14 h. ago EastEnders' original Martin Fowler actor makes sly dig as bosses reveal their secret tactics to hide the character's shock death

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.

Events

16 h. ago EastEnders star Lacey Turner's husband 'bursting with pride' over her soap performance

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

Politics

39 h. ago BBC EastEnders icon 'set to return' following tragic character death

EastEnders fans are convinced that an iconic character is set to return to Walford following the tragic death of Martin Fowler after the Queen Vic explosion

Events

39 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans 'work out' icon's return to Walford after beloved character killed off

EastEnders fans are calling for a much-loved Walford character to make a return following the death of Martin Fowler

Events

43 h. ago EastEnders fans 'absolutely gutted' as soap kills off icon in 40th anniversary live episode

EastEnders has aired the shock death of a major character who died in the 40th anniversary live episode

Events

44 h. ago EastEnders fans in meltdown as icon returns in explosive 40th anniversary live episode

EastEnders fans were going crazy on social as another character made a surprise return on the live episode of the BBC soap, for the 40th anniversary celebrations this week

Events

47 h. ago EastEnders fans believe icon will 'return for live special' after spotting huge clue

EastEnders fans have shared their theories on whether a star will return for the 40th-anniversary celebrations

Politics

64 h. ago EastEnders icon makes shock return 37 years after last appearance in 40th anniversary special

Former EastEnders actress Anita Dobson has shocked fans with a surprise return to show, 37 years after her last appearance.

Events

65 h. ago EastEnders legend Anita Dobson stuns fans as she reprises iconic role of Angie Watts after 37 years for 40th anniversary special in 'TV moment of the year'

The actress, 75, played the Queen Vic's first landlady from the show's very first episode in 1985 before bowing out three-years later.

Politics

65 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews EastEnders' 40th anniversary special: Forget Corrie, Walford has brought back an even better special guest

EastEnders - the reigning champion of great British soap operas - had to showcase an even more special guest than Corrie. And it did, with the return of Angie Watts... full perm and all.

Politics

66 h. ago EastEnders icon 'returns from the dead' as fan gasp at first Queen Vic death

EastEnders has confirmed one character is dead following the 40th anniversary special explosion

Events

66 h. ago EastEnders legend Anita Dobson leaves fans 'screaming and crying' as she reprises iconic role of Angie Watts after 37 years for 40th anniversary special in 'TV moment of the year'

The actress, 75, played the Queen Vic's first landlady from the show's very first episode in 1985 before bowing out three-years later.

Politics

67 h. ago EastEnders fans 'screaming' after iconic character makes shock return to soap after 36 years

"HELL YEAH WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE OH MY GOD"

Events

68 h. ago EastEnders icon Ian Beale's tragic death 'sealed' after 'telling scenes'

The 40th anniversary has already seen multiple injuries for EastEnders icon Ian Beale - as fans question how he's still standing after a series of harrowing events

Events

3 d. ago Is Martin Fowler leaving Eastenders as BBC soap celebrates 40 years

Eastenders Fans are convinced Martin Fowler is leaving the soap for good after the Queen Vic exploded last night as part of the 40th anniversary special episodes.

Politics

3 d. ago Eastenders 40th anniversary – LIVE: Public vote to determine Denise’s fate in special episode

Will Denise rekindle with her ex-husband or stay faithful to her secret lover?

Politics

3 d. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' which icon dies in Queen Vic explosion after tragic clue

EastEnders fans are convinced they know which icon will die in the Queen Vic explosion after spotting a heartbreaking clue in Tuesday night's episode

Events

3 d. ago BBC EastEnders dealt brutal blow ahead of 40th anniversary episode

EastEnders has narrowly missed out on being named the greatest British soap of all time, just hours before the iconic show's 40th anniversary special episode is set to air.

Economics

3 d. ago BBC EastEnders hit with brutal blow hours before 40th anniversary special episode

A new study has revealed the best British soap of all time - and EastEnders has missed out to rival Coronation Street

Events

3 d. ago EastEnders' Linda Carter's new romance 'sealed' as fans predict 'iconic' couple

EastEnders fans are convinced that two of the soap's icons are about to embark on a romance after a 'glaring clue' in Monday night's 40th anniversary episode.

Politics