A HUGE explosion will rip through the Queen Vic as part of EastEnders’ 40th anniversary episodes in
February.
It promises to be one of the most sensational storylines in the show’s history, with several characters potentially caught in the blast.
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An insider said: “Bosses are keeping tight-lipped on their plans for the anniversary, so as to not spoil anything for viewers.
“But in scenes just filmed they have shot a huge explosion that tears The Vic apart.
“The pub is always central to the drama but this time they are taking it even further with lives expected to be left hanging in the balance.
“The 40th is such an iconic moment in the show’s history, and bosses want to make sure it’s one that viewers are going to remember.
“News of such a momentous event is set to send fans of the soap into a tailspin of speculation over the next two months.”
The Walford boozer has seen countless memorable moments, including a fire in 2010.
Meanwhile, legendary character Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley, is also returning for the 40th anniversary specials, with top-secret scenes to be filmed over the coming weeks.
Bumbling softie Nigel, stepdad to Clare, was last seen in 1998 leaving for Scotland.
The first episode of EastEnders was watched by a staggering 13 million viewers when it first aired on BBC One on February 19, 1985, with the Queen Vic the centre of all the action from the start.
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