EastEnders reveals Clare’s emotional comeback week in 51 spoiler pictures
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EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, Clare Bates returns to Walford – at Nigel’s request! But not everyone is pleased with her behaviour once she’s back.
Meanwhile, Max Branning resorts to kidnap to get Tim Walton out of Johnny Carter and Callum Highway’s lives.
Our 51-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Monday 02 March: Linda confides in Elaine
BBCShe’s worried about the big problems that Tim is causing for Johnny and Callum’s relationship.
Monday 02 March: Max approaches
BBCHe’s still protective towards Linda, despite her recent rejections.
Monday 02 March: Tim continues to make his presence felt
BBCHe’s meeting up with Johnny to sign paperwork.
Monday 02 March: Max watches on
BBCHe’s unhappy over Tim’s behaviour.
Monday 02 March: Johnny is in turmoil over Tim’s actions
BBCTim’s cruel games have threatened to drive a major wedge between Johnny and Callum.
Monday 02 March: Callum turns up at the pub
BBCWill his presence make everything worse?
Monday 02 March: Julie and Phil keep a close watch over Nigel
BBCNigel is still in hospital.
Monday 02 March: Phil and Julie receive an update
BBCNigel’s care home position will finally be available once he’s ready to leave the hospital.
Monday 02 March: Howie arrives with a delivery
BBCWhen Kim confides in Howie about Patrick, it could bring them closer.
Monday 02 March: Patrick seeks comfort amid his grief for Anthony
BBCHe’s speaking to an AI version of his late son.
Monday 02 March: Denzel believed the AI option was a good idea when he suggested it
BBCBut Yolande isn’t so sure…
Monday 02 March: Kim also has reservations
BBCPatrick seems to be spending an excessive amount of time chatting to the bot.
Monday 02 March: Ravi meets up with Jack
BBCJack fears that Ravi isn’t well enough to continue his police informant work. Ravi insists that he is, but worries when he learns that the police are planning to bring down lower-level members of the gang. This means that Mark could be in big trouble.
Tuesday 03 March: Julie is facing a dilemma
BBCPhil wants her to call up Nigel’s stepdaughter Clare, as per his wishes. Julie isn’t sure – until Lexi steps in to give her a new perspective.
Tuesday 03 March: Johnny prepares to be honest with Callum
BBCHe’s ready to explain everything that’s happened with Tim recently.
Tuesday 03 March: Callum is shocked
BBCIt’s a lot to take in.
Tuesday 03 March: Callum reacts angrily at first
BBCBut Johnny explains that he’s just been trying to protect Callum and Lexi.
Tuesday 03 March: Callum feels guilty
BBCHe comforts Johnny, who breaks down.
Tuesday 03 March: Max takes matters into his own hands
BBCHe poses as Tim’s taxi driver.
Tuesday 03 March: Max’s dark plan unfolds
BBCHe tries to scare Tim.
Tuesday 03 March: Tim is in a vulnerable position
BBCHe’s left at Max’s mercy, in the middle of nowhere.
Tuesday 03 March: The conversation takes an ominous turn
BBCMax tries to scare Tim.
Tuesday 03 March: Tim realises he’s in trouble
BBCHis recent mistreatment of Johnny and Callum is back to haunt him.
Tuesday 03 March: Tim tries to retrieve his luggage
BBCMax prepares to strike.
Tuesday 03 March: Max wades in
BBCHow far will he go?
Tuesday 03 March: Max makes his feelings clear
BBCHe warns Tim never to step foot in Walford again.
Tuesday 03 March: Max hopes he’s done enough
BBCHas he solved another problem for Linda?
Tuesday 03 March: Patrick’s tough time continues
BBCHe’s still grieving for Anthony.
Tuesday 03 March: Patrick seems to be isolating himself
BBCHe’s concentrating on the AI version of Anthony and ignoring other sources of support.
Tuesday 03 March: Things could change when Howie comes to visit Patrick
BBCWill Patrick open up to Howie?
Tuesday 03 March: Kim speaks to Howie
BBCWill she appreciate his efforts?
Tuesday 03 March: Priya is worried about Ravi
BBCMeanwhile, Ravi is fretting over Mark’s future.
Tuesday 03 March: Ravi feels some loyalty to Mark
BBCEven though he’s supposed to be bringing down the gang!
Tuesday 03 March: Ravi faces a dilemma
BBCPriya warns Ravi not to tip off Mark about his likely arrest.
Wednesday 04 March: Ravi continues to consider his dilemma
BBCHe’s still not sure what to do about Mark.
Wednesday 04 March: Priya is unhappy
BBCShe fears that Ravi could make matters much worse for himself.
Wednesday 04 March: Kim arrives for a planned drink with Patrick
BBCBut it turns out to be a set-up – as Howie teams up with drag queens to serenade Kim.
Wednesday 04 March: Clare arrives at the hospital
BBCGemma Bissix reprises the role.
Wednesday 04 March: Clare braces herself to see Nigel
BBCShe speaks to Lexi first.
Wednesday 04 March: Clare heads inside Nigel’s hospital room
BBCNigel is confused.
Wednesday 04 March: Nigel isn’t able to recognise Clare
BBCThe visit doesn’t go well – and Clare is left upset.
Thursday 05 March: Julie receives a shock
BBCShe learns that Clare and Lexi have discharged Nigel from hospital, without consulting her.
Thursday 05 March: Nigel arrives back on the Square
BBCHe’s grateful to be home.
Thursday 05 March: Peter helps Nigel out of the cab
BBCNigel is back in high spirits.
Thursday 05 March: Clare wants to give Nigel a day to remember
BBCHe’ll soon be moving into the care home.
Thursday 05 March: Clare finds some support
BBCChelsea tries to reconnect with her, as their old friendship is revisited.
Thursday 05 March: Chelsea comforts Clare
BBCThey share a hug.
Thursday 05 March: There are tensions at the pub
BBCJulie is unhappy over Clare’s antics.
Thursday 05 March: Nigel settles into the pub for a while
BBCLexi hands him a pint.
Thursday 05 March: Clare stays at Nigel’s side
BBCThey catch up.
Thursday 05 March: Sadly, Nigel won’t be staying for long
BBCLater, he moves to the care home and the situation is initially overwhelming for him.
