Monday, 19 October 2015

Top Soap Operas in the UK

The United Kingdom has pumped out many great TV soap operas over the years, full of memorable characters, and suspenseful storylines. In this article we look some of the best.

Britain is known for its extraordinary soap operas, but the best ones might be the ones that are currently airing. The most beloved and best of the current crop of soaps is probably Eastenders. Although EastEnders started its run way back in the year 1985, it is as current as anything else on television. Since it has expanded its schedule from airing two episodes per week to airing four episodes per week, many people have started religiously collecting the TV DVDs and watching it on HD TV and LCD TV. EastEnders looks brilliant on LCD and HD TVs.

EastEnders is the story of people who live in the fictional Salford borough in the East End of London, specifically in Albert Square. Albert Square is supposed to be a nice Victorian neighbourhood of cute little terraced homes. This area includes a pub, a grocery market, a night club, and other staples of a small closely knit community. EastEnders is consistently one of the top-rated programs in the entire United Kingdom and has won several awards, including multiple BAFTAs.

The most important characters have come from the Watts and Mitchell families. These groups of characters have been very central to most of the notable storylines on the EastEnders soap opera. The families of focus have chaanged and shifted throughout the many years of the show's run. However, the recent renewal of focus on both the Watts and Mitchell families has been extremely popular with Contemporary British audiences. The most popular reoccurring archetype of the series is that of the matriarch. The role of matriarch is said to be so popular because it is reflective of many people who Britons know and find ridiculous and annoying, thus making it cathartic for them to have a good laugh about the characters. The matriarchal character is usually very loud and obnoxious, and her defining character trait is that she must interfere in everyone else's affairs, especially when they have absolutely nothing at all to do with her. Of course, the redeeming quality of the character is that she appears to take care of everyone. Of course, the popularity of these characters comes from the simple fact that they are reflective of the primary audience for this sort of show.

With shows like EastEnders, it is no wonder that British television soap operas are so popular with today's contemporary viewing audiences, who can experience the comedy and pathos in much higher clarity with the aid of DVD and HD and LCD TVs. Until Britons no longer cherish their relationships with their families and loved ones, it is very doubtful that the EastEnders will ever lose its brilliant lustre.

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