EastEnders fans are in for an explosive spring, as a new trailer hints at major storylines including a possible death, a pregnancy, and the arrival of a chaotic new family. The teaser, released on Thursday, shows Jack Branning in a police cell after allegedly assaulting Charlie Cotton, with Charlie seen battered and asking if Jack is going down.
Jack is later seen holding Matthew's passport, telling his children they must flee to keep Matthew from being taken. Meanwhile, the Taylor family arrives in Walford, bringing a dog, a bearded dragon, and plenty of trouble. Single mother Karen is shown scrapping in the street, while her sons Keanu, Riley, Chatham, and daughter Bernadette are set to cause problems for residents.
Bex Fowler buys a pregnancy test, and a positive result appears, though it is unclear if she is the one expecting. Denise Fox struggles with money, visiting a food bank and collapsing in a classroom after refusing charity. New couple Ted and Joyce Murray move into the Square, hinting at a mysterious past involving a black box and the Taylors.
Robbie Jackson returns with a new job and a swanky suit, while Yolande Trueman makes a surprise appearance in the Queen Vic. Lauren Branning gets closer to Josh Hemmings, sparking jealousy in Steven Beale, who tracks her movements via an app.
