EastEnders releases heartbreaking funeral scenes in emotional new spoiler pictures
EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, Albert Square’s residents gather to pay their final respects to Nigel Bates.
Elsewhere, Mark Fowler’s gang-related dilemma threatens to distract everyone from the sombre day…
Our 34-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Monday 18 May: The Brannings discover concerning news
BBCVintage vehicles from the car lot have been found burned in a quarry.
Monday 18 May: Lauren isn’t sure what to believe
BBCShe even starts to suspect Max.
Monday 18 May: Eddie continues to stay with his family
BBCHe’s forced his way in.
Monday 18 May: Gina expresses her concerns over the situation
BBCShe tries to speak to George.
Monday 18 May: George blocks the conversation
BBCHe doesn’t want to talk about it.
Monday 18 May: Oscar’s love triangle rises to the surface again
BBCHe’ll be spending the day with both Josh and Jasmine.
Monday 18 May: The trio hang out together
BBCOscar feels awkward.
Monday 18 May: Jasmine is unaware of the tensions
BBCBut Oscar is struggling to keep his eyes off Josh.
Monday 18 May: Jasmine and Josh take a trip down memory lane
BBCThey bond over a childhood game.
Monday 18 May: Josh strips off
BBCMore awkwardness for Oscar!
Monday 18 May: The eventful day continues
BBCOscar and Josh head to the bar.
Monday 18 May: Oscar and Josh share a charged moment
BBCBut it’s Oscar who pulls away…
Monday 18 May: Bea’s secret struggles continue
BBCShe’s been sleeping at McClunky’s.
Tuesday 19 May: Mark is under pressure
BBCHe’s still receiving threats from the people he owes money to.
Tuesday 19 May: Grant reveals that he’ll soon be in a position to help, as he’s sold his bar in Portugal
BBCBut Mark rejects the idea, as he wants to fix the problem alone.
Tuesday 19 May: Julie and Phil talk
BBCNigel’s funeral is getting closer.
Tuesday 19 May: Julie has been making preparations
BBCThe service takes place tomorrow.
Wednesday 20 May: The day of Nigel’s funeral arrives
BBCSam, Grant, Billy and Phil are among the mourners.
Wednesday 20 May: Clare and Josh return
BBCThe pair come back to Walford to pay their respects to Nigel.
Wednesday 20 May: Everyone wants to give Nigel the send-off he deserves
BBCBut there’s a problem…
Wednesday 20 May: Russell makes his presence felt at the worst possible time
BBCHe calls Grant, demanding full payment in exchange for the return of Mark, who was bundled off by masked men the night before.
Wednesday 20 May: Sam, Phil and Grant have to deal with Russell first
BBCA tense stand-off takes place before they can attend the funeral.
Wednesday 20 May: The community gathers outside the church
BBCIt’s an emotional day for the community.
Wednesday 20 May: The emotional church service begins
BBCJulie leads the tributes.
Wednesday 20 May: Julie delivers an emotional eulogy
BBCShe reflects on all the happy times with Nigel.
Wednesday 20 May: A bagpipe player adds a musical touch to the day
BBCIt’s a fitting tribute to Nigel.
Thursday 21 May: Grant causes problems at The Vic
BBCHe starts a row with Harvey.
Thursday 21 May: Kat takes control
BBCShe kicks Grant out.
Thursday 21 May: Julie is in a sombre mood
BBCShe has finally read Nigel’s letter.
Thursday 21 May: Julie confides in Phil
BBCWhat did the letter say?
Thursday 21 May: Ross and Vicki are in a good place
BBCThey share a playful moment at the cafe.
Thursday 21 May: Ross and Vicki kiss
BBCTheir wedding day is getting closer.
Thursday 21 May: Gina and George have another tense conversation
BBCGina remains concerned.
Thursday 21 May: Gina seems frustrated
BBCWill George ever start listening to her?
