EastEnders reveals Lauren’s shock discovery in 26 spoiler pictures

Next week on EastEnders, Lauren Branning realises that Mark Fowler could be linked to a string of car thefts. Will she make a connection to her shock mugging?

Elsewhere, Zoe Slater’s son Josh arrives in Walford.

Our 26-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store

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Monday 16 March: Lauren deals with a tricky customer at the car lot

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When Max steps in to support her, Lauren decides to invite him to a Mother’s Day lunch at the Beale house.

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Monday 16 March: Max attends the lunch gathering

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But he soon finds himself at loggerheads with his family and leaves early.

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Monday 16 March: Mark offers Lauren a business proposition involving luxury cars

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Lauren agrees, unaware that Mark has criminal motivations…

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Monday 16 March: There’s a busy day ahead for the Slaters at The Vic too

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How will Zoe and the rest of the family react when Jean returns today?

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Monday 16 March: Bea gets up to no good

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When her application for a credit card is rejected, she decides to apply for one in Honey’s name instead.

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Tuesday 17 March: Callum shares news with Lauren

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He explains that the classic car from her recent mugging has been found – and a list of high-value vehicles in the area have started to go missing.

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Tuesday 17 March: Lauren is suspicious over the news

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She decides to confront Mark about what he’s hiding from her…

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Tuesday 17 March: Vinny tries to talk to Suki about the baby

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But Suki is distracted and dismisses him.

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Tuesday 17 March: Vinny is frustrated

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With so many other people aware of Penny’s pregnancy, it doesn’t feel right for Suki to not be involved.

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Tuesday 17 March: Jack approaches Eve and Suki

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He suggests they should come over for lunch to discuss the baby.

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Tuesday 17 March: Jack realises that he’s put his foot in it

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Suki doesn’t know what he’s talking about, but the cat is out of the bag now!

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Tuesday 17 March: A Walford newcomer causes a stir

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Denise and Kim jump into protective mode when they learn that a stranger has been asking questions about Jasmine.

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Tuesday 17 March: The woman explains herself

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She turns out to be Sandra, the adoptive mum of Zoe’s son Josh.

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Tuesday 17 March: Sandra shares more of her backstory involving Josh

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Just when she makes to leave, Josh arrives as he’s followed her to Walford…

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Tuesday 17 March: Bea’s scheming pays off

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Her fraudulent credit card arrives in the post…

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Wednesday 18 March: Sandra and Josh stick around for longer

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They head to The Albert with Kim and Denise.

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Wednesday 18 March: Sandra and Josh talk to Kim and Denise

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Josh reveals that he wants answers over Jasmine, but Denise changes the subject by mentioning Zoe’s name.

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Wednesday 18 March: Kim and Denise are left alone

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Josh storms off at the mention of Zoe, insisting that he doesn’t want anything to do with his biological mum.

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Wednesday 18 March: Peter and Lauren gather their families

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They’re considering enrolling Jimmy in a private nursery, but the costs are high.

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Wednesday 18 March: Lauren and Peter are left disappointed

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Max, Jack and Ian are all unable to help make a financial contribution.