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2012-11-19T10:25:33+00:00 2012-11-19T10:25:33+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/81e8a26b-05cf-30e4-bc1d-ea774899940b Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>Tameka Empson (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/kimberley-fox">Kim Fox</a>) and Ricky Norwood (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/fatboy">Fatboy</a>) both won awards for being the 'Funniest Female/ Male' in this years Inside Soap Awards! We wanted to know who would win the 'Funniest Person' award (if there was one) - so we challenged them to a joke off. With the pressure on, could they come up with the goods? Watch the video to find out...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-0" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-11-15T19:50:00+00:00 2012-11-15T19:50:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/d552f324-3221-3477-b38b-cdc3061001d4 Charlotte G <div class="component prose"> <p> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/christian-clarke">Christian</a> and <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/syed-masood">Syed</a> finally managed to patch up their differences and have left The Square hand in hand to begin their adventures in America.</p> <p>Their relationship was one of the most turbulent Walford had ever seen, and that's a hard feat to pull off! Take a look back at the many obstacles that Christian and Syed faced and overcame so they could finally be togther. Goodbye Chryed! You will be sorely missed.</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-1" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-11-14T12:00:00+00:00 2012-11-14T12:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/235d1f25-3f72-3798-89e8-b5fb496303cd Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>If you've ever wondered what it would be like to work with Tameka Empson, here's your chance to find out - It's literally a laugh a minute!</p> <p>We've put together a small sample of outtakes from our 'Kim's Palace' shoot days, and there's no way you can make it through this film without laughing, or at least smiling. We <strong>dare</strong> you to try!!</p> <p>Enjoy (we certainly did!)...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-2" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-11-05T10:00:00+00:00 2012-11-05T10:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/8beb0d1c-f86d-35e7-a4ae-a751abc32268 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>Kat's secret lover isn't willing to let her go, but is she strong enough to resist temptation?</p> <p>Take a look back at the affair so far - did you miss any important clues?! Is Alfie ever going to find out which Walford resident has been drinking in his pub AND sleeping with his wife? We can't wait to find out the truth...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-3" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-11-02T13:30:00+00:00 2012-11-02T13:30:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/d8f6e8cb-171d-31b8-a248-84251769149f Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>The B&B is just the beginning. With business talents like Kimberley's who knows where her future lies...</p><p>Check out the FINAL episode of 'The B&B - Kim's Palace' now...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-4" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Plus you can always rewatch <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/10/kims-palace-do-not-disturb.shtml">Episode 1</a> , <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/10/kims-palace-the-deadline.shtml">Episode 2</a> and <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/10/kims-palace-sunny-side.shtml">Episode 3</a>...</p> </div>

2012-10-26T11:45:00+00:00 2012-10-26T11:45:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/13e1a3e7-c5e4-3100-8480-ff4b0a7603a4 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>The customer is always right. Except when they're not. Especially when Kimberley is cooking...</p><p>Check out episode three of 'The B&B - Kim's Palace' now...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-5" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Pop back on Friday 2nd November for the FINAL episode!</p> <p>Plus you can always rewatch <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/10/kims-palace-do-not-disturb.shtml">Episode 1</a> and <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/10/the-deadline.shtml">Episode 2</a>...</p> </div>

2012-10-19T11:50:00+00:00 2012-10-19T11:50:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/d8741ed7-99ab-353a-bcf0-55b0320a4955 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>In 2011 the B&B burnt down and Kimberley, Denise and Patrick lost everything. Kimberley has until 5pm today to read, sign and post new insurance documents. After the last time, surely she can do it?</p><p>Check out episode two of 'The B&B - Kim's Palace' now...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-6" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Pop back on Friday 26th October for the third episode!</p> </div>

2012-10-12T12:00:00+00:00 2012-10-12T12:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/172b94c1-f708-363c-b98b-cf8dedea5628 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>Here's the first episode in our new spoof reality-documentary series of 'The B&B - Kim's Palace'.</p> <p>The latest guest to stay at Kim's Palace has requested not to be disturbed. This is something that Kimberley can't quite grasp...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-7" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Pop back on Friday 19th October for the second episode!</p> </div>

2012-09-21T12:00:00+00:00 2012-09-21T12:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/406e11a1-a396-3762-b8bf-ba787f838b87 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p><span><span><span> <p>Our very own Kimberley Fox is set to star in a 'reality-documentary' for BBC EastEnders online. And the scripts have been written by Tameka Empson herself!</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>"I'm an independent woman like Beyonce, a sexy yet stylish business woman like Ann Summers and slightly ruthless and ambitious like Donald Trump..." </em></p> <p><em>- Kimberley Fox, London</em></p> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p025y8l9.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p025y8l9.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p025y8l9.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p025y8l9.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p025y8l9.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p025y8l9.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p025y8l9.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p025y8l9.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p025y8l9.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""></div> <div class="component prose"> <p>A camera crew is given access to all areas of 'Kim's Palace'. The team focus on her adventures (and mis-haps) as she strives to raise her small business from the ashes of disaster, catapulting her into the realm of the Alan Sugars and Richard Bransons of this world.</p> <p>With Kim at the helm, surely nothing can go wrong. Can it?! Watch this space...</p> <p><em>*There will be at least 4 mini-episodes of 'The B&B' online throughout October*<br></em></p> <p align="center"><em><span><span> </span></span></em></p> </div>

2012-09-21T12:00:00+00:00 2012-09-21T12:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/e2ad71b7-0a0e-38c4-afc1-fc4c0b076086 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>We caught some September sunshine on The Square with Phaldut Sharma (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/aj-ahmed">AJ Ahmed</a>) earlier this week. And oh the fun we had...</p> <p>As soon as he let slip that he could do five, yes that's five, different types of Moonwalk we knew we had to ask him to prove it. And (bless him) he did!</p> <p>Check out his on set video now. Trust me - this is one you don't want to miss.</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-8" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-07-13T13:05:01+00:00 2012-07-13T13:05:01+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/6a1de228-57a9-326f-adf1-2a7af1168b15 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>We had a lovely chat with Rachel (<a href="http://beta.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/poppy-meadow">Poppy Meadow</a>) by Walford East Station after her busy day filming...</p> <p>She talks about her EastEnders mates, her love for arts and crafts and what she finds hardest about playing Poppy!</p> <p>Check out her video now!</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-9" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-07-09T19:45:00+00:00 2012-07-09T19:45:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/2373c06d-2443-3284-a89c-1bf6eebdbc60 Rob F <div class="component prose"> <p>We went down to the woods the other day... and surprised Tameka Empson <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/kim-fox">(Kim)</a> and Chucky Venn <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/ray-dixon">(Ray)</a> as they filmed scenes for a paintball shootout in tonights episode.</p> <p>Get the video in your sights now!</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-10" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-07-04T11:37:41+00:00 2012-07-04T11:37:41+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/201fa827-82cc-3601-925f-e20d735fd87f Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>Members of the EastEnders cast recently headed over to Hackney to take part in a Q&A for the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01d77xq/features/academy-home"><span>BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Hackney Academy</span></a>.</p> <p>Nitin Ganatra (Masood), Himesh Patel (Tam), Danielle Harold (Lola) and Tameka Empson chatted openly about their how their experiences, hard work and determination landed them roles in EastEnders.</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <img class="image" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p025zbwj.jpg" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/80xn/p025zbwj.jpg 80w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/160xn/p025zbwj.jpg 160w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320xn/p025zbwj.jpg 320w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480xn/p025zbwj.jpg 480w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640xn/p025zbwj.jpg 640w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/768xn/p025zbwj.jpg 768w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/896xn/p025zbwj.jpg 896w, https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1008xn/p025zbwj.jpg 1008w" sizes="(min-width: 63em) 613px, (min-width: 48.125em) 66.666666666667vw, 100vw" alt=""></div> <div class="component prose"> <p>Check out the video to see what they had to say, and the advice they had to offer...</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-11" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-06-22T11:00:00+00:00 2012-06-22T11:00:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/d1ceae6b-1f42-3408-8db0-8362264c84e6 Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>We were lucky enough to hang out with the newest addition to the EastEnders cast this week. David Witts (AKA Joey Branning) chats to us about his arrival into the wonderful world of Walford and tells us how he'll feel seeing his (rather gorgeous) face on screen for the first time. </p> <p>He'll be in tonight's episode at 7.30 - you really don't want to miss it! Seriously, even the bees were attracted to him!</p> <p>If you want a taste of what's to come - watch this vid now!</p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-12" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>

2012-05-30T10:27:00+00:00 2012-05-30T10:27:00+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/entries/25127c8d-cddd-3f15-9c35-12f7393833df Katy R <div class="component prose"> <p>This week, as the sunshine beamed down on Walford, we joined the gorgeous Chucky Venn aka <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/ray-dixon">Ray Dixon </a><em>*swoon*</em> as he came off set. </p> <p>We chatted away about his time so far on 'Britain's BEST soap' (well, we'd all agree with him there!) and his relationship with the incredibly energetic Tameka Empson (<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d/profiles/kim-fox">Kim Fox</a>). Oh, and he may have mentioned some fairly impressively famous people he's worked with before!</p> <p>Check out his video - he truly is a very lovely chap!</p> <p>AND don't forget to <a href="http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tvchoice-awards-2012">vote for him as in the TVChoice Awards!</a></p> <p></p> </div> <div class="component"> <div id="smp-13" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div>