BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 What time is EastEnders on tonight? Get up-to-date schedules and changes here The soap is on as normal this week BBC iPlayer BBC One Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 Between major sporting events and unexpected last-minute changes, the soap’s schedule is often disrupted by ever-changing world events – but what time is EastEnders on tonight (Thursday, May 7), and is it on BBC iPlayer as normal? EastEnders is supposed to air from Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30 pm, with each episode also dropping that day at 6am on BBC iPlayer. However, this isn’t always the case, and the soap sometimes has to move as other events take priority. But when is EastEnders on today? And is it available on BBC iPlayer yet? Max is jealous that Linda is moving on (Credit: BBC) When is EastEnders on tonight? And is it streaming on BBC iPlayer yet? EastEnders is on tonight, Thursday, May 7, at its usual time of 7.30pm on BBC One. The episode will air for half an hour. It has already been released on BBC iPlayer, where each episode usually drops at 6am between Monday and Thursday. But what’s happening on EastEnders tonight? Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Gina helps Cindy celebrate her birthday (Credit: BBC) EastEnders spoilers for today – election day has arrived! It’s the day of the election in EastEnders spoilers for today, and Bea attempts to get last-minute votes for Ian. Meanwhile, a guilty Ian tries to reverse his smear campaign against Elaine after seeing how much it upset her. Elaine attempts to be cordial, but it’s clear she is upset by his actions. As the results are announced, who will be victorious? Denise asks Jack about investing in the hair salon (Credit: BBC) Elsewhere, Nicola tries to support George after Eddie tries to manipulate him into finding him a place to spend his dying days. But will she tell him about the money that Eddie has offered her that will get them out of their financial pickle?Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Max and Cindy prepare to celebrate their joint birthday party in Harry’s Barn, but tensions grow between Max and Linda when he discovers that she’s slept with Grant. Trying to pretend that the news about Grant and Linda hasn’t bothered him, a jealous Max makes a shocking move. At his party with Cindy, he asks her to move in with him, and she accepts. Max asks Cindy to move in with him (Credit: BBC) What else happens in EastEnders today? Elsewhere, Sam checks in on Denise after she fell asleep at work the previous day. Denise confirms she’s booked a doctor’s appointment for her tiredness. Sam later gives Denise an idea when she suggests that Jack invest in Fox & Hair. But will Jack agree? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 7 May 2026, 09:05 Previous Story Next Story
