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EDITORIAL
Tuesday 14th April 2026
It’s that time of year again when the biggest battle in Walford kicks off — and no, it’s not the flowers blooming. It’s election season! With both Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock in the running, someone’s going to come out on top… and you can bet the winner will make life miserable for the runner‑up.
But take a look at the way Ian’s eyeing Elaine this week. Maybe there’s more behind his sudden desire to “bury the hatchet” than we first thought. Elaine might want to keep her guard up though — his new girlfriend Bea’s getting more unhinged by the day!
Someone else who’s been through the wringer lately is poor Ravi Gulati (though let’s be honest, he’s caused half of it himself). After trapping Harry and Kojo, battering Nugget — which will blow up at the worst possible moment — triggering his epilepsy, dealing with Avani and Suki’s desperate attempt to play mum again, and agreeing to become Walford’s newest police informant, Ravi’s been spiralling. Self‑harm, avoidance, the lot. This week he finally takes a step in the right direction when Suki reaches out… but will it be enough?
Next week, Priya becomes so worried about Ravi refusing to leave the house that she lies to him, steals a car from the lot, and drives him out of Walford — except the real plan is to get him admitted for psychiatric help. Naturally, Ravi clocks what’s happening, kicks off, and the whole clan ends up in chaos in the car.
Meanwhile, things are heating up elsewhere — and we’re starting to think we should put money on Cindy being the Bride. Max and the blonde vixen are heading home with baby Jimmy after nursery pick‑up when the weather turns. With Nugget suffering a seizure in the back seat, Priya loses control of the vehicle…
At this rate, Ravi won’t be the only one needing a doctor…
Sadly, there’s one person the doctors can’t save. Nigel Bates is slipping away, and this week Julie reads to him in a deeply personal moment — realising her time with her husband is running out.
And making things worse, stubborn Phil refuses to get involved. So what happens next?
When Sam confides in nephew Mark that the Mitchell siblings — who haven’t appeared together onscreen since 2006 — have never been the same since Peggy died, Mark makes a fateful choice. With Nigel fading, Sam panicking, and Phil refusing to budge, Mark picks up the phone… and calls his dad.
Will Grant Mitchell return to his old stomping ground? We already know the answer. The real question is whether he’ll get there in time.
Until next week…
Regards,
The Curator
Week Commencing: 20th April – 24th April 2026
Directed by: Danny Albury
Monday 20th April 2026
Written by: Kevin Rundle
Priya continues to worry about Ravi, so she takes him to hospital to seek help. At the same time, Nugget confronts Will and his friends over the video once again. However, he soon runs off after ending up humiliated.
When Ravi finds out what happened, he tracks his son down and orders the entire family to come home immediately.
Meanwhile, Alfie helps Lauren to get the edge in the battle for the car lot, revealing that he knows a supplier who’s offering cheap vintage cars. He points out that Lauren could restore them and sell them on for a profit.
Lauren makes a deal with Phil for him to carry out the repairs. Mark then asks Phil if he can take on the work on his behalf. However, when the first car arrives, it’s not what Lauren had expected.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Written by: Kevin Rundle
Ravi suggests a ‘reset day’ for his family, where they play games and watch films. Priya realises that Ravi is fixating on the idea of keeping everyone safe, which means staying inside.
As Priya worries, the troubling situation comes to a head when Nugget makes a discovery and confronts his father.
Meanwhile, Mark confirms that there’s no chance of making a profit on the first car that Lauren has been supplied with, but he promises to help her recoup her money.
Elsewhere, as they both attend the council gala, Elaine and Ian decide to put their past tensions behind them.
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Written by: Kevin Rundle
Nugget gives Ravi some harsh home truths following the latest revelations. Priya tries to sneak out of the home, but Ravi is still obsessed with keeping them all safe and stops her. She suggests they should leave Walford together, but her real aim is to get Ravi some help.
As Priya takes a vehicle from the car lot and heads to the hospital with the family, Ravi realises that he’s being tricked. Nugget also has a seizure, which leads to Priya losing control of the car. They hurtle straight into Max and Cindy, who are driving home from a nursery event with Jimmy.
Meanwhile, the Mitchells rally round Lexi. Phil discovers the real reason that she hasn’t wanted to attend school recently.
Later, Sam warns Phil that Nigel’s pneumonia is getting worse.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Written by: James Payne
In the aftermath of the crash, Ravi separates himself from his family and Priya is shocked when she finds him on a bridge.
Priya talks to Ravi and finally convinces him that he needs professional help, so he agrees to get down to safety.
Meanwhile, Max manages to get Jimmy and Cindy out of the car and is relieved that they both seem fine. At the hospital, Max and Cindy continue to grow closer.
Elsewhere, Mark suggests that Grant should be informed of Nigel’s worsening health. Sam is sceptical as the Mitchell siblings are so distant at the moment, but Mark points out that this could bring them together again. Going a step further, Mark leaves Grant a voicemail and asks him to return.
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