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EastEnders

1985- 2026

42 Seasons

7307 Episodes

4.2(229 votes)

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Crime

Overview

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

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Created by: Julia Smith
Tony Holland

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