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Wendy Varley's avatar

I remember visiting the EastEnders set ahead of the first episode being shown, to interview several of the actors for Just Seventeen magazine, where I worked at the time. I found the Albert Square set fascinating!

Just found your Substack via Sharon Joslyn (Pigeon Post). Will catch up!

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Gillian Richmond's avatar

You’re right about the Albert Square lot. It looks so real - at first glance. I was always really fond of the market (Bridge Street)

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Wendy Varley's avatar

Yes! I couldn’t believe how realistic it all was. I’d never seen a TV or movie set up close before, let alone one that big or detailed.

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Gillian Richmond's avatar

Hello Wendy, really good to hear from you. Hope you enjoy the roundabout story of how I got to write my first EE eps.

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Wendy Varley's avatar

Thanks, Gillian. I’m sure I will! Good to ‘meet’ you here.

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