What will happen when Priya and Linda turn up? 5-11 SEPTEMBER It’s a double wedding day as Cindy and Max, and Kim and Howie prepare to say, ‘I do’. Unbeknownst to Cindy, Max has gone AWOL, and the family panic as they secretly try to track him down. And Cindy is upset to discover that most of Walford are opting to attend Kim and Howie’s wedding over hers. Meanwhile, a hungover Max heads to Peacock Palace to speak to Linda, but an argument erupts between the pair when it’s re

But could there be another reason to celebrate? 5-11 SEPTEMBER It’s a double wedding day as Cindy and Max, and Kim and Howie prepare to say, ‘I do’. And Cindy is upset to discover that most of Walford are opting to attend Kim and Howie’s wedding over hers. Sad that Denise can’t attend her wedding, Kim is buoyed by Howie's gesture, and at the community centre she is visibly upset at seeing Denise on a video link. Meanwhile, Howie makes a last-minute change of plan to the proc

Can Kat keep her daughter out of jail? 5-11 SEPTEMBER Zoe tells Kat that she’s found Charlie’s cab up for sale, and plans to buy it. But after agreeing to go and see the buyer with her, Kat is waylaid when news of Tommy’s drinking reaches her. Heading out to buy the cab alone, Zoe gets into an argument with the seller, and after things escalate, she makes a rash decision to steal the cab. Meanwhile, Kat finally tracks down Tommy, and the pair share a heart-to-heart. Soon, Ka

Does she still have feelings for Max? 29 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER When a power cut threatens Linda and Elaine’s bingo event, Clive steps in and saves the day. With Linda left feeling flustered, she agrees to another date with him. Later, Max shares a moment with Linda while helping her coax Ollie into attending his first day of secondary school. Preparing for her date, Linda feels ready to move on, until Kim reveals Max played a key role in saving the community centre. When Cliv

But just how far will Ravi go to uncover the truth? 29 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER Ravi pushes Priya to tell the kids about their engagement. At The Albert, as Vicki and Chelse plan Kim and Howie’s wedding, Priya asks to join them. Before long, Cindy bribes them into helping with her wedding too. Overcome with nausea, Priya steps out and runs into Penny, revealing her pregnancy, but swears her to secrecy. Catching Nugget dealing weed, Priya scolds him, which prompts Max to step in

But can the Hawkins heal old wounds? 29 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER Nicola’s world is turned upside down when her sisters, Gemma and Jodie, arrive on Albert Square with a bang, with Gemma’s son Ryder in tow, and they manage to convince a reluctant Nicola to let them stay. But she has one condition. That her estranged mother, Rose, stays away. However, her ultimatum is short-lived when Ned, Gemma’s husband, rocks up with Rose. Refusing to let them stay at her house, Nicola forces Ge

And there are some familiar faces returning... This week, I was lucky enough to be invited down to Albert Square to meet EastEnders' newest family, the Hawkins (find out more here) and hear from the show's Executive Producer, Ben Wadey, who teased six big storylines coming up on the soap. Here's what he had to say... Sean Slater returning long term "I think Sean is one of those characters who just promises chaos and energy and unpredictability. I was such a big fan of the sho

Danny Hatchard and Maddy Hill will both return this autumn. EastEnders has confirmed that Linda Carter is in for a shock later this year when Nancy and Lee Carter return to Walford, with Maddy Hill and Danny Hatchard reprising their roles. The family has weathered plenty in their absence, so their upcoming reunion may not be entirely smooth. While the reason for their return is yet to be revealed, stepping back into the Carter fold is rarely without complications. On her retu

I recently went down to Albert Square to get all the goss on EastEnders' newest family. This week, I was lucky enough to be invited down to Albert Square to meet EastEnders' newest family, the Hawkins, the estranged family of Nicola Mitchell, some of whom, quite literally, crashed their way into Walford this week. We've already briefly met Nicola's sisters Gemma, played by Patricia Potter, and Jodie, played by Anna Constable, and their mother Rose, but are yet to meet Gemma's

Will she regret her decision? 22-28 AUGUST After Amy overhears a development in the case, Denzel plans to ask her out, but after a warning from Howie, he decides against it. When Amy makes a move, Denzel rejects her, leaving her heartbroken. Later, Amy encounters Craig in the park and agrees to the idea of meeting up with him. EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer