EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, Julie Bates and Phil Mitchell both struggle following Nigel’s death.
Meanwhile, Max Branning takes a step forward in his relationship with Cindy Beale, George Knight gets a blast from the past, and election day arrives for Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock.
Our 32-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
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Monday 4 May: Nicola comes home with the baby
Although she can’t help feeling slightly overwhelmed.
2
Monday 4 May: Nicola finds some support
She has a heart-to-heart with Gina.
3
Monday 4 May: Julie heads back to the care home
It’s time to pack up Nigel’s belongings.
4
Monday 4 May: Sam and Phil aren’t far behind
Kat has tipped them off that Julie intended to pay this visit by herself.
5
Monday 4 May: Phil is determined to show support
He reaches out to Julie.
6
Tuesday 5 May: George heads to see Eddie in hospital
Eddie has been trying to get in touch.
7
Tuesday 5 May: Eddie is very frail
Yesterday, he spoke to Nicola and revealed that he’s dying.
8
Tuesday 5 May: George is shocked to see Eddie looking so fragile
How will their conversation go?
9
Tuesday 5 May: It’s another important day in the election calendar
Ian and Elaine are taking part in a public debate.
10
Tuesday 5 May: Alfie introduces the two candidates
Although after all of their publicity-seeking in recent weeks, surely no introduction is necessary!
11
Tuesday 5 May: Ian is hindered by sabotage
Oscar has swapped his planned speech, but Elaine steps in to put him at ease.
12
Tuesday 5 May: Elaine may think she’s being helpful
But Ian isn’t happy…
13
Tuesday 5 May: Ian attends Jimmy’s birthday party
But he’s still furious over what happened earlier.
14
Tuesday 5 May: Everyone comes together to celebrate Jimmy
The family are united.
15
Tuesday 5 May: Ian still has the election on his mind
So he gives Bea permission to post a video online which smears Elaine…
16
Wednesday 6 May: Max and Cindy have a drink together
They continue to grow closer.
17
Wednesday 6 May: Elaine is left devastated
After a tip-off from Cindy, she sees that the smear video is gaining traction online.
18
Wednesday 6 May: Linda is concerned
Did Cindy do the right thing by warning Elaine?
19
Wednesday 6 May: Ian has second thoughts about the video
Feeling guilty after Elaine’s recent kindness towards him, he asks Bea to take the video down.
20
Wednesday 6 May: It’s already too late to delete the video and pretend it never happened
Elaine has seen it and demands answers from Ian…
21
Wednesday 6 May: Linda has an idea
After agreeing to sell her share of the salon, she tells Johnny that he can have the money to resolve his financial worries.
22
Wednesday 6 May: Johnny is not impressed by the gesture
He isn’t ready to forgive Linda.
23
Wednesday 6 May: George pays one last visit to Eddie
Will they part on better terms?
24
Thursday 7 May: Linda and Max cross paths at the cafe
And Max isn’t happy…
25
Thursday 7 May: Max could be jealous
He’s unhappy when he discovers that Linda has slept with someone.
26
Thursday 7 May: Cindy heads to Harry’s Barn
She and Max are having a joint birthday celebration.
27
Thursday 7 May: Cindy and Max enjoy the evening
And there’s a surprise in store.
28
Thursday 7 May: Max asks Cindy to move in with him
She’s quick to accept.
29
Thursday 7 May: The couple celebrate
This relationship seems to be going places…
30
Thursday 7 May: Cindy and Max are centre of attention
They receive support from their loved ones.
31
Thursday 7 May: Cindy’s exciting evening continues
She receives gifts.
32
Thursday 7 May: Denise is worried about her health
She decides to book a doctor’s appointment regarding her recent tiredness. What will the explanation be?
