EASTENDERS ANNOUNCE LIVE EPISODE FOR 40th ANNIVERSARY, PLUS INTERACTIVE STORYLINE

EastEnders is going live for a full episode as part of its celebrations for its 40th anniversary but this time with a twist as the audience will have the power to decide the outcome of one storyline.

In a first for the soap, the anniversary week will have an added twist to include an interactive element where the viewers will be able to choose their desired outcome of a love story.

Whilst those in question currently remain under wraps, their fate will remain firmly in the viewers’ hands and the outcome will play out during the live episode as the cast and crew will be set to adapt the scene to portray whichever result is voted for by the public.

Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer said of the live episode: “The 40th anniversary is a milestone event for EastEnders, and we have been planning this week for a long time to ensure that it’s a week full of drama and surprises...

"In fact, as our regular audience will know, we have already seen the return of familiar faces and have many more nods to our history to come which will all build up to our momentous anniversary week...

"This time, as well as going live, we are adding an extra twist and for the very first time in the history of the show and as a gift to the viewers, we are giving the audience the power to have their say in choosing the outcome of one of our storylines...

"Whilst we’re still keeping the finite details of the 40th close to our chest, I can promise that it will be an unmissable week full of shocking twists that will change Albert Square, and the lives of those who live in it, forever.”

The episode will broadcast live from BBC Elstree Centre in February.