EASTENDER fans spot a ‘clue’ that an iconic feature is getting a huge shakeup for the soap’s 40th anniversary.
The show’s gearing up to celebrate its big birthday in style with a live episode, viewer participation and an abundance of accompanying content.
EASTENDER fans spot a ‘clue’ that an iconic feature is getting a huge shakeup for the soap’s 40th anniversary[/caption]
Viewers will be able to decide who Denise ends up with as a suitor[/caption]
Will fans decide Denise should be with Jack?[/caption]
Now, fans believe they’ve discovered there might be something else happening to add to the excitement.
The BBC have uploaded a video of the soap’s theme tune over the years to YouTube and it’s sent fans into a frenzy.
The video has been captioned: “Let’s watch back all of the classic theme tunes and credits from EastEnders over the years!”
Fans have gone wild in response believing it means a new version of the iconic tune is coming for the 40th anniversary.
“A new version for the 40th looms” declared one viewer.
Another stated: “I hope there will be a new version! Something with violins again.”
A third declared: “Guess we’re getting a new opening on the 40th anniversary?.”
“New one soon?!?!?!?!” questioned another.
While another fan said: “New theme and titles coming up for the big 4 0?????.”
Meanwhile, EastEnders have confirmed that fans will be able to make two interactive decisions during the show’s episode for the 40th anniversary on the 19th February.
Viewers will be able to vote for either Ravi or Jack to decide who Denise Fox ends up with but it won’t be the only decision that viewers get to make.
Whilst details are remaining under wraps, it has been confirmed that the outcome of the decision will have a huge effect on Walford.
The live episode will then kick off at 7:30pm on the 20th February.
Also showing will be an exclusive documentary entitled EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square, fronted by Ross Kemp.
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Coming up this year…
Ross Kemp – Kemp will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
It will take fans on a lookback at the show’s biggest moments and most impactful plots over the past four decades.
Elsewhere, BBC Three will air a special 45-minute interview show called EastEnders Revealed: The Lock In, fronted by Joe Swash.
In the show, Joe will chat to some of the cast at the heart of the episode and to find out the behind-the-scenes gossip of the high-stakes antics.
But that’s not all! Because, EastEnders is set to reveal the identity of Cindy’s Christmas Day attacker during the show’s 40th anniversary week.
And much to fans delight, Ross Kemp will be reprising his role as the legendary Grant Mitchell – brother to Phil.
Ross Kemp finally reunites with on-screen brother Steve McFadden for snap on EastEnders after delighting fans with Grant Mitchell return[/caption]
EastEnders airs on BBC1 and is available to stream on BBCIplayer.
