Have a butchers at these nine Echo reminders of stars from the soap who paid a visit to Sunderland between 2003 and 2019.
The 40th anniversary of the show is almost here and hints at some of the characters who will be on it are already making headlines.
In the meantime, re-live these moments when the EastEnders stars graced Wearside.
5. On camera in Kwik Save
Shaun Williamson had great fun opening the new look Kwik Save in Houghton in 2004. He played Barry Evans in EastEnders. | se
6. Alex comes to Wearside
Alex Ferns starred as Trevor Morgan in the soap. In 2007, he starred in an Empire Theatre production of Guys and Dolls. | se
8. On stage in 2008
Mitchell memories aplenty here with Eastenders Peggy and Phil Mitchell, Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden, on stage at the Empire Theatre. They were at a photocall for the panto Cinderella, along with Mickey Rooney. | se