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• James Giles

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Ross Kemp returns to the EastEnders set for its 40th anniversary, meeting cast members past and present and exploring the groundbreaking issues that defined the British soap. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and contributions from Michelle Collins, Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth, Letitia Dean, Jessie Wallace, Anita Dobson and Pam St Clement

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Johnathon Hughes

It’s heartening to see the BBC making such a fuss of EastEnders as it marks its four-decade milestone. In addition to the show itself (tonight’s episode is on at 7:30pm), the centrepiece of the celebrations is this documentary presented by Ross Kemp, aka Grant Mitchell, in which cast members past and present recall how the show’s bold storytelling changed the face of TV drama.

At 11:10pm (11:35pm in Northern Ireland), there’s another chance to see how the cast fared on DIY SOS in 2023 when they transformed a derelict building into a charity hub. They might need those skills to rebuild the Queen Vic after it burns down later this week.

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rolenamePresenterRoss KempParticipantPam St ClementParticipantAnita DobsonParticipantJessie WallaceParticipantLetitia DeanParticipantGillian TaylforthParticipantAdam WoodyattParticipantLucy BenjaminParticipantMichael CashmanParticipantChris ClenshawParticipantMichelle CollinsParticipantJames FarrarParticipantMolly RainfordParticipantColin SalmonParticipantBalvinder SopalEditorDamian LeaskExecutive producerTom KeelingExecutive producerJoe InghamDirectorJames GilesProducerGemma Moulton

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News & features about EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square

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  EastEnders stars celebrate 40 years of iconic soap in exclusive Radio Times photoshoot
  
  Here come the girls!

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  EastEnders 40th anniversary air dates confirmed for documentary specials
  
  The anniversary will be marked by both EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square and EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In.

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  EastEnders legend Anita Dobson emotional as she reunites with Letitia Dean
  
  The pair reunite in Ross Kemp's documentary.

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  EastEnders confirms 40th anniversary documentary with Ross Kemp and 2 iconic former stars
  
  Anita Dobson and Pam St Clement will both be making special appearances.

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  EastEnders confirms no early release episodes in anniversary week
  
  Fans will have to tune in on the night!

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  EastEnders confirms live episode date, hour-long special and an additional audience vote
  
  The choice is yours.

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  EastEnders stars take over Ross Kemp's Bridge of Lies – first look and air date revealed
  
  Four stars involved in the the ongoing 'who attacked Cindy?' storyline will band together on a special Celebrity edition of the game show.

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  Radio Times celebrates EastEnders' 40th anniversary with stunning femme fatale covers
  
  The women of Walford are here!

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  EastEnders announces iconic episode repeats with new intros from key stars – and huge classic box set
  
  Den and Angie, Sharongate and Pat and Frank's affair are among the classic episodes now available.

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