Next Monday the BBC are broadcasting a special anniversary episode that will see several of the characters attend a boat party on the Thames.

The actress, who played Sonia Fowler, cut a stylish figure in a white teddy bear coat as she discussed what was in store on the soap on Zoe Ball's Breakfast show on Thursday.

The BBC soap will mark its 35th Anniversary next week with a dramatic run of episodes, and one character will be killed off as a boat party on the River Thames takes a tragic turn.

he former EastEnders actress, 27, and her reality star husband, 28, proved their marriage is firmly on track as they celebrated Valentine's Day by posing in a cute double jumper on Friday.

In this week's EastEnders, Mick and Linda are rewarded with a boat trip on the Thames for winning 'Best pub'. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney vents over bringing up four infants.

The EastEnders star, 36, who joined the cast as Sonia Fowler aged just nine, was bullied about her weight and was even called a 'beached whale' before reaching her teens.

Scott Mitchell, 56, revealed that watching EastEnders helps battle the neurodegenerative disease Barbara Windsor was diagnosed with six years ago.

The soap has been no stranger to drama since it first arrived on screens on 19th February 1985, with plots ranging from the Phil Mitchell's shooting to Dirty Den's resurrection.

The actor, best known for his role as Steven Beale on the BBC soap, was left stunned after the youth brandished a bread-knife as he made his way home from a local fitness studio.

Viewers took to Twitter to praise the Australian soap for marking the anniversary through a list of Walford-themed cocktails outside The Waterhole bar.

In dramatic scenes that will air on Friday, Sharon turns to Kathy Beale for help as her labour escalates after being held at gunpoint by Ben Mitchell.

The actress, 93, confirmed she no longer wished to play the gossiping laundress, after first arriving on Albert Square in 1985.

In this week's Coronation Street, Bethany is accused of planning to run off to London with Daniel and Bertie. Meanwhile, in EastEnders, prison-based Whitney claims she acted in self-defence.

The actress, 47, is set to return to her iconic role as Bianca Jackson amid the huge upcoming storyline involving her onscreen surrogate daughter Whitney Dean.

EastEnders stars Maisie Smith and Danny Dyer cut casual figures as they returned to filming following the BBC soap's explosive 35th anniversary boat crash scenes.

The Tiffany Butcher star, 18, and Keegan Baker actor, 21, seemed to share a taxi home after the raucous celebrations as they were spotted getting into a parked vehicle together.

Leading the glamour were Shona and Danielle as they displayed their amazing legs in cocktail dresses, while Gillian Taylforth was assisted by a male pal as she headed to a waiting taxi.

The TV host, 40, revealed she felt the 'weirdest craziness of emotion' after giving birth to her baby daughter Patricia in September 2018.

EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken on Thursday as Daniel Cook dies just hours after girlfriend Jean Slater was given the all-clear from cancer.

In this week's EastEnders, Tiffany's wedding ring is stolen. In Coronation Street Sarah and Adam look set to tie the knot, despite Sarah's fury her daughter is moving to London with Daniel.

Nick Berry looked unrecognisable as he made a rare public appearance on a dog walk in Epping recently.

The actress, 57, told her 191,000 Twitter followers she was shocked at the 'nastiness' of comments directed at her after she revealed daughter Maia, 23, had been privately educated.

The former EastEnders actress, 27, showcased her impressive singing skills as she belted out Demi Lovato's This Is Me in an Instagram clip on Monday evening.

The EastEnders star, 42, was roasted by his friend for only being interested in women that 'were the same age as his daughter,' and suggested he should try and find a partner through personality.

The former EastEnders star, 25, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a long 'Dating ad', where she urged anyone who ticked all the boxed to get in touch directly.

In this week's Coronation Street Ali is loaded into an ambulance after Gary partnered with Sharon to get revenge. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Jay practises proposing to Lola.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton looked incredible when she attended the TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday.

In this week's Coronation Street, Evelyn reconnects with her old flame, bearded Arthur. Meanwhile, in Eastenders, Ben is visited by Danny, who has a proposition for him.

Last month the 35 anniversary episode of EastEnders saw 13-year-old Dennis Rickman die in a horrific boat crash.

The extended studio - based mere feet away from the old set - includes a brand new Queen Vic pub, railway line and block of flats to replicate the soap's original set, and is thought to cost £87m.

The 47-year-old EastEnders star - who is now based in Malibu, California - took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her emotional post.

The former EastEnders' actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to film herself walking past her local and admitted she found it 'distressing' to see so many people there.

The group clearly got into the spirit of the Irish festive holiday as Max donned a large leprechaun hat as he cut loose with his co-stars on Saturday.

he former EastEnders actress, 82, is battling Alzheimer's but Christopher says she still manages to make her friends and family laugh.

In this week's Emmerdale Rhona is upset when Kim insists she won't get Graham's money. Meanwhile in Eastenders love and lust are in the air, with Ben admitting he loves Callum.

. As pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown, Matt even recreated EastEnders drinking spot, the Queen Vic pub during the thoughtful tour. 

Father-of three Gerry, 52, shared the news on his public Facebook account on Saturday, after dating actress Diane for three years

Phil (Steve McFadden) vanished without a trace after causing the devastating boat crash that took the life of his adopted son Dennis (Bleu Landau).

The I'm A Celebrity star, 27, admitted she would torture herself by Googling 'fat Lauren Branning' every day but was addicted to reading cruel taunts from trolls.

The soap star, 18, shared the funny snaps on Instagram from her early days as Tiffany as she and co-star Shona McGarty messed around with props backstage.

The socialite, 34, has broken her silence over her father-in-law Alexander Thynn's death from coronavirus on her Instagram account on Sunday.

Maisie Smith has opened up about her battle with body dysmorphia in an emotional self-penned song which she shared on her Instagram account.

She was left shocked when ex Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) made a shocking declaration of love after she butted heads with new man Billy Mitchell (played by Perry Fenwick).

Yet the EastEnders star, 43, was making the most of the glorious weather as she took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from a sunbathing session.

Just like the rest of the nation, EastEnders star Dean Gaffney is self-isolating at home with his family. 

Ross Kemp will join NHS staff treating patients inside the 'warzone' intensive care unit at Milton Keynes University Hospital Trust for his two-part show Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline on ITV.

The actor, 61, who played Derek Branning in EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, revealed he suffered a heart attack, just like his character in the BBC soap.

The EastEnders star, 32, cut a casual figure in a pair of black skinny jeans with a loose-fitting grey jumper and white trainers.

The Loose Women star, 30, proved all is well in her household as she admired her boyfriend Joe Swash cleaning the windows amid the UK's coronavirus lockdown on Thursday afternoon.

Michelle Keegan put in an appearance at the preview of the new original series on Tuesday night, rocking a smart casual look for the low-key occasion.