EastEnders' schedule is in chaos this week - but there's some good news for fans

Here's when and where you can watch EastEnders this week...
Claire Crick

There’s bad news for EastEnders fans this week as the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to play havoc with the usual TV schedules.

Soap fans are used to their favourite shows being moved to a later time or to different channels when major sporting events are happening… and in some cases soaps have been known to be cancelled completely to make way for football.

However, there is some good news for EastEnders fans. Although this week’s episodes have been moved to different times and channels, we will still get all four episodes of the soap as usual. Phew!

Kim and Howie looking happy as Denise raises a glass to them
Denise tells her family about her cancer diagnosis at Kim and Howie’s party this week (Credit: BBC)

When and where is EastEnders airing this week?

This week, episodes will air on Monday to Thursday as usual. The changes are where the episodes will air and at what time.

On Monday and Tuesday, you will be able to watch EastEnders at the usual time of 7.30 pm but on BBC Two instead of BBC One.

Wednesday and Thursday’s episodes will return to BBC One, but will be shown at the later time of 8.30 pm.

All four episodes will land on BBC iPlayer at 6 am on the morning of transmission as usual.

Libby and Chelsea looking stressed at the hospital in EastEnders
Libby returns this week and soon causes drama for Chelsea (Credit: BBC)

What happens in EastEnders this week?

Monday, June 15

Jack turns to Phil to help persuade Denise to get treatment for her cancer. However, Denise doesn’t take kindly to Phil’s concern and throws him out of the house. Eventually, Denise tells her family about her cancer diagnosis during an engagement party for Kim and Howie, leaving everyone shocked. Also, Vinny feels sidelined at a midwife appointment with Penny and Bea moves into Mo’s spare room.

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Tuesday, June 16

With her family’s support, Denise calls the hospital back and prepares for her month-long stay in hospital for treatment. Libby also comes home to Walford to support her mum, and the pair share an emotional reunion. Also, Vinny asks Penny to move in with him, and Chelsea admits to Libby that Gray’s nan, Sheila. has been sending cheques for Jordan that she’s never cashed.

Billy and Bea talking in the market, Billy looks stressed in EastEnders
Bea comes between Billy and Honey again this week (Credit: BBC)

Wednesday, June 17

Vinny is excited about moving in with Penny, but Penny worries about how to break the news to Gina. Libby also sees that Chelsea is struggling financially now that she can no longer work while looking after Jordan. Taking matters into her own hands, she calls Sheila for help. Also, Ian sacks Johnny as his lawyer.

Thursday, June 18

Ian asks Kathy for help to hire a top lawyer, while Chelsea and Libby arrange to meet with Sheila. Sheila promises she has no contact with Gray, and Chelsea accepts her money. Will Chelsea live to regret her decision? Also, Penny and Gina avoid talking about moving, and Bea meddles in Honey and Billy’s marriage.

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