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This is the moment that EastEnders' Bianca Butcher gets a nasty shock as her son Liam brings the police back to her door.
Bianca (Patsy Palmer) is celebrating after a successful meeting with her probation officer when she receives the unwelcome visitors early next week.
Viewers will see Bianca left horrified when the officers explain that Liam (James Forde) has been truanting from school with some of his friends.
To make matters worse, Bianca is warned that she could be fined or even sent to prison if Liam continues to behave this way.
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The next day, Liam ignores his mum's disapproval and skips school once again.
When Bianca finds this out, she realises that his antics need to be addressed immediately.
Bianca initially takes a calm approach by making Liam's favourite dinner and trying to talk to him, but he challenges her by asking what she can really do about his truanting.
As a blazing row follows, Liam declares that Bianca knows nothing about him after being in prison for half his life - before complaining about her struggles to provide for the family.
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Completely losing her temper, Bianca flies at Liam and pins him up against the wall - until they are interrupted by a shocked Carol.
In the days that follow, Bianca tries to get Liam back on the right track with help from Carol, and he eventually promises to start attending school again.
However, with Liam's gang storyline ahead, it's clear that Bianca's troubles with her 14-year-old son are only just beginning…
EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 12 on BBC One.
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EastEnders' Kat Moon turns to estranged husband Alfie for support next week as she faces trouble with the law.
Kat (Jessie Wallace) asks Alfie to come down to the police station as she is questioned over stolen goods which have found their way onto her new market stall, all thanks to a mistake made by Bianca Butcher.
When Kat is finally released after a whole night in custody, she is greeted by a concerned Alfie (Shane Richie) as she comes out of the station.
The former couple then discuss the situation properly at Joanna's Café, with Kat clearly grateful for Alfie's continued loyalty in her time of need.
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When Alfie arrives back home to the Queen Vic, he lies to new girlfriend Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) about where he's been all night - but she doesn't believe his excuses.
Later, Roxy's suspicions prove correct when an unknowing Kat apologises for calling Alfie the night before, explaining that she didn't know who else to turn to.
When Alfie next sees Roxy, he finds that she is furious over his dishonesty. As Alfie promises that things will change from now on, can the couple find a way forward together?
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EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday, February 15 at 8pm on BBC One.
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EastEnders' Bianca Butcher goes from one crisis to another in tonight's episode (February 14) as she realises that she could be facing yet more trouble with the law.
Bianca (Patsy Palmer) is already struggling to deal with the rebellious behaviour of her son Liam, but she soon has more urgent matters to deal with as she learns that stolen goods are being sold on her market stall.
It turns out that Bianca's friend has inadvertently supplied her with dodgy dresses, so she tells Kat Moon that they'll have to throw away every single item as she can't risk being sent to prison.
When Kat reluctantly agrees, Bianca hopes that she has fixed the situation - but it's not long before the police come calling…
EastEnders airs tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One
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EastEnders' Bianca Butcher goes from one crisis to another in tonight's episode (February 14) as she realises that she could be facing yet more trouble with the law.
Bianca (Patsy Palmer) is already struggling to deal with the rebellious behaviour of her son Liam, but she soon has more urgent matters to deal with as she learns that stolen goods are being sold on her market stall.
It turns out that Bianca's friend has inadvertently supplied her with dodgy dresses, so she tells Kat Moon that they'll have to throw away every single item as she can't risk being sent to prison.
When Kat reluctantly agrees, Bianca hopes that she has fixed the situation - but it's not long before the police come calling…
EastEnders airs tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One
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EastEnders star Rudolph Walker has admitted that his injury storyline is making him more "cautious" in real life.
Earlier this week, viewers saw the actor's character Patrick Trueman suffer a nasty fall from a ladder at the B&B.
With a period of rehabilitation now ahead for Patrick, he will need care and support from Fox sisters Kim and Denise at home as his mobility will be seriously restricted.
Walker, 73, told Inside Soap of the story: "In a strange sort of way, it was a reality check for me personally. I'm okay, but I have a very close friend who had a member of their family suffer from the same sort of thing as Patrick.
"At 70-plus, you can still be fairly active, but to be struck down with illness so suddenly can leave you feeling very vulnerable and alone.
"It's not a case of taking things easier, but just being more careful. If I'm walking through the streets of London with all the snow and ice we've had recently, I find myself being more cautious.
"But I still do what I want within reason, and I'm very active. I play tennis, and some cricket when the season comes around."
Walker predicted that it won't take too long for Patrick to return to his old self, despite the current change in his circumstances.
He said: "I'm sure Patrick will bounce back. There are still a lot of laughs left in him. And even in his current condition, it won't stop him wheeling into The Vic and making a nuisance of himself!"
EastEnders continues tonight (February 14) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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EastEnders' Bianca Butcher faces an unpleasant surprise next month, discovering that her son Liam is involved with a gang of thugs who have beaten up Tamwar Masood.
Tamwar (Himesh Patel) is attacked and has his money belt stolen as he continues to work at the Walford market in early March.
Magazine reports have revealed that a gang of youths target Tamwar in the attack after he tries to stand up to them when they start causing trouble at the market.
Tamwar's mugging shocks the local community, but when gang leader Kane (Harry Rafferty) later hands over the money belt and a cut of the cash to Liam (James Forde), it's clear that Bianca's teenage son may be helping the troublemakers.
Bianca (Patsy Palmer) is oblivious to Liam's dark situation for a while, and even hopes things are looking up for him when she gets a letter from the school praising his 'recent good behaviour'.
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Unfortunately, Bianca's positive attitude doesn't last for long as she later discovers a collection of blank sheets displaying the school letterhead in his room - showing that Liam faked the good behaviour note.
To make matters worse, Tamwar's money belt has also been stashed away in Liam's room. Realising that he may have had some involvement in the mugging, how will Bianca react?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 on BBC One.
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EastEnders' Bianca Butcher faces an unpleasant surprise next month, discovering that her son Liam is involved with a gang of thugs who have beaten up Tamwar Masood.
Tamwar (Himesh Patel) is attacked and has his money belt stolen as he continues to work at the Walford market in early March.
Magazine reports have revealed that a gang of youths target Tamwar in the attack after he tries to stand up to them when they start causing trouble at the market.
Tamwar's mugging shocks the local community, but when gang leader Kane (Harry Rafferty) later hands over the money belt and a cut of the cash to Liam (James Forde), it's clear that Bianca's teenage son may be helping the troublemakers.
Bianca (Patsy Palmer) is oblivious to Liam's dark situation for a while, and even hopes things are looking up for him when she gets a letter from the school praising his 'recent good behaviour'.
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Liam with the gang.
Unfortunately, Bianca's positive attitude doesn't last for long as she later discovers a collection of blank sheets displaying the school letterhead in his room - showing that Liam faked the good behaviour note.
To make matters worse, Tamwar's money belt has also been stashed away in Liam's room. Realising that he may have had some involvement in the mugging, how will Bianca react?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 on BBC One.
