EastEnders is dropping its Friday episode and will now air across four consecutive weeknights in a major schedule shake-up.
The change will see the BBC soap air Monday-Thursday at 7.30pm with episodes now in direct competition with ITV's Emmerdale.
For the first time, fans can tune into the antics of Albert Square on a Wednesday, with the permanent schedule change coming into play from March 7.
Big moves: EastEnders is dropping its Friday episode and will now air across four consecutive weeknights in a major schedule shake-up
And avid soap fans will be in for a treat as the first week will see the downfall of serial killer Gray Atkins.
Speaking of the changes, Kates Oates, Head of Continuing Drama at BBC Studios said: 'We're delighted that, from 7th March, there will be new regular time slots for EastEnders on BBC One, and Doctors on BBC Two.
'Both shows have a loyal following; and this new simplified schedule means it's even easier for viewers to get their fix, as well as being able to watch whenever and wherever they choose on iPlayer.
Head-to-head: The change will see the BBC soap air Monday-Thursday at 7.30pm with episodes now in direct competition with ITV's Emmerdale