EastEnders is going all out next week as the long-awaited 40th anniversary lands in explosive fashion.
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is hot on the heels of her attacker, and the shocking truth is finally revealed.
Speaking of exposed, murderous locals, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) faces his last stand, placing Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) in the worst possible jeopardy.
Amid all this, it’s time to vote on Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) love life while the Vic erupts into flames after an explosion.
And not everyone is going to make it…
Monday February 17
Love is in the air in Albert Square as bride Honey and groom Billy get ready to tie the knot, with family and friends rushing around making the final preparations. Everyone is determined to make this a Mitchell wedding to remember, especially since this is Billy and Honey’s fourth attempt to walk down the aisle.
Grant tries to keep the mood light with Phil, who is struggling, especially when Lexi needs some help. However, as the joyful festivities get underway, the Mitchells are totally unaware of the depths of Phil’s despair as he makes a decision.
Ian and Cindy have a huge row at Kathy’s café after a revelation from Priya. Later, raging Cindy is hell-bent on exposing her attacker and interrupts the wedding celebrations in The Vic to make a shocking accusation.
Face-to-face with the person she believes wielded the shovel, Cindy publicly accuses them, leaving the wedding guests shocked to the core. But later events take a dangerous turn when Cindy catches one of the suspects in a compromising position and points a gun at them.
Denise finds herself even more conflicted as lovestruck Jack and Ravi ramp up their efforts to prove to her that they are the man she should be with.
Elsewhere, Martin desperately fights his feelings for Stacey as he tries to focus on Ruby and their future.
Resolved to accept his choice, Stacey tries to forget about her love for Martin, a task that’s proving all but impossible.
Meanwhile, at No.25, Sonia begs Bianca to attend the wedding with her, convinced they have to try to return to normality, despite Reiss still being on the loose. But Bianca is less than impressed to run into Grant, triggering a row.
Tuesday February 18
Phil’s behaviour causes deep concern for those closest to him, with Linda becoming increasingly worried that he’s a danger to himself. Her fears are exacerbated when she arrives at No.55 and finds evidence that provides a devastating insight into Phil’s state of mind.
As Linda raises the alarm with Grant and Nigel, the three of them make a desperate bid to get to Phil.
Armed and dangerous, Cindy has a showdown with the person in possession of her missing locket. However, as their confrontation continues, a shock twist turns the situation on its head.
Honey and Billy’s wedding has everyone feeling the love, so Jean tries to talk some sense into Stacey and implores her to tell Martin how she really feels.
Having been rejected before, Stacey is fearful about putting her heart on the line, but Jean’s convinced she needs to be brave. Meanwhile, Zack confides in Martin about his fling with Nicola many years ago.
As Sonia and Bianca try to enjoy the celebrations, they are unaware that killer Reiss is back in Walford and how close danger is. After Bianca returns home from the wedding, Reiss creeps into No.25 and terrifies Bianca, her worst nightmare coming true.
A furious confrontation ensues as Bianca goes all out to ensure that Reiss pays for his terrible crimes.
Outside, worlds collide as two dramatic showdowns trigger a terrible series of events which ends with a huge explosion coming from inside The Queen Vic.
Wednesday February 19
At The Arches terrified Grant, Linda and Nigel desperately try to reach Phil and beg him not to harm himself. But having hit rock bottom, Phil believes there is no other way out. Can his loved ones find a way to reach him?
There’s total panic at The Vic as the people trapped inside face a desperate fight to escape.
Outside, Jack and others try to heroically save as many of their friends and neighbours as they can, as parts of The Vic teeter dangerously close to collapse. As the rescue mission gets underway, not everyone will get out of the smouldering Vic alive…
Denise returns to the Square to discover the horror unfolding at The Vic. With Ravi and Jack caught up in what’s happening, Denise must face her feelings for them both but just who will Denise choose? – you decide…
Thursday February 20 – live episode
It’s a life-or-death battle for those still trapped inside The Vic as EastEnders goes live.
Things take a nightmarish turn for Sonia who is now in labour in the middle of a total disaster. With no medical support on hand and only two traumatised people with her, will Sonia make it out alive?
Outside, family and friends anxiously wait for news about those still trapped, as the emergency services race against time to save their loved ones.
Inside, things are getting worse and worse for the remaining residents, who finds themselves desperately looking for a way out.
For Denise, it’s time she admitted the truth to herself as she reveals who she believes is the man of her future.
The audience have been voting between Ravi and Jack, so which of Denise’s two suitors will get a knock on their door that changes everything?
