EastEnders will air at 7:45 PM on Christmas Day for a 30-minute episode on BBC One. The Christmas special will see characters confront consequences from their past, present, and future. The episode will focus on escalating situations at the Vic for the Slaters and a joint family Christmas dinner for the Beales and Brannings.
On Boxing Day, EastEnders will broadcast at a later time of 9:30 PM on BBC One, also for 30 minutes, immediately following the Call the Midwife Christmas special. This episode will feature police presence on the Square as Walford deals with the aftermath of an explosive Christmas Day, with shocking secrets revealed and characters struggling to find a way forward. Meanwhile, the Mitchells will be seen enjoying a family dinner, and Nigel will be preparing for a special Christmas.