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EastEnders fans fury as soap is victim of schedule shake-up – and this time it’s not sport to blame
Viewers were left baffled by the reason for the show being shunted off screens
EASTENDERS enthusiasts are up in arms after the beloved soap was unexpectedly pulled from its usual slot in the TV schedule.
The long running BBC series, which traditionally airs Monday to Thursday, has faced disruptions in the past - typically due to sporting events.
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However, this time, it’s not football that’s causing the shake-up.
The soap is set to be replaced on Thursday, October 3 by a special political interview.
The chat will be conducted by BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg and is going to feature former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
This change means that EastEnders will not be broadcast in its typical slot that evening.
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Instead, fans will have to wait until the following night to catch up on the latest happenings in Albert Square.
The episode has been rescheduled to air on Friday, October 4 - a night when the soap is not usually broadcast.
The unexpected alteration has been confirmed by TV guides for the coming weeks, and news of the disruption quickly sparked backlash on social media.
Fan account @WalfordEast shared the announcement on X this weekend, stating: "EastEnders will not air at its regular time on Thursday, October 3rd, due to a special interview with [Johnson] conducted by [Kuenssberg].
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"The soap will instead be broadcast on Friday, October 4th at 7.30 pm, ensuring fans don’t miss out on the latest drama from Albert Square."
The post was met with a flurry of disappointed reactions from fans.
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Many expressed their frustration, questioning why the interview couldn’t have been scheduled on Friday night or aired on a different BBC channel, such as BBC News, without affecting the EastEnders broadcast.
One upset viewer wrote: "Why do they assume everyone will want to watch this interview? Abysmal."
Another fan added, "Why can’t Johnson’s interview be shown on Friday? And what makes you think I’ll be watching it?"
The displeasure continued, with one fan exclaiming, "What the f***?? He’s not even the current Prime Minister."
Another incredulous viewer asked, "Is this a joke?"
Amid the sea of complaints some fans tried to maintain a positive outlook, with one commenting: "At least it’s still on that week. Be grateful."
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