The troubles of Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) look to be far from over as these new images released by the BBC highlight.

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In scenes to be shown on Thursday 13 June, Lauren will be seen refusing to acknowledge that she has a problem with alcohol. But when Lauren gets drunk once too often, mum Tanya (Jo Joyner) feels that she has no other option but to lock her in the house.

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However, after making various failed attempts to leave No 5, Lauren decides to take matters into her own hands. When Tanya goes to check on her daughter she is horrified to find the window open and Lauren trying to climb down. In her desperation to flee and get another drink, Lauren struggles and slips, but Max (Jake Wood) hares over to help after hearing the commotion. Tanya then rushes out, but Lauren runs off before they can stop her…

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David BrownDeputy Previews Editor, Radio Times

David Brown is Deputy Previews Editor at Radio Times, with a particular interest in crime drama and fantasy TV. He has appeared as a contributor on BBC News, Sky News and Radio 4’s Front Row and has had work published in the Guardian, the Sunday Times and the i newspaper. He has also worked as a writer and editorial consultant on the National Television Awards, as well as several documentaries profiling the likes of Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly and Take That.

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