EASTENDERS' shiny new £87million set is finally being seen on our screens - but eagle-eyed viewers have noticed something off about one of its iconic features.
The Arches, home of Ben Mitchell and Kheerat Panesar's garage business, has had a face-lift in the expensive overhaul. A huge wall of corrugated metal sheeting has been removed to make way for a wide cobbled alleyway allowing for a greater range of filming opportunities.
The front of the business is now much more spacious too, with steps and a grassy area beside the children's play area. One viewer wrote on Twitter: "Well, the area in front of the Arches has certainly grown!" Another commented: "Pretty sure there was a wall next to the Arches." A third said: "Did they knock the wall down next to the arches and move the park?!
At least have the new set look like the old set! #EastEnders." However, others appreciated the need for change, with one writing: "It makes sense to improve the Arches area, it's a frequent setting." The small garage has been the scene of violent attacks and even a murder when Ronnie Mitchell bumped off villain Carl White in 2014.
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