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A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

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Sam Mitchell in a black and white striped blouse and white jacket stands to the right of Chrissie Watts, in a brown coat, red blouse and wearing a white necklace. Zoe Slater, in a black dress, is stood to her left in an EastEnders publicity shot.

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The image shows a woman sitting at a table in what appears to be a cozy, vintage-style kitchen or dining room. She has a short blonde bob haircut with bangs and is wearing a bright red buttoned dress or blouse. Her makeup is striking, especially the bold red lipstick, which matches her outfit. She appears to be listening or reacting to someone off-camera, with a focused, slightly serious expression. In the foreground, there are blurred figures and some amber-colored glassware on the table, giving the scene a warm, intimate atmosphere.

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Two older men walk through the interior of a ferry carrying cardboard boxes and green metal cases. One man, wearing a straw hat, glasses, suspenders, and plaid trousers, holds a box under one arm and a heavy case in his other hand. The other man, dressed in a brown three-piece suit with the jacket draped over his arm, carries a similar box and case. They appear focused and slightly strained as they navigate the narrow aisle between rows of empty wooden seats. The ferry’s interior is bright, with green railings visible outside and safety signs overhead.

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A composite image of Anthony Trueman on the Square and Zoe Slater in close-up for EastEnders.

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Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan, Philippa Dunne as Anne, Samuel Anderson as Mal, Lucy Punch as Amanda, Alexander Shaw as Manus, Miley Locke as Georgie and Joanna Lumley as Felicity in Amandaland, all sat and stood around a Christmas dinner table wearing paper crowns.

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Betty O’Barley, in a pink dress, and Harry O’Hay, in a white and red check shirt and blue dungarees, from The Scarecrows' Wedding

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Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan pose as Kat Moon and Zoe Slater, respectively, in an image for EastEnders, in a composite with Tracy-Ann Oberman as Chrissie Watts.

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Mrs Stone (Joanna Lumley) stands commandingly behind Roger (Tobias Menzies) in an opulent, candlelit Edwardian drawing room, flanked by formally dressed guests holding playing cards, in The Room in The Tower.

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Chrissie Watts in a brown coat and red blouse with a white necklace stood outside of the Queen Victoria in EastEnders

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Albert Square sign in the snow with a large Christmas tree behind in EastEnders

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Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan smile in a promo photo for EastEnders Christmas 2025.

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Clara Amfo wearing a brown satin co-ord set, standing with one hand tucked into a pocket and the other by her side smiling at the camera.

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Two young men in medieval clothing sit on the forest floor against a mossy tree, surrounded by fallen leaves and spring greenery; one – Arthur (played by Bradley James) wears chainmail armour and leather gauntlets while holding a sword, smiling as he looks to his companion, Merlin (Colin Morgan) who is dressed in a brown jacket, boots and a red neckerchief, watching him with a relaxed, thoughtful expression in warm, dappled sunlight.

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Two women sit on a floral sofa in a cosy living room decorated for Christmas, with a lit tree behind them; one looks surprised while holding a plate of mince pies and the other smiles at the camera holding a mince pie.

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An older Debbie Bates, in a black blazer with silver embellishments, stands in a darkened Queen Vic in EastEnders

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A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

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A promo shot of the exploding Queen Vic as the cast of EastEnders stand in front

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Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between the Land and the Sea

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Ann Akinjirin as Barbara and Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea episode 5. They're sitting on opposite sides of a pub table, both looking solemn.

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A silhouette of Pat Butcher stood in front of a 90s Queen Victoria and a Christmas tree in EastEnders

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A middle-aged man wearing a beige military-style uniform with medals and insignia sits under a thatched canopy, looking serious as he gazes off to the side, with water and boats blurred in the background, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

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A couple stand facing each other during a wedding ceremony in a softly lit venue decorated with fairy lights and greenery. The man, wearing a navy suit, places a ring on the woman’s finger as she smiles at him in a white dress. Seated guests watch in the background. A green “RT Exclusive” label appears in the bottom corner.

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A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere.

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Pat - sat in a pink blazer with an ashtray and some drinks in front of her - watches Nigel and Barry, who are wearing a black suit and a sequinned jacket, singing karaoke in a 90s Queen Vic in EastEnders

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Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont, Ruth Madeley as Shirley and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between The Land And The Sea. They are sat and stood around talking, with screens all around them.

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Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont in The War Between The Land And The Sea. He is stood in front of a black truck, and there are four officers wearing black, holding guns behind him.

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