As a seasoned critic with decades of television viewing under my belt, I must say that the appointment of Ben Wadey as the new Executive Producer for EastEnders has left me quite intrigued. With his past stint at Channel 4 overseeing Hollyoaks and other original dramas, and his previous tenure as Story Editor on EastEnders itself, it seems Walford’s newest resident is no stranger to the world of soaps.
The role of EastEnders’ executive producer is being taken over by someone new, as Chris Clenshaw, who was in charge, has decided to leave the BBC soap opera.
In his third year of service, Clenshaw chose to resign, and he plans to leave in February 2025, marking the soap opera’s 40th anniversary.
It was revealed that he was leaving, and at the same time, it was disclosed that his position would be filled by Ben Wadey, who had served as a Story Editor for a BBC soap opera in the past.
However, who is Ben Wadey, and what other television productions has he been involved with prior to his role as the new executive producer of EastEnders? Here’s a rundown of the information you should be aware of regarding this fresh change in the show.
Who is Ben Wadey?
In February 2025, Ben Wadey is set to assume the position of executive producer for EastEnders, succeeding Chris Clenshaw in this role.
Ben returns to the BBC after serving as a commissioning executive at Channel 4, where he managed popular shows like Hollyoaks and other original dramas such as Generation Z and an upcoming James Graham production titled “Brian and Margaret.
What has Ben Wadey previously worked on?
Ben has a good deal of experience with soap operas, particularly EastEnders, since he previously held the position of Story Editor for the BBC soap.
During his term, he managed various events such as the 35th anniversary festivities and a unique broadcast dedicated to Linda Carter’s battle with alcohol addiction.
Apart from that, he significantly contributed to the arrival of the beloved Panesar family on Albert Square!
Apart from his roles, Ben was additionally responsible for producing stories during the last season of Holby City. In these concluding episodes, he oversaw the emotional goodbye to Jac Naylor and the reappearance of cherished personalities from Holby’s earlier times.
What has Ben Wadey said about joining EastEnders?
Ben expressed his excitement about rejoining EastEnders during an especially dynamic period for the series.
He went on to say: “Growing up, I was captivated by EastEnders and nurtured a deep affection for it. This show ignited my love for television. In a way, I’ve been acquainted with the Walford residents since forever. To guide this renowned BBC soap opera into its future is an immense honor.
I’m thrilled about the opportunity to work alongside the outstanding team at EastEnders. I look forward to further developing the fantastic work done by Chris Clenshaw, creating stories that will captivate both long-time fans of Albert Square and newcomers alike.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
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2024-09-26 17:34