The EastEnders cast, new and old, had a big night out on Saturday to celebrate the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary. 

And after the soap stars watched their beloved watering hole The Queen Vic explode during the anniversary week episodes, the cast upgraded to Mayfair for their night on the town.

Jessie Wallace, Patsy Palmer and Louisa Lytton were among those seen partying until 4am at The Twenty Two Club.

Bianca Jackson actress Patsy led the arrivals, looking chic in a smart blue suit as she led a giggling Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater) and Diane Parish (Denise Fox) into the party.

Jessie looked glam in a low-cut slinky top and long skirt as she gipped onto Diane, who wowed in a figure hugging red number.

Louisa Lytton, who recently reprised her role as Ruby Allen, was seen happily hugging and catching up with Gus Smith actor Mo George. 

The EastEnders cast, new and old, had a big night out on Saturday to celebrate the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary (pictured 

And after the soap stars watched their beloved watering hole The Queen Vic explode during the anniversary week episodes, the cast upgraded to Mayfair for their night on the town (pictured Louisa Lytton and Mo George)

Kitty Castledine, who plays Penny Branning enjoyed a catch up with Molly Rainford, who plays Anna Knight as the group congregated outside at the end of the night.

The 40th anniversary episodes culminated in the much-lauded live episode on Thursday night which saw the heartbreaking death of Martin Fowler, played by James Bye.

After being the first ever baby to be born on the show, Martin was tragically killed following the explosion at the Queen Vic.

Following his heroic attempt to rescue his longtime love Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner, he was crushed by a falling beam.

At first, it appeared that Martin had been successfully rescued from underneath the beam, but his heart then stopped as firefighters rushed to try and save him.

His ex-wife Stacey was left in floods of tears as Martin died in front of her eyes just moments after he declared his love for her and proposed.

The heartbreaking episode ended with Stacey hugging Martin’s lifeless body while her screams could be heard by those waiting outside the Queen Vic for news. 

Bianca Jackson actress Patsy Palmer led the arrivals, looking chic in a smart blue suit as she led a giggling Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater) and Diane Parish (Denise Fox) into the party 

Jessie looked glam in a low-cut slinky top and a maxi skirt, with a peek of her strappy heels seen under the skirt

Tameka Empson looked in great spirits as the cast congregated outside the Mayfair venue

Louisa Lytton, who recently reprised her role as Ruby Allen, was seen happily hugging and catching up with Gus Smith actor Mo George

Kitty Castledine, who plays Penny Branning enjoyed a catch up with Molly Rainford, who plays Anna Knight as the group congregated outside at the end of the night

Louisa looked gorgeous in her mini skirt and heels for the big night out with her co-stars

Tameka looked gorgeous in a glam furry coat with gold heels and a sparkly bag as she carefully made her way down the steps of the Mayfair venue 

Diane wowed in a figure hugging red number layered under a glam black coat 

Mollie gave Kitty a hug as they waited for their cars homme after partying until the early hours

Jessie was in great spirits as she made into her car ride home, flashing a big smile 

As Stacey hugged Martin’s lifeless body, his ex-wife Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) – who has been involved in a love triangle with the duo – fell to her knees as she heard the screams.

It was a devastating twist as Martin’s death came just moments after the good news that Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cᴀssidy) had given birth to her daughter in the ruins of the Queen Vic.