EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders has released its first set of spoilers ahead of its big return early next month.

The BBC soap has been on hiatus since June, after running out of regular episodes to air due to the coronavirus pandemic impacting filming.

Now, after three months away, we'll rejoin the residents of Albert Square as they adjust to a new way of life, with the episodes exploring the aftermath of lockdown.

The first episode will air at 8.05pm on Monday, September 7, and is slated to run for just 21 minutes.

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Its spoiler reads: "Lockdown in the Queen Vic has been bliss for Ian and Sharon – until Dotty decides to burst their bubble.

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"Callum fears Ben's crimes have caught up with them, Ruby faces serious financial problems, and Linda and Mick look to build a new life away from the pub."

The following night's episode has a runtime of 24 minutes and will see: "Vinny and Ruby realise that they share an urgent goal, while Kathy worries that Ian has got himself in too deep."

On September 10, Mick will be "determined to get back on track," while "Chantelle puts her plan into action and Callum demands the truth".

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The Friday episode will air at a later time of 8.30pm, so it doesn't clash with the special hour-long Coronation Street airing on ITV.

In the episode, Suki will "swoop in to help her family" at a cost, while Ben will panic as his past comes back to haunt him.

Earlier this week, Luisa Bradshaw-White, who plays Tina Carter, confirmed a big storyline for her character when the soap returns.

"Tina got coronavirus and was living with Ash and Iqra," Luisa said on a recent episode of behind-the-scenes show Secrets from the Square.

"Tina now comes out thinking, 'I really want a relationship, I want love'. We start from there with Tina."

EastEnders airs on BBC One.


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