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In November 2012 she said how she was finding being the executive producer, stating that she is "loving it".<ref name="newman"/> She said it was a "real bonus" having "come up through the show over the years", as it means she has a "good understanding" of the show.<ref name="newman"/> "I'm truly loving being at the helm".<ref name="newman"/> She stated her main changes to the show since Kirkwood's departure, "I've been reinjecting the show with love and warmth, we can occasionally have a happy ending! Families are obviously at our core but I also think that friendships are absolutely key - they've been somewhat lacking of late, particularly for our ladies. I'd also like to stop the revolving door of characters and find that next generation, which I think is very important for the show".<ref name="newman"/> She finished in saying, "I think a primary factor is the pacing of stories and making sure that is right. We also need to make sure that we're not telling too many relationship stories at the same time, because I think it diminishes their value, particularly where affairs are concerned. The perfect ''EastEnders'' story will have me laughing and crying, desperately wanting to know what happens next. Most importantly it will leave me feeling far more connected with the character than when it began. When we're creating storylines, you can't beat the goose-pimple test, it tells you all you need to know".<ref name="newman"/>
In November 2012 she said how she was finding being the executive producer, stating that she is "loving it".<ref name="newman"/> She said it was a "real bonus" having "come up through the show over the years", as it means she has a "good understanding" of the show.<ref name="newman"/> "I'm truly loving being at the helm".<ref name="newman"/> She stated her main changes to the show since Kirkwood's departure, "I've been reinjecting the show with love and warmth, we can occasionally have a happy ending! Families are obviously at our core but I also think that friendships are absolutely key - they've been somewhat lacking of late, particularly for our ladies. I'd also like to stop the revolving door of characters and find that next generation, which I think is very important for the show".<ref name="newman"/> She finished in saying, "I think a primary factor is the pacing of stories and making sure that is right. We also need to make sure that we're not telling too many relationship stories at the same time, because I think it diminishes their value, particularly where affairs are concerned. The perfect ''EastEnders'' story will have me laughing and crying, desperately wanting to know what happens next. Most importantly it will leave me feeling far more connected with the character than when it began. When we're creating storylines, you can't beat the goose-pimple test, it tells you all you need to know".<ref name="newman"/>


===Executive producer decisions===
===As Executive Producer===


Upon Newman's assignment as the temporary executive producer, she oversaw the production and subsequent airing of [[Episode 4466]], an episode which saw [[Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)|Billy Mitchell]] ([[Perry Fenwick]]), carry the [[Olympic Torch]] as an official torch bearer as part of the [[2012 Summer Olympics torch relay|official torch relay]] for the [[London 2012 Olympic Games]], and [[Lola Pearce]] ([[Danielle Harold]]), give birth to her daughter, [[Lexi Pearce|Lexi]].<ref name="holding the baby">{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-star-danielle-harold-will-play-1144275|title=Holding the baby: EastEnders' Lola in live birth for special Olympics episode|last=Methven|first=Nicola|date=15 July 2012|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> Carl Doran, the creative head of the Torch coverage across the BBC, revealed in a blog on [[BBC Online]], that the [[London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games]] (LOCOG) and ''EastEnders'' production team had worked for two years to organise the flame being shown live on ''EastEnders''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/rogermosey/2011/11/olympic_torch_coming_to_walfor.html|title=Olympic Torch coming to Walford|last=Mosey|first=Roger|coauthors=Doran, Carl|date=15 November 2011|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> The episode was part of the official torch relay,<ref name="The Sun Laura Armstrong">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4444185/Eastenders-Perry-Fenwick-says-he-is-fit-enough-to-carry-torch-after-Billy-Mitchell-storyline.html|title=I could race for Team GB after training to carry torch in Walford|last=Armstrong|first=Laura|date=24 July 2012|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|publisher=[[News Group Newspapers]]|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> which meant the torch made a special detour from London<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18953347|title=Olympic torch: Reality and fiction blur in London|date=23 July 2012|work=[[BBC News]]|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref> to the ''EastEnders'' set in [[Elstree Studios#Clarendon Road Studios, Borehamwood|BBC Elstree]], [[Borehamwood]].<ref name="Elstree & Borehamwood Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/9834603.Olympic_torch_comes_to_Borehamwood_during_EastEnders_live_show/|title=Olympic torch comes to Borehamwood during EastEnders live show|last=Slater|first=Anna|date=24 July 2012|work=Elstree & Borehamwood Times|publisher=[[Newsquest]]|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref> Newman's first introduction were guest characters [[John Hewland|John]] ([[Jesse Birdsall]]) and [[Nina Hewland]] ([[Juliet Cowan]]).<ref name="13aug2">{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 13/08/2012 (2 of 2)|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m16w3 |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: Nic Phillips; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Daisy Coulam |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=13 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="14aug">{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 14/08/2012 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m18hd |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: Nic Phillips; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Daisy Coulam |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=14 August 2012}}</ref> These characters served as a plot to re-introduce the character of [[Sharon Watts]] ([[Letitia Dean]]) and the introduction of her son [[Dennis Rickman|Dennis]] (Harry Hickles).<ref name="new additions">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/255917/EastEnders-Sharon-Rickman-has-a-torrid-return-to-Albert-Square/|title=EastEnders: Sharon Rickman has a torrid return to Albert Square|last=Hill|first=Susan|date=10 June 2012|work=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|accessdate=10 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="sharonreturn">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2156204/SPOILER-ALERT-Letitia-Dean-returns-EastEnders-Sharon-Watts-calls-old-flame-Phil-Mitchell-help.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|title=Letitia Dean returns to EastEnders as Sharon Watts and calls on old flame Phil Mitchell for help|last=Littlejohn|first=Georgia|date=8 June 2012|work=[[Daily Mail]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]|accessdate=8 June 2012}}</ref> Newman said that Dean's return took a year to be finalised, "It took a year of negotiations and talks to get Letitia back on the show. In the end we convinced her and it's great having her back. She's got some big things coming up and we're all very excited. Obviously we've got the return of [[Bianca Jackson|Bianca]] and [[Carol Jackson|Carol]] and their brood to look forward to this autumn and with Sharon now in the mix we're very happy".<ref name="Newman and Sharon">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/gameon/view/265576/Letitia-Dean-It-s-wonderful-to-be-back-as-Sharon-Rickman/|title=Letitia Dean: It's wonderful to be back as Sharon Rickman|last=Hill|first=Susan|date=5 August 2012|work=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|publisher=[[Northern and Shell Media]]|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> Upon her return, Dean said that Newman was "very good at character insight".<ref name="Newman praise">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-08-13/letitia-dean-on-her-return-to-eastenders---and-the-fib-that-won-her-the-role-of-sharon-watts|title=Letitia Dean on her return to EastEnders - and the fib that won her the role of Sharon Watts|last=Brown|first=David|date=13 August 2012|work=[[Radio Times]]|publisher=Exponent|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> Newman oversaw [[Polly Perkins]], who played [[Rose Cotton (EastEnders)|Rose Cotton]] departure, as well as Lily Harvey's, who played [[Shenice Quinn]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a382389/eastenders-departure-for-rose-cotton-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders' departure for Rose Cotton confirmed|date=18 May 2012|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/shenice-quinn|title=Shenice Quinn played by Lily Harvery|work=EastEnders|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> The recurring character of [[Jill Marsden (EastEnders)|DCI Marsden]] ([[Sophie Stanton]]) departed in August.<ref>{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 17/08/2012 (1 of 2) |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m19y5 |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: Karl Neilson; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Jesse O'Mahoney |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=17 August 2012}}</ref> The latter departed after the conclusion of the storyline of [[Heather Trott]] ([[Cheryl Fergison]])'s murder, in which [[Ben Mitchell (EastEnders)|Ben Mitchell]] (Joshua Pascoe) murders her during a fight.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a361185/eastenders-murder-details-revealed.html|title='EastEnders' murder details revealed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=20 January 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> Pascoe departed the cast after the conclusion, as did [[Ricky Grover]] who played Rose's son [[Andrew Cotton|Andrew]] and a love interest for Heather.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a383782/eastenders-exit-for-ben-mitchell-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders' exit for Ben Mitchell confirmed|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=27 May 2012|accessdate=27 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a399209/eastenders-andrew-cotton-makes-big-decision-spoilers-and-pictures.html|title='EastEnders' Andrew Cotton makes big decision - spoilers and pictures|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=14 August 2012|accessdate=14 August 2012}}</ref> Finally, Newman confirmed the exit for [[Anthony Moon]], played by Matt Laspinskas.<ref name="Exit">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a380839/eastenders-exit-for-anthony-moon-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders' exit for Anthony Moon confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=9 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=9 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="Allison Jones">{{cite journal|last=Jones|first=Allison|title=I've loved EastEnders - I'm disappointed Anthony's leaving!|journal=[[Inside Soap]]|date=25–31 August 2012|issue=34|pages=98|accessdate=2 September 2012|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]}}</ref>
One of Newman's first key tasks as temporary executive producer was to oversee production of a [[Episode 4466|special episode]] featuring a live segment in which the character of [[Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)|Billy Mitchell]] ([[Perry Fenwick]]) carries the [[Olympic Torch]] as an official torch bearer in the [[2012 Summer Olympics torch relay]].<ref name="holding the baby">{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-star-danielle-harold-will-play-1144275|title=Holding the baby: EastEnders' Lola in live birth for special Olympics episode|last=Methven|first=Nicola|date=15 July 2012|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|accessdate=17 September 2012}}</ref> Carl Doran, creative head of the BBC’s Torch coverage, revealed the [[London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games]] (LOCOG) and ''EastEnders'' production team had worked for two years to organise this.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/rogermosey/2011/11/olympic_torch_coming_to_walfor.html|title=Olympic Torch coming to Walford|last=Mosey|first=Roger|coauthors=Doran, Carl|date=15 November 2011|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> The episode was part of the official torch relay,<ref name="The Sun Laura Armstrong">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4444185/Eastenders-Perry-Fenwick-says-he-is-fit-enough-to-carry-torch-after-Billy-Mitchell-storyline.html|title=I could race for Team GB after training to carry torch in Walford|last=Armstrong|first=Laura|date=24 July 2012|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|publisher=[[News Group Newspapers]]|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> meaning the torch made a special detour from London<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18953347|title=Olympic torch: Reality and fiction blur in London|date=23 July 2012|work=[[BBC News]]|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref> to the ''EastEnders'' set in [[Elstree Studios#Clarendon Road Studios, Borehamwood|BBC Elstree]], [[Borehamwood]].<ref name="Elstree & Borehamwood Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/9834603.Olympic_torch_comes_to_Borehamwood_during_EastEnders_live_show/|title=Olympic torch comes to Borehamwood during EastEnders live show|last=Slater|first=Anna|date=24 July 2012|work=Elstree & Borehamwood Times|publisher=[[Newsquest]]|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref>. Billy Mitchell was also involved in one of Newman’s most controversial storylines, in his granddaughter [[Lola Pearce]] ([[Danielle Harold]]) has her baby taken away by social worker [[Trish Barnes]]. Real-life social workers were portrayed at this "unhelpful portrayal"<ref name="Social Workers Outraged"/>, with the [[British Association of Social Workers]] (BASW) calling the BBC "too lazy and arrogant" to get correctly portray the child protection process, and saying that the baby was taken "without sufficient grounds to do so". Bridget Robb, acting chief of the BASW, said the storyline provoked "real anger among a profession well used to a less than accurate public and media perception of their jobs".<ref name="Social Workers Outraged">{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2012/oct/09/eastenders-social-care|title=Social workers outraged by EastEnders storyline about baby Lexi|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=9 October 2012|accessdate=9 October 2012|first=Roy|last=Greenslade}}</ref>


Newman's first major cast change was reintroduction of [[Sharon Watts]] ([[Letitia Dean]]) in August 2012<ref name="new additions">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/255917/EastEnders-Sharon-Rickman-has-a-torrid-return-to-Albert-Square/|title=EastEnders: Sharon Rickman has a torrid return to Albert Square|last=Hill|first=Susan|date=10 June 2012|work=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|accessdate=10 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="sharonreturn">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2156204/SPOILER-ALERT-Letitia-Dean-returns-EastEnders-Sharon-Watts-calls-old-flame-Phil-Mitchell-help.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|title=Letitia Dean returns to EastEnders as Sharon Watts and calls on old flame Phil Mitchell for help|last=Littlejohn|first=Georgia|date=8 June 2012|work=[[Daily Mail]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]|accessdate=8 June 2012}}</ref>, which Newman revealed had been a year in the planning.<ref name="Newman and Sharon">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/gameon/view/265576/Letitia-Dean-It-s-wonderful-to-be-back-as-Sharon-Rickman/|title=Letitia Dean: It's wonderful to be back as Sharon Rickman|last=Hill|first=Susan|date=5 August 2012|work=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|publisher=[[Northern and Shell Media]]|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> Upon her return, Dean said that Newman was "very good at character insight".<ref name="Newman praise">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-08-13/letitia-dean-on-her-return-to-eastenders---and-the-fib-that-won-her-the-role-of-sharon-watts|title=Letitia Dean on her return to EastEnders - and the fib that won her the role of Sharon Watts|last=Brown|first=David|date=13 August 2012|work=[[Radio Times]]|publisher=Exponent|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> [[Ben Mitchell (EastEnders)|Ben Mitchell]] (Joshua Pascoe) departed in the same month <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a361185/eastenders-murder-details-revealed.html|title='EastEnders' murder details revealed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=20 January 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> following the conclusion of the storyline of [[Heather Trott]] ([[Cheryl Fergison]])'s murder storyline, with Newman confirming the departure of [[Anthony Moon]] (Matt Laspinskas) soon afterwards.<ref name="Exit">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a380839/eastenders-exit-for-anthony-moon-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders' exit for Anthony Moon confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=9 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=9 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="Allison Jones">{{cite journal|last=Jones|first=Allison|title=I've loved EastEnders - I'm disappointed Anthony's leaving!|journal=[[Inside Soap]]|date=25–31 August 2012|issue=34|pages=98|accessdate=2 September 2012|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]}}</ref>
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[[File:Tameka Empson.jpg|right|thumb|Newman agreed to give [[Kim Fox]] ([[Tameka Empson]], pictured) a spinoff, entitled ''The B&B'', after Empson said to Newman that she would "really love" to have a spinoff featuring Kim.<ref name=thebandb>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' Tameka Empson talks Kim Fox's online spinoff - interview|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/interviews/a430125/eastenders-tameka-empson-talks-kim-foxs-online-spinoff-interview.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012|date=12 October 2012}}</ref><ref name=thebandb2>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' Kim Fox gets online 'B&B' spinoff|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a407445/eastenders-kim-fox-gets-online-bb-spinoff.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>|200px]]
Newman re-introduced [[Kellie Shirley]] who plays [[Carly Wicks]] for a "short, dramatic storyline", coinciding with the temporary departure of [[Linda Henry]], who plays [[Shirley Carter]].<ref name=return>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders': Kellie Shirley reprises Carly role - first pictures|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a397266/eastenders-kellie-shirley-reprises-carly-role-first-pictures.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=3 August 2012|date=3 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://kellieshirley.co.uk/introduction|title=Kellie Shirley - Introduction|work=Urban8 Design|accessdate=1 August 2012}}</ref> Newman's first introduction in September was the character of [[Trish Barnes]], played by Tessa Churchard, who is a social worker who takes Lola's baby daughter Lexi away from her, due to Lola not coping. This storyline saw Trish take away Lexi caused anger among real life social workers, who were being portrayed in this "unhelpful portrayal".<ref name="Social Workers Outraged"/> These scenes were criticised by the charity The Who Cares? Trust on Twitter, who said it had already received calls from members of the public who were "distressed about the ''EastEnders'' scene where a social worker snatches a baby from its mother's arms".<ref name="Fury">{{cite news|url=http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/09/10/2012/118586/fury-over-eastenders-misleading-social-work-storyline.htm|title=Fury over Eastenders' 'misleading' social work storyline|publisher=Community Care|date=9 October 2012|accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref> The scenes were also condemned by the [[British Association of Social Workers]] (BASW), calling the BBC "too lazy and arrogant" to get correctly portray the child protection process, and saying that the baby was taken "without sufficient grounds to do so". Bridget Robb, acting chief of the BASW, said the storyline provoked "real anger among a profession well used to a less than accurate public and media perception of their jobs".<ref name="Social Workers Outraged">{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2012/oct/09/eastenders-social-care|title=Social workers outraged by EastEnders storyline about baby Lexi|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=Guardian News and Media|date=9 October 2012|accessdate=9 October 2012|first=Roy|last=Greenslade}}</ref> In November 2012, Irish politician [[Robert Troy]] also expressed concerns about the storyline, saying that it could influence the result of an [[Irish children's rights referendum, 2012|upcoming referendum on children's rights]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a435629/eastenders-lola-plot-could-influence-irish-referendum-voters.html|title='EastEnders' Lola plot 'could influence' Irish referendum voters|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> Her next introduction was that of [[Danny Pennant]] played by [[Gary Lucy]], a guest character who would be involved in a love triangle with [[Syed Masood]] ([[Marc Elliot]]) and [[Christian Clarke]] ([[John Partridge (actor)|John Partridge]]).<ref name="GaryLucy">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a397098/eastenders-gary-lucy-signs-up-for-guest-part-danny-pennant.html|title='EastEnders': Gary Lucy signs up for guest part Danny Pennant|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=3 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=3 August 2012}}</ref> She signed up [[Saffron Coomber]] to play [[Alexa Smith]], an old friend of Lola's.<ref name="11oct">{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 11/10/2012 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nb0v9 |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: Steve Finn; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: [[Michael Begley (actor)|Michael Begley]] |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=11 October 2012}}</ref> Carol ([[Lindsey Coulson]]), [[Liam Butcher]] ([[James Forde]]), [[Tiffany Dean]] ([[Maisie Smith]]) and [[Morgan Jackson King]] (Devon Higgs) returned toward the end of October, after all the characters took a six-month break.<ref name="carolandco">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a410133/eastenders-bianca-carol-returning-to-soap-this-christmas.html|title='EastEnders' Bianca, Carol 'returning to soap this Christmas'|last=Goodcare|first=Kate|date=4 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref> Finally, Newman upgraded cast member [[Rachel Bright]], who plays [[Poppy Meadow]], from a recurring to a regular character, with Bright remaining on the show for the foreseeable future.<ref name="Regular">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a433049/eastenders-poppy-meadow-to-stay-in-walford.html|title='EastEnders' Poppy Meadow to stay in Walford|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=24 October 2012}}</ref>


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[[File:Tameka Empson.jpg|right|thumb|Newman agreed to [[Tameka Empson]]’s (pictured) suggestion of a spin-off featuring her character give [[Kim Fox]]), entitled ''The B&B''.<ref name=thebandb>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' Tameka Empson talks Kim Fox's online spinoff - interview|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/interviews/a430125/eastenders-tameka-empson-talks-kim-foxs-online-spinoff-interview.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012|date=12 October 2012}}</ref><ref name=thebandb2>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' Kim Fox gets online 'B&B' spinoff|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a407445/eastenders-kim-fox-gets-online-bb-spinoff.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>|200px]]
Newman re-introduced [[Amira Masood]] ([[Preeya Kalidas]]) to serve as a departure storyline for her daughter [[Yasmin Masood|Yasmin]].<ref name="amira">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a405254/eastenders-return-for-amira-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders' return for Amira confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=11 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref><ref name=Yasmin>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=Syed makes a massive decision|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/spoilers/a433835/syed-makes-a-massive-decision.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=8 November 2012|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref> Elliot announced his departure from the show, which lead to Partridge’s decision to also leave. Newman said of their departure, "Marc and John have been a fantastic part of EastEnders and the characters of Syed and Christian have been a huge success for the show. When Marc announced he had decided to move on, we had a tough decision to make and after numerous conversations, which included John, it was decided that there is only one outcome for Syed and Christian".<ref name="syedchristian">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a404371/eastenders-confirms-syed-christian-exits.html|title=Updated: 'EastEnders' confirms Syed, Christian exits|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|first2=Christian|last2=Tobin|date=7 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref> All four characters will depart between 12–15 October.<ref name="amiradate">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/spoilers/a435434/cora-confesses-that-she-lied-about-ava.html|title=Cora confesses that she lied about Ava|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=12 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="syedchristiandate">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/spoilers/a435438/its-crunch-time-for-christian-and-syed.html|title=It's crunch time for Christian and Syed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=15 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref> Newman signed [[Frances Lima]] as [[List of EastEnders characters (2012)#Jackie Bosch|Jackie Bosch]], [[Derek Branning]] ([[Jamie Foreman]])'s ex-girlfriend, and [[Daisy Wood-Davis]] as [[Tansy Meadow]], Poppy's sister.<ref name="Regular"/><ref>{{cite journal|date=10–23 November 2012|title=Derek's blast from the past!|journal=[[Soaplife]]|publisher=[[IPC Media]]|issue=289|page=28|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> Newman's also announced the signing of [[Cora Cross]] ([[Ann Mitchell]])'s daughter and [[Tanya Branning]] ([[Jo Joyner]])'s sister [[Ava Hartman]] played by [[Clare Perkins]].<ref name="Ava DS">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a403688/eastenders-coras-daughter-arrival-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders': Cora's daughter arrival confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=4 September 2012}}</ref> Shirley and Bianca will return in December.<ref name="carolandco"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders': Truth behind Linda Henry 'break' rumours|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a397405/eastenders-truth-behind-linda-henry-break-rumours.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012|date=4 August 2012}}</ref> Bianca will arrive in [[Walford]] for [[Max Branning]] ([[Jake Wood]])'s re-marriage to Tanya on Christmas Eve.<ref name="carolandco"/> December will also see the departure of Derek, as the character will be killed off, as his "dark past" will "catch up with him".<ref>{{cite web|last=Rowley|first=Alison|title='EastEnders': Derek Branning to have Christmas exit?|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a410839/eastenders-derek-branning-to-have-christmas-exit.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=23 October 2012|date=7 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' David Witts "sad" over Jamie Foreman exit|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a432655/eastenders-david-witts-sad-over-jamie-foreman-exit.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=23 October 2012|date=23 October 2012}}</ref> Joyner will take a temporary break in 2013, "but will definitely return".<ref>{{cite web|last=Goodacre|first=Kate|title='EastEnders' Jo Joyner 'to take break from soap in 2013'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a379257/eastenders-jo-joyner-to-take-break-from-soap-in-2013.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=1 May 2012|date=1 May 2012}}</ref> [[June Brown]] who plays [[Dot Branning]] will return in January<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20004228|title=EastEnders Dot returns to square in New Year|date=20 October 2012|work=[[BBC News]]|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=20 October 2012}}</ref> and [[Charlie Brooks]], who plays [[Janine Butcher]] will also return in early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' Charlie Brooks to take soap break, tipped for 'Strictly'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a366324/eastenders-charlie-brooks-to-take-soap-break-tipped-for-strictly.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|date=17 February 2012|accessdate=17 February 2012}}</ref> Newman has also introduced Ava's son [[Dexter Hartman|Dexter]] played by Khali Best.<ref name="dexter"/> Newman predicted that Dexter will be "hugely popular with the audience".<ref name="dexter">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a436702/eastenders-casts-avas-son-dexter-hartman.html|title='EastEnders' casts Ava's son Dexter Hartman|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref>

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Newman later introduced [[Ava Hartman]] ([[Clare Perkins]]), the secret daughter of [[Cora Cross]] ([[Ann Mitchell]]), <ref name="Ava DS">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a403688/eastenders-coras-daughter-arrival-confirmed.html|title='EastEnders': Cora's daughter arrival confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=4 September 2012}}</ref> and Ava's son [[Dexter Hartman|Dexter]] (Khali Best)<ref name="dexter"/> <ref name="dexter">{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a436702/eastenders-casts-avas-son-dexter-hartman.html|title='EastEnders' casts Ava's son Dexter Hartman|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=8 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref>, and also upgraded [[Poppy Meadow]] ([[Rachel Bright]]) from a recurring to a regular character.<ref name="Regular">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a433049/eastenders-poppy-meadow-to-stay-in-walford.html|title='EastEnders' Poppy Meadow to stay in Walford|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=24 October 2012}}</ref> Major departures under Newman’s tenure include [[Syed Masood]] ([[Marc Elliot]]) and [[Christian Clarke]] ([[John Partridge (actor)|John Partridge]]) in November 2012 <ref name="syedchristian">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a404371/eastenders-confirms-syed-christian-exits.html|title=Updated: 'EastEnders' confirms Syed, Christian exits|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|first2=Christian|last2=Tobin|date=7 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref> and villain [[Derek Branning]] ([[Jamie Foreman]]), killed off in the Christmas Day episode.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rowley|first=Alison|title='EastEnders': Derek Branning to have Christmas exit?|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a410839/eastenders-derek-branning-to-have-christmas-exit.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=23 October 2012|date=7 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' David Witts "sad" over Jamie Foreman exit|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a432655/eastenders-david-witts-sad-over-jamie-foreman-exit.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=23 October 2012|date=23 October 2012}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

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For the American comedienne, see Laraine Newman.
Lorraine Newman
Born
Lorraine Newman
Occupation(s)Producer
Voice Actress (2011)
Years active1997–present
EmployerBBC
Notable workSee below
TelevisionEastEnders
PredecessorBryan Kirkwood (2010–12)

Lorraine Newman is a script writer, television producer, voice actress and currently the executive producer of the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[1] Newman, who has worked on EastEnders for "nearly 20 years", received the role of executive producer when her predecessor stepped down in 2012.[2] She has become responsible for the introductions of Trish Barnes (Tessa Churchard), who was part of a criticised social worker storyline and Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy), a catalyst character introduced to comply with the departure of Syed Masood (Marc Elliott) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge). She has re-introduced characters Carly Wicks (Kellie Shirley) and Amira Masood (Preeya Kalidas), upgraded Rachel Bright, who plays Poppy Meadow to regular status, along with creating a new spinoff The B&B, featuring Kim Fox (Tameka Empson).

Career

Role in EastEnders

"She knows EastEnders like the back of her hand, so everyone feels very confident and happy because we're in safe hands. Lorraine knows the show and everybody knows Lorraine, so it doesn't feel like a new boss. You can trust her opinion on things because she knows the characters so well".[3]

—Nitin Ganatra talking about Newman becoming the executive producer (2012).

Newman first began working on the BBC soap opera EastEnders age 19, as a script secretary, having worked for EastEnders, in 2012, for "nearly 20 years".[1] Newman is the first executive producer to have "occupied every editorial role on the show", according to John Yorke, the Controller of BBC Drama Production and New Talent.[1] He said in June 2012, "Starting as a script secretary she has risen through the ranks, finding herself as series producer and second in command for the last seven years".[1]

I always say that it's the team's achievement, not just mine, and my team have made it very easy. The fact that I've had Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Simon Ashdown, Lorraine Newman and Sharon Batten working with me consistently through this period has been brilliant. Much of the success and stability of the show is down to them. And almost all of the ideas are theirs, too.

— Executive Producer Diederick Santer on his EastEnders team whilst he was on the show.[4]

In March 2012, it was announced that the then current executive producer of EastEnders, Bryan Kirkwood was to step down.[5] Newman, EastEnders "experienced series producer" took over the role, on a temporary basis.[5] Kirkwood said, "I'm delighted to leave the show in the capable hands of Lorraine Newman. Lorraine has been by my side every step of the way for the last two years and knows EastEnders inside out. I wish her and the show every future success".[5] Rita Simons who plays Roxy Mitchell in the soap said of Newman, "I haven't been at EastEnders under the reign of a female yet, so it'll be interesting to see what different choices she makes".[6] She added that Newman was doing "a sterling job".[6] In June 2012, it was announced that Newman would become the full-time executive producer.[1] Newman said of this, "It is an absolute honour to be taking on the role of executive producer at EastEnders on a permanent basis. I am looking forward to leading a talented creative team, cast and crew into 2013".[1] Yorke said, "Over the last few months, Newman has steered the show through a period of considerable change, and she's done an amazing job positioning the show for one of the most exciting autumns I can remember. With her depth of experience, her passion for the programme and her commitment to talent on-screen and off, she's the perfect person to take EastEnders forward".[1] Kirkwood's last episode aired on 13 July[7] and Newman first episode aired on 16 July.[8]

In November 2012 she said how she was finding being the executive producer, stating that she is "loving it".[2] She said it was a "real bonus" having "come up through the show over the years", as it means she has a "good understanding" of the show.[2] "I'm truly loving being at the helm".[2] She stated her main changes to the show since Kirkwood's departure, "I've been reinjecting the show with love and warmth, we can occasionally have a happy ending! Families are obviously at our core but I also think that friendships are absolutely key - they've been somewhat lacking of late, particularly for our ladies. I'd also like to stop the revolving door of characters and find that next generation, which I think is very important for the show".[2] She finished in saying, "I think a primary factor is the pacing of stories and making sure that is right. We also need to make sure that we're not telling too many relationship stories at the same time, because I think it diminishes their value, particularly where affairs are concerned. The perfect EastEnders story will have me laughing and crying, desperately wanting to know what happens next. Most importantly it will leave me feeling far more connected with the character than when it began. When we're creating storylines, you can't beat the goose-pimple test, it tells you all you need to know".[2]

As Executive Producer

One of Newman's first key tasks as temporary executive producer was to oversee production of a special episode featuring a live segment in which the character of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) carries the Olympic Torch as an official torch bearer in the 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay.[9] Carl Doran, creative head of the BBC’s Torch coverage, revealed the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and EastEnders production team had worked for two years to organise this.[10] The episode was part of the official torch relay,[11] meaning the torch made a special detour from London[12] to the EastEnders set in BBC Elstree, Borehamwood.[13]. Billy Mitchell was also involved in one of Newman’s most controversial storylines, in his granddaughter Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) has her baby taken away by social worker Trish Barnes. Real-life social workers were portrayed at this "unhelpful portrayal"[14], with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) calling the BBC "too lazy and arrogant" to get correctly portray the child protection process, and saying that the baby was taken "without sufficient grounds to do so". Bridget Robb, acting chief of the BASW, said the storyline provoked "real anger among a profession well used to a less than accurate public and media perception of their jobs".[14]

Newman's first major cast change was reintroduction of Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) in August 2012[15][16], which Newman revealed had been a year in the planning.[17] Upon her return, Dean said that Newman was "very good at character insight".[18] Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) departed in the same month [19] following the conclusion of the storyline of Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison)'s murder storyline, with Newman confirming the departure of Anthony Moon (Matt Laspinskas) soon afterwards.[20][21]

Newman agreed to Tameka Empson’s (pictured) suggestion of a spin-off featuring her character give Kim Fox), entitled The B&B.[22][23]

Newman later introduced Ava Hartman (Clare Perkins), the secret daughter of Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), [24] and Ava's son Dexter (Khali Best)[25] [25], and also upgraded Poppy Meadow (Rachel Bright) from a recurring to a regular character.[26] Major departures under Newman’s tenure include Syed Masood (Marc Elliot) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) in November 2012 [27] and villain Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman), killed off in the Christmas Day episode.[28][29]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role
2012 Billy's Olympic Nightmare Executive Producer
2012— EastEnders
2010–11 EastEnders: E20 Series Producer
2003 Slaters in Detention Producer
Perfectly Frank
2002 EastEnders
2001–03, 2005–12 Series Producer
2000 Thin Ice Script Editor
2000–01 EastEnders Script Producer
1998 EastEnders: The Mitchells - Naked Truths Script Editor/Secretary
City Central
1997 EastEnders
Other
Year Title Role
2011 Star Wars: The Old Republic Additional Voices

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f Kilkelly, Daniel (12 November 2012). "Exclusive: 'EastEnders' exec Lorraine Newman on future plans for soap - interview". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  3. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (3 July 2012). "'EastEnders' Nitin Ganatra talks AJ arrival, Masood future - interview". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  4. ^ Green, Kris (24 December 2009). "Diederick Santer (Executive Producer, 'EastEnders')". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (12 March 2012). "'EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood to stand down". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  6. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (3 May 2012). "'EastEnders' Rita Simons: 'I don't know if Roxy will kiss Alfie'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  7. ^ Director: Lee Salisbury; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Wendy Granditer (13 July 2012). "Episode dated 13/07/2012". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Director: Ian White; Executive Producer: Lorraine Newman; Writer: Heather Robson (16 July 2012). "Episode dated 16/07/2012". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Methven, Nicola (15 July 2012). "Holding the baby: EastEnders' Lola in live birth for special Olympics episode". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  10. ^ Mosey, Roger (15 November 2011). "Olympic Torch coming to Walford". BBC Online. Retrieved 8 November 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Armstrong, Laura (24 July 2012). "I could race for Team GB after training to carry torch in Walford". The Sun. News Group Newspapers. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  12. ^ "Olympic torch: Reality and fiction blur in London". BBC News. BBC Online. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  13. ^ Slater, Anna (24 July 2012). "Olympic torch comes to Borehamwood during EastEnders live show". Elstree & Borehamwood Times. Newsquest. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  14. ^ a b Greenslade, Roy (9 October 2012). "Social workers outraged by EastEnders storyline about baby Lexi". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  15. ^ Hill, Susan (10 June 2012). "EastEnders: Sharon Rickman has a torrid return to Albert Square". Daily Star. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  16. ^ Littlejohn, Georgia (8 June 2012). "Letitia Dean returns to EastEnders as Sharon Watts and calls on old flame Phil Mitchell for help". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  17. ^ Hill, Susan (5 August 2012). "Letitia Dean: It's wonderful to be back as Sharon Rickman". Daily Star. Northern and Shell Media. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  18. ^ Brown, David (13 August 2012). "Letitia Dean on her return to EastEnders - and the fib that won her the role of Sharon Watts". Radio Times. Exponent. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  19. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (20 January 2012). "'EastEnders' murder details revealed". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  20. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2012). "'EastEnders' exit for Anthony Moon confirmed". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  21. ^ Jones, Allison (25–31 August 2012). "I've loved EastEnders - I'm disappointed Anthony's leaving!". Inside Soap (34). Hearst Magazines UK: 98. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  22. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 October 2012). "'EastEnders' Tameka Empson talks Kim Fox's online spinoff - interview". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  23. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 September 2012). "'EastEnders' Kim Fox gets online 'B&B' spinoff". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  24. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 September 2012). "'EastEnders': Cora's daughter arrival confirmed". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  25. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (8 November 2012). "'EastEnders' casts Ava's son Dexter Hartman". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  26. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 October 2012). "'EastEnders' Poppy Meadow to stay in Walford". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  27. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel; Tobin, Christian (7 September 2012). "Updated: 'EastEnders' confirms Syed, Christian exits". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  28. ^ Rowley, Alison (7 October 2012). "'EastEnders': Derek Branning to have Christmas exit?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  29. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (23 October 2012). "'EastEnders' David Witts "sad" over Jamie Foreman exit". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
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