EastEnders Christmas 2017 Tipped to go Down in History

John Yorke brings back iconic EastEnders writer for Christmas episodes

EastEnders, BBC One

John Yorke is determined to get EastEnders back to the top spot by bringing back the soaps top writer, Simon Ashdown.

Simon's best known for writing the Stacey and Max affair storyline, Who killed Archie Mitchell, Whitney's prostitution storyline, the death of Pauline Fowler and the Queen Vic fire in 2010.  He was a writer on the show between 1995 - 2013.



Speaking to The Sun, John Yorke said: "I’m delighted to welcome one of EastEnders’ greatest writers back to the show. "Simon has delivered some of EastEnders biggest moments and I hope people will agree that his Christmas episodes are right up there with his very best work."


Simon Ashdown

A show insider also confirmed to the newspaper: "With Christmas rapidly approaching in Albert Square, things are set to explode in catastrophic style.

"Secrets and lies are exposed and families are torn apart forever.



"With the Branning’s at the heart of Christmas day, the special festive episodes will be written by Simon Ashdown.

"The Brannings will be at the heart of the drama and it is set to be a classic EastEnders Christmas that will go down in Walford history."

EastEnders, BBC One

His episodes will start airing on screen from December 7th, 2017.

EastEnders airs weeknights on BBC One.




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