EastEnders Spoilers 19th - 30th Dec 2016

[Perdita]

https://youtu.be/bpgI47RtrO4

The much-anticipated EastEnders Christmas trailer is here, and it features Max Branning's explosive return.

Max (Jake Wood) has been absent from Walford for over a year – except for a very brief appearance in a taxi – but he's now coming back with a bang in an unmissable Christmas storyline.

The trailer teases the moment Max arrives back on the Square and comes face to face with his former lover Stacey Branning.

The other plot featured heavily in the festive promo is Phil's health taking a further devastating turn, prompting his family to fear they really are losing him forever.

Phil Mitchell, Max Branning, Jane Beale, Ian Beale, Lauren Branning and Abi Branning at Christmas in EastEnders
BBC NICKY JOHNSTON
Over the next few days, fans will see Phil (Steve McFadden) stubbornly vow to cut himself off from his family over the festive season, wanting time alone.

He also considers slipping away without even saying goodbye just before Christmas, leaving his struggling wife Sharon devastated.

The trailer – and recent spoiler pictures – show that Phil does have a change of heart and decide to spend the day with his loved ones after all. But they will be left heartbroken when he starts to deteriorate rapidly.

Other standout moments from the trailer include Kush kissing Denise during the festive celebrations and Roxy's rebellious behaviour continuing.

EastEnders will air an hour-long special on Christmas Day at 9.30pm on BBC One.

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[parkerman]

Go Max!

[Dazzle]

Dramatic EE trailer for the rest of this week:

https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/st...49881313304576

[parkerman]

Dramatic EE trailer for the rest of this week:

https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/813149881313304576

I see the Twitterati are not very happy with the new direction and want DTC back!!!!

[Dazzle]

I see the Twitterati are not very happy with the new direction and want DTC back!!!!

That's true lol, there are a lot of complaints from the types of EE fans who want non-stop plot driven nonsense. SOC has concentrated on character repair and development so far and things have been much quieter than under DTC, but as far as I'm concerned the quality has been far superior.

SOC said there's lots of drama in store in the interview I posted on the Michelle Fowler thread so hopefully the moaners will be happier!

[parkerman]

I can't believe anyone would want DTC back. He just completely wrecked Eastenders.

[kaz21]

That's true lol, there are a lot of complaints from the types of EE fans who want non-stop plot driven nonsense. SOC has concentrated on character repair and development so far and things have been much quieter than under DTC, but as far as I'm concerned the quality has been far superior.

SOC said there's lots of drama in store in the interview I posted on the Michelle Fowler thread so hopefully the moaners will be happier!

These latest episodes have been great. Love the fact the drama was low key yesterday, not all guns blazing. But maybe I'm the odd one out lol

[kaz21]

That's true lol, there are a lot of complaints from the types of EE fans who want non-stop plot driven nonsense. SOC has concentrated on character repair and development so far and things have been much quieter than under DTC, but as far as I'm concerned the quality has been far superior.

SOC said there's lots of drama in store in the interview I posted on the Michelle Fowler thread so hopefully the moaners will be happier!

These latest episodes have been great. Love the fact the drama was low key yesterday, not all guns blazing. But maybe I'm the odd one out lol

[Dazzle]

These latest episodes have been great. Love the fact the drama was low key yesterday, not all guns blazing. But maybe I'm the odd one out lol

You're not the odd one out here!

The ratings haven't gone down either despite a vocal minority bitterly complaining and demanding SOC's head on a platter.