'EastEnders' stars are reportedly set to return to work next month.
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The BBC soap has been hold for the last six weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the show's stars are apparently poised to return to filming in June.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Filming will have to resume at some point and bosses say June is the benchmark."
Despite this, the BBC is aware that its plans - and its programming schedule - could be disrupted once again if the broader situation with the pandemic changes.
The broadcaster is also aware of its responsibility to ensure the safety of the soap's cast and crew.
The insider shared: "With strict social distancing and extra precautions on set they think 'EastEnders' could make the transition.
"But they appreciate the health and safety of the cast and crew is paramount and should the lockdown restrictions be tightened, filming will, of course, not take place.
"However, bosses have decided that if filming and production can resume safely, it should go ahead."
'EastEnders' - which has cut its weekly production down from four to two episodes during the pandemic - stopped filming on March 18.
The Australian soap 'Neighbours' returned to set earlier this week, leading to speculation that some UK shows could also return in the not-too-distant future.
However, a spokeswoman has insisted that as yet, there are no concrete plans in place.
She said: "No dates have been set for filming to resume and we will not return until it is safe to do so."
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