What time is EastEnders on tonight? Get up-to-date schedules and changes here
The soap is moving around in the schedules due to the FIFA World Cup 2026...
EastEnders’ schedule has been disrupted by sporting fixtures for the last few months, but thankfully at the moment it is back to normal – so what time does it air on Wednesday, September 16, and is it on BBC iPlayer as normal?
EastEnders is supposed to air from Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm. Each episode also drops 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?
When is EastEnders on tonight? And is it streaming on BBC iPlayer yet?
EastEnders is on screens tonight (Wednesday, September 16). It will air at the usual time of 7.30pm-8pm on BBC One.
The episode is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer from 6am, where it is released early every day for those who can’t wait to delve into the Walford drama.
But what’s happening on EastEnders in the next episode? We have everything you need to know.
EastEnders spoilers for tonight – Penny’s baby lie exposed
As the Square continues to reel following Zoe’s death, new life is about to arrive with Penny and Vinny’s baby due. It’s Vinny’s 30th birthday, but Penny is feeling too guilty about her lies over the baby father to be in a celebratory mood.
She tells Lauren she has to tell Vinny the truth before the baby is born. Lauren tries to persuade her not to, but Penny is adamant.
After a jibe from Suki during Vinny’s party, Penny goes outside for some air. And then her waters break.
As she gets to the hospital, Vinny is in a state and needs sobering up by Gina and Harry before he can go. He gets there just in time to see his son being born.
Penny soon decides she can’t tell him the truth and asks Lauren to keep quiet too. But someone has overheard everything…
Also in EastEnders tonight…
Gemma is determined to find her place in the community and cooks a meal for the grieving Slaters. But things do not go to plan…
Elswhere, Patrick asks Oscar to talk to Josh, who is not opening up after Zoe’s death. But it’s hard for them to contain their feelings for each other and it’s not long before they end up kissing.
