Return to Albert Square's most memorable moments with these specially selected episodes.

EastEnders

In the first visit to Albert Square, the fate of missing resident Reg Cox is revealed to Den, Arthur and Ali when they break into his flat.

19/02/85 - The First Episode

EastEnders - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. 19/02/85 - The First Episode

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Series 1

Arthur and Wicksy make sure that Pete and Nick don't meet. Wicksy keeps winning on fruit machine, while Lofty keeps losing.

66. 03/10/85 - Michelle's Baby - Who's the Daddy?

03/10/85 - Michelle's Baby - Who's the Daddy?

EastEnders - Series 2 - Episode 66

There's a divorce, a proposal and a good old sing-along in the Queen Vic on Christmas Eve.

77. Eastenders 24/12/85 - The First Ever Christmas Special

Eastenders 24/12/85 - The First Ever Christmas Special

EastEnders - Series 2 - Episode 77

Series 2

Den's demands for a divorce lead to a revelation from Angie, but is she telling the truth?

16/10/86 - Den & Angie

EastEnders - Series 3 - Episode 58

58. 16/10/86 - Den & Angie

First of a two-part classic EastEnders episode written by the late Tony Holland that broke the record for British soap viewing, Dirty Den gives divorce papers to his wife Angie.

78. Eastenders 25/12/86 - The Record-Breaking Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/86 - The Record-Breaking Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 3 - Episode 78

Second of a two-part classic EastEnders episode written by the late Tony Holland that broke the record for British soap viewing, Dirty Den gives divorce papers to his wife Angie.

79. Eastenders 25/12/86 - The Record Breaking Christmas Special Part 2

Eastenders 25/12/86 - The Record Breaking Christmas Special Part 2

EastEnders - Series 3 - Episode 79

Series 3

The presence of Elizabeth at the Beales' flat continues to cause problems. Joan pays a visit to Sharon following her breakup with Duncan.

19/05/88 - Goodbye Lofty

EastEnders - Series 5 - Episode 55

55. 19/05/88 - Goodbye Lofty

Series 5

Frank's starts a desperate search for a babysitter. Grant's hiding something inediable in the fridge and Ian wants to inject some drama into the season.

25/12/91 - Grant & Sharon's Wedding

EastEnders - Series 8 - Episode 77

77. 25/12/91 - Grant & Sharon's Wedding

Grant's Boxing Day surprise doesn't have quite the effect he'd planned.

78. Eastenders: 26/12/91 - Mark's Revelation

Eastenders: 26/12/91 - Mark's Revelation

EastEnders - Series 8 - Episode 78

Series 8

Everyone in Albert Square has been invited to Phil and Kathy's engagement at the Queen Vic. But when Grant gets some devastating news it becomes a party no one will forget.

86. 24/10/94 - Sharon & Phil's Affair Revealed

24/10/94 - Sharon & Phil's Affair Revealed

EastEnders - Series 11 - Episode 86

Series 11

The Vic is full of Christmas cheer while the Fowlers put on a brave face. Pat’s plans for a perfect Christmas take a dramatic, unexpected turn.

115. Eastenders 25/12/95 - Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/95 - Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 12 - Episode 115

Robbie gets caught eating turkey while Pat confronts ghosts from her past. Pauline gets a distressing call from Arthur in prison.

116. Eastenders 25/12/95 - Christmas Special Part 2

Eastenders 25/12/95 - Christmas Special Part 2

EastEnders - Series 12 - Episode 116

Series 12

Grant's freedom is in the balance as Tiffany twists the accident on the stairs and reports him to the police, backed by Beppe di Marco.

119. Eastenders 25/12/98 - Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/98 - Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 15 - Episode 119

Bianca and Grant are forced to put aside their differences. Ricky races to the Vic when Phil brings news of what is happening there.

120. Eastenders 25/12/98 - Christmas Special Part 2

Eastenders 25/12/98 - Christmas Special Part 2

EastEnders - Series 15 - Episode 120

Series 15

Alfie prepares to leave the square. Will Kat be going with him? Tensions escalate at the Fowlers, and Sharon surprises Dennis with some news.

153. Eastenders 25/12/05 - Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/05 - Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 22 - Episode 153

The drama continues in Albert square on Christmas day.

154. Eastenders 25/12/05 - Christmas Special Part 2

Eastenders 25/12/05 - Christmas Special Part 2

EastEnders - Series 22 - Episode 154

Series 22

Dot tries to stop Pauline leaving the Square for good. Stacey tells Max she won't stop until she gets what she wants and Sonia knows what she has to do when Martin asks her to marry him.

154. Eastenders 25/12/06 - Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/06 - Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 23 - Episode 154

Sonia's decision to confront Pauline ends disastrously while Stacey threatens to destroy Max's family. Events take a shocking turn as the residents of Walford celebrate Christmas.

155. Eastenders 25/12/06 - Christmas Special Part 2

Eastenders 25/12/06 - Christmas Special Part 2

EastEnders - Series 23 - Episode 155

Series 23

The Beales family are in for a very tense Christmas dinner, and the Branning and Slater families are left stunned after watching a video that should have never been seen...

154. Eastenders 25/12/07 - Christmas Special Part 1

Eastenders 25/12/07 - Christmas Special Part 1

EastEnders - Series 24 - Episode 154

After watching the explosive video, tensions are running high in the Branning family household...

155. Eastenders 25/12/07 - Christmas Special Part 2