 casually made a return from the dead as well. Cindy returned from the dead and we are absolutely not over it (Picture: BBC) Danielle Harold picked up the prize for Best Serial Drama Performance (Picture: Getty) Also in Walford, as well as the shock twist that Cindy is actually alive, we've also welcomed back the likes of Peter (Thomas Law) and Ian (Adam Woodyatt), watched as the Knight family settled into the Queen Vic and kept our eyes out for more clues ahead of the Christmas Day murder. Up in Manchester, Coronation Street residents remain unaware that businessman Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) is actually a murderer. Over the past year, we've seen him murder three people and with time running out, he could well be set to kill again before his inevitable departure. The clock is ticking for Stephen Reid (Picture: ITV) Paddy has made positive steps in his recovery (Picture: ITV) We've also welcomed Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) to Weatherfield, a character loved by many fans, and watched a devastating storyline unfold that saw Ryan Conno){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
EastEnders has won the National Television Award for Best Serial Drama, earning a clean sweep, picking up Best Serial Drama Performance for Danielle Harold as Lola, and Best Breakthrough Star for Bobby Brazier.
After a difficult few years of difficulty, critically and in falling ratings, the BBC Soap has gone through an astounding resurgence, and it has certainly paid off in spades.
It’s been another dramatic year in soapland. From murders to major storms right through to powerful storylines about mental health and long term illnesses, the soaps continue to impress us with their ability to tell powerful narratives alongsideones that leave us laughing or hiding behind the sofa cushions.
Suffice to say EastEnders has been a hot topic of conversation recently. Ever since the flashforward episode in February, which confirmed someone will die this Christmas, the soap has constantly delivered.