BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 5 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 5 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 5 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 5 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 (Tuesday, May 5), 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? George goes to see Eddie (Credit: BBC) When is EastEnders on tonight? And is it streaming on BBC iPlayer yet? EastEnders is on tonight, Tuesday, May 5, 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 Elaine and Ian go head to head (Credit: BBC) EastEnders spoilers for today – George comes face-to-face with Eddie George is determined to find out where Nicola’s been in EastEnders spoilers for today. He quizzes her about her whereabouts, but she lies to him, not wanting him to know about Eddie Knight. But Nicola’s fibs are rumbled when George finds a parking ticket from the hospital. Nicola spills the beans, and George heads off to find Eddie. When George arrives at the ward, he’s shocked by how frail Eddie is. But back home, Gina and Kojo are shocked to learn about where George has gone…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. Ian is cross with Oscar today (Credit: BBC) Elsewhere, both Ian and Elaine are nervous as they prepare for the Walford debate. But things go wrong when Oscar swaps Ian’s speech! Elaine calmly steps in to help. But Ian’s embarrassed, and he’s still fuming at Jimmy’s birthday party. So he gives Bea permission to post the video she’s got… Eddie is back (Credit: BBC) What else happens in EastEnders today? Linda’s fretting about Johnny and her worries get worse when Elaine tells her Johnny’s got money trouble. After a chat with Grant, though, Linda’s given food for thought about her fractious relationship with her son. Later, she tells Denise she’s selling her share of Fox & Hare. Across the Square, landlady Kat is fuming when she finds out about the men’s secret allotment drinks. She gives a startled Howie and Harvey a piece of her mind! 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 5 May 2026, 09:05 By Claire Crick 5 May 2026, 09:05 Previous Story Next Story
