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Christmas in Walford in.... SEPTEMBER

Nickie | 10:32 UK time, Friday, 23 September 2011

WARNING: This blog post should not be read by anyone who is infuriated by mentions of Christmas in September

It is 92 days 14 hours 24 mins 10 secs to Christmas (as I write this)

Which also means it's 92 days 'til Christmas Day EastEnders!

It is also NO DAYS 'til the filming of festive season EastEnders because that's what's happening on the set right now. Check out the tree in the Square and tingle at the prospect of the sensational seasonal drama that will greet us once December rolls round... And while you're there, check out the Albert Square webcam, Turpin Road webcam and George Street webcam

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  • Comment number 1.

    Would be nice if you could at some snow, as there has been no snow for the last few years at Christmas time.

  • Comment number 2.

    Yes i agree snow pleasssseeee. Think its a bit early to be filming christmas eps in september. Thought they were only 6 weeks ahead.

  • Comment number 3.

    PAT! NOOOOOOOO! Pam is such a brilliant actress, and hopping she leaves with one hell of a storyline! Looking forward to the episodes but going to miss Pam dearly. Good luck to her x

  • Comment number 4.

    Oh filming on George street at the mo.Wonder whats going on?! Shame you cant make out they are:O(

  • Comment number 5.

    why does heather have to go?

  • Comment number 6.

    Congratulations on the return of Mandy - love the character and Nicola Stapleton

  • Comment number 7.

    Roll on Christmas dahhhhn Albert Square - I'm expecting the traditional tears, tantrums and tinsel...but it's going to be sad heading towards Pat's departure from the show, so it'll be tissues at the ready. No character is bigger than the show itself but loosing Pat is one hell of a blow and I'm dreading it but I completely understand and respect Pam's desicion to leave. Hopefully there'll be a nice balance between drama and comedy - and some epic cliffhangers leaving us all at the edge of our seats wanting more too! I'd love to see Kat and Alfie have a nice Christmas after everything that happened earlier in the year and enjoy their first Christmas with baby Tommy. Obviously Derek's arrival will throw a spanner in the works at the Brannings, Bianca and Ricky will be back for Pat's funeral, and maybe even Nick Berry (Wicksy) and Michael French (David) too! I hope Max, Cora and Rainie are supporting Tanya too! Perhaps this is a big ask, but I'd love to see Peter and Lucy back with Ian, Mandy and Bobby at no. 45, so here's hoping! Hopefully lots of characters and families being used too! Roll on Christmas 2011 Walford style!

  • Comment number 8.

    i really hope there will be more mitchell storylines this xmas :)

  • Comment number 9.

    I would absolutely love if Chryed got married at Christmas, it's my Christmas wish, please make it come true Eastenders !!!

  • Comment number 10.

    I think the christmas tree they have got up in the square is lovely,but has now blocked a lot of the view:O( So gutted pam is leaving she is one of the oldest characters. But good luck to her though.

  • Comment number 11.

    Please Eastenders writers not another death this Christmas! every year its the same, If you cant think of great story lines for Christmas then its time for a change in writers!!!

  • Comment number 12.

    omg i cannot believe pats gonna die i wonder what from this christmas i think will be 1 to remember it will be up there with archies mureder den and angie and the branning family betrayel

  • Comment number 13.

    Oh the lights are on in the vic. Do they film on a sunday?

  • Comment number 14.

    I think the slaters should come back all of them they made the show!!

  • Comment number 15.

    how far is declan and ben goi.ng 2 go in there realtionship and i would love peggy 2 come back to the square and is max going to come back and will tanya tell max if he comes back.

  • Comment number 16.

    It must be so weird for the actors having to be festive :)

  • Comment number 17.

    The christmas tree looks very nice at night time when are are fliming you can see the christmas lights around tree and outside Ian Beale's, The Queen Vic.

  • Comment number 18.

    Does anyone know if the Eastenders set has open days?

  • Comment number 19.

    well good luck to the cast filming christmas now! its forecast to be 28 degress this week. cant imagine having to work in that heat trying to act as though its cold and frosty. 28 degress heat in a warm winter coat and scarf and gloves etc! phew rather them than me!

  • Comment number 20.

    it looks like they are filming Lola out side the Vic

  • Comment number 21.

    speaking of christmas in the tabloids today they are talking about christmas tv schedules and downton abbey on itv. the bbc does not relie on ratings to get their income unlike itv, althogh normally because there is no money to be made with the advertisers itv traditionally gives up and closes down the channel and go on holiday till january. however this year they are making an effort with downton. if i were aunty i would put ee up against downton. chav’s against the aristocracy. tough call but iam a chav at heart and albert square is such a tradition on christmas day a bit like eric and ern. i would be a chav every time. ee would win with a big rating. duff duff duff duff duff duff duff duff duff! i think ee is on great form at the mo, love it. but my sky plus will be working overtime over the festive period. :-)

  • Comment number 22.

    hi does anyone know where did roxy get her coat from last nights episode tuesday 11th oct

  • Comment number 23.

    oh people dressed in black standing outside the vic. Wonder if its to do with past funeral??

  • Comment number 24.

    #oppps meant pats funeral.

  • Comment number 25.

    bloody excited!!!

  • Comment number 26.

    Lots of filming going on in the square tonight. The christmas lights look lovely all lit up.

  • Comment number 27.

    wonder why the sq cam aint working?!

  • Comment number 28.

    the only cracker i want this christmas in walford is tanyer,
    but shes all ready pulled...

  • Comment number 29.

    Wouldn't it be great if they brought Peggy back for one more b***h fight with pat before she dies?

  • Comment number 30.

    I've spotted Michael moon an janine outside the rnr.
    What looks like Kay slater and Jean in the gardens, looks like someone's collapse or having a brawl.
    I've also seen someone dressed as Santa, maybes Alfie.
    I've also seen what looks like Lauren standing in the gardens with her arms open in a White t shirt and a police car outside Ian beales house.
    I've seen Tanya waiting to film too. And what looks like edit moon holding some balloons and Charlie slater walking round.

  • Comment number 31.

    No camera on the square today. Some filming must be going on that we are not allowed to see.

  • Comment number 32.

    @bernie they have had it off for three days now and just before they turned it off I saw loads of filming happening outside the vic bunny how above these comments you can see it though but they aren't refreshing it :/ not a happy bunny lol

  • Comment number 33.

    @Mich22 Find it bizzare that they have web cams yet when something good happens we arent allowed to see it,whats the point??? Come on peeps sort it out!!

  • Comment number 34.

    Turn on the square webcam!!!! Come on....sort it out

  • Comment number 35.

    Grr want the square webcam on NOW! @Bernie ; Like you said what is the point in the webcams if they are cut off when the real juicy things are going on. I know its all to do with spoilers but honestly isn't that what the webcams are about.

  • Comment number 36.

    WE WANT THE CAMERA ON,WE WANT THE CAMERA ON!!! PLEASEEEEEEE!!

  • Comment number 37.

    Why wont the Camera work!!
    Cant wait to see what happens at christmas tho but sad to see Pat to leave.

  • Comment number 38.

    They are building something on Turpin Road in front of Butchers Joints.

  • Comment number 39.

    Love eastenders

  • Comment number 40.

    it would be nice to see other Actors show what they have to do in the day :D

  • Comment number 41.

    The Squares web cam is still out.What's the BIG secrete???

  • Comment number 42.

    Wooow so excited can't wait till the huge duff duff moment on xmas, when there is 5 people who could die in the fire, one of them is Pat!! Shes an eastenders legend so get your tissues at the reaady cause this xmas will be a huge shocker!! We love you Pat, you'll always be forever the eastenders earring legend hehe!! Her time has finally come to an end in eastenders, this was her choice by the way so please don't blame the producers/directors cause she didn't want to carry on anymore she decided to quit it wasn't there fault ok... and i hope that Stacey comes back and I don't know why Bradley wanted to leave cause he and Stacey were amazinnn together! I miss u Bradley/Charlie Clements! why did u want to leave, I'm pretty certain that Eastenders fans loved you! I wish you could come back but sadly you wanted to end your time in eastenders so they killed you off and you can't come back now... :'( miss youu Bradders! Good luck eastenders making this Xmas a huge shocker you always dooo so thanks!! xx

  • Comment number 43.

    Its time to hang up Pat's earrings! By the way I've been mistaken its not a fire that she dies in but i think there is a fire at some point in eastenders.. sadly she dies of cancer! Omg another person with cancer.. I wonder what would happen with Tanya then... I don't think they'll kill her off though, I think Tanya shall get better, fingers crossed! Sources say that Pat later organises a party at the Queen Vic for her family and friends, which sparks the rumoured return of her sons Simon and David Wicks. With everyone gathered around, Pat reportedly comes clean over her illness, explaining that she has thrown the party to give those closest to her a chance to celebrate her life. As the bash continues, Pat apparently slips out quietly and returns home as she feels unwell, before passing away peacefully in bed. Omg what a shocker!! *blows into tissue* :'( such a legend, its just really sad thinking about it now!! Lets make the most of Pat before she leaves this incredible soap, good luck in the future Pam St Clement! The eastenders LEGEND!! :'( Ricky and Bianca are to return @ xmas too! Were all gonna miss u Pam St Clement!! :( xxxx I also have something else to tell u, Yusef will be killed off in the B&B fire a plot now known to be unrelated to Pat's departure, so im sorry about that last comment, Pat will not die in the fire its her cancer however Yusef dies in the fire... Phew what a relief no offence hes a good actor but i hate him in the soap!! All details of storylines and possible returns for Pat's exit remain unconfirmed by EastEnders bosses.

  • Comment number 44.

    I also want to say this: Bryan Kirkwood, EastEnders' executive producer, commented: "In Pat Harris-Beale-Wicks-Butcher-Evans, Pam St Clement has created one of the most iconic and loved characters in British TV history.

    "Over the years we've seen her develop from a shrew into a matriarch, and Pat's colour, warmth and steel have given EastEnders some of its most memorable stories. Pam will be missed by everyone in Walford, and we wish her the very best of luck in everything that comes next." Kirkwood added: "Although it's too early to talk about how Pat will leave the Square, we can assure viewers it will culminate in a fitting storyline, not to be missed." and The much-loved actress will depart her role as Pat Evans after 25 years. Details of how St Clement, who is currently the second longest-serving cast member after Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), will bow out are not yet known.
    She says: "I have enjoyed 25 and a half wonderful years in EastEnders creating the character of Pat but feel it's time to hang up her earrings," the 69-year-old said. "Leaving the EastEnders 'family' will be akin to a bereavement, but I'm looking forward to the other work and life opportunities that I will have the time to pursue."

  • Comment number 45.

    Thanks for the info @Meqann:O) Yes i read the other day that pat dies of cancer aswell. I m wondering weather Dot dies in the fire also as she is suppose to go out of it due to retirement. Dont know if anyone knows if June Brown is leaving?

  • Comment number 46.

    At last cameras are back on:O) Christmas tree and decorations are gone so i guess its 2012 in walford.

  • Comment number 47.

    your years ahead of of what I get in the US.Last episode I watched Alfie owes Andy bail money..How many years was that???

  • Comment number 48.

    Bernie pat dies that is the chirstmas storyline

  • Comment number 49.

    Yusef is supposed to die in the fire at the B@B. I just heard ages ago that June Brown is supposed to be retiring.Iknow pat dies though:O(

  • Comment number 50.

    Dmax - I think those episodes with Alfie & Andy were shown here in 2004!

  • Comment number 51.

    --7 to 8 years behind,No wonder when I see pics of people now there are very few I recognize..

  • Comment number 52.

    DMAX- 7-8 years behind good I couldn't handle that.There better be the big sing song around the tree on Christmas eve this year as when Brian took over we didn't have it last year It might sound stupid me moaning but that become a tradition on Christmas eve all the characters gathered around the tree with there family's singing the carols and what ever story is going on the tension builds you see the characters involved in the story glaring at each other etc remember 2009 that was good just think it use to build the story's up good for Christmas day

  • Comment number 53.

    Hello
    I'm sad that Heather has to go I wonder if George goes into care....Hmm.@Nickie wonder what it was like for the crew going into a festive season.I do wander if she gets abducted by alien like it says on her On Set With....Oh well shes a wonderfull charecter.Pam is great aswell she's like my own grandmama.I love her lots and think shes a great charecter she is the best I think eastenders kill her off.By the way Lola is PREGGERS OMG!LOL!:P:P:P

  • Comment number 54.

    Sometimes I wonder if there are people actually living in some of the houses on the set.I've seen men and women late at night 12PM walking the streets,Like their holding hands and out for a stroll....Or maybe apparitions of characters past.

  • Comment number 55.

    ghostly figures :s x

  • Comment number 56.

    I can see filming! I think its a scene with phil but i'm not sure (on george street)

  • Comment number 57.

    Now what they need instead of their web cams is 2 or 3 Earth Cams that the user can sweep an area.They have zoom and other features that would be much better than the outdated cams they are using.

  • Comment number 58.

    The 24th and the Square is like a Ghost Town!

    but on the brighter side "Merry Christmas" 2 all U Brits

  • Comment number 59.

    the was someone by beales market stall

  • Comment number 60.

    Lights on in the minute mart does that mean filming is taking place??

  • Comment number 61.

    Something is kicking off down at R&R's.

  • Comment number 62.

    Lots of people about on turpin road, and one or two in the square near the vic...

  • Comment number 63.

    Lots of lights and people around on the webcams!

  • Comment number 64.

    can see 2 people in the square ;o)

  • Comment number 65.

    Hi all new on here but loving the webcam !!!

  • Comment number 66.

    Everybody go to the national televison awards website and vote for all the eastenders! Go to the official website then go to vote next to home and tickets then go through it all and please vote for all the eastenders!! The best soap - eastenders, the best newcomer - jaqueline jossa and the best serial drama performance - jessie wallace!! Please vote for all the eastenders please please please!!! Cmon eastenders we all want you to win so cmon do that asap before the vote closes!! It costs nothing so please do it!! Thanks vote for eastenders all the way!! As soon as u get this message pass it on to everyone and we can help eastenders win yet another year cmon asap before the voting closes! Gooooo!!! :) Cmon eastenders xx CMON VOTE FOR EASTENDERS ASAP PLEAAASEEE XXX

  • Comment number 67.

    PEOPLE IN SQUARE AND TURPIN ROAD,NO ONE MOVES EVEN WHEN YOU REFRESH THE PAGE,ARE THEY REAL?????

  • Comment number 68.

    Oh Dear;
    Someones Dead, possibly a Murder, Police Scences of Crime Tent set up in Turpin Road, outside R&R Club, Police Car Also on the Set !!!

  • Comment number 69.

    Heather gets brutally murdered soon so maybe this is it!

  • Comment number 70.

    crime tent set up outside R&R this evening and police car and a taxi have been spotted this evening! heather gets murdered but who is the murderer?

  • Comment number 71.

    A lot of action in Turpin road tonight

  • Comment number 72.

    i only started watching it at 9pm. saw phil, ben and jay. pretty sure shirley was there too but hard to tell. didn't see heather but she couldve been down at the other side or they filmed her exit scene another time? did anyone else see her earlier on ?

  • Comment number 73.

    Ive just seen Masood in the square in his postie outfit waving to someone and lots of filming near the minute mart

  • Comment number 74.

    What's going on tonight in Turpin road and the square

  • Comment number 75.

    I'm in North Carolina right now. The time is 8:15 am and the web cams have suddenly been turned off. They were setting up a camera shot. It looked like maybe Tyler Moon, and I saw a bald head too...maybe Phil? They're along side the R & R, it's raining (looks cold too)...Phil didn't get out of jail, did he?

  • Comment number 76.

    Rebecca I'm in S Carolina,so how do U keep up on a story line that's running 6-7 years behind time. The last episode Laura fell down the steps and thats the end of her.

  • Comment number 77.

    Why so many police cars on set?

  • Comment number 78.

    There are so many police and Pilky the police are there because Ben kills Heather And Phil helps Ben to hide the evidence, mean while Ian and someone else are suspects.

  • Comment number 79.

    I'm so excited, can't wail looks amazing and apparently Heather filmed her last scene on tuesday. EASTENDERS IS AMAZING!!!!

  • Comment number 80.

    I have a ? for someone that knows about the set where all of Eastenders takes place. 1.Do they ever do tours like on a Sat when their not filming. 2. Are all the cars and some trucks part of the set only?They don't seem to move except when filming. #. Is there another web site that shows a better overlay of The Square and buildings to get a better idea of how its layed out. 4.Exactly where in London is this set? Between what streets?Maybe I could use Goggle Earth to bring it in and get a better idea of the layout...Thanks

  • Comment number 81.

    In reply to Dmax:

    1) Due to the hectic filming schedule, the Ö÷²¥´óÐã do not operate tours of the EastEnders set I'm afraid.

    2) The vehicles on set are on hire from a company.

    3) If you look online at Google Maps at Welbeck Close, Elstree you will be able to see the layout of Walford. Walford would sit around the area of Bromley by Bow London Underground station (Walford East takes the place of the Tube station on the mocked up map inside the station.)

    4) Walford is based on Fassett Square in Dalston.Walford derives it's name from Walthamstow and Stratford.

  • Comment number 82.

    Heavy Snow on the Eastenders Set, This Morning !!

  • Comment number 83.

    first time I have ever seen a bus use the bus stop and actually stop there!!! not a very good bus service in walford if the bus only stops once a year or so!

  • Comment number 84.

    I see Today that the Set dressers are spraying water through fire hoses to melt the Snow, i would imagine it is for continuity purposes, for filming !!!

  • Comment number 85.

    I dont want Pat to leave but it sounds like it will be good

  • Comment number 86.

    Oh Dear, A Funeral Hearse and Car on the Set this morning, Heathers Funeral Perhaps ???

  • Comment number 87.

    Filming Funeral Courtege outside the Queen Vic Now !!!!

  • Comment number 88.

    Seen andrew dressed up in black and white with a bunch of flowers think is for the funeral

  • Comment number 89.

    Police Standing Guard outside Ronnie's Flat on george street, police tape on railings, also Police Scenes of Crime Van and Officer being Filmed, a death maybe ??? at ronnies flat anybody know more ?????

  • Comment number 90.

    Just seen max branning outside the RnR dressed in black

  • Comment number 91.

    Are we lining up for the races on George St??

  • Comment number 92.

    Looks like Bianca and Derek having a face-off outside R&R!

  • Comment number 93.

    Looks like there's a St George's Day street party going on in the square!

  • Comment number 94.

    Looks like a wedding car outside Ian's house... his and Mandy's wedding?

  • Comment number 95.

    Alfies car just chilling in the background;)

  • Comment number 96.

    why is it dark now at 14.24 pm thursday 5 4 2012? is there a fault with the camera time ? well eastenders is the best xxxx

  • Comment number 97.

    Why are 2 of the cameras completely darked out and 1 is nearly out has something gone wrong or is there some secret filming going on in Walford?

  • Comment number 98.

    Why are the camera's out :(?!

  • Comment number 99.

    (t)its a

  • Comment number 100.

    Ignore that comment above my baby cousin just posted it (I forgot to log out). I think somethings gone wrong with the webcams.

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