Picture Spoilers: Next week on EastEnders (October 12-15)

Next week on EastEnders, Kat and Alfie are on the brink as she spirals with her grief over Zoe.

Meanwhile, Ned discovers Lauren and Mark’s affair and turns it to his advantage, Craig gaslights Amy into handing over her phone and Ryder opens up further to Nicola about his sexuality.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!

Monday, October 12

Episode: 7415
Writer:Aodhan Gallagher
Director:George Siougas

Josh offers his support as Kat continues to struggle in the aftermath of Zoe’s death.

Ryder’s under increasing pressure from his dad after an old football coach encourages him to resume playing. Later, Ryder opens up to Nicola about the man he’s been seeing and shares his concerns about the influence Ned has over his life. After some encouragement, Ryder decides to have an important chat with his mum – unaware that Ned has overheard him asking to speak to her.

Lauren and Mark have a clandestine meeting at No.31 but they soon realise that someone else was in the house. Later, Lauren assures Mark that it was probably just a handyman but Ned reveals to Mark that he was the one who overheard them – and wants a favour from him.

Also on Monday: Denise advises Amy to focus on her studies rather than being distracted by her new boyfriend.

This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.

Tuesday, October 13

Episode: 7416
Writer:Poz Watson
Director: George Siougas

Mark agrees to meet with Ned in private but receives a shocking request – and after Lauren tells him to do whatever it takes to keep their affair secret, Mark reluctantly carries out Ned’s orders.

Any invites Lily over to Craig’s flat, unaware that Lily has told Ricky where she’s going and that they will be joined by the rest of the group.

Meanwhile, after learning that Amy has been skipping classes, Jack decides that it’s time to talk to his daughter – and when he does, he’s left with the impression that her recent behaviour is because of Denise’s illness.

Also on Tuesday: Nancy and Zac meet up for a drink, while Jean tries to lift Kat by giving her flowers that remind her of Zoe.

This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.

Wednesday, October 14

Episode: 7417
Writer:James Payne
Director: George Siougas

Amy’s tight-lipped when Penny tries to quiz her – all the while Craig is bombarding her with messages.

After he finds Denzel’s ID in his flat, Craig confronts Amy then asks her to prove her loyalty by handing over her phone, where he discovers a shirtless picture of Denzel that he recently sent.

Craig says that he accepts her explanation but his resentment of Denzel deepens.

Mark and Lauren talk things through.

Kat pushes away loved ones and turns to alcohol before suffering a breakdown. Phil intervenes to take control of the situation but her behaviour spirals again when she returns to The Vic.

This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.

Thursday, October 15

Episode: 7418
Writer: James Payne
Director: George Siougas

Kat and Alfie’s marriage hangs in the balance as their almighty row continues at The Vic…

This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.