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4.3 / 10(231 votes)IMDbTV-PGFirst Aired: 198542 Seasons

EastEnders

Series Overview

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

42 Seasons • 7331 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1985 – Present

Premiered: Tue, Feb 19, 1985

Created By
Julia SmithJulia Smith
Tony Holland

Upcoming Broadcast Premiere

Season 42, Episode 166: “19/10/2026”

Airing Tomorrow
Scheduled: Mon, Oct 19, 202628 minutes

Driven by determination, Kat continues her search for answers; Cindy returns from her honeymoon, and she's not alone.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Club Crush | Behind The Scenes | EastEndersOfficial

Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2024-08-28

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Julia Smith, Tony Holland

Original Score & Music

Simon May, Keith Harris

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for EastEnders.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EastEnders

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is EastEnders about?

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

How many seasons does EastEnders have?

EastEnders comprises 42 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in EastEnders?

Key cast members in EastEnders include Not specified.

Who created or directed EastEnders?

EastEnders was developed and directed by Julia Smith, Tony Holland.