EastEnders Spoilers Week 4 ( 23 - 27 January 2012)

[Perdita]

Monday 23 January

The Mitchells are left reeling when DCI Marsden arrives to inform them that they have now arrested Phil on suspicion of murder as a new witness has come forward with damning evidence to one of his previous crimes.
With Jane’s move imminent she starts to have doubts about the new life she has planned. Trying to stop her from leaving, Ian engineers a plan he hopes will make Jane realise that Walford is where she should be.

Meanwhile, Zainab puts a plan into action in the hope of getting Tamwar to speak but the family are stunned when he finally does.


Tuesday 24 January

Witnessing the drama engulfing the Mitchell household, Derek seizes every opportunity he can to take control of the Mitchell Empire.
Aware that knowledge is power, Derek extracts information from the family one by one, before heading to see Phil but will Phil agree to Derek’s offer?

Jane relays her fears to Tanya about leaving Walford but when Tanya misinterprets this as Jane changing her mind about going, Jane can’t bring herself to break the bad news to her friend.

Ray returns to Walford determined to be part of Morgan’s life but Bianca is determined to do things on her own.


Thursday 26 January

Derek’s plan to control the Mitchell’s businesses starts to unfold but when Shirley sees what he is doing she is furious and vows to see Phil to find out what is going on.
Lucy’s suspicions about Mandy deepen when she sees her receiving mysterious phone calls and she is determined to find out what she is up to.

Meanwhile, Jane still hasn’t told Tanya about her move but the decision is soon taken out of her hands when Masood blurts out the truth leaving Tanya angry.


Friday 27 January

Shirley finally manages to get Phil to see her but she is shocked when she realises he is aware of everything she has been trying to protect him from. Wanting to make amends, Shirley asks Phil what he wants her to do to make things right but his request isn’t easy.
It’s Jane’s last day in Walford and she is still upset about her argument with Tanya. Christian throws a surprise farewell party in The Vic but Tanya doesn’t show. Will the friends make up before Jane leaves Walford?

Meanwhile, Fat Boy realises that his feelings for Whitney are much stronger than hers are for him.

[megan999]

Finally, Derek lives up to his Bad reputation.
Good to hear Lucy is coming back - watch out Mandy! (who I really don't like!)
And Fatboy - could the guy be any dumber? re: not realising Whitney doesn't love him

[lizann]

I wonder will Jane take Bobby with her

[tammyy2j]

Is Jane leaving for good now?

[Perdita]

Is Jane leaving for good now?

I think so, hopefully she will be back one day though

[alan45]

Over on DeadEnders, Tanya and Max remain concerned over their troubled daughter Lauren as her erratic behaviour continues.

Lauren soon leaves her parents stunned by announcing that she is quitting school - and they fail to convince her that doing so would be a mistake.

Wanting to teach the teenager a lesson, Tanya (Jo Joyner) and Max (Jake Wood) eventually tell Lauren that she can leave school - but only on the condition that she starts work at the salon.

The couple believe that hard graft will test Lauren's resolve more than words can - but will they be proved right?

[Siobhan]

she looks very much like the old Lauren

[flappinfanny]

looks like another crackin week in the square, love the new lauren, she has settled into the role well and there is good interaction between the younger characters especially whit, tyler and anthony.

[Perdita]

EastEnders hardman Phil Mitchell faces his worst nightmare next week as scheming Derek Branning tries to seize control of his business empire.

Phil (Steve McFadden) finds himself back behind bars in upcoming episodes as his past continues to haunt him, but his problems are only just beginning as Derek soon tries to turn the situation to his own advantage.

Already in shock over his troubles with the law, Phil gets another surprise when he sees that Derek has paid him a visit at the prison.

Derek (Jamie Foreman) then wastes little time before making his intentions clear - demanding that Phil makes him a partner in his businesses, otherwise he'll take them by force.

Unable to stand up to Derek's threats while he's in jail, will Phil agree to the villain's terms?

EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, January 24 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

[moonstorm]

Just not getting the Derek thing. Why is everyone so scared of him??