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Freddie supports Anna after her drink gets spiked in EastEnders

But where does this leave Bobby?

FOR WEEK COMMENCING 15TH JULY

After Felix invites her, Anna and Freddie for a night out at the club, Gina probes Anna on whether Bobby is right for her as the pair get ready for their night out. But Anna insists Bobby is the man for her.



When Anna's behaviour raises concerns, her friends believe it's dowthey soon become concerned for her welfare when they realise that her behaviour does not equate to the little amount of alcohol she has actually consumed. Suspecting she may have been spike, Anna friends look for her, but she's nowhere to be seen.



Having been spiked, Anna wakes up in hospital and once back at The Vic, Gina tries to convince her to report the incident to the police. However, she’s adamant she doesn’t want to. Sensing Gina is overwhelmed with the situation, Freddie arrives to support Anna.



Worried about his relationship with Anna, due to the events of the past couple of days, Bobby soon pales when she reveals that she was spiked.


Whilst being supportive, Bobby puts his foot in it and Anna leaves and Freddie attempts to support both Bobby and Anna,


Later, taking on Freddie’s advice, Anna tells George about the spiking.


Meanwhile, in a digital first for EastEnders, an exclusive five part mini-series will be made accessible to viewers via a QR code that will feature within the main episode which will take the audience to a link giving them the option of which platform to watch through.


The digital series will offer a unique insight as viewers see the incident from Anna’s own perspective, and from the perspective of her friends. As Anna grapples with her detachment from reality, viewers of the mini-series will experience the internal warning signs to look out for when spiked, whereas additional footage captured by Anna’s friends will showcase the outward effects the drugs have on her behaviour and mobility.


EastEnders is working with leading charities Stamp Out Spiking and WithYou as well as experts in the field to ensure the storyline is portrayed as accurately and as sensitively as possible.


EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer

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