BBC postpones filming on soaps over Coronavirus

Filming has been halted on EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty, Doctors, River City and Pobol y Cwm.

The BBC has suspended filming on its continuing dramas due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The decision was made after the latest government update. We will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England,” the corporation said in a statement.

The BBC has also said that it will air only two episodes of EastEnders per week to ensure ‘the audience can continue to enjoy EastEnders in their homes for as long as possible.’

The soap will only be screened on Monday 8pm and Tuesday at 7.30pm until further notice.

It’s not yet known whether the transmission patterns for Doctors and Pobol Y Cwm will also be altered – these air multiple instalments per week like EastEnders.