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EastEnders in fight to survive in Wednesday's 40th anniversary special

Updated / Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 21:47
(L-R) Freddie (Bobby Brazier) and Jean (Gillian Wright) in Wednesday's hour-long special
(L-R) Freddie (Bobby Brazier) and Jean (Gillian Wright) in Wednesday's hour-long special

EastEnders is pulling out all the stops for its 40th anniversary episode on Wednesday night as terror hits Albert Square.

Tuesday's episode saw gas cannisters exploding in the Queen Vic as Honey and Billy celebrated their nuptials.

Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey (Emma Barton)

Releasing photos from Wednesday's episode, the BBC soap said: "It's a fight for survival as Walford residents trapped inside The Vic battle to escape with newlyweds Honey and Billy clutching each other in the rubble.

(L-R) Kim (Tameka Empson), Howie (Delroy Atkinson), Ravi (Aaron Thiara), and Suki (Balvinder Sopal)

"While Suki, Avani, and Nugget look for an escape, Alfie tries to keep the terrified Slaters calm.

(L-R) - Suki (Balvinder Sopal), Avani (Aaliyah James), and Denzel aka Nugget (Jaden Ladega)

"Meanwhile, Martin desperately tries to help Lily and find missing Stacey."

Martin (James Bye) and Lily (Lillia Turner)

Fans can follow all the drama on RTÉ One and BBC One on Wednesday from 7:30pm.

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