Next week on EastEnders, Suki and Eve's wedding day arrives - but Nish is lurking and determined to stop it going ahead at all costs...
Elsewhere, Martin makes inroads with Ruby, Harvey provides Kathy with an alibi and Nigel meets the new arm of the Mitchell family.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, December 30 (Episode 7040)
Writer: Yasmeen Khan
Director: Christopher McGill
The Panesars prepare for Suki and Eve's wedding but the mood is soured when the police inform them that there has been a sighting of Nish in Walford. Meanwhile, Nish is doing his best to manipulate Nugget...
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Nigel encourages Phil to take him to The Vic to meet the new Mitchell clan but Harry ends up offending him. Later, Nigel opens up to Phil about his current circumstances and lets Phil help him.
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When the police ask Kathy more questions about Cindy's attack, Harvey steps in to give her an alibi. Martin overhears the conversation and accuses them of having an affair.
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This episode airs Monday, December 30 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
New Year's Eve (Episode 7041)
Writer: Simon Norman
Director: Christopher McGill
Martin turns down Zack's offer of a big NYE out and instead decides to spend the night with Ruby and Roman at the hospital.
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Jack and Penny have a heart to heart about the past.
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Suki and Eve head to Harry's Barn for their hen do, unaware that Nish is lurking in the shadows nearby....
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This episode airs New Year's Eve at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
New Year's Day (Episode 7042)
Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Christopher McGill
The residents of Walford turn out as Suki and Eve prepare to tie the knot, but can Nish throw a last-minute spanner in the works?
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Also: Freddie unwittingly causes trouble when he suggests that Kat and Alfie should get married again.
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This episode airs New Year's Day at 10pm on BBC One
Thursday, January 2 (Episode 7043)
Writer: Kevin Rundle
Director: Christopher McGill
Martin rushes to be with Stacey in her hour of need but she's put out that Ruby has come along for the ride and ends up snapping at her, annoying Martin.
Meanwhile, Ravi and Jack come to blows over Denise.
This episode airs Thursday, January 2 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Neil Wilkes
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