EastEnders’ most shocking Christmas Day episodes from tragic deaths to iconic returns
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Every Christmas, we all cosy up on the couch with a glass of Baileys and a leftover turkey sandwich to watch the drama unfold on Albert Square. But let's face it, Christmas Day in Walford just wouldn't be the same without a wedding disaster, a cheating scandal or someone serving their partner divorce papers.
Over the years, EastEnders has delivered an unbelievable amount of shocking moments, and some of the most memorable ones are permanently etched in our soap-obsessed minds. So, as we approach the 2024 EastEnders Christmas special - which is bound to bring enough drama to last us until the New Year - OK! magazine has had a look at some of the most shocking scenes from past episodes...
Remember that episode of EastEnders that went down in history – probably the most iconic Christmas Day moment whether you witnessed it live or have seen the clips a thousand times?. It's the one where Dirty Den famously handed Angie her divorce papers after discovering her cancer lie, and uttered the unforgettable line: "Happy Christmas, Ange.".
Mike Reid, also known as Frank Butcher, delivered a jaw-dropping surprise to everyone in Albert Square when he made an unexpected return on Christmas Day in 1995. Talk about drama – especially since his wife Pat Butcher got the shock of her life realising she was in quite the pickle having just started a fling with Roy Evans!.
Rewinding back to 2002, Martin Fowler hit Jamie Mitchell with his car, which resulted in Jamie being put on life support in hospital. Jamie's girlfriend, Sonia Jackson, rushed to his side, where they both confessed their eternal love for each other, with Jamie even slipping a ring onto her finger.
