This week on EastEnders, it's absolute carnage in Albert Square as Cindy and Ian make a dramatic return.
How will George react when he comes face to face with 'Rose' after all these years? And will Cindy be reunited with her daughters? Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!
Monday, August 28 (Episode 6757)
Writer: Lauren Klee
Director: Karl Neilson
Ian calls Peter and demands that he bring Cindy back home but while Peter's back is turned Cindy runs off to Walford to track down Kathy - and when she finally does, all hell breaks loose between the pair.
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As Anna celebrates her 21st birthday, Gina takes her for a glow-up at Fox & Hair while Elaine, Linda and George secretly transform the Vic into a Spanish fiesta. The emotions of the day take over and George steps outside for a breather...
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Ian arrives in the Square determined to get Cindy away as quickly as possible, but they are stopped in their tracks when George steps out of The Vic.
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This episode airs Monday, August 28 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Tuesday, August 29 (Episode 6758)
Writer: Lauren Klee
Director: Karl Neilson
George is stunned to see Cindy and is not best pleased when he learns that she was unaware he was in Walford and didn't come back for him.
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Ian waits in the launderette but is found by Peter, who soon realises why his dad wanted to keep Cindy away from Walford. Later, Ian goes to The Vic in search of Cindy and bumps into Sharon and Phil...
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Cindy quizzes George on their daughters but he lies and claims they are both still in Spain. But when Linda interrupts and tells George to get back to Anna's party, Cindy realises her daughters are there and heads out into a packed Vic...
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This episode airs Tuesday, August 29 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Wednesday, August 30 (Episode 6759)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Karl Neilson
The party is in full swing when Cindy's arrival sends shockwaves through The Vic. Anna and Gina confront their mother then head to Peggy's to get drunk, but things soon spiral.
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Sharon finds the courage to talk to Ian, while Phil is insistent that he wants him gone. Later, Ian visits Kathy and leaves her shocked when he explains Cindy's involvement with the Knights.
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Elsewhere, Bobby admits to Ian that he thinks Cindy and Anna will hate him for what he did to Lucy.
This episode airs Wednesday, August 30 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
Thursday, August 31 (Episode 6760)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Karl Neilson
The fallout from Ian and Cindy's return continues as they find refuge at Alfie's place. Meanwhile, Anna tells Bobby that they are better off staying friends - and an overwhelmed George breaks down.
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This episode airs Thursday, August 31 at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer
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