15 Interesting Facts About ‘EastEnders’

7. Dot Cotton’s wardrobe comes from second hand shops

Most of Dot Cotton’s wardrobe clothing comes from second hand shops, and the dress that she wears every Christmas is actually the oldest item in the entire show’s wardrobe department.

8. Pat Butcher had 125 earrings

There were 125 different pairs of earrings in rotations for Pam St. Clements who played Pat Butcher on the show. In fact, some of them even came from fans who sent them into production. They became part of her signature look, and when her character died of cancer after appearing on the show for 26 years, she titled her memoir “The End of an Earring.”

9. Ian Beale has been there since the start

The character Ian Beale (played by Adam Woodyatt) is the only original cast member who is still on the show. He started in 1985 and is still going strong today.