The East End of London-set soap began airing on February 19 1985, and was a ratings hit from the start with 17 million viewers tuning in.

EastEnders is celebrating 40 years of bringing street punch-ups, impactful storylines, and family feuds to viewers.

Sir Brian May says Freddie Mercury is ‘always with him’ but one Queen song in particular always makes him think of his late ...

Jonny O’Neill, who wrote that episode of EastEnders, is a born and bred East-Ender. He grew up there, attended the University ...

EastEnders has delivered gripping drama, unforgettable characters and hard-hitting storylines that reflect the struggles of ...

Forty years ago, the BBC launched its flagship soap opera and a large ensemble of actors suddenly found fame. But what ...

The iconic soap star, 82, returned to Albert Square on Monday as she appeared in a documentary hosted by co-star Ross Kemp.

The goings on in Albert Square, Walford, have had viewers hooked since the first episode of EastEnders aired in 1985. As the ...

EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary today with a dramatic hour-long special, which sees tragedy unfold inside the ...

EastEnders fans have predicted that the devastating Queen Vic explosion won't be the only disaster to hit Walford - as they ...

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