EastEnders

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Cindy Beale holding a stack of red wrapped gifts for EastEnders

EastEnders confirms schedule change as the BBC makes way for Sports Personality of the Year

Kellie Bright lying down as a drunk and emotional Linda Carter in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs format-changing Linda Carter episode with tragic surprises in early BBC iPlayer release

A stressed Martin with Stacey in EastEnders

EastEnders spoilers as Stacey Slater considers Martin Fowler reunion after shock kiss

An in-pain Lauren sits with a concerned Peter at the hospital in EastEnders

EastEnders spoilers tease fire horror for unconscious Lauren Branning and son Louie Beale

Ruby Allen in EastEnders sitting at a dining table

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton lands all-new role away from Walford's Ruby Allen

A drunken Linda looking horrified in EastEnders

EastEnders airs make or break ultimatum for Linda Carter in early iPlayer release

Michelle Collins poses as Cindy Beale holding presents and smirking for EastEnders.

EastEnders Christmas 2024 trailer shows Cindy Beale secrets exposed in explosive scenes

Ruby, Yolande, Cindy, Bianca and David with a shot of The Vic in the background in EastEnders

Laura DenbyHow EastEnders has revolutionised the classic soap comeback

How will Nish Panesar exit EastEnders? All the theories

Kellie Bright as Linda Carter drunk on the sofa in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs distressing scenes with fresh Linda Carter lows in early BBC iPlayer release

Stacey and Martin look at each other while sitting at a table together

EastEnders' Lacey Turner wants Stacey and Martin "together forever" amid Christmas romance twist

Joe Swash poses as Mickey Miller on the set of Albert Square for EastEnders.

EastEnders' Joe Swash talks Mickey Miller return and which soap legends he felt lucky to work with

Steve McFadden as a shocked Phil Mitchell walking into Kathy's Cafe in EastEnders in a leather jacket

EastEnders airs dangerous twist for Phil Mitchell in early iPlayer release

Joe Swash as Mickey Miller in a suit speaking to Laila Morse as Mo Harris in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs revealing Mickey Miller scenes in festive iPlayer edition

Heather Peace as Eve Unwin, wearing a white suit with a feather on the lapel in EastEnders

EastEnders' Heather Peace promises New Year chaos at Suki and Eve's wedding

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

EastEnders' Michelle Collins teases 'classic Christmas episode' as Cindy's affair is revealed

Suki dressed in her wedding saree in EastEnders

EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal on Nish's New Year vendetta and "high-intensity wedding drama"