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Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell and Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates pose for a promo shot in the Albert Square gardens for EastEnders.

EastEnders boss confirms long stint for Nigel Bates in Phil storyline after mysterious Christmas return

A composite image of Toyah, Nick, Gail, Jesse, Daisy, Bethany and Daniel all smiling ahead in front of Christmas decorations.

Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

Joe Tate in a darkened room with a grey suit jacket on.

Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?

Tameka Empson as Kim Fox leads the Walfod choir ins in singing in the Square gardens on Christmas Eve in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs surprise Christmas Eve return for classic character in early BBC iPlayer release

Coronation Street airs return of iconic villain in Gail exit storyline

Emmerdale confirms return of iconic character, 6 years after violent exit

Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale in a black fur coat is faced by Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Knight in the Queen Vic kitchen in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs Cindy Beale bombshell as Elaine delivers bad news

Jamie standing looking at a woman, concerned

Emmerdale drops Jamie Tate return hint in early ITVX release

Nick and Toyah facing an out of shot Leanne in Coronation Street

Coronation Street's Leanne declares war after Toyah betrayal

Harriet Thorpe as a concerned Elaine Peacock in EastEnders.

EastEnders' Elaine Knight issues ultimatum in early iPlayer release

Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale in a black fur coat is faced by Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Knight in the Queen Vic kitchen in EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms which Christmas and New Year episodes will not air early on BBC iPlayer this year

A dark shot of Nish lurking in EastEnders

EastEnders' boss teases Nish's New Year showdown

EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt reveals 40th anniversary stories are "bonkers"

A shocked and handcuffed Sonia Fowler with a police officer in EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms Sonia's return next month in advanced spoilers

Ruby smiling at Martin in the hospital in EastEnders

EastEnders spoilers tease flirty encounter for Martin Fowler and Ruby Allen

Amelia Spencer wearing a pink outfit with her hair tucked behind her ears.

Emmerdale's Amelia Spencer exits after Tom King comeuppance

Dee-Dee looks agonised as she stands with Lauren in front of Frankie's cot in hospital in Coronation Street

Coronation Street airs major baby decision in ITVX episode

Will and Kim sitting across from each other in Home Farm in Emmerdale

Emmerdale spoilers tease eerie Home Farm flash-forward and Kim Tate crisis

Dean Andrews as Will looking concerned in a close-up image.

Emmerdale's Claire King teases 'chaos and madness' in Christmas special

Tom King dressed in suit and tie as he stands trial in Emmerdale

Emmerdale airs powerful format break with Tom King verdict in ITVX edition

A triumphant looking Kim Tate in Emmerdale

Emmerdale actress Claire King reveals if Kim Tate survives Christmas amid revenge plot

Cindy Beale stood in front of a snow-covered brick wall. She has blonde hair, red lipstick and a black fur coat

EastEnders airs game-changing Cindy Beale reveal in early iPlayer release

Lauren and Dee-Dee look at each other as they stand by Frankie's hospital cot in Coronation Street

Coronation Street airs major Dee-Dee Bailey confession in ITVX episode

Belle faces a telling off from a detective at the police station in Emmerdale, looking concerned

Emmerdale airs last-minute Belle Dingle decision in ITVX episode

A triumphant looking Kim Tate in Emmerdale

Emmerdale teases mystery Kim Tate nemesis in early ITVX release

Lauren looking worried in EastEnders

EastEnders airs terrifying Lauren Branning cliffhanger in early iPlayer release

Lewis KnightEastEnders' special Linda Carter episode was a game-changer - but it was braver in another powerful way

An on-edge Belle speaking with Sam, Amelia and Jimmy in Emmerdale

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle in fear over Tom King trial in ITVX edition

Martin and Stacey looking across the room at each other while they sit on sofas

EastEnders airs outcome of Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater kiss in early iPlayer episode

Max hugging worried Lauren as they look over Frankie's cot in hospital in Coronation Street

Coronation Street airs game-changing Lauren Bolton decision in ITVX episode