Several new characters lined up for BBC soap. ... EastEnders' producers have decided to 'sex up' the show in a bid to boost its flagging ratings.

Fans of EastEnders' now-dead Danielle Jones this week erected a shrine outside the show's home at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Letitia Dean is due to start filming Sharon's comeback scenes for Eastenders. ... Now the actress has told the News Of The World: " I'm so excited to be going back to Eastenders. I can't wait to

'EastEnders' is reportedly set for another murder storyline in the aftermath of the suspicious death of Pauline Fowler.

The leader of a highly organised group of graffiti vandals who have caused a "massive" amount of damage was employed by the BBC to change the face of the Eastenders set. ... From Times Online ... In the end,

I gave up my life and my love to be a token black star in EastEnders...then they axed me; ... Why Eastender Barry's set to shed the pounds; ENDLESS PINTS IN THE QUEEN VIC AND FRY-UPS IN KATHY'S CAFE

EastEnders star Cliff Parisi is also hoping to wed BBC production assistant Tara Wyer. ... More baby joy on EastEnders set as Minty's real-life lover falls pregnant after just three months;

EastEnders' producers have decided to 'sex up' the show in a bid to boost its flagging ratings. In all, a total of six new characters are understood to be lined up for Walford over the coming year.

Hannah Pool speaks to Cheryl Fergison (Heather Peterson in Eastenders) about sizeism, being bullied, and life in Albert Square ... guardian.co.uk, ... Call the main Guardian and Observer switchboard:

Graffiti vandal was paid by BBC to deface EastEnders set; By Laura Clout; Last Updated: 1:48AM BST 30/05/2008;