Revenge is on the menu in Walford this Christmas Day, and a face from the past returns.

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Max Bowden

Clay Russell

Tony Clay

Jessica Kate Plummer

June Brown

Rukku Nahar

Adam Woodyatt

Emma Barton

Gillian Taylforth

Jamie Borthwick

Jessie Wallace

Danny Walters

Zack Morris

Davood Ghadami

Kellie Bright

Steve McFadden

Dayle Hudson

Letitia Dean

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6187

Following recent events, secrets and lies continue to simmer away in more than one Walford family.

01/01/2020

Sonia’s concerns grow for Martin, Mick and Linda have a heart to heart, and the Panesar brothers have some important news for Ash.

02/01/2020

More than one family is torn apart following the events of Christmas Day, and despite Walford’s biggest secret being exposed, an even bigger one has now formed.

03/01/2020

Gray is frustrated when he doesn't get the news he wanted, Jay has a stark reminder for Billy, and Whitney takes matters into her own hands

07/01/2020

Chantelle tries to stay in control, Karen has some home truths for Honey, and Kush issues Leo a warning.

6058

Billy makes an alarming discovery, Whitney makes a risky decision, and

Keegan and Vinny strike up a friendship.

6059 (1)

Vinny grows irate, Whitney is frustrated by Jack's advice, and Billy's worst fears are confirmed.

6060 (2)

Louise makes a shocking confession, Linda is forced to face the consequences of her actions, and Leo is furious when Kat scuppers his plan.

6061

Phil takes charge of the situation, the Carters receive some exciting news, and Sonia finds herself in an impossible situation.

6062

Phil and Ben resort to desperate lengths, Honey opens up to Billy, and Sharon receives support from an unlikely source.

6063

Jean and Daniel are the happiest they've ever been, Dotty is left humiliated, and Honey makes a big decision.

6064

Linda tries her best to makes amends, Sharon makes an interesting discovery, and Sonia struggles with the pressure of her secret.

6065

Mick resorts to desperate lengths to help Linda, Lisa makes an important decision, and Martin makes a worrying discovery.

6066

Linda's problems become apparent to everyone, Patrick receives some unexpected news, and Bex issues Dotty a home truth.

6067

Sonia takes matters into her own hands, Phil puts his plan into action, and Sharon makes an unlikely ally.

6068

Leo makes his presence known, Sharon is distraught at Kathy's news, and a new face arrives in Walford.

6069

Martin and Kat are forced to step up, Mick is faced with an impossible situation, and Tiffany is caught off guard.

6070

Linda tries to distract herself from her problems, the tension between Kathy and Sharon reaches breaking point, and Iqra tries to reason with Keegan.

6071

Kathy makes a big decision, Patrick's suggestion leaves Sheree nervous, and Karen is shocked by Keegan's actions.

6072

Linda's drinking leaves her family in a dangerous situation, Denise and Sheree start to make amends, and Kat can’t bring herself to tell Kush the truth.

6073

Whitney takes matters into her own hands, Sharon is desperate to fix her relationship with Dennis, and Suki shows her true colours.

6074

Bobby is stunned after hearing Ian's confession, Linda is forced to face her problems, and Bernadette is on a mission to find out what happened to Keanu.

6075

The Carters are thrown into turmoil, Karen makes a risky move, and Daniel enjoys winding up Stuart and Rainie about his funeral plans.

6076

Callum receives a surprise visitor, Mick and Linda put on a united front, and Bex works out a solution to her problems.

6077

Mick is left distraught at Linda’s actions, Jean receives a pleasant surprise, and Whitney opens up to Kush about everything that has happened.

6078

Linda has a shocking announcement, Leo is on a mission to get what he needs, and things go from bad to worse for Bobby.

6079

Whitney finds herself in a very dangerous situation, Kathy plays Ian at his own game, and Mick tries his hardest to make Linda see sense.

6080

It’s the day of the Queen Vic’s boat party, but as the punters set sail, the celebrations are thrown into chaos.

6081

Ian contemplates reaching out to Bobby, but nothing can prepare him for the news he’s about to receive. As the Beales reel from what’s happened, Peter returns. Bex struggles with her discovery, leading her to take alarming action.

6082

Tensions between Ben and Phil are already at an all-time high, and Ben is also at breaking point, determined to go to any lengths to get what he wants. He takes drastic action leading to the ultimate showdown and disaster.

6083

As chaos ensues, the grave situation for those on board the boat grows worse. Back in Albert Square, the drama continues.

6084

Following the dramatic events, a number of families are in turmoil. For some, things will never be the same again.

6085

Gray feels the pressure of his situation, Jean hatches a plan, and Whitney struggles to cope.

6086

Lola is left surprised, Stuart takes matters into his own hands, and Jean’s good mood is short lived.

6087

One person’s lies begin to unravel, Keegan’s plan for Tiffany backfires, and Shirley is left unsettled.

6088

Keegan and Iqra receive some exciting news, and Suki is forced to cover her tracks.

6089

Dotty makes an interesting discovery, Gray feels the pressure to deliver for Kush and Whitney, and Lola has a bombshell for Jay.

6090

Jean puts her plans in place, while Kush makes a big decision. On the day of Whitney’s bail hearing, she prepares to hear her fate.

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Gray’s day goes from bad to worse, Jean is on a mission to uncover the truth, and Jay makes a big decision about his future.

6093

Lola is caught off guard, Rainie’s past comes back to haunt her, and Kheerat tries his best to charm Chantelle.

6094

Isaac shows his true colours, and Mitch’s suspicions about Gray reach fever pitch.

6095 (1)

Stuart thinks he has the best idea to cheer up Rainie, Gray gets the wrong end of the stick, and Sheree gives Isaac some home truths.

6096 (2)

Gray is desperate to prove himself, Sharon struggles to cope, and Keegan is left frustrated.

6097

Sharon makes a heart-wrenching decision, Mitch is left conflicted, and Jack is unimpressed by Isaac’s actions.

6098

Everyone anxiously awaits the outcome of Whitney’s bail hearing, Ben hatches a plan, and Ian makes a shocking proposition.

6099

Keegan takes matters into his own hands, Linda issues some home truths, and Callum is left distraught.

6100

It’s the day of Dennis’s funeral, but a surprise visitor threatens to ruin everything. Meanwhile, Dotty and Vinny strike up a friendship.

6101

Sharon struggles to stay in control, Dotty plays with fire, and Mick and Linda make a big decision.

6102

Ben is taken aback by Jay’s news, Vinny is gutted when he doesn’t get the help he needs, and Ian revels in his latest plan.

6103

Bobby develops a crush, and Vinny is determined to prove himself.

6104

Vinny’s plan to prove himself ends in disaster, tensions rise between Keegan and Tiffany, and an unwelcome visitor returns to Walford.

6105

Things go from bad to worse for Keegan, Iqra is stunned by Ash’s actions, and Kush is torn.

6106

Sonia’s plan to protect Whitney backfires, Stuart gets inspiration from his brother, and Suki is up to her usual tricks.

6107

Whitney contemplates her future in the square, Jean gets a touching surprise, and Kush turns to Isaac for help.

6108

The stakes are high for Gray, Patrick has a big surprise for Sheree’s birthday, and Lola confides in Callum.

6109

Isaac demands the truth from Sheree, Bobby hatches a plan to impress Dotty, and Linda and Mick get a surprising offer.

6110

Chantelle opens up to Kheerat, and Lola fears the worst.

6111

Kush grows concerned about Jean, Ian plans a touching surprise for Sharon, and Linda makes a big decision about the future.

6112

Phil contemplates doing a deal with the devil, Kush and Shirley take drastic action, and Stuart gets wedding inspiration from an unexpected place.

6113

Keegan sees a glimmer of hope, Shirley is taken aback by Jean’s behaviour, and Ben takes advantage of Callum’s new situation.

6114

Suki attempts to manipulate a bad situation in her favour, Ben receives another knockback, and Keegan’s latest actions leave Tiffany torn.

6115

Callum has an idea to help Ben, Lola makes a peace offering to Peter, and Danny has a proposition for Phil.

6116

Phil is floored when Sharon makes an unexpected return. Karen does her best to help Tiffany with Keegan, and Kush feels the pressure.

6117

Recent decisions play on Sharon’s mind, Jean takes Shirley’s guidance to the extreme, and Keegan’s dreams come crashing down.

6118

Phil and Ben prepare for the job ahead, but Ben’s hearing problems put him in a life threatening situation.

6119

Sharon is faced with a life-changing decision, Denise offers Tiffany some words of encouragement, and Max tries to prove himself to Ruby.

6120

Peter and Dotty take their relationship to the next level, tension grows between Phil and Sharon as they battle with a lifechanging decision, and Ian puts on a touching tribute for Dennis.

6121

Gray’s anger boils when he jumps to conclusions, Whitney makes a risky move that could change everything, and Max takes action to protect his finances.

6122

Trouble is brewing for Dotty as she takes a big risk, Bobby is left heartbroken, and Billy prepares to fight for love.

6123

Billy and Karen go on a disaster date, and Phil is more determined than ever to get what he wants.

6124

Lockdown in the Queen Vic has been bliss for Ian and Sharon – until Dotty decides to burst their bubble. Callum fears Ben’s crimes have caught up with them, Ruby faces serious financial problems, and Linda and Mick look to build a new life away from the pub.

6125

Vinny and Ruby realise that they share an urgent goal, and Kathy worries that Ian has got himself in too deep.

6126

Mick is determined to get back on track, Chantelle puts her plan into action, Callum demands the truth.

6127

Suki swoops in to help her family – but at what cost? Ben panics as his past comes back to haunt him.

6128

Max wants his money back from Ian, Tina and Frankie grow closer, and Ruby demands the truth from Vinny.

6129

Ian’s attempt to fix his money issues goes awry, and Ruby makes a shock confession.

6130

Stuart's stag and Rainie’s hen do don’t quite go to plan, and Ian tightens the reins on Sharon running the Vic.

6131

Chantelle is determined to find a way out.

6132

Ruby opens up to Martin and tells him the truth, pressure mounts on Callum to make a choice, and Denise cottons on to Amy’s not-so-secret crush.

6133

Callum makes the ultimate gamble on his future, Kheerat ignites Mitch’s suspicions and a big return to the square makes waves.

6134

Sharon tries to take the upper hand, while Mitch’s theory upsets Karen.

6135

Isaac is put in a tricky situation, while Ruby and Martin’s relationship is tested.

6136

Ian’s attempt to solve his money issues falls apart, and Mick’s suspicions rise.

6137

Wedding bells ring for Stuart and Rainie, and emotions run high for Mitch and Karen.

6138

Jack finally hears the truth, and there’s no turning back for Ian.

6139

It’s a big night at the Prince Albert, and sparks fly for Tina.

6140

Mick wants answers, and Jags comes clean to his family.

6141

Secrets fester between Mick and Linda, and Phil asks Callum to dig for information.

6142

It’s Chantelle’s funeral, and Gray is overwhelmed.

6143

The prosecution grills Whitney at her trial, Billy feels a distance between himself and Karen, and Kush saves the day but hides a secret.

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