EastEnders Fans Spot Flaw as Characters Run London Marathon

Viewers Point Out Inconsistencies

Viewers of EastEnders noticed a major flaw as characters Honey and Jay left Albert Square to participate in the London Marathon. Some fans took to social media to question how the characters made it to the start line in the fictional version, given the timeline inconsistencies.

Schedule Chaos for EastEnders

Today's episode of EastEnders faced schedule chaos as it was delayed on the BBC iPlayer due to last-minute editing. Scenes from the London Marathon, which actors Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick ran for charity in character, needed to be inserted quickly into the episode.

Behind the Scenes of the Marathon Filming

Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick shared insights into filming the Marathon scenes for EastEnders. They mentioned the tight turnaround for editing and the detailed planning required to seamlessly incorporate the Marathon footage into the show.

Jamie also revealed that show bosses hoped the pair could run alongside each other during the Marathon to assist with camera work.

Executive Producer's Pride

Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw expressed his pride in the EastEnders team for pulling off this unique filming experience. He highlighted the support received from the London Marathon and BBC Sport teams.

EastEnders airs at 7.30 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.