January 24, 2010
Several weeks ago I posted the news that Eastenders: E20 actress Bunmi Mojekwu had been the only cast member not chosen to make the transition from the online drama, to the main BBC 1 drama Eastenders. (Click here to read the post if you missed it) Well it was announced today that Bunmi has now signed up to become a regular cast member on Eastenders. Via Digital Spy EastEnders: E20 cast member Bunmi Mojekwu has been signed for the main BBC One show, it has been confirmed. The 20-year-old, who plays Mercy Olubunmi in the […]
January 13, 2010
Eastenders online spin off Eastenders: E20 is currently being screened online throughout January, and the only cast member who hasn’t made the transition from the online spinoff to the main BBC 1 soap is surprise surprise, actress Bunmi Mojekwu. In an interview with Digital Spy Bunmi told the website that she is not upset by the decision, and went on to say, “If I was meant to go into the main show, then I would have done. Obviously I’d have loved to but for someone like my character, it’ll […]
June 22, 2009
Eastenders star Diane Parish has become the first black actor in the UK to win a major Royal Television Society Award. Continue Reading….. Yes this historical win has finally happened in June 2009! After years of being ignored they have finally awarded a black actor this prestigious award in 2009, when most have now given up on this country, fed up with being treated as if they don’t exist and moved on to enjoy the sweet smell of success Stateside! But anyway congratulations Diane. It’s a well deserved win. But I wonder who will […]
March 24, 2009
I thought old Mohammed here beat his then girlfriend/the mother of his daughter with a belt in the street! That was what online reports suggested at the time. Anyway…. Via Digital Spy Former EastEnders actor Mohammed George has started libel action against The Sun after the tabloid reportedly called him a “woman beater”. The BBC reports that George, who played Gus Smith in the soap, alleges that his acting prospects were “damaged” by the paper’s report, which came in the wake of his 2006 arrest […]
February 25, 2009
For those who missed the “land mark” episode of Eastenders, featuring an all black cast for the first time in 23 years, then click here to watch a scene from last night’s episode. According to the London Lite, last night’s episode was a ratings winner.
February 24, 2009
Via BBC News EastEnders is to air the first episode featuring an entirely black cast for the first time in its 23-year history. Tonight’s programme will focus entirely on characters Patrick Trueman, Denise Wicks, fiance Lucas, and her daughters Chelsea and Libby. Patrick reminisces about London in the 1950s after his arrival from the Caribbean in the episode. The action will be set chiefly in his house, which is also the home of the other characters. The family discuss history around the […]
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