But whose baby is it? 22-28 AUGUST At the donor drive, Priya and Jean attempt to obtain DNA samples from both Ravi and Max as they secretly pursue a paternity test. Meanwhile, with Jack preoccupied, Cindy asks Oscar to organise Max’s stag do, leaving Max uneasy. And later, Priya and Ravi reaffirm their love and future together. But whose baby is it? EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer

Can they find a donor before time runs out? 22-28 AUGUST Ahead of the donor drive at the community centre, the Fox-Truemans continue their efforts to find a stem cell match for Denise. However, as Denise’s condition worsens, she’s put in a medically induced coma. Back on the Square, a missed lead from an ancestry website offers a glimmer of hope when Kim learns that Denise has a half-brother. As the Fox-Truemans continue their search for Denise’s half-brother, Darnell, with

Has Alfie's plan to cheer Kat up backfired? 22-28 AUGUST Alfie grows concerned after seeing footage from Bert and Ernie’s school project and can see Kat upset. Trying to lift Kat’s spirits, Alfie secretly plans a Benidorm-themed party inspired by a happy holiday memory, but the family question why he hasn’t addressed the footage directly with Kat. However, they're all quickly distracted by his surprise outside, which leaves Kat moved. Meanwhile, despite her determination to

But what brings him back and why is he sticking around? EastEnders has revealed that Rob Kazinsky will be returning to Albert Square later this year to reprise his legendary role of Sean Slater. Although his character has previously made appearances in 2019, 2021 and 2022, it’s been 17 years since Sean permanently lived in Albert Square. A lot has changed since he left the Square back in 2009, but Sean will return for his family, and reasons that are set to become clear. Sean

Including Denise's long-lost half-brother! EastEnders has announced two new arrivals joining the Fox-Trueman family as Christopher Colquhoun and Krysstina Frempong make their debut later this summer as Darnell Larson Jr, Denise Fox’s half-brother, and his daughter, Grace. The Fox-Truemans are left reeling when Kim makes a shocking discovery, uncovering a half-brother of Denise's that she never knew existed, and after reaching out, the family come face-to-face with Darnell and

Can he convince her to let him help? 15-21 AUGUST As Amy privately frets, Craig is suspended from public duty policing after his superior reveals that a serious complaint has been made against him, and he’ll be taken off the Joel case. When Amy has a run-in with Joel, Vicki riles at her for it, and after feeling overwhelmed, Amy meets Craig again, who promises to be there for her, and she accepts the support. Later, Ross is angered to discover that Amy was mean to Joel yeste

Can Vinny convince her to put her health first? 15-21 AUGUST Vinny tries to encourage Penny to focus on the baby, but it’s clear she is too consumed with the shop preparation and later senses Vinny’s upset, so agrees to go to an antenatal class. On the day of Penny’s shop opening, Vinny is preoccupied trying to get her to go to the doctors for her swollen leg. Annoyed by his fussing, Penny orders him to leave, but she later falls out of her wheelchair. Suki finds Penny on th

Will she choose Ravi over Max? 15-21 AUGUST As Avani attempts to play matchmaker between Priya and Ravi, Ravi turns to Zack for advice regarding his relationship with Priya, and he's encouraged to show Priya how much he loves her. And Ravi decides to make the biggest gesture of all. Meanwhile, Max steps in to look after Annie so Linda can go on a date with Clive, but it’s clear there are still some feelings between the pair, but Linda and Max both avoid it. Later, Max gets u

Can she finally open up to George? 15-21 AUGUST Nicola and George prepare for Kojo’s birthday drinks at The Vic, but just as things seem to be looking up for the pair, a situation escalates, threatening their harmony. As they continue to deal with the escalated situation, it’s not long before Nicola is forced to face her past demons and have an open conversation with George. EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from

Her exit promises to be full of unmissable drama. EastEnders has announced that after 13 years, Kellie Bright will be saying goodbye to Albert Square and her iconic role as Linda Carter. Kellie Bright burst onto our screens in 2013 as the loveable matriarch of the Carter family, and landlady of The Queen Vic, and has been at the heart of some of the show’s most explosive and iconic storylines since her character’s inception. From Linda’s journey with alcoholism, her integral