Eastenders
We’ve recently covered how Beefeaters got their nickname (well, sort of), and we’ve shared the name Back To The Future almost got given as well.
We’ve even revealed how weather forecasters know where to point on the green screen they stand in front of.
But what about another name and screen-based mystery? How come soap operas got their name?
It’s all in the ads, baby
It turns out that the “soap” part of the name comes from one of the main early sponsors of content ― detergent. Читать дальше...