EASTENDERS TO AIR SPECIAL EPISODES MARKING 80 YEARS SINCE VE DAY

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 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.”

EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.