EastEnders viewers have been left scratching their heads after eagle-eyed fans spotted a glaring historical error that has slipped past the show's writers and researchers. The popular BBC soap opera, known for its dramatic storylines set in London's fictional Walford, has committed a royal blunder of timeline proportions.
The Timeline Trouble
In recent episodes, characters have been discussing the naming of the famous Queen Victoria pub, with references to Prince Albert being the inspiration behind the establishment's name. However, this creates a significant historical inconsistency that has not gone unnoticed by sharp-watched fans.
The pub's backstory suggests it was named after Prince Albert during Queen Victoria's reign, but according to the show's own established timeline, the pub would have been operating decades before Prince Albert was even born.
Viewer Reactions
Fans of the long-running soap quickly took to social media to point out the chronological confusion. Many expressed their surprise that such an obvious historical discrepancy could make it to broadcast, especially given the show's normally meticulous attention to detail regarding East End history and traditions.
One viewer commented: "How did nobody in the writing room catch this? The timeline just doesn't add up - it's basic history!"
Not the First Time
This isn't the first time EastEnders has faced criticism for historical inaccuracies. The show has previously been called out for various timeline inconsistencies and geographical errors relating to its London setting. However, this particular blunder involving royal history has particularly captured viewers' attention.
The production team has yet to comment on whether this historical hiccup will be addressed in future episodes or if it will simply become another piece of Walford folklore.
