Eastenders - Rupert Smith

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of EastEnders on 19 February 2005, we take a nostalgic look back over the life of Albert Square and its residents, to remember the classic moments and the characters we've grown to love.

From relationships to fashion faux pas, we recall the top love stories, the biggest scraps and Pat's enchanting earring collection: all the gems that have made EastEnders Britain's best-loved soap.

Over the years EastEnders has become essential viewing, instantly recognisable through its compelling storylines and captivating characters. We step behind the scenes to see how the show ticks, from the producer to the scriptwriters and the wardrobe artists to the camera crew.

As well as covering the soap's biggest storylines, there are detailed profiles that relive the ups and downs of popular characters and Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) provides the foreword.

Rupert Smith is a journalist and author with extensive knowledge of EastEnders.