EastEnders

EastEnders legend's mother introduced today – and is played by actor's real-life mum

The silhouette of a woman with a beehive in front of artwork of Albert Square with falling rose petals for EastEnders.

EastEnders airs unannounced return for fan-favourite character during Mother's Day episode

Lauren pushes away a thuggish man in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs dark Lauren Beale and Mark Fowler twist as she's attacked in early BBC iPlayer release

Stephen Aaron-Sipple poses on the exterior Albert Square set in a promo photo as Mark Fowler Jr for EastEnders.

EastEnders' Mark Fowler offered lifeline over Ravi Gulati nightmare as secret unravels in early BBC iPlayer release

Priya stares at Ravi in a doctors surgery in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders' Priya Nandra-Hart makes worrying discovery after Ravi Gulati ordeal in early BBC iPlayer release

Josh talks to Denise in The Prince Albert in a scene from EastEnders

6 EastEnders spoilers next week: Zoe Slater's son arrives and Bea Pollard commits fraud

Ravi Gulati, wearing a black hoody with the hood up, in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs vengeful Ravi Gulati scenes as he fights for his future in early BBC iPlayer release

Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Knight and Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale in EastEnders, looking at each other angrily in the pub.

EastEnders star teases "fantastic" storyline for Ian and Elaine: "The fight is on"

Nigel sits in a booth at the Queen Vic in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs heartbreaking Nigel Bates episode as he leaves Albert Square in early BBC iPlayer release

Josh and Sandra Goodwin stood outside of Walford East tube station in key art for EastEnders. Josh is wearing blue dungarees, a white t-shirt and a blue cardigan, and Sandra is wearing blue jeans and a grey jacket with a bag over her shoulder.

EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?

Josh Goodwin stood outside of Walford East tube station in EastEnders

EastEnders confirms Holby City legend cast in pivotal role alongside Zoe Slater's long-lost son for trial storyline

Paul Bradley as Nigel laid back in a hospital bed while Gemma Bissix as Clare Bates stands over him looking concerned.

EastEnders reveals why Clare Bates is estranged from Nigel as she returns after 18 years in BBC iPlayer release

Max Branning drives a car, looking backwards at Tim Walton in the rear passenger seat in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders reveals the aftermath of Max Branning's revenge plot in early BBC iPlayer release

Ravi sparring in a boxing gym in a scene from EastEnders

4 EastEnders spoilers next week: Ravi Gulati reveals mental health battle and Lauren Beale is in danger

Gemma Bissix, tinted in a lime green colour.

Classic EastEnders star teases potential future comebacks for Clare Bates as she resurfaces for Nigel’s story: "When he passes it will be so sad"

Max Branning stood beside a car in darkness in EastEnders

EastEnders' Max Branning makes reckless move to show commitment to Linda Carter in early BBC iPlayer release

Gemma Bissix, wearing a brown jacket and white top, with long-flowing blonde hair in character as Clare Bates, stood outside of the tube station in EastEnders

EastEnders' Gemma Bissix opens up on emotional return as Clare and bond with Barbara Windsor

Patrick Trueman looks upset, sat at a dining table in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs dystopian Patrick Trueman scenes as he talks to dead son Anthony in BBC iPlayer release

Ravi Gulati, wearing a black hoody with the hood up, in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs concerning Ravi Gulati scenes following Nugget's seizure in BBC iPlayer release

Penny Branning wearing a green blazer in EastEnders

What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and how is Jack responsible?

Johnny stares at Tim in horror in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders's Johnny Carter repulsed by blackmail offer in early BBC iPlayer release

Clare holds onto Chelsea's arm, in an emotional reunion in a scene from EastEnders

5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Clare Bates's emotional return and Max Branning seeks revenge

Callum Highway looks worried in the cafe in a scene from EastEnders.

EastEnders' Callum Highway fears for his future after incriminating Ben Mitchell scam in BBC iPlayer release

Silhouette of Gemma Bissix as Clare Bates in front of The Queen Vic in EastEnders

EastEnders finally confirms emotional return after 18 years for Nigel’s dementia storyline

Kim Medcalf stands outside Walford East tube station as Sam Mitchell in a promo photo for EastEnders.

EastEnders airs big Sam Mitchell twist in early BBC iPlayer release - what does it mean for her future?

EastEnders airs big twist about major new character in early BBC iPlayer release

Max looks angrily in Jasmine's direction in a scene from EastEnders

EastEnders airs surprising Max Branning twist following shock arrest in early BBC iPlayer release

Tracy Ann-Oberman poses in a navy blouse and floral dress as Chrissie Watts in front of the Queen Vic set in a promo image for EastEnders.

EastEnders' Tracy-Ann Oberman teases potential return for Chrissie Watts wedding

The Queen Victoria pub in Albert Square, on the set of EastEnders

EastEnders airs surprise proposal and character exits in early BBC iPlayer release

Callum Highway looks worried in the cafe in a scene from EastEnders.

4 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock Branning pregnancy and Callum Highway is blackmailed