EastEnders fans were treated to a touch of star power during Wednesday's episode, as a beloved Premier League star made a surprise appearance as part of Billy Mitchell's stag party.

The people behind the soap, both past and present, spoke with Radio Times magazine to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

EastEnders is celebrating its 40th anniversary and a legend will be returning to the popular soap. Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, will come back to Walford to mark the occasion.

EastEnders is celebrating its 40th anniversary and a legend will be returning to the popular soap. Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, will come back to Walford to mark the occasion. Carter was ...

Linda Carter is making her much-awaited return to Walford, and it will be explosive. After months away, the beloved EastEnders character, who struggled with alcoholism and was sent to rehab to recover ...