EastEnders

EastEnders airs tragic death as icon leaves soap after 40 years

Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler cradles her baby Julia in EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms Sonia Fowler's baby name after landmark public vote for live episode

A fiery promo shot of Denise with Ravi and Jack standing either side of her in front of The Queen Vic

EastEnders airs outcome of Denise vote as viewers chose either Jack or Ravi

Cindy, Phil, Sharon and Grant on a blue background

EastEnders at 40: Best ever scandals from Pat and Frank to Sharongate

A fiery promo shot of Martin dressed in a suit, standing in front of The Queen Vic in EastEnders

Will Martin Fowler be EastEnders' 40th anniversary death? All the clues and theories

Anita Dobson as Angie Watts appears in the Queen Vic to Sharon. The RT comment banner is in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

Lewis KnightEastEnders' Angie Watts return was a masterstroke – and not just because it finally brought Anita Dobson back

A fiery promo shot of Denise with Ravi and Jack standing either side of her in front of The Queen Vic

How to vote for EastEnders’ Denise choice – Ravi or Jack

Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell and Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates sat emotional in the Arches in EastEnders.

EastEnders fans 'heartbroken' as Phil Mitchell and Nigel Bates stories collide in tearjerking scenes

EastEnders confirms details of second vote involving a nod to the past

Lacey Turner as a terrified Stacey Slater in EastEnders.

EastEnders airs terrifying cliffhanger for Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater in 40th anniversary special

EastEnders airs shocking death as Reiss and Sonia storyline reaches climax amid disaster

Angie Watts appears in the Queen Vic

EastEnders airs return of iconic character 37 years since last appearance

Nicola smiling in bar Harry's Barn in EastEnders

EastEnders advance spoilers tease shocking secret in aftermath of Walford tragedy

Big Mo, Fatboy and Kim Fox on a composite image

EastEnders at 40: Best ever comedy characters from Kim Fox to Mo Harris

Johnathon HughesEastEnders' 40th anniversary has utilised one of its most vital strengths to ensure its future

Martin holds Lily's hand in the Queen Vic rubble

EastEnders reveals first look at hour-long anniversary episode as Martin searches for Stacey

A promo shot of the exploding Queen Vic with the Beales and Knights in front

EastEnders confirms Cindy Beale's attacker in shock twist

EastEnders airs epic explosion as lives hang in the balance after returnee causes chaos

Lacey Turner, James Bye and Louisa Lytton all stood in a row, looking downwards.

EastEnders star denies heavily-theorised character death in 40th anniversary disaster

Kat Slater, Lucy Beale and Ian Beale on a composite image

EastEnders at 40: Best ever whodunnits – From who shot Phil to who killed Archie?

Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates holds back Ross Kemp as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders.

4 EastEnders spoilers next week: Walford is in mourning and Grant Mitchell learns devastating secret

EastEnders airs gun cliffhanger as Cindy's missing locket is found

Two people stood opposite each other as the woman looks shocked holding her hand to her chest as the man holds a piece of paper in her face.

EastEnders icon Anita Dobson recalls moment she knew soap would be a hit

Nish Panesar, Janine Butcher and Dean Wicks on top of a blue background

EastEnders at 40: Best ever villains from Nick Cotton to Nish Panesar

Anita Dobson as Angie Watts in EastEnders.

EastEnders legend Anita Dobson "came in at the 11th hour" to replace the original Angie Watts

An image of Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Cotton and Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe sat at a cafe table looking concerned in EastEnders, with the RT exclusive banner in the bottom right hand corner.

EastEnders icon Gillian Taylforth reveals "trouble" with potential Kathy and Harvey romance

Gillian Taylforth poses with her hand in her gloved hands in black and white image for Radio Times with the green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth on whether Kathy attacked Cindy: "She would have completed the task"

EastEnders' Michelle Collins reveals who Cindy's true love really is

EastEnders' Balvinder Sopal on future for Suki and Eve: 'Anything could derail us'

Leslie Grantham as Den, Anita Dobson as Angie and Letitia Dean as Sharon in EastEnders.

EastEnders legend Anita Dobson emotional as she reunites with Letitia Dean