EastEnders : Season 31

Phil Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but can Sharon get to the bottom of where he's been? Kat learns a horrifying truth. Jane and Ian explain their plans to Cindy, but they don't get the reaction they were expecting.

Phil continues with his plan to get the Arches back but learns a shocking truth. Cindy gives the Beales an ultimatum. The Carters pull together for Stan, but he soon takes a turn for the worse.

Kat attempts to move on with her life, but her day doesn't go to plan. The tension grows between the Carters when they receive some upsetting news.

It's Good Friday in Walford. Jane and Ian do their best to remember Lucy but continue to be pressured by Cindy. Kat resorts to drastic measures. Shirley is shocked when she learns the truth, but who will she believe?

Buster is back in Albert Square and has a surprising proposition for Shirley. Kat recovers with the help of Stacey and Alfie following the previous week's events.

Stan makes a plea to his family, but will they listen? Buster and Mick come to blows. As the war between Max and Phil intensifies, Ben and Jay are forced to choose sides.

Tina continues to grow frustrated at Mick and Shirley's behaviour. Meanwhile, Stan receives a visit, and it emerges that he has been keeping his own secret. Max takes a fancy to a new arrival - is she what she seems? The Brannings receive some upsetting news about Jim.

The Carters attempt to put their differences aside as Stan's condition deteriorates. Carol struggles to process the news about Jim and takes her anger out on Max.

As the Carters receive some bad news, can they reunite for the sake of their family? Charlie and Roxy struggle to hide their feelings from each other, Carol struggles to come to terms with Jim's death.

Ronnie begins to talk, but does she know the truth about Roxy and Charlie? Aleks puts a plan into motion to show Roxy just how much he loves her. Tamwar makes a shocking discovery about the market.

Aleks makes a huge decision, but what will Roxy decide to do? Tina and Sonia have a surprise for their families, but Carol does not take it well. With Nancy's words ringing in his ears, Tamwar decides to take control.

Linda grows tired of the feud and decides to arrange a family meal, but with things still tense between Mick and Shirley, will all go to plan? Carol and Max visit Dot in prison, but they are taken aback by what she says. Charlie makes a decision about his future.

It's a big day for the Brannings and Carters as the families prepare to say goodbye to Jim and Stan. After discovering some shocking news, Linda makes a brave decision. Cora continues to drift from her friends and family.

Mick forces Shirley to choose between her two sons, but what will she decide? Ronnie encourages Roxy to attend the funeral, but can she hide her feelings from Charlie?

After some persuasion from Carol, Max steps up to give his father's eulogy. The pressure becomes too much for Roxy - will she come clean to Ronnie? Vincent is back in Walford and pays a visit to an old friend.

Roxy continues to struggle with the consequences of her actions. Tina reaches out to Shirley and shares some home truths. Sylvie and Babe come to blows, and it soon becomes clear they're both hiding a secret.

Max's dodgy dealings catch up with him, and once again he turns to the person he least wants to. Aunt Babe attempts to bring Mick and Shirley back together, but what are her true intentions? Kim returns to Albert Square with baby Pearl, but is frustrated when she finds her house overrun with Carters.

Carol warns Max to stop pushing his family away, but will he listen? Alfie takes matters into his own hands in an attempt to find a job. Whitney decides to play matchmaker for Stacey.

Alfie is shocked when Kat tells him what she wants, but how will he react? Sharon warns Phil to clean up his act. Realising he's let his family down, Max finally turns to Carol for support.

Kat takes a trip down memory lane and comes face to face with her past when she goes to the place where she gave birth. Will facing her past help her move on? Stacey learns a surprising truth.

Dot's case takes a turn for the worse when new evidence comes to light.

Kim deals with her fears when she is confronted by a face from the past.

With more bad news for Kat on the horizon, Alfie surprises her with a trip to London.

Sonia makes a decision about her future but doesn't quite get the reaction she was hoping for. It is the first day of Dot's trial, and Stacey takes to the stand.

Linda and Mick reach breaking point, but there's a shocking turn. As the tension grows between them, Vincent makes a threat that Ronnie can't ignore.