A special documentary celebrating EastEnders' 40th anniversary aired on the BBC last night (Monday, February 17) which caused some fans to be quite "emotional".

EastEnders: 40 Years On The Square, hosted by Ross Kemp, was shown at 8pm on BBC One on Monday.

It is part of a raft of content that will be airing to mark the soap's 40th anniversary, which started all the way back in 1985.

Part of this will include an hour-long special on Wednesday, February 19 and a live episode on Thursday, February 20.

EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square documentary. Tonight BBC One 8pm.

It was a privilege to be asked to present this documentary, celebrating 40 years of @bbceastenders.

Tune in tonight from 8pm on @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer

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