EastEnders (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 3.9
Released in 1985, EastEnders is a drama, crime and soap series.
What it’s about. The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.
Who’s in it. EastEnders stars Rose Ayling-Ellis as Frankie Lewis, Aidan O'Callaghan as Lewis Butler and Steve McFadden as Phil.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, EastEnders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch EastEnders page.
If you liked it. Fans of EastEnders tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch EastEnders (1985)?
- In US, EastEnders is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is EastEnders worth watching?
- EastEnders holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in EastEnders?
- EastEnders stars Rose Ayling-Ellis, Aidan O'Callaghan and Steve McFadden.
- When was EastEnders released?
- EastEnders was released in 1985.