Season 33 - Eastenders -

: Several characters left or were written out, including Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), whose deaths in the season premiere marked a dark start to 2017.

Sean O'Connor (until mid-2017), followed by John Yorke (interim) EastEnders Season 33 Air Dates & Countdown - EpisoDate.com EastEnders - Season 33

The season featured a mix of longtime series regulars and significant guest appearances. : Several characters left or were written out,