EastEnders revamps opening titles

Wed Sep 02 12:15PM by TV Editor

EastEnders' new opening titles

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EastEnders has revamped its opening title sequence for the first time in ten years.

From next Monday, viewers will be treated to a new 3-D version of the map with moving clouds and brighter colours.

The theme tune has also been given an update by its composer, Simon May, and the EastEnders logo now fades into shot, rather than scrolling up.

EastEnders executive producer Diederick Santer said: "It's not been tweaked or changed in the ten years since the Millenium Dome was completed in 1999 and in my first week here in 2006, it started to bug me.

"With everyone now so familiar with Google Earth, it struck me that the style of the map image, as well as the content, was a little out of date."

The most radical revamp of the EastEnders' opening titles came back in 1993 when the theme music was replaced with a jazzed up version. This was later dropped after complaints from viewers.

Take a look at the new opening titles below and let us know what you think...

And, in case you've forgotten it, here's that short-lived 1993 version:

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  • (1)

    who cares

    Posted by: writeforyou on Wed Sep 02 01:21PM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    I like the new map details it looks brilliant and very well done, its great when they can change some thing thats good to some thing thats better, but I must say I still think that 93 intro tune was pathetic, but like the new look 10/10 from a true East Enders fan..

    Posted by: w.mccoo1 on Wed Sep 02 01:30PM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    I like it-about time it was updated

    Posted by: wendyacraddock on Wed Sep 02 01:30PM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Its the same as it is now

    Posted by: lucy.nash2 on Wed Sep 02 01:32PM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    blah

    Posted by: scifilucy on Wed Sep 02 01:32PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    I like it its far less boring than the current one.

    Posted by: la.cole on Wed Sep 02 01:33PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    Not really 3D is it? Looks more like a fuzzy aerial view. In the end, who watches the opening sequence but the music IS important because you can't NOT LISTEN

    Posted by: colin72jones on Wed Sep 02 01:33PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    its like watching from an aeroplane well done

    Posted by: christophr.noble on Wed Sep 02 01:36PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    doesnt make the programme any better does it!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by: weesimba1011 on Wed Sep 02 01:38PM | Report abuse
  • (10)

    Still needs some revamping ! I love Eastenders but could do with an update.

    Posted by: samandmattharrison on Wed Sep 02 01:42PM | Report abuse