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The latest news and spoilers for EastEnders character Ian Beale, who has been on the BBC One soap since 1985. He is played by actor Adam Woodyatt.

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Elaine Peacock and Ian Beale arguing in EastEnders

EastEnders icon reveals devastation as Ian will 'stop at nothing'

EastEnders January 26, 2026 By Jon Boam

Elaine confronts Ian in the pub in EastEnders

Elaine's heart breaks in humiliating situation - and she takes revenge in EastEnders

EastEnders January 24, 2026 By Megan Folan

Ian standing in the pub on the phone in EastEnders

EastEnders’ Ian reveals his shock plan which will alter Walford's future

EastEnders January 22, 2026 By Ash Percival

All EastEnders spoilers for next week as a legend returns on a mission

EastEnders January 15, 2026 By Megan Folan

Kathy and Ian scowling at Elaine in EastEnders

Ian's fury at Elaine as she commits a serious betrayal in EastEnders

EastEnders January 4, 2026 By Jon Boam

Lauren stood looking guilty as Ian and Max fight

EastEnders legends fight in BBC iPlayer release as culprit who stole the money is outed

EastEnders December 17, 2025 By Megan Folan

Cindy Beale standing with Ian in church in EastEnders, both wearing black suits.

EastEnders legends reveal 'brave' episode that has left cast in the dark

EastEnders December 15, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Cindy Beale standing with Ian in church in EastEnders, both wearing black suits.

Cindy is back and in for the shock of her life as a showdown explodes in EastEnders

EastEnders December 12, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Lauren looking devastated in EastEnders

EastEnders shock as Lauren makes horrifying discovery in early BBC iPlayer release

EastEnders November 26, 2025 By Megan Folan

Lauren and Ian Beale sat across from each other in EastEnders

Peter suspicious as Lauren and Ian hide big secret in EastEnders

EastEnders November 25, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Lauren looking devastated in EastEnders

Ian has huge warning for Lauren as she faces serious danger in EastEnders

EastEnders November 24, 2025 By Megan Folan

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EastEnders fans gutted as Sharon reveals she is leaving again

EastEnders October 29, 2025 By Megan Folan

Ian standing in the Queen Vic in his Hallowen get up in EastEnders

Unexpected and kind gesture from Ian as he gives money to beloved EastEnders character

EastEnders October 26, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Close-ups of EastEnders characters Oscar Branning, Sharon Watts, Peter Beale and Zoe Slater in front of a Queen Vic pub background.

All 47 EastEnders pictures for next week confirm aftermath of Slater ordeal

EastEnders September 19, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

Deadly threat issued in early EastEnders iPlayer release as character seeks protection

EastEnders July 15, 2025 By Michael Adams

Composite image of Stacey Slater and Ian Beale in EastEnders

Ian is left seething in EastEnders as he makes a big discovery about Stacey

EastEnders July 13, 2025 By Michael Adams

Composite EastEnders image featuring Lauren, Jack and Oscar Branning, Callum Highway, Denise Fox and Priya Nandra-Hart

All 73 EastEnders spoiler pictures for next week as two major characters return

EastEnders July 11, 2025 By Michael Adams

Composite EastEnders image featuring Oscar Branning, Phil Mitchell and Julie Bates

All EastEnders spoilers for next week as Phil suffers fresh heartbreak

EastEnders July 10, 2025 By Michael Adams

Unexpected EastEnders legend puts in a bid to secure the Vic as he lords it over everyone

EastEnders July 9, 2025 By Ash Percival

Oscar Branning standing outside of The Queen Vic pub in EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms mayhem as Oscar Branning’s return story is revealed

EastEnders July 15, 2025 By Ash Percival