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EastEnders reveals dramatic Christmas 2025 stories in 61 spoiler pictures

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EastEnders Christmas spoilers follow.

Coming up this Christmas on EastEnders, Zoe Slater's sinister stalker story comes to a head as a shocking incident unfolds at the Queen Vic. Can Kat keep her safe?

Elsewhere, Max Branning makes sure that Christmas goes off with a bang at the Beale house.

Our 61-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday 22 December: Julie is frustrated

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She's been clashing with Phil over care options for Nigel.

2

Monday 22 December: Phil has been taking a stubborn approach to the situation

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He doesn't even want to have the conversation.

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3

Monday 22 December: The tension continues to simmer

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And Julie is at breaking point over Phil's attitude.

4

Monday 22 December: Nigel's film screening takes place

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He gets dressed up for the occasion.

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5

Monday 22 December: Lexi and Phil are in attendance

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Lexi takes control of the event, as she directed the film.

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Monday 22 December: Sam arrives

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Kat warns her that she's not welcome.

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Monday 22 December: Julie shares some intriguing information

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She tells Kat that Sam has been back in the country for months.

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Monday 22 December: The pressure is on for Lexi

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She's desperate for everything to go well.

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Monday 22 December: Nigel takes centre stage

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But the spotlight causes him to notice a bruise on Julie's face. Nigel realises that he's responsible and flees.

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Monday 22 December: Nigel seeks an escape

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After witnessing more rows between Julie and Phil, he heads to the closed Queen Vic. Although there are people inside – what's going on?

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Monday 22 December: Nigel gets more than he bargained for

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This unusual situation sets up a special episode later in the week.

12

Monday 22 December: Nigel sees Pat!

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Pam St Clement reprises her iconic role for this special storyline, as Pat appears as a figment of Nigel's imagination.

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13

Monday 22 December: Max is at the centre of drama again

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Lauren and Jack try to convince him not to do anything rash, but Max takes some advice from Zoe and makes a decision that he may well regret.

14

Monday 22 December: Anthony sparks further suspicion

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His family can tell that he's behaving strangely.

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15

Monday 22 December: Ross tries his luck

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He asks Vicki if he can move back in.

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Monday 22 December: Zack overhears Ross's suggestion

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It's awkward for Zack after his own recent romantic chemistry with Vicki.

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Tuesday 23 December: Nigel's strange Queen Vic visit continues

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Everything isn't as it seems.

18

Tuesday 23 December: Nigel sits down with Pat

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Time for a chat...

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Tuesday 23 December: It's a disorientating moment for Nigel

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He confuses his memories with the present day.

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Tuesday 23 December: Nigel and Pat's heart-to-heart continues

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What will Pat say?

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