The galaxy gained some previously unknown Guardians, Joffrey finally got his just desserts in Game of Thrones, George Clooney tied the knot and Pharrell Williams’ was Happy and we all heard him! In Walford, an event would occur that would rock the Square, shock the nation, put everyone (and we…

Prince George was born, David Beckham retired, David Bowie made a comeback after ten years away from the studio and Doctor Who turned 50 and became the longest-running science fiction in the world! (Take that Stargate!) In Walford, the aftermath of Archie’s murder on Christmas Day 2009 would once again…

The Queen jumped out of a helicopter with James Bond, Mr. Bean conducted an orchestra, the TARDIS landed in London and the Spice Girls reunited and used Girl Power to corral some taxis – and that was just Danny’s Boyle Olympic Opening Ceremony! Fifty Shades spiced up the libraries (yeah,…

Riots engulfed British streets, the News of the World’s scandals forced it to shut down and, in one piece of legitimate good news, Prince William married Catherine Middleton in April. Singer Amy Winehouse passed away, as did the Macho Man, Randy Savage. Harry Potter finished it’s movie run and Chris…

A new decade and things didn’t slow down! Downton Abbey became a bonafide hit around the globe. Sherlock impressed and puzzled the critics. Robbie Williams rejoined Take That. Alexander McQueen and Sir Norman Wisdom passed away . David Cameron became Prime Minister and students protested over rising tuition fees. In…

The credit crunch hit and the shoppers among us lost Woolworths. The Black Eyed Peas Got a Feeling and shared it with the world. Avatar hit the movie screens and Glee became a hit with the kids. And the King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away. In Walford, Archie’s games…

Barack Obama became the 44th President and a Grammy winner, headbands were all the rage and Heath Ledger gave the world his Joker. On TV, prison breaks, shields, units, wires and drug-concocting teachers were all the rage and the Neighbours moved to Channel 5. In Walford, Frank Butcher would return…

The iPhone exploded onto the market. Gavin and Stacy was a massive hit. Britney shaved her head and Kim Kardashian made velour tracksuits perfect, at least for rooftop photoshoots! In Walford, we’d meet a legend in the making as Shirley Carter arrived, Dawn made a mistake with mad medic May,…

Beyonce proved she was Irreplaceable, Happy Feet made penguins dance, Twitter launched and High School Musical drove adults nuts. On television, Rose Tyler confessed her love for the Doctor on a beach named Bad Wolf Bay, Sam Tyler went back to the past the weird way round and a non-celeb…

Tom Cruise jumped up and down on Oprah’s sofa. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made Hollywood headlines. We solved a mystery in Wisteria Lane for the first time and Grey’s Anatomy began it’s run. Guitar hero proved a craze for gamers and YouTube changed the way we view media online.