Picture Spoilers: Next week on EastEnders (Dec 23-26)

Next week on EastEnders, it’s a Christmas that the Beales and the Knights will never forget as Cindy and Junior’s affair is exposed in spectacular fashion.

Elsewhere, Phil struggles with feeling isolated as the big day approaches, Yolande finally finds peace over the Pastor Clayton saga and Denise gets the festive flutters for both Ravi and Jack.

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

Monday, December 23 (Episode 7035)

Writer:Lauren Klee

Director:Karl Neilson

Stacey heads over to talk to Martin about Ruby but is taken aback to learn that they are now living with each other. Martin insists that there’s nothing between him and Ruby, unwittingly offending Stacey in the process.

Kim’s attempts to rally the Walford Christmas choir on the eve of their performance don’t quite go to plan.

Also: Cindy learns that a recording of her affair with Junior is in the wrong hands, Yolande forgets about the anniversary of Patrick’s son Paul’s death and Peter and Lauren continue to argue about recent events.

This episode airs Monday, December 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer

Christmas Eve (Episode 7036)

Writer: Lauren Klee

Director: Karl Neilson

Having sorted things with Patrick, Yolande heads to church to meet with other women who were assaulted by Pastor Clayton. Buoyed by the occasion, she heads to the Community Centre to lend a hand.

Also: Ravi promises to keep Denise safe, George invites Cindy and the Beales to The Vic for Christmas dinner and the residents of Walford gather in the Square for the choir service.

This episode airs Christmas Eve at 7.45pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer

Christmas Day (Episodes 7037 and 7038)

Writer:Simon Ashdown

Director: Karl Neilson

The Knights and The Beales meet at The Vic for a Christmas dinner they will never forget as the shocking truth about Cindy and Junior is finally revealed and all hell breaks loose…

Ravi drops off a present from Avani to Denise. Later, Jack and Amy arrive before the family head off to The Vic in unison. It’s clear that Denise has feelings for both Jack and Ravi…

Also: Phil joins the Mitchells at No.1 for dinner but leaves early when he sees a warm moment between Sharon and Teddy, while Stacey is put out when Ruby shows up at the Slater family Christmas meal.

These episodes air Christmas Day at 7.30pm and 10.35pm on BBC One

Boxing Day (Episode 7039)

Writer: Simon Ashdown

Director: Karl Neilson

Ravi and Denise enjoy a quiet drink at Walford East and later, she heads back to No.20, where she shares a warm exchange with Jack.

Also: Fury and accusations fly between the Beales and the Knights, Phil continues to shut Sharon out and Stacey attempts unsuccessfully to speak to Martin again.

This episode airs Boxing Day at 8.30pm on BBC One