EastEnders is an iconic English soap opera. 📺 On air since 1985, its popularity lies partly in its realism, and it has become a big part of working-class culture in the country. It is set in the East End of London, an area of the city that grew significantly during the industrial revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with many working people from Ireland and Eastern Europe migrating to the area, among others. 🏭 The East End became a very important industrial and commercial hub, largely thanks to the ease of water transportation on the River Thames. 🌊 The area also had very difficult living conditions, with a lot of poverty. 💸 Do you know the name of the East End's traditional accent? 👀❓