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Tuesday 27th October 2026
Well, that was revealing, eh? Yesterday’s episode dropped not one, but two Carter bombshells: Lee is following his mother Linda into alcohol addiction, and he also believes that his father, Mick, could be alive! Could this be? Well, we got interested and went back to 2022 to look at the facts…
We know from Mick’s backstory that an incident as a child left him fearful of water and, even though he conquered his fear, it was never his strongest area. When he dived into the ocean after Janine drove herself and Linda off the road, Linda and Janine both found their way to safety, while Mick, believing Linda was still trapped beneath the water, dove back in. He didn’t resurface.
Janine is currently in prison for perverting the course of justice and gave birth to a baby boy while inside, Mick’s child. We also know she’s returning for a guest stint shortly.
Eventually, the police and Linda drew a line under the situation and had Mick legally presumed dead, but it turns out that Lee, as his eldest son, has overturned this, believing in the possibility that Mick could have emerged amnesiac, with no way of knowing where home is!
Could Lee be right? And is this a precursor to Mick’s return? Will he come back from the dead to whisk his L away to her happily ever after? We’d bet our pay cheque on it…
Anyway, onto the present now, and Amy‘s about to learn that Craig is only after her money as he turns violent and hits her next week! And what’s more, as that’s happening, Jack Branning has teamed up with former love rival, and Amy’s former stepfather, Sean Slater, who promised Roxy he would always watch out for their girl. And when it comes to Roxy, Sean means it!
Meanwhile, Linda’s busy trying to support Nancy through her surrogacy, but Lee feels pushed out and once again retreats to the bottom of a bottle. Can he snap out of his depression before it’s too late?
Unfortunately for Max, when he tries to lend a helping hand, Nancy’s having none of it, warning the Branning lothario away from her family! Not one to be put off, Max later declares to Lauren that no matter what Nancy says, he will be part of the Carter family – whether they like it or not!
Finally, completing the Carter chaos next week, Elaine and Ian once more come to blows as tempers flare up… But with the history these two have, will the pain soon turn to pleasure again?
Stranger things have happened in Walford!
Until next time, be kind.
The Curator
Week Commencing: 2nd – 5th November 2026
Directed by: Lance Kneeshaw
Monday 2nd November 2026
Written by: Jonny O’Neill
Sean faces tense times with Jack after a failed night of searching for Amy. They update the family on what’s going on and berate Max for giving Amy her inheritance early.
Lily uncovers evidence that Amy opened an online bank account using Charli’s tablet, so this information is handed over to the police.
Amy is nervous as she hides out in a bedsit with Craig.
Craig tries to find them a place to stay abroad, but when he realises the bank account has been frozen, he hits Amy.
Cindy is unhappy when she sees Max spending time with Linda.
The former couple argue at The Vic, but could Cindy’s outlook change after she has a heart-to-heart with Kat?
Gemma tries to make new friends.
Ian thinks about some advice from Ned and decides to host a bonfire night in Walford.
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Written by: Jonny O’Neill
Amy’s family continue to worry about her disappearance.
Sean suggests that Denise should record a plea video to tug on Amy’s heartstrings and hopefully lure her back to the Square.
Linda worries that Lee is drinking too much, so she encourages him to go sober for a week.
However, when Linda agrees to attend Nancy’s antenatal class instead of Lee, it leads to Lee feeling pushed out and getting drunk again. He crosses the line by turning up at the class to cause a scene.
Ned convinces Ian to give Ryder a job.
Gemma continues her search for new friends.
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Written by: Lauren Klee
Ian threatens to call off his bonfire night event when he discovers that Ryder’s fireworks can’t be used as they’re out of date. Resorting to an emergency plan, he asks Elaine if he can borrow some of hers. Elaine gets the wrong idea and assumes that Ian is asking her on a date, so the crossed wires lead to her refusing to help to save face.
Ryder and Oscar up the ante by stealing Elaine’s fireworks, which leads to her clashing with Ian. Ian interrupts Elaine’s anger by kissing her!
Max tries to play peacemaker between Linda, Nancy and Lee after recent tensions.
Linda is unimpressed, though. She warns Max to stay out of family business and asks him to leave.
Honey suggests that Gemma should set up a book club to bring the women of Walford together.
Thursday 5th November 2026
Written by: Lauren Klee
Max tries to address the recent family argument in a chat with Nancy. Nancy gets annoyed when Max tries to criticise Lee, so she orders him to stay out of their family business.
Later, Max remains determined to insert himself into the Carter family when they finally call a truce after the earlier argument.
Nicola rallies support from Sharon and the other women of Walford to join Gemma’s book club.
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