EastEnders reveals dramatic Christmas 2025 stories in 61 spoiler pictures

And Julie is at breaking point over Phil’s attitude.

He gets dressed up for the occasion.

Lexi takes control of the event, as she directed the film.

Kat warns her that she’s not welcome.

She tells Kat that Sam has been back in the country for months.

She’s desperate for everything to go well.

But the spotlight causes him to notice a bruise on Julie’s face. Nigel realises that he’s responsible and flees.

After witnessing more rows between Julie and Phil, he heads to the closed Queen Vic. Although there are people inside – what’s going on?

This unusual situation sets up a special episode later in the week.

Pam St Clement reprises her iconic role for this special storyline, as Pat appears as a figment of Nigel’s imagination.

Lauren and Jack try to convince him not to do anything rash, but Max takes some advice from Zoe and makes a decision that he may well regret.

His family can tell that he’s behaving strangely.

He asks Vicki if he can move back in.

It’s awkward for Zack after his own recent romantic chemistry with Vicki.

Everything isn’t as it seems.

Time for a chat…

He confuses his memories with the present day.

What will Pat say?

It’s Barry!

Pat watches.

Nigel is sitting alone at The Vic, as it’s closed.

When they finally find him at the pub, Phil accepts that they’ll need more help caring for Nigel.

Although she’d love to enjoy Christmas, the mystery of her secret stalker still plays on her mind…

She wants Zoe and the rest of the family to have a great time, but that doesn’t seem likely…

Can they find a way through?

She wants to talk to Zack after discovering that she has cancer.

She jumps to conclusions.

Will Sam defend herself?

It’s time for the Christmas carol service.

She’s leading the service.

Zack can’t stay away!

What does this mean for Vicki and Ross?

He’s noticed Zack’s feelings for Vicki!

The community unites at this special time.

They’re concerned about what happened yesterday.

He doesn’t remember what happened yesterday.

They have a heart-to-heart about family.

The Slaters host a community Christmas event.

Is she back on better terms with her family?

She made a big discovery last night…

Kat’s optimistic over the day ahead.

But this is EastEnders, so don’t expect it to last for long…

Zoe’s stalker could still be lying in wait.

She ends up kicking the punters out to keep Zoe safe.

Not likely…

Answers at last?

Worrying times unfold…

How bad will things get?

Their day starts off well too…

They get into the festive spirit.

The Beales and the Brannings will be spending the day together. What could possibly go wrong?

Vanessa Gold would be proud.

But Max is secretly stewing over a recent revelation from Oscar – and it’s not long before secrets are revealed at the dinner table!

The family are trying to make Nigel’s Christmas extra special.

They investigate the shocking events of Christmas Day…

The police are everywhere.

At least Cindy hasn’t been attacked again! (We hope.)

The family play a game together.

We don’t see that smile very often!