EastEnders marks 80 years since V.E day in special episode

EastEnders is set to air a special episode marking 80 years since V.E. Day 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 World War II and the celebrations that took place across the capital on 8th May 1945.

With the symptoms of his dementia taking hold, Nigel (Paul Bradley) believes that it’s 1995 and a party is planned to mark the 50th anniversary of V.E. Day 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 of V.E. Day as the residents of Walford come together 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 history, we wanted to honour and remember those courageous individuals who gave their lives during the war with a special EastEnders episode marking 80 years since V.E. Day.”

In addition to EastEnders there will be specials of BBC Breakfast, Morning Live, The One Show, Antiques Roadshow, The Repair Shop and Saturday Kitchen as well as Who Do You Think You Are, sharing moving personal stories, cherished items, and tributes to wartime resilience. The BBC will also mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with VE Day 80: The Nation Pays Tribute, a live broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer of the military procession and flypast from London presented by Sophie Raworth on Thursday, May 8th.

EastEnders, first look on the BBC iPlayer and every Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm