EastEnders reveals schedule change for Zoe Slater's "explosive return" to Walford next week
The episode won't be released early on BBC iPlayer.
Ahead of the milestone episode of EastEnders this week, which will see the long-awaited reunion between Kat and Zoe Slater, a change has been confirmed to the show's usual schedule.
Rather than releasing early on BBC iPlayer as usual, the EastEnders episode scheduled for Wednesday 3rd September will instead be held back, and be simulcast on both iPlayer and BBC One at the same time of 7:30pm.
The delay may mean fans have to wait that little while longer than expected, but it also means they will get to experience Zoe's return, which has been dubbed "explosive" by the BBC and which is due to send shockwaves through Walford, together at the same time.
Ben Wadey, EastEnders executive producer said in a statement: "As Zoe makes her dramatic return to Walford next week, more than one secret in her past will come to light as we look to explore the reasons behind her return, and what has happened in the past twenty years to make her the person she is today."
The most recent episode of the soap saw a major development in Zoe's storyline, as Kate found out that she had met with Stacey and Alfie. Meanwhile, Tommy ran away and himself reunited with his sister Zoe, with the duo set to return to Walford together next week.
Wadey previously teased that Zoe would "bring the drama" upon her return, adding: "Zoe’s one of those people that seems to land herself in difficulty – I think it’s because she faced an identity crisis at such a young age she has a confused sense of self, and has developed a tendency to self-sabotage.
"Like mother like daughter! And just wait until Sharon sees that Zoe is back…"
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Meanwhile, Kate star Jessie Wallace said of her reunion with Zoe star Michelle Ryan: "I burst out crying. We met for a secret dinner date with [executive producer] Ben Wadey and the Slaters. When I saw Michelle, I cried – we were all very emotional. It was nostalgic and lovely."
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
