EASTENDERS is set to air a special episode next week – as the Queen Vic finally reopens after a devastating explosion.
tore apart the famous pub as part of theBBC.
The soap is set to air a special episode marking 80 years since as the residents of Walford come together to honour and remember those who gave their lives during the war.
The episode will feature poignant nods to wartime Britain including historical footage and music associated with .
across the capital on 8th May 1945.
With the symptoms of his dementia taking hold, and a party is planned to mark the 50th anniversary of in The Vic.
Wanting to mark the moment, Phil and Jean convince Linda to coincide the re-opening of The Vic with the 80th anniversary as the residents of Walford come together.
In order to honour and remember those who gave their lives during the war.
Speaking on the special episode, Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said: “Like many others across the UK who will be marking this poignant moment in .
“We wanted to honour and remember those courageous individuals who gave their lives during the war with a special episode marking 80 years since V.E. Day.”;
Nigel who is played by actor in the BBC soap – is suffering from young onset and has been struggling to cope.
In a recent episode, the vulnerable pensioner was after a brutal gang attack.
However, after opening up to his friends – Phil has reassured him that he will look after him in future and act as his carer.
Elsewhere, which airs every Thursday at 8pm on , has been rescheduled.
Execs at the corporation have decided to air a special programme at 8pm as part of a series of special programmes for the occasion.
Titled “A Celebration to Remember,” the finale of the commemorations will culminate in a stunning concert.
will take to the airwaves instead to front coverage of the spectacular show from Horse Guards Parade in .
will also appear with coverage of the service of thanksgiving from Westminster Abbey earlier that day at 10:45am.
As such, the sixth series of with will continue the next day on Friday instead.
The show focuses on ten talented interior designers as they battle it out for one life changing contact.
, 48, fronts the show alongside magazine editor Michelle Ogundehin, who serves as the judge.
