Memorable moments

EastEnders has had many storylines over the years, below is a few popular ones you might remember.



Petition for Divorce (1986)
Den Watts gives Angie Watts his petition for divorce. This episode was aired Christmas Day 1986 and was watched by 30.15 million viewers, this is the highest rated episode of soap in British television history.

Den's Shooting (1989)
Den Watts gets shot by a man concealing a gun inside a bunch of daffodils. Den then falls in the canal, this episode aired 23 February 1989.

Den's Death (2005)
Den is murdered by Chrissie after he assaulted her and says the words "You'll never get me out of the Vic!".Chrissie use the The Queen Victoria bust to bash him in the head, this episode aired 18 February 2005.

Ethel's Death
Ethel was dying from cancer and she asked dot to help her end her life, this episode aired 7 September 2000.