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Updated: 'EastEnders' episodes on BBC Two from July 30 to Aug 9 - full schedule

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Billy Mitchell's Olympic storyline on EastEnders

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EastEnders has major schedule changes on the way due to the BBC's coverage of the London 2012 Olympics.

The BBC One soap is temporarily moving to BBC Two for a week between July 30 and August 2, and leaving a number of its traditional slots due to the summer games.

So without further ado, read on for Soap Scoop's complete guide to keeping up with the latest thrills and spills on Albert Square, starting from the beginning of next week.

Monday, July 23
8:00pm Billy's Olympic moment in jeopardy (Live)
9:00pm Billy faces a desperate race against time (Live)

Tuesday, July 24
7:30pm Lola names her new baby

Wednesday, July 26
8:00pm Tanya discovers a shocking family secret

EastEnders will then be off air on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, before moving to BBC Two the following week.

Monday, July 30
8:00pm Cora isolates herself from Tanya (BBC Two)

Tuesday, July 31
7:30pm Lauren is shocked to find Ian homeless (BBC Two)

Thursday, August 2
7:30pm Lauren tells Tanya and Max about Ian (BBC Two)

There will be no EastEnders instalment on Friday, August 3.

UPDATE: EastEnders will also be transmitted on BBC Two for a second week for three episodes, with again no episode broadcast on the Friday (August 10).

Monday, August 6
8:00pm Phil takes Ian under his wing (BBC Two)

Tuesday, August 7
7:30pm Janine pushes Michael away from Scarlett (BBC Two)

Thursday, August 9
7:30pm Shirley makes a life-changing decision (BBC Two)

Will you be disrupted by these schedule changes? Leave your comments below
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