EastEnders spoilers for next week 3 to 6 August 2026

 What's coming up in Walford?

Next week on EastEnders, Peter makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for Lauren and Mark.

Meanwhile, Chelsea grows suspicious of Sheila, and Barney reveals a secret over Joel's attack.

Dive into all the biggest moments coming up below, then check out our collection of 19 spoiler pictures from next week's episodes.

 Peter makes a discovery about Lauren

Lauren tries to distance herself from Mark but is clearly jealous when he flirts with one of Jack's colleagues in front of her.

However, Mark is forced to stop playing games when the woman takes a genuine interest in one of the stolen cars.

Peter grow suspicious about what's going on between Lauren and Mark, but she dismisses his concerns.

Later, Peter is horrified when he makes a discovery on her phone.

Mark admits his feelings

With tension growing between him and Lauren, Mark decides to admits how he really feels about her.

They share a moment, but it's interrupted by angry Peter…

 Barney reveals some big secrets

Barney is struggling to cope with the accusations about Joel's attack. He confides in Zack about a secret he has been hiding and reveals that he saw Nugget acting suspiciously that night.

Later in the week, Barney heads to the station to give a statement.

 Vicki and Ross make some unsettling discoveries

Vicki and Ross get an update on Joel's living arrangements, which only deepen Vicki's suspicions. Ross agrees with her and, together, they approach Kat and Alfie for answers.

In doing so, Vicki and Ross are furious to learn that the other parents know much more than they realised but have kept quiet.

Afterwards, Ross is determined to go to the police with the new information.

Eve worries about Jean

Eve is concerned about Jean, who has fallen behind on rent.

Needing to get back on track financially, Jean takes on a cleaning job at Max's flat.

Lauren comes clean

Backed into a corner by Peter, Lauren is forced to admit that she and Mark have been dealing stolen cars.

When Max and Cindy arrive amid the chaos, Lauren ends up having to tell Max everything as well.

Jack tries to protect Amy

Jack is determined to protect Amy and Ricky, so he asks his colleague Craig for a favour.

Amy is also keen to know more about what's going on with the investigation into Joel's attack. She questions Craig, but to no avail.

 Joel makes a surprise request

Kat and Alfie gather the parents to discuss the ongoing Joel mystery, but things grow tense when Vicki and Ross arrive.

Craig later updates Vicki and Ross on the latest developments, as Joel makes a surprising request.

Patrick returns to Walford

Patrick returns to Walford and has an emotional reunion with Denise.

He's quick to spot the tension between Denise and Chelsea and becomes determined to fix it.

 Ravi questions Priya

Ravi makes another attempt to make amends with Priya.

But as he questions Priya about her mystery man, will he get any closer to discovering the truth?

Jack supports Max

Max and Cindy clash over the situation with Lauren.

Wanting to help his brother, Jack later offers some advice to Max.

 Lauren gives Mark a proposition

Lauren is struggling to cope following arguments with both Peter and Max. Penny pushes Lauren to be honest about her feelings for Mark, but she remains torn over what to do.

When Mark hears about Lauren's situation with Peter, his hope is renewed, and he goes to see her.

However, Mark is thrown when Lauren asks him to prove how much she means to him. What will he do?

 Sheila schemes with Gray

Chelsea lets Sheila look after Jordan while she visits Denise, who's still unsettled by her daughter's decisions.

While babysitting Jordan, Sheila goes against Chelsea's request and takes him out, making him promise not to say anything.

Back at home, Sheila begins to put her plan into action and later calls Gray to update him.

Chelsea grows suspicious

As Sheila continues to scheme, Chelsea grows suspicious about what's going on. She's later horrified when someone arrives at her door with worrying information.

Shaken by Chelsea's discovery, Sheila calls Gray again, but what is she planning now?

 Mark makes a big decision

Cindy and Max make amends, but the moment is short-lived when he has another argument with Mark over Lauren.

Meanwhile, Mark's guilt intensifies following a conversation with Louie, who's struggling with Lauren and Peter's situation.

Lauren later meets up with Peter, who explains that Mark has told him the truth. But their conversation is interrupted by a commotion going on in the Square..