Ben is determined to focus all of his attention on Lexi following Lola’s death (Picture: BBC)
Ben is determined to focus all of his attention on Lexi following Lola’s…
Sharon speaks to him, knowing he wants to sell the Arches, with the former landlady making it clear that she’d like to make him an offer (Picture: BBC)
Sharon speaks to him, knowing he wants to sell the Arches, with the former…
Sharon has her reasons for wanting the business, keen to give Keanu ownership of it (Picture: BBC)
Sharon has her reasons for wanting the business, keen to give Keanu ownership…
She discusses her plans with Martin, who’s working on the stall (Picture: BBC)
She discusses her plans with Martin, who’s working on the stall (Picture:…
Martin grins, knowing Sharon always gets what she wants (Picture: BBC)
Martin grins, knowing Sharon always gets what she wants (Picture: BBC)
Ben and Billy take Lexi out to the pub, hoping to get her to open up (Picture: BBC)
Ben and Billy take Lexi out to the pub, hoping to get her to open up (Picture:…
Phil, meanwhile, checks in on Jay (Picture: BBC)
Phil, meanwhile, checks in on Jay (Picture: BBC)
Linda walks by as Phil organises to meet with George to discuss a new promotion between the Vic and the gym (Picture: BBC)
Linda walks by as Phil organises to meet with George to discuss a new promotion…
The meeting proves successful, but George is set to face the wrath of his sort-of daughter-in-law (Picture: BBC)
The meeting proves successful, but George is set to face the wrath of his…
Linda is fuming over his meeting with Phil as she continues to struggle with the Knights’ invasion (Picture: BBC)
Linda is fuming over his meeting with Phil as she continues to struggle with…
George and Elaine have firmly got their feet under the table at the Vic (Picture: BBC)
George and Elaine have firmly got their feet under the table at the Vic …
Linda, however, fears that George is up to something after overhearing him on the phone, having discovered that he hasn’t sold his bar in Marbella (Picture: BBC)
Linda, however, fears that George is up to something after overhearing him on…
Elaine walks in on the heated showdown between George and Linda, who has voiced her concerns (Picture: BBC)
Elaine walks in on the heated showdown between George and Linda, who has voiced…
What will the Vic’s newest landlady make of this news? Has George informed her of his cash flow issues? Or is this news to her? (Picture: BBC)
What will the Vic’s newest landlady make of this news? Has George informed…
Eve checks in on Suki in the wake of recent events (Picture: BBC)
Eve checks in on Suki in the wake of recent events (Picture: BBC)
The two share a hug, with Nish walking in and finding them together (Picture: BBC)
The two share a hug, with Nish walking in and finding them together (Picture:…
Will Nish discover what’s been going on? (Picture: BBC)
Will Nish discover what’s been going on? (Picture: BBC)
It appears not, as he swiftly gives his wife a hug, unaware that she and Eve are plotting his downfall (Picture: BBC)
It appears not, as he swiftly gives his wife a hug, unaware that she and Eve…
With Linda ordering him out, George decides to take shocking action (Picture: BBC)
With Linda ordering him out, George decides to take shocking action (Picture:…
Getting down on one knee, the newcomer proposes to Elaine in front of the stunned punters (Picture: BBC)
Getting down on one knee, the newcomer proposes to Elaine in front of the…
Gina settles in behind the bar (Picture: BBC)
Gina settles in behind the bar (Picture: BBC)
Anna is also finding her feet (Picture: BBC)
Anna is also finding her feet (Picture: BBC)
The two sisters quarrel, but just what will they make of their dad’s impromptu proposal? (Picture: BBC)
The two sisters quarrel, but just what will they make of their dad’s…
Sharon reveals her surprise to Keanu, confirming that she’s bought him The Arches (Picture: BBC)
Sharon reveals her surprise to Keanu, confirming that she’s bought him The…
The news comes as a huge shock not only to Keanu, but to his entire family, who can’t believe what Sharon has done for him (Picture: BBC)
The news comes as a huge shock not only to Keanu, but to his entire family, who…
Keanu, however, struggles with the news, feeling like he should be the one supporting Sharon – not the other way around (Picture: BBC)
Keanu, however, struggles with the news, feeling like he should be the one…
With The Arches having been sold, Ben tries to focus solely on Lexi, hoping to get her to open up (Picture: BBC)
With The Arches having been sold, Ben tries to focus solely on Lexi, hoping to…
The mechanic’s plan fails, however, with Lexi reluctant to discuss her feelings (Picture: BBC)
The mechanic’s plan fails, however, with Lexi reluctant to discuss her…
Refusing to give up, Ben has another go at trying to make Lexi feel comfortable to open up, trying to get her excited to go and see Callum (Picture: BBC)
Refusing to give up, Ben has another go at trying to make Lexi feel comfortable…
Lexi, however, reiterates that she just wants to go home to Jay and get into bed, leaving Ben at a loss over how to help his daughter (Picture: BBC)
Lexi, however, reiterates that she just wants to go home to Jay and get into…
Nish and Vinny continue working together, with the patriarch once again belittling his son at every given opportunity (Picture: BBC)
Nish and Vinny continue working together, with the patriarch once again…
Suki, meanwhile, speaks to her son, who she intends to leave behind if her plan to expose Nish and abscond goes ahead (Picture: BBC)
Suki, meanwhile, speaks to her son, who she intends to leave behind if her plan…
Vinny remains unaware of what his mum is up to (Picture: BBC)
Vinny remains unaware of what his mum is up to (Picture: BBC)
Suki and Eve spend the evening together, plotting their escape (Picture: BBC)
Suki and Eve spend the evening together, plotting their escape (Picture: BBC)
The lovers’ scheme to get all of Nish’s dodgy deals and report him to the police (Picture: BBC)
The lovers’ scheme to get all of Nish’s dodgy deals and report him to…
Suki starts to realise the seriousness of their plan, which will mean waving goodbye to Vinny and her life in Walford (Picture: BBC)
Suki starts to realise the seriousness of their plan, which will mean waving…
The following morning, Nish heads over to a meet-up (Picture: BBC)
The following morning, Nish heads over to a meet-up (Picture: BBC)
Watching with tenterhooks, Suki rushes off to call the police, reporting him over his dodgy deals (Picture: BBC)
Watching with tenterhooks, Suki rushes off to call the police, reporting him…
Determined to get some dirt on George, Linda takes Gina and Anna out for lunch (Picture: BBC)
Determined to get some dirt on George, Linda takes Gina and Anna out for lunch…
Gina opens up to Linda, who is on a detailed fact-finding mission (Picture: BBC)
Gina opens up to Linda, who is on a detailed fact-finding mission (Picture: BBC)
But will Linda find anything out that she can use to get rid of George? (Picture: BBC)
But will Linda find anything out that she can use to get rid of George?…
Ben and Jay join forces to help grieving Lexi (Picture: BBC)
Ben and Jay join forces to help grieving Lexi (Picture: BBC)
The afternoon in question proves to be an emotional one, with Lexi encouraged to speak about her mum (Picture: BBC)
The afternoon in question proves to be an emotional one, with Lexi encouraged…
The trio discuss how much they miss Lola (Picture: BBC)
The trio discuss how much they miss Lola (Picture: BBC)
As they reflect on precious memories of Lola, Jay struggles to hold back the tears (Picture: BBC)
As they reflect on precious memories of Lola, Jay struggles to hold back the…
Ben is on hand to offer a hug, as the brothers come together to support each other in their grief (Picture: BBC)
Ben is on hand to offer a hug, as the brothers come together to support each…
It’s a big day for Keanu, with Sharon inviting her beau’s loved ones to the garage to mark the beginning of this new and exciting era (Picture: BBC)
It’s a big day for Keanu, with Sharon inviting her beau’s loved ones…
Sharon unveils the new sign, with the Arches re-named Taylor’s Autos. (Picture: BBC)
Sharon unveils the new sign, with the Arches re-named Taylor’s Autos.…
Taylor’s Autos is officially open for business! (Picture: BBC)
Taylor’s Autos is officially open for business! (Picture: BBC)
Finlay, Bernie, Karen, Mitch and Felix are on-hand to toast to Keanu’s fresh chapter (Picture: BBC)
Finlay, Bernie, Karen, Mitch and Felix are on-hand to toast to Keanu’s…
Sharon and Keanu share a special moment (Picture: BBC)
Sharon and Keanu share a special moment (Picture: BBC)
Sharon, however, starts to doubt Keanu’s ability to run a business and therefore makes a bold move (Picture: BBC)
Sharon, however, starts to doubt Keanu’s ability to run a business and…
The former landlady hires Reiss to look after the business’ books, with Reiss and Sonia later inviting themselves over the evening (Picture: BBC)
The former landlady hires Reiss to look after the business’ books, with…
Keanu is forced to play host to his house guests (Picture: BBC)
Keanu is forced to play host to his house guests (Picture: BBC)
Will he get along with Reiss? (Picture: BBC)
Will he get along with Reiss? (Picture: BBC)
Or will Reiss’ presence prove to irritate Keanu? (Picture: BBC)
Or will Reiss’ presence prove to irritate Keanu? (Picture: BBC)
Jay invites Kim and Billy over to share out more items from Lola’s memory box (Picture: BBC)
Jay invites Kim and Billy over to share out more items from Lola’s memory…
The evening in question proves difficult for all involved, with everyone consumed by their grief over Lola (Picture: BBC)
The evening in question proves difficult for all involved, with everyone…
EastEnders lines up one of the most emotional weeks in its 38-year history on our screens, with the aftermath of Lola Pearce’s (Danielle Harold) death sending shockwaves through the Square.
Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), who failed to make it back in time to be there for Lola’s final moments, does his best to help daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) in the aftermath of her mum’s death, focusing all his attention on her.
In fact, he even sells the Arches to Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), who is keen to get her hands on the property for boyfriend Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). Lexi, meanwhile, finds it hard to open up, so Ben takes her for ice cream and tries to get her excited about going to see Callum Highway (Tony Clay), who Lexi is very fond of.
But, struggling with grief, Lexi just wants to go home to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and get into bed.
Callum advises his husband to brave the subject of Lola and to allow grieving Lexi to talk about her mum, but will Lexi be able to discuss her feelings?
Ben and Jay are determined to help Lexi process news of Lola’s death (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
Away from the emotions of Lola’s passing, there is tension aplenty over at the Vic, with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) struggling in the wake of the Knight clans’ invasion.
What’s more, the landlady is convinced that patriarch George (Colin Salmon) is up to no good, with her suspicions piqued when she learns that he still hasn’t sold his bar in Marbella.
With Linda keen to get rid of him, George turns the tables, proposing to Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), with Linda later begging her mum not to marry him, but who will Elaine listen to?
Linda is on a mission to find out what George is up to (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
Elsewhere, Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) could finally be set to get his comeuppance, with Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) overhearing the villain carrying out a dodgy deal over the phone, later relaying her discovery to Suki (Balvinder Sopal), with the lovers’ subsequently getting all the details they can on the deal in question as they plot their escape.
But will their plot pay off? Or will it be Nish who has the last laugh?
EastEnders airs these scenes between Monday June 5 and Thursday June 8 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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