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EastEnders' Stacey Slater has endured a stalker "nightmare"

EastEnders' Stacey desperate to end stalker 'nightmare'

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has said her character Stacey Slater is "desperate" to stop stalker Theo Hawthorne in his tracks and to end the "nightmare" situation she has been enduring.

Soaps • 26 Sep 23

The 21st series of the show returned to screens on Saturday and Nigel Harman and Katya Jones placed first with 32 points from the judges

Strictly leader 'trying not to worry' about scores

Casualty and EastEnders favourite Nigel Harman has said that he is "trying not to worry" about topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard this weekend after he and dance partner Katya Jones received the best score during the series' first episode.

Television • 26 Sep 23

Jamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold as EastEnders' Jay and Lola

EastEnders the big winner at Inside Soap Awards

EastEnders has dominated at the Inside Soap Awards in the UK, taking home six gongs out of a possible 15 - including the award for Best Soap.

Soaps • 25 Sep 23

Ravi is in for a shock when ex Priya reveals he's got a daughter

Shock for EastEnders' Ravi when ex Priya returns

There is a shock coming up for EastEnders' Ravi when his ex-girlfriend Priya arrives back in Walford and reveals he's got a secret child.

Soaps • 21 Sep 23

Fans can find out what happens next on RTÉ One and BBC One on Monday 25 September

EastEnders gives fans sneak peek at September scheming

EastEnders has given fans a look at the Cindy-centred drama that's coming up later this month.

Soaps • 15 Sep 23

Conley denies clash with BBC as he exits EastEnders

Brian Conley has confirmed he is to leave BBC soap EastEnders.

Television • 12 Sep 23

Fans can find out what happens next on Monday on RTÉ One and BBC One at 7:30pm

EastEnders facing an anxious wait for news tonight

Alfie is at the centre of the drama in Monday's EastEnders on RTÉ One and BBC One as the soap focuses on its prostate cancer storyline.

Soaps • 11 Sep 23

The Happy Valley team celebrated three awards on the night

Happy Valley, EastEnders big winners at UK awards

Happy Valley and EastEnders were the big winners at the UK's National Television Awards at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night.

Television • 05 Sep 23

Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie - EastEnders is working with the UK charities Prostate Cancer UK and Macmillan Cancer Support "as well as experts in the field to ensure the storyline is portrayed as accurately and as sensitively as possible"

EastEnders' Alfie faces cancer in new storyline

EastEnders has announced a new storyline that will see Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Soaps • 14 Aug 23

Strictly reveals its latest contestants

Casualty and EastEnders star Nigel Harman and former tennis player Annabel Croft are the latest contestants to be announced for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Soaps • 10 Aug 23

Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean in 'Endahs

Shona McGarty to leave EastEnders cast after 15 years

Shona McGarty is leaving EastEnders after starring in the BBC soap opera for 15 years, the broadcaster has confirmed.

Soaps • 30 Jul 23

EastEnders villain is back for first time since 2005

The BBC has announced that actor Alex McSweeney is to reprise his EastEnders role as the villain Graham Foster in July episodes - the first time he has been in Albert Square since 2005.

Soaps • 24 Jul 23

Zack Morris: 'Leaving EastEnders was right decision'

Former EastEnders star Zack Morris says leaving the soap 16 months ago was "not an overnight decision" but "still feels like the right one."

Television • 14 Jul 23

The episode airs on RTÉ One and BBC One on Tuesday 27 June at 7:30pm

EastEnders shares photos of heartbreaking scenes

EastEnders fans are braced for a tear-filled Tuesday in Albert Square as Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit) returns to Walford for the funeral of her daughter Lola (Danielle Harold).

Soaps • 25 Jun 23

Thomas Law - "It's been great to see familiar and new faces, and I can't wait to explore the character again in the wake of Cindy's return"

EastEnders' Peter Beale to return to Walford this year

EastEnders has announced that after a surprise appearance in Friday night's episode, Peter Beale (Thomas Law) will make his way back to Walford alongside his parents Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and Cindy (Michelle Collins) later this year.

Soaps • 24 Jun 23

Michelle Collins returns to Albert Square as Cindy Beale

Cindy Beale returns to EastEnders after 25 years

Actress Michelle Collins has returned to EastEnders in the role of Cindy Beale, almost 25 years after she was said to have died in prison whilst giving birth.

Soaps • 21 Jun 23

EastEnders tees up 'a Knight to remember' this week

EastEnders fans have been told to expect big Albert Square episodes this week on RTÉ One and BBC One.

Soaps • 19 Jun 23

Danielle Harold at the awards, where she won the best leading performer gong for her portrayal of Lola Pearce-Brown in EastEnders

EastEnders crowned best show at British Soap Awards

EastEnders has been crowned best soap at the British Soap Awards, where host Jane McDonald proved a hit after taking over from Phillip Schofield.

Television • 04 Jun 23

Estranged wife makes 'explosive' EastEnders return

EastEnders fans have been told to brace themselves for the "explosive" return of Jo Cotton to Walford.

Soaps • 02 Jun 23

Walford bids farewell to EastEnders' Lola Pearce

The residents of Albert Square have said their final goodbyes to Lola Pearce in heart-wrenching scenes.

Television • 31 May 23

EastEnders: "I've been on the show for 25 years this year, we've seen a lot of people come and go ... it's just devastating."

Lola's EastEnders exit 'saddest ever', says co-star

Perry Fenwick has said Lola Pearce-Brown's death is "without a shadow of a doubt" the saddest exit in the history of his time in EastEnders.

Television • 30 May 23

Dani Dyer announces birth of identical twin daughters

Reality star Dani Dyer has announced the birth of her identical twin daughters.

Television • 25 May 23

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis for new ITV drama

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is to play a character recruited by police to use her lip-reading skills to uncover the conversations of criminals in a new ITV drama.

Television • 17 May 23

Dean Gaffney: I'm A Celebrity . . . 'saved my life'

Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has said there is "no doubt" the reality show I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! saved his life after medical checks found signs of bowel cancer.

Television • 14 May 23

Samantha Womack at Imperial College London Dr. Hemmel Amrania. Photo credits: Michelle George

Samantha Womack opens up about her cancer diagnosis

Samantha Womack said she would have delayed her own cancer treatment to strike with NHS doctors and nurses "fighting" for better pay because they "shouldn't be eating from food banks".

Television • 12 May 23

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