EASTENDERS has revealed the first look at its new set as filming begins on the soap. The BBC spent a whopping £87m on the new set designed to be used for filming in HD.
The former Albert Square set was built in 1984 with an intention to be used for two years and was no longer "fit for purpose," the BBC has said.
On Tuesday, filming commenced on the new and improved set, including in the famous Queen Vic, with scenes due to air in Spring 2022.
The investment in the BBC's longest-running TV serial drama and wider BBC Elstree Centre will enable improved high definition for Walford fans.
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