Get the latest gossip

EastEnders was nearly a 'geriatric caravan park in the Northeast' as x-BBC One controller Lord Michael Grade reveals explains why he commissioned the soap


Ofcom Chairman Lord Michael Grade revealed to Boom Radio on Sunday that the best-loved soap Eastenders almost become a 'geriatric caravan park in the Northeast'.

Ofcom Chairman Lord Michael Grade revealed to Boom Radio on Sunday that EastEnders almost become a 'geriatric caravan park in the Northeast'. Ofcom Chairman Lord Michael Grade, 81, revealed to Boom Radio on Sunday that the best-loved soap Eastenders almost become a 'geriatric caravan park in the Northeast' 'And EastEnders, Coronation Street is brilliant at that - the Rovers Return; you're going into somebody else's world and you're there for half an hour and you feel part of the neighbourhood.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Northeast

Northeast

Photo of Michael Grade

Michael Grade

Related news:

News photo

Calvin Harris & Vick Hope Get Married in Northeast England