EastEnders reveals fire and explosion drama in 56 new spoiler pictures
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EastEnders spoilers follow.
Note: The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide and self-harm.
Next week on EastEnders, lives hang in the balance as a fire and explosion rocks The Vic. Not everyone will survive, so the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Cindy Beale confronts her prime suspect after the Christmas attack mystery, and there are emotional scenes ahead as Phil Mitchell hits rock bottom.
Our 56-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what to expect in the show’s 40th anniversary week.
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Monday, February 17: A historic week of EastEnders begins
It’s the show’s 40th anniversary week.
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Monday, February 17: Show bosses are marking the occasion in spectacular style
A fire and explosion will rock the Queen Vic this week.
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Monday, February 17: Much-loved characters are all involved
Huge storylines will collide.
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Monday, February 17: There’s tragedy ahead
Not everyone will make it through the week alive. Who are you most worried for?
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Monday, February 17: Cindy is on a mission
She remains as determined as ever to find out who attacked her on Christmas Day.
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Monday, February 17: Cindy is making plans
She wants to unmask the attacker.
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Monday, February 17: Cindy has a meeting at the cafe
She chats to Priya.
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Monday, February 17: Priya shares a revelation with Cindy
Could this affect Cindy’s ever-changing theories?
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Monday, February 17: Cindy is shaken
What will she do now?
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Monday, February 17: Ian comes into the cafe
He’s dressed up for Billy and Honey’s wedding.
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Monday, February 17: Tensions rise
Ian and Cindy clash again.
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Monday, February 17: Ian is smug
The barbs between him and Cindy continue.
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Monday, February 17: The row continues
Peter and Kathy watch on with concern.
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Monday, February 17: Cindy is furious
She’s determined to confront the person she suspects of attacking her.
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Monday, February 17: The wedding gets under way
Billy waits for Honey to arrive.
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Monday, February 17: Will supports Billy
Father and son share a touching moment.
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Monday, February 17: Honey arrives
She walks down the aisle.
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Monday, February 17: Honey is in high spirits
She’s looking forward to a happy future with Billy.
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Monday, February 17: The ceremony unfolds
Honey and Billy exchange their vows.
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Monday, February 17: The day won’t be smooth sailing
Cindy’s anger has an impact on the wedding.
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Monday, February 17: Honey and Billy are in for a shock
How will they react when Cindy arrives and starts making accusations against someone?
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Monday, February 17: Bianca speaks her mind
She isn’t happy to see Grant.
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Monday, February 17: Bianca storms off
She has given Grant a piece of her mind.
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Monday, February 17: Phil spends some time with Lexi
Lexi needs some help.
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Monday, February 17: Phil’s struggles go unnoticed
The Mitchells are unaware of the extent of his despair.
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Tuesday, February 18: Sonia takes her mind off recent events
She enjoys the wedding celebrations.
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Tuesday, February 18: Bianca is uneasy
With Reiss still on the loose, she’s less comfortable about carrying on as normal.
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Tuesday, February 18: Reiss returns
He’s back to cause more trouble.
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Tuesday, February 18: Reiss closes in on a target
Before long, he tries to scare Bianca at No.25 and a dramatic confrontation follows.
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Tuesday, February 18: Cindy is armed with a gun
She confronts the person who has her missing locket, but a twist turns everything on its head. Will Cindy finally find out who attacked her?
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Tuesday, February 18: Sharon, Grant and Nigel sit together at the pub
They’re united in their concern for Phil.
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Tuesday, February 18: Linda joins in
She’s fearful that Phil could become a danger to himself.
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Tuesday, February 18: Zack is thoughtful
He reflects on the past.
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Tuesday, February 18: Zack confides in Martin
He opens up over his fling with Nicola years ago.
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Tuesday, February 18: There’s a shocking turn of events
Two separate showdowns collide, culminating in a huge explosion inside The Vic.
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Tuesday, February 18: The Square is rocked by a fireball
Several characters are in danger.
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Tuesday, February 18: Flames continue to spread
Will everyone make it out alive?
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Wednesday, February 19: The Queen Vic is a scene of destruction
Everyone inside is in danger.
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Wednesday, February 19: The Queen Vic bust falls to the ground
Quick, someone save it!
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Wednesday, February 19: There’s carnage outside the pub
The explosion has led to a scene of destruction.
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Wednesday, February 19: The iconic sign lies on the ground
Sad times.
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Wednesday, February 19: George surveys the wreckage
His beloved pub has gone up in smoke.
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Wednesday, February 19: George tries to help
He attempts to put out the fire.
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Wednesday, February 19: A number of the residents are outside the pub
They fear for those still trapped inside.
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Wednesday, February 19: Jack knows he has to do something
He heroically leads the efforts to save everyone.
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Wednesday, February 19: Denise returns to Walford
She reappears just in time to see the horror unfolding at the pub.
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Wednesday, February 19: Denise is shocked
It’s a scene of chaos.
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Wednesday, February 19: Denise speaks to Chelsea
Are they still arguing?
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Wednesday, February 19: Denise gets a moment alone with Ravi
Is he the one she wants to be with?
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Wednesday, February 19: Denise also speaks to Jack
With both Jack and Ravi involved in the fire drama, Denise’s dilemma comes to a head. Who does she want to be with? The love triangle will be resolved via a public vote.
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Wednesday, February 19: Nigel is distracted by other matters
His focus is on Phil.
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Wednesday, February 19: Phil is at The Arches
He’s at breaking point.
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Wednesday, February 19: Grant and Nigel confront Phil
They beg him not to harm himself.
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Wednesday, February 19: Phil is in a dark place
He wrongly thinks there’s no other way out.
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Wednesday, February 19: Linda fears for Phil
She tries to get through to him.
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Wednesday, February 19: Nigel is anxious
Will they make a breakthrough?
EastEnders continues after this with a dramatic live episode on Thursday, February 20, but of course, there are no spoiler pictures of that because it hasn’t happened yet!
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer