Because it's a "spin off" and not intended to be similar or as long as the original soap.
If it was as long as EastEnders they probably wouldn't get as many viewers. Also, since it's the first time they have done something like this, they're possibly keeping them short to get a better idea of the number of viewers that would be interested in seeing more.
E20
E20
Yes
E20
It's E20
Eastenders was originaly going to be called "E8 or E20" but then one of the directors came up with "Eastenders" so, to be honest, Eastenders is the proper name of Eastenders.
Yes there is. It will be on in late 2010.
There will be a total of 12 episodes.
Probably, if there is it would be September next year.
No, there will still be episodes of EastEnders shown on BBC 1 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Eastenders E20 series 3 will start in September I think. The most I know is that they are looking for new character's open to the public, to audition.
The name has never been changed. There is a spin off called "E20" but the main soap has always been called EastEnders.