EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, Grant Mitchell makes his return to Walford for Nigel Bates’ final episodes.
Meanwhile, Ravi Gulati’s emotional scenes continue.
Our 60-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
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Monday 27 April: Grant returns
He comes back to Walford after Mark urged him to.
2
Monday 27 April: Sam is surprised
She’d presumed that Grant would continue keeping his distance, especially as the Mitchell siblings have grown apart.
3
Monday 27 April: Sam, Mark and Grant head to the cafe
Mark shares his belief that Phil is struggling and needs help, as he’s refusing to see Nigel.
4
Monday 27 April: Vicki is nearby
She watches the conversation unfold.
5
Monday 27 April: Vicki heads over
How will she feel about Grant being back?
6
Monday 27 April: Phil continues to struggle
He can’t bring himself to go to see Nigel.
7
Monday 27 April: Grant heads to see Nigel
He’s keen to check on his friend.
8
Monday 27 April: Grant gets upset
He realises that Nigel is much more unwell than he thought – and he’s upset with Phil for not telling him about the situation.
9
Monday 27 April: Back on the Square, Grant and Sam have a heart-to-heart
Will Sam tell Grant about her recent cancer treatment?
10
Monday 27 April: Ravi is receiving the help he needs
After last week’s events, he remains in the mental health unit.
11
Monday 27 April: Ravi has a therapy session
He tries to talk through his issues.
12
Monday 27 April: Priya puts on a brave face back at home
She’s very worried about Ravi.
13
Monday 27 April: The family try to carry on as normal
It’s revealed that Ravi has been diagnosed with complex PTSD.
14
Monday 27 April: Ian’s election campaigning continues
Bea takes a photo.
15
Monday 27 April: Cindy agrees to go on a date with Max
But she has no intention of turning up.
16
Monday 27 April: Max talks to Linda
The old flames have a chat.
17
Monday 27 April: Cindy is jealous and heads over
She decides to go ahead with the date after all.
18
Monday 27 April: Max and Cindy’s date gets under way
Will it go well?
19
Tuesday 28 April: Julie makes a difficult decision
With no signs of improvement, she decides to stop Nigel’s treatment and focus on making him feel comfortable.
20
Tuesday 28 April: Time is running out for Phil
He could miss his chance to say goodbye to Nigel.
21
Tuesday 28 April: Grant carries out a last-minute mission
Nigel has unexpectedly woken up, asking Grant to retrieve something from his past.
22
Tuesday 28 April: Phil interrupts Grant’s search
Grant gives Phil a piece of his mind over the way he’s acting.
23
Tuesday 28 April: Phil seeks an escape when it all gets too much
He heads to a beach.
24
Tuesday 28 April: Phil needs time to think
He’s overwhelmed by what’s happening to Nigel.
25
Tuesday 28 April: Phil skims stones
He believes he’s far away from everyone, but Grant isn’t far behind…
26
Tuesday 28 April: Grant turns up to look for Phil – knowing exactly where to find his brother
But Julie then calls, revealing that Nigel hasn’t got long left and he should come back.
27
Tuesday 28 April: Grant faces a big decision
Will he go back to be there for Nigel, or focus on supporting his brother?
28
Tuesday 28 April: Max and Cindy make a decision
They agree that they should go public as a couple when the time is right.
29
Tuesday 28 April: Priya is distracted at work
She’s worried about Ravi.
30
Tuesday 28 April: Priya breaks down at the car lot
She bursts into tears.
31
Tuesday 28 April: Max and Priya talk
Will Max be there for Priya?
32
Tuesday 28 April: Priya also spends time with Nugget and Avani
She tries to keep the family strong and united.
33
Tuesday 28 April: Big Mo gets a surprise at The Vic
Her family have decided to throw her a 90th birthday party.
34
Tuesday 28 April: Alfie and Zoe help Mo to celebrate
Mo is excited by the attention.
35
Tuesday 28 April: Jasmine is also part of the celebrations
Looks like the bonding with the Slaters is going well!
36
Tuesday 28 April: Jasmine is touched to be included
She’s finally part of a family.
37
Tuesday 28 April: Everyone gets into the party spirit
There are plenty of well-wishers.
38
Wednesday 29 April: Phil refuses to go back to see Nigel yet
He needs to find something first…
39
Wednesday 29 April: Tensions run high
Grant knows they need to get back quickly.
40
Wednesday 29 April: Grant urges Phil to see sense
In the end, they start making the journey back.
41
Wednesday 29 April: Julie says her goodbyes to Nigel
It’s an emotional time.
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Wednesday 29 April: Nigel doesn’t have long left
It’s a race against time for Phil and Grant.
43
Wednesday 29 April: Phil arrives in time
He gets his chance to see Nigel one last time.
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Wednesday 29 April: There’s a glimpse of Nigel on the beach
Tune in to see the exact context of this special scene…
45
Thursday 30 April: Nigel has passed away
Julie is devastated.
46
Thursday 30 April: Julie kisses Nigel
A final goodbye.
47
Thursday 30 April: Phil is in shock
Does he regret not being more involved in Nigel’s final weeks?
48
Thursday 30 April: Phil takes some time alone
He needs a chance to process everything.
49
Thursday 30 April: Julie feels broken
They’ll both need as much support as possible in the coming weeks and months.
50
Thursday 30 April: There are practicalities to oversee
So Julie keeps busy…
51
Thursday 30 April: Phil doesn’t get too involved
He continues to suffer in silence.
52
Thursday 30 April: Phil returns home to the Square
Everyone is keen to check on him.
53
Thursday 30 April: Lexi approaches
She hugs Phil.
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Thursday 30 April: Julie is also home
Her friends support her.
55
Thursday 30 April: Yolande hugs Julie
At times like these, friendships are crucial.
56
Thursday 30 April: Phil continues to seek time alone
He’s struggling with his grief.
57
Thursday 30 April: There’s plenty of attention on Phil
The Walford locals want to make sure that he and Julie are okay. But does he just want some more time to think?
58
Thursday 30 April: Phil reflects on Nigel’s death
The loss of his best friend is hard to take.
59
Thursday 30 April: Grant is also struggling
How long will he stick around for now that Nigel has gone?
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Thursday 30 April: Mark watches the emotional time unfold
Will he get his chance to bond with Grant?
