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The BBC confirms Max Bowden's EastEnders exit

The BBC has confirmed that Max Bowden will be departing from EastEnders in 2024.

Alan Ford as Stevie Mitchell - "I feel highly delighted to be playing a character close to my own age in this extremely popular television drama series"

Dad's the word as EastEnders reveals new character

EastEnders has announced that actor Alan Ford has joined the BBC soap as Stevie Mitchell - Billy Mitchell's estranged father.

Soaps • 28 Dec 23

Danny Walters as Keanu (seen here with Letitia Dean as Sharon) - "For my character, the episode is a real rollercoaster of emotions from the highs and the lows. It was such a pleasure to be part of"

EastEnders star thrilled with Keanu's demise

EastEnders star Danny Walters, who played Keanu Taylor in the BBC soap, has said his Christmas Day demise was "a great episode" and "such a pleasure to be part of".

Soaps • 27 Dec 23

The long-running storyline first was teased in February of this year

'The Six' murder victim finally revealed in EastEnders

After ten months of speculation, EastEnders fans finally found out which character was murdered in an explosive Christmas Day special.

Television • 27 Dec 23

There's heartbreak coming for Whitney and Zack on EastEnders

See what's coming up in EastEnders this New Year's

Coming up on EastEnders, the events of Christmas Day are still being felt across Walford, as some residents spread gossip, some try to bring people together, and others decide to return.

Soaps • 20 Dec 23

Jacqueline Jossa says Penny and Lauren Branning are a "strong female power duo"

EastEnders' Jossa hails 'strong female power duo'

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has hailed the "strong female power duo" of Lauren and Penny Branning as she makes her return on the BBC soap.

Soaps • 18 Dec 23

The drama heats up as EastEnders hurtles towards Christmas day

See what's coming up on EastEnders this Christmas

The drama is piling up as the residents of Albert Square are hurtling towards the devastating events of Christmas day, see what's coming up on EastEnders here.

Soaps • 13 Dec 23

The Six clockwise from top left: Sharon (Letitia Dean), Denise (Diane Parish), Suki (Balvinder Sopal), Linda (Kellie Bright), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) and Stacey (Lacey Turner)

The Six storyline will keep EastEnders viewers guessing

It's the storyline that has kept EastEnders viewers on the edge of their seats since the beginning of the year, and the show's executive producer has now promised that it will keep them guessing until "the very end".

Soaps • 12 Dec 23

"Having not seen George for over a decade, the pair arrive in Walford in an attempt to rebuild bridges with their son, but it soon becomes apparent that both are concealing a secret..."

EastEnders fans to meet George's parents in 2024

EastEnders has announced that George Knight (Colin Salmon) will be "unexpectedly reunited" with his adoptive parents Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell) and Eddie (Christopher Fairbank) Knight in Albert Square in the new year.

Soaps • 11 Dec 23

EastEnders stars Aaron Thiara and Matt Di Angelo, who play Ravi and Dean, say their characters could be wearing the cufflinks this Christmas

Could Ravi or Dean be wearing the cufflinks this Xmas?

The question mark hanging over EastEnders this Christmas is who will be wearing the dreaded cufflinks on the floor of The Queen Vic, and actors Aaron Thiara and Matt Di Angelo reckon their characters Ravi and Dean are prime candidates.

Soaps • 07 Dec 23

Nigel Harman had to quit Strictly following an injury sustained in rehearsals

Harman still in pain after injury forces Strictly exit

Nigel Harman has said he is "still in quite a bit of pain" after quitting Strictly Come Dancing due to an injury.

Television • 05 Dec 23

Nigel Harman had been partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones on the BBC One show

Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing

Casualty star and former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has left Strictly Come Dancing due to an injury, a BBC spokesperson has said.

Television • 03 Dec 23

Sharon is hiding a massive secret that would "crush" Keanu, soap star Danny Walters says

EastEnders' Keanu would be 'crushed' by Sharon's secret

EastEnders actor Danny Walters has said his character Keanu would be "crushed" if he found out that Albie wasn't his son.

Soaps • 02 Dec 23

EastEnders Harriet Thorpe is excited about her first Christmas on the soap

EastEnders star goes 'full Sherlock Holmes' on mystery

EastEnders star Harriet Thorpe has joked that she has gone "full Sherlock Holmes" on the soap's upcoming Christmas mystery in which one character will meet their end this festive season.

Soaps • 28 Nov 23

Bobby Brazier dedicates Strictly routine to Jade Goody

Bobby Brazier dedicated his latest Strictly Come Dancing routine to his mother Jade Goody.

Angela Scanlon • 26 Nov 23

Letitia Dean - "It is going to be interesting to see how it all plays out"

EastEnders' baby-daddy bombshell delights star

EastEnders star Letitia Dean has described the latest twist involving her character Sharon as "a great surprise and one that makes so much sense".

Soaps • 15 Nov 23

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

EastEnders Harvey & Rocky at centre of aggro tonight

EastEnders fans are set for ringside seats tonight for scenes involving Harvey (Ross Boatman) and Rocky (Brian Conley).

Soaps • 14 Nov 23

Sam Mitchell is back causing chaos on EastEnders this week

EastEnders' Sam Mitchell is back and she's in trouble

EastEnders' Sam Mitchell lands back in Walford this week in typically dramatic fashion, with actress Kim Medcalf saying her character has "lost her way again".

Soaps • 14 Nov 23

Kitty Castledine has been cast as Penny Branning in her first major television role

Penny Branning returning to EastEnders after 15 years

EastEnders has announced that Penny Branning is returning to Walford after 15 years living abroad, with a rising star cast being recast in the role.

Soaps • 07 Nov 23

Harvey is "horrified" at Rocky's "reckless" insurance policy scheme on Eastenders

EastEnders' Harvey horrified at Rocky's reckless scheme

EastEnders actor Ross Boatman has said his character Harvey is "horrified" at his best friend Rocky's harebrained scheme to get himself out of his gambling debt.

Soaps • 31 Oct 23

Dean's return has sent shockwaves around Walford

EastEnders star returns after seven year absence

Matt Di Angelo has returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as Dean Wicks after a seven year absence.

Television • 30 Oct 23

Rocky is between a rock and a hard place on EastEnders

It's all going to fall apart for Rocky on EastEnders

EastEnders star Brian Conley has said it's "all going to fall apart" for his character Rocky after he turned to gambling in a desperate effort to tackle his financial issues.

Soaps • 24 Oct 23