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EastEnders - Killer Revealed
The killer of Archie Mitchell was tonight revealed in a
special live episode of EastEnders marking the soap's 25th
anniversary.
The BBC said even the actor playing the killer did not know until 30 minutes
before the live transmission. Ten possible endings had been rehearsed.
The show ran smoothly, apart from a couple of fluffed lines, and included
the surprise death of a main character.
Bradley Branning, played by Charlie Clements, fell to his death off a
building in Albert Square.
The character of Archie, who had amassed a string of enemies
during his brief time on the show, was bludgeoned with a bust of Queen
Victoria in the Albert Square pub on Christmas Day.
At the end of tonight's episode, the killer revealed herself.
Bradley's new bride Stacey, played by Lacey Turner, saw him fall to his
death, and then admitted: "I did it. I killed Archie. It was me."
22:00
February 19
2010 - waveguide.co.uk
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Maggie
Jones Memorial Service
Maggie Jones's life will be celebrated in a public service of
remembrance at Salford Cathedral.
Coronation Street filming will be suspended for the afternoon of Thursday,
25 February so cast and crew can attend the service.
Maggie, who was loved by millions for her role as sharp-tongued Blanche Hunt
in the ITV1 soap, died in December aged 75.
The service, at 14:00, will be open to everyone and feature recitals and
readings by cast members, as well as a personal address by actor William
Roache.
Coronation Street producer Kim Crowther said: "Maggie was such a wonderful
character in real life, and just as unforgettable as her alter-ego Blanche.
"Still missed greatly by cast and crew, we always planned to give everybody
the chance to celebrate Maggie's life, both on and off the street.
"Thursday is not just for the people that worked with her and knew her well,
but also for the public who adored her - never less than when she was
'charming' the nation with her sharpest put-down."
The actress was last seen on screen shortly before Christmas.
19:08
February 19
2010 - waveguide.co.uk
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New Drama
For David Tennant
David Tennant has been confirmed to play the lead role in
Single Father, four-part comedy drama for BBC One about a man struggling to
raise his four children after the death of his wife.
Written by Mick Ford, and set in Glasgow, the series tells the story of
Dave, played by Tennant, a photographer facing the seemingly impossible job
of bringing up his four kids alone.
Things get even more complicated when he begins to fall in love with Sarah –
his wife's best friend.
David Tennant said: "I feel very lucky to have been sent this script. When I
read what Mick Ford had written I was desperate to be part of this project.
And to be working with Red Production Company again makes me very happy
indeed."
Jay Hunt, Controller, BBC One, added: "I am delighted that David's next
starring role on British television will be on BBC One."
17:02
February 19
2010 - waveguide.co.uk
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