylforth commented further

neg: Cassie Powney Neil in 2015 and they had their first baby in May 2016. Cassie Powney Cassie Powney (born 22 May 1983, in Eastbourne) is an English actress. Powney has a twin sister Connie, who is her elder by two minutes. She played the role of Mel Burton in the soap opera "Hollyoaks" alongside her sister Connie, who played the role of Sophie Burton. She has been interested in acting since childhood and did a lot of twin roles with Connie, including a twin role in the 2003 film "What a Girl Wants", which also starred teen Hollywood star Amanda Bynes. She

neg: Steven Beale as Gibbon was abruptly replaced as the soap's boss and Yallop's plots were scrapped. According to the "EastEnders Handbook" by Hilary Kingsley, casting babies for roles in "EastEnders" is usually done locally, so that children and their parents do not have to travel far when they are called into the studios at BBC Elstree. Because of the strict laws dictating the number of hours babies are permitted to work, occasionally dolls or understudies have to be used if the child runs out of time. This occurred with Steven's original actor, Edward Farrell, in 1990. The baby had been scripted to

neg: Danielle Jones (EastEnders) behind a cloud... feeling the warmth across your skin again. But, then it disappears as another cloud sweeps over it." The final entry, dated minutes before Danielle's on-screen death, reads: "All I ever wanted was for mum to look at me with love in her eyes. To call me her baby. To tell me she loved me. I have to leave now. I have to go back to Telford. Goodbye Walford." After the character had been killed off, the diary format gave way to a wall of memorial messages, supposedly penned by other "EastEnders" characters, including Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald),

neg: Kat Slater is a cruel thing to happen to them after everything that they've already been through this year. And once again viewers will be in tears as they watch Kat come to terms with losing her baby." An "EastEnders" spokesperson added: "There is a little bit more heartache for Kat and Alfie as they try to rebuild their lives with Tommy." An additional "EastEnders" insider also commented: "The fact that Kat gets pregnant at all is amazing. Alfie has believed that he was infertile after trying to have kids with his wife for ages with no luck. So when Kat finds

neg: Carmel Jackson role of Carmel Roberts, a health visitor who tended to the character Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) after the birth of her baby Vicki. In his book, "EastEnders: The First 10 Years", author and "EastEnders" scriptwriter Colin Brake has used Carmel as an example of the way minor characters can develop in "EastEnders": "Often a new character is introduced for a limited number of episodes, to serve a particular storyline or the story function. If the casting is good and the character 'works' on the screen, then the writers may be asked if there is potential in the character for further

neg: Dorian Lord to go and they have a fight. Mel leaves angry and boarded the flight. He switches seats with Viki, and Dorian had given the flight attendant a message for Mel saying that his family needed him. The note was given to Viki, and believing the letter to be for her, leaves the plane. The plane crashes, killing Mel. Dorian blamed Viki and their age-old feud continues. Dorian later attempts to reconcile with Viki, but then hits her pregnant daughter, Jessica Buchanan (Erin Torpey) with her car, killing her baby. Dorian attempts to cover her crime, though she eventually confesses and

neg: Mandy Salter "EastEnders" prior to her return as she did not want to know what any of the characters were involved in; she wanted to have the same inquisitiveness that Mandy would have when she returned to filming. However, she did re-watch old episodes from the 1990s featuring Mandy to get back into character. In January 2012, Stapleton revealed that she had enjoyed her second stint on "EastEnders" more than her initial stint. In her return storyline, Mandy is found working as a lap dancer by Ian Beale, who offers her a place to stay back in Walford. Discussing her character's return

neg: Ben Mitchell (EastEnders) money. However, the stolen money and jewellery goes missing and it is revealed that Ben realised what was going on and stole it from the funeral home where it was being hidden. He sells the jewellery but keeps one necklace, giving it to Kathy, and then plans to leave the country. He leaves after writing a note for Jay. He is cornered on the ferry by Ian's ex-wife Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) who warns him to give her the money or he will soon be dead. Ben refuses, saying he only took what he deserved. Mel makes a phone call

neg: Honey Mitchell advice from experts in the given field. In addition, for this particular storyline "EastEnders" talked to numerous families with children who have Down's syndrome. Some of their experiences were depicted in these early episodes. Also closely involved was a senior midwife from a large UK general hospital who saw all scripts. In relation to some particular points raised, Honey was not denied an epidural - she made the choice to put herself out of reach of communicating effectively with the midwife by locking herself in the bathroom. When the news was broken to Honey and Billy that their baby had

neg: Lethal Weapon it to director Richard Donner, who also loved it. Leonard Nimoy was one of the choices considered for directing, but he did not feel comfortable doing action films, and he was working on "Three Men and a Baby" at the time. With those key elements in place, the search began for the right combination of actors to play Riggs and Murtaugh. Mel Gibson was invited by Richard Donner as he was interested in working with the actor after "Ladyhawke". Casting director Marion Dougherty first suggested teaming Gibson with Danny Glover, given Murtaugh had no set ethnicity in the script. She

neg: EastEnders spin-offs spent their Christmas together, entitled "All I Want for Christmas". "EastEnders" first audio drama, "EastEnders: The Podcast", started on 28 November 2018, consisting of four episodes. The first "EastEnders" video, released on 22 September 1986, was "EastEnders – The Queen Vic", which looked at the major events in the lives of Angie Watts, Den Watts, Jan Hammond and Michelle Fowler, such as the birth of Michelle's baby, Vicki. The next video "EastEnders – The Den and Angie Years", released in 1994. It included all of Den and Angie's moments such as their second honeymoon. In 1998, "EastEnders – The Mitchells

neg: Tweety also far more aggressive and saucy, as opposed to the later, more well-known version of him as a less hot-tempered (but still somewhat ornery) yellow canary. In the documentary "", animator Clampett stated, in a "sotto voce" "aside" to the audience, that Tweety had been based "on my own naked baby picture". Clampett did two more shorts with the "naked genius", as a Jimmy Durante-ish cat once called him in "A Gruesome Twosome". The second Tweety short, "Birdy and the Beast", finally bestowed the baby bird with his new name, and gave him his blue eyes. Many of Mel Blanc's

neg: Martin Fowler (EastEnders) them. When Stacey goes to Kush and Shabnam's for safety, Martin persuades her that she is safe with him. He takes her to hospital and after Stacey speaks to a psychologist, Martin learns that there are no mother and baby units and that Stacey will have to be sectioned. Martin breaks the news to Stacey and is later informed Stacey is suffering from postpartum psychosis. When Martin visits Stacey, he realises that she needs to see Arthur and tries to find a hospital with a mother and baby unit. Kush convinces Martin to have a night out and deliberately leaves

neg: Laura Beale less than her desire to have a baby and that's going to be a problem for Ian." On 25 February 2004 it was announced Waterman was to leave "EastEnders", and her character was killed off after falling down the stairs, shortly after a fight with Janine Butcher. A spokeswoman for the show said Laura's exit would spark "a succession of devastating events throughout Walford." Waterman revealed she was glad Laura was going to be killed off and that she has to move on from "EastEnders". She explained "These are my last scenes, but they're so dramatic. Though I've had a

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) birth episodes, they were unable to do so, resulting in the shots of the newborn baby being less authentic and limited. The BBC added, "In the coming weeks Honey and Billy's child will be played by a baby with Down's Syndrome. It is worth noting that "EastEnders" has received incredibly positive feedback from the Down's Syndrome Association following the first few episodes, whom we are continuing to work with very closely." Carol Boys, chief executive of the Down's Syndrome Association, has confirmed that 40% of parents whose babies were diagnosed after birth were given no written or practical information about

neg: Cindy Williams (EastEnders) who is trying to reconcile with fiancée Denise Fox (Diane Parish). He shows little interest until he notices Cindy is in labour, and she admits that she ran away after discovering Gina and Bev were planning to have her baby adopted. Ian helps her deliver her daughter Beth Williams. She reconciles with Ian, but this is marred by Denise leaving him and TJ struggling to bond with Beth. TJ admits he cannot cope with being a father and moves to Milton Keynes with his family. Cindy struggles to cope with being a single mother. She confides in Liam but when

neg: Flirting with Disaster (film) their minds again and make a blind U-turn, the two families crash. Mel's adoptive parents are arrested while his biological parents escape to Mexico. Not realizing what has happened Mel recounts the stories from dinner to Nancy and they agree to name the baby Garcia. The next day Paul explains the situation and is able to get Mel's parents released, and they are happy and reassured to hear Mel call them his parents. A montage of their relationships continues over the credits. They all still have their troubles but Mel and Nancy are happy together. Burt Reynolds was up for

neg: Sue Osman Sue. She isn't me at all." In 2011, an "EastEnders"' storyline aired featuring the character Ronnie Branning's baby dying of a cot death and the mother subsequently swapping her dead baby with another character's child. This plot has been compared unfavourably to the Osman cot death of 1985. Sue Osman Sue Osman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Sandy Ratcliff. She is one of the serial's original characters, appearing in its first episode on 19 February 1985 and departing on-screen in May 1989. Created by Tony Holland and Julia Smith, Sue is portrayed as

neg: Mel Owen 2001, stating, "I'm not sure what was left for Mel to do after she had been kidnapped, been married twice, burnt down a club and slept with her best friend's husband [...] To be honest with you, Mel's role in "EastEnders" has come to a kind of natural end. I always said I'd go when I felt that the character had run her course, and I'm going to leave when my contract runs out next year [...] Martin and I are in very similar situations with our characters. We came in at a similar time, and now it looks like

neg: Billy Mitchell (EastEnders) scripts. In relation to some particular points raised, Honey was not denied an epidural — she made the choice to put herself out of reach of communicating effectively with the midwife by locking herself in the bathroom. When the news was broken to Honey and Billy that their baby had Down's Syndrome, "EastEnders" has in fact drawn directly from one particular true-life story — and while this may indeed not be best practice it is worth saying that good drama does not necessarily come from best practice." Despite the BBC's "extensive search" to cast a real Down's baby for the

neg: Cindy Williams (EastEnders) possible owners included Carol's daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer) and Peter's ex-girlfriend Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). A week later, the test was revealed to belong to Cindy when she was seen to go for an abortion. She had fallen pregnant with TJ Spraggan's baby after a one-night stand, but afterwards decided to keep the baby, before the truth was revealed to their two families. The storyline subsequently received minor negativity from fans, with the "Metro"'s Amy Duncan revealing that some viewers were outraged by what had been deemed as a "gross underage pregnancy storyline". Several "EastEnders" fans then commented on Twitter

neg: EastEnders Killed Archie?" storyline. During the storyline, DCI Jill Marsden and DC Wayne Hughes talk to locals about the case and Hughes accepts a bribe. The police claimed that such scenes were "damaging" to their reputation and added that the character DC Deanne Cunningham was "irritatingly inaccurate". In response to the criticism, "EastEnders" apologised for offending real life detectives and confirmed that they use a police consultant for such storylines. In October 2012, a storyline involving Lola Pearce, forced to hand over her baby Lexi Pearce, was criticised by the charity The Who Cares? Trust, who called the storyline an "unhelpful

neg: Tom Banks (EastEnders) fire to save Trevor who is holding his baby and his ex-wife Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth) hostage, but despite rescuing Mo and the baby, he and Trevor both die in an explosion. O'Maonlai claimed he cried when filming his character dying, partly due to the exhaustion of the filming and stunt work needed for the scenes. He commented, "I found working with fire tough, it was so hot. It wasn't just that I was in the heat, I also had to carry a baby and Little Mo out. I can look after myself but if I've got someone over my

neg: The Breaker Upperers although he was unfaithful in his youth, he has since grown up. Meanwhile, Mel continues to date Jordan. Although he is a kind and caring person, she realises that due to his youth, Jordan remains naive and childish. He is also still in love with Sepa, who had been supportive of his budding rugby career. When Jen runs into Mel at the shops, the latter reveals that she is pregnant. She wishes to keep the baby, but is unsure of her relationship with Jordan. Jen enlists the help of Sepa, who is still in love with Jordan. At the local

neg: Carter family (EastEnders) The Queen Vic on Christmas Day, upsetting the entire family. Dean confronts Linda and threatens to tell Mick that her baby could be his if she does not persuade Stacey to reunite with him. She agrees, however Stacey is not interested. Mick proposes to Linda but she declines and reveals that Dean raped her. Mick reveals the truth to Shirley, who refuses to believe it and confronts Dean, who states that Linda wanted to have sex. Mick violently attacks Dean, but stops when Shirley screams that they are brothers. Mick then throws Shirley out. Linda is devastated to hear Mick

neg: Mel Owen of the most popular characters on the show. During her stint it was reported that the BBC offered to increase her salary various times to entice her to stay with "EastEnders" with suggestions that she was the highest-paid British soap star. She was awarded 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards for three years running and 'Best Newcomer' at the National TV Awards. Outhwaite has discussed her popularity: "When I came in as the vicar's sister, I had no idea Mel would be such a big character and the audience would take to her so quickly. I was surprised as

neg: MTV Europe Music Award it again. And a big hello from the other two", referring to Mel B and Victoria Adams, both of whom were pregnant and did not attend the ceremony. The Prodigy won Best Dance but according to their frontman, Liam Howlett, they had not done anything to deserve the accolade that year. 1999: Britney Spears was the big winner of the night winning four awards, including Best New Act and Best Song for "...Baby One More Time". She also performed during the ceremony, entertaining the crowd with a medley of her songs "...Baby One More Time" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy".

neg: Cindy Williams (EastEnders) Cindy Beale later gave birth to her daughter (Ella Wortley and Cydney Parker) off-screen in prison, but Ian was later informed that she had died in childbirth from an embolism. He was forced to break the news to their children, which devastated him. On attending her funeral, Ian met Cindy's daughter and her mother Bev Williams (Diane Langton), who suggested Ian should have custody of the baby, and Cindy was named after her mother. However, Bev's other daughter Gina (Nicola Cowper), who was unable to have children, fought Ian for custody and won. Cindy was therefore not seen again until

neg: Michelle Fowler relationship, Louise begs her to keep quiet so Michelle tells Mel she cannot tutor Hunter. Hunter claims that Michelle tried to kiss him, so Mel attacks Michelle. Due to Michelle's history with Preston, Sharon believes Hunter's claim. However, Hunter soon admits the truth. After speaking to Martin, Michelle realises that if she stays in Walford, she will turn into her mother, and so leaves to visit Mark and Vicki and then go travelling. Michelle Fowler is one of the original 23 characters invented by the creators of "EastEnders", Tony Holland and Julia Smith. Michelle is a member of the first

neg: Bonnie Langford role of Mel, companion to both the Sixth and Seventh Doctors in the classic science fiction series "Doctor Who". She returned to the role in 1993 for "Dimensions in Time", a special charity "Doctor Who"/"EastEnders" crossover episode as part of the BBC's "Children in Need". She has continued to reprise the role in several audio dramas alongside the Colin Baker and McCoy Doctors. Langford was a featured dancer in BBC One's popular light entertainment series "The Hot Shoe Show" which she co-presented with Wayne Sleep. On 23 October 2005, she performed in "Children Will Listen", a 75th birthday tribute to

neg: Slick Hare "Baby", Bugs jumps out of his hiding place and takes his place as the main course (Lauren Bacall being "Baby"), noting, "Remember, garçon, the customer is always right! If it's rabbit Baby wants, rabbit Baby gets!" before howling and wolf whistling at Bacall. Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny, Waiter, Bartender and Ray Milland Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd (uncredited) Dave Barry as Humphrey Bogart (uncredited) Slick Hare Slick Hare is a 1947 "Merrie Melodies" Bugs Bunny cartoon, directed by Friz Freleng. It parodies the Mocambo nightclub in Los Angeles—in the cartoon referred to as "The Mocrumbo". Mel Blanc voices

neg: Kat Slater was also nominated alongside Richie for Best Comeback. She won the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) Award for "TV Soap Personality" in March 2011. Also in February, the scenes revealing Kat as Zoe's mother has become "one of the most iconic moments in the history of EastEnders". In September 2011, Kat and Andy's wedding was voted as a "wedding from hell" by "Yahoo!". After the announcement that Kat is to have a miscarriage, Tony Stewart from the "Daily Mirror" said that after the baby swap storyline, this is perhaps "too much agony for Kat to bear". An "EastEnders" source

neg: Michael Moon (EastEnders) Michael to admit to Kat that he took the money. Michael then confesses to Janine and convinces her to destroy the prenuptial agreement. They marry and Janine then suffers a placental abruption. She is taken to hospital and has the baby by emergency caesarean section. Their daughter is put on a ventilator and Michael struggles to bond with her as she fights for life; he abandons her and Janine at the hospital. However, he soon returns and assures Janine that he will stay. They name the baby Scarlett Moon and they decide to have her christened as she is in

neg: Barry Evans (EastEnders) (Dean Gaffney) as manager of the local film rental shop. It is around this time that Barry seeks the help of a dating agency to find a girlfriend. This leads to him meeting Natalie Price (Lucy Speed) who runs 'Romantic Relations'. The two grow closer as Natalie sets him up on several disastrous dates. After much bumbling from Barry, he eventually realises that he has feelings for Natalie and a romance begins. Natalie moves in with Barry, Roy and Pat and they marry in a millennium double wedding with Ian Beale and Mel Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite). Barry and Natalie are

neg: Ruth Gemmell a baby, leading her to spend life in a children's home. From January 2009 she became a recurring character in "EastEnders" as Debra Dean (EastEnders), the mother of a teenage girl who, identically to her role in "Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me", abandoned her daughter when she was an infant. In August 2009, she starred as Rebecca Sands in two episodes of "The Bill". Gemmell has appeared three times in the BBC's police drama "Waking the Dead", playing two different characters. Her first appearance was in 2002 in the episode Special Relationships as DI Jess Worral, a former lover of

neg: Ben Mitchell (EastEnders) to someone, telling them that Ben is all theirs. When Ben arrives in France, he is stunned to find the money has been replaced by newspapers. However, he is relieved to discover an envelope full of cash in his pocket. Ben gleefully heads for a new life, unaware that Aiden's former wife Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack) is watching him. Having previously appeared as a baby and a toddler, Ben returned to "EastEnders" in 2006 played by child actor Charlie Jones. Jones was cast alongside Megan Jossa, who would play his cousin Courtney Mitchell. While Ben is partially deaf, Jones is

neg: Ross Kemp Nicola Coleman, who was his makeup artist. Kemp married Australian Renee O'Brien in 2012. On 9 April 2015, Kemp announced via Twitter that he had become a father for the second time to a baby boy. On 28 September 2017, Ross announced that he had become a father again for the third time with twin baby girls. Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author and investigative journalist. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". Since 2004, Kemp has received international recognition as a journalist

neg: Andy Hunter (EastEnders) Higgs' axing from the role came following the decisions to axe fellow cast members Jill Halfpenny and Leslie Grantham. A BBC spokesperson stated "We thank Michael for all his hard work." It was speculated that the decision to have Higgs written out of the show was to make way for the introduction of Billy Murray as Johnny Allen, whom critics stated made Andy "look like small fry". In an interview on "Today with Des and Mel" in February 2005 Higgs hinted that his character would be killed off. He made his final appearance as Andy Hunter on 18 February 2005,

neg: EastEnders Live "EastEnders Live" to look like a typical episode of "EastEnders" was difficult, giving the example of a scene involving a ringing mobile phone. In a usual "EastEnders" episode, the viewer would see a shot of the phone and know who was calling. In the live episode, the caller would have to be visually or audibly obvious, as a result of the camera set-up and inability to edit scenes. He described the episode's biggest limitation as the weather, explaining that "EastEnders Live" begins with a direct pickup from the previous episode of "EastEnders", with the same characters in the same outside

neg: Pretty Baby.... cope and concludes she is better on her own. On 14 November 2007, it was announced that former "EastEnders" scriptwriter Tony Jordan had been contacted by Controller of BBC Drama Production John Yorke with an idea for an episode and that Jordan had returned to "EastEnders" having written the script for the episode. The single-hander episode was announced the next day, the first episode of any soap opera to feature just one character. Jordan had wanted to write a solo episode for "EastEnders" – well known for its two-hander episodes – for some time, but the opportunity had never arisen

neg: Shabnam Masood working with the rest of the amazing "EastEnders" cast and crew." Shabnam returned to "EastEnders" on 13 January 2014. On 1 August 2015, Thakrar confirmed a stillbirth storyline for Shabnam and father-to-be Kush Kazemi, in which she realises that her baby has stopped moving. "EastEnders" worked alongside neonatal death and stillbirth charity Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (Sands) to produce the storyline. Speaking of the nature of the storyline, Thakrar commented: "In the UK, 3628 babies were stillborn in 2013, that's one in every 216 births; a shocking fact I've come to learn during my preparation for telling this story."

neg: Bryan Kirkwood (producer) "EastEnders" baby swap storyline involving the character Ronnie Branning gained over 10,000 complaints, which resulted in the BBC ending the storyline earlier than planned. On 12 March 2012, it was announced Kirkwood had decided to leave his position of executive producer of "EastEnders", and left in April 2012, after two years in charge with series producer Lorraine Newman temporarily taking over his role. Of his departure, Kirkwood said "Being the executive producer of "EastEnders" is one of the most exciting jobs in TV, but it's also the most exhausting - so after two years, I've decided it's time to leave

neg: Sam Mitchell (EastEnders) parent and relies heavily on Peggy and Minty. Ricky and Jack pester Sam to a get a paternity test, which she eventually does. She lies, claiming Ricky is the father, however Bianca discovers the truth and Sam confesses that she has lied because Ronnie, Jack's girlfriend, asked her to. Ronnie does not want Sam or her baby near Jack. She manipulates Sam into leaving and pays her money to do so. Sam leaves but, fearful of bringing up her baby alone, she seduces Minty, who still loves her, suggesting he goes with her. Minty momentarily accepts, but then realises Sam

neg: This Christmas (film) Malcolm is cheating on her and Lisa confesses that she already knew about it. Kelli says that 'sharing her man with an another woman is pathetic', leading to a fight between Lisa and Kelli in the rain. When Mel breaks up the fight, Mel tells Kelli about Sandi's pregnancy and that Claude doesn't know about it. In the meantime, Lisa angrily damages Malcolm's car when she manages to let it fall off a cliff. That night, Gerald spends the night with Kelli. Baby gives Quentin a scrapbook of Christmas pictures before he leaves. Baby confesses to Ma'Dere that he has