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Next week on EastEnders, Ben Mitchell returns to Walford to support his husband Callum Highway on the day of Jono’s funeral. But how will he react when Callum’s affair with Johnny Carter inevitably comes to light?
Elsewhere, Joel Marshall and Tommy Moon’s offensive behaviour sparks an incident at school, while Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin make big plans for their future…
Our 65-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
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Monday 6 October: It’s a big day for Callum
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Jono’s funeral will be taking place today.
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Monday 6 October: Kathy makes a discovery
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Monday 6 October: Kathy demands answers
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Ian tries to step in.
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Monday 6 October: Callum is losing patience
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He’s fed up with the disapproval he’s facing over his connection to Johnny.
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Monday 6 October: A familiar face returns
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Monday 6 October: Callum and Stuart hug
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Brothers reunited.
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Monday 6 October: It’s an emotional time for the Highways
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Will Stuart bring any trouble back with him?
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Monday 6 October: Kathy’s disapproval continues
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She’s not letting Callum’s betrayal go.
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Monday 6 October: Phil also wades in
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But Callum stands firm.
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Monday 6 October: Phil hears some home truths
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Callum won’t be swayed over his affair.
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Monday 6 October: Harry is left furious with Ravi
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Monday 6 October: Ravi refuses to budge
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He makes it clear to Harry that nothing will change.
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Monday 6 October: Harry is upset
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He’s determined to protect Kojo.
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Monday 6 October: Harry gets desperate
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After his failed attempt to reason with Ravi, he turns to Teddy for help.
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Monday 6 October: Priya, Ravi, Avani and Nugget make a decision
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They’re moving back into No.41.
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Monday 6 October: The group don’t have much choice
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Their old house is being sold.
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Monday 6 October: Elaine oversees proceedings
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It’s a tense moment.
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Monday 6 October: Suki has her family around her again
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Will she make the most of this opportunity?
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Monday 6 October: Avani plays peacemaker
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She encourages Suki to reach out to Eve.
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Tuesday 7 October: Ben is back!
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He returns to support Callum at the funeral.
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Tuesday 7 October: Ben and Callum kiss
BBCAs far as Ben is concerned, everything is normal in their relationship…
Tuesday 7 October: Ben explains how he’s back in the country
BBCHe was allowed to return to the UK after turning informant on his cellmate back in the States.
Tuesday 7 October: The transfer allowed Ben to come back for the funeral
BBCHe was granted special day release.
Tuesday 7 October: Callum and Johnny are both nervous
BBCThey don’t want Ben to find out about their affair…
Tuesday 7 October: Callum is sheepish
BBCBut he tries his best to forget about his secret and focus on the funeral… although will that be possible?
Tuesday 7 October: The emotional proceedings continue
BBCJono’s coffin is lowered into the ground.
Tuesday 7 October: Stuart is also involved in the cover-up
BBCHe tries to help Callum keep the truth under wraps.
Tuesday 7 October: Callum feels guilty
BBCBen still seems committed to him, but does he feel the same way?
Tuesday 7 October: Callum soon makes a decision
BBCHe realises that Ben deserves to know the truth…
Tuesday 7 October: Ben could be in for a devastating shock
BBCWill Callum go through with telling him?
Tuesday 7 October: Ben comes back to the Square
BBCHis day release continues.
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Tuesday 7 October: Ben is only back for a short time
BBCAnd he’s under strict instruction to behave himself.
Tuesday 7 October: Everyone else also returns to the Square after the funeral
BBCKathy hugs Ben.
Tuesday 7 October: Callum continues to get a frosty reception from Kathy
BBCThe troubles aren’t over… but will he tell Ben the truth?
Tuesday 7 October: Eve and Suki meet for a drink
BBCThey’ve been estranged in recent weeks.
Tuesday 7 October: Eve and Suki are both ready to chat
BBCPeace talks?
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Tuesday 7 October: Eve has been doing some thinking
BBCShe proposes her idea to Suki.
Tuesday 7 October: Eve suggests that they should adopt a child
BBCTuesday 7 October: Suki is taken by surprise
BBCWill she be on board with the idea?
Tuesday 7 October: George returns
BBCHe comes back home to check on Kojo, after learning from Phil that Kojo had collapsed again.
Tuesday 7 October: George’s overbearing approach backfires
BBCKojo rejects his support.
Tuesday 7 October: Teddy urges Harry not to hand himself in to the police
BBCHe promises to deal with Ravi himself.
Tuesday 7 October: Teddy intervenes
BBCHe wants Ravi to leave Kojo alone.
Tuesday 7 October: Ravi refuses to listen
BBCHe orders Teddy to stay out of his business.
Wednesday 8 October: George continues to seek answers
BBCHe bombards Harry with questions over what’s going on with Kojo.
Wednesday 8 October: George is left disappointed
BBCHarry isn’t giving much away.
Wednesday 8 October: Phil receives some advice
BBCKathy and Julie both encourage him to visit Ben in prison on his way to the airport.
Wednesday 8 October: Eve and Suki continue to talk
BBCThey’re considering the idea of adoption.
Wednesday 8 October: Suki could be willing to give the idea some thought
BBCShe’s doing research into the process.
Wednesday 8 October: Suki’s secret is quickly revealed
BBCPriya catches her looking up information about adoption.
Wednesday 8 October: Suki faces a backlash
BBCThe family all discourage her, branding her a bad mother.
Wednesday 8 October: Suki is left disappointed
BBCTough words…
Wednesday 8 October: Suki goes to see Eve
BBCThey need to talk again.
Wednesday 8 October: Suki could be seeking reassurance
BBCWill the couple make a final decision?
Wednesday 8 October: Joel’s bad behaviour continues
BBCHe continues to express misogynistic views.
Wednesday 8 October: Ross and Vicki are at a loss
BBCThey have no idea how to get through to Joel.
Thursday 9 October: A single-story episode begins
BBCTommy and Joel spark an incident at school, which has far-reaching repercussions.
Thursday 9 October: Ross gets a call
BBCNews of what’s happened at the school soon reaches the Square.
Thursday 9 October: Sharon and Vicki are stopped in their tracks
BBCVicki has been fearing something like this for weeks.
Thursday 9 October: Sharon is shocked
BBCCan she support Vicki?
Thursday 9 October: Important conversations take place at The Vic
BBCEveryone wades in after hearing what’s happened.
Thursday 9 October: Zoe gets involved
BBCShe shares her perspective.
Thursday 9 October: Alfie and Kat are struggling
BBCThey can’t believe how quickly things with Tommy have spiralled.
Thursday 9 October: Alfie is worried
BBCThere are no easy solutions.
Thursday 9 October: Kat and Alfie hope to tackle Tommy on his offensive views
BBCCan they counteract Joel’s bad influence?
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
