This week, a new group of characters arrive from Down Under - in the shape of Vicki Fowler, her new partner Ross and his son Joel - and immediatly start causing headaches for Sharon. So what secrets have they brought with them and just what has young Joel been up to?

Elsewhere, Kathy confesses her crimes to Peter and Lauren, but where the hell is Cindy? Meanwhile, Bex is back in the square as Walford prepares to say goodbye to Martin.

This week, Avani is forced into a humiliating situation and it looks set to send her into freewill - but can Ravi and Priya join forces to save her?

Meanwhile, Phil attempts to return to life back in the square, but Nigel's loose tongue sets him back. Elsewhere, Linda's back in the dating game and Felix gets some screen time!

This week, Phil's time in the Mental Health Unit is put under the spotlight - can he bring himself out of the depths of despair?

Elsewhere - revelations aplenty as we discover the truth behind the disappearance of Harry Mitchell's ex - or do we?

Meanwhile, Jean and Kathy make Harvey feel uneasy and Nigel needs support.

This week, Nicola and Sharon's feud exploded and revelations and punches flew - but just how dangerous is Teddy Mitchell and what exactly happened to Shireen Bashar?

Meanwhile, the identity of Tommy's online friend is revealed - what exactly could soaps say about A.I in our lives?

Elsewhere, Bianca and Sonia say a firm goodbye to Reiss and a brand new affair has officially begun...

This week, Zack is given the shock of his life as his history with Nicola comes back to haunt him in a shocking way - but how will everyone involved hide their secrets and what explosions are coming on the horizon?

Meanwhile, Tommy returns home and it seems a much darker figure may be hiding in the shadows.

Elsewhere, Harvey is put out in the cold and Bianca and Sonia struggle when Julia comes home.

This week, Albert Square wakes up to a heartbreaking new era as life without Martin Fowler begins. Grief is everywhere you look, but will Ruby and Stacey ever be able to live with each other's role in Martin's life?

Meanwhile, Grant has quite the week as he finds himself back in the arms of an old flame - but how long before people get burnt?

Elsewhere, Cindy goes off to plot and Bianca struggles to adjust to life after lockdown.

This week, it's the big one. As EastEnders finally turns 40, hearts around the country are broken - Birth, death, acceptance, resolutions and one humdinger of a tragedy that really will change Walford forever - but how does Albert Square move on from the events of this week?

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This week, Phil takes a heartbreaking look at its past as he tries to land on what made him the man he is today - and it's not a pretty picture. Will the return of his brother finally pull him out of his pit of despair?

Elsewhere, Reiss' secrets are out but what could his downfall bring to square as the anniversary draws closer?

Meanwhile, there's familiar faces back for Billy and Honey's wedding celebrations and Priya is quids in at Ian's expense...

This week, Phil's downward spiral reaches a heartbreaking point as he attempts to end everything - but just who can bring up from the point of no return?

Meanwhile, Denise and Ravi go public, although no entirely through choice - where are you at with who Denise should choose?

Elsewhere, Cindy's finger of suspicion lands on someone else and could Reiss finally be about to be caught out?

This week, the whodunnit threw up a shovel load of mad theories for us to delve over - but those closest to Cindy are at each other's throats as much as her's.

Meanwhile, Nigel turns down a potential new love interest and Phil's story looks set to change everything. Elsewhere, Denise and Ravi search for privacy and Sonia may be about to trumpet the last post.