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EastEnders reveals Joel's dramatic trial week in 46 spoiler pictures

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Next week on EastEnders, Joel Marshall's future hangs in the balance as he faces trial for his crimes. Will justice finally be served?

Elsewhere, Mark Fowler Jnr returns to Walford, and the feud between Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock spirals completely out of control.

Our 46-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday 26 January: Mark Jnr is back in Walford

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Vicki is delighted when Mark explains that he's in town to support her through Joel's trial.

2

Monday 26 January: Mark Jnr tells Phil the real reason he's in Walford

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He wants some help, but Phil refuses to get involved as he's taking Nigel to Portugal that night.

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Monday 26 January: Phil isn't being honest with Julie

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He hasn't told her about the Portugal plan.

4

Monday 26 January: Phil faces a last-minute crisis

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Meddling Mark tells Julie everything.

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5

Monday 26 January: Mark has tried to sabotage Phil's plans

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He's very keen for Phil to stick around.

6

Monday 26 January: Julie remains protective over Nigel

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Will she stand in the way of Phil's plan?

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Monday 26 January: Jasmine is still desperate to leave

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And she wants Oscar to join her.

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Monday 26 January: Jasmine's plans face opposition

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When Max finds out that Jasmine has lied about giving a statement to the police, he uses this as leverage and warns her to stay away from Oscar.

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Monday 26 January: George asks Elaine to join him for a drink

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And Elaine is hopeful that he may want to get back together!

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Monday 26 January: George and Elaine sit down for a chat

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In reality, George wants to tell Elaine that Nicola is pregnant.

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Monday 26 January: George is forced to clear up the misunderstanding

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Elaine is fuming.

12

Monday 26 January: Elaine clearly isn't happy

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Will Nicola bear the brunt of Elaine's anger?

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13

Monday 26 January: Ian is present to watch the tensions unfold

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Just when things couldn't get any worse!

14

Monday 26 January: Elaine responds by lashing out at Ian

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But then Ian takes revenge! Certainly a chaotic day...

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15

Tuesday 27 January: Vicki confides in Zack

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She explains that she's dreading Joel's imminent trial.

16

Tuesday 27 January: Zack tries to distract Vicki

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He's testing out some new recipes for The Vic, so invites her over to his flat.

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17

Tuesday 27 January: Zack and Vicki are growing closer

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Is history repeating itself?

18

Tuesday 27 January: Ross is oblivious

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Unaware that he has a love rival!

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Tuesday 27 January: Elaine is not happy

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Ian's revenge has had big consequences.

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Tuesday 27 January: Elaine's business is front-page news

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The headline reads: "Councillor's Sleazy Sessions at the Palace".

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