Belinda Owusu as Libby Fox on EastEnders / BBC
Next week on EastEnders, Libby Fox returns to Albert Square as Denise finally comes clean to her family about her blood cancer diagnosis.
Meanwhile, Ian is determined to fight his case, Vinny and Penny take their next big step and Billy tries to get things back on track with Honey.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, June 15
Episode: 7347
Writer: Chloe Timms
Director: Vito Bruno
Vinny feels sidelined after attending a birth-planning appointment with Penny.
Denise ignores calls from Walford General, not wanting to start her treatment until she’s ready. A desperate Jack opens up to Phil about the situation and they try to come up with a way to get through to her.
The Fox-Truemans do their best to support Chelsea and Jordan following his accident.
The family celebrate Kim and Howie’s engagement in The Vic, although Chelsea clocks that Denise is distracted. Denise panics when Jack and Phil arrive, terrified that they will reveal her diagnosis, and after a wobble, Denise herself announces her diagnosis to the pub, leaving everyone stunned.
Also on Monday: Kathy comforts Ian, while Honey spends time with Billy, relieved that Bea has moved out to stay with Mo.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC Two.
Tuesday, June 16
Episode: 7348
Writer: Carey Andrews
Director: Vito Bruno
Denise returns home and gathers herself before finally getting back in touch with the hospital. Chelsea calls Libby as the family promise Denise that they will keep everything running smoothly at home during her month on the ward.
Later, Libby arrives back in Walford to support her mum and shares an emotional moment with Chelsea. Denise heads to the hospital to begin treatment, determined to survive for the sake of her family.
Vinny admits to Penny that he feels pushed aside before reaffirming his commitment to her and asking her to move in with him.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC Two.
Wednesday, June 17
Episode: 7349
Writer: Rory John Nugent
Director: Vito Bruno
Honey and Billy head out on a date together, but will things go according to plan?
Ian thinks that Johnny is lacking focus on his case and sacks him before seeking new legal counsel.
Vinny’s excited about moving in with Penny, but she’s harbouring worries about telling Gina that she’s moving out.
Also on Wednesday: Libby secretly messages Sheila, Gray’s nan, about helping out with the costs of caring for Jordan but is caught in the act by Chelsea.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 8.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, June 18
Episode: 7350
Writer: Nadine Flynn
Director: Vito Bruno
Ian turns to Kathy for money to hire a top solicitor for his case.
Bea overhears Billy telling Alfie about his date with Honey and exploits the situation by taking Honey out for a drink.
With Libby for support, Chelsea meets up with Sheila, who confirms that she no longer has contact with Gray. When Sheila offers financial help for Jordan, Chelsea initially accepts but later returns it feeling guilt-ridden.
Also on Thursday: Penny and Gina avoid revealing their respective moving-out plans.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 8.30pm on BBC One.
