Nigel on EastEnders on October 20, 2025 / BBC
Next week on EastEnders, Nigel decides to take his beloved car for one last outing but is unable to cope and crashes.
Meanwhile, Teddy sets off in search of Harry, Johnny gets a new business opportunity and Kat is at the end of her tether with Zoe.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week’s new episodes!
Monday, October 20
Episode: 7209
Writer: Lisa Gifford
Director: Laurence Wilson
After George grows concerned about Kojo’s whereabouts, Okie tells Harry to sort it. Harry calls Kojo but tells him to just run.
Meanwhile, at The Albert, Jasmine supports Gina but when Oscar shows up he attempts to impress Jasmine and is given short shrift. Gina and Jasmine decide to go for a drink somewhere else but their night takes a troubling turn…
Oscar has his ankle tag removed but his happiness is short-lived after a discussion with Lauren.
Zoe is keen to sort the PI but Kat tells her that Sharon is still away so it will have to wait. Later, Kat and Alfie are frustrated as Zoe and Jean continue to bicker.
Nigel accidentally damages his car before the sale and is forced to accept a reduced fee from Lauren. After an argument with Julie, Nigel sneaks off for one last drive but he quickly becomes overwhelmed and crashes…
Also on Monday: Elaine and Callum encourage Johnny to explore a business opportunity with an old client.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Tuesday, October 21
Episode: 7210
Writer: Lisa Gifford
Director: Laurence Wilson
Okie fumes at Harry and insists that he call back Kojo and tell him to return to the handlers… but when Harry refuses, Okie issues a threat.
Kat promises Zoe she will help her find her son, but then discovers that Zoe has been dipping into the till.
Johnny’s ex-client Tim arrives at The Vic for their business meeting and impresses Elaine, but when Callum arrives he’s surprised that Tim isn’t what he expected.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Wednesday, October 22
Episode: 7211
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Laurence Wilson
Nigel’s troubled by the accident but Julie is adamant that she was the one driving. Nigel sets off on a mission and later decides to hand himself in to Jack.
Zoe overhears Kat telling Alfie that she will have to leave if she doesn’t buck her ideas up.
Teddy tells Billy that he’s off to Cardiff to find Harry.
Also on Wednesday: Despite Callum’s reservations, Johnny agrees to become business partners with Tim.
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Thursday, October 23
Episode: 7212
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Laurence Wilson
Jack accompanies Nigel to the police station.
Billy’s unimpressed when Johnny tries to win over Lexi with gifts and tells Callum to put a stop to it.
Zoe and Kat rescue a cat trapped in The Vic and Zoe makes up with her mum before dropping another bombshell…
This episode of EastEnders streams from 6am on iPlayer and airs at 7.30pm on BBC One.
