EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, the teens team up to take revenge on Joel Marshall following his return to the Square – but will they go too far?
Elsewhere, Ian Beale prepares to say his goodbyes, and Elaine Peacock notes her daughter Linda’s chemistry with a new love interest.
Our 23-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
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Monday 20 July: Priya comes to see Ross and Vicki
She speaks her mind following Joel’s return to the Square.
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Monday 20 July: Joel struggles with the chaos unfolding around him
Realising that nobody wants him around, he books a train.
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Monday 20 July: Denise is back in hospital
The team try to make her comfortable.
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Monday 20 July: Jack gets to know the hospital team
Denise is undergoing another round of treatment as the first didn’t have the effect that everyone had hoped for.
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Monday 20 July: Jack is given time to concentrate on Denise
He’s granted compassionate leave at work, with his colleague Craig (played by former Hollyoaks star Matthew James-Bailey) taking over his case.
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Tuesday 21 July: Lily takes pity on Joel
After Lily spots Joel helping Janet, she invites him back to No.31 while he waits for his train.
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Tuesday 21 July: Joel explains the troubles he faced when he was in young offenders’
But Amy arrives and interrupts the conversation.
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Tuesday 21 July: Avani also walks in
Will Lily face opposition after supporting Joel?
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Wednesday 22 July: The teens gather at the park
It’s their end-of-term celebrations.
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Wednesday 22 July: Joel turns up
Amy and Avani have invited him there, with an ulterior motive.
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Wednesday 22 July: Things get out of hand
Avani, Denzel, Barney, Lily, Amy, Ricky and Nugget all film Joel as they lock him to a fence and soak him with beer.
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Wednesday 22 July: Ian questions Lauren
Sensing that something isn’t quite right, he asks her if she’s hiding something. Is Lauren’s secret chemistry with Mark about to be exposed?
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Wednesday 22 July: Jack chats to newcomer Rita at the pub
Earlier in the week, he walked out on Denise when it all became too much – is he still avoiding her?
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Wednesday 22 July: Clive turns up to see Linda
The local councillor, played by former Casualty star Jason Durr, wants to help Linda save the community centre.
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Wednesday 22 July: Clive talks through options
Linda is delighted to have his support.
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Thursday 23 July: Ian has drinks with his family at the club
He’s treating this as his final gathering with his family, as he could be heading to prison after his sentencing tomorrow.
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Thursday 23 July: Chelsea is not amused
She finds the gathering inappropriate after what happened to Jordan.
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Thursday 23 July: After the drinks, Ian heads to Peacock Palace
He’s spending the night with Elaine.
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Thursday 23 July: Linda continues to consult with Clive
There’s an easy chemistry between them.
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Thursday 23 July: The pair enjoy a moment alone
So far, so good…
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Thursday 23 July: Elaine gets involved
She’s keen to play matchmaker, but will her efforts make things better or worse?
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Thursday 23 July: Jack continues to talk to Rita
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She places a hand on his lap…
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Thursday 23 July: Jack soon comes to his senses
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Especially under Kim’s watchful eye… Jack soon sorts things out with Denise, but the moment is interrupted when he receives a call from the police to let him know that Joel has been attacked.
