EastEnders Shunted to BBC Two Amid Wimbledon 2025 Shuffle
EastEnders fans, brace yourselves! BBC One’s beloved soap is taking a backseat to Wimbledon 2025. From Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 13, the much-loved drama will switch channels and change its schedule.
EastEnders Moves to BBC Two with Double Episodes
To make way for full daily tennis coverage, EastEnders will air on BBC Two instead of BBC One during the first week of the tournament. But don’t worry, you won’t miss out — the soap will run only on Monday and Tuesday that week, with two episodes back-to-back each night.
- Air Dates for Week of June 30:
- Monday, June 30 – Two episodes
- Tuesday, July 1 – Two episodes
- Channel: BBC Two, not BBC One
- BBC iPlayer: No word yet if episodes will drop at the usual 6am time
- Storylines to Watch:
- Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) clash sparks tension
- Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) plots a mysterious trap
This reshuffle lets BBC One show Wimbledon uninterrupted while still serving up a full week’s dose of EastEnders — albeit crammed into just two nights.
Wimbledon Clash Splits EastEnders Fans
The soap’s loyal audience has taken to Reddit with mixed feelings. One fan joked:
“The temptation to watch the doubles on Monday and Tuesday will be too much, but then what on earth do we do with ourselves for five days?”
Other viewers worry about BBC iPlayer release times, hoping the usual early morning drops stay intact.
Despite grumbles, many accept the change as a necessary trade-off to keep both tennis and soap fans happy.
“All you have to do is switch to BBC Two. It’s better than skipping episodes,” said one viewer.
What’s Next for EastEnders?
The BBC hasn’t yet confirmed how EastEnders episodes will be released on iPlayer during Wimbledon’s second week starting July 7. Soap fans should keep an eye on BBC listings, iPlayer updates, and official EastEnders social media channels for the latest info.
For now, get ready for a fortnight of tennis drama alongside the usual Albert Square action — just on a different channel and schedule!
