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This week, Kat's pain takes her to rock bottom and it looks like it may tear her family apart. Can her Man in The Moon finally get through to her? Meanwhile, Ned takes horrific steps to keep Ryder in check - but is this only the beginning of his control over his son? Elsewhere, Craig puts Denzel in an awful position but just what are his plans for Amy?

This week, Nicola steps up to support Ryder - he's gay and is terrified of his dad finding out. But just how scared should he, and everyone else, be of Ned? Meanwhile Linda is surprised to see both Lee and Nancy back on the square - especially when she discovers that Nancy is pregnant with Lee's child! But just what exactly is going on with Lee's ex? Elsewhere, Vinnie struggles with parenthood and Ian is out of prison and the community aren't exactly welcoming him back with open arms...

This week, we get another look into Nicola's past and it seems she had much more to do with her abusive father's death than we originally thought - and so did Ned! But is her brother in law really to be trusted? Meanwhile, Craig continues to get his claws into Amy. With Denise's condition worsening and Jack's mind elsewhere, is anybody going to see what's going on? Elsewhere, Suki and Ash continue to come to blows and Lauren continues to prove she is an apple mere inches away from the tree...

This week, the Slaters are faced with the grief of losing one of their own and Kat is left destitute. But if and when she finds out who left Zoe on her own, what will be the outcome? And how much is all this going to affect New Years Day? Meanwhile, baby Ethan is here! But with Priya and Penny both hiding huge secrets from the supposed daddies, how much longer can they expect to keep the truth hidden - and just what has happened to Penny on the first January?!

This week, the day has finally arrived to say goodbye to Zoe Slater and it's happening in the most heartbreaking way possible for Kat. So how do the Slaters move on from this - and did it really need to be done this way? Meanwhile, the weddings of the century are here, but it only goes to plan for one couple. While Kim is on her high horse, Cindy's world comes crashing down around her. Max's affair with Priya is now public knowledge - but where does this leave us New Years Day? After all, Linda has made her move, but is she really ready to settle with Max? Meanwhile we discuss Michelle Ryan's interview with the Radio Times and the Sun have decided that EastEnders is in crisis...but is it really?

This week, Max's stag night does not exactly go according to plan - Ravi knows about Priya and he's rather unhappy about it. Wait till he finds out the baby Priya is carrying is nothing to do with him... Meanwhile, The Hawkins are here to stay but can Rose and Nicola ever move on from the past and is the Vic sign the final touch Gemma will be placing on the pub...? Elsewhere, Linda makes a decision about Clive and it doesn't bode well for Cindy and Nugget's new business venture is discovered.

This week, Denise 's life hangs in the balance - and it seems only one man can save her. But can Darnell Larson Junior push his demons far enough aside to help her? Meanwhile Craig sinks his claws into Amy and it's all sealed with a kiss. How much danger is she in and how will Jack react when he discovers the truth? Elsewhere, Priya's got the results but they're not the ones she wants and we go back to Benidorm 1996 with the help of a rather large water slide.

This week, the past comes to haunt Nicola when her sisters, Jodie and Gemma arrive on the square, with her mother, Rose, not far behind. What secrets do the Hawkins hold and is Rose capable of forgiveness? Meanwhile, Priya gets a nasty shock - so is there a bed on New Years Day with her name on it? Elsewhere, Craig's intentions start to become clear and there's a medical emergency for Penny. There's also big news of a huge return and two more exits...

This week, in possibly one of the maddest soap plans ever, Shelia and Gray get their clutches into Jordan - but it's Ian and a rather sharp toothbrush that finally seem to bring the killer down. But what next for Ian and just how long till he is free to become Max's best man? Meanwhile, the attacker of Joel has been revealed - but are they about to find themselves in a much more dangerous situation? Elsewhere, there is wedding confusion - who IS getting married on New Years Day? Behind the scenes, there's new characters on the way, but one very sad exit also approaches...

This week, Shelia's game is up - and Chelsea delivers a firm backhanded statement. But just what is the oldest of the Atkins clan planning for Jordan? Meanwhile, Lauren fights temptation leaving Mark in the back of a cab - but is it too little, too late to save her marriage? Elsewhere, Jean gets an eyeful, Max gets a mouthful and just what is about to happen between Amy and Jack's colleague, Craig...?

This week, Ian is under lock and key and he's forced to meet a scary new neighbour. But what will Gray's next move be in his battle to regain control over Jordan? Meanwhile, George's problems with Eddie force Nicola into a tricky spot - but is the feud between her and Suki over for good? Elsewhere, Joel is keeping quiet about the events of the night in the park and some hugely exciting news has been announced - The Hawkins are on their way to Albert Square plus the return of Walford's very best super bitch is rumoured...

This week Joel's return to the square sets the teens on a mission for revenge, but one of them seems to have taken things one step too far as Joel is left wounded and left for dead...so whodunnit? Meanwhile, the temptations of Lauren Branning threaten to overwhelm her, but how long can she keep things afloat? Elsewhere, Denise and Jack's relationship looks to be rocking and Linda's got her heart set on the saviour of the community centre.

This week, Vicki and Ross are horrified when we finally meet Cleo - and she's brought Joel back with her. But could the troubled teen really be changed and what does his return mean for the rest of the square? Meanwhile, Denise returns home to discover about Chelsea's dealings with Shelia but can she really take back control as her life falls down around her? Also - huge news was leaked this week about the future of Zoe Slater - we'll be discussing all those rumours and what it could mean.

This week, Bea has one final sting operation - best friend Honey will be with her come hell or high water. As her obsession finally catches up with her, how will Billy and Honey recover in the aftermath? Meanwhile, Priya bares all to Max but is left stunned when Ravi returns, with a vendetta. Are we pretty much there will all the mysteries for New Years Day? Elsewhere, Eve struggles to bond with Ria, Gray continues to turn the screws and a date is set for a wedding...

This week, Pride is in full swing in Walford although for some, Pride is the last thing they feel. Bea hits rock bottom and comes out fighting - but just what will she do next and who will get her final sting? Max is up to his old tricks - an affair with Priya is one thing, but could he be left with more than he hoped for come New Year? Elsewhere, Chelsea starts to trust Shelia, unaware that she has been paying a visit to one Mr Atkins in prison and Suki and Eve struggle with their first fostering.