Live episode aired to mark the soap’s fourth decade saw Walford residents fight to survive catastrophic explosion at Queen Victoria pub
EastEnders viewers were deeply affected by the death of Martin Fowler in the 40th anniversary live episode. The episode featured a catastrophic explosion at the Queen Victoria pub, leading to Martin's demise, which left fans heartbroken. Fowler, the first baby born on the show, was a cherished character, and his death, marking the second loss of a romantic partner for Stacey Slater in a live episode, caused significant emotional turmoil among viewers. Additionally, a public vote during the episode saw Denise choose Jack over Ravi, upsetting many supporters of Ravi.
