EastEnders : Season 28

In a web of lies and betrayal, deep secrets begin to unravel. Alfie's world is torn asunder and, as the truth dramatically unfolds, his heart is ripped apart. With her feelings bottled up for too long, Lauren goes back to her old ways and, out of control, she lets out a huge secret which has major consequences for the entire family.

Max is livid when he hears the full extent of Derek's manipulation of Tanya, and sets to put his brother in his place. However, being the head of the family, Derek does not heed Max's warning and sets to blow the Brannings' world apart! Alfie desperately tries to hold things together for the sake of Tommy, but with his heart broken will he be able to?

The Brannings pull out all the stops for a wonderful Christmas, but one member of the family sets out to do everything they can to destroy the day. As deep family secrets get exposed, the Brannings' world is turned upside down, with one member of the family making their last Christmas speech.

News spreads around Walford of the eventful Branning Christmas, but can the family survive or will the recent events tear them apart forever? Kim wakes up ready to celebrate Christmas, only to discover she slept through the whole day while suffering from the effects of Mo's punch.

Tensions continue to run high in the Branning household following the Christmas bombshell, and Tanya demands answers. Lola gets excited about planning Lexi's christening, but when she hears what Phil is planning she worries that her daughter is slipping away from her. Bianca puts all her effort into spending some quality time with the kids, but she is shocked when she realises what Liam has been up to.

With the help of AJ's meddling, the Masoods' New Year's Eve party goes off with a bang and Ayesha is left worse for wear when she takes a liking to the fruit punch. Bianca is uneasy about the dodgy situation Derek has left behind, and she makes Liam promise he will not follow in his uncle's footsteps.