EastEnders spoiler: Sam clashes with Zack over Albie | 39 New Spoiler Pictures
She resorts to issuing a threat.
Sam gets tough over Albie’s paternity and warns Zack that Phil will take Sharon to court if he’s not allowed access. Zack fights back against his former friend.
Later, Sam is shocked to discover that Kat already knew about Albie’s paternity and kept it quiet. She decides to do some further digging over what’s being going on and she gets suspicious over what leverage Sharon has over Phil.
Meanwhile, Peter puts a spanner in the works for Penny when she starts flat-hunting with Lauren, making it clear that he won’t let Louie live with someone who’s caught up in the drug world. Penny fights back by trying to convince Peter that she’s a good person.
Elsewhere, George gives Elaine advice when she worries about Linda’s wellbeing, pointing out that she can’t fix her daughter.
Also today, Eve starts moving Suki’s belongings into the Slater house.
EastEnders teases Lauren Branning return dramas in 39 new spoiler pictures
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Monday, January 8: Linda returns from some time away
Things are about to get a whole lot worse.
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Monday, January 8: Stacey and Kathy spot something surprising
Another problem crops up.
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Monday, January 8: Builders turn up at the café
They’re ready to start the restoration work.
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Monday, January 8: Kathy warns Suki
They need to put the builders off for as long as possible.
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Monday, January 8: Stacey checks in with Linda
She reminds Linda that their futures depend on her staying sober and keeping it together.
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Monday, January 8: The pressure is on for Suki
Dealing with the situation at the café is her responsibility.
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Monday, January 8: Suki tries to stay in control
Covering her tracks is a tricky situation.
![Suki Panesar and Eve Unwin in EastEnders suki panesar and eve unwin in eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/eastenders-1-suki-panesar-eve-unwin2-658da25306fe8.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Monday, January 8: Suki has lots to worry about
Can she protect everyone?
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Monday, January 8: Another problem arises for Linda
When Lauren returns, Linda worries that she’ll find out the truth about Annie’s paternity.
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Monday, January 8: Lauren is back on the Square
She catches up with Peter.
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Monday, January 8: Peter is persuasive with Lauren
Lauren’s main priority was being reunited with Louie. However, Peter manages to convince Lauren to stay for longer.
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Monday, January 8: Lauren goes to see Penny
She wants to check that Penny is okay.
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Monday, January 8: Penny catches up with Lauren
But will it be a happy reunion?
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Monday, January 8: Whitney and Sonia visit the pub
They get the drinks in.
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Monday, January 8: Sonia and Whitney chat to Penny
Penny has been settling into the Square, but will Lauren’s arrival change that?
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Tuesday, January 9: Lauren visits The Vic
She’s accompanied by Sonia — and things look tense.
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Tuesday, January 9: Lauren confronts Linda
After being tipped off by Sonia, she demands to know why Linda didn’t tell her that Annie is her sister.
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Tuesday, January 9: Linda is put on the spot
How will she respond?
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Tuesday, January 9: Suki’s stressful week continues
She speaks to Eve.
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Tuesday, January 9: Eve tries to support Suki
But how much does she know?
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Wednesday, January 10: Bobby visits Lauren
Lauren has been wondering whether to go to Exeter, but Bobby arrives to plead Peter’s case.
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Wednesday, January 10: Lauren is given pause for thought
Bobby’s arguments seem to make sense.
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Wednesday, January 10: Lauren has made her decision
She’s willing to stay in Walford for a while longer.
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Wednesday, January 10: Penny is hopeful
As Lauren seems to be in a forgiving mood, Penny hopes for the same treatment following a recent row between them.
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Wednesday, January 10: Lauren refuses to forgive Penny
Sonia realises that she’ll have to take matters into her own hands.
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Wednesday, January 10: Denise is summoned to a meeting
It’s time for The Six to talk about Keanu’s body.
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Wednesday, January 10: Denise gets delayed
Jack wants to introduce her to Penny.
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Wednesday, January 10: Denise is unhappy
She arrives at the barrel store and finds Linda drunk.
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Wednesday, January 10: Denise issues some home truths
She’s worried about the potential consequences of Linda’s drinking.
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Wednesday, January 10: Alfie turns up at The Vic
He and Linda had planned a movie night.
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Wednesday, January 10: Elaine and George deliver bad news
Linda isn’t available.
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Wednesday, January 10: Alfie is hurt
He and Linda had planned this time together while Alfie is recovering from his first round of treatment.
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Wednesday, January 10: The Mitchells receive unexpected news
Aunt Sal has died.
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Wednesday, January 10: Phil is left thoughtful
It reminds him of the importance of family.
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Wednesday, January 10: Phil wants to make a change
He wants access to Albie.
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Wednesday, January 10: Sam gets involved
She’s ready to help fight in Phil’s corner.
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Wednesday, January 10: Sam’s meddling may not be welcome
Will she make matters worse?
![Penny Branning, Peter Beale, Lauren Branning, EastEnders penny branning, peter beale, lauren branning, eastenders](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/penny-branning-peter-beale-lauren-branning-eastenders-658415186f2c1.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Thursday, January 11: Penny and Lauren start flat-hunting together
Peter overhears.
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Thursday, January 11: Peter throws a spanner in the works for Penny and Lauren’s plans
He’s uncomfortable with the idea of Penny living with Louie after she was involved in the drug world.