Tonight's episode of EastEnders is the latest BBC show to be pulled from the schedules following the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.
The BBC One soap is normally broadcast at 8pm but instead viewers will now be able to watch back-to-back BBC News Specials following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh this morning, reports The Mirror.
Bargain Hunt, Loose Women and The One Show are the latest programmes which will not be aired in the wake of the death of the 99-year-old Prince, who has been in and out of various hospitals recently.
A BBC statement read: “With the sad news that HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died, there is now special coverage across all BBC networks to mark his life of extraordinary public service and planned scheduling has been suspended."
Taking to Twitter, fans commented on the change of schedule with one person posting: "Not that it's important but if my TV guide is right #EastEnders isn't on tonight it looks like it's the news all night."
Another person added: "Tonight's #EastEnders episode will not air due to BBC News specials showing back to back."
A third viewer asked: "what about EastEnders? will they move to BBC 2???"
The Duke of Edinburgh - described by The Queen as her ‘strength and stay’ - passed away at Windsor Castle this morning.
The news of his death was confirmed in a statement from Buckingham Palace.
The statement said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."
