This week, the day we have been dreading finally arrives as Nigel Bates finally slipped away. As the tears flowed around the square and around the nation, just what is next for Julie and Phil?

Meanwhile, Cindy and Max take their relationship to the next level, but is it as simple as that in mind of what we know about New Years Day?

Elsewhere, the Slaters throw a party for Mo and Priya tries to pick up the pieces of Ravi's breakdown.

This week, Ravi's mental health crisis reaches breaking point and revelations aplenty bring everything to a fiery conclusion - but how will Priya pick up the pieces as Ravi gets the care he needs? And will the family ever be the same again?

Meanwhile Mark begins to play Lauren like a fiddle as he steps in to save her from an embarrassing situation, but is she really having an affair by New Years Day?

Elsewhere, Elaine and Ian grow closer, as Bea plans her own campaign for her new boyfriend and Lexi causes headaches for Callum.

This week, Zack and Vicki give in to passion once more but someone is watching from the shadows...By the end of the week, the secret is safe and Zack is the best man - so just how long before it all blows up?

Elsewhere, Bea is desperate to cover her tracks and her relationship with Ian goes up a notch, but is she Bealey in love with him?

Meanwhile, Ravi hits rock bottom and Max and Lauren go head to head.

This week the verdict is in as Jasmine finally stands trial for Anthony's death - but how is she going to adjust to life back on the square?

And just how long can Josh and Oscar resist temptation? Meanwhile Nicola and George are united and in love but can Penny really keep her secrets safe with a fake DNA test?

Elsewhere Bea has eyes for Ian of all people and Vicki and Ross have to face reality - but will they make it up the aisle?

This week, Penny makes an awful realisation - Vinnie's not the Daddy! But given the choice between Suki and Nicola as potential grandparents to who we know will become baby Ethan, just what will she decide to do?

Meanwhile, it's every mother's nightmare for Nicola as she is rushed to hospital as an emergency begins to unfold. What does the future hold for little Ivy?

Elsewhere, Bea turns to A.I to take on Billy, Vicki and Zack fight temptation and is romance blossoming between Ian and Elaine?

This week, Josh and Oscar's chance encounter turns passionate, with Oscar unaware of exactly who he is falling into bed with. But which way will his heart land? And just how long before Jasmine is back on the square?

Elsewhere, Bea has her claws into Will and now Honey. Could McKlunky's latest employee be about to take advantage of Honey's medical problems?

Meanwhile, Zack's pockets are empty and Suki looks to be a thorn in Penny's side, but is all as happy as it seems between Vinnie and Penny...?

APOLOGIES BUT WE'RE NOT HERE NEXT WEEK!

This week, Mark finally gets his chance to catch his rat but it's Ravi's mental health that is the real threat. Can Priya keep the love of her life above water or is Ravi too far down a very sad rabbit hole?

Meanwhile, the car lot is under new management, much to Lauren's annoyance.

Elsewhere, Phil avoids his responsibilities and Oscar has two new jobs...for about two days.

This week, Claire Bates finally returns to Walford but what she discovers about Nigel is difficult for all. As Julie and Phil prepare to move Nigel to the care home, just what does the future hold for him and his loved ones?

Meanwhile, Max takes matters into his own hands as he extracts revenge on Tim for what he has done to Johnny - but just why is Linda the bad guy in the situation?

Elsewhere, Mark the plumber has finally found his leak and Howie puts on a show for Kim.