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File photo dated 22/02/12 of Derek Martin, outside the Queen's Head pub in Limehouse. The family of Mr Martin, who starred as Charlie Slater in Eastenders, have said he "wasn't just a dad to us he was a friend and supported us through our highs and lows"

EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies, aged 92

The family of EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who starred as Charlie Slater in the BBC One soap, have said he "wasn't just a dad to us he was a friend and supported us through our highs and lows", following his death aged 92.

Television • 1 hr

Jake Wood attends The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Special launch at The May Fair Hotel on 19 November, 2025 in London

EastEnders' Jake Wood launches appeal for colleague

EastEnders actor Jake Wood has made a fundraising plea on social media for a BBC crew member who is in a critical condition in Colombia after a "terrible accident" in which he fell from the roof of an 11-storey building.

Television • 07 Jan

Tracy-Ann Oberman as Chrissie Watts in EastEnders

EastEnders' Chrissie Watts accused of killing Trueman

EastEnders characters Kat Slater and Jasmine Fisher have accused Chrissie Watts of killing Anthony Trueman in the BBC soap's Boxing Day episode.

Television • 28 Dec 25

(L-R) Jessie Wallace as Kat and Michelle Ryan as Zoe Photo: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Matt Burlem

It's another deadly Christmas Day on EastEnders...

EastEnders appears to have killed off one of its characters following a confrontation at the Queen Vic pub during the soap's two-part Christmas special.

Soaps • 26 Dec 25

Tracy-Ann Oberman returns to EastEnders

Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character, Chrissie Watts, is back on screens to "create havoc" in Albert Square.

Soaps • 25 Dec 25

Nicola Duffett attends the Made in Dagenham premiere at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square on 20 September, 2010 in London

EastEnder Debbie returns with Barry and Pat on Tuesday

The EastEnders character Debbie Bates will return to the BBC soap after 30 years this week, as part of its ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Soaps • 22 Dec 25

Christmas Soap Sizzlers - Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale

From Weatherfield to Walford to the Dales, Christmas week is set to bring big reveals, messy family rows and the kind of cliffhangers that do not wait for the turkey to go cold.

Soaps • 22 Dec 25

Slaters are set for 'biggest' Christmas on EastEnders

Actresses Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan have said this year's Christmas episode of EastEnders is the "biggest one" for the Slater family.

Soaps • 21 Dec 25

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe and Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon await the result

Strictly couple miss out on the quarter-final

Actress Alex Kingston and her professional dance partner Johannes Radebe have become the eighth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.

Television • 30 Nov 25

Eastenders' Mitchell to be diagnosed with breast cancer

EastEnders character Sam Mitchell is to be diagnosed with breast cancer, the soap has said.

Soaps • 29 Nov 25

BBC promo pic for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

EastEnders star joins Strictly Christmas Special

EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey has said he is "really excited" to be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

Television • 25 Nov 25

Jake Wood adjusts his tie as Max Branning in EastEnders

EastEnders to air entire flashforward episode in 2026

EastEnders has announced details of "an entire flashforward episode" for New Year's Day on RTÉ One and BBC One.

Soaps • 19 Nov 25

Paul Bradley as Nigel and Shaun Williamson as Barry in EastEnders

EastEnders character Barry Evans to return

EastEnders character Barry Evans is to make a return alongside Pat Butcher as part of an ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Television • 17 Nov 25

EastEnders stars Paul Bradley and Pam St Clement

EastEnders' Pam St Clement returns for special episode

EastEnders has announced that Pam St Clement will reprise her iconic role as Pat Evans for a special episode in December as part of Nigel's (played by Paul Bradley) dementia storyline.

Soaps • 13 Nov 25

EastEnders stars (left to right) Pam St Clement, Mike Reid, Barbara Windsor, Ross Kemp, Steve McFadden, Shaun Williamson and Tony Caunter pictured in 1999

EastEnders' Tony Caunter remembered as a 'gentleman'

Shaun Williamson has said Tony Caunter was "like a second father to me" as he paid tribute to his EastEnders on-screen parent following the actor's death.

Soaps • 15 Oct 25

EastEnders stars Tony Caunter and Pam St Clement, pictured during the BBC's Christmas photocall in November 1995

EastEnders actor Tony Caunter dies aged 88

Actor Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans in EastEnders, has died at the age of 88, his family have announced.

Television • 14 Oct 25

A still image from the documentary EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere,

EastEnders stars to explore impact of 'the manosphere'

A new BBC Three documentary, EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere, is set to delve into the soap's current misogyny storyline by looking into the real-life impact of the manosphere on young people.

Soaps • 06 Oct 25

Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to the soap after nearly two decades on the show, BBC Studios have confirmed.

Television • 07 Sep 25

British actors Ray Brooks and Janet Key pictured smiling as they pose for a photo

Mr Benn narrator and actor Ray Brooks dies aged 86

English actor Ray Brooks has died at the age of 86 after a short illness.

Television • 10 Aug 25

(L-R) Ricky Champ as Stuart Highway, Tony Clay as Callum Highway, Max Bowden as Ben Mitchell, and Charlie Suff as Johnny Carter

EastEnders releases funeral photos as stars return

EastEnders has announced that actors Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) and Ricky Champ (Stuart Highway) are "making their way back to Walford later this Autumn as they reprise their roles for a short stint".

Soaps • 07 Aug 25

Kat (Jessie Wallace) as the landlady of the Queen Vic

EastEnders fans welcome new landlady to Queen Vic

EastEnders has given fans a first look at the iconic Kat (played by Jessie Wallace) in her new role - as landlady of The Queen Vic.

Soaps • 23 Jul 25

Patrick Trueman is in for a surprise on EastEnders

Patrick Trueman is going to have an extra and unexpected guest at his wedding when he remarries Yolande on EastEnders.

Soaps • 21 Jul 25

Former EastEnders actor Frank Barrie has died aged 88

Former EastEnders actor and prolific theatre star Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed.

Television • 10 Jul 25

EastEnders celebrated its 40th anniversary in February

Soap fans to vote as awards shortlist announced

Fans will have the chance to vote for the Best Exit of a soap opera star as the full list of nominees for the Inside Soap Awards has been revealed.

Soaps • 08 Jul 25

Karen Henthorn (Julie) and Paul Bradley (Nigel) - "It's very surreal to be back in Albert Square after 27 years and working with the delightful Paul Bradley again - it's scary how fast the time has gone!"

EastEnders welcomes Nigel's wife Julie back to Walford

EastEnders has announced that Karen Henthorn is reprising her role as Nigel's wife Julie Bates this summer - 27 years after she was last seen in Walford.

Soaps • 26 Jun 25