EastEnders Dominates British Soap Awards 2025 with Eight Big Wins!
EastEnders smashed the competition at the 2025 British Soap Awards, bagging a whopping eight awards — more than any other show this year. The glitzy ceremony took place at the iconic Hackney Empire in London and was hosted by singer and presenter Jane McDonald.
Legendary actor Sir David Jason handed over the night’s top prize, the Best British Soap Award, to the EastEnders cast, cementing their reign as the nation’s soap royalty.
EastEnders’ Winning Streak: Full List of Awards
- Best British Soap – EastEnders
- Best Leading Performer – Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater)
- Best Dramatic Performance – Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell)
- Best Single Episode – Phil’s Psychosis: The Mitchells in 1985
- Scene of the Year – Angie Watts’ ghost returns for the 40th anniversary
- Villain of the Year – Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar)
- Best Comedy Performance – Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson)
- Best On-Screen Partnership – Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter (Patrick & Yolande Trueman)
The BBC soap wowed fans and critics alike with its gripping storylines and heartfelt 40th-anniversary tributes, sealing its place at the top.
Hollyoaks and Emmerdale Shine Too
Hollyoaks wasn’t far behind, scooping three awards, including:
- Best Family – The Osbornes
- Best Newcomer – Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne)
- Best Storyline – Sibling Sexual Abuse between Jack Junior and Frankie Osborne
Emmerdale claimed two awards:
- Best Young Performer – Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor)
- Tony Warren Award – Mike Plant, veteran cameraman
Coronation Street Left Behind with Single Award
Coronation Street took home just one award this year — the Outstanding Achievement Award for David Neilson, who has played beloved Roy Cropper for nearly 30 years.
Catch the Action on ITV
The star-studded ceremony, held on May 31, will air on ITV1 and ITVX on Thursday, June 5 at 8pm. Don’t miss it!
Why EastEnders’ Sweep Matters
EastEnders is enjoying a creative comeback, with fans praising its bold storylines tackling mental health, family drama, and shocking returns. The Mitchells’ anniversary episode, spotlighting Phil’s psychosis, was hailed as one of the most powerful soap episodes in years.
