Tensions rise in Albert Square when Marsden arrives, but who is she looking for? As truths come to light, one resident finds themselves in danger. Pam makes a drastic decision.

5160

June Brown

Gillian Taylforth

Adam Woodyatt

Rudolph Walker

Linda Henry

Khali Best

Danny Dyer

John Altman

Lindsey Coulson

Tameka Empson

Letitia Dean

Matt Di Angelo

Karl Howman

5161

5159

The new year gets off to an explosive start for all the wrong reasons for some residents.

4988-4989

After the events of New Year's Day, will things ever be the same again?

4990

The new year gets off to an explosive start for all the wrong reasons.

4991

The police arrive in Albert Square, but who are they looking for?

4992

Kat is left in shock when she receives some news. Ben and Sharon are at loggerheads.

4993 (1)

Stacey tries to get to the bottom of what's wrong with Kat. Lauren makes a discovery.

4994 (2)

Stacey and Alfie learn the truth about what is troubling Kat.

4995

The residents struggle to come to terms with the events of New Year's Day.

4996

Aunt Babe surprises her family by revealing the truth about Sylvie's past.

4997

Desperate to keep their family together, one resident drops a bombshell.

4998

Shabnam lays down the gauntlet, promising Kush a run for his money.

4999

Nancy is determined to find out the truth, but will anyone tell her?

5000

Brave Linda reports her rape to the police.

5001

5002 (1)

Shirley reveals the truth about her past as more secrets come to light.

5003 (2)

Shabnam finds herself alienated from her friends and family.

5004

Max presses the self-destruct button and makes a decision he may live to regret.

5005

Shabnam reveals a secret which has haunted her for years.

5006

Tongues start to wag about the Carters as the residents of Walford take sides.

5007

When Dean's business begins to suffer, will he accept a way out? Jane gets some bad news which results in her making a strange choice of wedding outfit.

5008

Desperate to help her father but torn about what she should do, Tina looks to her family for support. Lauren makes a big decision but will she get the answer she is hoping for?

5009

The Carters grow concerned when Mick takes matters into his own hands. How far will he go? Lauren makes a startling discovery regarding Lucy Beale.

5010

Lauren is left chilled by her discovery. Alfie decides to throw a surprise stag do for Ian at the Vic, but will Ian approve? Roxy visits Ronnie and sees a glimmer of hope.

5011

Lauren's world begins to spiral and she decides to confide in Stacey. Dot is forced to make a dangerous decision. Two of the residents receive some upsetting news.

5012

Stacey learns some alarming news, but will she be able to keep it to herself? Dot gives her son one final chance but doesn't get the reaction she was hoping for.

5013

Dot faces the harsh reality about her son. Lauren struggles to cope with the truth. Ian and Jane's pre-wedding dinner party doesn't quite go to plan.

5014

It is the week of EastEnders’ 30th anniversary and it is a week of revelations, secrets and surprises. Peggy Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but why has she returned? It is the night of Ian and Jane’s wedding, but with secrets set to be exposed, will everything go to plan?

This episode contained some scenes broadcast live.

5015

It’s the week of EastEnders’ 30th anniversary and it’s a week of revelations, secrets and surprises. Christian and Tanya return to Albert Square for the wedding. As we get closer to discovering who killed Lucy Beale, the pressure grows for Jane and Ian. Can they go through with the wedding? A familiar face returns to Albert Square, leaving one resident fuming.

This episode contained some scenes broadcast live.

5016

It’s been ten months since Lucy Beale was murdered. In this hour-long episode, brutal truths about who killed her will finally be revealed. With many names still in the frame, who did kill Lucy?

This episode contained some scenes broadcast live.

5017

EastEnders goes back in time to Good Friday 2014. In this special flashback episode, viewers finally have a chance to see exactly what happened to Lucy on that fateful night. This episode fills in the blanks and answers questions that have been haunting the residents of Walford for almost a year…

This episode contained some scenes broadcast live.

Flashback

With the truth about Lucy now out, certain residents are left to face the brutal facts about her death. Many other secrets and revelations have also been revealed for other residents – will things ever be the same?

This episode was broadcast live.

5020

Following the shocking revelations, can things ever be the same again for the residents?

5021

Nancy continues to press her dad for the truth about what happened last week.

5022

Mick arranges a surprise for Linda but Nancy has other things on her mind.

5023

With Linda by her side, Sharon makes a difficult visit.

5024

The police arrive with news about Dean. Shirley receives advice from an unlikely foe.

5025

Things get too much for Linda and she eventually reveals her fears to her mum.

5026

Four women find themselves in the Vic after hours, sharing their experiences.

5027

Kim crumbles under the pressure of her secret and comes clean to Patrick.

5028

After receiving some upsetting news, Kat makes a brave decision.

5029

Kat has second thoughts, a hungover Carol is on the warpath and Les drops a bombshell.

5030

As Kat's world continues to spiral, Mo takes matters into her own hands. Worried about Carol's odd behaviour, Sonia tries to get through to her - but will she listen?

5031-5032

Stan takes a turn for the worse and pushes his family away. Martin moves back to Albert Square, but tensions between him and Sonia have surprising consequences.

5033

Tina insists on sticking by Stan and soon calls a familiar face for help. Martin leans on Sonia for help, with surprising results.

5034

A lonely Stan decides to take a chance on Cora - but what does he have planned? Sonia tries to get through to Martin, but he is in no mood for talking.

5035

Pam organises a birthday party for Donna in the Vic, but the party comes to an early end when two of the guests come to blows. Elsewhere, Kush drops a bombshell.

5036

Sonia deals with the repercussions of Martin's outburst and makes a decision about her relationship. Kush opens up about his past to Shabnam, but can they move on?

5037

With help from Linda, Sharon's search for her biological father continues, but can anything prepare her for what she's about to discover?

Alfie is forced to swallow his pride to help his family.

5038

Cindy is forced to deal with the consequences of her actions and receives advice from an unexpected place. Ian and Sharon pay a visit to Dot but can they get through to her?

5039

Tensions run high for the Mitchells and Beales. Donna confronts Martin about his secret.

5040

Phil Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but can Sharon get to the bottom of where he's been? Kat learns a horrifying truth. Jane and Ian explain their plans to Cindy, but they don't get the reaction they were expecting.

5041

Phil continues with his plan to get the Arches back but learns a shocking truth. Cindy gives the Beales an ultimatum. The Carters pull together for Stan, but he soon takes a turn for the worse.

5042

Kat attempts to move on with her life, but her day doesn't go to plan. The tension grows between the Carters when they receive some upsetting news.

5043

It's Good Friday in Walford. Jane and Ian do their best to remember Lucy but continue to be pressured by Cindy. Kat resorts to drastic measures. Shirley is shocked when she learns the truth, but who will she believe?

5044

Buster is back in Albert Square and has a surprising proposition for Shirley. Kat recovers with the help of Stacey and Alfie following the previous week's events.

5045

Stan makes a plea to his family, but will they listen? Buster and Mick come to blows. As the war between Max and Phil intensifies, Ben and Jay are forced to choose sides.

5046

Tina continues to grow frustrated at Mick and Shirley's behaviour. Meanwhile, Stan receives a visit, and it emerges that he has been keeping his own secret. Max takes a fancy to a new arrival - is she what she seems? The Brannings receive some upsetting news about Jim.

5047

The Carters attempt to put their differences aside as Stan's condition deteriorates. Carol struggles to process the news about Jim and takes her anger out on Max.

5048

As the Carters receive some bad news, can they reunite for the sake of their family? Charlie and Roxy struggle to hide their feelings from each other, Carol struggles to come to terms with Jim's death.

5049

Ronnie begins to talk, but does she know the truth about Roxy and Charlie? Aleks puts a plan into motion to show Roxy just how much he loves her. Tamwar makes a shocking discovery about the market.

5050

Aleks makes a huge decision, but what will Roxy decide to do? Tina and Sonia have a surprise for their families, but Carol does not take it well. With Nancy's words ringing in his ears, Tamwar decides to take control.

5051

Linda grows tired of the feud and decides to arrange a family meal, but with things still tense between Mick and Shirley, will all go to plan? Carol and Max visit Dot in prison, but they are taken aback by what she says. Charlie makes a decision about his future.

5052

It's a big day for the Brannings and Carters as the families prepare to say goodbye to Jim and Stan. After discovering some shocking news, Linda makes a brave decision. Cora continues to drift from her friends and family.

5053

Mick forces Shirley to choose between her two sons, but what will she decide? Ronnie encourages Roxy to attend the funeral, but can she hide her feelings from Charlie?

5054

After some persuasion from Carol, Max steps up to give his father's eulogy. The pressure becomes too much for Roxy - will she come clean to Ronnie? Vincent is back in Walford and pays a visit to an old friend.

5055

Roxy continues to struggle with the consequences of her actions. Tina reaches out to Shirley and shares some home truths. Sylvie and Babe come to blows, and it soon becomes clear they're both hiding a secret.

5056

Max's dodgy dealings catch up with him, and once again he turns to the person he least wants to. Aunt Babe attempts to bring Mick and Shirley back together, but what are her true intentions? Kim returns to Albert Square with baby Pearl, but is frustrated when she finds her house overrun with Carters.

5057

Carol warns Max to stop pushing his family away, but will he listen? Alfie takes matters into his own hands in an attempt to find a job. Whitney decides to play matchmaker for Stacey.

5058

Alfie is shocked when Kat tells him what she wants, but how will he react? Sharon warns Phil to clean up his act. Realising he's let his family down, Max finally turns to Carol for support.

5059

Kat takes a trip down memory lane and comes face to face with her past when she goes to the place where she gave birth. Will facing her past help her move on? Stacey learns a surprising truth.

5060

Dot's case takes a turn for the worse when new evidence comes to light.

5061

Kim deals with her fears when she is confronted by a face from the past.

5062

With more bad news for Kat on the horizon, Alfie surprises her with a trip to London.

5063

Sonia makes a decision about her future but doesn't quite get the reaction she was hoping for. It is the first day of Dot's trial, and Stacey takes to the stand.

5064

Linda and Mick reach breaking point, but there's a shocking turn. As the tension grows between them, Vincent makes a threat that Ronnie can't ignore.

5065

Linda's world spirals following her accident. Buster and Mick open up to each other, but it's clear they have a long way to go. Ronnie once again turns to Phil for help, but will he continue to clean up his cousin's mess?

5066

Dot's murder trial continues, and the case soon takes an unexpected turn. Shirley tries to get through to Mick and takes matters into her own hands.

5067

It's the final day of Dot's trial, and the tensions are high amongst her friends and family. Shabnam receives a surprise visit from a face from the past. Mick makes a brave decision.

5068

Dot's family and friends learn the outcome of her trial - will Dot be found guilty or not guilty of murdering her son? Fatima drops a bombshell on Shabnam.

5069

Alfie and Kat continue to make plans for their future. Dean confronts Shabnam over her secret, but will she come clean?

5070

Alfie receives some life-changing news. Two residents share a tipsy kiss, leading to secrets being spilled. Cindy questions her decision to let Ian and Jane adopt Beth, and Carol offers a solution.

5071

Alfie struggles to come clean to Kat about his news - will he be able to tell her the truth? Shabnam is rocked to the core as her world falls apart.

5072

Masood makes a startling discovery, sending shockwaves through the family. Kim and Donna come to blows over Vincent. Stacey has a proposition for Martin.

5073

Kush's mum Carmel arrives in Walford, but what will she make of her son's friends and family? Kim takes a risk for Vincent, but is all as it seems? Ronnie takes drastic action to try to regain control of her life.

5074

Vincent finds himself torn between Kim and Ronnie, but who will he choose? Roxy reels from her sister's actions.

5075

Ronnie is back in Albert Square, and it doesn't take long for secrets to resurface. Phil tries to stir up trouble for Vincent, but Ronnie has another idea in mind. Masood attempts to rebuild bridges within his family.

5076

Sharon and Phil go head to head, but who will come out on top? Pam and Les continue to miss their grandson, Paul, unaware that he has just arrived in Walford. Ben grows frustrated at Abi's controlling behaviour.

5077

Phil and Ronnie panic when Sharon is nowhere to be found - what is she up to? Tensions rise at the Beales as the fight over Beth's adoption continues. Abi grows suspicious at Ben's behaviour.

5078

Cindy gives Jane and Ian a shocking ultimatum. It's Pam's birthday, but with Claudette at the party, will all go to plan? Sharon and Phil continue to play games

5079

Jane and Ian reel from Cindy's ultimatum. Can they get through to her? A worried Phil looks for Sharon, but what is she up to?

5080

Ronnie continues to grow suspicious of Charlie and Roxy's relationship. Sharon refuses to be beaten and steps up her game plan at the Albert. Masood hears a shocking revelation from Shirley.

5081

Ronnie is determined to get the truth. She puts a plan in motion to get to the bottom of what's really going on. Carmel is back in Albert Square, but can she and Shabnam see eye to eye for the sake of Kush?

5082

Masood makes a drastic decision, but how will Shabnam react? Despite planning his wedding, Kush finds himself in a compromising position.

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