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EastEnders have announced that despite cutting back the broadcast of episodes to just two a week, the BBC soap will go off air until filming resumes once it is safe to do so. Instead, viewers will et the chance to see interviews from the cast and relive unforgettable moments from the show’s history.

The beloved soap will stop airing after June 16’s instalment comes to a close.

Instead of getting their fix of Albert Square drama, viewers will get a chance to look behind-the-scenes in a series of interviews.

In EastEnder: Secrets from the Square will see Stacey Dooley sit down each week in Ian Beale’s restaurant to chat to two different members of the cast.

The cast members will open up about their character, their experience on set and much-loved storylines.

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The show explained Stacey will sit in Walford East to tease what is to come when the soap returns and show a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the production.

Amongst those chatting to the former Strictly Come Dancing champion will be Letitia Dean, Adam Woodyatt, Diane Parish, Tameka Empson, Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday evenings, viewers will be given a chance to watch an iconic episode from the BBC soap’s history.

Amongst those episodes will be the two-hander between Den and Angie, Sharongate and the explosive reveal of Max Branning and Stacey Slater’s affair.

Stacey said of the opportunity to step on the EastEnders set: ““I’m delighted to be hosting Secret From The Square.

“I grew up watching EastEnders, so walking on to Albert Square was a surreal experience as well as taking a trip down memory lane and interviewing some of the legends of Walford has been great, I’ve loved every minute of it!”

Meanwhile, executive producer Jon Sen said he is “thrilled” EastEnders can continue in some way for fans of the long-running soap.

He explained: “Although the drama from Albert Square will be off our screens for a short time, we are thrilled that

fans will have a unique opportunity to see from the cast themselves just what it is like to be part of EastEnders when they see Secrets From The Square.

“As the cast look back – as well as forward – we can relive some of their most memorable moments and to add a selection of iconic episodes into the mix means viewers will be able to get their regular Walford fix until the drama returns.”

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Stacey said of the opportunity to step on the EastEnders set: ““I’m delighted to be hosting Secret From The Square.

“I grew up watching EastEnders, so walking on to Albert Square was a surreal experience as well as taking a trip down memory lane and interviewing some of the legends of Walford has been great, I’ve loved every minute of it!”

Meanwhile, executive producer Jon Sen said he is “thrilled” EastEnders can continue in some way for fans of the long-running soap.

He explained: “Although the drama from Albert Square will be off our screens for a short time, we are thrilled that

fans will have a unique opportunity to see from the cast themselves just what it is like to be part of EastEnders when they see Secrets From The Square.

“As the cast look back – as well as forward – we can relive some of their most memorable moments and to add a selection of iconic episodes into the mix means viewers will be able to get their regular Walford fix until the drama returns.”

“Together we’ve developed a new format, exploring the wonderful characters and great moments from the last 35 years.

“With Stacey Dooley guiding us through, I know this will be a fun and revealing look back and forward at the residents of Albert Square.”

It is believed the shows will run until EastEnders resumes filming and episodes can be broadcast once more.

After EastEnder spotted news of the spin-off show on Twitter, fans rushed to express their excitement.

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One fan replied: “I just read the post and honestly you have just made my absolute day! Thank you @BBCOne #EastEnders.”

Another added: “The timeline is dying with excitement. For once, it feels like we’ve all been listened too. Cheers EE, this will make the break much easier to bare.”

“Looking forward to this, I enjoy getting to know the actors & behind the scenes – also, can we find a role for @StaceyDooley when you’re back to filming because she’d be brilliant, she could even play herself,” a third posted.

EastEnders continues Monday on BBC One at 8pm.

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