EastEnders Spoilers 29th Aug - 2nd Sep 2016

[Perdita]

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell has a major decision to make later this month, as his secret revenge scheme gets uncovered at the worst possible moment.

Ben (Harry Reid) has been making plans to go after Paul Coker's killers, wanting to make them pay for taking away his beloved boyfriend.

Although Ben has managed to avoid arousing any suspicion so far, the game is up when his sister Louise (Tilly Keeper) realises he's hiding something big.

Backed into a corner, Ben confesses that he and Jay Brown have been looking for Paul's killers - but he's quick to assure her that he just wants to scare them.

With Louise unconvinced, she goes straight to Paul's grandfather Les (Roger Sloman) and urges him to intervene by making Ben see sense.
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Ben Mitchell's killer plan causes concern in EastEnders
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Ben later agrees to forget the revenge plan after a heartfelt plea from Les, who also asks him to make a speech at Paul's upcoming funeral.

However, when Louise and Ben return home, they find Jay waiting with the address of Paul's killers. Will Ben take Les's advice on board, or will he go back on his word at the eleventh hour?

EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, August 29 at 8pm on BBC One.

[Perdita]

Monday

Louise grows suspicious over Ben's behaviour and forces him to admit that he and Jay have been looking for Paul's killers. Ben assures Louise and Courtney that they just want to scare the culprits, but Louise isn't convinced and brings Les into the situation in the hope that he can help.

Later, Ben agrees to forget the revenge plan after a heartfelt plea from Les and Louise. However, when Louise and Ben return home, they find Jay waiting for Ben with the address of Paul's killers. Louise is horrified when Ben goes back on his word by leaving with Jay.

Meanwhile, with the financial difficulties at the restaurant getting worse, Steven is frustrated when Lauren buys a new laptop to help her pitch for new business from Belinda.

Elsewhere, Shakil and Mark prepare for a day out with Louise, Courtney and Bex, but Shakil is disappointed when Bex pulls out. Across the Square, Bex seeks advice from Stacey.

Also today, Dot and Patrick practice their salsa routine. Dot also does her best to help Patrick win Claudette back.


Finally, Denise faints when rehearsing for the salsa show. Carmel encourages Denise to see a doctor, but when they research her symptoms together, Denise starts to fear the worst.


Tuesday

Courtney is worried to hear that Louise has called the police over Ben and Jay.

Meanwhile, Carmel is adamant that Denise should arrange a doctor's appointment, but she continues to put it off and distracts herself by helping Kim to prepare for the show instead. Later, Denise has an uncomfortable encounter with Kush.

Elsewhere, Stacey realises that all is not well with Sonia and the pair have a heart-to-heart.

Also today, Bex pleased with her makeover but Shakil is taken aback by her new look.

Finally, Dot receives an upsetting letter.


Thursday

Shakil's 16th birthday has arrived. Carmel is busy making plans for a traditional party at Denise's place, but Shakil has other ideas in mind and seeks help from Mark to help make it happen. Just as Shakil is promising that there'll be no booze at his party, Mark sneaks out of the Queen Vic with a crate of cider.

Once the youths are left alone, the party soon commences, but will everything go to plan?

Meanwhile, Kush realises that all might not be well between Shakil and his dad. Mark also finds a birthday gift from him - a pair of trainers - left in the rubbish, but Shakil is adamant that they should stay there.

Elsewhere, Mark tells Ian and Sharon he has his eyes on a girl and they tell him to go after her. Later, Sharon wonders if they should tell Mark the truth about Grant.


Friday

Things are off to a bad start for Kim's salsa show when Dot pulls out. This leaves Patrick upset, but is there more to it?

Later, Kim expresses fears that the show will be a disaster, but Vincent tries his best to reassure her and the show soon gets under way.

Meanwhile, Dot spots a familiar face and finds herself reminiscing.


Digital Spy

[Perdita]

Things have been a little quiet for Dot Branning on EastEnders so far this year, but could that be about to change?

These new pictures show the moment that Dot (June Brown) is left upset by the arrival of a mystery letter, which shocks her to the core.

Next week's episodes start off on a positive note for the Walford icon, as she happily practices a routine with Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) for Albert Square's upcoming salsa show.

Dot also plays matchmaker by trying her best to help Patrick win Claudette Hubbard back after some recent problems in their relationship.
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Patrick Trueman and Dot Branning practice their dancing in EastEnders
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All of that is quickly forgotten, though, when Dot receives an unexpected visitor who insists on delivering an envelope by hand.

All we can say for now is that the contents upset Dot, but what does the letter say?
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Eddie Tsang hands Dot Branning an envelope in EastEnders
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Dot Branning receives an envelope in EastEnders
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Dot Branning is unsettled after her delivery in EastEnders
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Later in the week, Dot causes some upset of her own when she pulls out of the salsa show altogether, much to the surprise of a gutted Patrick.

Without the dance distraction to worry about, Dot spots a familiar face and finds herself reminiscing...

EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, August 30 at 7.30pm on BBC One.


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[tammyy2j]

I think Mark's lady could be half sister Courtney

[kaz21]

I wondered the same.

[tammyy2j]

I wondered the same.

And it will lead to the truth revealed and Grant's return to meet his son

[Rice Christie]

Omg is Denise pregnant with Phil's baby. :0

[kaz21]

I would have thought kush's.

[tammyy2j]

I would have thought kush's.

I think it is Phil's too

[parkerman]

I think Mark's lady could be half sister Courtney
I'm sure you're right. It would fit right in with EE's form of sledgehammer subtlety!

[lizann]

is dot letter about fatboy

[kaz21]

Could it be from max? He should be back soon

[tammyy2j]

Could it be from max? He should be back soon

But why would be write to Dot, she too thought he was guilty and made no attempt to help or apologise once the truth was revealed :thumbsdow

[kaz21]

But why would be write to Dot, she too thought he was guilty and made no attempt to help or apologise once the truth was revealed :thumbsdow

I meant the spotting a familiar face. I should have said.

[kaz21]

But why would be write to Dot, she too thought he was guilty and made no attempt to help or apologise once the truth was revealed :thumbsdow

I meant the spotting a familiar face. I should have said.