Jack’s suspicions grow, Eve worries about the future and Yolande is left upset.

By Laura Denby

Published: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 at 00:00 AM


Warning: This article contains discussions of racist hate crimes and murder.

George Knight (Colin Salmon) receives another shock in upcoming scenes, just as his adoptive father Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) goes on trial for the racially-motivated murder of George’s biological father, Henry Kofi Asare.

Elsewhere, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) edges closer to The Six’s biggest secret, while Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) is unsure about a big life decision over her future with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal).

Finally, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) steps in to assist Jade Masood (Elizabeth Green), and Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) is the subject of gossip.

Read on for all your EastEnders spoilers from 11th – 14th March 2024.

6 EastEnders spoilers next week

1. Eddie Knight blackmails George Knight over his birth mother

Gloria and Eddie Knight at the court ahead of Eddie's trial in EastEnders
Eddie makes another manipulative move.
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

As Mother’s Day arrives in Walford, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is excited to celebrate with daughters Gina (Francesca Henry) and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) and son Peter Beale (Thomas Law) for the first time together.

But at The Vic, George is struggling to cope after learning that no DNA matches have been found for him, so his birth family can’t be traced.

Cindy and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) insist it’s time George told the girls the truth about his heritage, before the family leaves for Jamaica.

George reluctantly agrees, and Gina and Anna are horrified to discover the truth about Eddie and the trial. George’s adoptive mum Gloria Knight (Elizabeth Counsell) calls the pub, coerced by Eddie into begging George to defend him in court.

George pays them a visit, telling them never to contact him and the girls again. But Eddie reveals he has information about George’s birth mother, and he’ll only hand it over if George gives him a character reference in court the following day!

2. George is approached by mystery visitor

George in a blue suit and flat cap, chatting to his family in The Vic
George is left stunned.
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

George is in turmoil, and he mulls over Eddie’s manipulative ultimatum, with his loved ones desperately worried about him.

Elaine asks grandson Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) to talk through the legal implications of giving a statement in court, hoping to help George with his decision.

But George remains conflicted, until a heart-to-heart with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) leads him to trust his gut.

At the courts, Gloria is distracted by the arrival of a mysterious woman, while George takes to the stand. In the aftermath of the trial, Elaine is worried sick about George, and she and Cindy join forces to get George to calm down for the girls’ sake.

Then a visitor at The Vic changes everything, and later, Elaine and the girls begin a frantic search for George. But where is he, and who has turned up to see him?

Speaking about George’s feelings about his adoptive parents, Salmon explained: “George loves Eddie, and some people will think that’s bonkers, but this is still his dad.

“However, in George’s mind, he’s now thinking, ‘I knew you were a wrong ‘un and I didn’t like the way you treated mum, and you bullied us all our lives.’

“Growing up, George thought this was acceptable, but now he knows as a man and a father that it’s not, and nobody needs to be like that.

“So, George is struggling to understand what Eddie did. However, he gets that Gloria loved George so much, and he realises that Eddie must have loved Gloria to do what he did for her so she could keep this baby. It’s love, but twisted love.”

If you have been affected by the issues in this article surrounding racism and hate crime, please visit the website Stop Hate UK for independent and confidential support to people affected by hate crime, including confidential hate crime reporting services in various parts of the UK. For more support, see BBC Action Line.

3. Jack Branning suspicious as Stacey Slater visits Denise Fox

Jack sat looking surprised as Denise sits opposite looking scared
Jack can’t believe Denise is shunning him but welcoming Stacey.
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Jack are thrown together as Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) and Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) celebrate Mother’s Day at Walford East.

Ricky and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) beg Jack to let them see stepmum Denise Fox (Diane Parish) in hospital, and he promises to speak to Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) to try and make it happen.

But Denise is refusing to see anyone, and Johnny insists that Stacey must get to Denise before Jack or the kids do, so as to stop the murderous secret being exposed.

Johnny piles on the pressure for Stacey to sort the issue for the sake of all the women, so she asks Denise to let her visit.

At the hospital, Denise tells Stacey she’s no longer having visions of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), but she wants to stay put.

Stacey argues that Denise needs her loved ones around her, but at that moment, Jack walks in and demands to know what Stacey is doing there.

Stacey thinks on her feet with a convincing cover story, but Jack is hurt when Denise continues to reject him. When Denise talks to Dr Abe later, she explains that she feels safe in hospital and wants to stay.

Meanwhile, Jack is still rattled by Stacey and Denise’s bond, and starts doing some digging. Will he uncover the truth about Keanu’s murder?

 

4. Eve Unwin’s fears over Suki Panesar’s big offer

Vinny gives Suki advice in EastEnders
Vinny urges his mum to reach out to Eve.

Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) tells Suki to make it up with Eve, who is still smarting from Suki moving out of the Slaters’.

Suki apologises and invites Eve to move into the Panesar home now that the lease is in her name, but Suki doesn’t get the response she hoped for.

Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) becomes an unlikely confidante for Eve, who is worried that living with Suki’s family would be a recipe for disaster.

Eve finally talks her fears through with Suki, but will the couple come to a decision together?

5. Jean Slater helps Jade Masood with charity event

Jade sits on the sofa with a blanket over her as Jean chats to her in EastEnders
Jean lends a hand.
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Jean steps in to save the day when Jade is about to cancel her charity auction, but there’s a lot to do and not much time.

Jean struggles with a lack of donations for the auction, until Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler) and Yolande step in to help.

While things begin to look up for Jean and Jade’s project, as the prayer group hands over a huge amount of stuff, the week takes a distressing turn for Yolande…

6. Yolande Trueman troubled by local gossip

Yolande listens to Agatha in EastEnders
Yolande hears that she is the subject of gossip.
BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Yolande is elated by the progress for the auction, but is soon upset to discover from fellow churchgoer Agatha that people are whispering about her relationship with Pastor Clayton.

Later, an incident at the church leaves Yolande feeling even worse about the rumours. But when Pastor Clayton makes Yolande tell her what’s going on, he denounces the gossips, and gets Yolande to promise it won’t affect their friendship.

Will Yolande be able to rise above the fake news?

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