To mark its 40th anniversary, EastEnders will air a live episode in Albert Square with a unique twist. In the past, the show went live for special anniversaries, such as in 2010 when Stacey Slater was revealed to have killed Archie Mitchell, and in 2015 for the Who Killed Lucy Beale storyline.
For the 40th anniversary episode in 2025, viewers will have the opportunity to decide the outcome of a love story. This interactive element is a first for EastEnders, allowing the audience to choose how the storyline unfolds. The cast and crew will adapt the scene live based on the viewers’ votes.
Executive producer Chris Clenshaw expressed excitement about the milestone event, promising a week full of drama and surprises. The anniversary week will feature familiar faces returning and nods to the show’s history, leading up to the live episode. In addition to going live, the show is introducing an extra twist by letting viewers influence the storyline.
While specific details about the anniversary week are being kept under wraps, Clenshaw assured fans that it will be a must-watch week with shocking twists that will have lasting impacts on Albert Square and its residents.
The live 40th-anniversary episode will be broadcast from BBC Elstree Centre in February 2025. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be part of EastEnders history by shaping the outcome of a significant storyline.
