Why is EastEnders cancelled tonight? When is the next episode on BBC?
Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  EastEnders fans will unfortunately not be getting their Albert Square fix tonight as the BBC soap has been cancelled. The Walford-based drama usually airs at 8pm on Friday evenings but not this week. Phil Mitchell, Kat Slater and co will be noticeably absent from our screens due to the latest UEFA Euro 2020 game. Friday night will see Belgium take on Italy in the second quarter-final game, which takes place at Fuball Arena Mnchen. However, tonight's episode has been available to watch on BBC iPlayer since Monday 28 June. In fact, every Monday the entire week's episodes have dropped on the streaming platform - meaning hardcore fans can binge the much-loved soap. (Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)  But it's not just the football that's forced BBC to drop a weekly batch of episodes, as it's just been confirmed that fans will be able to continue to do so when the Olympics kick off later this month. The delayed 2020 Games, which are being hosted in Japan, are due to start on July 23. The BBC announced the move on social media today, saying: "We are so excited to announce that EastEnders will continue to box set episodes on BBC iPlayer, on Mondays until the end of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics." (Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)  They shared an image of the famous Thames logo with the five Olympic rings on top, and the word "News!" The statement continued: "All four episodes dropping weekly on Mondays until the end of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics." "By giving you the choice to watch the show on iPlayer or on broadcast TV, *you* are in control of when and where you visit Walford," the message ended. EastEnders boss Jon Sen said: Were so glad that the audience has enjoyed getting ahead of the game - keeping up with Albert Square on iPlayer whilst enjoying the Euros, so were carrying on releasing the weeks episodes on Monday throughout Tokyo 2020." He continued: "Theres enough happening in Walford this summer to keep everyone on the edge of their seats and were thrilled audiences wont need to miss out on anything  starting with the match this Saturday!  "So, settle down on the sofa, put your feet up, and get yourself ready for a splendid summer in The Square," the executive producer added. The next episode of EastEnders will air on BBC One on Monday 5 July at 8:05pm.