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BBC One’s flagship soap EastEnders will face a temporary scheduling shake-up as the channel shifts its focus to Wimbledon 2025 from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 13.
To accommodate daily coverage of the tennis championship, EastEnders will move from BBC One to BBC Two and will air only on Monday and Tuesday during the first week of the tournament — but with double episodes on both nights.
What You Need to Know
- Air Dates (Week of June 30):
- Monday, June 30 — Two episodes back-to-back
- Tuesday, July 1 — Two episodes back-to-back
- Broadcast Channel: BBC Two (instead of BBC One)
- BBC iPlayer: No confirmation yet if episodes will drop at the usual 6am time
- Storylines:
- Tensions rise as Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) clash
- Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) sets a trap for a mystery target
The rearranged schedule allows the BBC to air Wimbledon uninterrupted on its main channel, while still delivering a full week’s worth of EastEnders episodes in just two days.
Wimbledon Takes Priority – Fans React
Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the changes, with mixed reactions. One user joked:
“The temptation to watch the doubles on Monday and Tuesday will be too much, but then what on earth do we do with ourselves for five days?”
Others were more concerned about BBC iPlayer release times, with several hoping the usual 6am drops remain in place.
Despite some frustration, many accepted the change as a necessary compromise to keep both sports and soap fans satisfied.
“All you have to do is switch to BBC Two. It’s better than skipping episodes,” one viewer noted.
Looking Ahead
At the time of writing, the BBC has not confirmed how EastEnders episodes will be released via iPlayer during the Wimbledon fortnight, nor the exact format for the week commencing July 7.
Fans are encouraged to check BBC listings, iPlayer updates, and EastEnders’ social media channels for the latest broadcast information.
