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In the wake of the Queen's death, there have been massive changes to the regular TV schedules as the country observes a period of national mourning. BBC One and ITV changed their schedules to accommodate breaking news coverage of the momentous event, and a number of special programmes celebrating the long and historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II went on air in the place of the usual shows.

EastEnders will return to BBC One after days of suspended programming in the wake of the Queen’s death.The broadcaster will continue to air rolling news coverage on Monday with a BBC News special filling regular TV slots alongside HM The King: Westminster Tributes and Scotland: A Service For HM The Queen. However, fan-favourite soap EastEnders will return to BBC One at 8.30pm, having been moved from its usual channel on Friday alongside Homes Under The Hammer and Bargain Hunt which aired on BBC Two.The highly-anticipated episode will see Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, return to Walford on the wedding day of Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell, played by Jessie Wallace and Steve McFadden.

reports The Mirror . The proud dad continued: "So proud. A wonderful moment for the whole family and anyone that has had this kids back through it all.

EastEnders viewers are in for another week of drama in Albert Square as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) encourages his daughter Frankie (Rose Ayling-Ellis) to report her attack to the police and supports her as she gives her statement to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). However, she’s upset when Jack warns her it will be difficult to get a conviction. Frankie is despondent after she and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) are hassled by some guys.

Eastenders comeback star Shane Richie has hinted at a possible new love interest for his character Alfie Moon following his upcoming return to the Square.The 58 year old is set to arrive back on the BBC soap on 12 September as old flame Kat Slater (played by Jessie Wallace) marries Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Alfie attempts to win Kat back on the day of her wedding, however unexpectedly finds a connection between himself and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in a surprising turn.

EastEnders has confirmed a date for when Shane Ritchie will return to the BBC soap as character Alfie Moon It has been four years since the TV favourite was last on Albert Square and this time, he is set to crash his ex-wife Kat Slater's (Jessie Wallace) marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Fans last saw Alfie fleeing Walford back in January 2019, making an enemy of Phil in the process. But on Monday, 12 September, Shane will be back and reportedly will do anything necessary to win the love of his life back.The couple’s fiery relationship was at the centre of many major storylines during Shane’s tenure on the show, but their union came to a sudden end in 2018 when it emerged that Alfie had secretly fathered a son with her cousin Hayley.

On EastEnders, viewers are taken back to 1979 to visit the Mitchell family and uncover a secret from their chequered past while Samantha Keeble - played by Alison Newman - continues to pile pressure on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). It will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time.

EastEnders' Kelsey Calladine-Smith has shared emotional snaps with her co-stars following her exit from the soap. The young actress posted a series of behind the scene images on social media along with the caption: "My Eastenders experience has brought me nothing but smiles !!!" Her character Jada Lennox can be seen posing next to show royalties James Bye (Martin Fowler), Danny Dyer (Mick Carter), Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter), and Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts) as well as various crew members.

Sid Owen is returning to Albert Square as EastEnders favourite Ricky Butcher after 10 years away from the soap.The actor, 50, said he is “delighted” to be reprising his role as Walford’s hapless mechanic after previously starring in the BBC series from 1988 until 2000, returning sporadically until 2012. Sid's character was involved in a number of high-profile storylines, perhaps most famously with his on-screen spouse Bianca Jackson played by Patsy Palmer.Their relationship was a hit with fans and their on-screen wedding drew an audience of more than 22 million.Talking about his return to the show, Sid said: “I’m delighted to back at EastEnders.

On EastEnders, it's the day of Linda Carter's hearing and she reveals her divorce from Mick (Danny Dyer) is now official. Janine Butcher - played by Charlie Brooks - seethes to realise that Mick will still visit Linda (Kellie Bright) if she goes to prison and, determined to bring her down, she ropes in Jada to help. Linda is later delighted when she doesn’t get a prison sentence – but it’s clear Janine has been up to something when Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrives with alarming news.

EastEnders star Aidan O'Callaghan has teased his character Lewis Butler's potential return to the BBC One soap in the future, pointing out that the door hasn't been "fully shut". Earlier this year, Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes. And during this week Ben's father Phil Mitchell and aunty Sam Mitchell got revenge on the rapist by holding him at gunpoint at an abandoned warehouse.

EastEnders spoiler photos show the emotional moment Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, heads to the police station to report Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan). Ben was sexually assaulted by Lewis in harrowing scenes on the BBC One soap earlier this year and on Thursday's episode, Ben heads to the police station to report his rapist. However, he gets more than he bargains for when his estranged husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) arrives to which he immediately questions why Ben is there.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has hit out at an environmental protest group after they slashed the tyres on her car.The 50 year old actress, whose character Kat Slater is currently planning a wedding to Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap, took to Instagram to share her annoyance at the group for slashing the wheels on her Range Rover.The group, who call themselves the Tyre Extinguishers, left a lengthy message entitled “Attention – your gas guzzler kills" on the windscreen of her car, explaining the reasons behind their actions. The letter admitted that the star would be “angry” but stressed “it’s not you, it’s your car”.

EastEnders viewers have been teased with the arrival of Albert Square's latest hunk Ravi Gulati, played by Aaron Thiara. First seen alongside Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in prison, Ravi headed straight to Walford after being released, where it soon unfolded that he is the son of Ranveer Gulati (Anil Goutam), the business partner of the Panesars.

Peggy Mitchell is set to return to Albert Square, as EastEnders airs a special flashback episode based around the iconic character. Jaime Winstone, 37, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell. The character of Peggy died of breast cancer in 2016 and the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who famously played the feisty character, died in 2020 aged 83 after battling Alzheimer's.

EastEnders viewers are set to be glued to their screens this week as another drama-filled week unfolds on screens with Ben Mitchell's (Max Bowden) life continuing to spiral. His behaviour leaves him in deadly danger and, after upsetting daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) by missing her dance exam, he turns to drugs again instead of attending a family dinner. After leaving a voicemail, Ben collapses on the Square.

Excitement has been building amongst EastEnders fans for Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell’s wedding, and next week will see the hardman give his fiancé a special engagement ring. Kat (Jessie Wallace) couldn't be more delighted that Phil (Steve McFadden) is showing he’s serious about getting married and that they’ve set a date for the wedding in September, but with Kat’s former husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) set to head back to Walford, will their happiness last? Kat and Phil have been rebuilding their turbulent relationship following Phil’s release from prison after he was accused of conspiracy to murder.

EastEnders ’ newest addition Aaron Thiara is set to shake things up in Albert Square over the summer. Aaron's character Ravi Gulati is set to be released from prison on the BBC One soap in the coming months, after making his debut on the show on Monday night. Ravi will meet fellow inmate Phil Mitchell – played by Steve McFadden – as Phil turned to him for help after making an enemy in jail.

EastEnders’ Mo Harris is set to return to Albert Square after leaving the show in 2021 and actress Laila Morse has promised plenty of "mischief".The character first appeared in the BBC One soap more than two decades ago and became one of Walford’s most recognisable faces. She left Walford in June last year for a life of fun on a cruise ship with her beloved Fat Elvis, but will now return to the Square for a short stint later this summer. A renowned schemer, "Big Mo" is always up to something, so the question of what brings her back is sure to be on everyone’s lips.

EastEnders has just dropped a major hint that Phil Mitchell might be killed off on the BBC One soap. The long-running character is suggested to meet a nasty end in previews for upcoming episodes which follow him in prison. Phil is currently serving time behind bars after police discovered he was involved in Vincent Hubbard's death.

It's a week of shocks and secrets in EastEnders after Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) prison feud turns deadly. Phil has made a serious enemy on the inside and he fears for his life as inmate Craig turns up the pressure and a fight breaks out. Later, DI Keeble (Alison Newman) visits to tell Phil he won’t be alive much longer unless he takes her deal to turn informant.

EastEnders' latest filming pictures, which were snapped from a warehouse location in East London, have teased Phil Mitchell's highly-anticipated return to the BBC soap after his stint in prison.The Albert Square hardman, who was locked up behind bars after police discovered he was involved in Vincent Hubbard's death, has apparently managed to secure an early release as he returns to Walford with one goal in mind. Upon learning the devastating truth that his son Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was raped by Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), Phil (Steve McFadden) goes on the warpath in a bid to seek revenge.The filming images see actor Steve McFadden stalking the warehouse location with some serious scenes to get through, as he also has red bloody makeup dripping from the knuckles on his right hand.

EastEnders actress Letitia Dean revealed her father had recently passed away as she received the Outstanding Contribution award at this year’s British Soap Awards. The actress, 54, who has played Sharon Watts in EastEnders since 1985, dedicated the award to her father in an emotional speech. As she made her way onto the stage, she exclaimed “Hello mum!” before embracing on-screen mum, Anita Dobson, who presented her with the award.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold is in the midst of her own real life drama after reportedly being axed from the London soap. She has played teen mother Lola Pearce after first appearing on the show in 2011, fending off her fair share of on-screen dramatics including an iconic storyline where she returned to con fan-favourite Phil Mitchell. Danielle, who turned 30 just one week ago, was said to be "teary" and "in pieces" after the shock firing, which she didn’t see coming.

Iconic pubs are the lifeblood of our best-loved soaps.They’re the social hubs where characters work, celebrate, argue, fight, fall in love, cheat, lie, make a scene and drown their sorrows - everything a proper local should be. Three favourites have stood the test of time for decades now - the Queen Victoria on Albert Square in EastEnders, the Rover’s Return on Coronation Street and The Woolpack in Emmerdale.

Tilly Keeper made a big impression with some meaty storylines during her years playing Louise Mitchell on EastEnders before she was snapped up to work across the Atlantic. She’s one a talented quartet of young soap stars who have graduated to Hollywood after cutting their acting teeth on Albert Square. We've taken a look at Tilly's emerging fortunes, as well as the blossoming careers of three others who spent some time in the fictional Walford before spreading their wings - Himesh Patel, Ben Hardy and Mimi Keene.

Tazmin Outhwaite is among the celebrities set to star in Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof on BBC One. Airing on Tuesday night (April 12), the brand new six part series will see Tazmin and seven other celebrities put through a series of daunting challenges using Wim Hof's renowned ice water and breathing techniques.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty looked worlds away from her character Whitney Dean on Sunday as she unveiled a new blonde hair transformation.The actress, 30, took to Instagram to show off her Britney Spears inspired makeover where she wore a costume from the pop star's hit music video Toxic. Posting a collection of selfies, the actress donned blonde hair with long extensions, piercing blue eye shadow and a cabin crew costume complete with matching hat.

The Duchess of Cornwall appeared to share a sneaky peek into the Queen’s TV habits as she revealed she watches Strictly Come Dancing as she met last year’s winner Rose Ayling-Ellis on the set of EastEnders. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell.

It’s not every day that Royalty steps foot in EastEnders’ Albert Square, but that all changed this week when Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Walford.The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the set of the iconic BBC soap on Thursday 31 March to meet the cast and crew, from Mick Carter actor Danny Dyer to Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell. Whilst there, the couple also watched as a special street party involving the residents was filmed to mark the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, which takes place in June.There were also plenty of other memorable moments - from Charles, 73, handing his coat to EastEnders’ actress Letitia Dean, who stars as Sharon Watts, to Camilla, 74, fangirling over Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, aka Frankie Lewis.