With the instalment mostly set in 1985, the return of the original opening sequence is a nod not only to the era in which we see Phil interact with his nearest and dearest, but also to the soap’s 40th anniversary next week.
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….
Ahead of the big week, BBC Four will broadcast EastEnders Sings at the BBC, a look back at archive performances from cast members from Top of the Pops.
Here's what EastEnders fans can expect as the soap celebrates its 40th anniversary on 19 February 2025:.
