EastEnders Spoilers 23rd -26th December 2024

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EastEnders has confirmed that there will be two episodes of the soap airing this Christmas Day, as Cindy Beale's secrets come to light.

The BBC has announced its Christmas TV schedule, with timings for all the most-anticipated shows over the festive season revealed.

There will be not one, but two visits to Walford on December 25, with the first half-hour instalment airing at 7.30pm, before a lengthy wait until 10.35pm for the second episode.

This marks the first time since 2008 that EastEnders has aired two Christmas Day episodes, with an hour-long special airing every year since.

There is likely to be a major cliffhanger in between these two episodes, and for good reason ? as it has been revealed that Cindy's lies will be exposed, sending shockwaves around the Beales and the Knights.

Cindy has gone to great lengths this year to keep her affair with Junior under wraps from her fianc? Ian, and she is currently trying to keep Kojo quiet after he caught the pair kissing outside.

In October, she had an honest conversation with her ex David Wicks ? where she not only spoke about her affair, but she confessed that her true love is her ex-husband (and Junior's dad) George.

Cindy doesn't realise that her shocking chat with David was recorded on Freddie's birdwatching microphone. But on Christmas Day the incriminating audio will come to light, and huge drama will ensue amid the festive celebrations.

The synopsis reads: "Secrets and lies are set to throw a wrecking ball into the Beale family festivities this year as the shocking truth about Cindy is revealed in spectacular fashion on Christmas Day.

"Cindy has nowhere to hide as all hell breaks loose in the Beale and Knight families, with fury and accusations flying on all sides."

Also during these two festive episodes, Denise will get an unexpected Christmas present from an unlikely source, and she enjoys a very different day to the horror of Keanu's death last year.

There are some more hints as to what might take place this Christmas, with old feelings reigniting for some residents ? while "ghosts of Christmas past return", suggesting that there could be some familiar faces arriving in Albert Square.

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Note: This article contains discussion of alcoholism and suicidal thoughts.

As Christmas fast approaches, EastEnders has started to reveal the big storylines that will be running over the festive season ? and it is set to be a dramatic few weeks in Walford.

The BBC soap has recently announced plans for the all-important Christmas Day episode, with some huge secrets set to be uncovered that will put a spanner in the Beale and Knight family celebrations.

There are also lots of other exciting plots unfolding over December, so if you have missed any of the recent spoilers, here is a round-up of everything that has been released for far.

1. Christmas Day Cindy reveal

This year, Cindy Beale has embarked on a dangerous affair with Junior Knight, the son of her ex-husband, George. She called things off for a while, after she got engaged to Ian, and had a revealing chat with her ex, David Wicks ? where she confessed that despite her fling with Junior, her true feelings lie with George.

Recently, the pair reignited their affair, but they were caught in the act by Junior?s uncle Kojo. In her attempts to keep Kojo quiet, he fell off the fire escape and ended up in a serious condition in hospital. Cindy issued a serious threat to Kojo, and she feels that she has managed to keep her betrayal under wraps.

But what she doesn?t realise is that her bombshell conversation with David was recorded by Freddie?s birdwatching microphone. On-screen, Freddie is currently trying to flog CDs of his extensive collection of bird sounds, and it seems inevitable that the revealing chat will soon be heard by someone else.

EastEnders has confirmed that Cindy?s lies will come out on Christmas Day, no less, with dramatic scenes ahead.

The synopsis reads: "Secrets and lies are set to throw a wrecking ball into the Beale family festivities this year as the shocking truth about Cindy is revealed in spectacular fashion on Christmas Day.

"The incriminating evidence captured on tape will expose Cindy?s true love for ex-husband George and her scandalous affair with his son, Junior. Cindy has nowhere to hide as all hell breaks loose in the Beale and Knight families, with fury and accusations flying on all sides."

2. Lauren's painkiller addiction

Since she got injured in the club crush over the summer, Lauren Branning has been struggling to manage her pain, and recently found it difficult to cope when she was denied another prescription of painkillers by the GP. To make things more complicated, she has found out that she is pregnant.

As her relationship with Peter continued to suffer, Lauren resorted to desperate measures and stole a bottle of Amy?s liquid morphine. She then discovered Kojo after his fall and realised that Cindy was involved ? but Cindy found the morphine and used it as leverage, blackmailing her into lying to the police.

Lauren tried to get clean, but Cindy was scared that she might change her statement, so she got hold of an illegal supply of pills to keep her quiet. With Lauren and Cindy holding each other?s secrets, will Cindy?s scheme force Lauren to slip further into her painkiller addiction?

3. Linda continues to spiral

Linda Carter?s alcoholism has become a major problem again in recent months, as she is still haunted by causing Keanu Taylor?s death almost 12 months ago. As her drinking has become heavier, Johnny is unsure about how to help his mum, while Phil and Alfie are both concerned about her wellbeing.

This December, the situation will become much worse, when Ollie is affected by Linda?s drunken behaviour. She moves in with Sharon, but things soon go very wrong. Linda has some painful confrontations with her loved ones, and a devastating day ends with Elaine giving her daughter a major ultimatum.

There are lots of theories flying around about how Linda?s story might unfold over Christmas, with worrying funeral filming scenes causing fans to panic that the popular character might lose her life over the festive season. Will Linda be okay, and will she get the help she needs?

4. Phil's isolation

This year, EastEnders has begun to explore Phil Mitchell?s loneliness, as he becomes more isolated from his family. This has been recognised by those around him, with both Sharon and Kat attempting to offer support.

As Christmas approaches, this will become more apparent, especially as Sharon makes things official with his cousin Teddy. Nicola discovers a secret about Phil, before Jay extends another invitation for him to join them for Christmas lunch.

It was reported last month that over the festive period, Phil?s mood will continue to deteriorate and he will begin to have suicidal thoughts. There is also speculation that Phil?s brother Grant could return during this storyline, but this is not confirmed. Will Phil be able to reach out to his loved ones?

5. Nish's final stand

It was suggested that viewers had seen the last of Nish Panesar when he took the blame for Keanu?s murder. But though he is in prison, he is not done yet, after he found out through Nugget that Suki and Eve still intended to get married ? confirming that Suki had gone back on her promise.

In Tuesday?s episode (December 3), Suki visited Nish after being told that he was on his deathbed and had hours to live. But it was later revealed that this was a lie, and he had paid a doctor to exaggerate his condition.

This man also appears to be helping him with a larger scheme, as Nish remarked that he would make sure Suki doesn?t marry Eve. Will dying Nish?s sinister plan unfold over the Christmas period, and are Suki and Eve in danger?

6. Martin and Ruby struggle

Martin has had a difficult few weeks, as he found out that he has a son he never knew about with Ruby. He also soon discovered that Roman was in hospital and was potentially in need of a liver transplant.

He hatched a secret scheme to get his name on the birth certificate then apply for full custody of Roman, but Ruby was furious when she found out. Ruby continues to shut him out in upcoming scenes, but this might not last, as Martin is told that there has been a change in Roman?s condition. Will the Christmas period bring good or bad news for Martin, Ruby and their son?

7. Denise gets a surprise

Denise Fox has recently turned over a new leaf, finally signing her divorce papers following a brief reunion with Jack Branning. But on George and Elaine?s wedding day, she was teased about her relationships with Ravi and Jack, and it looks like she might still harbour feelings for both of them.

She will be involved in the upcoming Christmas Day plot, and she gets a surprise from a special someone ? could it be Jack, Ravi or someone else?

The soap revealed: "Denise Fox will be getting an unexpected Christmas present courtesy of an unlikely gift-bearer and finds herself enjoying a very different day from the one she had last year."

8. More festive clues

Amongst all the drama, there are also some fun festive plots ahead in Albert Square. For example, Mo and Kim organise a cheeky photoshoot for the men of Walford as part of a charity calendar. Kim also has to resort to bribery to get a choir ready for the Christmas Eve concert, while Ian and his family dress up for the Beale?s Eels Santa float.

But there are some other teasers as to what is to come this Christmas, with a festive synopsis reading: "As the yuletide warmth stokes up old feelings for some, for others, ghosts of Christmas past return." Who is set to reunite, and who is set to return to Walford?



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Cindy tries to keep her actions under wraps. Will it work out?

Yolande feels guilty when she arrives home after a bad day

Martin receives a visitor and unknowingly offends them

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who will play freddie's cd of bird sounds first and hear cindy's confession

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EastEnders has shared full details of the upcoming dramatic Christmas scenes involving the reveal of Cindy Beale?s secrets.

Cindy is currently trying to keep her affair with Junior Knight under wraps, especially as their secret romance restarted again in recent weeks.

Kojo became aware of the affair last month, but after he ended up in hospital, Cindy made a stern threat and persuaded him to keep quiet. Lauren is also suspicious about Kojo?s fall, but Cindy found out about her painkiller addiction and used this information as leverage.

But Cindy isn?t aware that a private conversation she had with David Wicks in October, where she spoke about her affair as well as her love for her ex-husband George, was in fact recorded by Freddie?s birdwatching microphone.

Freddie is currently flogging CDs of his bird sounds, with more volumes to come, and later this month Cindy will discover that an incriminating recording which exposes her affair has fallen into the wrong hands.

At the hands of a mysterious blackmailer, Cindy continues to try to keep her actions hidden, but has she done enough to make them change their mind?

Meanwhile, Peter and Lauren continue to argue about recent events. Before the Beales sit down for a family meal, Ian tries to talk to Cindy about Lauren.

George decides that he wants all of his family together on Christmas Day, so on Christmas Eve he invites Cindy and the Beales to join the Knights for dinner at The Vic.

Cindy is scared for her future, so she hatches a new plan that leaves her family shocked. But the situation then escalates, as she receives another piece of damning information.

The stage is set for a classic showdown around the dinner table, and on Christmas Day Cindy?s luck runs out ? with her secrets and lies revealed in spectacular fashion in The Vic.

As the shocking truth about Cindy is exposed, in a special double episode, all hell breaks loose between the Beale and Knight families.

With accusations flying from both sides following the huge revelations, what will this Christmas drama mean for Cindy and those around her?

These scenes will air the week beginning Monday, December 23 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Monday 23 December 2024 at 19:30 on BBC One

Cindy discovers that an incriminating recording, which contains details of her affair with Junior, has fallen into the wrong hands.

As Cindy tries her best to keep the truth under wraps, can she do enough to scare off her blackmailer?

Meanwhile, Peter and Lauren continue to argue about recent events.

Elsewhere, Yolande continues to shut out those close to her, but she feels guilty when Patrick points out that she has forgotten it's the anniversary of his son Paul's death.

Also today, Stacey is shocked to discover that Martin and Ruby are now living together. Martin assures Stacey that nothing romantic is going on, but he says the wrong thing and accidentally offends Stacey.

Finally, Kim's latest efforts over the Christmas choir don't go according to plan.


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Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 19:45 on BBC One

As Cindy fears for her future, she makes a plan that shocks her family. Her worries intensify when she receives another piece of damning information.

At the same time, George invites Cindy and the Beales to join his family for Christmas dinner at The Vic tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Kim and the market traders are faced with a mix-up when the wrong calendar arrives. Will Kim's day improve when the choir service begins?

Elsewhere, Nicola continues to struggle with her jealousy over Teddy and Sharon, while Phil shuts out his family as he remains at home.

Also today, it's the day of Pastor Clayton's burial and Yolande meets up with other women who were assaulted by him.

Finally, Ravi grows closer to Denise as he promises to keep her safe.


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Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 19:30 (Part One) and 22:35 (Part Two) on BBC One

It's Christmas Day in Walford and Cindy's secrets are exposed at The Vic, causing all hell to break loose for the Beale and Knight families.

Meanwhile, Sharon notices that Phil isn't his usual self when she heads over to give him a present.

Phil goes ahead and attends the Mitchell family's meal with the rest of the family, but he leaves early after spotting Sharon and Teddy share a cosy moment.

Elsewhere, Ravi gives Denise a present from Avani. Denise starts to struggle with having feelings for both Jack and Ravi.

Also today, Stacey is annoyed when Ruby arrives at her place on Christmas Day. Later, Martin returns from visiting Roman in hospital.


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Thursday 26 December 2024 at 20:30 on BBC One

Tensions continue to run high between the Beale and Knight families following the revelation of Cindy's affair.

Meanwhile, Denise enjoys a quiet drink with Ravi at Walford East, but also shares a warm exchange with Jack. Who does she want to be with?

Elsewhere, Stacey's latest attempt to speak to Martin leads to her being interrupted by Harvey and Jean.

Also today, when Phil continues to shut Sharon out, she shares her concerns with an unlikely ally.

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EastEnders' Sharon Watts is set to become concerned about Phil Mitchell as his loneliness storyline continues over Christmas.

Phil burned bridges with his friends and family over the summer, and has been living in squalor. He also recently learned that his ex Sharon is currently seeing his cousin Teddy, while Teddy's evil ex, Nicola, tried to get Phil to start drinking again.

In scenes set to air from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, Nicola is once again very jealous at Sharon and Teddy's public displays of affection, while Phil continues to shut the world out.

On Christmas Day, Sharon heads to Phil's to give him his present from their son Albie, but she can tell that he's not himself. He then joins the family for Christmas Dinner, but things are awkward, and he abruptly leaves after seeing Sharon and Teddy sharing a moment together.

Sharon heads over to Phil's again to talk to him, but he continues to shut her out. Sharon decides to share her concerns with an unlikely ally, but who?

It has been reported that Phil will experience some incredibly dark thoughts over the festive season, and there have also been rumours that Grant might be making a brief return...

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.



We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.


Very relevant, especially at Christmas, to hightlight how many amongst us are very lonely. Well done EastEnders !