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Old 06-02-2005, 14:19
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I would say, before John Yorke, Matthew Robinson was and still is one of the best executive producers Eastenders has ever had. He was executive producer during late 1997-1999! During EE's best years when Tiffney died, Steve and Mel were brought in, Biancca had that affair with Dan and Matthew being falsely sent to prison for Saskia's death!

I mean this guy did wonders for EE and left a fabulous foundation for John Yorke to preceed him and carry on with the quality.

And now since John Yorke is only temporarily taking over, after he leaves i think the BBC execs should pursue Matthew to come back and take over again. Looking over at IMDB it seems that Mat hasn't got anything planned for this year, so even more of a reason for him to come back.

I mean i would rather leave Eastenders in the hands of someone who has done it before and has had experience rather then with someone who has had very little experience in the producers chair of a serial drama (Alas Louise Berridge). Wouldn't you all agree?
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Old 06-02-2005, 14:43
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What does he do now??
or what has he done since?
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Old 06-02-2005, 14:46
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Unfortunately for me I only started watching EE during LBs reign so although I am familiar with the storylines I am not sure of what quality they were (although based on a general consensus I'm sure it was better than LBs era). I have seen the odd episode on UKGold and I must say from what I know of the era it was quite a good one.
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:31
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Matthew Robinson first started out at Eastenders in 1985 and worked his way up. I sure he works for Eastenders Revealed now.

He was a fantastic producer but all of the Eastenders producers were apart from Louise Berridge who tried too much to focus on the past.
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:34
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Originally Posted by Queen-Of-Walford
I sure he works for Eastenders Revealed now.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0732905/

Nope
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:34
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I agree, I thought those days were the best in recent memory. A very wide range of characters, and some strong women too.
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:36
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Originally Posted by lala
what is quayside? and he worked on all the soaps wow.
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:46
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Yep absoloutely he was a fantastic Exec Producer and definitely kick started the Golden Era which John Yorke nicely stepped into. They were both Co Executive Producers at one stage, EastEnders was fab under these two and beat the pants off Corrie and Emmerdale at the time. I would definitely like to see someone as established as himself brought in full time when John Yorke steps back.

Wow, just reading his IMDB page, he's worked on Corrie, Emmerdale, Brookie and Enders. Impressive.
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:53
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Wow, just reading his IMDB page, he's worked on Corrie, Emmerdale, Brookie and Enders. Impressive.
Don’t forget Byker Grove – that show has reached legendary status among me and my friend's. Anyone responsible for helping it get off the ground is a legend.

The bloke’s CV is very impressive (Z Cars, Angels and Doctor Who - Cult TV).
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Old 06-02-2005, 15:59
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Originally Posted by Queen-Of-Walford
what is quayside? and he worked on all the soaps wow.
It was a soap set on the quayside in Newcastle and it went out at the same time as EE on a Tuesday (or Thursday). It was just for the Tyne Tees Region
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Old 06-02-2005, 16:02
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It was a soap set on the quayside in Newcastle and it went out at the same time as EE on a Tuesday (or Thursday). It was just for the Tyne Tees Region

OK thanks I thought I had never heard of it but reading the comments people left on IMDB they think it was dire Matthew really did it?.
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Old 09-02-2005, 15:03
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EastEnders never used to have an executive producer
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Old 09-02-2005, 17:22
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He did some great EE. I don't know if he specialises in directing or producing, these days.

He certainly has plenty to say for himself! There's quite a big interview with him on the DVD of Dr Who: Resurrection of the Daleks (he was the director of that one), and he isn't short of opinions about things ... at one point during the DVD commentary, Peter Davison almost tells him to shut up ...

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Old 09-02-2005, 17:41
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He was great but I can not see him returning.....
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Old 09-02-2005, 18:13
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Paul Marquess would be good. I know Bill fans will scream in horror, but he did put a boot up Family Affairs and turn that into a bloody good soap
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Old 10-02-2005, 01:10
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He ruined the Bill.
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Old 10-02-2005, 01:25
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last i hear of him he was leaving his post as head of BBC drama in wales, to do some soap thingy in africa. and if i remember rightly he was the first person to be creditied as exec producer, his predecessor, miriam seagal (?) was billed simply as producer.
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Old 10-02-2005, 01:51
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Sorry credited on what? EE has never had an exec called Miriam btw
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Old 10-02-2005, 14:01
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Originally Posted by old-boiler
last i hear of him he was leaving his post as head of BBC drama in wales, to do some soap thingy in africa. and if i remember rightly he was the first person to be creditied as exec producer, his predecessor, miriam seagal (?) was billed simply as producer.
Welcome. Just for the record I have no idea in regards to this!
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