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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Huge EastEnders star slams time on soap and claims bosses ‘made promises they never kept'
A FORMER EastEnders star has slammed his time on the show and claimed bosses 'made promises they didn't keep'. Jamie Foreman starred as Derek Branning in EastEnders from November 2011 until December 2012. 3 3 3 Despite being part of one of Walford's most iconic families, Jamie, 67, has confessed his time as Derek is not 'a career highlight'. Speaking on the Lewis Nicholls Show, he said: 'I'm going to be a little bit controversial here. 'I don't see EastEnders as anywhere near the highlight of my career. 'It was a lovely job and I respect it. But for me… they'd asked me so many times before.' Recalling the offer from EastEnders, Jamie continued: 'They said, 'it's with the best family, it's full on, you can do as long as you want'. I said, 'I only want to do it for a year'. 'I went and met with them and they made me all manner of promises that they never kept, like 'you'll never work a Saturday'. I did every Saturday. I was the first in, last out every day.' Jamie's character Derek was killed off during the Christmas Day 2012 episode when he suffered a heart attack. In his short time as a resident of Albert Square Derek cemented himself as one of the soap's most notorious bad boys. He had an affair with Alfie Moon's wife Kat Slater, tormented Pat Butcher on her death bed and told Sharon Watts' son Denny the truth about his dad Dennis Rickman. It's not the first time Jamie has spoken negatively about his time on the show. Penny Branning calls her dad 'big man Jack' in EastEnders In 2013 he appeared on Daybreak and said: 'I hated the scenes in the Queen Vic, I'm terribly sorry to everybody! 'I'm sure a lot of the cast will say the same thing - they're so long and laborious. 'You've got to stand there and wait for somebody over there to stop talking, so you're listening to that conversation, then it cuts to somebody else. You never shoot a scene quickly in there.'
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders stars Kat Slater and Alfie Moon to marry for THIRD time on soap 20 years after first tying the knot
EASTENDERS' Kat Slater struggles to veil her emotions as she marries Alfie Moon for a THIRD time. The on-off lovers, played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, are set to tie the knot again more than two decades after first saying 'I do'. 7 7 In one of this week's episodes, Kat is stunned when Alfie pops the question – and planning for the big day soon begins. But trouble is quickly looming – and the couple look far from overjoyed in these first-look pictures. There is even a chance Kat may not go through with it. The couple first married in the 2003 Christmas special, with Kat's dream of a white wedding coming true thanks to a snow machine Alfie hired for the occasion. They were ripped apart a year later when Kat's jealous ex, Andy Hunter, threatened to kill Alfie unless Kat slept with him. The pair divorced then remarried in 2014 – but that didn't last either. Kat subsequently had a brief failed marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) before reuniting with Alfie. Let's hope it's third time lucky. EastEnders legend goes viral on TikTok with 16 year old clip from fitness DVD that's leaving fans HORRIFIED 7 JAMIE: ENEMIES? GORD NO 7 DESPITE describing Gordon Ramsay as a 'psychopath' in a viral social media clip earlier this year, Jamie Oliver has assured fans their long-running feud is not back on. The chefs fell out in 2009 when Gordon referred to his TV rival as a 'one-pot wonder', later labelling him a 'mere cook'. Jamie hit back that the Hell's Kitchen hothead was 'jealous' of his career and was 'too busy shouting and screaming'. But Jamie has now told The Sunday Times Magazine: 'Me and Gordon are absolutely friends – our little berating decade is behind us. 'He's smashing life at the moment. He's doing things that no chef has ever done. 'We're on good terms, and long may it continue.' GRACE IS BURGER QUEEN 7 SHE has dined at some of the world's top restaurants and is known for her withering put-downs of poor cuisine. But Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent – tipped to replace Gregg Wallace when the show returns later this year – actually has some surprising secret tastes. She told Scott Mills on the Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet podcast: 'I do love fast food, especially in service stations. People go, 'Oh I hate Burger King it's horrible.' But it's not. It's delicious. 'You can't put a price on stopping at a bog-standard service station at 11am.' But Grace admits she can't really do it now, due to her links with posh nosh. She said: 'People will just take photos of me because it's so comical.' BEEB HAS FAITH IN SPIN-OFF 7 THE Beeb's Faith show Pilgrimage has played host to some interesting stars over the years, from Christine McGuinness to Neil Morrissey. Now I can reveal it's getting a spin-off which will start filming this month. The programme's creators CTVC are working on the similar BBC project, which takes a deeper dive into religions and beliefs. The show has yet to get an official title but filming is set to wrap at the end of this summer – so it could be on our screens around this time next year. Pilgrimage has delivered steady ratings since it debuted in 2018 with its first adventure across Spain. Since then, it's taken a group of celebs on various treks in countries ranging from Italy and Turkey to Switzerland and Scotland. HARRY'S MAGIC PLAN HARRY MOULDING is already thinking about the future after triumphing on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday. The magician says his journey began when he was 11 years old and a conjurer came to his school. From that point Harry reckoned he was Harry Potter. He said of his teachers: 'I used to get my cards confiscated in class because I constantly wanted to perform my magic tricks to school friends. 'I'm sorry to the teachers who had to deal with my magic antics, but I hope they can see it was all worth it now. I'm grateful to my school. 'With the money, perhaps I can open the magic school, a BGT Hogwarts, and Simon Cowell could be the Dumbledor of BGTWarts.' I think he should come up with a catchier name though. LOVE Island has added another hunk to its roster just days before the new series kicks off – Londoner Tommy Bradley. An insider said: 'He's a cheeky chappy who enjoys a night out with the lads. "He's packed on serious muscle – so he's not just a personality hire.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders confirms dark Kat and Alfie twist after romantic proposal
spoilers follow. EastEnders' Alfie Moon surprises Kat Slater next week when he asks her to marry him again – but things soon take a dark turn. With wedding planning underway, Kat makes a disturbing discovery about her fiancé, or so she assumes. Is there already trouble in paradise? "This will be Kat and Alfie's third attempt at tying the knot," begins our EastEnders insider, "that's if they actually make it to the big day. They've been on and off for 23 years, yet fate always seems to pull them back together. Will it be for keeps this time?" The inspiration for Alfie's proposal comes from him and Kat launching a business hiring out swanky limousines. It all starts when Harvey wants to buy a limo from his old mate Cheeky, only to find he can't afford it. Related: Best streaming services When the deflated driver tries to rope in fellow cabbies at Kat's firm as investors, his old boss is fuming, having still not forgiven him for breaking Jean's heart, and she scuppers his plans. Following some words of wisdom from Nicola, Harvey decides to ask Kat to be his business partner. She obviously refuses, though it does get her in an entrepreneurial mood. "Kat wants nothing to do with Harvey," notes our source. "But renting out swanky cars to posh punters sounds lucrative, so she steals Harvey's idea and decides to set up her own business with Alfie. She tries to strike a deal with Cheeky to buy his motor, but there's a snag." Related: Cheeky hikes the price up, so Kat is forced to ask Phil for an advance on her settlement for their impending divorce. She signs on the dotted line, but at the last minute, Cheeky reveals one final catch: if she wants the limo Kat must take on his silent business partner – who is it? While Kat reels from the revelation, Alfie plans a photo shoot of a fake wedding to promote their vehicle venture. He has the idea that he and Kat could be the happy couple in the photos, and he confides in pal Linda that he's thinking of popping the question. Being a die-hard romantic, Linda urges Alfie to ask his other half to make it official again, so he gets down on one knee at home – as heartwarming new images revealed over the weekend. Related: "Alfie seizes the moment and asks Kat to marry him," reveals our insider. "She's overjoyed – they've had their ups and downs, but this time it feels right. Kat says yes and Alfie is ecstatic." It looks set to be a very short engagement, as the pair waste no time in throwing a joint stag and hen party in the Vic, and Kat is thrilled when she discovers the theme of the night. However, the celebrations are curtailed when Kat discovers something sinister on the family computer. She is horrified and assumes Alfie is to blame – but does she have the wrong end of the stick, and is the engagement over already? EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast. Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or , now priced at just £ You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders confirms Kat and Alfie proposal - six months after reunion
follow. EastEnders has confirmed that there will be another proposal for Alfie Moon and Kat Slater in upcoming scenes. In scenes set to air in a few weeks, Alfie comes up with the idea of doing a wedding photoshoot to promote their new limo business. However, Kat is shocked when Alfie proposes to her, and says that they could be the bride and groom in the photo. The couple got back together about six months ago, as Alfie supported Kat when their son Tommy was being violent and the subsequent dealings with social services. Related: The Slaters have been through other heartbreaks recently, including Harvey Monroe cheating on Jean with Kathy Beale, and the aftermath of Martin Fowler's death, which led to Stacey and the kids departing the other day. Will this proposal lead to a well-deserved piece of happiness for the family? Related: Unfortunately, there's still set to be more trouble to come, as newcomer Joel Marshall recently showed Tommy a disturbing video. With Tommy relying on Joel as his first friend in a long time (he was so lonely recently he started talking to an AI chatbot), could he fall victim to his bad influence and repeat Joel's inexcusable behaviour? Meanwhile, next week will see a dramatic car accident play out, with multiple characters' lives at risk. EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast. Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online, now priced at just £3.99.£49.99 at at at Audible at EE at at £99.00 at Amazon at at at at at at EE£91.40 at at at Amazon£54.98 at at at at at at at at at Game at EE at at at Pandora at at Sky Mobile at at at Game£123.99 at at at Three at at at at Pandora at at at at at at at at AO£199.99 at Fitbit at $15.00 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis£157.00 at John Lewis£44.99 at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis & Partners at Amazon at Three£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at at John Lewis & Partners at at at Fitbit$29.85 at at at Amazon at £49.99 at Amazon at at at at Apple£293.81 at at Three at at at at at at at at at at at at at at EE at at John Lewis at Audible at at John Lewis at EE at at £379.00 at at at at Amazon at at at Apple at at at Samsung at Three at Apple at at at at at John Lewis$365.00 at Microsoft at at crunchyroll£22.00 at Amazon at at AO£79.00 at Samsung£449.00 at John Lewis£79.98 at at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£79.98 at at Microsoft£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at John Lewis£269.99 at at at at at Amazon at at now at John Lewis & Partners at at at Microsoft at at at at at at John Lewis at at at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
When EastEnders crossed over with other shows
You're one of the biggest shows on telly. It shouldn't be a surprise when you get involved in a collaboration or its first 40 years on air, BBC soap EastEnders has entertained millions of fans with its regular episodes of drama and everyday London life. But it has occasionally joined forces with other shows as well, and actors who made their names in Walford have also popped up in the nation's other soaps too - sometimes before their time in Albert Square, and others when they had left Walford BBC Bitesize as we take a look at a few examples. East Street: Walford meets WeatherfieldEastEnders hit our screens in February 1985. Before too long, it became one of the 'big' soaps on British TV, alongside the ITV shows Coronation Street, Crossroads and Emmerdale (then known as Emmerdale Farm). Of the latter three, the Street was the longer-running, its first episode airing in December and Coronation Street were often toe-to-toe in the battle to top the ratings, especially in the 1980s. More than a quarter of a century after they both occupied the TV listings, the two shows shared a story for the first time. The BBC's Children in Need telethon screened a special 15-minute mini episode in November 2010 called East Street, where EastEnders' fictional borough of Walford tested out an official twinning with Coronation Street's Weatherfield. It was the same year that the Square celebrated 25 years on screen and the Street marked its 50th for laughs, scenes included Corrie's Liz McDonald working behind the bar of the Queen Vic with Kat Slater, while Gail McIntyre and Denise Fox attempted to outdo one other in the Bridge Street Cafe, arguing over whose husband was the most evil (they had both married murderers). Meanwhile, Weatherfield welcomed EastEnders regulars Christian Clarke, Zainab Masood, Darren Miller, Jane Beale and Jodie Gold to the cobbles. Zainab and Corrie's Eileen Grimshaw shared a cup of tea while talking about both being mums of gay sons, and Jane learned from Hayley Cropper and Sunita Alahan how crime and disaster were two things that Walford and Weatherfield had in episode ended with the (fake) cliffhanger that Liz may have been the mother who gave Kat up at birth - a typical soap opera storyline that firmly united both shows. Dimensions in Time: Albert Square goes sci-fiThe travels of The Doctor in the TARDIS may seem millions of light years from the dramas of Albert Square but there was a brief spell in 1993 when two of the BBC's most popular shows joined forces. In 1993, the sci-fi series Doctor Who celebrated its 30th anniversary, although no new episodes had aired since mark the time traveller's three-decade milestone, a special mini adventure - Dimensions in Time - was filmed for that year's Children in Need appeal on the set of EastEnders, using 3D technology that could be viewed through special glasses, and with characters from both shows interacting. At the end of the first episode, viewers could then call in to choose which EastEnders character would save the day in episode two - Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) or Big Ron the market trader (Ron Tarr).The story followed the seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and his companion Ace (Sophie Aldred) caught up in an adventure with villainous Time Lord, The Rani (Kate O'Mara). Her machinations led to different incarnations of The Doctor appearing in Albert Square, including the third (Jon Pertwee), fifth (Peter Davison) and sixth (Colin Baker), along with various companions who had appeared in the series as far back as its 1963 debut. Louise Jameson and Bonnie Langford, who reprised their companion roles in the special, would later join EastEnders playing regular characters. A cavalcade of monsters from throughout the show's history also turned up as part of The Rani's plans. The story jumped in time between 1973, 1993 and 2013 and gave viewers the opportunity to see characters Pauline Fowler and Kathy Beale 'aged up' by 20 years for scenes set two decades in the future. This would later lead to an unexpected continuity hitch, as Kathy and Pauline were killed off in EastEnders prior to 2013 (although Kathy would return in 2015, very much alive) - but then The Doctor is renowned for doing tricky things with time! The two shows crossed over again in 2006 when Dame Barbara Windsor made a cameo as Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell in the Doctor Who episode Army of Albert Square actors who popped up in other soapsActors who have appeared on one soap can sometimes be found popping up in another. It has happened to a number of EastEnders actors over the decades. Here are a few Collins: Between her two stints as the selfish Cindy Beale, Michelle also spent three years in Coronation Street as Rovers Return manager, then owner, Stella Price from 2011 to 2014. Her character was revealed as the mother of long-standing character Leanne Battersby, but after having her heart broken, Stella left for New York once she had sold the Rovers to the McDonald Kemp: He is returning to EastEnders for its 40th anniversary as Grant Mitchell - but before his character debuted in 1990, Kemp played Graham Lodsworth in Emmerdale Farm. His character appeared in late 1986 and early 1987 when he came to Beckindale in search of his birth mother, Dolly Taylforth: The actress who appeared in the very first episode of EastEnders in 1985 as Kathy Beale has an impressive three soap roles on her acting CV. After leaving the Square for the first time in 1998, with shorter term stints in 1999 and 2000, Kathy was believed dead from 2006 until she returned full-time in 2015. In the years between, Taylforth played Sgt Nikki Wright in police drama The Bill and then spent two years as Sandy Roscoe in Hollyoaks before returning to article was published in January 2025
