'EastEnders' to air live episode in February

'EastEnders' will air its first live episode as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations next year.

The BBC soap will broadcast the episode in February and producers are promising the "resolution of a big storyline" in the one-off show.

The show's executive producer, Diederick Santer, said: "It's too early to discuss the exact storyline at this point, but viewers are assured that this live episode will bring them all the high drama and excitement they expect from EastEnders and then some.

"The episode will feature - amongst other things - the resolution to a big storyline which will keep the audience (as well as the cast and crew) guessing until the very last moment. Every time I think about this episode I get excited as well as a little nervous, but nonetheless we are all thrilled to be celebrating our 25 years on screen with a live episode. It's a big test for every member of the production here, and hopefully a big treat for the audience."

The episode will mark the end of a special week of shows celebrating the anniversary.

In December 2000, 'Coronation Street' broadcast an hour-long live episode to celebrate its 40th anniversary.