For four decades EastEnders has carved out a place at the very heart of British television and in 2025 it's still keeping us on the edge of our seats four nights a week.
Look through our timeline of the major moments that made EastEnders history, enjoy our gallery of little before seen images from across the years, find out about the origins of the show and drop in on some of the locations.
Women have always been really important to EastEnders storylines - we find out why.
Celebrations on Albert Square have always been a moment of high drama, we'll shine a light on some of the the highs and lows.
A top celebrity fan of the soap tell us why he is still an addict and we invite you to test your EastEnders knowledge in our quiz.
And don't forget to leave your memories of your favourite episodes in our Share Your Memories box - what has EastEnders meant to you over the past 40 years?
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Radio 2 Breakfast presenter Scott Mills shares his love of EastEnders and takes you through 40 extraordinary years of the iconic soap with a decade by decade timeline. -
Origins
From drawing board to the first recording in the studio - Dr Anthony McNicholas, Reader, Communication and Media Research Institute, (CAMRI) explores the early years of EastEnders. -
Community, tradition, conflict and passion - our picture gallery recalls iconic EastEnders moments. -
Locations
There is more to EastEnders locations that Albert Square says Mark James Lowe. Image: The EastEnders set during filming. -
Matriarchs
Strong women characters of all ages have been central to EastEnders since episode one of the soap in February 1985. Mark James Lowe goes on a matriarchal journey. -
Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day - you name it EastEnders has celebrated it. Mark James Lowe asks why Albert Square likes to party. Image: Dying Daniel celebrates an early Valentines day with Jean in 2020.
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Five EastEnders characters have stood the test of time, appearing in hundreds of episodes across 40 years. This is your essential guide to the Albert Square legends. -
Quiz
Who was first to have a pet on EastEnders? Which East Ender was the first to married? From the obscure to the not-so-obvious, have a go at our 40th anniversary quiz. -
From north to south, the bust of Queen Victoria from the Queen Vic pub on Albert Square has been welcomed in pubs across England for EastEnders at 40. The icon has been on an epic journey! Find out more here. -
Vote
You get to decide whether Denise Fox reunites with estranged husband Jack or picks secret lover Ravi Gulati instead in an interactive Walford first.
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大象传媒 iPlayer - EastEnders
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Bitesize - The EastEnders Crossover
EastEnders is more than just a soap - across the 大象传媒 other programmes have become part of life on Albert Square, as 大象传媒 Bitesize Topical finds out. -
The Reunion - EastEnders
Sue MacGregor presents the series which reunites people involved in a moment of modern history. This programme features original members of the cast and crew of EastEnders. -
大象传媒 Sounds - Off The Telly
The one-stop shop for all the gossip from Albert Square, with Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page.