EASTENDERS fanatics are up in arms after the beloved cleaning soap was unexpectedly pulled from its normal slot within the TV schedule.
The lengthy operating BBC sequence, which historically airs Monday to Thursday, has confronted disruptions previously – sometimes because of sporting occasions.
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Nevertheless, this time, it’s not soccer that’s inflicting the shake-up.
The cleaning soap is ready to get replaced on Thursday, October 3 by a particular political interview.
The chat might be performed by BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg and goes to characteristic former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
This modification implies that EastEnders is not going to be broadcast in its typical slot that night.
As an alternative, followers must wait till the next evening to compensate for the most recent happenings in Albert Sq..
The episode has been rescheduled to air on Friday, October 4 – an evening when the cleaning soap shouldn’t be normally broadcast.
The sudden alteration has been confirmed by TV guides for the approaching weeks, and information of the disruption shortly sparked backlash on social media.
Fan account @WalfordEast shared the announcement on X this weekend, stating: “EastEnders is not going to air at its common time on Thursday, October third, because of a particular interview with [Johnson] performed by [Kuenssberg].
“The cleaning soap will as a substitute be broadcast on Friday, October 4th at 7.30 pm, guaranteeing followers don’t miss out on the most recent drama from Albert Sq..”
The put up was met with a flurry of disillusioned reactions from followers.
Many expressed their frustration, questioning why the interview couldn’t have been scheduled on Friday evening or aired on a distinct BBC channel, akin to BBC Information, with out affecting the EastEnders broadcast.
One upset viewer wrote: “Why do they assume everybody will wish to watch this interview? Abysmal.”
One other fan added, “Why can’t Johnson’s interview be proven on Friday? And what makes you assume I’ll be watching it?”
The displeasure continued, with one fan exclaiming, “What the f***?? He’s not even the present Prime Minister.”
One other incredulous viewer requested, “Is that this a joke?”
Amid the ocean of complaints some followers tried to keep up a optimistic outlook, with one commenting: “Not less than it’s nonetheless on that week. Be grateful.”
