Next week on EastEnders, Cindy gets a hostile reception when she makes an unannounced return to the Square.
Elsewhere, The Vic reopens its doors for VE Day, Ross tells Vicki the truth about the nature of their debt and Lauren goes into labour.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, May 5 (Episode 7113)
Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Owen Tooth
Vicki attempts to keep Zack out of the Mitchells' drama but he ignores her advice and issues Nicola with a threat.
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Lauren worries about potential complications in her last midwife check-up and gets annoyed when Peter leaves the room to take a call. Meanwhile, after a fault at The Albert, Kathy moves the engagement party over to Harry's Barn - and as everyone gathers for a toast, Cindy returns...
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Also: Ross and Vicki clash heads over how to parent Joel, while Billy attempts to reconcile with Harry.
This episode airs Monday, May 5 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Tuesday, May 6 (Episode 7114)
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: Owen Tooth
Peter does his best to mediate between his mother and fiancée but Lauren gives him an ultimatum - it's her or Cindy. When the Beales and the Knights shun Cindy again, she spills all about Kathy. Later, Cindy heads to No.29A to have it out with Lauren and finds her in labour...
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Gina and Jay meet up but are interrupted by a drunk Harry. Gina's certain that there's more going on and attempts to press Harry, but he remains tight-lipped.
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This episode airs Tuesday, May 6 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, May 7 (Episode 7115)
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: Owen Tooth
Cindy decides she needs to get Lauren to the hospital herself after their ambulance is delayed.
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Ross tells Vicki the truth about their debt and why they really had to leave Australia.
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Also: Linda announces that The Vic will reopen tomorrow for VE Day but the news falls flat as people are still grieving Martin's death.
This episode airs Wednesday, May 7 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, May 8 (Episode 7116)
Writer: Rob Gittins
Director: Owen Tooth
Nigel is excited to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day but it soon becomes apparent that he believes it's 1995 and not 2025. Jean and Phil prepare to talk to Nigel but she bottles it and gets Phil to help her arrange a last-minute party. Linda remains firm that The Vic will be closed but changes her mind after seeing the marker traders getting into the spirit.
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With The Vic reopened, the residents of Walford gather to celebrate those previously fallen - including their very own, Martin.
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Also: Harvey invites Kathy on a secret caravan holiday, while Ross attempts to make amends with Vicki.
This episode airs Thursday, May 8 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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