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'EastEnders' denies planning move to Salford

Published Tuesday, Jun 7 2011, 18:42 BST | By Kristy Kelly | 4 comments

Television bosses have denied that the set of EastEnders will be moving from Borehamwood to the MediaCityUK complex on Salford Quays near Manchester.

The BBC has released a statement following rumours that the soap may be changing its location in favour of better resources.

The statement confirmed: "There are currently no plans to move EastEnders to Salford."

Earlier this week, the Daily Star Sunday suggested that the show might be relocating when its long-term contract at Elstree Studios expires in 2015.

A source had alleged: "A move from Elstree has been under consideration for some time now. With the resources and technology available at the MediaCity site it could be a possibility.

"There's a huge buzz about MediaCity and all the big shows like BBC Breakfast, BBC Sport and CBeebies relocating. To move EastEnders would be incredible, considering the facilities on offer."

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