Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders Podcast

This week, Craig has Denzel in his sights and Amy is forced to take the brunt of his controlling behaviour - but it feels like the danger is only just beginning...

Meanwhile, Max tries to keep all his plates spinning but has he just agreed to keep one secret too many?

Elsewhere, Kat and Alfie are back to square one and Cindy and Elaine have once more shared a man...

This week, Kat's pain takes her to rock bottom and it looks like it may tear her family apart. Can her Man in The Moon finally get through to her?

Meanwhile, Ned takes horrific steps to keep Ryder in check - but is this only the beginning of his control over his son?

Elsewhere, Craig puts Denzel in an awful position but just what are his plans for Amy?

This week, Nicola steps up to support Ryder - he's gay and is terrified of his dad finding out. But just how scared should he, and everyone else, be of Ned?

Meanwhile Linda is surprised to see both Lee and Nancy back on the square - especially when she discovers that Nancy is pregnant with Lee's child! But just what exactly is going on with Lee's ex?

Elsewhere, Vinnie struggles with parenthood and Ian is out of prison and the community aren't exactly welcoming him back with open arms...

This week, we get another look into Nicola's past and it seems she had much more to do with her abusive father's death than we originally thought - and so did Ned! But is her brother in law really to be trusted?

Meanwhile, Craig continues to get his claws into Amy. With Denise's condition worsening and Jack's mind elsewhere, is anybody going to see what's going on?

Elsewhere, Suki and Ash continue to come to blows and Lauren continues to prove she is an apple mere inches away from the tree...

This week, the Slaters are faced with the grief of losing one of their own and Kat is left destitute. But if and when she finds out who left Zoe on her own, what will be the outcome? And how much is all this going to affect New Years Day?

Meanwhile, baby Ethan is here! But with Priya and Penny both hiding huge secrets from the supposed daddies, how much longer can they expect to keep the truth hidden - and just what has happened to Penny on the first January?!

This week, the day has finally arrived to say goodbye to Zoe Slater and it's happening in the most heartbreaking way possible for Kat. So how do the Slaters move on from this - and did it really need to be done this way?

Meanwhile, the weddings of the century are here, but it only goes to plan for one couple. While Kim is on her high horse, Cindy's world comes crashing down around her. Max's affair with Priya is now public knowledge - but where does this leave us New Years Day?

After all...

This week, Max's stag night does not exactly go according to plan - Ravi knows about Priya and he's rather unhappy about it. Wait till he finds out the baby Priya is carrying is nothing to do with him...

Meanwhile, The Hawkins are here to stay but can Rose and Nicola ever move on from the past and is the Vic sign the final touch Gemma will be placing on the pub...?

Elsewhere, Linda makes a decision about Clive and it doesn't bode well for Cindy and Nugget's new business venture is discovered.

This week, Denise 's life hangs in the balance - and it seems only one man can save her. But can Darnell Larson Junior push his demons far enough aside to help her?

Meanwhile Craig sinks his claws into Amy and it's all sealed with a kiss. How much danger is she in and how will Jack react when he discovers the truth?

Elsewhere, Priya's got the results but they're not the ones she wants and we go back to Benidorm 1996 with the help of a rather large water slide.

This week, the past comes to haunt Nicola when her sisters, Jodie and Gemma arrive on the square, with her mother, Rose, not far behind. What secrets do the Hawkins hold and is Rose capable of forgiveness?

Meanwhile, Priya gets a nasty shock - so is there a bed on New Years Day with her name on it?

Elsewhere, Craig's intentions start to become clear and there's a medical emergency for Penny.

There's also big news of a huge return and two more exits...

This week, in possibly one of the maddest soap plans ever, Shelia and Gray get their clutches into Jordan - but it's Ian and a rather sharp toothbrush that finally seem to bring the killer down. But what next for Ian and just how long till he is free to become Max's best man?

Meanwhile, the attacker of Joel has been revealed - but are they about to find themselves in a much more dangerous situation?

Elsewhere, there is wedding confusion - who IS getting married on New Years Day?

Behind the scenes...

This week, Shelia's game is up - and Chelsea delivers a firm backhanded statement. But just what is the oldest of the Atkins clan planning for Jordan?

Meanwhile, Lauren fights temptation leaving Mark in the back of a cab - but is it too little, too late to save her marriage?

Elsewhere, Jean gets an eyeful, Max gets a mouthful and just what is about to happen between Amy and Jack's colleague, Craig...?

This week, Ian is under lock and key and he's forced to meet a scary new neighbour. But what will Gray's next move be in his battle to regain control over Jordan?

Meanwhile, George's problems with Eddie force Nicola into a tricky spot - but is the feud between her and Suki over for good?

Elsewhere, Joel is keeping quiet about the events of the night in the park and some hugely exciting news has been announced - The Hawkins are on their way to Albert Square plus the return of Walford's very best super...

This week Joel's return to the square sets the teens on a mission for revenge, but one of them seems to have taken things one step too far as Joel is left wounded and left for dead...so whodunnit?

Meanwhile, the temptations of Lauren Branning threaten to overwhelm her, but how long can she keep things afloat?

Elsewhere, Denise and Jack's relationship looks to be rocking and Linda's got her heart set on the saviour of the community centre.

This week, Vicki and Ross are horrified when we finally meet Cleo - and she's brought Joel back with her. But could the troubled teen really be changed and what does his return mean for the rest of the square?

Meanwhile, Denise returns home to discover about Chelsea's dealings with Shelia but can she really take back control as her life falls down around her?

Also - huge news was leaked this week about the future of Zoe Slater - we'll be discussing all those rumours and what it could mean.

This week, Bea has one final sting operation - best friend Honey will be with her come hell or high water. As her obsession finally catches up with her, how will Billy and Honey recover in the aftermath?

Meanwhile, Priya bares all to Max but is left stunned when Ravi returns, with a vendetta. Are we pretty much there will all the mysteries for New Years Day?

Elsewhere, Eve struggles to bond with Ria, Gray continues to turn the screws and a date is set for a wedding...

This week, Pride is in full swing in Walford although for some, Pride is the last thing they feel. Bea hits rock bottom and comes out fighting - but just what will she do next and who will get her final sting?

Max is up to his old tricks - an affair with Priya is one thing, but could he be left with more than he hoped for come New Year?

Elsewhere, Chelsea starts to trust Shelia, unaware that she has been paying a visit to one Mr Atkins in prison and Suki and Eve...

This week, war is declared between Suki and Nicola and battle lines are drawn when Eve's temper gets the better of her - so how much hassle could Nicola cause for Sukeve's fostering dreams?

Meanwhile, Bea delivers her biggest sting yet as she pulls Honey and Billy apart - can Will save his parent's marriage? And just how bonkers is Bea set to become?

Elsewhere, Linda supports Johnny through the trauma of what happened with Tim and Chelsea is missing a lot of red flags with Granny Atkins...

With Ree on holiday this week, Lewis Knight from the Radio Times joins Rob to discuss this week's Walford happenings!

As Denise's diagnosis is revealed to her family, Chelsea soon finds herself feeling overwhelmed - with Jordan needing possibly months worth of care - Enter Shelia Atkins...

Meanwhile, Bea ups her game with Billy, but just what is she planning?

Elsewhere, Oscar has unfortunate news for the twins and life looks to be getting ever so complicated for Penny...

This week, it's happy birthday to the twins - and it's all about to go in the traditional Walford way. The secret is out - Jasmine knows about Josh and Oscar - but is there more to her sweet faced brother than meets the eye? And just who will Oscar ultimately choose?

Meanwhile Chelsea vows revenge on Ian as it looks like Jordan may never walk again - What will the implications be for councillor Beale?

Elsewhere, George takes a knock and Denise drags her heels about her treatment.

January 1st 2027 - a day where life appears to explode for Max Branning and all those he holds dear.

We are now exactly at the halfway point of the Flashforward episode - so we thought it was time to collect our thoughts on what we know so far and the theories we have going forwards....

This week it took just one night for the lives of some Walford residents to take some devastating and shocking turns. As Denise attempts to deal with a diagnosis that looks to alter her forever,

Chelsea and Ian were left reeling when Jordan has a horrific accident.

Meanwhile, Max makes a typical Branning blunder as he proposes to Cindy and then ricochets when he is turned down - but just what has a night with Priya put into motion for New Years Day?

Elsewhere George steps back in anger as Eddie succumbs to...

This week, the wedding of Vicki and Ross finally arrives and goes just as well as anybody would have predicted - but it's also a week of huge returns! Whitney is back to stamp on Zack's heart and the queen herself, Miss Sharon Watts, returns as the guest of honour as the wedding crumbles. But what exactly is in store for the residents of Walford as the Night That Changes Everything begins...?

Meanwhile, Denise gets a terrifying diagnosis given to her, but who will she turn to in her hour of need?

Elsewhere, Mark and...

This week, it's not one sad goodbye but TWO as Julie takes her leave from Albert Square and a nation grieves. Will she be back? Oh she better be.

Meanwhile as Grant saves the day, will Mark ever be able to accept him as his father?

Elsewhere, Oscar and Josh give in to temptation, Eddie turns the screws on Nicola and there's the little matter of a trailer to discuss...

This week, Bea finally stings and it ends up being Honey on the receiving end - but will Bonkers Beatrice manage to worm her way back in and just how does she plan on getting Billy out of her way?

Elsewhere, Eddie moves in to number one, and Nicola is at her wits end. How long can she keep her manipulation under wraps?

Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with his feelings, Grant muscles in to Mark's problems and could a random thief prove to have connections in Walford...?

This week, the man George thought he had washed his hands of is back - Eddie Knight has a dying wish and it looks like Nicola may be about to make it come true - but what will the result be when Eddie is in George's care?

Meanwhile, the election results are in - Ian is councillor of Walford! But a stolen kiss looks to bring bumps in the road that even he can't promise to repair.

Elsewhere, a huge new story is coming for Denise and Max is green with envy as Linda and...

This week, the day we have been dreading finally arrives as Nigel Bates finally slipped away. As the tears flowed around the square and around the nation, just what is next for Julie and Phil?

Meanwhile, Cindy and Max take their relationship to the next level, but is it as simple as that in mind of what we know about New Years Day?

Elsewhere, the Slaters throw a party for Mo and Priya tries to pick up the pieces of Ravi's breakdown.

This week, Ravi's mental health crisis reaches breaking point and revelations aplenty bring everything to a fiery conclusion - but how will Priya pick up the pieces as Ravi gets the care he needs? And will the family ever be the same again?

Meanwhile Mark begins to play Lauren like a fiddle as he steps in to save her from an embarrassing situation, but is she really having an affair by New Years Day?

Elsewhere, Elaine and Ian grow closer, as Bea plans her own campaign for her new boyfriend and Lexi causes headaches for...

This week, Zack and Vicki give in to passion once more but someone is watching from the shadows...By the end of the week, the secret is safe and Zack is the best man - so just how long before it all blows up?

Elsewhere, Bea is desperate to cover her tracks and her relationship with Ian goes up a notch, but is she Bealey in love with him?

Meanwhile, Ravi hits rock bottom and Max and Lauren go head to head.

This week the verdict is in as Jasmine finally stands trial for Anthony's death - but how is she going to adjust to life back on the square?

And just how long can Josh and Oscar resist temptation? Meanwhile Nicola and George are united and in love but can Penny really keep her secrets safe with a fake DNA test?

Elsewhere Bea has eyes for Ian of all people and Vicki and Ross have to face reality - but will they make it up the aisle?

This week, Penny makes an awful realisation - Vinnie's not the Daddy! But given the choice between Suki and Nicola as potential grandparents to who we know will become baby Ethan, just what will she decide to do?

Meanwhile, it's every mother's nightmare for Nicola as she is rushed to hospital as an emergency begins to unfold. What does the future hold for little Ivy?

Elsewhere, Bea turns to A.I to take on Billy, Vicki and Zack fight temptation and is romance blossoming between Ian and Elaine?

This week, Josh and Oscar's chance encounter turns passionate, with Oscar unaware of exactly who he is falling into bed with. But which way will his heart land? And just how long before Jasmine is back on the square?

Elsewhere, Bea has her claws into Will and now Honey. Could McKlunky's latest employee be about to take advantage of Honey's medical problems?

Meanwhile, Zack's pockets are empty and Suki looks to be a thorn in Penny's side, but is all as happy as it seems between Vinnie and Penny...?

APOLOGIES BUT WE'RE NOT HERE NEXT WEEK!

This week, Mark finally gets his chance to catch his rat but it's Ravi's mental health that is the real threat. Can Priya keep the love of her life above water or is Ravi too far down a very sad rabbit hole?

Meanwhile, the car lot is under new management, much to Lauren's annoyance.

Elsewhere, Phil avoids his responsibilities and Oscar has two new jobs...for about two days.

This week, Claire Bates finally returns to Walford but what she discovers about Nigel is difficult for all. As Julie and Phil prepare to move Nigel to the care home, just what does the future hold for him and his loved ones?

Meanwhile, Max takes matters into his own hands as he extracts revenge on Tim for what he has done to Johnny - but just why is Linda the bad guy in the situation?

Elsewhere, Mark the plumber has finally found his leak and Howie puts on a show for Kim.

This week, Tim causes Callum and Johnny's relationship to take a very dark turn - so will Jollum ever be able to recover from this? And were they ever meant to have a long future?

Meanwhile, Ravi causes a pharmacist to have a terrible day at work as the pressure on him really begins to take its toll - so how long can he keep all his plates spinning?

Elsewhere, Penny has some good news for Vinnie, making us all worried about New Years Day and Denzel presents Patrick with an uncomfortable way of being...

This week, Jasmine's secret is out and vendettas are building - but is a secret phone call about to change everything? Has Zoe finally found her son?!

Meanwhile, Johnny and Callum come to blows but is Tim about to cause even more problems?

Elsewhere, George and Nicola make a decision and Max makes yet another cock up with Linda...she could never be the bride...could she?

This week, Alfie gets a shock when the cousin he thought long since dead returns to offer help on the Zoe/Anthony/Chrissie situation - but will Chrissie have any light to shade on what exactly happened that Christmas night?

Meanwhile, Bea finds herself out of a job and a home, but is Honey about to regret ever laying eyes on her?

Elsewhere, there's more medical drama for Nugget which leaves Ravi wracked with guilt, but is Mark on to him? And how much longer can Ravi keep his dark secrets from his family?

This week, we all took a deep breath as Nigel took the plunge - all was well in the end, but Julie and Phil finally are on the same page about him needing care elsewhere. But how will letting go of his best friend leave Phil and could Julie be some comfort?

Meanwhile, Nugget plays detective when Barney overhears something he shouldn't - but just what else is going on with Davinder?

Elsewhere, Bea plays with fire when she and Honey send an email to Suki and Patrick pays Zoe a visit, but he's not...

This week, the trial of Joel Marshall arrives and it's a couple of drama filled days in court - but can the troubled youth ever really change?

Meanwhile, Bea has her eyes set on the minute mart and she's prepared to do what it takes to get a job there - but does she have her eyes on Honey too?

Elsewhere, Vicki and Zack let passion get the better of them and Elaine and Ian's feud escalates, with Kathy in the crossfire.

This week, Jasmine turns the screws on the Brannings and it seems that Oscar may be about to fall for it all - but with the stray Slater girl turning more irredemable by the day, can Cindy and Max work together to bring her down?

Meanwhile, Nugget finds his new normal difficult to adjust to and Ravi is struggling with the guilt of what he did to his son - is the secret soon to be out?

Elsewhere, Ian and Elaine continue butting heads and Sam faces the future as she goes into surgery.

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Here's to 2026....