Phil accused of 𝕞urder as new tragedy strikes and Sharon faces the end in EastEnders

There are deadly developments in EastEnders next week as the ramifications of Keanu Taylor’s murder send shockwaves through Walford, while the Knight family face fresh tragedy.

With Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) under police radar for Keanu’s killing, the other women hatch a fresh plan – but could Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) be the downfall of the plot?

Elsewhere, after another turbulent confrontation, George (Colin Salmon) loses it with mum Gloria (Elizabeth Counsell).

But, when she is then rushed to hospital, could he be too late to fix things?

Dark developments and sad tragedy next week

Monday April 8

Johnny represents Sharon who has spent her night at the police station following her arrest. Sharon continues to stick to her story, but both falter when the detective offers new evidence.

Back in Walford, Johnny and the women gather before they are all re-questioned by the police. When Johnny later arrives home without Sharon, Kathy and Suki reveal a new plan.

Phil asks Zack if he can look after Albie whilst Sharon is being questioned, but he refuses. On the Square, the gossip mill continues as the residents rally around Bernie in her hour of need.

Phil speaks up in defence of Sharon which leads Felix to point the finger at Phil, but as things get heated, Kat arrives.

Later, Phil is given food for thought following a conversation with Kat and makes an offer to Denise when he overhears a conversation between her and Stacey. Bernie leaves Walford to visit Karen in Spain and inform her of Keanu’s death.

George is shocked when he receives a call from the CPS informing them that Gloria has given them information about Eddie before she arrives at The Vic and encourages George to testify.

Later, George is angered when he overhears a clandestine phone call between Gloria and Eddie as it becomes apparent that she is unable to turn her back on him, and orders his mum out of his life once and for all.

Later in The Vic, Linda and Cindy come to blows over Sharon but Jack manages to contain the situation. Later, Jack shares his desire to reconcile with Denise but he’s heartbroken when she shuts him down.

Tuesday April 9

Linda reels when Johnny reveals the women’s new plan regarding the murder weapon, but he vows to sort it by getting Sharon released. Linda drinks in the barrel store where George comforts her as she makes a decision about her future.

The rest of the women tell a horrified Denise the new plan, but they are interrupted by Phil. Linda summons the women to The Vic.

Harvey visits Jade and steals the pill box to confront Dean but he twists the narrative and continues to put the blame on Harvey and Jean. Stacey and Linda witness their argument in the Square.

George gets ready to testify at Eddie’s trial. Cindy tries to convince George to talk to Gloria having secretly spoken to her, but George refuses.

Later, George is summoned to the Boxing Den by Eddie who tries to convince him not to testify. When George snaps and reveals Gloria encouraged him to testify, Eddie issues a chilling threat.

Yolande is upset to be pushed out of her charity plans, and is comforted by Honey and Billy. Denzel encourages Yolande to attend prayer group, but he’s secretly arranged to meet a group of girls at No.20 with Nugget. Nugget and Denzel repair their friendship, as Denzel lies to him about getting rid of his steroids, but their plans are short-lived when Yolande arrives home…

Wednesday April 10

George continues to shut Elaine out, before she joins forces with Cindy who arrives to force him to reveal all.

Elaine and Cindy convince George to testify against Eddie but when he is cross-examined by Eddie’s defense, Gloria shouts out in court much to the disgust of Eddie.

As the court breaks, Eddie glares at George and Gloria. Gloria struggles to contain her emotion and baulks from the court room before she collapses outside.

Denzel is annoyed when Yolande ruins his plans by refusing to go to prayer group, and faces off with Pastor Clayton outside the Community Centre.

Back at No.20, Yolande and the Pastor berate Denzel for his rudeness but in doing so repair their friendship as Yolande apologises for her accusations and Pastor Clayton puts her back in charge of their charity plans.

Thursday April 11

Gloria wakes in the hospital after suffering a heart attack and asks George to retrieve a box from her flat containing important information about his childhood. Whilst at the flat, George is overwhelmed by his memories.

George heads to the Boxing Den where he’s interrupted by Phil who has just learnt that Ben has been sentenced to six years.

Phil offers some words of advice and encourages George to go back to the hospital.

George and Gloria take a trip down memory lane as he joins her on the bed to listen to a recorded lullaby from George’s birth mother.

Linda tells the police a fabricated story,but they soon start asking why Linda originally withheld this information.

Honey is annoyed when Billy ditches their marathon shopping date, but Jay helps him cover as it’s clear Billy is up to something…