Soap fans love a live episode because they get to see their favorite stars show off their acting prowess in real time.

Sport

EastEnders fans can't wait for the live episode tonight and they'll be hoping there won't be any blunders but the soap has had its fair share in the past

Politics

Former EastEnders star James Alexandrou has broken his silence after the dramatic live episode that saw Martin Fowler killed off during the soap's 40th anniversary special.

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Martin Fowler - played by James Bye - was killed off during the live episode of EastEnders for its 40th anniversary, with Ruby Allen - played by Louisa Lytton - devastated over it

Politics

On Thursday night, viewers tuned into BBC One EastEnders' live episode to celebrate their 40th anniversary special

Politics

EastEnders live episode featured characters like Denise Fox, Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati, with the public having voted to decide the outcome of the love triangle on the BBC show

Politics

Lacey Turner's husband, has praised her for her dedication and resilience after she delivered a heart wrenching performance in EastEnders' live episode.

Politics

Jac Jossa was among the EastEnders stars in the live episode this week, in which her character Lauren Branning and cousin Bianca Jackson supported Sonia Fowler in labour

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James Bye and Lacey Turner led the cast of EastEnders during the live episode, with their characters Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater central to the 40th anniversary celebration

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EastEnders fans were left in floods of tears on Thursday night as Martin Fowler passed away in a live episode of the BBC soap, and now the character's original actor has made a savage dig about the show

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Sonia, Lauren and Bianca Jackson ( Patsy Palmer ) were stuck in the Queen Vic after the huge explosion... and unfortunately Sonia had the urge to push.

Politics

EastEnders fans were left shocked on Thursday night after hearing a rude word being said during the soap's live episode

Sport

Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, was killed off in the live episode of EastEnders just after heart-wrenching proposal to his ex-wife. In real life, James is happily married

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EastEnders' Linda Carter star Kellie Bright has addressed fans' confusion after Thursday's live episode

Sport

James Bye exited the soap on its 40th anniversary live episode following a huge stunt in the Queen Vic

Politics

EastEnders stars Adam Woodyatt and Jessie Wallace were seen leaving the Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire after the live episode, which saw Martin Fowler die in tragic scenes

Society

EastEnders fans were glued to the edge of their seats for the live special episode which featured the tragic death of a fan favourite, but they couldn't help but notice a big error

Sport

Lacey Turner's husband Matt Kay has praised his wife's 'strength and resilience' following her incredible performance in the EastEnders live episode - just five weeks after she gave birth

Politics

BBC EastEnders actors were seen celebrating their success at a wild afterparty following the dramatic 40th anniversary live episode, which saw Martin Fowler die.

Sport

EastEnders fans were left fuming during the show's 40th anniversary live episode after they spotted a glaring prop blunder - which also appeared to predict Martin Fowler's death.

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