EastEnders‘ 40^th anniversary celebrations are upon us. The BBC soap is going all-out for its impressive milestone next week, including an hour-long special and a 30-minute live episode.

Beyond the regular episodes, there are also special spin-off shows planned which take viewers behind the scenes at the soap, while some of the cast will also be popping up on other popular programmes.

BBC Four also has a real treat for fans on Sunday (February 16), with a special EastEnders night that’s guaranteed to keep fans entertained for hours.

Struggling to keep track of it all? Don’t worry, as we’re on hand with a special EastEnders 40^th anniversary TV guide, keeping track of all the shows that fans won’t want to miss.

Friday, February 14

7.00pm: Celebrity Antiques Roadshow: Max Bowden vs Danielle Harold (BBC Two)

Former EastEnders cast members Max Bowden and Danielle Harold go head-to-head as they hunt out antiques in the Cotswolds.

9.10pm: EastEnders Sings at the BBC (BBC Four)

Ex-EastEnders star Shaun Williamson (aka Barry) takes viewers on a trip through the BBC archive, celebrating some of the cast’s best musical moments from the past 40 years.

10.40pm: The Graham Norton Show (BBC One)

Ross Kemp is among the guests interviewed.

Saturday, February 15

7.50pm: Bridge of Lies (BBC One)

Adam Woodyatt, Molly Rainford, Michelle Collins and Micah Balfour take on Ross Kemp’s gameshow in a celebrity special.

8.35pm: The Weakest Link (BBC One) – repeat

Another chance to see eight EastEnders cast members tested over their general knowledge in the popular gameshow.

Sunday, February 16

Another chance to see the Antiques Roadshow team take over the set of EastEnders in a special episode.

7.00pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) – repeat

Another chance to see the memorable two-hander episode between Den and Angie Watts. Originally broadcast on October 16, 1986.

7.30pm: Ross Kemp Remembers… Sharongate (BBC Four)

Legendary cast member Ross Kemp reflects on the explosive climax to the Grant, Sharon and Phil love triangle.

7.45pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) – repeat

Another chance to see the unforgettable episode where Sharon and Phil’s affair was publicly exposed at The Vic. Originally broadcast on October 25, 1994.

8.15pm: Pam St Clement Remembers… Pat and Frank’s affair (BBC Four)

Pam St Clement shares her reflections on the moment that Pat and Frank’s affair was exposed.

8.30pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) – repeat

See exactly how the drama unfolded for yourself. In a special one hour-episode, Pat and Frank face a dramatic evening as Albert Square celebrates Bonfire Night. Originally broadcast on November 2, 2000.

9.30pm: Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker Remember… Yolande and Patrick’s two-hander episode (BBC Four)

Current cast members Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker reflect on a more recent episode – Yolande and Patrick’s emotional two-hander episode from May 2024.

10.00pm: Classic EastEnders (BBC Four) – repeat

See Yolande and Patrick’s two-hander episode again. Originally broadcast on May 7, 2024.

10.30pm: Just Another Day (BBC Four) – repeat

Originally broadcast in 1987, a trip down memory lane as journalist John Pitman (who died in 2018) visits Albert Square to meet the EastEnders cast.

11.10pm: EastEnders Family Album (BBC Four) – repeat

A celebratory special looking back on past storylines. Originally broadcast to mark the 15^th anniversary of EastEnders in 2000.

12.05am: EastEnders: The Whole Truth (BBC Four) – repeat

Superfan Gaby Roslin goes behind the scenes at EastEnders to examine the suspects in Phil Mitchell’s shooting. Originally broadcast in 2001.

12.30am: Wogan (BBC Four) – repeat

EastEnders stars Michael Cashman, Letitia Dean, Gillian Taylforth and Susan Tully are interviewed. Originally broadcast in 1988.

Monday, February 17

7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)

The first episode of the 40^th anniversary week. Billy and Honey excitedly prepare to tie the knot, Phil makes a heartbreaking decision, and Cindy uses dirty tricks to smoke out her attacker.

8.00pm: EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square (BBC One)

Ross Kemp celebrates EastEnders‘ 40^th anniversary with this special one-hour documentary featuring iconic cast members and looking back at past storylines.

Tuesday, February 18

7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)

The second episode of the 40^th anniversary week. Cindy puts herself in control, Stacey makes a daring confession, and Reiss’s shocking return changes everything.

8.00pm: EastEnders Revealed: The Lock-In (BBC Three)

Joe Swash returns to the EastEnders set, joining the cast in the Queen Vic for interviews to celebrate the 40^th anniversary.

8.50pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) – repeat

Another chance to see Diane Parish (Denise Fox) and Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) interviewed by Stacey Dooley. Originally broadcast in 2020.

Wednesday, February 19

7.30pm: EastEnders (BBC One)

In an hour-long special, lives are in peril as a tragic disaster engulfs Albert Square, Linda is on a mission to help a friend in need, and Denise faces a huge decision.

Thursday, February 20

7.30pm: EastEnders Live (BBC One)

EastEnders goes live as part of the show’s 40th anniversary week. Walford’s residents fight to save their friends and neighbours inside the Vic. Denise takes a big step as she chooses between Jack and Ravi, following a public vote where fans decide who she should be with.

Saturday, February 22

9.20pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) – repeat

Another chance to see Lacey Turner and Jessie Wallace interviewed by Stacey Dooley. Originally broadcast in 2020.

Sunday, February 23

9.30pm: EastEnders: Secrets from the Square (BBC Three) – repeat

Another chance to see Kellie Bright and Letitia Dean interviewed by Stacey Dooley in a landladies’ special. Originally broadcast in 2020.