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BBC EastEnders in chaos as rodent infestation wreaks havoc on £87million set


' brand new £87million set has been hit by a rather unexpected drama a rat invasion. The BBC had to dial up pest control pronto when the pesky rodents were seen scurrying around the soap's prop store, nibbling on props and setting up camp in Albert Square.

The EastEnders set has been left in chaos after a rat infestation (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Read MoreRelated Articles GMB's Charlotte Hawkins halts show for 'breaking news' announcement Despite the furry fiasco, the BBC soap has downplayed the situation, denying any major "infestation" but confirming that "specialists" have occasionally been summoned to tackle these uninvited guests. The infestation could ruin the £87million set (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes)Following her departure from 'EastEnders' as Karen Taylor earlier this month, Lorraine Stanley has landed a new role in the pantomime 'Dick Whittington' at Kings Theatre Portsmouth.

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