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

EastEnders airs ominous cliffhanger return in early BBC iPlayer release

Paula Lane as Ella Forester stands with a sad look on her face in the hall of The Woolpack pub in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale exit revealed for killer Ella Forster as actress Paula Lane set to leave soap

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

Shona with her arm in a sling and Adam walking her out of the police station in Coronation Street

6 Coronation Street spoilers: Kit Green seizes control as Shona Platt is caught up in Debbie Webster mystery

James Chase as Tom King looking determined on the phone in prison in Emmerdale

Emmerdale spoilers as jailed Tom King manipulates cousin Angelica King

An unsettled Ruby stares at a photo in Emmerdale reading a sheet of paper

5 Emmerdale spoilers: Flashbacks reveal Ruby Fox-Miligan's past and will Cain Dingle confess?

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"

Coronation Street airs huge romantic development amid secret crime in ITVX episode

James Chase as Tom King looking determined on the phone in prison in Emmerdale

Emmerdale's Tom King makes bold declaration in ITVX edition

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

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

In a stylised shot to promote a domestic abuse storyline on Emmerdale, Belle sits with a purple top on while Tom stands behind her menacingly. She has her hands clasped in front of her and a concerned look on her face. Tom is in black, with one arm in front, his hand clenched in a fist next to Belle. He has a stern look on his face. They are in front of a dark green background.

Emmerdale airs dramatic Tom King outcome in ITVX release

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

Kit, Lisa, Matty and Alya face off at the police station in Coronation Street

Coronation Street airs game-changing discoveries for Carla and Lisa in ITVX edition

Tom clutching a blue top of Belle while sneaking around in Emmerdale

Emmerdale airs huge turning point for Belle King in ITVX 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'

Amelia and Tom speaking to Nicola in the café in Emmerdale

Emmerdale airs sinister Tom King update in early ITVX release

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

Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor being held at the edge by someone.

Emmerdale's Mike Parr details "traumatic" storyline for Ross as April is kidnapped

7 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Leanne Battersby plots revenge and Shona Platt makes a confession

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

Jade watching as a frantic Ross panics in Emmerdale standing looking off camera

3 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Ross Barton's fears as April Windsor's life is on the line

Mike Parr poses in fight clothing as Ross Barton in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale’s Mike Parr on future Ross romance: 'No one will live up to Donna'

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

Coronation Street to 'kill off' fan-favourite character 40 years after debut

Kim and Will standing across from each other, with mugs in front of them in Emmerdale

Emmerdale confirms Will's fate in early ITVX release

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