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EDITORIAL
Tuesday 24th February 2026
You step away from your desk for a few days and take a break – only to find a mountain of news waiting for you when you return! It’s been that sort of week here at WalfordWalk.com, but we’ve managed to pull this week’s edition out of thin air just in time for deadline!
Let’s start with good news for a change, eh?
How about this? Gemma Bissix has finally been confirmed to return to Walford as Nigel‘s step-daughter, Clare Bates! It’s been 18 years since Clare fled the Square after trying to steal Bradley Branning‘s cash. In fact, the only friend she made at the time was Chelsea Fox. We think she will be relying on Chelsea quite a bit soon…
More than that though, it’s been a further ten years since Nigel and Clare have been seen together – so finally, after 28 years, the duo are reunited on the Square where they met. More on Clare in a minute…
More news comes from location filming. It’s seems that a familiar building in Aylesbury is once again doubling up as Walford Courts. Considering the cast seen around the location, including Michelle Ryan as Zoe and her long-lost son played by Joshua Gideon, we can assume that scenes are for Jasmine‘s impending murder trial!
Onto next week now, and Clare’s big return! With Nigel about to go into care, Phil and Julie are worried when he asks to see Clare. After Lexi convinces Julie to call her errant stepdaughter to Walford though, Clare turns up, furious that she hasn’t been told about Nigel’s condition!
Also this week, Linda may regret interfering in someone else’s life, as she tries to help son Johnny out of his scrape with sleazy Tim Walton! Tim’s been blackmailing Johnny over Callum breaking into his house – even though Tim set it all up! Now, Linda wants Tim gone – and doesn’t mind saying so. But when Max takes Tim on an unscheduled trip in a motor, has Linda put him up to it, or is this Max, desperate to prove his worth to her?
And just how far will he go?
Until next time… Keep safe! Regards!
The Curator
Week Commencing: 2nd March – 5th March 2026
Directed by: David Kester
Monday 2nd March 2026
Written by: Pete Lawson
Linda admits to Johnny that she could have prevented Tim’s twisted “test” for Callum. Johnny gives Linda a hard time for interfering. When Johnny and Tim then meet to deal with some paperwork, Linda turns up to berate Tim.
When Linda confides in Max about what’s going on, he takes matters into his own hands by pretending to be Tim’s taxi driver and heading off with him.
Meanwhile, Julie is told that Nigel’s care home place will be available once he’s ready to leave the hospital. She soon faces another decision when Nigel asks to see Clare.
Elsewhere, Ravi worries when he learns that the police are plotting a sting operation to take down lower-tier people in the gang – which means that Mark could be caught out.
Also today, Patrick’s loved ones worry that he’s becoming overly reliant on the AI version of Anthony.
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Written by: Pete Lawson
Phil urges Julie to see that calling Clare for Nigel is the right thing to do, but she refuses.
Lexi finds out what’s happening and offers a new perspective to Julie, who finally decides to make contact with Clare.
Meanwhile, Linda warns Johnny that Max has taken Tim. Johnny has other issues on his mind as he finally tells Callum what’s been happening behind his back. At the same time, Max gives Tim a firm warning that he should never step foot in Walford again.
Elsewhere, Priya warns Ravi that he’ll lose everything if he tips off Mark about his possible arrest.
Also today, Howie visits Patrick to help him open up about how he feels.
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Written by: David Moor
Ravi continues to clash with Priya over whether he should warn Mark about the police’s intentions.
Vicki asks Mark to take her out for the evening, but he explains that he has a job to do first.
Meanwhile, Patrick encourages Howie to try to reunite with Kim. Patrick invites Kim and Denise for a drink at midday, but they’re greeted by Howie and some drag queens, who serenade Kim!
Elsewhere, Clare returns to Walford but gets upset when Nigel doesn’t recognise her at the hospital. Later, Lexi encourages Clare to make amends with Nigel while she still can.
Also today, Lauren gives Priya a sales job at the car lot.
Thursday 5th March 2026
Written by: Carey Andrews
Julie is unhappy when she finds out that Clare and Lexi have discharged Nigel from hospital without consulting her.
The community throws a party in Nigel’s honour. Chelsea steps in to support Clare as she faces fresh tensions with Julie.
Later, Clare and Phil take Nigel to the care home and help him to settle in. The enormity of the situation soon takes its toll on them…
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