10 Best Classic EastEnders episodes ever – and how to watch them on BBC iPlayer now

EastEnders fans will be over the (Alfie) Moon to know that there are dozens of Classic EastEnders episodes available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Not only is every episode from 2008 onwards available to watch, there are some of the best ever episodes of EastEnders on there too.

They’re easy to find if you search for EastEnders from the homepage, and they’ll definitely keep you entertained!

Here’s a taste of what’s on offer!

Classic EastEnders: Romance and relationships

Colin and Guido
Colin kissed Guido and made history (Credit: BBC)

1. Colin and Guido kiss

It seems strange to say it now but in January 1989 Colin kissed his boyfriend Guido  on the lips and made soap history! It was only a peck but it became an iconic episode of EastEnders as it was the first mouth-to-mouth kiss between gay men on British television.

Mel on her wedding day
Mel married Ian but she loved Steve (Credit: BBC)

2. The Millennium double wedding

As 2000 dawned, Ian Beale married Mel Healey while Natalie Price tied the knot with Barry Evans. It was a glitzy affair with the reception in The Vic, obviously, and out in the Square. But Ian had lied to Mel about his daughter Lucy having cancer. When she found out – accidentally – on the wedding day, she left Ian. She walked out of the Square as the bells rang in the new Millennium.

3. Dot and Jim’s wedding

Dot Cotton and Jim Branning’s romance captured the hearts of viewers as the pensioners got their second chance at happiness. After a romantic proposal on the London Eye, the pair tied the knot in a simple church service with Dot looking her stylish best – of course!

Sharon at Sharongate
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate Shaz’s hair? (Credit: BBC)

4. Sharongate

It’s more than 30 years old now but it’s still one of the most iconic eps of Enders ever. When Sharon confessed to her friend Michelle that she’d slept with her brother-in-law Phil, she’d forgotten their conversation was being recorded.

Of course Sharon’s husband Grant found the tape and OF COURSE he played it to the entire pub in the middle of Phil and Kathy’s engagement party. Legendary.

5. Max and Stacey’s affair revealed

Bradley and Stacey’s first Christmas as a married couple was definitely one to remember! Stacey had been having an affair with Brad’s dad, Max. And Bradley’s sister Lauren had captured a moment between them as Stacey got ready to marry Bradley, on video. Lauren wrapped up the DVD and left it under the tree for everyone to find on Christmas Day. The reveal was just as brilliant as you’d expect!

Classic EastEnders: Babies

6. Sonia giving birth

Teenager Sonia didn’t know she was pregnant when she went into labour with her baby Chloe, who was later named Rebecca and now calls herself Bex. Sonia thought she was dying, but luckily Big Mo was on hand to utter the immortal words: “You’re not dying, sweetheart, you’re having a baby!”

Kat in the street with Zoe
Our hearts broke for Kat (Credit: BBC)

7. You ain’t my mother!

The Slaters hadn’t been living in Albert Square long when Lynne and her fiance Garry Hobbs planned their wedding. At their stag and hen nights, troubled teenager Zoe announced she was moving to Spain with Uncle Harry. Of course, what Zoe didn’t know was that her big sister Kat was really her mum. Kat had fallen pregnant as a teen after being raped by Harry.

Kat tried to stop her leaving, Zoe told her she couldn’t. “You ain’t my mother!” she screamed. Only for Kat to scream back: “Yes I am!”

Michelle and Den
Michelle told Den she was having his baby (Credit: BBC)

8. Who’s the daddy?

In 1985, Teenager Michelle Fowler was pregnant and no one but her knew who the dad was. In scenes that have been mimicked loads of times since it aired in, all the potential dads got a mysterious phone call and headed off to meet someone. But in the end Den Watts – the father of Chelle’s best mate, Sharon, was revealed to be the dad, living up to his Dirty name!

Classic EastEnders: Deaths

9. Jamie’s tragic goodbye in Classic EastEnders

Jamie Mitchell died when he was run over by a car driven by his love rival Martin Fowler! He died in hospital with fiancee Sonia by his side. She managed to forgive Martin for his crime and even married him.

10 Barry’s clifftop plunge

Evil Janine Butcher did away with her new husband Barry Evans when they went away together in Scotland. Janine was in love with Paul Trueman and she’d thought Barry was dying. But it turned out he was fit and healthy. Until Janine shoved him off a cliff! Poor Barry. If only he’d worn slip-on shoes!

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