EastEnders viewers have noticed a change in the filming style of this week's episodes, with some confused by what has been labelled dizzying camerawork.
Ad
Unconventional angles and a more restless camera technique has certainly been noticeable, making some scenes resemble the hand-held approach pioneered by such US TV dramas as NYPD Blue.
On Twitter, some fans of the BBC1 soap spoke out as follows:
Want to see this content?
We're not able to show you this content from Twitter. Please sign out of Contentpass to view this content.
Want to see this content?
We're not able to show you this content from Twitter. Please sign out of Contentpass to view this content.
Want to see this content?
We're not able to show you this content from Twitter. Please sign out of Contentpass to view this content.
Want to see this content?
We're not able to show you this content from Twitter. Please sign out of Contentpass to view this content.
This camera mans been down the Vic all day #eastenders
Responding to viewers' queries as well as the comments on social media, RadioTimes.com asked EastEnders whether this was a permanent change for the programme. It seems, though, that normal service will soon be resumed.
A spokesperson said to us today: "On occasion, EastEnders will use different filming styles and techniques. This is dependent on the storyline as well as the style of each individual director."
So, EastEnders fans, no need to stockpile the motion sickness medication just yet...
You can watch a 60-second rundown of next week's episodes of EastEnders below.
Ad
And visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.
David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.
