Jack’s blackmailed, Kat confesses to Alfie and Harry and Penny share a kiss.
EastEnders takes an explosive turn next week – see our round-up of the most dramatic moments set to rock Albert Square.
1. Priya talks Ravi down
Ravi discovers that Avani is texting a boy, prompting him to confiscate her phone in an attempt to find out who it is. He turns to Priya for assistance, but she reassures him that there’s no cause for concern, as Avani has confided in her that she is dating Barney. Feeling relieved, Ravi decides against checking the phone and returns it to Avani.
2. Harry and Penny plot
Harry and Penny dive into their blackmail scheme. When Jack arrives at The Arches, Harry warns him that he has until the end of the week to accept his terms. Harry and Penny then seal their agreement with a kiss. However, later on, Jack shares a troubling revelation he has uncovered about Harry with Penny.
3. Ravi on the warpath
Avani goes to meet the older boy, Mason, and makes it clear that she has no intention of sleeping with him. Their confrontation escalates, resulting in Avani getting a split lip. When she returns to the Square, Ravi notices her injury and mistakenly believes that Barney is responsible. Furious, he sets off to confront Barney and teach him a lesson.
4. Kat covers for Tommy
Alfie returns home early from his training course, leaving Kat scrambling to conceal the injury Tommy caused. When Alfie asks about her bruise, Kat lies and claims it’s from a drunken night out, but Alfie eventually uncovers the truth. Later, Kat confronts Tommy in anger after finding out he used her credit card, reminding him that she has already lied to Alfie to protect him. However, Alfie overhears their conversation and demands to know what’s really going on.
5. Harry wins over Penny
Penny confronts Harry over what Jack has discovered but he is quick to explain away her worries. Annoyed by Jack’s actions, Harry retaliates by telling Jack that the blackmail date has just moved forward to tomorrow. But will Jack give in to his terms?
6. Families at war
As Ravi prepares to exact his revenge on Barney, Avani arrives just in time to intervene and stop him. However, tensions escalate as Ravi and Teddy confront each other, signaling that the lines have been firmly drawn. Later, Teddy confides in Harry about his plan to retaliate against Ravi.
7. Teddy tries to bond
Teddy’s act of revenge leaves the Panesars shaken. Later, he attempts to reconnect with his estranged brother, Barney, hoping to mend their relationship. However, his efforts are unsuccessful, and Barney ultimately makes a significant decision.
8. Tommy brings more trouble
Kat reluctantly admits to Alfie that it was Tommy who injured her. Later, a Slater family meal descends into chaos when an argument between Tommy and Freddie spirals out of control.
9. Barney makes a call
Harry is intrigued to hear Barney on the phone. Harry and Teddy soon come to a worrying realisation about what Barney is up to, but what has got them so rattled?
10. Will Freddie confess?
Despite the trouble he’s caused, Kat continues to make excuses for Tommy. However, Freddie soon finds himself in the spotlight as Jean begins to suspect that he’s covering for Kat, and pressures him for answers.
11. The Panesars plot
The conflict between the Panesars and the Mitchells shows no signs of letting up, with Ravi, Nish, and Vinny discussing their next steps for revenge. Suki, however, expresses her concern about the situation escalating and emphasizes that she doesn’t want to see any more of her family end up in prison. Determined to find a resolution, Nish and Suki set off together to speak with Teddy, but will their meeting truly put an end to the feud?
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