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EastEnders reveals first look at 2024 storylines in 33 new spoiler pictures

Your full collection of photos showing what's ahead on Albert Square in the week commencing Monday, January 1.

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Coming up on EastEnders, Lauren and Penny Branning make a decision about their future during a New Year's Eve party in Paris.

Elsewhere, George Knight's world is turned upside-down when his adoptive parents arrive, while Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson face a new struggle.

Our 33-picture gallery offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday, January 1: Lauren is in Paris

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But she's not alone.

2

Monday, January 1: Lauren is with her cousin Penny

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Penny is the daughter of Jack and his first wife Selina.

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3

Monday, January 1: Lauren speaks to someone at the party

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It's New Year's Eve.

4

Monday, January 1: The conversation continues

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Does Lauren know this person, or is he a stranger?

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5

Monday, January 1: Events take a turn

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The evening doesn't go entirely to plan.

6

Monday, January 1: Penny watches

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She keeps a close eye on Lauren.

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7

Monday, January 1: Penny and Lauren come to a realisation

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Before the evening is over, they decide that it's time to return to Walford.

8

Monday, January 1: Penny is played by a new cast member

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Kitty Castledine has taken over the role of Penny, who was last seen in 2008.

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9

Monday, January 1: George gets a surprise

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His adoptive parents, Eddie and Gloria, arrive at the Queen Vic unexpectedly.

10

Monday, January 1: It's a tough day for Whitney and Zack

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They need to share some news with their foster child Ashton.

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Monday, January 1: Zack and Whitney are struggling

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They're devastated as Ashton will be moving to another foster home.

12

Monday, January 1: Zack and Whitney share the news

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They've enjoyed having Ashton live under their roof in recent days, but this is coming to an end prematurely.

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13

Monday, January 1: Zack heads to the club

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He's ready to drown his sorrows over Ashton's departure.

14

Monday, January 1: Sam listens to Zack's problems

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Their friendship is revisited.

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15

Monday, January 1: Zack continues to struggle

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Will his behaviour make matters worse?

16

Tuesday, January 2: Cindy shares George's backstory

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She tells Ian that George was adopted.

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17

Tuesday, January 2: Things are tense for Whitney and Zack

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The events of the past week take their toll.

18

Tuesday, January 2: A conversation is interrupted

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As Zack and Whitney talk, the social worker arrives to collect Ashton.

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19

Tuesday, January 2: Yolande gets tough

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She orders the Walford teens to deliver church leaflets, in exchange for her silence over them stealing from the Minute Mart on New Year's Eve.

20

Wednesday, January 3: George is in turmoil

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Yesterday, Gloria shared a shocking revelation with him.

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