Another week, another war at the Queen Vic with the Slaters in EastEnders, as Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) stalking ordeal continues to identify and with the family still at odds with Jean Slater’s (Gillian Wright) mental health deteriorating and Zoe taking aim at Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall), can they pull together?

When Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) finally proposes to his beloved Kim Fox (Tameka Empson), it sets in motion events that could tear the Trueman clan apart for ever, but why is Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) so suspicious?

Elsewhere, George Knight (Colin Salmon) seeks to unite his family, Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) film ploughs ahead, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) continues to spiral and can Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) keep her secret?

Yes, I heard you. I’ll shut up. On to the good stuff.

Monday, December 1

After questioning from Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) and an uplifting chat with Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), Howie decides to propose to Kim at the Square Christmas Lights switch on. Kim is blown away by the beautiful proposal and accepts, but why is Anthony so suspicions about Howie?

As the Slaters set about preparing a goodbye party for Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Anna Knight’s (Molly Rainford) goodbye celebrations, Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) worries about Jean’s mental state. The family is panicked further when the Square Christmas lights are switched on and they discover a chilling message is revealed in The Vic window. Zoe finds something incriminating in Tommy’s rucksack, has she finally unmasked her tormentor?

Elsewhere, Lauren desperately tries to cover her back when he finds her having a clandestine chat with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), while Harry steals Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) credit card to buy drugs and Ian hits the roof when he discovers that Peacock Palace is sponsoring the Christmas lights event.

Tuesday, December 2

As Tommy protests his innocence, Zoe goes on the attack, laying into Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), Alfie and Tommy before heading downstairs and clashing with Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and seeking refuge with Anthony when Kat kicks her out. Is she gone for good?

Armed with evidence, Anthony goes head to head with Howie, but is floored when Howie pulls out some information of his own. What’s Howie managed to find out?

Meanwhile, Anna throws herself into fixing things between Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho), Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) and Harry, while Nicola panics what impact Teddy Mitchell’s (Roland Manookian) guilty plea will have on a worsening Harry.

Wednesday, December 3

Howie and Anthony are both on edge, desperate to keep their respective secrets hidden, but as the family gather to celebrate the engagement, can everyone keep their mouths shut?

Lily continues to worry about Jean’s mental state, especially as she struggles further in the wake of Freddie leaving. When she attempts to make an appointment with Anthony for her, Jean is livid and refuses point blank. Can Lily get through to her?

Also, when Nicola leaves Harry with Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), he manages to escape and receives a funeral invite from Tobias ‘Okie’ Okyere (Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu) sister Dejia on his way to find drugs, while Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), Callum Highway (Tony Clay), Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and Ian prepare to audition for Nigel, Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) and Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) to snag roles in the film.

Thursday, December 4

George, with Anna’s words ringing in his ears, unites Kojo, Gina and Harry. While Kojo persuades Harry to attend Okie’s funeral, Nicola and George head out to eat, but will she keep shtum regarding her pregnancy when she starts to feel sick?

Lauren lends Zoe an ear as she laments about her lost son, but who’s watching them from the shadows?