In 2013, plans to replace the almost 40-year-old set were put in motion with an expected cost of £59.7m, to be completed by August 2018.
The BBC’s refurbishment of the EastEnders set will be completed years behind schedule and cost millions more than originally planned, according to a new report.
A BBC spokesperson said: “The set of EastEnders was built in 1984 and only intended for use for two years.
However, after multiple setbacks the project is now expected to be finished in May 2023 at a cost of around £86.7m.