Nancy keeps Linda in the dark as she returns to Walford in EastEnders

But can Linda come clean to her family about Max?

 3-9 OCTOBER

Nancy arrives back in the Square to speak to Johnny for legal advice, but she’s adamant she doesn’t want Linda to know.

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Meanwhile, Linda is upset with Max after Annie and Ollie spot them kissing, but Max is adamant they shouldn’t tell anyone before his and Cindy’s annulment is finalised.

When Max reveals Nancy is back in Walford, Elaine and Linda head to see her. But as Nancy and Linda argue, Linda leaves, and Nancy soon returns to the Square to tell her mum the truth.

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With Linda shocked to learn what's really going on, Elaine and Johnny try to smooth things over. But Linda decides to tell her family about her relationship with Max in the hope they’ll be more honest with her in return.

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