BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 4 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 4 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 4 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 4 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 (Monday, May 4), 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? Phil helps Julie clear Nigel’s room (Credit: BBC) When is EastEnders on tonight? And is it streaming on BBC iPlayer yet? EastEnders is on tonight, Monday, May 4, 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 Sam and Phil are on hand to support Julie (Credit: BBC) EastEnders spoilers for today – Walford residents celebrate Nigel’s life Nicola and George are thrilled that they can finally take baby Ivy home from the hospital in EastEnders spoilers for today. But, as they return to Albert Square, they find their family has put on a surprise welcome home party for the baby. Overwhelmed by the enormity of having to look after a premature baby at home, Nicola orders everyone to leave. However, she and Gina later share a heart-to-heart, and Nicola is warmed as she watches George being a great dad to Ivy. Baby Ivy comes home (Credit: BBC) However, the peace doesn’t last long, and Nicola and George are soon at loggerheads again. Nicola discovers George has had his phone switched off, and he has missed calls, which she assumes are from the hospital.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. Worried about why the hospital would be calling so soon after they were discharged, Nicola calls back. However, she is shocked by the identity of the caller and heads to the hospital to confront them. Once there, she is shocked to come face-to-face with Eddie Knight, who reveals he’s dying. Also, Phil attempts to adjust to life after Nigel’s death and asks Grant to spend the day together, but still feeling rejected by Mark, he turns down Phil’s offer. Julie prepares to head to Nigel’s care home to collect his belongings, but she decides to keep it from Phil so as not to upset him. Kat spies an emotional Julie in the Minute Mart who reveals all. Kat heads to No.55 to tell Sam and Phil what Julie is preparing to face alone. The pair head to the care home to support Julie, but while they’re packing Nigel’s things, Julie finds a letter. She can’t bring herself to read it, but what does it say? Eddie is back (Credit: BBC) What else happens in EastEnders today? Ian is consumed by his council campaign but is upset to discover that the majority of supporters are voting for Elaine. Ian tries to bribe Harvey, Howie and Mo for votes at the allotment, but his effort falls flat. However, Bea arrives with a solution. She suggests a smear campaign video about Elaine, sure it will help sway people’s votes. Ian has his doubts, but Bea is adamant that it is a great plan. Elsewhere, Linda is jealous of Max and Cindy’s new romance and starts to feel sorry for herself. However, after a chat with Grant, she soon perks up when he encourages her to pamper herself. Meanwhile, Harry agrees to lend Gina money from Harry’s Barn to help with the Knight Fusion accounts. But will his plan to help out one family business by borrowing from the other lead to disaster? Also, Kat and Alfie are upset to learn that their regular punters are drinking at the allotments. But why are they bypassing The Vic, and how can Kat and Alfie convince their loyal customers to come back? 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 4 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 4 May 2026, 09:05 Previous Story Next Story
