Storylines of Coronation Street bar area, the Select, and the Snug into one larger bar making the interior set match the size of the outdoor set more closely. It has stayed the same layout ever since, but its wallpaper and fittings were updated in 2008. In 2002-03, "Coronation Street" featured storyline of Richard Hillman (Brian Capron), who entered as a relative of the late Alma Halliwell (Amanda Barrie). Initially the character was seen offering financial advice to residents and buying the house of Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire), in an arrangement where she would have the right to live in it for her lifetime, but
The British Soap Awards February 2009. Mike Reid, who played Frank Butcher in "EastEnders", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2007. Stan Richards, who played Seth Armstrong in "Emmerdale", was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in February 2005. Note: "Crossroads" was nominated from 2001 to 2003, but did not receive any awards. The "Best Foreign Soap" category also featured "Neighbours", "Sunset Beach" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" in 1999. A. James Bain was a casting director who worked for both "Coronation Street" and "Emmerdale". B. In 2018, "Doctors" and "EastEnders" tied in the "Scene of the Year"