BBC confirms EastEnders will return to screens on September 7 after 12 weeks off air

EASTENDERS is coming back! The BBC has confirmed that the soap will return to screens on 7 September after 12 long weeks off air. 

After nearly three months away, BBC bosses have teased fans with a new date and revealed that everyone "can’t wait for 'series two' to begin".

The long-running soap will be reinstated on our televisions with a new 20 minute format for episodes being shown four times a week.

Things are slowly returning to normal for the residents of Walford, which can only mean one thing – drama will follow. 

Having been off air due to the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the world, things have certainly changed for those living on Albert Square. 

The Queen Victoria will be back open for business and now under new management having been sold from the Carters to Ian and Sharon. 

Viewers will see that although the pub is doing well, things are not looking too good for Ian. 

Dotty is holding the secret about Ian being responsible for the death of Denny, and it’s not long before she decides that Sharon deserves to know the truth.

Like everyone, the residents of London’s East End found lockdown difficult but no one has struggled more than Chantelle who has had to isolate with her abusive husband, Gray. 

Determined to get away from her husband once and for all, Chantelle decides it’s time to put the wheels in motion and sets about meeting a divorce lawyer and planning her escape with her kids but will she be able to get away?

Loved up couple Ruby and Martin have been going from strength to strength in lockdown but then money mysteriously starts disappearing from Ruby’s bank account. 

Taking matters into her own hands, things go awry and her plan ends with terrible consequences. 

And to add insult to injury, it’s not long before Stacey makes her return to Walford.

There’s a whole lot more drama as a shocking accident causes Denise’s past to catch up with her which could have life changing consequences. 

Away from pub the Carters are readjusting to life outside but just as it looks like they have solved one problem, it seems a new face in Walford is taking an interest in one member of the family. 

Will huge secrets cause a rift in Mick and Linda’s relationship? Can they be honest with one another or let their lies destroy them?

Speaking about the return of beloved BBC One soap, Jon Sen, Executive Producer EastEnders said: “From the moment we turned the lights out in The Queen Vic our ambition was to come back with a bang and this autumn certainly does that. 

“As soon as Albert Square reawakens the drama returns at a pace and, although working within social distancing guidelines has certainly given us some new challenges, I am incredibly proud of what everyone has achieved.

"The show is looking fantastic and we can’t wait for “series two” to begin…”