What time is EastEnders on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed
EastEnders fans have an almighty set of episodes ahead of them this Christmas and New Year, with scandals galore - but when can we watch them on TV this year?
Fans are no doubt preparing for dramatic scenes on EastEnders this Christmas.
Christmas Day is set to air some explosive scenes, as an affair causes carnage for two families. There’s other moments going on too, while it likely won’t be as deadly as last year.
The Six took centre stage in 2023 when Linda Carter killed Keanu Taylor, and Denise Fox almost killed Nish Panesar – months on from the moment being teased in a flashforward. But what will happen this time around and what is the schedule looking like for the BBC soap?
We’ve got concern for one Walford legend, to a big choice for another resident. One character is left put out, as two others must face the music. Here’s all you need to know as the episodes draw closer…
Fans are no doubt preparing for dramatic scenes on EastEnders this Christmas (
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
What time is EastEnders on Christmas Day? What happens?
This Christmas Day, EastEnders will be on twice for two 30-minute episodes. One will air at 7:30pm, and the second part will be much later at 10:35pm in a move that has divided fans. It’s thought the episode will not be dropping on BBC iPlayer that morning, while the show is yet to share their schedule for the week.
As for what happens, there’s one major plot running through the whole episode leading to huge scenes. Cindy Beale’s affair with Junior Knight comes to light.
In the lead-up, evidence emerges that could reveal all, and Cindy fights to cover her tracks. But it seems nothing can stop the secret from coming out as Christmas Day sees “secrets and lies throw a wrecking ball into the Beale family”.
The shocking truth about Cindy is revealed in spectacular fashion at The Queen Vic and all hell breaks loose between the families. Elsewhere, Ruby Allen leaves Stacey Slater infuriated amid her growing feelings for ex Martin Fowler.
Phil Mitchell continues to isolate himself and Sharon Watts senses he isn’t himself. She soon finds herself confiding in an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Denise Fox and Ravi Gulati get closer, while she still has feelings for her ex-husband Jack Branning – so who will she choose?
When else is EastEnders on over Christmas and New Year?
The entire festive schedule for the ITV soap is as follows:
Monday December 23 – 7:30pm
Tuesday December 24 (Christmas Eve) – 7:45pm
Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) – 7:30pm and 10:35pm (30 minutes each)
Thursday 26 December (Boxing Day) – 8:30pm
Monday December 30 – 7:30pm
New Year’s Eve – 7:30pm
New Year’s Day – 10pm