Jaws could be heard dropping across the country when Angie Watts made a surprise return to EastEnders for its 40th ...

EastEnders fans are predicting heart-wrenching Christmas, still reeling from the soap's poignant 40th-anniversary episodes. The mood in Walford has been particularly sombre following the ...

On the 19 February 1985, 13 million viewers settled down in front of their televisions to watch the BBC's bold venture into the world of soap opera. EastEnders, which began as a twice-weekly ...

This iconic soap opera has been a constant for years for lovers of soap operas. For decades, it has been a staple source of entertainment.

Join BBC Bitesize as we take a look at a few examples. EastEnders hit our screens in February 1985. Before too long, it became one of the 'big' soaps on British TV, alongside the ITV shows ...

When it comes to iconic soap operas, it's fair to say EastEnders is up there with some ... first graced our screens in February 1985. As the second wife of Pete Beale, portrayed by Peter Dean ...

"This year Kathy Beale is now the same age as her mother in law Lou Beale was when she first appeared in 1985. #EastEnders." The comments section of the post saw viewers sharing their reactions to ...