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EDITORIAL
Tuesday 9th December 2025
First, let’s get some news out of the way. Sadly, Teddy Mitchell actor Roland Manookian has left EastEnders after 18 months on the Square. It seems Teddy’s stay in prison will be a long one. Here at A Walk Through Walford, we’re quite devasted. We had hoped that Teddy would be a mainstay of the Square.
Now, if you’ve seen the cover, you’ll know we have an all new character joining the Square in the New Year! Weeks ago Honey and Linda were spotted in scenes filming on the new set with a mysterious newcomer.
Now EastEnders has announced that the newcomer will be the character of Bea, one of Linda’s old school friends. They’re brought together at a school reunion – but were they close friends? Or vicious enemies? Or, maybe they were intense rivals?
Bea will be seen in January and played by talent Ronni Ancora, who’s dipped her toe in Walford before! A well known comedian and impressionist, Ancora famously took on Dame Barbara Windsor‘s Peggy for a hilarious scene set in the Queen Vic.
And the big week itself!
Speaking of past acquaintances, the wait is over! This is the week the show airs a special episode feature some familiar faces as Nigel‘s dementia leads him to talk to some old friends.
Warning people, Tuesday’s episode is going to be a corker! Bring the tissues!
And then there’s the big day itself! As Walford prepares to celebrate the season however, an incident will have the police crawling all over the Square! There’s so much happening, some of which you’ll find below…
Zoe has been banging on for a while now (we, know, we hear ya!) and while at first it seemed there was no one but Zoe to blame for the whole thing, now it genuinely seems to be dangerous – someone really is out to get her.
Kat suspects Sam, but after talking to the Mitchell minx, she comes to believe her. Sam, after all, has other things on her mind. We favour the recently bad-tempered Anthony, who seems to be a few medicines short from his cabinet, if you get our drift. Or is it Max – although from the look of it, he has his own drama!
Eventually Zoe’s bad mood brings Christmas crashing down, when Kat, determined that her daughter feel safe, thros everyone out of the pub! In the middle of Christmas Dinner!
Zoe later makes a discovery and, as Kat and Alfie race to the Vic, a situation explodes and soon armed police are swarming through Albert Square…
Max Branning has only been home five minutes and already he’s looking shifty, peering out of windows. He’s obviously not got many friendly faces around, judging by his look in some of these pics.
But, worrying that Cindy and Max will end up screaming in the church as they dip little Jimmy in the font at his Christening, Lauren and Peter sensibly decide that maybe her distant father may want to give the event a miss.
Of course, Oscar tells his dad that, no matter what, family is family, and Max attends the Christening anyway…
On the big day itself, however, a despondent and tipsy Oscar lets a big secret out of the bag. And it’s a biggie.
Now, supremely confident in what he knows, Max stalks through Albert Square, interrupting the Branning/Beale dinner with his usual bravado!
Who was it that said “this will be the best Christmas Walford ever had!”?
And before we go, we just want to share a hearty congratulations to Dayo Koleosho and Max Murray who both picked up awards for their work on the show at the I Talk Telly Awards. Dayo won for his role as Kojo as Best Soap Newcomer, while Max’s Joel took home the trophy for villain of the year! Well done both!
We’ll be back on 16th December with the penultimate Gazette of the year! Have a lovely time. Regards!
The Curator
Week Commencing: 22nd December– 26th December 2025
Directed by: Richard Lynn & Christopher McGill
Monday 22nd December 2025
Written by: Kevin Rundle
The day of Nigel’s film screening arrives, but Phil and Julie are still struggling to agree on his care options. When Nigel gets up to make a speech, the spotlight helps him to notice a bruise on Julie’s face. He realises that he’s to blame and rushes off.
Phil and Julie go looking for Nigel, who hears them arguing once again. Nigel steps out to confront them both, making it clear that he wants to be left alone. He seeks an escape by heading to the closed Queen Vic…
Meanwhile, Lauren and Jack go into damage control mode following the exposure of a secret. They believe that they’ve convinced Max not to make a rash move, but it seems this isn’t the case when he accepts advice from Zoe and makes a risky decision that he may well come to regret.
Elsewhere, Anthony’s loved ones remain concerned over his strange behaviour.
Also today, Zack feels awkward when he overhears Ross asking Vicki whether he can move back in.
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Written by: Richard Davidson
Nigel confuses his memories with events in the present, so he’s visited by ghosts from Christmas past – Pat and Barry.
Phil and Julie find Nigel in The Vic. Phil finally accepts that he and Julie will need more help with Nigel’s care. He has a heart-to-heart with Nigel, preparing to tell him the truth.
Meanwhile, unaware of what’s going on, the Walford residents continue to watch the film.
Events are cut short when Phil asks everyone to leave. Once alone with the film, though, Phil comes to a realisation.
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Written by: Kevin Rundle
When Kat bumps into Sam in the Queen Vic on Christmas Eve, she questions whether Sam is Zoe’s secret stalker. However, Sam has come to the pub to seek support from Zack after discovering that she has cancer.
Later, as Kat and Alfie head to Yolande’s Christmas carol concert, Zoe decides to stay home and makes a shocking discovery.
Meanwhile, Patrick and Chelsea try to support Anthony, aware that it’s his first Christmas away from his ex-wife and children. However, Anthony isn’t in the mood to celebrate.
Elsewhere, Oscar feels resentful towards Max after recent dramas. After too much to drink, he makes a revelation to Max – which threatens to ruin the Branning family’s Christmas.
Also today, Nigel doesn’t remember what happened yesterday, while Barney notices Zack’s feelings for Vicki.
Thursday 25th December 2025 – 2 Episodes
Written by: Lauren Klee
Christmas Day arrives in Walford and Zoe is on tenterhooks after yesterday’s discovery. The Slaters soon find themselves in an argument with another of the Square’s families after a truth is revealed.
As a troubling situation unfolds, Kat decides to empty The Vic of the punters in a desperate bid to protect Zoe. However, it’s seemingly no use as a worrying situation escalates, with catastrophic consequences for all involved.
Meanwhile, Zack is forced to take the pub’s Christmas dinner back to No.31 in an attempt to save everybody’s day.
Elsewhere, the Brannings and the Beales unite for Christmas dinner at No.45. Cindy returns, so Ian and Peter try to keep her away from Max – offending her by making out that she’s not welcome.
Max is still secretly pondering Oscar’s revelation and chaos ensues at the dinner table as secrets are revealed.
Also today, the Mitchells help to make Nigel’s Christmas extra special.
Friday 26th December 2025 – EXTRA EPISODE
Written by: Jonny O’Neill
Police officers arrive on Albert Square following the explosive events of Christmas Day.
Shocking secrets have been exposed and there are still more questions than answers – so those involved struggle to see a way forward.
Meanwhile, as the Mitchells continue to enjoy a family dinner, Nigel tries to make this Christmas an extra special one.
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