SHOCKING NEWS!!! EastEnders reveals dramatic New Year stories in 31 spoiler pictures

Monday 29 December: An important day for the Beales and Brannings arrives

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Jimmy is being christened, although there’s some back and forth over whether Max will be welcome at the ceremony. Lauren and Peter are worried about Max and Cindy meeting for the first time, and Max’s bad behaviour at Christmas is also fresh in everyone’s memory.

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Monday 29 December: Lauren tries to concentrate on the day ahead

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But will Max ruin things for her?

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Monday 29 December: The situation becomes even more complicated

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Jack drops a bombshell.

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Monday 29 December: Lauren makes her final decision

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She warns Max that he’s not welcome at the church. However, Max soon decides to take matters into his own hands by attending anyway.

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Monday 29 December: Harry returns to the Square

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But he’s not pleased by what he sees when he’s back.

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Monday 29 December: Ravi also arrives back in Walford

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He warmly reunites with his family.

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Monday 29 December: Harry starts to plot revenge

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He wants Ravi to suffer for everything he’s done…

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Monday 29 December: Ravi and Priya are oblivious to Harry watching on

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Ravi may need to watch his back…

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Tuesday 30 December: Max sparks tensions at the church

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He’s not welcome… but when has that ever stopped him?

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Tuesday 30 December: Max and Cindy come face-to-face

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A row unfolds.

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Tuesday 30 December: Lauren and Peter are unhappy

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This certainly isn’t what they’d hoped for on Jimmy’s special day.

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Tuesday 30 December: Max stands his ground

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His attitude is sure to make matters worse.

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Tuesday 30 December: It’s a relief for everyone when Max leaves

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The service can get back on track.

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Tuesday 30 December: Max returns home with Oscar

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Oscar encourages Max to make things right, but Max doesn’t want to hear it.

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Wednesday 31 December: Max is ready to fight for his family

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After yet more mistakes, he wants to turn things around.

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Wednesday 31 December: Jack is uneasy

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He doesn’t want Max to make things worse.

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Wednesday 31 December: Cindy and Ian are nearby

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They witness Max making a scene.

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Wednesday 31 December: Oscar and Lauren are also there

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Are Max’s kids interested in reconciling with him?

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Wednesday 31 December: Max is determined to have the last word

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Will he make any progress?

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Wednesday 31 December: Honey and Billy keep an eye on Nigel for a while

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Phil and Julie are out looking for care home options.