December 21st 2024.
As EastEnders approaches its 40th anniversary, the show is pulling out all the stops to make it a truly memorable year. Star Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, has described the plans for the milestone as "bonkers" and fans are buzzing with excitement over what's to come.
While much of the details are being kept under wraps for now, it has been confirmed that The Queen Vic will be blown up as part of the celebrations. And in a groundbreaking move, viewers will have the chance to vote on the outcome of a particular storyline during the anniversary week.
Show boss Chris Clenshaw has teased that the plans for the anniversary are "explosive" and that fans can expect "everything" from the live episode and beyond. "We've pretty much shot most of it and it's looking brilliant," he said.
Adam Woodyatt echoed Chris' sentiments, adding that viewers should "expect everything and more" from the anniversary week. "It's bonkers," he enthused. "When we first picked up the scripts, we were all like, 'What the f---?!' But we've managed to pull it off and it's honestly brilliant."
Needless to say, we're all very intrigued and can't wait to see what EastEnders has in store for its 40th anniversary. But in the meantime, the show is also gearing up for a dramatic Christmas in Walford.
As Cindy Beale's affair with Junior Knight threatens to be exposed, fans can expect an explosive festive season. And according to Chris, this year's Christmas episode will be a classic EastEnders episode, following last year's format-breaking flashforward.
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