EastEnders
EastEnders reveals Ian Beale s attacker, and 8 more big soap moments airing this week
It s a terrifying festive season for Ian.
Soap spoilers follow.
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1. EastEnders: Ian s attacker is unmasked
(Christmas Day at 9.10pm on BBC One) Kieron McCarron/Jack BarnesBBC
As the Square counts down to Christmas, Ian is living in terror knowing that his mystery attacker wants him dead. Kathy and Sharon fear the worst when they hear a loud bang coming from The Vic, and they race to the pub to find Ian quaking under the table.
As Gray pursues this, Whitney feels confident that he ll sort it and assures Tina that he ll clear her name.
Unfortunately, things quickly get even worse for Tina when the police arrive at Gray s with more bad news.
They tell a terrified Tina that they still need to account for her movements that morning and need more information from her about Ian s attack. Kieron McCarron/Jack BarnesBBC
Tina is then taken back down to the police station, where she undergoes more intense questioning.
As Tina struggles under pressure, she is left shocked by what she is told. What will this mean? And is she facing serious charges?
Linda is horrified to arrive home and find Max face to face with Mick – is her secret about to explode? (Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes/BBC/PA)
Bright said Linda is now torn and is stunned at what has happened. She said: “I don’t know whether she regrets it, but she can’t quite believe it’s happened. I think she feels immediately guilty and shameful about it.”
Mick is struggling following the arrival on Albert Square of Katy Lewis, who abused him as a child. Max tries to take matters into his own hands and confronts his love rival – only adding to Linda’s confusion.
EastEnders has revealed its full batch of Christmas spoilers – and it s certainly not the most wonderful time of year in Walford.
Ian is leaving in fear as his whodunnit story comes to a head, while Tina considers going on the run and it s make or break for Mick and Linda.
Here s a full collection of the 13 biggest moments you can expect to see over the festive season.
1. Ian is living in fear… Kieron McCarron/Jack BarnesBBC
Ian might be out of hospital, but as you re about to see, his ordeal is far from over. As the Square counts down to Christmas, Ian is living in fear next week – acutely aware that someone wants him dead.
EastEnders Mick Carter to contemplate suicide in powerful New Year s Eve storyline
Soap bosses are working with Samaritans on the plot. 16/12/2020
Note: The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide and sexual abuse that some readers may find upsetting.
EastEnders has created a powerful storyline that will see Mick Carter considering suicide in its New Year s Eve episode.
This gripping development will come months after Mick (Danny Dyer) realised he d been sexually abused by his carer Katy Lewis (Simone Lahbib) when he was a child. Kieron McCarron/Jack BarnesBBC
Katy has been manipulating Mick ever since she arrived in Walford, twisting his memories to insist that she was only ever a caring mentor in his youth.