It’s the week that we have all been waiting for – and we’re not talking our presents, Christmas dinner and drunken charades.
After almost a year of waiting, EastEnders’ Yuletide episodes finally reveal which man of Albert Square is murdered as The Six strike.
Sharon Watts’ (Letitia Dean) ill-fated wedding to Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) gets underway, but is inevitably doomed from the start, while Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) faces the wrath of violent husband Nish (Navin Chowdhry).
Elsewhere, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) faces the consequences of her recent actions, while Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) wants rapist Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) out of her life once and for all.
It culminates in that Queen Vic showdown – but who dies, and who is the killer?
Meanwhile, someone else is moving in for the kill as Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) has George Knight (Colin Salmon) in her sights.
Will he succumb to temptation?
Christmas Day
Christmas fever is in full swing as the residents of Walford settle down for a day of festivities. Sharon and Keanu get ready for their wedding day at No.43 with Zack and Martin, as Sharon tries to mask her guilt.
At the church, Sharon is a vision in white as she walks down the aisle with Albie. Sharon and Keanu are about to say ‘I do’ before Phil arrives.
Back in The Vic, Denise, Kathy, Linda, Sharon, Stacey and Suki seek solace as they all try to process the events of the day, but none of them could have predicted what was about to happen, and in a flash, their lives are permanently changed forever as a Walford male meets his fate in The Vic. C/H
Bernie tries to put on a brave face as she wakes up alone in No.23B with no electricity or heating, and after an emotional call with Karen, pleads with Keanu to speak to Sharon so that their mum can come home.
Keanu refuses and uninvites Bernie to the wedding, fearing that his involvement in Albie’s kidnap will come to light. Plucking up the courage, Bernie heads to No.55 to interrupt the Mitchell’s raucous Christmas lunch demanding an audience with Phil.
Suki prepares to leave Walford but she’s stopped in her tracks by a surprise visitor. Elsewhere, things are tense between Stacey and Jack as she collects Charli before the Slaters enjoy a festive family lunch.
Later, Suki arrives as she prepares to leave Walford for good. Suki receives a panicked phone call from Vinny, forcing her to return to No.41
Anna and Gina join Cindy and the Beales for Christmas lunch at No.45. After learning George is on his own in The Vic making preparations for Keanu and Sharon’s wedding reception, Cindy secretly heads there to invite him over for a drink.
Later, Elaine and Ian become jealous as Cindy and George take a trip down memory lane at No.45. Sensing Elaine’s upset, George thinks on his feet and lies that he’s booked her a romantic trip away in a hotel.
Jack heads to No.41 to check in on Suki under false pretences, but Jack is the last person Suki wants help from and she dismisses him.
Back at No.55, The Mitchell’s receive a surprise video message from Lola who reveals that Jay and Honey are both running the London Marathon. With Lola’s words about family ringing true, Phil heads to The Vic…
Boxing Day
Six of Walford’s much-loved matriarchs desperately try to deal with the fallout of what happened on Christmas day…
Elaine makes to go back to The Vic to collect some overnight belongings, but George convinces otherwise as they unknowingly avoid the chaos that is unfolding inside.
Wednesday December 27
The nightmare continues for The Six.
Whitney is woken by Ashton’s cries after he’s triggered by noises outside and goes to console him. There’s tension between her and Zack, as he struggles to connect to Ashton.
Felix capitalises on another business’ misfortune and plans to make some serious Boxing Day profits at The Albert as the Square reel in the wake of recent events.
Thursday December 28
Elaine arrives back from her minibreak and is shocked to learn about the events of Christmas Day.
At No.25, Sonia and Reiss excitedly discuss their upcoming embryo transfer as they prepare to take the next step towards parenthood.
As the residents of Walford try to come to terms with recent events, one Walford resident overhears something she shouldn’t and can’t resist spreading the gossip far and wide.
Friday December 29
Against Anna and Gina’s advice, Elaine forges ahead with a plan to bring the residents of Albert Square together.
But with emotions running high, things don’t go to plan…
