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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cobbles" data-source="post: 248013" data-attributes="member: 5138">The show has always prided itself on it's long running characters, many of whom work on the show as long as they are physically able. Whilst this a great strength for a soap opera providing the show with an exceptional level of continuity for long-term viewers it does lead to some actors and actresses the receiving and almost untouchable status where they will be able to remain as long as they wish, but don not want to leave. This ladies and gentlemen leads us to this thread....With the age of the shows cast skewing ever younger than it is been in the past, does anyone feel the future of this grand soap tradition is likely in jeopardy as more have 40 or  50+ year careers going into the 2030s despite barely hitting retirement age?</blockquote>