The BBC has adjusted the broadcast schedule for its flagship soap opera EastEnders this week to accommodate live sports coverage on BBC One, including the World Cup and Wimbledon tennis tournament.
Viewers will still receive the usual four weekly episodes, but all transmissions have been moved to BBC Two.
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Each episode is also available on the streaming service iPlayer from 6 a. m.
on its scheduled broadcast day.
Schedule Changes
BBC One is pre-empting EastEnders to air the World Cup round of 32 match between Ivory Coast and Norway.
Meanwhile, BBC Two will carry Wimbledon tennis coverage during the traditional early evening time slot.
This week's adjusted schedule includes double episodes aired on Monday, June 29, at 7:30 p. m.
and 8 p. m.
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on BBC Two. No episodes will air on Tuesday, June 30, or Friday, July 3.
Single episodes will broadcast at 7:30 p. m.
on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2.
Recent Storylines
Recent plot developments saw the Fox-Trueman family unite as Libby and Chelsea resolved to force Sheila Atkins out.
Bea Pollard returned to live with Billy and Honey Mitchell as part of Will's plan to gather evidence against her.
Ongoing storylines also feature Max Branning getting engaged to Cindy Beale, with a flashforward scene revealing he marries a mystery bride.
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Max and Linda Carter continue to experience mutual attraction.
