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Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Anita Dobson admits major EastEnders return took lots of persuasion and why she agreed to come back
ANITA Dobson has opened up on her shock EastEnders comeback for this year's 40th anniversary celebrations. The legendary actress left fans gasping and open-mouthed when she made an unannounced return to the programme as Angie Watts in February of this year. 5 Anita Dobson has admitted that her EastEnders return took lots of persuasion Credit: Getty 5 She reunited with her co-star Gillian at the glitzy Soap Awards Credit: Getty 5 She made a shock cameo as Angie Watts in February of this year Credit: BBC As Sharon was left almost crushed in the horror Queen Vic explosion, she had a vision from mum Angie who appeared in a dream sequence to speak once more to her precious little girl. Now, in an interview at the British Soap Awards, Anita has admitted that her grand soap return did take some persuasion as she wanted to ensure the scripts were top-notch before agreeing her comeback. Chatting to The Sun alongside co-star Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, Anita admitted: "It took a lot of talking because I wanted it to be right and I didn't want to do it if it wasn't going to actually work. "So we did have a bit of chatting over the script and it just felt like the right time." She also confirmed she would not be back for any future cameos as she revealed she viewed her one-off return as a final outing for Angie. Anita said: "It was a nice way to say goodbye to Angie for me. Her return as Angie was kept such a closely-guarded secret that even most of her co-stars were unaware it was happening until it aired on-screen in all its glory. Co-star Gillian added to The Sun on the red carpet: "We knew nothing about the scene that she did with Tish [Dean, Sharon Watts]. "When we watched it, we all went, 'Wow, this is what the 40th is all about! This icon coming back to our show!' "Absolutely amazing, and I truly mean that." Patsy Kensit breaks silence on EastEnders role and begs for a soap return after confessing it was her 'dream job' Anita's comeback proved all the worthwhile after it managed to bag the Soap Award for Scene Of The Year. It was one of a whopping eight awards that EastEnders managed to pick up on the night amid their current soap dominance. ITV's offerings Emmerdale and Coronation Street suffered badly, with the Dales-based soap taking home just two awards, with Corrie only being awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award prize. Hollyoaks ended the night in second place after collecting a total of three gongs. The British Soap Awards airs tonight at 8pm on ITV. British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale - Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders 5 Anita as Angie in the 1980s Credit: BBC
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Anita Dobson admits major EastEnders return took lots of persuasion and why she agreed to come back
ANITA Dobson has opened up on her shock EastEnders comeback for this year's 40th anniversary celebrations. The legendary actress left fans gasping and open-mouthed when Advertisement 5 Anita Dobson has admitted that her EastEnders return took lots of persuasion Credit: Getty 5 She reunited with her co-star Gillian at the glitzy Soap Awards Credit: Getty 5 She made a shock cameo as Angie Watts in February of this year Credit: BBC As Sharon was left almost crushed in the horror Queen Vic explosion, Now, in an interview at the British Soap Awards, Anita has admitted that her grand soap return did take some persuasion as Chatting to The Sun alongside co-star Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, Anita admitted: "It took a lot of talking because I wanted it to be right and I didn't want to do it if it wasn't going to actually work. "So we did have a bit of chatting over the script and it just felt like the right time." Advertisement Read More from the Soap Awards She also confirmed she would not be back for any future cameos as she revealed she viewed her one-off return as a final outing for Angie. Anita said: "It was a nice way to say goodbye to Angie for me. Her return as Angie was kept such a closely-guarded secret that even most of her co-stars were unaware it was happening until it aired on-screen in all its glory. Co-star Gillian added to The Sun on the red carpet: "We knew nothing about the scene that she did with Tish [Dean, Sharon Watts]. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive "When we watched it, we all went, 'Wow, this is what the 40 th is all about! This icon coming back to our show!' "Absolutely amazing, and I truly mean that." Patsy Kensit breaks silence on EastEnders role and begs for a soap return after confessing it was her 'dream job' Anita's comeback proved all the worthwhile after it managed to bag the Soap Award for Scene Of The Year. It was one of a whopping eight awards that EastEnders managed to pick up on the night amid their current soap dominance. Advertisement ITV's offerings Emmerdale and Coronation Street suffered badly, with the Dales-based soap taking home just two awards, with Corrie only being awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award prize. Hollyoaks ended the night in second place after collecting a total of three gongs. The British Soap Awards airs tonight at 8pm on ITV. British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale - Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders 5 Anita as Angie in the 1980s Credit: BBC Advertisement 5 Her comeback clutched the Scene Of The Year prize Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders boss teases major return that will leave fans stunned as soap scoops TV Bafta award
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS boss Kate Oates has teased a huge comeback for the BBC soap as it scooped the TV BAFTA tonight. The BBC soap - that celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this month - beat out rivals Casualty and Coronation Street to win the prestigious award. 2 The soap won best soap at the TV Baftas but backstage Kate Oates teased a huge return Credit: Getty 2 Chris Clenshaw with the cast and crew accept the Soap Award for EastEnders during the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Credit: Getty Speaking backstage to The Sun and other media, Kate teased that there's a major return on the cards that will leave fans delighted. She said: 'If you like a return, I don't think you're going to be disappointed, because there's potentially one on the cards. 'I think that we can tease that they're all those heartland characters have some really big stuff coming up. 'Actually, we've got some uncharted territory, which, considering we're following on the heels of Mr. Clanshaw, is quite an accolade, because he has broken quite a lot of fresh ground. 'So I think the challenge for Ben [Wadey], who is our new exec, has been to carry on kind of after Chris' success, really, but he is very much ready to do that, and we're excited as a team. 'We're going to miss Chris terribly, but we're also really excited for what's to come so there are some really, really big stories coming up, and if it's a return that you're after, then, yeah, you might be interested in what's to what's on the horizon.' Paying tribute to EastEnders' double success this month, she added: 'It's a big month for us, actually, because EastEnders won the craft BAFTA special award a couple of weeks ago, which is a recognition of what's soaps does for the industry. And what EastEnders in particular does for the industry. So yeah, for this to be today as well, it's just what a month we've had an incredible time. 'I mean, it's been incredible. Chris has been leading the show for the last last few years, and through him and the team, we've broken kind of boundaries with the genre. 'Told stories in different ways, but it's always been really character. It's been really true to DNA at the show. So So yeah, thank you, Chris for everything that you've done for us. And yeah, we're thrilled.' And former boss Chris Clenshaw added: 'It feels surreal. I can't lie, it feels phenomenal. I'm really incredibly proud of the entire team. Bafta TV 2025 Winners List Here's everyone who has taken home an award at tonight's ceremony Drama Series: Blue Lights Leading Actor: Lennie James, Mr Loverman Leading Actress: Marisa Abela, Industry Entertainment: Would I Lie To You? Entertainment Performance: Joe Lycett - Late Night Lycett Factual Series: To Catch a Copper Factual Entertainment: Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour International: Shogun Supporting Actor: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer Limited Drama: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Male Performance in a Comedy: Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff Female Performance in a Comedy: Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey Fellowship: Kirsty Wark News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special Reality: The Jury: Murder Trial Scripted Comedy: Alma's Not Normal Short Form: Quiet Life Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods Special Award: ITV - Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Soap: EastEnders Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024 Specialist Factual: Atomic People Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics, BBC One Children's Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates) Children's Scripted: Cbeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare's Globe Current Affairs: State of Rage Daytime: Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure P&O Cruises Memorable Moment: Strictly Come Dancing - Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dance to You'll Never Walk Alone 'It's a huge, huge team back at Elstree. You know, I think we all know how much it takes to put into a soap so kind of congratulations to Coronation Street and Casualty too. 'But I think to take these awards back to Elstree and share this with the wider team, feels amazing.'
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders boss teases major return that will leave fans stunned as soap scoops TV Bafta award
EASTENDERS boss Kate Oates has teased a huge comeback for the BBC soap as it scooped the TV BAFTA tonight. The BBC soap - that celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this month - beat out rivals Casualty and Coronation Street to Advertisement 2 The soap won best soap at the TV Baftas but backstage Kate Oates teased a huge return Credit: Getty 2 Chris Clenshaw with the cast and crew accept the Soap Award for EastEnders during the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Credit: Getty Speaking backstage to The Sun and other media, Kate teased that there's a major return on the cards that will leave fans delighted. She said: 'If you like a return, I don't think you're going to be disappointed, because there's potentially one on the cards. 'I think that we can tease that they're all those heartland characters have some really big stuff coming up. 'Actually, we've got some uncharted territory, which, considering we're following on the heels of Mr. Clanshaw, is quite an accolade, because he has broken quite a lot of fresh ground. Advertisement Read more on EastEnders 'So I think the challenge for Ben [Wadey], who is our new exec, has been to carry on kind of after Chris' success, really, but he is very much ready to do that, and we're excited as a team. 'We're going to miss Chris terribly, but we're also really excited for what's to come so there are some really, really big stories coming up, and if it's a return that you're after, then, yeah, you might be interested in what's to what's on the horizon.' Paying tribute to EastEnders' double success this month, she added: 'It's a big month for us, actually, because EastEnders won the craft BAFTA special award a couple of weeks ago, which is a recognition of what's soaps does for the industry. And what EastEnders in particular does for the industry. So yeah, for this to be today as well, it's just what a month we've had an incredible time. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive 'I mean, it's been incredible. Chris has been leading the show for the last last few years, and through him and the team, we've broken kind of boundaries with the genre. 'Told stories in different ways, but it's always been really character. It's been really true to DNA at the show. So So yeah, thank you, Chris for everything that you've done for us. And yeah, we're thrilled.' And former boss Chris Clenshaw added: 'It feels surreal. I can't lie, it feels phenomenal. I'm really incredibly proud of the entire team. Bafta TV 2025 Winners List Here's everyone who has taken home an award at tonight's ceremony Drama Series: Blue Lights Leading Actor: Lennie James, Mr Loverman Leading Actress: Marisa Abela, Industry Entertainment: Would I Lie To You? Entertainment Performance: Joe Lycett - Late Night Lycett Factual Series: To Catch a Copper Factual Entertainment: Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour International: Shogun Supporting Actor: Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer Limited Drama: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Male Performance in a Comedy: Danny Dyer, Mr Bigstuff Female Performance in a Comedy: Ruth Jones, Gavin and Stacey Fellowship: Kirsty Wark News Coverage: BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special Reality: The Jury: Murder Trial Scripted Comedy: Alma's Not Normal Short Form: Quiet Life Single Documentary: Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods Special Award: ITV - Mr Bates Vs The Post Office Soap: EastEnders Live Event Coverage: Glastonbury 2024 Specialist Factual: Atomic People Sports Coverage: Paris 2024 Olympics, BBC One Children's Non-Scripted: Disability and Me (FYI Investigates) Children's Scripted: Cbeebies As You Like It At Shakespeare's Globe Current Affairs: State of Rage Daytime: Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure P&O Cruises Memorable Moment: Strictly Come Dancing - Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell dance to You'll Never Walk Alone 'It's a huge, huge team back at Elstree. You know, I think we all know how much it takes to put into a soap so kind of congratulations to Coronation Street and Casualty too. Advertisement 'But I think to take these awards back to Elstree and share this with the wider team, feels amazing.'
