00s EastEnders legends Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves) and Minty Peterson (Cliff Parisi) have made unannounced returns to Albert Square ahead of the show’s 40th anniversary.
BBC Three will also offer viewers a look at the explosive anniversary storylines with a 45-minute interview special – EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In – hosted by Joe Swash as he chats to some of the actors who find themselves at the heart of the anniversary drama.
Ross Kemp will take a trip down Walford memory lane with a special hour-long documentary called EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square, taking fans behind the scenes as he delves into the show’s history and relieves some of the most memorable moments.
The episode will also mark a huge EastEnders first as bosses are giving the audience the power to vote on the outcome of one storyline, with the actors having to react to the result live on air – speaking of which….
Later, Billy and Honey were saddened to hear that Garry couldn’t stick around longer for the wedding, whilst Minty filled in Mo and Alfie on the missing years.