The latest episode of BBC's EastEnders has been praised by fans for its touching tribute to the Queen after she passed away aged 96 on Thursday, September 8. The soap's schedule has changed over the last few days as broadcasters have adjusted or removed shows to air special coverage.
The BBC suspended its regular programming from lunchtime on the day in question as the nation entered a mourning period for its longest-reigning monarch. And on Monday, September 12, EastEnders filmed a topical scene to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
The instalment started movingly with no theme tune. It then cut to Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, looking at a framed photograph of Her Majesty in the Queen Vic pub. There was then a period of silence before the landlady discussed the Queen's reign with Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).
