Soap opera
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square

The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
In 1985, EastEnders burst onto British TV screens, but the East End of London is a very different landscape today
EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation

EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation
Soaps have become an integral part of British culture since Coronation St began and are as relevant today as ever
Emmerdale star talks taking on a father’s agony in missing person story: ‘I hope it makes people think’

Emmerdale star talks taking on a father’s agony in missing person story: ‘I hope it makes people think’
Sixteen-year-old April Windsor is missing in ITV’s Emmerdale. Big Issue chats to actor Mark Charnock, who plays her father Marlon Dingle, about representing the agony faced by the families of missing people
Russell T Davies on Nolly, It’s a Sin and bringing Kate Winslet back for Dark Season reunion
Russell T Davies on Nolly, It’s a Sin and bringing Kate Winslet back for Dark Season reunion
Who was Nolly? Crossroads star Noele Gordon wasn’t a diva, says Russell T Davies
Who was Nolly? Crossroads star Noele Gordon wasn’t a diva, says Russell T Davies
What made Neighbours so special? Let the superfans explain

What made Neighbours so special? Let the superfans explain
‘What you really love to do will keep you going’: Remembering June Brown, EastEnders’ iconic Dot Cotton
