EastEnders is getting its own FAST channel - here's how to tune in

EastEnders is among the TV programmes getting their own free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels on UKTV as the broadcaster has announced the expansion of its offering.

The beloved BBC One soap will be available to watch for free on its own ad-supported streaming channel before the end of 2026.

Launching in the coming months across LG Channels and Freely, the new EastEnders channel will provide UK viewers with curated access to hundreds of episodes – but the soap isn't the only series getting the FAST treatment.

Among the other dramas available on FAST are both Casualty and Holby City, while reality TV series includes Antiques Roadshow, Bargain Hunt, DIY SOS, Gardeners' World, and Top Gear.

Soap fans will have the chance to revisit some of TV's most iconic moments from the mid-2000s, from the arrival of the Branning family and the infamous "Stax" storyline in EastEnders, to Charlie Fairhead's years on Casualty.

"The launch of these channels is an exciting moment for UKTV, helping us reach new audiences, unlock advertising revenue and grow our streaming presence through harnessing the power of great British television," Chief Commercial Officer, UKTV (and BBC Studios UK Region) Jonathan Newman said in a statement.

"We're delighted to be launching with LG Channels and Freely for the first time."

Chief Digital Officer at UKTV Andrea Amey echoed the sentiment: "Our new FAST channels bring together some of the most loved brands in British television, from Top Gear and EastEnders to Gardeners' World and Antiques Roadshow.

"By creating dedicated destinations for these programmes, we're making it easier for viewers to rediscover favourite episodes and enjoy hundreds of hours of great content for free."

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.

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