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"EastEnders launched 2013 with a continued focus on the Brannings in the aftermath of the family&amp;#039;s dramatic Christmas, but as the year went on, other key Walford clans began to be rebuilt again with the returns of Peter Beale and Ronnie Mitchell. Storylines which dominated the first half of the year included Max&amp;#039;s latest love triangle, Liam&amp;#039;s decision to join a dangerous gang and Lauren&amp;#039;s alcoholism.  More recent story peaks have included Michael&amp;#039;s murder and the twists and turns on Alfie and Roxy&amp;#039;s wedding day. There were also changes off screen as Lorraine Newman departed her role as executive producer and was succeeded by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, who quickly assembled a new behind-the-scenes team and cast a number of new characters - including Danny Dyer as the Queen Vic&amp;#039;s new landlord Mick. Here, we take a look back at the past 12 months on Albert Square with our EastEnders Year in Pictures 2013.  Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below for gossip on this year&amp;#039;s Christmas storylines, including shock violence and an arrest on Coronation Street, a murder plan in EastEnders, an Emmerdale fire and more Roscoe dramas in Hollyoaks.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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