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EastEnders taken off air in latest scheduling changes

Here's when it will be back.

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EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders will not be airing this evening (February 8), as the show faces new scheduling changes.

As we all know, EastEnders has been airing at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening since last year, but unfortunately, tonight's slots is being taken up by BBC One's coverage of the FA Cup.

Sunderland will be taking on Fulham in the fourth round replay commencing at 7.30pm.

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Fans shouldn't worry too much, though, as EastEnders will be airing a Friday night episode this week instead on February 10, with the show returning tomorrow evening (February 9) as usual.

Thursday's episode will see Nish and Vinny wage war against the Mitchells, despite Suki's warnings to stay away.

Furious after learning what's happened, Phil will storm over to the Panesars to confront Nish over his actions, but is thrown when Suki gives her husband an alibi. The Minute Mart is later trashed in a shocking turning of events.

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Lola's story will also continue as she convinces Jay to join her in meeting up with her mum Emma for lunch.

Last night's episode (February 7) saw Emma share her tragic past with Lola, after her true identity was revealed.

Despite some initial hesitation, Lola agreed to let Emma into her life and will take more steps forward with this later in the week.

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As they meet, Emma is keen to progress her relationship with Lola as quickly as possible to make up for lost time.

Elsewhere, a struggling Whitney breaks down in front of Chelsea and tells her about the situation with the baby.

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.

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