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EDITORIAL
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Things move fast in soap. Only two weeks ago we were preparing to welcome back Clare Bates as she reunited with Nigel for the first time in 28 years! And what an emotional rollercoaster it was! Our hearts broke for Phil, Julie and Clare as they realised with devastating finality that Nigel’s time will soon come to an end. And then Clare fled , unable to cope. We know Grant will be back before the tearjerking final moments – check out the pics on the cover – but the petition to bring Gemma Bissix back full-time begins here!
Saying that, it seems, according to Gemma in a chat with the ever amazing Inside Soap‘s Soap Scoop, that Clare may be back sooner than we think and for much sadder reasons…
Onto next week now and Kim and Denise receive a shock when newcomer Sandra Goodwin (played by former Holby City star Dawn Steele), arrives in Walford searching for answers to Jasmine. It turns out, she’s the adoptive mother of Jasmine’s brother Joshua, and she wants to know more about Anthony‘s death. However, Joshua, played by Joshua Vaughan, follows her to Walford! Will he make tentative steps with his newfound family – and how will Zoe react when she realises her son is in Walford – and doesn’t want to see her?
Also next week, Lauren is still feeling nervous after her encounter with a thug and is determined to make sure that nothing of the sort happens again! Unfortunately, timid from her scare, she scares a customer off with her attitude and needs a shoulder from dad Max.
Later, she agrees to take him to the Beales’ Mother’s Day lunch, but the atmosphere turns sour when Lauren’s hero Mark turns up and asks for a quiet word! He comes up with a plan to guarantee her sales – but the cars he’s shifting ain’t exactly on the up-and-up and, pretty soon, Callum and his officers are knocking on Lauren’s door! When a furious Lauren confronts Mark, he sweet talks her, all the while using her business as a front for his dodgy dealings… And will Lauren give in to the undeniable attraction that’s constantly sizzling between them?
Until next time…
The Curator
Week Commencing: 16th March – 19th March 2026
Directed by: Indra Bhose
Monday 16th March 2026
Written by: Daran Little
Max supports Lauren as she tries to close a sale at the car lot. In return, Lauren agrees that Max can attend Mother’s Day lunch with the Beale family. However, Max soon finds himself at loggerheads with his loved ones and leaves early.
Mark approaches Lauren with a business proposition involving luxury cars. As Lauren agrees, she’s unaware that Mark has criminal motives.
Meanwhile, Linda is forced to invite Bea along to Mother’s Day celebrations in The Vic with Elaine. Bea ends up leaving early after clashing with Elaine over money. The mood gets worse when Max arrives and argues with Linda.
Later, Bea is rejected for a credit card and decides to set one up in Honey’s name instead.
Elsewhere, Jean returns to Walford and decides to make amends with Zoe.
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Written by: Daran Little
Lauren sells one of Mark’s cars, but Max questions the validity of the paperwork.
Later, Callum informs Lauren that the classic car that was stolen in her mugging has been found. He adds that other high value cars in the area have started to go missing. Smelling a rat, Lauren confronts Mark.
Meanwhile, newcomer Sandra arrives in Walford and turns out to be the adoptive mother of Zoe’s son Josh. Not long afterwards, Josh turns up in Walford in search of Sandra.
Elsewhere, Billy, Janet and Will arrive home without Honey, who is looking after her Aunt Caroline. Under pressure to start supporting herself, Bea lands a job at McClunky’s before her fraudulent credit card arrives.
Also today, Suki is shocked when Jack invites the Panesar family over for lunch to discuss the baby, which Vinny hadn’t mentioned to her.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Written by: Nk’iru Njoku
Josh wants answers about Jasmine, so he and Sandra join Denise and Kim for a drink. When Denise mentions Zoe, Josh clarifies that he doesn’t want anything to do with his biological mum.
Later, Sandra calls Denise and they both head to her flat to speak to Josh about Jasmine.
Meanwhile, Lauren and Peter are shocked when they learn how much it would cost for Jimmy to attend a specialist nursery. Will they have any luck when they ask their families for money?
Elsewhere, Billy starts to grow concerned about Bea’s obsession with his family.
Also today, Suki clashes with Penny and Vinny over the pregnancy.
Thursday 19th March 2026
Written by: Lawrie Jordan
Patrick writes a letter to Josh, detailing his life story.
After reading it, Josh returns to Walford and informs Kim and Denise that he’d like to meet the Trueman family next week. Josh also gets distracted by Oscar, who catches his eye.
Meanwhile, Max apologises to Linda and she invites him to spend the day with her and Annie. Max also tries to support Linda when Johnny harshly dismisses her in the Square.
Later, Linda is shocked by what she finds when she heads to see Max in The Albert.
Elsewhere, Billy accuses Bea of overstepping the mark when she gets Will a Saturday job at Harry’s Barn.
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