EastEnders has confirmed that a controversial incident will get all of Walford talking in upcoming weeks.

The BBC has released a brief synopsis for episodes airing between 6 October and 9 October, with the final episode of the week set to be a very special one indeed.

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In that episode, something will happen at Walford High that will spark a “heated” debate.

While further spoilers haven’t been released yet, 9 October is the night that BBC Three will air a special one-off documentary titled EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere.

Related to the documentary, the soap has been exploring the issue of sexist online radicalisation through the character of Joel Marshall.

Since his arrival on Albert Square, Joel has taken advice from a vile online influencer. He has made sexist comments to multiple women, sexually assaulted a woman on the Tube and filmed it, recorded himself having sex with Avani Nandra-Hart without her permission, and leaked explicit footage of Stacey Slater for all of Walford to see.

We know that Joel is set to clash with Sharon Watts in upcoming scenes, and that Tommy Moon has started to feel uncomfortable at some of his friend’s actions. Could we see a turning point?

The full teaser spoilers for the week in question follow:

Monday, 6 October – 7.30pm

The Mitchells join forces to support Callum, Harry’s happiness is short-lived when a worrying situation comes to light, and Suki extends an olive branch.

Tuesday, 7 October – 7.30pm

Callum is forced to admit the truth, George inadvertently makes a situation worse, and Teddy makes a risky decision.

Wednesday, 8 October – 7.30pm

Phil is touched by Julie’s support. Suki receives unsolicited advice from her family as she prepares to make a decision. Harry attempts to take matters into his own hands.

Thursday, 9 October – 7.30pm

An incident at Walford High sparks a heated debate.