EastEnders

Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell in EastEnders, standing in front of Christmas decorations in the Queen Vic.

EastEnders airs worrying Phil Mitchell cliffhanger in early iPlayer release

A silhouette of a man against a red-tinged image of the exterior of the Queen Vic pub for EastEnders.

EastEnders airs unannounced return for classic character in early BBC iPlayer release

Composite edited image of Paul Bradley smiling as Nigel Bates in EastEnders beside the 2010 Queen Vic fire in EastEnders.

EastEnders 40th anniversary 'set to feature Nigel Bates return and Queen Vic explosion'

A drunken Linda looking horrified in EastEnders

EastEnders spoilers see Linda Carter kicked out of The Queen Vic as she lies about getting sober

Nicola dressed in a red outfit as she cosies up to Teddy in EastEnders

EastEnders spoilers as Nicola Mitchell plots to sabotage Teddy Mitchell and Sharon Watts romance

Kellie Bright as Linda Carter in a cardigan holding a drink in a kitchen with Christmas decorations behind her in EastEnders.

EastEnders’ Kellie Bright issues warning for dark Linda Carter story: "She’s losing her battle with alcoholism"

Mariah Carey and Rylan Clark sitting in armchairs facing each other, surrounded by Christmas decorations.

Mariah Carey gives brilliant impromptu EastEnders audition

Kathy and Peter support Lauren in EastEnders in a cafe

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa: "Lauren knows that Cindy will take her down"

Kellie Bright as a dishevelled Linda Carter looking distressed and holding a drink behind the bar in the Queen Vic in EastEnders.

EastEnders spoilers confirm special episode focused on Linda Carter's dark night of alcohol abuse

Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Knight facing dishevelled daughter Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, behind the bar of the Queen Vic in EastEnders.

4 EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter makes dangerous choice as Martin and Stacey kiss

Eve looks around a corner while holding a bottle

EastEnders spoilers tease Eve terror as intruder sneaks in - is it Nish?

A composite image of Kellie Bright as a drunk Linda Carter, Michelle Collins as a smug Cindy Beale, Micah Balfour as cheeky Junior Knight and Steve McFAdden as a serious Phil Mitchell in front of the Queen Vic for EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms timings for Christmas Day 2024 episodes with double cliffhangers

Nish Panesar lying in a hospital bed, with a tube in his nose as he looks at Suki who is out of shot in EastEnders

EastEnders airs major Nish Panesar twist in early iPlayer release

Tracey, played by Jane Slaughter, poses with son Tom, played by Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins, for EastEnders spin-off Tracey: A Day in the Life.

EastEnders icon Tracey The Barmaid gets own miniseries as part of new training schemes

A silhouette against a festively decorated Queen Vic pub from EastEnders.

EastEnders airs ominous cliffhanger return in early BBC iPlayer release

A four-way split image. Top left is Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Jackson at the bedside of Jack Ryder as Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders 2002. Top right is Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale with short platinum blonde hair in EastEnders 1997. Bottom left is the Branning family chaos in 2007. Bottom right is Leslie Grantham as Den Watts serving divorce papers to wife Angie, played by Anita Dobson, in 1986. All images are from EastEnders.

EastEnders to release every Christmas episode on BBC iPlayer in festive treat for fans

Drunk Linda stumbling across the market wearing a santa hat as Jonny and Ollie look on in EastEnders

6 EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter gets ultimatum and Phil Mitchell's secret exposed

A drunk and dishevelled Linda leaning on a pile of washing in EastEnders

EastEnders' Kellie Bright on Linda's rock bottom: "You will see the very worst version of Linda"

A shaken Jean Slater sits in front of paperwork as Stacey comforts her

EastEnders confirms "ruthless" financial scam ordeal in Jean Slater pension plot

Michelle Collins as a stern Cindy Beale in a black dress on her phone in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs dangerous Cindy Beale decision in early iPlayer release

Sheepish Cindy looking away as Lauren looks furious and Peter and Ian are confused in EastEnders

EastEnders' Cindy Beale faces big threat in early BBC iPlayer release

Elaine and George stand in a wedding dress and wedding suit, they look concerned. There's a badge in the right hand corner which says "RT Exclusive"

EastEnders' Colin Salmon and Harriet Thorpe on the future for George and Elaine: 'Cindy's always looming'

Kojo smiles towards camera in a floral shirt and dark jacket

EastEnders airs Cindy's darkest deed as Kojo's life hangs in the balance

Himesh Patel wearing a brown suit, looking ahead as he stands in front of an all red background.

EastEnders' Himesh Patel stopped Tamwar Masood heartbreak with exit

Eve cradling Suki's face amid the Christmas lights in EastEnders

7 EastEnders spoilers next week: Eve Unwin and Suki Panesar reunite as Cindy covers her tracks

Lacey Turner as a worried Stacey talking to mum Jean in EastEnders

EastEnders' Lacey Turner teases potential thawing between Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen

A composite image of Kellie Bright as a drunk Linda Carter, Michelle Collins as a smug Cindy Beale, Micah Balfour as cheeky Junior Knight and Steve McFAdden as a serious Phil Mitchell in front of the Queen Vic for EastEnders.

EastEnders 2024 Christmas preview: Cindy Beale and Junior Knight affair exposed on Christmas Day

Harriet Thorpe as emotional Elaine Peacock holding wedding cake figures standing behind the bar in the Queen Vic in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs Elaine, George and Cindy love triangle twist in early BBC iPlayer release

Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders in a flowery black and red blazer

EastEnders airs scandalous Elaine Peacock decision in early iPlayer release

Louisa Lytton in black and white smiling with her hair down. Behind her are bubble letters which say The Big RT Interview.

EastEnders' Louisa Lytton on Ruby's baby lie and what the future holds for her and Martin