EastEnders

A distressed Stacey standing in the rubble and watching Martin being treated out of shot in EastEnders

EastEnders early iPlayer release confirms break for beloved character

EastEnders airs secret reveal as Nicola makes a plan

(L-R) Patsy Palmer, Dayo Koleosho, Kellie Bright and Ross Kemp in EastEnders gathered by a table

EastEnders icon says goodbye as she hints she's finished filming

Kathryn Apanowicz

Kathryn Apanowicz, EastEnders and Corrie star, dies aged 64

James Bye as Martin Fowler and Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater, holding each other's hands in rubble

Caroline FrostThe end of soaps? Not so fast – EastEnders' 40th proves they're still a powerhouse

Nicola stood in a red suit crying looking to the distance

4 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Nicola panics, Tommy reveals his secret and Kathy kisses Harvey

Sharon sat opposite Grant, holding his hand.

EastEnders airs bombshell as Sharon's steamy Grant secret is exposed

James Bye Martin Fowler EastEnders promo image

EastEnders star James Bye wasn't sure he'd get through filming Martin death scene: "It was like a rollercoaster"

Ross Kemp as an emotional Grant in EastEnders

EastEnders airs moving exit scenes for Grant Mitchell in powerful early iPlayer release

A distressed Ru by sitting among the locals in the café in EastEnders

EastEnders' Ruby Allen makes brutal declaration over Martin Fowler's death in early iPlayer release

Ned Porteous as Mark Fowler Junior in EastEnders

Who is Mark Fowler Jr on EastEnders? Character return rumours explained

A distressed Stacey standing in the rubble and watching Martin being treated out of shot in EastEnders

EastEnders' Stacey Slater makes emotional confession in early iPlayer edition

Ross Kemp poses in a black jacket in front of the Walford East Tube Station as Grant Mitchell for EastEnders.

EastEnders airs passionate twist for Grant Mitchell after double bombshell in early iPlayer release

Sharon pouring a glass of wine that Grant holds as she looks up at him.

EastEnders' Sharon and Grant get very close in spoiler pics – will they act on chemistry?

James Bye and Lacey Turner on the EastEnders 40th Anniversary live show, with Bye clutching his chest

EastEnders' James Bye insisted on telling Lacey Turner about Martin's death himself: 'It was tough'

The silhouette of a woman against the title card of EastEnders.

EastEnders character hints at revenge scheme in early iPlayer release

Zack talking to Nicola in EastEnders

5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Sharon Watts hides guilty secret amid bombshell for Zack Hudson

Billy shouting at Grant in front of Harry, Teddy and Nigel in EastEnders

EastEnders reveals first look at furious clash for Grant and Billy Mitchell

An uneasy Grant standing next to a hospital vending machine in EastEnders

EastEnders airs big consequences after Grant Mitchell decision in early iPlayer edition

James Bye as Martin Fowler and Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater, holding each other's hands in rubble

EastEnders airs devastating aftermath of Martin Fowler's death in iPlayer release

Jasmine Armfield as Bex Fowler. She is wearing a leather jacket and white blouse, looking ahead with her arms folded.

EastEnders confirms Bex Fowler to return for short stint in wake of dad Martin's death

Max Murray, Alice Haig and Alex Walkinshaw stood around an Albert Square sign.

EastEnders confirms Vicki Fowler return for the first time in 20 years — and she's brought some new characters

James Bye as Martin Fowler and Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater, holding each other's hands in rubble

EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw reveals why Martin Fowler was brutally killed off for 40th anniversary

EastEnders reveals images of alternate Denise Fox and Ravi Gulati ending after audience vote

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