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HISTORICAL FACTS: Eastenders - The Untold Story

EastEnders viewers complain after ‘silly’ error hits BBC soap

‘I’m becoming obsessed with how little sense all this makes,’ one fan said

The Independent UK · Mar 17

EastEnders character diagnosed with epilepsy in storyline that will ‘bring condition out of the shadows’

The Epilepsy Society hope the storyline will ‘spark conversations and reduce stigma’

The Independent UK · Feb 9

EastEnders’ Nellie Ellis actor Elizabeth Kelly dies at the age of 104

Kelly played the Fowlers’ busybody relative in the BBC soap

The Independent UK · Feb 4

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Actor Joel Beckett says return to EastEnders is ‘a real joy’

His character Jake Moon has not been seen in Albert Square since September 2024, but will be back on screens next month.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Derek Martin, who played Charlie Slater in EastEnders, dies aged 92

Bow-born actor would go on to play the devoted father and taxi driver in the BBC One soap between 2000 and 2011

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Family of EastEnders actor Derek Martin share tribute after his death aged 92

He played Charlie Slater from 2000-2011, with guest appearances until the character’s final appearance in 2016.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

EastEnders actor Tony Caunter dead at 88 just days after passing of his wife of 63 years

The actor played Roy Evans in the beloved sitcom from 1994 to 2003

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

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EastEnders star Clair Norris selling clothes for as little as £3 after soap exit

The actress, best known as Bernie Taylor, left Albert Square earlier this year

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

EastEnders star returns to BBC series 22 years after official exit

Actor’s filled with ‘gratitude’ after ‘revisiting career-defining character’

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

EastEnders star Karen Henthorn reprising role as Julie Bates after 27 years

Julie has gone looking for her husband Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley, after he left her without explanation.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw quitting after three years

He has been credited with delivering bold storylines since returning to the BBC soap in 2022

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2024

Former Eastenders and Death In Paradise star joins the cast of Casualty, revealing personal connection to the NHS

Casualty is gearing up for its dramatic storm storyline and a familiar face is joining the Holby ED

WhatToWatch · Jun 16, 2024

EastEnders confirms sexual assault storyline for Yolande Trueman

EastEnders has worked closely with experts on the shocking story

WhatToWatch · Apr 9, 2024

What happened to Suki in EastEnders? Is Balvinder Sopal leaving the soap?

What happened to Suki in EastEnders? Here's everything you need to know about whether Balvinder Sopal is leaving the soap after a shocking twist.

WhatToWatch · Jun 8, 2023

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Leeds Live · Jun 4, 2023

British Soap Awards 2023 winners list in full as Emmerdale 'robbed'

The British Soap Awards 2023 was hosted by Jane McDonald

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023

Full list of British Soap Awards 2023 winners as Coronation Street scoops six awards

This year, the glittering event was presented by Jane McDonald after she took over from Phillip Schofield, who recently stepped down from all his ITV roles.

WhatToWatch · May 19, 2023

EastEnders fans shocked as Lola receives a tear-jerking surprise they weren't expecting!

EastEnders fans are shocked as Lola receives a tear-jerking surprise they weren't expecting!

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

EastEnders character makes dramatic return after six years as bombshell rocks Walford

EastEnders' latest episode saw the new owner of The Queen Vic debut on the BBC soap, sparking fireworks for a number of characters

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Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

EastEnders newcomer teases 'big consequences' as character returns after being recast

EastEnders star Harriet Thorpe has revealed all on what lies ahead after her debut next week on the BBC soap, while her character is a familiar face in Walford

Manchester Evening News · Apr 11, 2023

Full list of British Soap Awards 2023 nominees announced – how to vote

Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale are among the soaps battling it out for the top prize

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

EastEnders' Shona McGarty off-screen: co-star split, 'axed' from show and style makeover

Actress Shona McGarty, who is best known for playing Bianca Jackson's adoptive daughter Whitney Dean on EastEnders, but life outside of Albert Square is just as dramatic...

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

BBC EastEnders viewers share concern as they spot link to past episode in soap's first-ever flashforward scene

Viewers were left gobsmacked after the BBC soap ended with a 10-month cliffhanger

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

EastEnders fans rumble identity of Christmas killer - and it's not Denise or Stacey

EastEnders viewers think the flashforward clip gave away who the killer of the mystery victim is, but two characters have been 'ruled out'

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

EastEnders fans 'work out' Reiss Colwell and Jed's secret connection in sinister Sonia twist

EastEnders stalwart Sonia Fowler may find herself in serious danger after finding herself in the middle of Jed and Reis Colwell

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Soap killers who got away with murder: Emmerdale's Moira Dingle to Corrie's Tracy Barlow

Soap land can be a dangerous place, with residents living amongst even the most surprising of killers across Emmerdale , EastEnders , Coronation Street and Hollyoaks

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