Coming up on EastEnders, the Branning family's latest attempt to help wayward Lauren backfires.

As Lauren's parents become increasingly concerned over her alcohol problem, Tanya tries to get her to spend more time with returnee Peter Beale (Ben Hardy) in the hope that he might be a good influence.

Tanya convinces Peter to ask Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) out on a date, so the pair arrange an evening dinner together at Scarlett's. However, trouble seems to be looming when Peter tells his scheming sister Lucy (Hetti Bywater) about his plans.

Lauren's date with Peter starts well as she drinks cranberry juice rather than anything stronger. She also enjoys reminiscing with her ex-boyfriend, but her smile fades when Lucy and Joey (David Witts) walk in.

It's clear that Lucy is trying to wind up Lauren once again, and Joey storms out as he is furious over the blonde's cheap trick.

With her mood taking a turn for the worse, Lauren hits the alcohol once again…


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Peter and Lauren have a dinner date.



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Joey and Lucy walk into Scarlett's.



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Lauren is rattled by Lucy's cheap trick.

EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday, June 21 at 8pm on BBC One.