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Major EastEnders star teases ‘classic’ Christmas and ‘bonkers’ anniversary episodes

EastEnders star Michelle Collins reveals there will be nods to 'classic' EastEnders moments in the upcoming festive episode that teases Cindy Beale's downfall after her affair

So there were lots of nods to the past, like Arthur Fowler’s breakdown all the way back in 1986.” Michelle adds: “You can expect classic EastEnders, there will be turkey and sprouts - it’s got a bit of everything!” Christmas in Walford is always trouble from shocking affair reveals, to tragic accidents, deaths and spectacular family rows. The 40th anniversary, which is set to be a week’s worth of nostalgia and a live episode and will air in February to mark the show’s beginnings in 1985.

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