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EastEnders has confirmed that Martin Fowler will be making his return to Walford soon.
Martin (James Bye) will head back to Albert Square after his teenage daughter Bex tries to take her own life in a devastating storyline.
Newly-released EastEnders teaser spoilers have revealed that the week commencing October 7 will be a big one for Martin.
Martin faces tensions with Bex's mum Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) once he's back, as everyone remains in shock over what the teenager tried to do.
However, Martin will also have other issues on his mind, as Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) makes his life even more difficult.
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Viewers saw Martin flee from the Square with his wife Stacey last month in the dramatic fallout from Phil Mitchell's attack.
Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey, has gone on maternity leave, but Martin's break was only ever planned to be a short one.
With Stacey and Martin's future resting in Ben's hands, what does he have in store for them now?
The short spoilers for the discussed week of episodes follow below.
Monday, October 7
Sonia gives Martin a tough reality check, Rainie struggles to hold things together, and Karen is touched by Bailey's latest request.
Tuesday, October 8
Recent actions catch up with Ben when Lola finds herself in danger. The Ahmeds rally round Mariam after learning an upsetting truth, and Rainie sees a glimmer of hope but is soon knocked back.
Thursday, October 10
Kathy takes matters into her own hands with Rainie, Jean gets some devastating news, and Ben continues to make Martin's life difficult.
Friday, October 11
Tensions reach breaking point between Martin and Ben, Kathy finds herself on the wrong side of Stuart, and Iqra has some shocking news for Arshad.
Full spoilers and pictures for these episodes will appear on Digital Spy as usual next week.
EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One.
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