Eastenders Spoilers

Derek gets closer to his daughter

Friday 11th May 2012 at 8pm BBC1

Derek goes through Alice’s mobile, her having left it behind at their meeting yesterday. Having called her work number for her address, he visits her at home but is saddened when she tells him she doesn’t want him in her life. He doesn’t give up and she soon gives in, agreeing to meet him for lunch.

As they get to know each other, Derek apologises for leaving her and she assures him that her mother never speaks badly of him, instead letting her decide for herself whether she wants him around. Alice tells her that she isn’t won over by him and that perhaps her brother Joey is right – their father is a loser and a waste of space. Derek invites her to meet the rest of the Branning family in a bid to change her mind.

DCI Marsden’s threat is still playing on Phil’s mind and he decides they need to leave Walford for a while and arranges a trip to visit Grant, but neither Jay nor Ben want to go with him. When his car won’t start, Jay runs to Abi’s for sanctuary. Later, Roxy tells Phil to sort things out with Shirley claiming that all this arguing isn’t good for fragile Ben. Phil, annoyed by her interference, shouts that Ben isn’t as perfect as she thinks…

Abi asks her dad to find out why Jay is having such strange mood swings so Max takes the youngster for a driving lesson. Christian is frustrated when Syed cancels their night out to babysit his baby girl but Christian cancels his own plans to spend time with them and Whitney invites Tyler to move in with her and Derek.

Derek has an unexpected visitor

Thursday May 10 2012 at 7.30pm BBC1

Derek walks into a young woman who looks at him strangely before running away, leaving him confused. Forgetting this strange encounter, he plots to stop Carol leaving for Suffolk and devises a plan to manipulate Ray and Morgan. He convinces the young boy that he would have a better life if he stayed in Albert Square with his dad.  He then plants a seed in Ray’s head that he has only just come into Morgan’s life and should fight for his son. Ray, furious at what Carol is doing, goes to her house but tells her to let Morgan stay. Derek, convinced his plan is working, suggests they let Morgan decide but Ray realizes this isn’t fair and relents to Carol’s plan.

As Derek waves his family off, he sees that the woman from earlier is watching him. Later, he sees her watching him again. When she runs away, Derek runs after her and insists she tells him who she is. She, however, gives Derek an answer he isn’t expecting…she is his daughter.

Elsewhere, Phil gets a call confirming that the police won’t take any further action against Ben regarding his charges to pervert the course of justice. Relieved, Ben suggests a DVD and take-away night to celebrate. As they are all relaxing, DCI Marsden turns up and ruins the party. Phi boasts that she hasn’t got anything against him but she promises she will be watching his every move and as soon as he steps out of line, she will be there to catch him.

Abi gathers the Branning family at the Argee Bhajee to celebrate Max’s birthday. Lauren refuses to face her demons and the arguing between Tamwar and Afia builds to a head. However, they put their differences aside and successfully relaunch the curry house.

Its time for Lauren to face the music

Tuesday 8th May, 2012. 19:30 on BBC1
After her wild night out, Lauren wakes up in hospital with little memory of the evening before. The teenager leaves as soon as possible, which causes her to miss Lucy who has been searching for her. Later on Lucy arrives at the Branning house to see if Lauren has been home yet. She tries to conceal the events of the night before, however Tanya’s worried looks cause her to feel guilty, so she reviews all to the family.

When Lauren finally returns home she is shocked to hear that Lucy has betrayed her, until she is told exactly what happened the previous night. She has no recollection of being alone in a stranger’s car, which appears to trouble her.

During the argument there is a knock on the door which turns out to be Dan – the stranger from last night – who has come to return her handbag. In a rush of desperation to get away from her family, Lauren darts out the door and in to Dan’s car. The pair then head to the park together, where Dan offers Lauren a drink and makes a pass at her. She pushes him away and rushes off realising that she owes Lucy an apology. However, when Lucy realises that Lauren has been drinking again she rejects her friend’s apology and slams the door in her face.

Meanwhile in the square, Afia becomes jealous towards an old friend after hearing the news that they have been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year. This causes her to tell Tamwar that they need to think on a global scale for their Argee Bhajee revamp. Tamwar however is apprehensive towards the idea and asks his mother for moral support. When Zainab criticises Afia’s plans the young girl feels disheartened and scraps her ideas for the future.

Elsewhere, Ray is shocked to hear that Carol wants to leave the square, which means taking Morgan with her. While Derek tells Carol that he has found the family a house in Suffolk which they can have on one condition – they must wait one month to move – but Carol isn’t interested as she wants to leave Walford as soon as possible.

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From West End to East End; Denise Van Outen to join EastEnders?

Denise Van Outen, star of West End musicals such as ‘Chicago’, ‘Tell me on a Sunday’ and ‘Legally Blonde,’ and television presenter of shows including ‘The Big Breakfast,’  has expressed a desire to join EastEnders.

Denise has always been a fan of the show and has been openly discussing her wish to appear in a regular role. She would especially like to begin working at The Queen Vic as a barmaid.  Speaking to The Daily Mail, Van Outen said: “I wouldn’t want to be a villain though as I couldn’t handle being hated”.

An insider at EastEnders said: “There are no plans to bring in any female cast members at the moment.”

So maybe we shouldn’t be getting too excited just yet.

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Lauren’s fright night

Monday 7th May, 2012. 19:30 on BBC1

Lauren, Lucy and Whitney decide to have a wild girls’ night out together and lie to their loved ones about where they’re heading.

Whitney is worrying about her pregnancy scare and is still upset aboutTyler’s reaction. She says toTylerthey need to spend some time apart.  Later she changes her mind about her night out and goes afterTyler, discovering a baby-grow in his bag, realises thatTylerwould have supported her after all had she actually been pregnant.

 So Lauren and Lucy head out without Whitney. Lauren falls over in a drunken stupor and is helped up by a stranger that offers to take her to a club opening. Lucy spots Lauren getting into the strange man’s car. Lucy tries to come to Lauren’s rescue and drags her from the car leaving behind Lauren’s bag. Lauren is outraged and accuses Lucy of just being jealous. After a row Lauren wanders of and Lucy goes to hail a cab though feeling guilty Lucy returns to find Lauren only to discover her unconscious and unresponsive down an alley.

While on the Square Mandy gets a call fromLorrainerequesting a new night gown for the hospital, Mandy refuses and puts the phone down. She turns to Ian for support asking him to make her feel attractive and desirable but he doesn’t respond so she heads to bed angry and alone.

Meanwhile Zainab tries to bring Afia and Tamwar together via a new business plan for the Argee Bhajee. Derek fails to persuade Carol to stay in Walford with the kids. Fatboy is more than unenthusiastic about his late-night shift at McKlunky’s thanks to Nico.

Please note tonight’s episode is shown half an hour earlier than usual at 19:30

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Carol plans to leave the square

Friday 3 May 20:00 on BBC1

Having learnt that Bianca has been relocated to a prison in Suffolk, Carol panics that she will be unable to afford to take the family to visit her. Derek offers her the money so she looks online at possible train times. She is soon shocked to see that Whitney has been looking at pregnancy websites. As she is still trying to process what has happened, Billy turns up with some stolen alcohol looking for Derek, causing Carol to realise that her brother’s generous offer was just to get her out of the house.

Whitney tells Tyler she could be pregnant but he doesn’t react well to the news, causing Whitney to storm off. Tyler confides in Michael who gives his little brother some helpful advice. Trying to prove he is committed to Whitney, he buys a baby-grow for the baby but is soon told that it was actually a false alarm. Carol, happy at this news, tells the family she is going to move them all to Suffolk to be closer to Bianca but Whitney tells her in no uncertain terms that she’s staying in Walford.

Elsewhere, Ian discovers that Lucy covered Mandy’s shift in the café, rather than revising, and isn’t happy with his daughter. Arriving home later that night, having been drinking heavily, he assumes Lucy and Mandy are messing around but Lucy is actually revising. Getting into an argument with Lucy, Ian explodes with rage and throws a mug against the wall, causing his terrified daughter to flee the house.

Meanwhile, Tanya and Max are elated to welcome Lauren home, but an argument occurs when they wrongly assume that their daughter has been drinking again.

Jo Joyner To Take A Break From Eastenders…

It was announced today that Jo Joyner (Tanya Branning) has asked for some time away from the show when her contract ends next year. After a busy filming schedule due to her previous story line where she portrayed a cancer patient, the 34 year old has said that she would like to spend some time with her four children.

The Daily Star newspaper stated how Jo told a friend: ”It’s been pretty full-on and the rest of the year is going to be even more dramatic because the Brannings have got some amazing stuff coming up. I want to spend some quality time with my family so it’s time for a break.”

Jo will not be leaving the square for good, an ‘EastEnders’ spokesman said: ”Jo will be taking a break from filming in 2013 but will definitely return.” However Jo is not the only actress to be taking a break from the square, as announced yesterday June Brown (Dot Branning) is also leaving for six months to start a autobiography.

June Brown to take 6 month break

June Brown will be leaving EastEnders in May for 6 months, it has been announced.

An EastEnders spokesperson has confirmed that the actress will be leaving our screens for 6 months in order to rest and write her much-sought-after autobiography However, it was suggested that Brown originally asked for a year long break but was only granted 6 months.

Best known for playing Dot Branning (formerly Cotton) since 1985, Brown has announced that the heavy schedule takes its toll and can be tough for the 85 year old.

Dot’s exit details have yet to be announced but it has been confirmed that she will definitely return to the square.

Jean falls for Michael’s charm

Thursday 3rd May 19.30 on BBC1 

Michael’s plan to manipulate Jean continues when Janine receives a call from the wedding venue asking for the payment. Realising that Janine could soon be on to him, he takes Jean out for lunch in a bid to talk her into investing more money in the gym’s youth project. Although Jean believes Michael’s offer is genuine, she refuses to hand over Alfie’s money without asking him first.

However, she soon changes her mind when she discovers that Alfie’s money is the result of dodgy dealings. In a bid to help him out, she goes to Michael and agrees to give him the money as long as he promises not to tell Alfie. Michael, of course, agrees, unable to believe how easy it was to scam her.

Mandy visits her mother in hospital and the warring duo seem to be getting along well. However, when Lorraine realises that Mandy isn’t going to choose her over Ian, she lashes out, branding her daughter unlovable. Meanwhile, Ian panics about the cost of the lavish cruise he has arranged but is unable to cancel it.

Elsewhere on the square, Derek’s popularity within the Jackson household increases and Carol offers him Pat’s bedroom. Whitney feels unwell and passes out, causing her to question if she could be pregnant and Tanya and Max are elated when Lauren asks to move back home.

Ian’s accountant warns him to cut the spending

Tuesday 1st May, 19:30 on BBC1

Mandy really wants a honeymoon cruise, but Ian says no, claiming that it would cost far too much. His mind then turns to the cafe, where he’s facing a health inspection today. As Ian has staff problems, he’s forced to ask Lauren to help with the cleaning, but it’s not long before the pair are bickering. Ian then sacks the feisty teenager, and she tips the bins all over the floor before she leaves, whilst at the same time, Ian’s accountant and the health inspector both enter.

The health inspection gets under way, and Ian’s accountant has bad news for him. He needs to curb his spending immediately, otherwise he’ll lose everything he has. When Ian returns home following his difficult day, he takes his temper out on Mandy as she mentions wanting to visit her mum on her sick bed. Ian’s outburst upsets Mandy and she’s on the verge of walking out, so he tries to win her back round by offering to splash out on a cruise for their honeymoon. Ian’s accountant may just be a little annoyed about that.

Across the Square, Michael is still determined to prove himself to Janine, so he vows to pay for their wedding venue. When Janine tells him that the cash is due tomorrow, Michael is desperate to get his hands on the required sum. The schemer pays a visit to The Vic and once again targets Jean as he hands over 500 quid that he’s scraped together, claiming that it’s a return on the money she invested. Michael is chuffed when he then manages to convince Jean to invest the money that Alfie has in the safe, suggesting that the subsequent profits could help Alfie with his financial woes. Soon afterwards, Michael is smug as he tells Janine that he’s sorted the payment for the venue. However, he’s left disappointed when Jean later reveals that she’s changed her mind about investing more money after hearing of Ian’s financial troubles

Also tonight, Alfie attempts to make some cash by arranging a barbecue at The Vic, Max tries to convince Lauren to return home but she’s too stubborn to accept, whilst Kim announces that she’ll have a surprise Olympic guest in attendance as she unveils the new B&B sign, but there’s disappointment all round when it turns out to be future torch-bearer Billy.