EastEnders Spoilers Week 8 (17th - 20th February 2014)

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Note, extra episode on Wednesday and none on Friday due to Six Nations rugby on Friday.


Monday 17 February
The arrival of a guest to stay at the Beales’ highlights the tension between Ian and Denise, but will the engaged couple be able to weather the storm?

The market traders all band together to face an impending threat.

Alfie is suspicious of Kat's behaviour but an oblivious Kat continues with her plan.

Ian is played by Adam Woodyatt, Denise by Diane Parish, Alfie by Shane Richie and Kat by Jessie Wallace.


Tuesday 18 February
Kat is shocked at the arrival of an unexpected visitor, which also makes waves for some of the other Square residents.

When Ian’s behaviour reaches new lows, he is called out on his misplaced priorities.

Inspired by her night out, Linda comes up with a drastic plan for the market traders.

Kat is played by Jessie Wallace, Ian by Adam Woodyatt and Linda by Kellie Bright.


Wednesday 19 February
Kat and Alfie are given some worrying information. Will Kat’s idea work?

After receiving some home truths, Ian makes a U-turn, but is it too little too late?

As the police and a news crew show-up on The Square, have the market traders gone too far?

Kat is played by Jessie Wallace, Alfie by Shane Richie and Ian by Adam Woodyatt.


Thursday 20 February
Aunt Babe drops a bombshell on Shirley, causing her to make an unexpected trip.

Realising his true feelings, Ian goes after what will make him happy - but will he make it in time?

Alfie is concerned about Kat’s actions. Is her optimism misguided?

Aunt Babe is played by Annette Badland, Shirley by Linda Henry, Ian by Adam Woodyatt, Alfie by Shane Richie and Kat by Jessie Wallace.

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Note, extra episode on Wednesday and none on Friday due to Six Nations rugby on Friday.


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EastEnders also airs an hour-long episode on Thursday, February 20 from 7.30pm, clashing with Emmerdale for 15 minutes.

There will be no EastEnders episode on Friday, February 21 due to Six Nations rugby union coverage on BBC One.

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Stacey is livid when she discovers that Kat has put her new life at risk, so she turns up at the Moon family home unexpectedly to confront her. A nervous Stacey desperately hopes that nobody else on the Square will spot her as she makes the brief visit.

Meanwhile, it's not just Stacey who is angry at Kat's plan, as Alfie (Shane Richie) is furious that she has put their family in danger by having a criminal in their home…


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Stacey turns up to confront Kat


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Alfie confronts Kat over her actions

EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, February 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Monday

Feeling down after her plan failed last week, Kat decides to write Stacey a letter. At the same time, Alfie remains suspicious about what Kat is up to and is determined to get to the bottom of it. When Max discovers that Kat is still trying to find Stacey, he proves to be another obstacle by advising her to leave it.

Later, Alfie confronts Kat with his suspicions but is shocked when she admits the truth. However, the couple are interrupted when Stacey arrives unexpectedly…

Meanwhile, the Beales are pleased when Jane pays another visit, but Denise isn't happy when she learns that it was Ian's idea for her to stay. Jane is surprised when she learns of the plans to close the market, and Denise eventually fills her in on Ian's plan. When Jane picks up on the tension between the couple, Denise is forced to come clean to Jane about kissing someone else. Jane has some advice, but will Denise listen to it?

Elsewhere, Shabnam tries to convince Masood to smarten himself up, but she bursts into tears when he mentions that his new suit is impressing the ladies.

Also today, Mick calls in Aunt Babe to help hold the fort at The Vic as he is taking Linda out, Linda is devastated when she finds out that Lady Di is pregnant after her tryst with Tramp, while the traders and stallholders find out about a secret council market meeting and band together to attend it.


Tuesday


Kat's joy at seeing Stacey is short-lived when Stacey berates her for what she has done. The stress of the situation soon becomes too much for Stacey and she flees. She sneaks around the Square to avoid being seen, but Kat gives chase. Mick spots that Stacey is in a state and invites her into The Vic, but a familiar face sees her.

Stacey is forced to rush off once more, but Kat's words have made an impact on her. She realises that she can't continue living a lie and decides to leave her new life behind…

Meanwhile, Jane disagrees with Ian's teaching methods when she notices that he is placing a lot of pressure on Bobby. The former couple row and Jane is even more furious when Ian asks her to buy into Scarlett's.

Elsewhere, Masood realises that Shabnam hasn't ever got over the fact that he and Zainab have split up. Masood is forced to explain that he won't ever reconcile with Zainab. He then tries to help Shabnam plan for a job interview and it's clear that they're both starting a new chapter in their lives.

Also today, Linda takes inspiration from her night out and decides that a protest is the only way to save the market.


Thursday

Hour-long episode

Kat is still unwilling to give up on Stacey. She joins forces with Alfie and they head to Luke's place, but after what happened last time, Alfie is forced to lie to win Luke's trust.

Kat and Alfie are soon given reason to worry when Luke tells them what has happened. Kat comes up with a plan to get Stacey back, but will it work? Can Stacey come home?

Meanwhile, Denise tries to reassure Ian that Jane is bluffing, but this does nothing to ease his fears. Ian also remains unsupportive about the market closure, which frustrates Denise, Peter and Lucy. When Jane points out Ian's failure as a father, he is forced to re-examine his decisions. As Aleks tries to stop the protest, Ian's guilt becomes too much for him to bear. Will he step in and support his family?

Later, Masood notices that Jane is on her own and offers to keep her company in The Vic. Jane is unsure about whether she should leave Walford or not, but what will she do?

Elsewhere, Aunt Babe senses that tough times are ahead and pays a visit to the Carters. She soon puts forward a controversial idea that has Linda up in arms. As the family discuss Stan's money, Aunt Babe reveals to Shirley that Dean has been staying with Stan. Shirley is shocked and heads to Stan's, but he informs her that Dean is long gone. Is he telling the truth?

Also today, Shabnam attends her job interview, Tamwar decides enough is enough when Aleks tries to get him to do his dirty work, and Aunt Bushra pays a visit to the Square but her behaviour soon offends Masood.

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The Walford stallholders will stage a protest in EastEnders next week as the future of the market remains uncertain.

The community has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that the local market could be closed down.

Aleks addresses the market traders at the council meeting.
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Aleks addresses the market traders

When the traders and stallholders find out about a secret council market meeting, they club together to attend it - much to the shock of market inspector Aleks.

After Linda (Kellie Bright) takes inspiration from a night out, she decides a protest is the only way to save the market and later rallies the troops.

Meanwhile, Denise, Peter and Lucy are all frustrated when Ian (Adam Woodyatt) remains unsupportive about the closure of the market and his reluctance to help.

Aleks confronts Peter about the market protest.
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Aleks confronts Peter about the market protest.

The market traders protest.
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The market traders protest.

However, when Jane points out Ian's failings as a father, it forces him to re-examine his decisions.

As Aleks tries to stop the protest, Ian's guilt becomes too much for him to bear - but will he step in and support his family?

EastEnders airs these scenes on Thursday, February 20 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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EastEnders airs more drama for the Moons in tonight's episode (February 17) as Alfie accuses Kat of cheating on him again.

Alfie (Shane Richie) becomes convinced that Kat is having another affair as he jumps to the wrong conclusion over her recent secretive behaviour.

Kat (Jessie Wallace) has spent the past week trying to track down her cousin Stacey Branning after catching a brief glimpse of her on a London street. However, she has aroused Alfie's suspicions by lying about her whereabouts and seeming distracted.

When Alfie finally confronts his partner over her secrecy, he demands to know who she's been sleeping with. Shocked by Alfie's lack of faith in her, how will Kat react?

Alfie and Kat have a heart to heart.
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Alfie confronts Kat

EastEnders airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.

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EastEnders' Lauren Branning gets a huge surprise in tonight's episode (February 18) as she comes face-to-face with Stacey for the first time in three years.

Last night, viewers saw Stacey (Lacey Turner) turn up on the Moons' doorstep after learning that Kat has been looking for her.

In this evening's visit to Walford, Stacey confronts Kat and tells her to stay away, before fleeing again when the stress of the situation becomes too much to deal with.

To avoid being seen, Stacey takes shelter in the Queen Vic when Mick Carter takes pity on her - but she is soon caught by a shellshocked Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa). What will happen when they see each other again?

Stacey takes shelter at the Queen Vic
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Stacey takes shelter at the Queen Vic

Lauren is shocked to see Stacey
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Lauren is shocked to see Stacey

Regular fans will know that Lauren shares a turbulent history with Stacey as she was responsible for exposing Stacey's affair with Max on Christmas Day in 2007.

Lauren was also responsible for the truth coming out over Archie Mitchell's murder as she taped Stacey confessing to the crime and later handed the recording to Janine when she thought that Stacey and Max were getting close again.

[lizann]

stacey took long enough leaving the square

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I am surprised Lauren didn't call the police she hated Stacey