EastEnders' iconic London credit scene changes in dramatic climate change warning

EastEnders have made a one-off change to their closing credits to highlight the effects of climate change.

As the show wrapped on Wednesday October 12, the usual birds eye view of London was shown before a dramatic cloud swooped across the screen and a voiceover warned of what could happen to the capital as the temperatures rise.

The change at the end of the most recent episode of EastEnders was added to promote the upcoming final episode of David Attenborough's Frozen Planet II.

The one-off change has been made ahead of the final episode of the BBC documentary, which looks at the effect climate change is having on Earth and in particular, its frozen regions, as well as interviews with those who dedicate their life to researching it.

EastEnders' credits always feature the infamous aerial view of the East End (BBC)

In the special change to the credits, the iconic River Thames will be shown bursting its banks and flooding some places which are currently above sea levels.

The hypothetical scenario was edited onto the infamous part of the map, which shows how some parts of London could change if climate change effects continue and sea levels raise by 2 metres.

The video then segues into a special trailer ahead of the final episode of Frozen Planet II as a voice over reads: "This isn't a reality now, but our future will determined by what happens here."

David Attenborough has warned of the huge changes set to face the world (BBC)

It then moves to a clip of David Attenborough explaining the effects of climate change, as he adds: "The Arctic is now warming twice as fast as the earth as a whole," as the voice over shares: "Discover the challenge facing the planet. What can be done to save it?"

Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning of Specialist Factual, said: "Over the course of Frozen Planet II, we have encountered some of the world’s most remarkable animals and discovered some of the challenges they face due to a warming climate.

The hypothetical scenario was edited onto the map, which shows how some parts of London could change if climate change effects continue and sea levels raise by 2 metres (BBC)

"As we get ready for the final episode of the series, I hope this striking image will remind viewers that what happens in the coldest parts of the world directly impacts us here in the UK."

Frozen Planet II will air its sixth and final episode this Sunday, October 16th. It will feature some of the scientists and people who have dedicated their lives to documenting the changes caused by climate change as well as understanding their impact on the planet as a whole including the animals that live in the most remote places.

*Frozen Planet II's final episode is on Sunday 16th October, 8pm at BBC One.