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Tuesday 7th April 2026
Poor Nicola, eh? We know she can be a poisonous ball of twisted anger sometimes, but when it comes to her kids she’ll do anything. Watching her struggle to even hold her baby girl was heart-breaking, and Laura Doddington deserves every single sentence of praise she’s getting.
Another standout this week was Josh, as we saw a rare emotional side when he confronted long‑lost twin Jasmine — and confronted the question of whether she meant to kill their father. But it was the look of raw devastation as she walked away that ensured Joshua Vaughan will be remembered when the next Soap Awards roll around.
Next week, Vicki and Ross are gearing up for their stag and hen dos — and of course, this being Walford, we can hardly expect things to go smoothly. With Joel‘s sentencing due, Vicki is worried about his eventual release. She’s delighted when Ross arranges an alternative to coming back to Walford, and happily, the marriage can now go ahead.
Of course there’s still her one night stand with Zack to worry about. Even though nothing is currently happening, this week a passionate moment is caught on a camera – and soon used to blackmail Vicki! Eventually, she decides to come clean to Ross about her feelings for Zack! Is there a way forward for the pair?
Meanwhile, things are never simple for the Panesar family, and next week is no different. Still struggling to break through to a traumatised Ravi, Priya lets slip to Suki what’s really been going on.
When Nugget discovers that someone has posted a video of him having a seizure online, he’s horrified — and when he turns to his dad for support, Ravi is nowhere to be found. Ravi’s even less impressed to learn that Suki now knows the state of his mental health.
But Suki steps up, offering to pay for a private counsellor so her stepson can finally get the help he desperately needs. The question is: will Ravi swallow his pride, accept the support, and open up to the closest thing he’s ever had to a mum?
Meanwhile, things are never simple between Max and Lauren, are they? Despite him nearly ousting her from the car lot and the ongoing struggle to raise money for little Jimmy’s schooling, Lauren is determined to prove she’s not just her dad’s equal in the business, but his better. To make things interesting, a challenge is issued: if Lauren can sell £80,000 worth of cars in a week, Max will give her his half of the business! But how much more rowing can this fragile truce take? And even if Lauren does win, will Max keep his word?
Now then… where did we leave that last egg? Hmm…
Until next time…
The Curator
Week Commencing: 13th April – 16th April 2026
Directed by: Paulette Randall
Monday 13th April 2026
Written by: Brian Kirkwood
The atmosphere is tense between Vicki and Ross following the news that Joel may have to live back in Walford once he’s released. Vicki warns Ross that she can’t marry him if he chooses Joel over her.
Zack tells Sam about his previous passion with Vicki. He’s then asked to step in as the stripper at Vicki’s hen party. Kathy senses a connection between Zack and Vicki, so she spontaneously sets off the fire alarm to stop Vicki from making a big mistake.
Vicki and Zack decide to sneak off together and share a kiss, but Vicki pulls away when she hears Ross nearby. Sadly, the damage has already been done as somebody has secretly recorded them.
Meanwhile, Bea agrees to go on a date with Ian.
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Written by: Johnny Candon
Vicki rejects Zack once again, insisting that there can’t be anything between them. She’s reassured that she’s made the right decision when Ross agrees to sort alternative living arrangements for Joel once he’s out of prison.
Later, a disappointed Zack tells Vicki that he’ll move on from their recent tryst. However, Vicki soon receives an anonymous blackmail text which contains an image of them kissing.
Meanwhile, Kim orders Oscar to act as a guinea pig for Josh at the salon, but the tension is too much for Oscar and he flees.
Elsewhere, Bea copies Honey by purchasing an identical dress and wearing it for her date with Ian. She insists on them both joining Honey and Billy for their meal at Knight Fusion and “treats” everyone by paying for it. However, nobody realises that she’s using the fraudulent credit card.
Also today, Sam tells Zack that her results are clear.
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Written by: Poz Watson
Vicki suspects that Zoe could be her blackmailer. She confides in Mark about the problem and he decides to track the phone. Before long, Vicki has a new theory and believes that her tormentor could be Ian.
When Vicki, Zack and Mark all confront Ian, he’s shocked to learn of her affair with Zack – and the fact that Kathy knew about it. Ian urges Vicki to tell Ross the truth. Shortly afterwards, the blackmailer demands £20,000 in return for keeping the secret.
Meanwhile, Nugget is upset to learn that someone at school recorded footage of him having a seizure and posted it online. Ravi promises to sort it out for his son.
Elsewhere, Oscar decides to put Lauren and Max to the test as they continue to clash over their sales techniques at the car lot.
Also today, Ross recruits the men of Walford to rehearse a flash mob as a wedding surprise for Vicki.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Written by: Yasmeen Khan
Vicki warns Zack that she’s going to stand up to the blackmailer by telling Ross the truth.
She tries to speak to Ross, but when he has to visit a work client, the couple agree to meet for lunch. Will Vicki finally confess all?
Meanwhile, Nugget discovers that Will recorded the video and posted it online. He confronts Will and expects support from Ravi, but is disappointed when his father isn’t his usual self.
Later, Suki meets with Priya and when she hears what’s been going on, she offers to pay for Ravi to have private therapy. However, Ravi gets upset that Suki now knows the truth.
Elsewhere, Ian and Bea share their first kiss.
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