BBC to upload EastEnders episodes directly to iPlayer during the European football Championships

BBC to upload EastEnders episodes directly to iPlayer during the European football Championships so fans won't have to miss out when a match is on. There was a time when football tournaments played havoc with TV schedules and soap addicts in particular were left hanging while a match was screened instead. But now we live in a digital age – and the makers of EastEnders are exploiting the technology so fans can still get their regular fix. For the duration of the European Championships next month, a whole week of episodes will be posted on iPlayer every Monday, giving viewers a choice between streaming the soap like a box-set drama or tuning in on BBC One when it hasn’t been moved for evening games. Jon Sen, executive producer of EastEnders, said: ‘Giving viewers the ability to decide when they drop in on all things Albert Square is something we’re excited about. 'Box-setting all four episodes will ensure everyone gets their dos...