{"id":23171,"date":"2025-09-15T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/23171\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:00:08","slug":"eastenders-plans-groundbreaking-stories-with-soap-firsts-as-new-era-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/23171\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders plans groundbreaking stories with “soap firsts” as new era continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a>‘ executive producer Ben Wadey has teased groundbreaking new stories for the soap.<\/p>\n

Having taken over the role from Chris Clenshaw<\/a> earlier this year, Wadey has already put his stamp on the show. The new exec received huge praise from fans with the return of some familiar faces on the Square.<\/p>\n

But if you’re concerned that Zoe Slater<\/a> and Max Branning’s appearances are purely for shock value, rest assured that Wadey has a greater plan in mind. <\/p>\n

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Speaking to RadioTimes<\/a> at the National Television Awards, Wadey teased what’s ahead for the fan-favourite characters now that they’re back home. <\/p>\n

“We’ve got Zoe back in the show, and we’ve got Max, we’ve got so many amazing clans right now,” he said.<\/p>\n

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“We’re really trying to just put heartfelt stories and actually some slightly unusual territory for us \u2013 and some soap firsts \u2013 at the forefront of the show. So I think watch this space. We’ve got some really interesting stories.”<\/p>\n

When addressing if the returns could lead to more classic characters making a comeback<\/a>, Wadey didn’t rule anything out. <\/p>\n

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“We’ve just brought back Zoe and Max. Let’s enjoy them for the time being. But never say never!” he teased.<\/p>\n

The executive producer previously spoke to Digital Spy about Zoe and Kat’s long-awaited reunion<\/a>. He explained that Kat will slowly unravel Zoe’s “complicated” past<\/a> as she gets to know her adult daughter. <\/p>\n

“There’s a lot for them to get to understand about each other. Zoe has a lot of secrets that she’s going to bring into the Square with her. So the Slaters are in for a whole ride this autumn \u2013 and there’s a lot to kick off there,” he added. <\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

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