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Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders confirms when biggest ever legend will return - and it's very soon
EastEnders' biggest-ever icon returns to the show next week as The Queen Vic finally reopens its doors – but not everyone is happy to see the boozer back in action. It has been over two months since the famous pub was destroyed in a catastrophic explosion during Honey and Billy Mitchell's (Emma Barton and Perry Fenwick) wedding celebrations. Many locals were left trapped in the ruins of the Vic, but the huge stunt – which aired as part of the BBC soap's 40th anniversary week of episodes – eventually claimed the lives of twisted killer Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) and beloved market trader Martin Fowler (James Bye). While it's safe to say not many people have mourned the loss of Reiss, the same cannot be said for Martin, with many characters still traumatised by his tragic death. As grief has consumed the Square, construction work has been going on to restore The Vic to its former glory, and next week co-owners Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) and George Knight (Colin Salmon) are delighted when they finally get the keys back. They decide it's time to announce the pub's reopening to the locals after being warmed by the community spirit in the air when Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) goes into labour. At Harry's Barn, Linda and George's big reveal falls flat, with Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) in particular unable to face the pub so soon after Martin's death. Later, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) tries to buoy Linda as she grows concerned for Elaine following the Square's reaction. Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day, and Linda remains firm that The Vic should remain closed for the time being. However, she is forced to rethink after Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) alerts her to the fact Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) is struggling as his dementia worsens, as he believes it is 1995. When Jean presents Linda with the idea of organising a last-minute party for Nigel, she initially shuts her down. But the Walford landlady eventually relents when the V.E. Day spirit takes over the market. Noticing the traders congregating to celebrate those previously fallen – including their very own Martin – she prepares to open the doors to her pub once again. The question remains, however – what will the newly refurbished Vic look like? EastEnders fans have previously seen Elaine steamroll over her daughter Linda with ideas for the revamp, but just who will have managed to get their way? Actress Harriet Thrope, who plays Elaine, previously revealed her hopes for a dramatic new look. Speaking on EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In in February, she said: 'I wanted to redecorate this place from the get-go. I want it on trend, I want rose gold.' Colin added: 'I'd like a jazz bar. I'd like to turn it into Ronnie Scott's.' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Asked if it was going to be different to what we'd seen before, Harriet replied: 'No, it will be exactly the same!' More Trending The Queen Vic has remained largely the same since it was refurbished in 2010 following the fire started by Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) that led to the exit of his on-screen mum Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor). It received minor updates after Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter took over as landlords in 2013, most notably with the additions of Princess Diana, West Ham and musical theatre artwork on the walls. View More » EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 5 May at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. MORE: EastEnders confirms two major comebacks as a new era beckons in 57 pictures MORE: EastEnders confirms special episode for return of show's biggest ever legend MORE: EastEnders' Phil makes the ultimate decision for Nigel in early BBC iPlayer release
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders stars to take over two BBC shows for 40th anniversary
EastEnders cast members, past and present, are to star in celebrity versions of two BBC shows in celebration of the soap's 40th anniversary. Actor Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, and Michelle Collins, who stars as his ex-wife Cindy, will take on an Albert Square-themed quiz in Celebrity Bridge Of Lies. They will also be joined by Micah Balfour, who plays Junior Knight, and Molly Rainford, who portrays his half-sister Anna, for the quiz show, which will be hosted by former star of the soap, Ross Kemp. All four of the characters are involved in the ongoing Who Attacked Cindy? storyline, with the culprit set to be revealed during the soap's 40th anniversary week. Elsewhere, former cast members, Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce) and Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) will head to the Cotswolds in a special episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Harold and Bowden will go head-to-head on the show in an attempt to make the most money at auction, guided by Road Trip experts, Hettie Jago and Ishy Khan. Kemp is set to reprise the role of Grant Mitchell and will present the BBC One documentary special, EastEnders: 40 Years On The Square. The raft of programming for the show's anniversary also includes a 45-minute interview special, hosted by Joe Swash. 📢 BBC Three is set to air an #EastEnders 40th anniversary interview special hosted by Joe Swash EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In will look at some of the explosive storylines taking place in the show's anniversary week 🎉 Read more ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) January 31, 2025 Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), who announced her departure from the soap last week is among the stars who will feature in the special, titled EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In. As part of the celebrations a live episode will air where viewers will have the power to decide whether Diane Parish's character, Denise Fox, reunites with her estranged husband Jack Branning, played by Scott Maslen, or her secret lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara). Celebrity Antiques Road Trip airs on BBC Two at 7pm on Friday January 14. Celebrity Bridge Of Lies airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7.50pm on Saturday February 15. A special hour-long episode of EastEnders will air on the actual anniversary, Wednesday February 19, followed by a full live episode on February 20.
BBC News
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
EastEnders celebrates 40th anniversary with live episode on Thursday 20 February
EastEnders is going live on 20 February as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations which will include the result of a first-of-its kind interactive twist which is giving the viewers the power to decide the outcome of Denise Fox's love story. To officially mark 40 years since EastEnders first aired on BBC One, the whole week of episodes will take place over one day, with a special hour-long episode transmitting on Wednesday 19 February, followed by a full live episode on Thursday 20 February which is set to change Walford, and the lives of those who live in it forever. Following it's hour long episode that transmits on the actual anniversary (19 February), for the first time in the shows history, the EastEnders viewers will be able to cast their vote on Denise's potential suiter. Denise's decision. You choose. Should her future be with Jack, or Ravi? To access the vote, viewers must have a BBC Account. You can register for an account at on or before 19 February 2025. The vote will officially open at 8.30pm on Wednesday 19 February at and will close at 7.10pm on Thursday 20 February so the result can be incorporated into its live episode which will broadcast at 7.30pm from BBC Elstree Centre that evening. Once all votes have been cast, the vote will be independently verified and handed to the EastEnders Executive Producer, Chris Clenshaw, just before the live show. In that short amount of time, the cast and crew will disregard the losing script, and quickly prepare to depict the drama on screen that reflects the decision chosen by the viewers. As well as playing matchmaker for Denise, viewers will also have an extra treat when they cast their vote as they will be given the opportunity to make another decision which will go down in Walford's history. To accompany EastEnders unmissable week of drama, BBC and BBC iPlayer will also be sharing additional show-related content across various outlets to mark the historic occasion. Highlights include EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square, an hour-long, BBC One documentary special fronted by Ross Kemp which will look at the show's historic impact by tracking iconic moments and groundbreaking storylines throughout the years. Everything you need to know about the EastEnders 40th Anniversary BBC Three will also offer viewers an exclusive look at the explosive anniversary storylines with a 45-minute interview special - EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In – hosted by Joe Swash as he chats to some of the actors who find themselves at the heart of the anniversary drama that week. CT3
