EastEnders releases first spoilers for game-changing anniversary episode

Linda is shaken by the past.

By Sophie Dainty

9 Feb 2023

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EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders has released the first spoilers for the show's much-anticipated anniversary episode.

The BBC soap sent fans into a frenzy over the weekend by releasing a new trailer, teasing a game-changing story for Linda Carter, Stacey Slater, Suki Panesar, Kathy Beale, Denise Fox and Sharon Watts airing later in February.

The six women take centre stage in the new footage, with an ominous voiceover warning: "In a flash, everything changes."

In a flash... everything changes. 💥#EastEnders - 7.30pm - Monday 20th February - @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer. pic.twitter.com/TkYnHQTRCO
— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) February 6, 2023

Official spoilers for the week commencing Monday, February 20 confirm an eventful night in The Vic for the women of Walford, which will also leave Linda shaken by the past.

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Suki and Nish will put their new plan into action, while Sharon also finds advice from an unlikely source following problems of her own.

Sharon is taking matters into her own hands by the end of the week, as Denise struggles to fight her growing lust for Ravi...

Monday, February 20

It's an eventful night for the women of Walford at The Vic, Linda is shaken by the past, and Nish and Suki put their plan into action.

Tuesday, February 21

Kim tries to rope in a man to help with her latest venture, Sharon seeks advice from an unlikely source, and Freddie and Bobby get creative.

Wednesday, February 22

Denise can’t resist temptation, while Keanu’s behaviour catches up with him. Not wanting to make the wrong decision, Linda seeks advice.

Thursday, February 23

Denise plays with fire, but at what cost? Nish continues to scheme to get what he wants. Sharon takes matters into her own hands and makes her feelings known.

Show writer Daran Little has also been teasing the episode over on Twitter, saying it is "something a little bit different and a big tribute to the icon women of Walford".

EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw first teased the episode before Christmas, while confirming Linda's future on the show.

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"Linda’s still very much at the heart of Albert Square and it’s so great to have Kellie [Bright]," he said to Digital Spy and other media.

"She’s not going to get over Mick very quickly. She was just reunited with him then he was snatched away from her, so it won’t be all smiles straight away, but there are big plans for Linda.

"She’s going to start shooting something in January that goes out in February and it’s something that we as a show haven’t done before. Linda’s at the centre of that."

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, with first look episodes dropping at 6am.