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EDITORIAL, Tuesday 8th July 2025
Greeting Walfordians! The weather is sunny here at Walford Walk HQ, but we’re much more interested in things down Walford way! With the BBC Schedules all over the place with sporting events (Go Lionesses!), don’t forget all the episodes can be found at 6:00am on the usual days regardless!
Next week, we have not one, but two returns to Albert Square – and they’re poles apart from each other! First, it’s a warm welcome back to Karen Henthorn, who’s returned after 27 years to reprise her role as Julie Bates. Julie left the Square with Nigel and their children Josh and Clare in 1998 to start a new life in Scotland – and it soon becomes clear that she knows nothing of Nigel’s dementia!
Then, it seems the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree as Oscar Branning, now all grown up, arrives looking for a place to stay! But this is the son of Max Branning we’re talking about – and he’s soon up to some dodgy tricks! Maybe all he needs is his father’s touch..?
Elsewhere next week, Kojo and Harry‘s (rather refreshing) bromance may be doomed, as Harry gets more and more involved with Ravi‘s drug deals! And Phil loses his temper after a trying week – and discovers Johnny and Callum in the act!
Until next time, take care. And don’t forget to vote in the Inside Soap Awards 2025, which you can find here! Happy voting!
The Curator
Week Commencing: 14th July – 18th July 2025
Monday 14th July 2025 – BBC1 @ 7:30pm
written by: Simon Norman
Lauren receives an unexpected phone call and soon reunites with her brother Oscar, who explains where he’s been and why he can’t return home. Oscar is welcomed back onto the Square and he hopes that Lauren will let him stay.
Lauren agrees that Oscar can move in for a while, if he agrees to behave himself. However, it’s not long before Oscar receives a message which proves he might bring trouble to the Square.
Meanwhile, Jay is shocked to learn the reason that Nigel is no longer in touch with Julie. Despite Phil warning him not to, Jay decides to search for Julie online and he discovers that she’s still looking for Nigel. With Phil still uncooperative, Jay takes matters into his own hands by calling Julie.
Elsewhere, Ravi puts pressure on Harry to sell drugs.
Also today, Linda informs Kat that she has decided to sell The Vic at an auction.
Tuesday 15th July 2025 – BBC1 @ 7:30pm – (Part 1)
written by: Simon Norman
Julie arrives in Walford and Jay prepares to tell her the truth about Nigel’s dementia. When Julie rushes over to Nigel in the Square, he doesn’t recognise her and becomes agitated. As Julie and Phil argue, it provokes an angry response from Nigel.
Once things calm down, Phil shares a video with Julie that Nigel made for her, explaining his decision to leave. Keen to take matters into her own hands, Julie announces that she’s taking Nigel home to Scotland.
Meanwhile, Oscar opens up to Jack about his difficult relationship with his parents. Oscar creates a scam by staging a fall in the chippy and demanding compensation from Ian, but there are disastrous consequences when a social worker watches the drama unfold.
Elsewhere, Ian vows to bid for The Vic in order to rebuild the Beale empire.
Also today, Kojo steps in when Harry needs a new place to live.
Tuesday 15th July 2025 – BBC1 @ 8:00pm – (Part 2)
written by: Katie Douglas
Phil opposes Julie’s plans to take Nigel back to Scotland.
Linda steps in to support Phil, who’s clearly struggling. Julie speaks to Jay, discussing the close relationship between Phil and Nigel, and she learns more information about their recent past.
Later, as another argument erupts, Nigel begs Phil and Julie to stop rowing and rushes out.
Meanwhile, Jean fears that she’ll lose her cleaning job at The Vic if the Beale family take over. When Stacey wins £100,000 on a scratch card, she vows to put in her own bid for the pub.
Elsewhere, Lauren offers Oscar a trial shift on the fruit and veg stall, suggesting that this is his chance to turn his life around.
Also today, Callum and Johnny end up back in each other’s arms.
Finally, George speaks to Kojo about his concerns regarding Harry.
Friday 18th July – BBC1 – TBC
written by: Katie Douglas
When Linda invites Phil for a chat upstairs at The Vic, he catches Callum and Johnny together and erupts with anger. He grabs Johnny furiously, but Jay, Callum and Billy all intervene.
Later, Callum asks Phil not to tell Ben or Lexi what he saw, but Phil refuses to cooperate. Callum and Jay persist and try to reason with Phil, but a nasty argument erupts and the Mitchells are left divided.
Meanwhile, Stacey is confused when she spots a man lurking outside, but soon discovers that he works for an insurance company.
Elsewhere, when Oscar finds out that Jimmy is blind, he shows a more serious side and tries to make his new job on the market work.
Also today, Harry is wary when Ravi claims that it’ll be easy to fool Kojo and use the flat for dodgy deals when they need to.
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