Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) told their immediate and extended family to save the date February 19, 2025 for their wedding day.

Of course, this date is significant as it will be the 40th anniversary of the first episode of EastEnders broadcast on television.

Billy and Honey are, of course, a beloved couple and were originally married from 2006 to 2008 – but their marriage ended when Honey left Walford due to Billy’s cheating regarding Jase Dyer’s death (Stephen Lord).

Luckily, when Honey returned to the Square full-time in 2015, the couple reconciled for a while, only to split after Billy cheated on Honey with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White).

After separate romances on both sides – including Honey’s ill-advised and rather bizarre fling with Billy’s surrogate son Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) – Honey and Billy reconciled in 2022 and have been vital stones in their family during the terminal illness of Billy’s granddaughter, Lola Pearce. Brown (Danielle Harold).

Of course, this happy occasion will be just part of the drama, with reports suggesting a huge explosion is set to rock the Queen Vic and put lives at risk.

Speaking of the shocking scenes to come, actor Adam Woodyatt, who plays classic character Ian Beale, recently revealed the episodes due in February, including a live-action episode.

“I can’t say too much, but what I will say is it’s explosive,” he said at a press event.

Executive producer Chris Clenshaw added: “Aside from the live episode, we shot most of it, and it looks great. Expect everything.”

Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt chimed in, saying: “And a little more! Anniversary week is just… crazy!”

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