EastEnders Xtra

infobox television
show_name = EastEnders Xtra


caption = Part of the title sequence used for EastEnders Xtra.
format = Interactive entertainment series
runtime = 15-20 minutes per episode
starring = Angellica Bell
country = United Kingdom
network = BBCi
first_aired = February
last_aired = May 2005
num_episodes = 10 |

"EastEnders Xtra" was an interactive entertainment series based on BBC One's long running soap opera "EastEnders".

It was first available to viewers in February 2005, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of "EastEnders". Television viewers could watch the show by pressing the red button on their television remote, at 8.30pm on Monday nights. The programme was presented by CBBC presenter Angellica Bell and was approximately 15 to 20 minutes in length. It was primarily aimed at younger fans of "EastEnders". It featured games with cast members, looks behind the scenes, interviews with cast members and allowed viewers to take part in quizzes on their mobile phone. The series was produced by Simon Hall. The theme and music used within the show was a rocked up version of the "EastEnders" theme tune.

Episodes

The first series ran for ten weeks, featuring ten episodes in total.

* In the first episode, Tracy-Ann Oberman who played Chrissie Watts in "EastEnders" co-presented the show. Tracy-Ann explained to the viewers that the Queen Victoria pub uses exterior and interior sets for filming. Perry Fenwick who plays Billy Mitchell took part in "Extractor", a part of "EastEnders Xtra" which asks cast members a series of questions.
* In the second episode, Nabil Elouahabi who played Tariq Larousi co-presented the show.
* In the third episode, Pooja Shah who played Kareena Ferreira co-presented the show.
* In the fourth episode, Jemma Walker who played Sasha Perkins co-presented the show.
* In the fifth episode, Natalie Cassidy who played Sonia Fowler co-presented the show.
* In the sixth episode, Ameet Chana who played Adi Ferreira co-presented the show.
* In the seventh episode, Cliff Parisi who plays Rick 'Minty' Peterson co-presented the show.
* In the eighth episode, Joe Swash who plays Mickey Miller co-presented the show.
* In the ninth episode, Mohammed George who plays Gus Smith co-presented the show.