Instead of the most wonderful time of the year, in soap land Christmas is often the most dramatic time of the year as the soaps compete for the most gripping festive storyline. 

However the EastEnders bombshell Christmas plot has reportedly been revealed after a star accidentally left their script on a train. 

According to The Sun, the scripts have now been returned to Albert Square after a pᴀssenger found them on the Thameslink train at Elstree & Borehamwood station in Hertfordshire in the early morning of October 31.

Labelled ‘rehearsal scripts’, the papers revealed a key character will be killed off this Christmas in a shocking plot twist. 

After finding the papers, the pᴀssenger’s wife told the publication: ‘There’s a real twist that will shock everyone and a main character is killed off. It’s an incredible storyline.’

A major EastEnders Christmas spoiler has reportedly been revealed after an actress accidentally left the top secret script on a train near the BBC studios last month 

Labelled ‘rehearsal scripts’, the papers revealed a key character will be killed off this Christmas in a shocking plot twist (pictured former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright) 

She added: ‘The script was clearly owned by an actress in EastEnders because her lines were highlighted and there were Post-it notes with scribbled writing stuck to the pages.

‘There was also a page with the actress’s filming schedule written in pencil. We desperately wanted to get the script back to her.’

While they have not revealed the name of the actress, the pᴀssenger’s wife explained they messaged her on Instagram to tell her they had found the script, but received no response.  

After four days she went to The Sun for ᴀssistance who then returned the scripts to Albert Square, much to the relief of soap bosses. 

The front of the script named the entire production team alongside the dates for production.

The filming for two episodes in the script ran from October 14 to November 1, while the third ran from November 4 to 15.

As production usually runs around six to eight weeks ahead of transmission, it seems likely that some of the scripted scenes will be aired over Christmas.

An EastEnders spokeswoman told The Sun: ‘A big thank you to The Sun for the safe return of our festive scripts.

The pᴀssenger’s wife said: ‘There’s a real twist that will shock everyone and a main character is killed off. It’s an incredible storyline’ (pictured Patsy Palmer as Bianca in November scenes) 

As production usually runs around six to eight weeks ahead of transmission, it seems likely that some of the scripted scenes will be aired over Christmas

‘We know just how much the audience loves watching the drama unfold for themselves, rather than having it spoilt — so our surprises will remain a treat this Christmas and beyond.’

MailOnline have contacted EastEnders representatives for comment. 

It comes after EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison secured a new role after she was forced to sell old BBC scripts to ‘keep food on the table.’

Cheryl, who played Heather Trott, was axed from the soap in 2012 when her character was murdered during a whodunit storyline. 

The actress admitted that she struggled to find acting work after leaving the soap and has been seen selling memorabilia on Instagram. 

However, Cheryl has now revealed he will be starring as the Fairy Godmother in a production of Cinderella in Peterborough for Christmas. 

Sharing an update to Instagram, she uploaded a poster of the pantomime and some backstage pH๏τos. 

It comes after EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison secured a new role after she was forced to sell old BBC scripts to ‘keep food on the table’  (Cheryl pictured as Heather Trott) 

Earlier this month in an interview with OK! Magazine, the soapstar explained how she had been selling items online to ‘keep herself afloat.’

Cheryl said: ‘There is unofficial merchandise being sold either online or in various places, I wanted to give true fans a chance to have something of my era at EastEnders. 

‘I think that people need to get their heads around the fact we have to earn a living, we are not always fortunate to be filming all the time and working in our chosen and trained profession. 

‘I do not want to get into trouble in any way and maybe £50 to some people is not a lot of money, but when it can help to pay an ever-increasing bill or help put a roof over your head and food on the table, just like any other person earning a living, I will continue to buy and sell – and pay tax on it.’