EastEnders : Season 25

Archie’s decided against torching the Vic, even though Janine tells him if it looks like an inside job, the insurance won’t pay up and the Mitchells will be forced to sell. Janine tells Peggy that Billy’s living with Archie. Peggy’s angry and confronts Billy; she’s surprised when he stands up to her. Archie realises the Vic is going to be empty that night as the Vic is ‘on tour’ at the firework party. As Billy and Jay toast Archie, he visits Janine and hands her some matches,

The fire in the barrel store starts to take hold, but when Archie hears Peggy shout, he quickly extinguishes the flames. Peggy’s suspicious but Archie insists the fire must have been started by kids, claiming he saw them run away. Janine tells Archie no one can prove he’s anything but a hero, but Archie’s haunted by the thought he could have killed Peggy. Peggy finds Billy’s wallet and summons Archie back to the Vic. Sure Archie started the fire, Peggy plies him with drink and shows him

The fire in the barrel store starts to take hold, but when Archie hears Peggy shout, he quickly extinguishes the flames. Peggy’s suspicious but Archie insists the fire must have been started by kids, claiming he saw them run away. Janine tells Archie no one can prove he’s anything but a hero, but Archie’s haunted by the thought he could have killed Peggy. Peggy finds Billy’s wallet and summons Archie back to the Vic. Sure Archie started the fire, Peggy plies him with drink and shows him

Happy Hour is a success at the Vic. Lucas asks Jordan to be his best man, Peggy and Archie take their relationship a step further and Ronnie and Owen have a heart-to-heart.

Owen and Ronnie agree to keep the previous night a secret but Roxy smells a rat. When Owen comes round to see Ronnie, Roxy works out what has happened. Denise overhears Roxy and Ronnie talking about it and takes Ronnie aside to warn Ronnie off him. Owen over hears Ronnie suggesting that Denise is still in love with Owen and when she doesn’t deny it, Owen can’t believe his ears. Lucas tells Owen that he wants him gone by the end of the week. Denise tries to seduce Lucas who tells her he

Owen tells Ronnie that he heard everything - it's clear she thinks that Denise still has feelings for him. Liz encourages Owen to pursue a relationship with Ronnie, but he is after Denise. Lucas is annoyed when Denise avoids a meeting with the Pastor. Later she admits to Patrick that she still has feelings for Owen. Owen asks Denise if she wants to with him not Lucas Pat tells Peggy that she knows about her and Archie and persuades her to end it. When Peggy rejects Archie, he tells her his

Sam ends it with Jack but someone sees their final kiss. Meanwhile Roxy battles alone to give Amy the best birthday party ever, Lucy goes to see Jane, and the long arm of the law finally reaches out for Owen.

Archie causes trouble between Sam & Ricky, when she refuses to leave the square. Libby visits Owen, Roxy calls a truce with Jack. Phil threatens to report Max's fraud to the police, making it harder to hide it from Tanya.

Sam is forced to face Bianca & Roxy's wrath over her affair with Jack. Max sets his sights on the cash Shirley gave to Heather. Denise is determined to go ahead with the wedding, even after Owen tries to turn her against Lucas.

Archie tempts Sam with a wad of cash and she agonises over whether to take the money and run. Owen asks Liz to help him prove Lucas is hiding something, while Chelsea hopes Dr Jenkins will be her date for Denise's wedding. Bianca and Ricky share a romantic moment during the Children in Need dance contest.

Phil’s angry because Peggy’s asked Grant for money and claims he’s sorting things. Word spreads that Phil’s planning to sell the Arches. Phil tells Grant they don’t need his money. Pat makes Phil an offer for the Arches, which he eventually accepts. Peggy’s furious and decides to visit Grant in Portugal. Max assures Phil he’ll get the money he owes him. Phil tells Max they’re going to take it from Ian. Ian buys a hot tub, but has no one to share it with. Masood confronts Ian

Denise's hen party is gatecrashed by Owen, who claims to know the truth about Trina's death - and a revelation regarding the bracelet later confirms his suspicions. Phil confesses the extent of his money problems to Peggy, and Chelsea tries to flirt with Dr Jenkins in his office - but Roxy's unexpected arrival leads to an embarrassing scene.

Hour-long edition. Owen prepares to make his move and expose Lucas as Denise gets ready for the wedding, but knowing he is running out of options, the groom refuses to jeopardise his big day and takes drastic action to stop the truth from coming out. Meanwhile, as the loan shark puts more pressure on Phil, Lucy sees a chance to take advantage of his financial position, and Manda tells Darren she knows his secret

Lucas tries to cover his tracks and fears the worst when Denise reveals she knows what he has done. Peggy is furious to learn Pat is the new owner of the Arches, Max spots another money-making opportunity when Ian shows off his new hot tub, and a disappointed Patrick uncovers Liz and Charlie's relationship.

Ronnie returns to the Square with good news for her family as Roxy prepares to tell her about Sam's disappearance. Phil recruits Max in a plan to con Ian out of thousands, but their scheme soon goes awry, while Whitney is told about Tony's attempted suicide ahead of his trial.

With time running out for Phil, he and Max put the finishing touches to their scam, unaware that Ian and Masood have rumbled them. Roxy realises that Owen is the father of Ronnie's unborn child as Liz wonders about her son's whereabouts, while Whitney secretly writes Tony a letter.

An exhausted Masood heads for disaster when he gets behind the wheel of his taxi, while Phil swallows his pride to ensure his family's safety and goes to Ian for a loan. Max tries to con Bradley's mother as he faces more unpaid bills, and Whitney's advice lands Tiffany in trouble.

Masood's car accident makes Syed re-evaluate his relationship with Christian as Bradley's mother Rachel remains critical in hospital. Archie tries to persuade Ian to sell Phil's debt to him, knowing it will get him closer to the Vic, while Ryan's betrayal forces Whitney to confront her feelings for Tony.

Whitney's world is shattered by a home truth. Meanwhile, Jean finally comes face to face with Stacey, Janine plots away, and Bradley returns to Walford.

Tony's trial descends into chaos. Bradley makes a huge admission to Stacey, and Max's world begins to crumble.

What will Tanya do when confronted with more of Max's deceit? Whitney is finally forced to face what Tony did to her, and Bradley has to make a tough decision.

As Janine gets closer to Archie, Billy discovers their wicked plan. Meanwhile Ian's day goes from bad to worse, Masood frets as Zainab and Amira make extravagant wedding plans, and Bianca gives evidence at Tony's trial.

Ian's happiness is short-lived, and Billy is given a Christmas dilemma. Meanwhile Masood finally comes clean, the Mitchells find ways to raise money, and Ricky realises that Todd could help Whitney move on.

The Mitchells are back on top, but not for long. Meanwhile Amira comes face to face with her father, Billy is chuffed to spend time with his kids, and Charlie has a terrible shock for Mo.