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EDITORIAL, Tuesday 25th March 2025
This week we prepare to say a sad farewell to Square stalwart Martin Fowler, as he’s getting ready to be laid to rest in true EastEnd style! And as usual with most traditional EastEnders funerals, this one has some guests arriving – that have secrets of their own to conceal!
First off, your eyes to not deceive you! Vicki Fowler is back – this time played by Alice Haig who has taken over the role from Scarlett Johnson, who last appeared in 2004. And she’s not alone. She’s brought her man Spencer… what, wait a minute. Where’s Spencer?
Yes, it seems that Vicki has moved on to new fella Ross and his grumpy looking teenage son Joel – and they’re soon running around the Square asking relative Ian for cash! What is Vicki hiding? And why didn’t she mention her breakup with Spencer to sister Sharon?
Either way, Vicki’s sticking around, so there’s lot’s more to come. As the daughter of legacy characters Den Watts and Michelle Fowler, she’s an epic link to the past for the show’s 40th year!
We’re also delighted that Jasmine Armfield is back this week for a short stint as Sonia and Martin’s daughter Bex! Bex has been part of the show since Sonia give birth – which was a shock as she (and us) didn’t even know she was pregnant in the first place! And she was only a teenager herself!
Bex herself was adopted, but returned to Martin and Sonia when she was four and her adoptive family had passed. She left the Square with her reunited parents in 2007, and returned, played by Jasmine in 2014.
In her time on the Square she had some cracking stories of her own: she saved best friend Louise Mitchell from severe burns at the school dance, had an affair with her aunt Michelle’s toy boy lover Preston and turned to drugs to cope with the pressures of university application. She eventually left in 2020 to go travelling abroad, safe in the knowledge that Sonia and Martin were a phone call away. Until now, sadly…
Also this week, Avani goes to new measures to relieve the trauma of the last month – and it’s a very, very slippery slope…
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Week Commencing: 31st March – 3rd April 2025
Monday 31st March 2025
written by: Bryan Kirkwood
Nigel breaks the worrying news to Sharon that Phil is missing. Nigel, Sharon and Denise call the police, but Phil soon returns and offers a simple explanation for his whereabouts. Phil realises that the mix-up was caused by Nigel’s dementia, so he tries to cover for his friend.
Sharon continues to worry about Phil, who’s touched by her obvious concern. When they get a moment alone at No.55, Phil reveals his true feelings for Sharon.
Later, Vicki Fowler returns to Walford in a black cab.
Meanwhile, Gina warns Peter that Cindy has gone AWOL and they worry about her whereabouts. This causes Peter to miss Lauren’s baby scan, much to her disappointment.
Elsewhere, Avani and Lily try to distract themselves from recent events by smoking weed.
Also today, Bianca meets Charlotte, who seems to have a hidden agenda.
Tuesday 1st April 2025
written by: Bryan Kirkwood
Vicki introduces Sharon to her new partner Ross and his son Joel. She explains that she’s back in town for Martin’s funeral, and has separated from Spencer. Alfie and Kat are stunned by the revelations.
Later, Kat questions Vicki on her explanation for the break-up. It doesn’t take long before the true reasons are revealed.
Meanwhile, Peter tries to make amends with Lauren by proposing, but she turns him down. Later, Lauren explains to Peter and Kathy why she can’t accept the proposal.
Elsewhere, Bianca discovers that Charlotte is a journalist and refuses to give her an interview regarding Reiss, but is she secretly considering it?
Also today, Joel introduces himself to Avani and Tommy.
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
written by: Daran Little
Ross encourages Vicki to ask Sharon for money, but Vicki is reluctant after hearing about Sharon’s recent problems. She turns her attentions to Ian instead, lying about her debt and asking him for a loan.
Later, Sharon tries to find out what’s going on with Vicki after being tipped off by Ian, but Vicki dismisses her concerns.
Meanwhile, Peter and Lauren have crisis talks.
Elsewhere, Bex returns to Walford ahead of Martin’s funeral. Bex asks Sonia to join her at the undertakers as she says goodbye to Martin, but Sonia doesn’t want to go.
Also today, Joel and Ross try to get to know the Walford locals better.
Thursday 3rd April 2025
written by: Daran Little
It’s the day before Martin’s funeral. Ruby says an emotional goodbye to Martin at the undertakers, while Sonia also finally agrees to join Bex as she pays her last respects to her dad.
Kathy and Bex share some personal tributes at Martin’s coffin, but Sonia can’t bring herself to speak. It’s only when Sonia is alone that she says her final goodbye.
Meanwhile, tensions rise between Sharon and Vicki. Linda gets involved by giving Sharon some food for thought.
Elsewhere, Bianca meets with Kat.
Also today, Tommy deletes the online chatbot as he’s now friends with Joel instead. Alfie is unsure about Tommy’s new friendship.
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