EastEnders episodes will be available a little earlier on BBC iPlayer this week.
In light of the Queen's passing, the BBC schedule continues to change, with tonight's (September 12) instalment jumping to 8.30pm, but a new announcement from the broadcaster has provided some welcome news for fans.
"This week each episode of #EastEnders will be on @BBCiPlayer at 7.30pm, Monday to Thursday. Please check the BBC schedule for updated times," the statement read.
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Tomorrow (September 13) especially, this will be a real treat for EastEnders fans, who would have to tune in at 9.30pm on BBC One otherwise.
"Ohh wonderful! Sadly can't wait till 8:30pm to see the big wedding week haha! Thanks team!" responded one viewer, while another wrote: "That's a good decision to make team. let the live [news] coverage carry on as it's also important."
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In tonight's episode (September 12), the soap aired a topical reference to Queen Elizabeth II's death.
The instalment included a newly-inserted scene referencing the sad news of The Queen's passing. This special scene starred Kathy Beale, royal superfan Linda Carter and Denise Fox reflecting on how they'd been impacted by the loss.
Kathy likened The Queen's death to "losing our nan", with Linda agreeing: "We have! The country, well, we've all lost our nan."
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Linda said the Queen had "dedicated her entire life to serving us", and Kathy and Denise described her as "dignified" through her last day.
"We'll never see anyone like her again," Linda said.
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.
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