A post by the show has teased: "To officially mark the 40th years since EastEnders first aired on BBC One, the whole week of episodes will take place over one day, with a special hour-long episode transmitting on Wednesday 19th February, followed by a full live episode on Thursday 20th February which is set to change Walford, and the lives of those who live in it forever.
EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa 'heartbroken' as she reacts to Natalie Cassidy's exit Cast member Jacqueline Jossa has addressed the news that her colleague Natalie Cassidy is leaving EastEnders.
He said: "I won't be revealing the [minute] details relating to her exit, but I can say that she will take a central role in the 40th anniversary storylines in a week of truly unmissable drama that will change the lives of those in Walford forever.".
It was announced on Thursday that Natalie, 41 - who plays Sonia Fowler - will be leaving the BBC show amid its 40th anniversary.
Jacqueline wrote: "It breaks my heart as a massive fan of the show but I can't wait to continue to watch you smash it my love [Natalie].
