It’s been a busy few weeks in Walford – and things aren’t about to calm down anytime soon. From Max Branning’s shock return, Harry being held hostage and Joel’s horrific attack on Joel – things have never been more tense in EastEnders.

Next week will start with Nigel Bates selling his car to fund his trip to India with Julie. However, he’s not ready to say goodbye yet, and decides to sneak off for one last drive after an argument with Julie Bates – but things are set to take a scary turn.

As Julie calls her husband, unaware of where he is, he quickly becomes overwhelmed and distracted and he crashes. He’s later left reeling from his actions, but what has happened? Nigel continues to worry, as he questions Julie but she covers that she was the one who was driving.

However, Nigel isn’t convinced and he turns himself into Jack, who accompanies him to the police station in the week. But how bad is the incident and what will go down?

We revisit Zoe’s private investigator storyline next week, and she’s not giving up hope.

Last we heard, Sharon said she would fund the PI for Zoe, after she revealed Dennis Rickman was her son’s dad. Zoe’s desperate to sort out a PI, as Kat promises to help, but she’s left furious when she finds out Zoe has stolen from the till.

She later confronts Zoe as she follows her to a clandestine meet with a private investigator – but grows suspicious when she lies to the PI. Things continue to get worse for Zoe as she overhears Kat telling Alfie she will have to leave if she continues not to show a good example.

Later, she drops another huge bombshell to Kat when she presses for a truth but what could it be?

Elsewhere, George is left concerned about Kojo’s whereabouts, as Okie orders Harry to sort it.

When on the line to Kojo though, Harry tells Kojo to run. Okie’s left fuming when he finds out, and tells Harry to tell Kojo to return to the handlers, and offers a threat when Harry refuses. But how bad will things get?

Over at The Albert, Jasmine supports Gina amid everything that’s going on, and they head of for a drink elsewhere, but their night takes a worrying turn…

On the other side of the Square following Ben and Callum’s breakup, Lexi remains cold towards Johnny, and later Billy isn’t best pleased when he tries to win over her affection with gifts.