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EastEnders fans stunned as soap gives nod to BBC schedule shake-up minutes into episode
EASTENDERS fans were left stunned after the soap gave a nod to the BBC schedule shake-up minutes into tonight's episode.
Today's roster of shows have been rejigged on a number of channels due to the Fifa Women's World Cup starting.
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BBC Breakfast started on BBC One before moving to BBC Two at 7.30am to make way for the opening match between New Zealand and Norway.
It ended with New Zealand - who is co-hosting the tournament with Australia - beating Norway 1-0, with Hannah Wilkinson scoring three minutes into the second half.
The team later missed a penalty in the 90th minute.
Meanwhile on ITV, This Morning and Loose Women were cancelled so the channel could cover the game between Australia and the Republic of Ireland.
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In the opening moments of tonight's EastEnders episode - which was available on iPlayer first thing - a scene between Eve and Martin saw them give a nod to the changes and the beginning of the football tournament.
As she worked on Stacey's van, Eve asked: "Did you see the football this morning? New Zealand-Norway...it was a cracking, cracking game."
Martin replied: "Nah nah, too early for me".
While that seemed like an odd reply for a man who runs a fruit and veg stall on a market and no doubt has to be up early to get his produce, EastEnders fans were quick to comment on the topical scene.
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One wrote: "Good Women's World cup reference."
Another added: "Eve going to be up at the crack of dawn everyday to watch the football."
A third tweeted: "Isn't Martin a Fruit and Veg man?! That football game finished at 10... what time does he start?!"
EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.
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