Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders Podcast

This week, the day has finally arrived to say goodbye to Zoe Slater and it's happening in the most heartbreaking way possible for Kat. So how do the Slaters move on from this - and did it really need to be done this way? Meanwhile, the weddings of the century are here, but it only goes to plan for one couple. While Kim is on her high horse, Cindy's world comes crashing down around her. Max's affair with Priya is now public knowledge - but where does this leave us New Years Day? After all, Linda has made her move, but is she really ready to settle with Max? Meanwhile we discuss Michelle Ryan's interview with the Radio Times and the Sun have decided that EastEnders is in crisis...but is it really?

This week, Max's stag night does not exactly go according to plan - Ravi knows about Priya and he's rather unhappy about it. Wait till he finds out the baby Priya is carrying is nothing to do with him... Meanwhile, The Hawkins are here to stay but can Rose and Nicola ever move on from the past and is the Vic sign the final touch Gemma will be placing on the pub...? Elsewhere, Linda makes a decision about Clive and it doesn't bode well for Cindy and Nugget's new business venture is discovered.

This week, Denise 's life hangs in the balance - and it seems only one man can save her. But can Darnell Larson Junior push his demons far enough aside to help her? Meanwhile Craig sinks his claws into Amy and it's all sealed with a kiss. How much danger is she in and how will Jack react when he discovers the truth? Elsewhere, Priya's got the results but they're not the ones she wants and we go back to Benidorm 1996 with the help of a rather large water slide.

This week, the past comes to haunt Nicola when her sisters, Jodie and Gemma arrive on the square, with her mother, Rose, not far behind. What secrets do the Hawkins hold and is Rose capable of forgiveness? Meanwhile, Priya gets a nasty shock - so is there a bed on New Years Day with her name on it? Elsewhere, Craig's intentions start to become clear and there's a medical emergency for Penny. There's also big news of a huge return and two more exits...

This week, in possibly one of the maddest soap plans ever, Shelia and Gray get their clutches into Jordan - but it's Ian and a rather sharp toothbrush that finally seem to bring the killer down. But what next for Ian and just how long till he is free to become Max's best man? Meanwhile, the attacker of Joel has been revealed - but are they about to find themselves in a much more dangerous situation? Elsewhere, there is wedding confusion - who IS getting married on New Years Day? Behind the scenes, there's new characters on the way, but one very sad exit also approaches...

This week, Shelia's game is up - and Chelsea delivers a firm backhanded statement. But just what is the oldest of the Atkins clan planning for Jordan? Meanwhile, Lauren fights temptation leaving Mark in the back of a cab - but is it too little, too late to save her marriage? Elsewhere, Jean gets an eyeful, Max gets a mouthful and just what is about to happen between Amy and Jack's colleague, Craig...?

This week, Ian is under lock and key and he's forced to meet a scary new neighbour. But what will Gray's next move be in his battle to regain control over Jordan? Meanwhile, George's problems with Eddie force Nicola into a tricky spot - but is the feud between her and Suki over for good? Elsewhere, Joel is keeping quiet about the events of the night in the park and some hugely exciting news has been announced - The Hawkins are on their way to Albert Square plus the return of Walford's very best super bitch is rumoured...

This week Joel's return to the square sets the teens on a mission for revenge, but one of them seems to have taken things one step too far as Joel is left wounded and left for dead...so whodunnit? Meanwhile, the temptations of Lauren Branning threaten to overwhelm her, but how long can she keep things afloat? Elsewhere, Denise and Jack's relationship looks to be rocking and Linda's got her heart set on the saviour of the community centre.

This week, Vicki and Ross are horrified when we finally meet Cleo - and she's brought Joel back with her. But could the troubled teen really be changed and what does his return mean for the rest of the square? Meanwhile, Denise returns home to discover about Chelsea's dealings with Shelia but can she really take back control as her life falls down around her? Also - huge news was leaked this week about the future of Zoe Slater - we'll be discussing all those rumours and what it could mean.

This week, Bea has one final sting operation - best friend Honey will be with her come hell or high water. As her obsession finally catches up with her, how will Billy and Honey recover in the aftermath? Meanwhile, Priya bares all to Max but is left stunned when Ravi returns, with a vendetta. Are we pretty much there will all the mysteries for New Years Day? Elsewhere, Eve struggles to bond with Ria, Gray continues to turn the screws and a date is set for a wedding...

This week, Pride is in full swing in Walford although for some, Pride is the last thing they feel. Bea hits rock bottom and comes out fighting - but just what will she do next and who will get her final sting? Max is up to his old tricks - an affair with Priya is one thing, but could he be left with more than he hoped for come New Year? Elsewhere, Chelsea starts to trust Shelia, unaware that she has been paying a visit to one Mr Atkins in prison and Suki and Eve struggle with their first fostering.

This week, war is declared between Suki and Nicola and battle lines are drawn when Eve's temper gets the better of her - so how much hassle could Nicola cause for Sukeve's fostering dreams? Meanwhile, Bea delivers her biggest sting yet as she pulls Honey and Billy apart - can Will save his parent's marriage? And just how bonkers is Bea set to become? Elsewhere, Linda supports Johnny through the trauma of what happened with Tim and Chelsea is missing a lot of red flags with Granny Atkins...

With Ree on holiday this week, Lewis Knight from the Radio Times joins Rob to discuss this week's Walford happenings! As Denise's diagnosis is revealed to her family, Chelsea soon finds herself feeling overwhelmed - with Jordan needing possibly months worth of care - Enter Shelia Atkins... Meanwhile, Bea ups her game with Billy, but just what is she planning? Elsewhere, Oscar has unfortunate news for the twins and life looks to be getting ever so complicated for Penny...

This week, it's happy birthday to the twins - and it's all about to go in the traditional Walford way. The secret is out - Jasmine knows about Josh and Oscar - but is there more to her sweet faced brother than meets the eye? And just who will Oscar ultimately choose? Meanwhile Chelsea vows revenge on Ian as it looks like Jordan may never walk again - What will the implications be for councillor Beale? Elsewhere, George takes a knock and Denise drags her heels about her treatment.

January 1st 2027 - a day where life appears to explode for Max Branning and all those he holds dear. We are now exactly at the halfway point of the Flashforward episode - so we thought it was time to collect our thoughts on what we know so far and the theories we have going forwards....

This week it took just one night for the lives of some Walford residents to take some devastating and shocking turns. As Denise attempts to deal with a diagnosis that looks to alter her forever, Chelsea and Ian were left reeling when Jordan has a horrific accident. Meanwhile, Max makes a typical Branning blunder as he proposes to Cindy and then ricochets when he is turned down - but just what has a night with Priya put into motion for New Years Day? Elsewhere George steps back in anger as Eddie succumbs to his illness, but just how has his relationships with Nicola and Gina been affected?

This week, the wedding of Vicki and Ross finally arrives and goes just as well as anybody would have predicted - but it's also a week of huge returns! Whitney is back to stamp on Zack's heart and the queen herself, Miss Sharon Watts, returns as the guest of honour as the wedding crumbles. But what exactly is in store for the residents of Walford as the Night That Changes Everything begins...? Meanwhile, Denise gets a terrifying diagnosis given to her, but who will she turn to in her hour of need? Elsewhere, Mark and Grant part ways and Max has his eye set on bringing the Mitchells down.

This week, it's not one sad goodbye but TWO as Julie takes her leave from Albert Square and a nation grieves. Will she be back? Oh she better be. Meanwhile as Grant saves the day, will Mark ever be able to accept him as his father? Elsewhere, Oscar and Josh give in to temptation, Eddie turns the screws on Nicola and there's the little matter of a trailer to discuss...

This week, Bea finally stings and it ends up being Honey on the receiving end - but will Bonkers Beatrice manage to worm her way back in and just how does she plan on getting Billy out of her way? Elsewhere, Eddie moves in to number one, and Nicola is at her wits end. How long can she keep her manipulation under wraps? Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with his feelings, Grant muscles in to Mark's problems and could a random thief prove to have connections in Walford...?

This week, the man George thought he had washed his hands of is back - Eddie Knight has a dying wish and it looks like Nicola may be about to make it come true - but what will the result be when Eddie is in George's care? Meanwhile, the election results are in - Ian is councillor of Walford! But a stolen kiss looks to bring bumps in the road that even he can't promise to repair. Elsewhere, a huge new story is coming for Denise and Max is green with envy as Linda and Grant get passionate...