Kat is shocked by Sam’s claims over Phil sleeping with Emma.
Sam faces disapproval over her actions, so she heads to Number 27 for moral support from Ricky.
Jack orders Sam to leave, but Ricky rushes after her and intercepts her argument with Phil outside Number 55.
EastEnders reveals sad funeral storyline in 61 new spoiler pictures
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Monday, January 15: Aunt Sal’s funeral day arrives
The Mitchells gather to pay their respects.
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Monday, January 15: Alfie attends the funeral
With Kat worried about Phil’s emotional mood, Alfie goes to the funeral in her place.
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Monday, January 15: Harold arrives
Harold is Aunt Sal’s husband.
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Monday, January 15: Harold surveys the guests
There are plenty of people present to pay their respects to Sal.
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Monday, January 15: The Mitchells speak to Harold
They catch up ahead of the service.
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Monday, January 15: Alfie is introduced to Harold
Sam makes the introductions.
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Monday, January 15: Sam chats to Harold
Phil may need to worry about how much Harold intends to reveal.
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Monday, January 15: Harold greets Ricky
He’s warm towards the teenager.
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Monday, January 15: Alfie, Sam, Harold, Ricky and Phil
They head into the service together.
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Monday, January 15: Harold plays an important role
It’s time for him to give the eulogy.
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Monday, January 15: Harold prepares to speak
He pays tribute to Sal.
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Monday, January 15: Harold speaks movingly about Sal
Everyone is touched by his words.
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Monday, January 15: Harold does Sal proud
The funeral is turning into a fitting tribute.
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Monday, January 15: Sam, Phil, Alfie, Ben and Jay watch the service unfold
It’s a sombre occasion for the family.
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Monday, January 15: Things could turn tense
Problems between Sam and Phil will soon be revisited.
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Monday, January 15: There’s another guest at the funeral
Stevie – Billy’s father – turns up to pay his respects to Sal.
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Monday, January 15: Stevie is sure to cause problems
He’s not on good terms with the Mitchells.
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Monday, January 15: Stevie is a loner outside the church
But not for long…
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Monday, January 15: Phil confronts Stevie
He makes it clear that Stevie is not welcome.
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Monday, January 15: Stevie has his say
He explains why he attended the funeral.
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Monday, January 15: Stevie and Phil
Can they put their differences aside for the day?
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Monday, January 15: Harold talks to Sam
He shares a revelation about the Mitchells’ inheritance.
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Monday, January 15: Harold confirms the details
He explains that Sal left £100,000 to Sam, Phil and Grant.
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Monday, January 15: Sam confronts Phil
Phil refuses to give her the money.
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Monday, January 15: Phil is not in a good mood
The day’s events take their toll.
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Monday, January 15: There are tensions between Phil and Alfie
But as Alfie knows one of Phil’s biggest secrets, this is risky.
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Monday, January 15: Alfie is unhappy
He still seems jealous over Phil’s relationship with Kat.
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Monday, January 15: Alfie exposes Phil’s secret
He tells Sam that Phil slept with Emma last year. Sam decides to use this as leverage to blackmail Phil for the inheritance money.
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Monday, January 15: Nish returns to the Square
He has been discharged from hospital.
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Monday, January 15: Priya supports Nish
Nish has few other allies left.
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Monday, January 15: Priya shares news with Suki
She explains that the builders may have to relay the foundations of the cafe.
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Monday, January 15: Suki is unsettled
She worries about Keanu’s body being found.
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Monday, January 15: Denise is also distracted
She’s worried about the ongoing cover-up.
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Monday, January 15: Jack wonders what’s wrong with Denise
Will he ever find out the truth?
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Tuesday, January 16: Phil visits Alfie
He’s furious over his secret now being under threat.
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Tuesday, January 16: Phil confronts Alfie
Will Alfie regret crossing Phil?
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Tuesday, January 16: Phil speaks to Ben
He’s worried about what Sam might do.
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Tuesday, January 16: Kat watches Phil and Ben talk
She senses that Phil is keeping secrets from her.
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Tuesday, January 16: Kat quizzes Ben
She wants to know what’s going on.
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Tuesday, January 16: Ben stays loyal to Phil
He refuses to tell Kat anything.
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Tuesday, January 16: Phil arrives at The Vic
A joint birthday party has been arranged for him and Kat.
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Tuesday, January 16: Lexi greets Phil
The party has a karaoke theme.
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Tuesday, January 16: Alfie is at the pub
Tensions continue.
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Tuesday, January 16: Phil gets a nasty shock during the party
Sam takes to the mic and tells everyone that Phil slept with Emma.
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Tuesday, January 16: Denise and Jack attend a therapy session
They discuss the troubled state of their marriage.
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Tuesday, January 16: Denise is distracted during the session
She’s secretly worried about the Keanu murder cover-up.
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Tuesday, January 16: Jack gets annoyed
As he talks, it becomes clear that Denise isn’t listening.
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Wednesday, January 17: Sam seeks an escape
She’s facing a backlash over her antics at the party.
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Wednesday, January 17: Jack seems annoyed with Sam
Will Sam stick around to face the music?
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Wednesday, January 17: Phil vents to Ben
Will Phil come clean with Kat?
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Wednesday, January 17: Ben worries about Phil
The family seems to be at a crossroads.
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Wednesday, January 17: Tommy is confused by the rows
Can Phil save his family?
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Thursday, January 18: Phil greets the kids on the Square
Tommy, Bert and Ernie all chat to him.
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Thursday, January 18: Phil worries
He has a lot to lose if Kat doesn’t forgive him.
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Thursday, January 18: Kat is thoughtful
She isn’t sure whether to forgive Phil.
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Thursday, January 18: Bobby gets a surprise
He has arranged a date with Anna, but Cindy turns up.
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Thursday, January 18: Cindy has reservations over Bobby and Anna
She thinks Bobby isn’t good enough for Anna.
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Thursday, January 18: Anna arrives
She interrupts the conversation.
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Thursday, January 18: Bobby and Anna finally get their time alone
Can they move forward?
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Thursday, January 18: Denise seeks a distraction
She attends the community church group.
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Thursday, January 18: Denise is comforted by the experience
She needs an escape from her worry over Keanu’s death.
