Spoilers for 6-10 May 2013

April 18, 2013, 9:08 am

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Monday 6 May 2013

Michael is feeling more positive about Scarlett - but how long will it last with Janine in the picture?

Roxy and Alfie decide to start trying for a baby, but Roxy’s happiness is short lived when Alfie asks her to keep the good news to themselves.

Lucy is still against Ian’s new business venture, but will Denise be able to talk her around?

Tuesday 7 May 2013

Kat and Roxy have another run in at The Vic, but will Roxy regret it?

Kirsty receives some good advice from Kat but will she listen to her friend?

Whitney, Lauren, Carol, Bianca and Poppy all try out to be waitresses at Ian’s new restaurant, but who will come away with a job?

Thursday 9 May 2013

Determined to manage The Vic on her own, Roxy finds herself in a dangerous situation when she gets some unwanted attention, but she is surprised to find help from an unlikely source…

Janine is struggling to cope with Scarlett, so she is relieved when Michael steps in - but can she trust him?

Friday 10 May 2013

Ian has the weight of the world on his shoulders when he sees the state of his new restaurant, but will he find a way to dig himself out of trouble?

After doing a good deed, Kat’s goodwill gets thrown back in her face - but will she reveal the truth to Alfie?

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Peter Beale returns to Walford

April 19, 2013, 8:19 am

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EastEnders' tearaway Peter Beale is set to return to Albert Square, played by new actor Ben Hardy.

Peter left Walford in December 2010 after a row with dad Ian, and has been living with his maternal grandmother in Devon and his half-sister, Cindy Junior.

Peter will be reunited with Ian, twin sister Lucy and younger brother Bobby when he returns in July. But while they were away in Devon, he and Lucy have fallen out when he started seeing her best mate, Leanne.

Ben, the sixth actor to play 19-year-old Peter said: "I'm really excited to be joining the fantastic cast of EastEnders - a show which my family have watched for years. I can't wait to step into the shoes of a character with so much history and am looking forward to getting stuck in."

Peter is expected to be a hit with the ladies, but twin Lucy will not be happy to see him.

EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman told the EastEnders website: "Ben's a wonderful addition to the EastEnders cast and I am sure he will be popular with the audience.

"Having Peter back in the Beale fold helps cement the next generation of the Beale clan, a family who exist at the true heart of the show. Ian's wonderful relationship with Denise and the inclusion of Lucy, Peter and Bobby in the household will reinvigorate the clan with vibrancy and energy. I am really looking forward to seeing them all together on screen."

Pictures: Masood and Carol kiss

April 23, 2013, 9:01 am

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EastEnders duo Masood Ahmed and Carol Jackson are set to share a kiss.

The pair played by Nitin Ganatra and Lindsey Coulson respectively have already got closer in recent weeks, but their obvious attraction for one another soon turns into something more.

Carol decides to "take the bull by the horns" after Masood loses his bottle, and asks him out for a drink, which he happily accepts.

They arrange a date at the Queen Vic, but when they arrive, they realise their date is a subject of gossip - so they decide to go somewhere quieter. After enjoying each other's company, they arrange another date before sealing the night with a kiss.

A BBC spokeswoman teased: "Is this the beginning of something special for Masood and Carol?"

The episode will transmit on BBC One on May 3.

 

Spoilers for 13-17 May 2013

April 25, 2013, 9:42 am

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Monday 13 May 2013

Desperate to please Michael, Alice takes a risk in the hope of getting closer to Janine, but will Janine see through her plan?

With the decision regarding Lexi’s custody fast approaching, Lola worries that Sharon’s issues could ruin everything.

Kirsty is unsettled when she receives numerous phone calls. She refuses to answer her phone but who is it?...

Tuesday 14 May 2013

Sharon throws a family dinner party, but Lola uses it as an excuse to snoop around to prove her point to Billy - but will she be caught?

Just when things look up for Ava, a face from the past arrives on her doorstep and turns her world upside down.

Imprisoned in her own web of lies, Kirsty finds herself trapped when Max surprises her with a gift that could reveal her deceit.

Thursday 16 May 2013

Sharon’s dinner party does not go the way she intended and things get worse when Trish arrives. However, just when she uses Trish’s arrival to her advantage, Shirley flounces in, intent on causing trouble…

Ava tries to stop Dexter from coming into contact with the new arrival, but will she succeed?

After feeling under pressure from the rest of their family, things are awkward between Masood and Carol, but can they find their spark again?

Friday 17 May 2013

Dexter’s world comes crashing down around him when he realises that his mum has betrayed him.

Ian is left in a dilemma when he runs out of cash for the restaurant, but, desperate not to fail, he finds himself betraying those closest to him.

Alice starts working for Janine but it is not just Janine that she needs to impress as Michael is clearly using Alice for his own gain.

Pictures: Roxy at Kat's mercy

April 30, 2013, 10:04 am

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EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell is left hoping arch rival Kat Moon will come to her rescue when she is attacked by builder Josef.

Roxy and Kat have fallen out ever since Roxy got together with Kat's husband Alfie.

Roxy is alone upstairs in the Queen Vic putting money in the safe when Josef confronts her and tells her to unlock the safe.

Earlier had caught Josef with his hands in the till and stepped behind the bar to stop him.

But Roxy took it the wrong way and told Kat it was not her place any longer as she's no longer with Alfie, and asks her to leave the pub.

Later, as she tries to fend off Josef, Roxy bluffs that Alfie will be back any minute.

Kat has seen the builder go into the Vic, but viewers must wait to see if she follows him and comes to Roxy's rescue.

The robbery scenes air on EastEnders on Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

 

 

Spoilers for 20-24 May 2013

May 2, 2013, 2:32 pm

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Monday 20 May 2013

Sharon is surprised when she realises that Jack is back in Walford.

Phil is suspicious of Sharon when he finds out she’s been keeping secrets from him.

Alice finds herself in a tricky situation when she is caught in the middle of Janine and Michael’s war over Scarlett.

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Phil is horrified when he finds Lexi in a dangerous situation. Has Sharon gone too far this time?

Ava and Billy’s date gets off to a promising start, but does Ava secretly have eyes for someone else?

Thursday 23 May 2013

It’s the day of Lexi’s final court hearing, but will Phil help or hinder Lola’s chances of getting Lexi back?

After giving Lauren a pep talk, Tanya is happy that his daughter is getting back on the right track - but how long will it last?

Kirsty is worried for her safety when she receives threatening voice messages from a past acquaintance.

Bianca is surprised at how serious Carol is about Masood as she prepares her big date

Friday 24 May 2013

Jack and Max come up with a plan to stop Kirsty’s past from catching up with her.

Tanya is left devastated when Lauren’s lies and drunken behaviour starts to spiral out of control.

Ray is faced with a difficult decision which could drastically change his life in Walford forever.

Simons: I want Roxy in the gutter

May 2, 2013, 2:36 pm

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EastEnders star Rita Simons has confessed she'd like to see her character Roxy Mitchell left heartbroken and alone.

Roxy is currently in a relationship with Alfie Moon, but Rita is sure he still loves his estranged wife Kat and she'd like to see him ditch Roxy and get back with Kat.

Rita told Inside Soap magazine: "I'd actually love Alfie to go back to Kat. Personally, I'd like Roxy to cope really badly, and be totally devastated, because that's how it would play out in a real-life situation.

"I'm hoping she ends up in the gutter - that would be so interesting to film.

"There's no one Roxy has ever loved like she loves Alfie. In her eyes, he's 'The One'."

And Rita doesn't think Roxy stands a chance.

She insisted: "He just doesn't love Roxy! Roxy really wants him to, so she's in total denial. But she sees those long, lingering looks he gives Kat, and she realises he still loves her."

 

 

Venn opens up on EastEnders exit

May 7, 2013, 12:33 pm

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Chucky Venn has opened up on his Eastenders departure, saying that is was a "mutual decision".

The actor, who has played the character of Ray Dixon since early 2012, is due to appear on the soap for the last time this month.

Venn told Overground that he and Eastenders producers agreed that it was time for Ray to leave the BBC show.

He explained: "In some ways, it was a mutual decision.

"Easties thought they couldn't further develop the story of Ray, but equally I felt that I featured on the show for a healthy amount of time and now it's time for me to move on."

Venn is currently running the Manchester-based acting academy, Star Reach Academy, and is working on producing a pilot show.

He said of his work projects: "We'll also be launching the academy in London very soon. Plus I'm in negotiations regarding potential projects in the States, so it's busy times!"

The actor added: "My Easties exit is work I'm proud of. Don't miss my two penultimate episodes in late May and early June."

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Pictures: Michael manipulates Alice

May 7, 2013, 12:38 pm

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EastEnders' villain Michael Moon is set to reward teenager Alice Branning with a kiss when she helps him get close to baby Scarlett again.

But Michael's manipulation of the teenager's crush may backfire on him, depending on how far he is really prepared to take their relationship.

Alice is hired by Janine Butcher this week after she sacks her nanny and then struggles to cope with baby Scarlett on her own.

Alice who plays a part in getting the nanny sacked - dashes round to tell Michael, who Janine has banned from seeing his daughter since she returned to Albert Square to find him living with old flame Kat Moon.

Michael knows how Alice feels about him and is delighted she is helping him to get close to Janine and Scarlett.

But viewers will find out when the scenes air on Monday May 13th on the BBC soap, just how close Michael will get to Alice...

 

 

 

EastEnders gets new 'bad boy'

May 7, 2013, 12:42 pm

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Actor Daniel Coonan has been cast as Carl White, the ex-boyfriend of Kirsty Branning, played by Kierston Wareing.

He will turn up in Albert Square next month after spending a number of years in jail, some of which was spent sharing a cell with Derek Branning.

Kirsty has only recently been accepted as Max Branning's wife, with the storyline set to spark some friction in the Square as Carl tries to win back Kirsty.

“'EastEnders' has been a part of my life since I was 12 years old,” said Coonan, who has also had roles in the likes of 'Silent Witness', 'Dancing on the Edge' and 'Law & Order'.

“I even remember talking about the storylines in school playgrounds in Tottenham and I am very happy and proud to now be a small part of its life.”

Added the show's executive producer Lorraine Newman: “It’s wonderful to have Daniel Coonan joining us in Walford to play Carl White.

“Oozing confidence and with a dangerous edge, will Kirsty be able to resist his bad boy charms for long, or can Max save her from the lure of the dark side?” [Metro]

Pictures: Phil chucks Sharon out over pills

May 7, 2013, 12:48 pm

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EastEnders' Sharon Rickman is thrown out of the house by Phil Mitchell when he discovers her painkiller addiction.

Phil, played by Steve McFadden, had been rekindling his romance with old flame Sharon but leaves her in the street with nowhere to go when her secret comes out.

Sharon had recently been discovered passed out in the bathroom by Lola Pearce, while Lola's baby daughter Lexi was left unattended downstairs.

When Lola realised Sharon had become addicted to painkillers she threatened to tell Phil, who has been taking care of baby Lexi since social services took her away.

But Phil throws Sharon out of the house when he finds Sharon passed out on the sofa and Lexi playing with a bottle of her pills.

Having battled his own drug and alcohol addictions, he can see all the signs in his girlfriend and knows he can't risk the family losing Lexi because of her.

Letitia told Inside Soap that she hoped Phil's experience of addiction would make him more sympathetic to her character.

She said: "I really hope the writers pursue that because Phil should understand what Sharon is going through. I think it is very important that they have that talk. Phil probably has a lot of things he could say to Sharon about addiction."

The scenes in which Phil leaves Sharon destitute are due to air on BBC1 on Tuesday 21 May.

 

 

 

"Gruesome" exit for Michael

May 8, 2013, 10:45 am

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Shepherd announced his departure from the soap in March and his current storyline sees him at war with his estranged wife Janine Butcher over access to their baby daughter, Scarlett.

In an interview with Soaplife, he said: "It's leading to a gruesome and gothic finale.

"As you know, I'm leaving EastEnders later this year and I'm really pleased that things between Janine and Michael are going to be ghastly.

"I'm looking forward to it as I enjoy working with Charlie Brooks."

He added: "It's going to be a real battle of wits, and Michael doesn't contemplate the idea of losing for a minute."

However, things are looking up slightly this week when Janine employs Michael's ally Alice Branning as Scarlett's nanny.

Shepherd said: "Alice can let him know what Janine is up to. And, of course, he has more chance of getting access to Scarlett if she is in Alice's care."

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May 10, 2013, 2:37 pm

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Khali, who has had a gradual introduction to the BBC soap, told Digital Spy he found it easy to understand where Dexter is coming from.

He said: "Because we're both young and we've come from a similar area, playing Dexter is not too far away from home for me.

"I think we've both made the best of our lives - both Khali and Dexter."

Khali is looking forward to seeing how the writers explore Dexter's back story and history with gangs.

He said: "As for Dexter's background being explored more, it's there for grabs for the writers. It depends what they want to explore, but it's all there for the taking.

"That's the beauty of it - there's so many different avenues that Dexter could go down."

Even though he only joined the EastEnders cast in January, Khali has already been nominated for best newcomer at the British Soap Awards.

He said: "I was really excited to hear it, especially as it's happened so soon. I haven't thought much about the night itself as I just want to keep working on and concentrating on the job. We'll see what happens."

Spoilers for 27-31 May 2013

May 10, 2013, 2:40 pm

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Monday 27 May 2013

Realising Lauren’s drinking is out of control, Tanya is on a mission to stop her from getting her hands on any alcohol. However, things do not go to plan…

Kim has a realisation at her birthday party that makes her consider her future.

Alice feels caught in the middle of Janine and Michael and decides to take control of the situation, but will she succeed?

Tuesday 28 May 2013

As the pressure begins to mount for Kirsty, she finds a way to get herself out of a tricky situation, but will Max realise what she is up to?

After Lauren’s recent antics, Tanya is determined she is punished for her behaviour, but she still continues to rebel against her mum.

Ava and Dexter are furious when they realise Sam is still in town, so Ava takes matters into her own hands.

Thursday 30 May 2013

Things are getting too much for Lauren, and she admits the truth to Abi about her recent stunt. Rather than be angry, Abi decides to help her sister, but just when things start looking up for Lauren, Lucy pushes her too far, causing Lauren to snap.

Phil is taken aback by Sharon’s actions and he bluntly tells her what he thinks of her.

Friday 31 May 2013

Lauren’s recent behaviour has huge consequences when she finds herself on the wrong side of the law, but can Max and Tanya put their differences aside for the sake of their children?

As the pressure increases for Alice, she finds a way to control things, but will she get caught?

Shirley’s advice makes Sharon think she may be right about Phil...

Jasmyn Banks wants Alice-Michael romance

May 12, 2013, 10:12 am

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EastEnders actress Jasmyn Banks has said she would "absolutely love" to see her character Alice Branning to get together with Walford's most tortured soul, Michael Moon .

In next week's episodes, fans will see Alice find a way to become nanny to Michael and Janine's daughter Scarlett.

In an interview with All About Soap, Banks said of Alice: "She's going through all sorts of emotions, but she's definitely attracted to him. Alice is naive, though - she believes he does appreciate her and what she's done

"She's blinded by her feelings for him, and too ready to make excuses for him. Alice only wants to see the good in Michael - I think she's still holding out hope that he wants to be with her too.

"I would absolutely love them to get together - it could be fantastic in a really dark way. I have people coming up to me in the street all the time, wanting to know if it's going to happen!"

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Pictures: Lauren gets rejected

May 12, 2013, 10:18 am

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EastEnders teen Lauren Branning hits the bottle again after being rejected by her ex-boyfriend and cousin Joey Branning.

Lauren feels lonely after being snubbed by Lucy Beale and Whitney Dean, who go on a girls' night out without her.

The teenager who has been battling alcoholism for some time - drowns her sorrows at The Vic, and when Joey finds her drinking alone he takes her for a walk in Albert Square to try and sober her up.

But Lauren gets the wrong idea and tries to kiss him. When Joey pulls away she is left devastated.

Feeling down, Lauren heads off to the allotments and downs a bottle of wine on her own.

As Lauren's drinking spirals further and further out of control she could be headed for real trouble, when she gets on the wrong side of the law.

These scenes begin to unfold on the BBC soap from Tuesday 21 May 2013.

 

 

 

Kat and Alfie headed for reunion?

May 14, 2013, 8:36 am

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EastEnders' Kat Slater and Alfie Moon are set to get back together.

The soap's executive producer Lorraine Newman let slip about the plot twist at the TV Baftas, according to The Daily Mirror.

Lorraine said: "Hopefully they'll be getting back together. It's a great love story, we'd be foolish not to."

Shane Richie, who plays Alfie, also seemed to confirm the reunion with Kat, played by Jessie Wallace.

He said: "I found out a little bit of what might be happening over the next few months. We're in for a big ride between now and Christmas.

"Of course we'd love another 10 years of Kat and Alfie, there are genuinely exciting times ahead. I do miss working with Jessie."

The co-stars of BBC One's soap were at the TV Baftas to collect their award for best soap and continuing drama.

Shane said he thought the couple's rocky relationship had helped clinch the Bafta: "I think that was wonderfully executed over a series of months. I always think the best stories are the slow burners that take time."

Jessie added: "I'd like it if they got back together because there's a lot more there for them as a couple."

Kat and Alfie married in 2003 but split last year when Alfie discovered she was having an affair with Derek Branning. Alfie is now living with Roxy Mitchell but even Rita Simons, who plays Roxy, recently said: "I'd actually love Alfie to go back to Kat."

 

Brooks to quit EastEnders again?

May 14, 2013, 9:15 am

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Charlie Brooks could quit EastEnders for a third time to chase a Hollywood career.

The actress who plays superb**** Janine Butcher in the BBC One soap has her sights set on a film career, according to The Sun.

The newspaper said Charlie, 32, has told friends she wants to try her luck in America.

An insider told The Sun: "Charlie wants to give a LA a try and won't be satisfied until she does. As far as she understands, there will be an option to return. Janine is a ratings winner, and she's hugely regarded among the cast and crew."

Charlie joined EastEnders as Janine in 1999, left in 2004 and came back again in 2008.

She quit for a second time in September 2012, and spent six months out, taking part in ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and travelling with her eight-year-old daughter Kiki.

In February she started filming for the soap again and has now returned to Albert Square as Janine.

Charlie has not confirmed or denied the quitting rumours, but told The Sun: "I've only just returned to EastEnders and I'm really happy. I've some big storylines coming up and am really excited by them."

EastEnders' Shane Richie picked up the TV Bafta on May 12 for best soap and continuing drama and afterwards mocked soap actors who leave to pursue Hollywood roles.

He said: "They all want to come back. I did the same, 'I'm going to Hollywood' - I got to Borehamwood!"

 

 

Jamie Foreman doesn't miss The Queen Vic

May 15, 2013, 2:37 pm

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Former Eastenders star Jamie Foreman who played bad boy Derek Branning on the hit soap, has said that he doesn’t miss filming scenes in the Queen Vic.

The 54-year-old actor, who is nominated for the Villain of the Year, Best Exit, Best Episode and Best Storyline categories at this year’s Soap Awards, explained that there are certain parts of The Square he would like to leave behind.

Speaking on Daybreak, Jamie said: "People keep saying to me in the street - 'I thought you was dead?' I say, 'No, no, no, he's dead - I'm alive and kicking!' [My time there] was great. I was thrilled to have something really good to get my teeth into."

He added: "I hated the scenes in the Queen Vic, I'm terribly sorry to everybody! I'm sure a lot of the cast will say the same thing - they're so long and laborious. You've got to stand there and wait for somebody over there to stop talking, so you're listening to that conversation, then it cuts to somebody else. You never shoot a scene quickly in there.

"I know Shane [Richie] loves it and thinks it's really his pub, but I just thought, 'Get me out of here!' Because you can't have a drink either and you're so dying to get the flavour."

Speaking about his chances at the Soap Awards, he added: "There's a lot of good people up for these awards. My wife and I keep talking about this. She thinks I should get 'Best Villain', because that's my kind of thing. I don't know - I'll take any one of them, that'd be lovely!"

The 2013 British Soap Awards air on Sunday (May 19) from 8pm on ITV.

 

Joyner tweets last EastEnders scene

May 16, 2013, 8:06 am

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EastEnders star Jo Joyner has filmed her last scenes as Tanya Cross.

The Square's familiar face is bowing out of the BBC One soap and tweeted the news to her followers that she had shot her final scenes on Wednesday.

Jo tweeted: "That's a wrap! I am officially 'that woman that use to play thingy in 'Enders'! Thanks to the lovely @mrjakedwood for such a special time."

Her co-star Jake Wood, who plays Tanya's on/off partner Max Branning, also took to Twitter to bid farewell to his colleague.

Jake tweeted a photo of the pair hugging on set with the caption: "So here's me and Jo after filming our last scene together this morning...gonna miss you @dollyJoyner."

Last year Jo had said she would be taking a break from EastEnders, but later announced her leave would be indefinite.

At the time she said: "I love playing Tanya and being part of such a great show, but she has been on quite a rollercoaster over the past seven years and I have come to realise that it's right for her to step away from Walford for a bit longer than originally planned.

"I have been very fortunate to have been part of some fantastic storylines over the years, and I have worked with some wonderful people during my time on the show which I will always be very grateful for, but I feel that as a mother and an actress it is time for me to explore some other avenues for a while."

Tanya, who has three children in the soap, has been at the centre of some tough storylines including divorcing Max and burying him alive, marrying Greg Jessop, dealing with cervical cancer and finding out Max has a secret wife, Kirsty.