EastEnders to resume filming within weeks, BBC boss says
Top Gear will also be revved up again.
EastEnders is set to resume filming by the end of June, a BBC boss has said.
Charlotte Moore, the broadcaster’s director of content, said the BBC One soap would be up and running again, along with Top Gear.
Her statement came after production was halted on the show due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“We’re also exploring ways to restart shooting on dramas and other major BBC shows.”
She added: “Of course, we will work within Government guidelines. Crews will be strictly limited.
“Cast members will do their own hair and make-up. Social distancing will be in place.”
The BBC reduced the number of pre-filmed EastEnders episodes it aired a week to make them last as long as possible.
Controller of BBC drama Piers Wenger previously said the broadcaster hoped to resume filming on soaps “as soon as possible”.
“We’re not quite at that point yet,” he said. “But all of those conversation are being had and there is a real determination to get that show back up and running.”
