Next week on EastEnders, Janine and Mick's wedding arrives - but with him still harbouring doubts, will he go through with it?
Elsewhere, Phil's back in the Square, Ricky and Sam get closer and Shirley's on a mission to expose Janine.
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Monday, December 19 (Episode 6610)
Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Chris McGill
Keeble visits Kat and demands that she get Phil to return to Walford pronto.
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After Ricky tells Sam that she's a loser in love, he tracks her down in the cafe to apologise. Later, she kisses him on the cheek under the mistletoe.
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Alfie begs Kat to step in as Snow White in the panto when Honey falls ill at the last minute. She agrees but refuses to let him, as the Prince, kiss her as part of the act. The performance goes down well and in the finale, Alfie makes a grand speech, which is clearly about how he feels for Kat. When he goes to kiss her anyway, how will she react?
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Also: Scarlett worries that Mick will eventually discover the lie about the car crash, but Janine insists that Mick must never find out - unaware that Shirley has heard some of the conversation...
This episode airs Monday, December 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, December 20 (Episode 6611)
Writer: Jessica Barnes
Director: Chris McGill
Jay and Lola ask her specialist about the clinical trial that Ben found, but he tells them that it's too soon to try the trial and it's highly unlikely to be successful. Later, Jay tells Ben that they need to make this Christmas count as it could be Lola's last.
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Kat admits to Stacey that she's confused about how she feels for Alfie and for Phil. When Alfie makes a big gesture, Kat's thrilled and agrees that they can all have a magical Moon Christmas together.
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Also: Ricky and Sam share a kiss on their second date, while Scarlett's rattled when Shirley asks questions about Janine's secret.
This episode airs Tuesday, December 20 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Thursday, December 22 (Episode 6612)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Chris McGill
Mick goes out on his stag do - and when Callum tries to talk to him about his lingering feelings for Linda, Mick's insistent that Janine is the woman for him. Meanwhile, Shirley continues to keep a close eye on Janine and when she slips out, Shirley follows her - only to see her meeting a man in a bar. What is Janine up to?
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Helping Janine with her dress, Sonia tells her that she doesn't have to go through with the wedding because she's pregnant but Janine replies that nothing will stop her from becoming Mrs Carter.
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Phil's back and Billy confronts him about not being there for him in the last few weeks. Phil's horrified to learn about Lola's diagnosis, but how will Billy react when he discovers that Phil was the one who grassed him up?
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Lola and Lexi plait each other's hair but they're both devastated when some of Lola's hair comes out in Lexi's hand.
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This episode airs Thursday, December 22 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Friday, December 23 (Episode 6613)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Chris McGill
The day of Mick and Janine's wedding arrives.
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Linda offers Mick a final opportunity to escape his wedding to Janine. How will he react?
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Meanwhile, at the registry office, Janine anxiously awaits Mick's arrival and when she sees Ricky alone, she's convinced Mick's going to ditch her. Mick shows up and asks to speak to Janine alone...
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Alfie confronts Phil after he refuses to let Kat and the boys go to the Christmas carol fundraiser.
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Patrick suggests that Denzel make Amy a mix tape as a Christmas present - and when he delivers the gift, she's thrilled.
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As the residents gather for the concert, Rocky stuns everyone by announcing that he has a very special guest singer lined up.
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Also: Linda's put out when Zack reveals that Jada plans to visit at Christmas, while Lola vows not to go down without a fight.
This episode airs Friday, December 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One
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