The trials and tribulations of the residents of Walford have gripped audiences ever since the first episode of EastEnders in 1985. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the nation’s favourite shows…
What days of the week is EastEnders on TV?
EastEnders is usually on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week with four episodes in total.
What time is EastEnders on TV?
Usually episodes air on BBC1 on Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7.30pm and Thursday at 7.30pm and Friday at 8pm. Changes are sometimes made to this schedule in order to accommodate special event programming and sport.
Can I live stream EastEnders online?
Yes, if you’re in the UK you can live stream episodes of EastEnders on BBC iPlayer.
Can I catch up on EastEnders episodes if I miss them live?
Yes, if you’re in the UK, episodes of EastEnders remain available for catch up on BBC iPlayer for a month after their initial broadcast on BBC1.
Can I watch EastEnders on BBC iPlayer from outside the UK?
Unfortunately not. Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels.
What’s going to happen in EastEnders tonight and this week?
SPOILERS!
Monday: Ben is stunned when Phil admits he is broke, but he soon comes up with an idea to help – much to Lola’s surprise. Mel prepares for Hunter’s plea hearing and on the advice of his solicitor she tries to get a few familiar faces to attend. Dennis asks Tiffany about the gang, but when she shuts him down, he secretly messages Stix. Patrick announces he wants the salon to open on Good Friday – only for Denise and Kim to suffer a setback on the staffing front.
Tuesday: Tiffany panics when Dennis tells her he has arranged to see Stix and tries to prevent him from going. Denise tells Mitch to fix things with Chantelle and convince her to work full-time at the salon – only for him to put his foot in it once more with his daughter. Billy tries to help Jay and Lola reconnect, while Keanu is keen to distract himself from Louise. Sonia treats Bex to a pamper day – but it isn’t quite the quality time that her daughter was expecting.
Thursday:A furious Sharon learns Tiffany was the one to introduce Dennis to the drug dealers and storms off to confront her, so Sonia and Whitney do their best to defend the girl. Jay is heartbroken when Lola tells him she just wants to be friends, Phil and Ben discuss an upcoming job and Kim can see her dreams of success slipping away – so Kat offers to cheer her up.
Friday: Phil tells Sharon she is being too soft with Dennis so she turns to Linda for advice – leading her to take a much harsher approach with her wayward son. Keanu is horrified when he realises what his latest job for Phil entails and Mel is fuming when she gets an eviction notice from Jack. Lola and Jay grow closer, much to the anger of Ben, and Gray has a big surprise for Chantelle – the keys to number one Albert Square.
You can get all the latest spoilers, gossip and news and plot information for EastEnders on our hub.
Who is the EastEnders showrunner?
Kate Oates is the current EastEnders producer. She took over the role in 2018 following the departure of John Yorke. Oates was previously the producer of ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street. She is also the senior executive producer for BBC shows Casualty and Holby City.
Is Walford a real place?
No, Walford is not a real place – it’s a fictional borough of east London. Find out more about Walford and how it got its name, here.
Where is EastEnders filmed? Is it filmed on the real streets of London?
EastEnders has been filmed at BBC Elstree Centre since it premiered in 1985. Shooting also takes place in Hertfordshire, about 13 miles northwest of London. Find out more about the set here.
Can I visit the set of EastEnders?
Sadly not. There are no tours of the EastEnders sets or of the studio due to the show’s packed production schedule (four 30-minute episodes are produced every week) and what the BBC states as being “additional security concerns”.
Where can I watch classic EastEnders clips?
The BBC hosts a selection of EastEnders clips from over the decades on its website.
Where can I watch video previews of EastEnders episodes?
Our new EastEnders spoilers video will be available here every week:
Who’s in the cast of EastEnders?
EastEnders has a very large cast due to the sheer number of storylines and the demanding schedule required to output four episodes a week.
Some of the best known current cast members include:
- Gillian Taylforth who plays Kathy Beale
- Letitia Dean who plays Sharon Watts
- Adam Woodyatt who plays Ian Beale
- June Brown who plays Dot Cotton
- James Bye who plays Martin Fowler
- Steve McFadden who plays Phil Mitchell
- Natalie Cassidy who plays Sonia Fowler
- Dean Gaffney who plays Robbie Jackson
- Tamzin Outhwaite who plays Mel Owen
- Perry Fenwick who plays Billy Mitchell
- Jessie Wallace who plays Kat Slater
- Laila Morse who plays Mo Harris
- Jasmine Armfield who plays Bex Fowler
- Rudolph Walker who plays Patrick Trueman
- Tilly Keeper who plays Louise Mitchell
- Lacey Turner who plays Stacey Slater
- Gillian Wright who plays Jean Slater
- Louisa Lytton who plays Ruby Allen
- Emma Barton who plays Honey Mitchell
- Diane Parish who plays Denise Fox
- Jake Wood who plays Max Branning
- Linda Henry who plays Shirley Carter
- Jamie Borthwick plays Jay Brown
- Tanya Franks plays Rainie Cross
- Danny Dyer plays Mick Carter
- Davood Ghadami plays Kush Kazemi
from Radio Times http://bit.ly/2OVB3oD
