Nicola Mitchell is feeling the pressure over Zack Hudson’s paternity ultimatum (Picture: BBC)
Nicola Mitchell is feeling the pressure over Zack Hudson’s paternity…
Zack thinks he holds the power – but does he? (Picture: BBC)
Zack thinks he holds the power – but does he? (Picture: BBC)
Nicola summons Zack to the club (Picture: BBC)
Nicola summons Zack to the club (Picture: BBC)
It’s clear Nicola has a new plan up her sleeve (Picture: BBC)
It’s clear Nicola has a new plan up her sleeve (Picture: BBC)
Sonia Fowler and Bianca Jackson are enjoying having baby Julia home (Picture: BBC)
Sonia Fowler and Bianca Jackson are enjoying having baby Julia home (Picture:…
But it is clear Sonia is struggling with recent events (Picture: BBC)
But it is clear Sonia is struggling with recent events (Picture: BBC)
Bianca is worried about her sister as Reiss’ funeral approaches (Picture: BBC)
Bianca is worried about her sister as Reiss’ funeral approaches (Picture:…
Bianca tries to get through to Sonia (Picture: BBC)
Bianca tries to get through to Sonia (Picture: BBC)
Penny Branning approaches Zack in the market (Picture: BBC)
Penny Branning approaches Zack in the market (Picture: BBC)
She tries to chat to her mate, who is feeling down about recent events (Picture: BBC)
She tries to chat to her mate, who is feeling down about recent events…
Nicola Mitchell and Sharon Watts square up for another round (Picture: BBC)
Nicola Mitchell and Sharon Watts square up for another round (Picture: BBC)
Harvey Monroe is feeling the loss of Martin Fowler (Picture: BBC)
Harvey Monroe is feeling the loss of Martin Fowler (Picture: BBC)
Kathy hosts an event to encourage the men of Walford to open up (Picture: BBC)
Kathy hosts an event to encourage the men of Walford to open up (Picture: BBC)
They are desperately missing their mate (Picture: BBC)
They are desperately missing their mate (Picture: BBC)
Martin was a beloved member of the community (Picture: BBC)
Martin was a beloved member of the community (Picture: BBC)
A beautiful tribute to Martin is unveiled (Picture: BBC)
A beautiful tribute to Martin is unveiled (Picture: BBC)
Kathy and Harvey later share a warm moment (Picture: BBC)
Kathy and Harvey later share a warm moment (Picture: BBC)
They shared a secret kiss last year (Picture: BBC)
They shared a secret kiss last year (Picture: BBC)
Will they be tempted again? (Credits: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Will they be tempted again? (Credits: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Kathy has been suppressing her feelings (Picture: BBC)
Kathy has been suppressing her feelings (Picture: BBC)
Which are seemingly surfacing again (Picture: BBC)
Which are seemingly surfacing again (Picture: BBC)
Harvey has a chat with Alfie Moon, who is dealing with Tommy’s return home (Picture: BBC)
Harvey has a chat with Alfie Moon, who is dealing with Tommy’s return home…
Alfie is at odds with Kat on how best to deal with Tommy (Picture: BBC)
Alfie is at odds with Kat on how best to deal with Tommy (Picture: BBC)
Harvey arranges a picnic for him and Kathy (Picture: BBC)
Harvey arranges a picnic for him and Kathy (Picture: BBC)
It certainly looks very romantic (Picture: BBC)
It certainly looks very romantic (Picture: BBC)
The pair are playing with fire when they later share another kiss (Picture: BBC)
The pair are playing with fire when they later share another kiss (Picture: BBC)
Bianca tries to speak to Sonia again about Reiss’ funeral (Picture: BBC)
Bianca tries to speak to Sonia again about Reiss’ funeral (Picture: BBC)
Will she attend? (Picture: BBC)
Will she attend? (Picture: BBC)
Harvey is looking seriously shady as he leaves the Beale house – but why? (Credits: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Harvey is looking seriously shady as he leaves the Beale house – but why?…
Harvey speaks with Mo (Picture: BBC)
Harvey speaks with Mo (Picture: BBC)
Is Mo about to meddle in Jean and Harvey’s relationship? (Picture: BBC)
Is Mo about to meddle in Jean and Harvey’s relationship? (Picture: BBC)
Jean has been shutting Harvey out after Martin’s death (Picture: BBC)
Jean has been shutting Harvey out after Martin’s death (Picture: BBC)
Will Jean find out about Harvey and Kathy’s kiss? (Picture: BBC)
Will Jean find out about Harvey and Kathy’s kiss? (Picture: BBC)
Bianca has an idea (Picture: BBC)
Bianca has an idea (Picture: BBC)
She seeks advice from Lauren Branning (Picture: BBC)
She seeks advice from Lauren Branning (Picture: BBC)
Bianca surprises Sonia with an impromptu baby shower (Picture: BBC)
Bianca surprises Sonia with an impromptu baby shower (Picture: BBC)
She hopes it will take Sonia’s mind off of everything (Picture: BBC)
She hopes it will take Sonia’s mind off of everything (Picture: BBC)
Many of the locals have gathered to celebrate baby Julia (Picture: BBC)
Many of the locals have gathered to celebrate baby Julia (Picture: BBC)
They raise a toast (Picture: BBC)
They raise a toast (Picture: BBC)
After the trauma of recent weeks, it is a welcome bit of respite (Picture: BBC)
After the trauma of recent weeks, it is a welcome bit of respite (Picture: BBC)
Sonia lets her hair down (Picture: BBC)
Sonia lets her hair down (Picture: BBC)
And enjoys and evening with her nearest and dearest (Picture: BBC)
And enjoys and evening with her nearest and dearest (Picture: BBC)
But things take a turn when Nicola makes an ill-judged comment (Picture: BBC)
But things take a turn when Nicola makes an ill-judged comment (Picture: BBC)
It does not go down well (Picture: BBC)
It does not go down well (Picture: BBC)
Elaine Knight can’t believe what she’s heard (Picture: BBC)
Elaine Knight can’t believe what she’s heard (Picture: BBC)
Bianca’s temper fares up (Picture: BBC)
Bianca’s temper fares up (Picture: BBC)
And she goes for Nicola (Picture: BBC)
And she goes for Nicola (Picture: BBC)
The evening has been ruined (Picture: BBC)
The evening has been ruined (Picture: BBC)
Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy ) is in turmoil over her dead killer fiancé Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman ) in EastEnders next week, our new spoiler pictures reveal.
Still struggling to come to terms with the death of ex-husband Martin Fowler (James Bye) , Sonia raises concerns from her sister Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) when she makes a big decision about whether or not to go to her killer fiancé Reiss’ funeral.
There are many heart-to-hearts between the siblings, who both suffered at the hands of Reiss’ twisted actions – but will Sonia finally get some closure?
It’s another emotional week ahead in Walford (Picture: BBC)
Elsewhere on the Square, sparks fly between Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth ) and Harvey Monroe again (Ross Boatman ), following their secret kiss last year.
With Harvey feeling pushed out by the Slaters and partner Jean (Gillian Wright ) in the wake of Martin’s death, he and Kathy enjoy a late-night picnic together – and it’s not long before they share another kiss .
After all Kathy had to say about Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) affair , is she about to embark on one of her own?
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Elsewhere, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington ) is feeling backed into a corner following Zack Hudson’s (James Farrar) ultimatum over Barney’s paternity – but she still has a couple of tricks up her sleeve…
And as the Walford residents gather for an impromptu event at the club, the mood is ruined when someone drops a massive clanger.
Take a look at all the pictures from next week’s episodes in the gallery above.
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