He'll return to Albert Square in February. This February, Jake Moon is on his way back to EastEnders as Joel Beckett reprises his role for a short stint. Jake returns in search of answers about what really happened at Christmas, but he gets more than he had bargained for when he learns a different version of events that leads him to question the woman he loves… With his conscience weighing heavily, and with multiple versions of events to contend with, only time will tell if J

But will it help his grieving? 31 JANUARY - 6 FEBRUARY Patrick overhears Kat asking Oscar if he’s heard from Jasmine and suggests speaking to Zoe, but Kat doesn’t want Zoe to know Jasmine has gone missing. Kim and Denise step in to help Patrick to organise Anthony’s funeral as he struggles to cope. Patrick asks them to help him get a visiting order so he can speak to Zoe face-to-face. Kat tries to convince Patrick not to visit Zoe, but he insists he must get answers. At the

Will Bea end up being a bad influence on Honey? 31 JANUARY - 6 FEBRUARY As Honey shows Bea the ropes on her first day at the Minute Mart, Vinny arrives with Nugget, and Bea isn’t happy with how Vinny speaks to Honey. Things go from bad to worse when Honey hurts her back while working. Bea is infuriated further by Suki’s brusque attitude toward Honey and declares that Honey should sue the Panesars for her workplace injury. Later, Bea persuades Honey to drink wine at the Minut

How will he react, and will they get engaged? 31 JANUARY - 6 FEBRUARY Determined to get his life back on track, Ross decides to start a handyman business. Meanwhile, Vicki heads to the Boxing Den, where she and Zack share a charged moment, which Mark spots. Later, Mark sees Ross leaving a jewellers and Zack overhears them discussing Ross’ intentions for Vicki. Vicki is shocked when Mark reveals that Ross is going to propose, and then she sees Zack taking a woman into his fla

Can he and Julie put their differences aside for Nigel? 31 JANUARY - 6 FEBRUARY As Nigel struggles to settle in the unfamiliar surroundings of Peacock Palace, Linda asks Phil to support Julie, unaware of why they aren’t speaking. When Linda overhears Julie cancelling plans, she offers to sit with Nigel so Julie can take a break. However, when Julie is about to leave, Nigel gets distressed and accidentally hurts her. And Linda is shocked to see multiple bruises on Julie’s arm

Will the truth about Nugget’s attack come out? 31 JANUARY - 6 FEBRUARY As relations between Nugget and Ravi remain strained, Priya suggests that they get Nugget a car and that Ravi teach him how to drive. However, Barney overhears Priya blaming Nicola and Harry for what happened to Nugget and confronts them. They deny attacking him, but Barney isn’t convinced, so he asks Avani what Nugget remembers. Overhearing, Nugget demands to know if the Mitchells were responsible for at

But why has he really returned? 24-30 JANUARY As Vicki, Phil, and Sam seek answers from Mark Jr., who has a lot of explaining to do, he lies to Vicki, claiming he’s there to support her during Joel’s trial. Soon, he tells Phil the true story and wants him to help, but Phil refuses as he’s leaving with Nigel for Portugal that night. However, when Julie arrives home early, Mark takes the chance to keep Phil in Walford by telling her about Phil’s secret Portugal plan. When Vick

Could she soon land herself a job at the Minute Mart? 24-30 JANUARY As she starts her job hunting, Bea has no joy. However, when she stops a shoplifter at the Minute Mart, Bea comes up with the idea of applying to work alongside Honey. Later, Honey is horrified to arrive at the Minute Mart to find two teenage girls trashing the place. Stumbling upon the scene, Bea helps Honey get rid of them and tidy up, leaving Vinny impressed by her hard work and diligence. EastEnders cont

Will Kat get the truth from Jasmine? 24-30 JANUARY With Jasmine desperate to leave, Max discovers that she has been lying about giving a statement to the police and uses the intel to force her to stay away from Oscar. Later, Oscar shocks Kat when he goes looking for Jasmine at The Vic and reveals they were planning to run away. And Patrick accuses Kat of driving Jasmine away by putting so much pressure on her to help free Zoe. However, Max later reveals that he confronted Ja

But who will end up getting the Councillor job? 24-30 JANUARY George asks Elaine to meet him for a drink so he can break the news about Nicola’s pregnancy. However, Bea fuels Elaine’s secret hopes that George might want to get back together. At The Vic, George is forced to put Elaine straight and, in her embarrassment, she lashes out at Ian, leading him to retaliate. The next day, Elaine discovers she’s front-page news thanks to Ian’s tip-off and vows revenge. But things get