Behind the scenes of the 'EastEnders' crash

Published Friday, May 18 2007, 10:52 BST | By Kris Green
Ahead of tonight's dramatic EastEnders underwater disaster, Digital Spy takes a look behind the scenes of the £1m stunt.



The stunt men tend to the car.




Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) films one of his first scenes underwater.



Steve McFadden sits proudly on the car after filming.




The stunt team begin winching the car out of the water.




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Despite their 'injuries' Charlie Jones (Ben Mitchell) and Thomas Law (Peter Beale) are having a fantastic time.




The stunt co-ordinator briefs Charlie Jones and Thomas Law along with their stunt doubles.




The car is winched into the lake.




Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) double-checks his script.




Not being in the stunt itself, Perry Fenwick (Billy Mitchell) takes it easy basking in the sun.


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Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell) films his first scene in the lake.




On a break between scenes, Steve McFadden soaks up the sun.




Steve McFadden dries his 'hair', ready to head home.




The 'other' stunt doubles...


Don't miss tonight's episode on BBC One at 8pm.

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