By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders in the coming months. Heres how it works. While Lola's story will begin later this year, she will still be on screen for a while to come. The following characters have departed EastEnders in 2023. Sadly, it's coming round quicker than we might like. Its certainly an issue that is creating huge discussion and division among fans, so what do you think? She was worried that she would have to sell the house in order to pay it off, but Sonia's lover Reiss (Jonny Freeman) suggested the idea that she find a lodger to help with her financial issues. The BBC soap has been working closely with appropriate charities throughout the research process as well. A BBC spokesperson, added: "We wish Maddy all the very best for the future". This was a unilateral decision by the BBC, despite the efforts of our station and others to keep the show on the air. A Million Little Things season 5 episode 12: Gary and Maggie make life-changing decisions, Fatal Attraction's Lizzy Caplan: 'Covid ate my perm!'. CPB and PBS are separate organizations. The episodes have been cut to anywhere from 18 to 25 minutes long due to a production break due to the pandemic. The final episode to air before the shutdown came on June 16th which also serves as EastEnders 6122nd episode. Eastenders has never been offered in my market. Each local public broadcasting station makes its own programming choices, as CPB is prohibited from interfering with editorial decisions related to programming on local public television and radio stations. "Theyve been so amazing in sharing their experiences with me, and Im so lucky to have them. Scarlett Butcher the daughter of troublesome Janine, had a turbulent time in the Square thanks to her mum's schemes. We've got spoilers, gossip and exclusive interviews for you.