For four decades EastEnders has carved out a place at the very heart of British television and in 2025 it's still keeping us on the edge of our seats four nights a week. Look through our timeline ...

EastEnders is 40 years old – but will the soap opera make it to 50? - IN FOCUS: The primetime soap may not have its peak ...

Marking the occasion with five of the show's writers, past and present. It's a huge week for EastEnders as the show marks its 40th birthday beginning on Monday 17th February. Episodes drop on BBC ...

EastEnders fans were treated to a touch of star power during Wednesday's episode, as a beloved Premier League star made a surprise appearance as part of Billy Mitchell's stag party.

Anita Dobson has returned to the EastEnders set for the first time in 37 years in an emotional reunion with Letitia Dean, who played her on-screen daughter Sharon Watts on the BBC soap.

Former EastEnders star Davood Ghadami has issued a statement following reports he left his wife for his co-star from a pantomime production a few years ago. According to insiders, the 46-year-old ...

Exit confirmed for EastEnders legend - and another may be going too EastEnders 'confirms' who attacked Cindy as missing locket is unexpectedly found Exits and grief: All the EastEnders spoilers ...

Anita Dobson has revealed how close she was to not playing her iconic role of Angie Watts in EastEnders, as another actor was originally cast as the character. Dobson was speaking on the ...

He said: 'Obviously EastEnders gives a really good salary and shows like Strictly, which she did in 2009, pay very well. 'But away from the BBC she can now do endorsement deals and commercial ...

EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s episode (February 13), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn’t yet aired on TV. Note: This article contains ...

An EastEnders star has said she felt "emotional" reuniting with a former colleague for the show's 40th anniversary. The BBC show - which debuted back in 1985 - will mark the milestone occasion ...

As we gear up for the EastEnders 40th anniversary, the BBC is going all out to make sure this is a birthday to remember. One of the celebratory pieces will see Ross Kemp front a documentary ...