EastEnders set to return to screens in September

\'EastEnders\' is set to return to TV screens on September 7.

The long-running soap has been severely disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, but after a three-month break, BBC bosses have now confirmed that new episodes are in the pipeline.

The \'EastEnders\' Twitter account announced: "The moment we\'ve all been waiting for...#EastEnders will be back on your screens on Monday 7th September. It\'s time to set your alarm [clock emoji] and wait for the drama to begin! (sic)"

Jon Sen, the soap\'s executive producer, has also teased details of the new episodes via the show\'s Instagram page.

He shared: "From the moment we turned the lights out in The Queen Vic our ambition was to come back with a bang and this autumn certainly does that.

"As soon as Albert Square reawakens the drama returns at a pace and, although working within social distancing guidelines has certainly given us some new challenges, I am incredibly proud of what everyone has achieved. The show is looking fantastic and we can\'t wait for "series two" to begin... (sic)"

Production on the soap was halted in March, when the UK entered a lockdown period, and \'EastEnders\' was forced to go on a hiatus in June after running out of new episodes.

The announcement of the soap\'s return comes shortly after Kellie Bright revealed she kept in touch with Danny Dyer via FaceTime amid the lockdown.

The actress - who plays Linda Carter, the on-screen wife of Danny\'s character Mick - admitted to missing her co-star during the lockdown.

She shared: "I did miss him quite a lot. We kept in touch and had a few FaceTimes."