Jean feels the pressure in the aftermath of Martins death
Its an important week for the fragile Mitchell family......
.....as Nicola attempts to gain control over a tricky situation
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Jean feels the pressure in the aftermath of Martins death
Its an important week for the fragile Mitchell family......
.....as Nicola attempts to gain control over a tricky situation
Monday
Nicola Mitchell (played by Laura Doddington) reckons her secret is safe for the moment
The wine bar boss has managed to convince her one-time lover, Zack Hudson (James Farrar), not to reveal that he is the biological dad of her teenage son, Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).
Nicola has problems with her other son, Harry (Elijah Holloway).
Harry is still haunted by the unsolved disappearance of his girlfriend, Shireen, four years earlier...
At the Arches, mechanic Harry gets an unexpected visit from Shireen's brother, Asad.
Later, Nicola arranges a vigil at Harry's Barn so the Mitchell family can remember Shireen.
But there's a SHOCK confrontation in store, when Asad arrives and accuses Harry's dad, Teddy (Roland Manookian), of Shireen's murder!
Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) offers to help Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) with the planning of her ex-husband Martin's funeral.
There's been no love lost between Jean and Ruby in the past.
So Ruby doesn't take kindly to Jean's suggestions.
Will some advice from Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) help sort the situation between Jean and Ruby?
Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) continues to struggle with his memory.
After a particularly difficult day, Nigel eventually breaks down to friend Linda Carter
Tuesday
Harry Mitchell (played by Elijah Holloway) is reeling after a SHOCK accusation made about his missing girlfriend, Shireen,
After the bust-up between his dad Teddy (Roland Manookian) and Shireen's brother Asad at Harry's Barn, Harry goes looking for trouble...
At The Albert, Harry picks a fight with barman Felix Baker (Matthew James Morrison)...
Meanwhile, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) is summoned to Walford East where Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) makes her aware that a dangerous supply of drugs are doing the rounds.
Later, Nicola makes a secret phone call, only to be caught by ex-husband, Teddy...
WHAT has Nicola been up to now?
Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) doesn't want Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) to know the truth about where her grandad, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), is.
But later at No.55, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) finds Lexi reading one of the letters Phil wrote on the night he attempted to end his own life...
Unaware that Phil is currently a patient at a mental health facility, Lexi jumps to the conclusion that Phil is DEAD!
Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) may regret playing peacekeeper between Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton).
The women meet to discuss the plans for Martin Fowler's upcoming funeral.
But it's not long before Jean and Ruby are clashing with their differing opinions.
And Kathy is caught in the middle of it all!
Wednesday
Billy Mitchell (played by Perry Fenwick) is on the warpath
Billy has been trying to protect his young family relative, Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) from finding out the truth about her granddad, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).
But after reading one of the letters that depressed Phil wrote on the night he planned to end his own life, Lexi has jumped to the WRONG conclusion that Phil is dead...
Upset, Lexi turns to Billy and his wife Honey (Emma Barton) for answers before breaking down in tears!
Billy blames Phil's mate, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), for failing to stop Lexi from seeing the letters.
After Billy angrily confronts Nigel, Lexi's stepdad, Callum Highway (Tony Clay), decides it's time to tell Lexi the truth about where Phil really is...
Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) appears to have won the war with love-rival, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).
After Sharon's guilty secret was the cause of BIG drama, it looks like she and fella, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian), are now at odds.
However, at the Boxing Den, Teddy tells Sharon that he still cares for her.
Nicola won't be happy about that if she finds out!
Meanwhile, Teddy is keeping another secret from his ex-wife Nicola, as he finalises a business deal with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour)...
Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) is struggling to cope with her grief, following the recent death of her adoptive dad, Martin Fowler, at the Queen Vic.
Lily's friends, Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) and Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) want to try and find a way to boost her spirits.
What is their plan?
Thursday
What has been going on with Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) since he checked into a mental health unit last month
Phil hit rock bottom with depression and was ready to end his own life on the night of the explosion at the Queen Vic.
But friends, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), were able to convince Phil he still has plenty to live for.
In this special episode, which is set across four weeks, viewers will find out more about Phil's live-in experience at the mental health unit.
Phil is faced with confronting his inner demons and what may have contributed to his depression and his symptoms of psychosis.
But is the tough guy of Albert Square prepared to open-up about his feelings during group therapy sessions?
Will a new friendship with fellow patient Gaz (played by Keith Allen, from TV series including Robin Hood and The Buckingham Murders) help Phil on the road to recovery?
EastEnders has worked closely with The Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and Mind to ensure Phil’s story is portrayed as accurately and as sensitively as possible.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...harry-shireen/
EastEnders has confirmed a surprise new murder suspect as a historic case is revisited next week.
Last year, it was revealed that Harry Mitchell was in the frame for his ex-girlfriend Shireen Bashar's disappearance, and he was arrested for her murder.
Harry's mum Nicola found out about his arrest and gave her son an alibi for the night Shireen went missing. While Nicola was lying, she gave specific details about the case and was able to get Harry released.
But in scenes that will air next week, the case is revisited on the four-year anniversary of Shireen's disappearance.
Harry gets an unexpected visit from Shireen's brother Asad at The Arches but is relieved when Asad says he no longer believes he harmed his sister.
Nicola organises a vigil at Harry's Barn for her son to remember Shireen, but she gets a shock when Asad arrives ? and accuses none other than Teddy Mitchell of Shireen?s murder.
As Teddy denies Asad's claims, Harry steps in to protect his dad, but back home, he begs him, to tell him the truth. Meanwhile, Nicola visits a mystery man called Benji and asks him where Shireen is. What does she know?
The next day, Nicola is snubbed by Harry, who is in a bad state, while Teddy meets up with Junior Knight to discuss their new business plans.
Nicola is summoned to Walford East by Ravi Gulati, who explains that a dangerous supply of drugs are in circulation. Later, she is caught by Teddy while on the phone to a drug supplier, and she is forced to tell her ex-husband about her dealing.
Meanwhile, Harry continues to spiral after the events of the week and makes a show of himself at The Albert. While under the influence, he picks a fight with Felix Baker, and his parents have to drag him home.
Back at No.1, Nicola tries to get Teddy to withdraw his support of Junior's business proposal, though just why she is against the plans hasn't been revealed.
Later at the Boxing Den, Teddy tells Sharon Watts he still cares for her, after the drama of the previous week. He then secretly calls Junior and confirms a business deal, deciding to keep this from his ex-wife.
What is Teddy hiding, and what do Junior's plans mean for Nicola?
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...s-teddy-truth/
Monday 17 March 2025 at 19:30 on BBC One
It's the four-year anniversary of Harry's girlfriend Shireen disappearing. Harry receives a visit from Shireen's brother Asad, who confirms that he no longer suspects him of being responsible for what happened.
Nicola supports her son by holding a vigil at the club for him to remember Shireen. Chaos ensues when Asad accuses Teddy of being responsible for Shireen's murder. Harry defends his dad, who firmly denies the claims.
Later, once they're back at home, Harry begs Teddy for the truth. At the same time, Nicola visits Benji and asks where Shireen is.
Meanwhile, Ruby dismisses Jean's offer of helping to plan Martin's funeral, but Kathy gives Jean some advice on how to handle Ruby.
Elsewhere, Nigel breaks down in front of Linda after struggling with his memory.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...s-phil-letter/
Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 19:30 on BBC One
Lexi is still unaware of Phil's whereabouts and Billy is adamant that she doesn't need to know. Nigel nearly slips up in front of Lexi, much to the frustration of Billy.
Later, Nigel finds Lexi reading one of the letters that Phil wrote a few weeks earlier. Nigel confuses Lexi for Clare and she flees to Billy, convinced that Phil is dead.
Meanwhile, Harry is worse for wear after last night. Nicola is summoned to Walford East, where Ravi tells her that a dangerous supply of drugs are doing the rounds. Nicola gets on the phone to a drug supplier and is overheard by Teddy, so she has to come clean about her dealing.
Later, Harry makes a fool of himself at The Albert while under the influence and he picks a fight with Felix. Nicola and Teddy are forced to step in and drag him home.
Back at No.1, Nicola tries to convince Teddy to withdraw his support of Junior's business plans.
Elsewhere, Jean and Ruby have different opinions over the funeral plans, which leaves Kathy caught in the middle of the clash.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...ers-over-phil/
Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 19:30 on BBC One
A devastated Lexi asks Honey and Billy whether Phil is dead. Billy confronts Nigel over what has happened. Honey and Sharon soon step in, informing Billy that Callum is going to tell Lexi the truth.
Later, Linda comforts Nigel after the tense visit from Billy. Billy ends up apologising to Callum and Lexi in the caf?, before the trio head to Phil's mental health unit alongside Linda and Nigel.
Meanwhile, Teddy tells Sharon that he still cares for her. Teddy secretly calls Junior to confirm their business deal, which he's keen to keep secret from Nicola.
Elsewhere, Amy and Avani try to help Lily cope with her grief.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...ional-journey/
Thursday 20 March 2025 at 19:30 on BBC One
In a special episode taking place over four weeks starting from February 20, we see Phil's initial struggle to settle into the mental health unit. He's reluctant to fully engage in his therapy sessions and group activities.
As the days go by, Phil meets another patient called Gaz and they bond over their shared life experiences. Phil enjoys this new friendship, but is disappointed when he learns that Gaz will be leaving the ward.
As the weeks continue, support worker Yasmin helps Phil to see that he is ready to leave the unit.
Phil listens to voicemails from Sharon and Nigel, before discharging himself. What does the future hold for him?
where has phil gone?