EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders' 40th anniversary celebrations are upon us. The BBC soap is going all-out for its impressive milestone next week, including an hour-long special and a 30-minute live episode.
Beyond the regular episodes, there are also special spin-off shows planned which take viewers behind the scenes at the soap, while some of the cast will also be popping up on other popular programmes.
BBC Four also has a real treat for fans on Sunday (February 16), with a special EastEnders night that's guaranteed to keep fans entertained for hours.
Struggling to keep track of it all? Don't worry, as we're on hand with a special EastEnders 40th anniversary TV guide, keeping track of all the shows that fans won't want to miss.
Friday, February 14
7.00pm: Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Max Bowden vs Danielle Harold (BBC Two)
Former EastEnders cast members Max Bowden and Danielle Harold go head-to-head as they hunt out antiques in the Cotswolds.
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9.10pm: EastEnders Sings at the BBC (BBC Four)
Ex-EastEnders star Shaun Williamson (aka Barry) takes viewers on a trip through the BBC archive, celebrating some of the cast's best musical moments from the past 40 years.
10.40pm: The Graham Norton Show (BBC One)
Ross Kemp is among the guests interviewed.
Saturday, February 15
7.50pm: Bridge of Lies (BBC One)
Adam Woodyatt, Molly Rainford, Michelle Collins and Micah Balfour take on Ross Kemp's gameshow in a celebrity special.
8.35pm: The Weakest Link (BBC One) – repeat
Another chance to see eight EastEnders cast members tested over their general knowledge in the popular gameshow.
Sunday, February 16
6.00pm: Antiques Roadshow (BBC One) – repeat
Another chance to see the Antiques Roadshow team take over the set of EastEnders in a special episode.
7.00pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) - repeat
Another chance to see the memorable two-hander episode between Den and Angie Watts. Originally broadcast on October 16, 1986.
7.30pm: Ross Kemp Remembers… Sharongate (BBC Four)
Legendary cast member Ross Kemp reflects on the explosive climax to the Grant, Sharon and Phil love triangle.
7.45pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) - repeat
Another chance to see the unforgettable episode where Sharon and Phil's affair was publicly exposed at The Vic. Originally broadcast on October 25, 1994.
8.15pm: Pam St Clement Remembers… Pat and Frank's affair (BBC Four)
Pam St Clement shares her reflections on the moment that Pat and Frank's affair was exposed.
8.30pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) - repeat
See exactly how the drama unfolded for yourself. In a special one hour-episode, Pat and Frank face a dramatic evening as Albert Square celebrates Bonfire Night. Originally broadcast on November 2, 2000.
9.30pm: Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker Remember… Yolande and Patrick's two-hander episode (BBC Four)
Current cast members Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker reflect on a more recent episode – Yolande and Patrick's emotional two-hander episode from May 2024.
10.00pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) - repeat
See Yolande and Patrick's two-hander episode again. Originally broadcast on May 7, 2024.
10.30pm: Just Another Day (BBC Four) – repeat
Originally broadcast in 1987, a trip down memory lane as journalist John Pitman (who died in 2018) visits Albert Square to meet the EastEnders cast.
11.10pm: EastEnders Family Album (BBC Four) – repeat
A celebratory special looking back on past storylines. Originally broadcast to mark the 15th anniversary of EastEnders in 2000.
12.05am: EastEnders: The Whole Truth (BBC Four) – repeat
Superfan Gaby Roslin goes behind the scenes at EastEnders to examine the suspects in Phil Mitchell's shooting. Originally broadcast in 2001.
12.30am: Wogan (BBC Four) - repeat
EastEnders stars Michael Cashman, Letitia Dean, Gillian Taylforth and Susan Tully are interviewed. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Monday, February 17
7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)
The first episode of the 40th anniversary week. Billy and Honey excitedly prepare to tie the knot, Phil makes a heartbreaking decision, and Cindy uses dirty tricks to smoke out her attacker.
8.00pm: EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square (BBC One)
Ross Kemp celebrates EastEnders' 40th anniversary with this special one-hour documentary featuring iconic cast members and looking back at past storylines.
Tuesday, February 18
7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)
The second episode of the 40th anniversary week. Cindy puts herself in control, Stacey makes a daring confession, and Reiss's shocking return changes everything.
8.00pm: EastEnders Revealed: The Lock-In (BBC Three)
Joe Swash returns to the EastEnders set, joining the cast in the Queen Vic for interviews to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
8.50pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) – repeat
Another chance to see Diane Parish (Denise Fox) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) interviewed by Stacey Dooley. Originally broadcast in 2020.
Wednesday, February 19
7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)
In an hour-long special, lives are in peril as a tragic disaster engulfs Albert Square, Linda is on a mission to help a friend in need, and Denise faces a huge decision.
Thursday, February 20
7.30pm: EastEnders Live (BBC One)
EastEnders goes live as part of the show's 40th anniversary week. Walford's residents fight to save their friends and neighbours inside the Vic. Denise takes a big step as she chooses between Jack and Ravi, following a public vote where fans decide who she should be with.
Saturday, February 22
9.20pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) - repeat
Another chance to see Lacey Turner and Jessie Wallace interviewed by Stacey Dooley. Originally broadcast in 2020.
Sunday, February 23
9.30pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) - repeat
Another chance to see Kellie Bright and Letitia Dean interviewed by Stacey Dooley in a landladies' special. Originally broadcast in 2020.
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
