The Mitchells are thrown into more chaos in EastEnders next week, with a murder arrest leaving Harry’s (Elijah Holloway) future hanging in the balance.
But as the clan reel from this, the drama continues with a sudden and explosive arrival from his mum, Nicola (Laura Doddington).
And she quickly proves that she means business in more ways than one!
For head of the family Phil (Steve McFadden), there is clearly even more at play as he struggles to hide his isolation. As Sharon (Letitia Dean) grows concerned, to what extent is he secretly struggling?
Speaking of struggling, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) finds her future with Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) on the line as the truth of her blessing with Nish comes to light.
Can they possibly survive this latest blow – and anything else that is to come?
Monday November 11
Jack is determined to fight fire with fire and uses his police connections to delve into the case of Harry’s missing girlfriend, Shireen. Penny warns Harry, who demands she get Jack to lay off or he’ll expose her part in the plot against him.
Trying to take control, Penny convinces Jack to let her meet Shireen’s friend Felicity and attempts to warn her off.
However, Felicity’s account of what happened to Shireen leaves Penny chilled to the bone. Later, the police arrive to arrest Harry, as Jack and Penny watch on.
But before he gets in the car, Nicola Mitchell – Harry and Barney’s mum – arrives.
Nicola quickly causes a stir (Picture: BBC)
Elaine is relieved to see Linda sober and focused on recovery, but her positivity is destroyed by Bernie, who’s just got back.
As Linda tries to explain about her failed confession, Bernie rages over Nish taking the rap and warns that neither of them will ever move on. Bernie stalks over to confront Suki, who tries a different tactic to calm her down.
Phil is annoyed by Teddy’s low-ball offer for Peggy’s and dismisses him, saying there are other interested parties.
Both Sharon and Kat separately try to talk to Phil, who is becoming increasingly isolated. But Phil covers his emotions and refuses to open up to either of them.
Tuesday November 12
Suki begs the Panesars to keep quiet about her and Nish’s blessing so she can tell Eve herself, but soon Avani blows the secret. Eve is reeling and doesn’t buy Suki’s attempts to explain herself, so she heads to The Vic.
Teddy demands to know why Nicola has turned up, but she retorts that she got a tip-off about Harry’s arrest and is here to help. Nicola’s first order of business is to get to the bottom of Penny’s involvement in Harry’s arrest.
As the pressure mounts, Jack demands to know what Penny said to the Mitchells. Before long, Nicola is making waves across Walford, so Teddy decides to weaponize a big secret about her recent past.
Junior is sad that Xavier won’t be coming to George and Elaine’s wedding, so Gina tries to cheer him up. Gina says that if she can get a date to the wedding in the next 24 hours, Junior has to bring his mystery girlfriend as his plus one.
Meanwhile, Sharon tries to get Phil to see sense about the sale of Peggy’s, wondering if he really wants to get rid of the place.
Wednesday November 13
Harry is gunning for Penny following his arrest, and shares some home truths with Jack, Nicola continues to get under Teddy’s skin and takes an immediate dislike to Sharon.
The club sale continues to have an impact on Phil’s mood, but he closes down Sharon’s attempts to talk to him about it.
Gina and Anna both bag themselves dates for the wedding, so Gina tells Junior he’s lost the bet and has to bring his mystery lady along.
Later, after Gina ribs him about being a love rat, Junior confesses that he’s been dumped.
Thursday November 14
Nicola introduces herself to Honey and manipulates an invite to the lunch she’s arranged with Teddy and Billy.
During lunch, Nicola puts Billy and Honey in the picture about her marriage to Teddy, delighting in making him squirm.
Later, having bagged herself somewhere to stay, Nicola decides to stir things up even more when she overhears Teddy arranging to meet Phil to sign the club sale paperwork by cornering Phil for a chat.
The wedding planning is ramping up at The Vic as Johnny is put in charge of the hen do, and Elaine tries to persuade George to ask Junior to be his best man.
Fearing rejection, George can’t find the courage to do it, so he asks Phil instead. Phil realises what’s going on and encourages George to be brave and speak to his son. George finally asks Junior…
Bernie confronts Kathy, who apologises and asks for forgiveness. Meanwhile, Johnny vies for freelance work helping Phil in Richie’s absence.
