{"id":505910,"date":"2026-06-18T10:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/505910\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:48:11","slug":"eastenders-confirms-date-of-special-pride-episode-in-advanced-spoilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/505910\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders confirms date of special Pride episode in advanced spoilers"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/p>\n

It’s that time of the year in Walford as EastEnders gears up to celebrate its queer community for Pride as the BBC has revealed when the special episode will air in advanced spoilers<\/a>.
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But before a week of tension can go out on a positive party note, new character Sheila<\/a> (aka killer Gray Atkins<\/a>‘ nan) tries to win over Chelsea Fox and villain Bea Pollard<\/a> continues scheming to damage the relationship between Honey and Billy Mitchell.<\/p>\n

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Despite the drama, the whole of Walford is set to come together for Pride, with the special episode airing on Thursday 2 July at 7.30pm ahead of Saturday, 4 July, in which London hosts its Pride parade. <\/p>\n

As previously announced, La Voix is making an appearance for the Pride-themed episode<\/a>. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star will be performing at the Queen Vic, something she has reportedly dreamt of doing for a long time.<\/p>\n

The channel airing EastEnders between 29 June and 2 July is subject to change due to the FIFA World Cup schedule, but all episodes will be released on iPlayer in the morning as normal.<\/p>\n

The full teaser spoilers follow below.<\/p>\n

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Monday 29 June – 7.30pm<\/p>\n

The Fox-Truemans rally together. Priya questions Max\u2019s intentions. Will tries to help Billy in his battle with Bea.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 30 June – 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Sheila attempts to win Chelsea over. Priya clashes with Cindy. Avani grows suspicious of her mum.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 1 July – 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Max is left rattled by Priya’s behaviour. Cindy and Max toast their engagement in the Vic. Bea’s influence intensifies.<\/p>\n

Thursday 2 July – 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Bea’s behaviour leaves Honey concerned. Cindy clashes with Zoe over business rivalry. Walford celebrates Pride.<\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n

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