BBC to create ‘woke’ soap to reflect modern Britain and rival EastEnders

A day before BBC Three's return from online-only to regular television channels - with a line up of big stars including Gemma Collinswho celebrates turning 41 today - the network's controller Fiona Campbell has revealed her ambition for the new show.

Fiona added: "I want to showcase a locality in all its glory. I'd like to provide a platform for the cast of the future."She also expressed hopes for the soap to reflect BBC's focus on "how tough it is to be in your teens and early 20s today". Meanwhile, struggling EastEnders is set to face competition from Emmerdale and Coronation Street after ITV confirmed the two soaps would be moving to a new time slot.

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