As Julie tries to cover up his hit-and-run, guilty Nigel confesses to Jack tomorrow
Julie covered for Nigel
Julie attempted to cover up Nigel’s hit-and-run in EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, October 21), as Jasmine and Gina were rushed to hospital. Nigel ploughed Jasmine down in last night’s episode of the soap, with Gina also becoming injured after being pushed out of the way.
As the story continued tonight, Nigel was in shock at what he’d done, and called Julie for help. Rushing Nigel home, Julie then attempted to cover up his part in the crime – first swearing Jean to silence, then lying to her husband that she’d been behind the wheel instead.
But, as Nigel grows suspicious, it’s not long before he goes running to resident copper Jack in tomorrow night’s episode.
Here’s what happened on EastEnders tonight – and what happened next.
The aftermath of Nigel’s crash revealed in EastEnders tonight
In the wake of the crash, a shocked Nigel looked out on what he’d done. Thankfully, Jasmine managed to regain consciousness long enough to try and call an ambulance. As a shell-shocked Nigel climbed out of his car, he found Gina still unconscious and Jasmine begging for help.
Unfortunately, he managed to do more harm than good. Prodding Jasmine with his foot (and getting blood on his shoe) as he turned her over. Before she passed out again, Jasmine offered a curious insight as to her true motives.
“She’s ruined everything. She needs to pay for what she did,” she said, before losing consciousness again.
With Jasmine once again unconscious, Nigel answered a call from Julie. Rushing over she was horrified to see Jasmine and Gina unconscious next to his still-running car. Grabbing the keys, she hustled Nigel away, leaving the car at the scene of the crime while the ambulance pulled up.
George arrived to find the paramedics tending to a now-conscious Gina. Oscar wasn’t far behind, and was shocked to see Jasmine also in a state.
Back home, Julie helped Nigel clean up after the accident. Noticing the blood on his footwear, she disposed of Nigel’s shoes as she tried to get him settled again. She returned to the scene of the crime, where the residents of Walford were crawling all over the place.
Julie couldn’t keep Nigel’s secret for long though, and broke down at Jean’s incessant prodding and poking.
Oscar questioned Jasmine’s past as Julie lied to Nigel
Back home, Julie continued to blame herself for what had happened. Jean, while sympathetic, insisted that she tell the police what Nigel had done. Still, Julie was successful in swearing her to silence, in spite of Jean’s qualms.
Meanwhile, full of regret over his ‘idiotic’ behaviour earlier, Oscar accompanied George to the hospital. As Oscar watched over his unconscious friend, he questioned the hospital staff over whether Jamsine’s family had been informed.
Yes, they’d told Jasmine’s mum – but Jasmine had apparently told her not to bother making the trip. What exactly is Jasmine hiding? And could the Jackie Ford rumours be true?
Back in Walford, Julie found that Nigel was already beginning to forget the details of the crash. Lying to Nigel, she told him that she’d been driving – and that she was the one who crashed the car.
Will he believe her lies?
Nigel confesses to Jack
Nigel continues to question his part in the crash in EastEnders spoilers for tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22). Julie keeps up the lie that she had been driving, but Nigel isn’t buying it.
And, as he becomes convinced that he was responsible for the accident, Nigel confesses to Jack.
How will Jack react to Nigel’s news?
After the Flood series 2: Plot, start date, and first look at crime drama with new cast member Jill Halfpenny
After the Flood series 2 is coming to ITV in 2026, and they've released first look pictures at the mystery drama, including new cast member Jill Halfpenny.
The gripping first series aired in 2024, and introduced Sophie Rundle as PC Jo Marshall. After a body was discovered in the aftermath of a devastating flood, heavily pregnant Jo began investigating the man's possible murder.
However, pursuing the killer changed everything for her when she discovered that her beloved boss Sergeant Mackie was complicit in the local crime – and bent as they come. Sadly, under Mackie's influence, Jo's boyfriend was also on the take.
Series 2 of After the Flood picks up where we left off. Here's everything you need to know, including plot, cast, confirmed start date, and episodes.
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Jill Halfpenny, seen here with Sophie Rundle, joins the cast of After the Flood series 2 (Credit: ITV)[/caption]
What's the plot of After the Flood series 2?
In series 2 of After the Flood, PC Jo Marshall must navigate the changing landscape of her town. The first look pictures show the underlying tensions between the corrupt Sergeant Mackie and his former ally Jack Radcliffe. We also see a warm mother-daughter moment between Molly and Jo Marshall.
Another picture shows the budding partnership between newcomer DS Sam Bradley and Jo Marshall. They work together to investigate the mysterious murders taking place in Waterside...
A synopsis of the second series says: "The new episodes find newly-promoted detective Jo Marshall on the trail of a baffling new murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances.
"Jo's race to stop the killer brings her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal. One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town's police force - and her own family - for decades."
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Corrupt Sergeant Mackie and his former ally Jack Radcliffe (Credit: ITV)[/caption]
Where was it filmed?
After the Flood series 2 was, like the first series, filmed across the North West. After the Flood series 1 saw a Yorkshire town facing disaster following a flash flood.
It was set in the fictional town of Waterside in Yorkshire, but filming actually took place across Greater Manchester and in the Peak District. The historic Derbyshire market town of Glossop actually posed as Waterside, with a recently closed NatWest providing the exterior for Waterside Police Station.
The streets of Old Glossop became flowing rivers for the flooding scenes, while sandbags were used to protect the real homes from water damage.
When is the start date?
ITV drama After the Flood returns to ITV and STV with streaming available on ITVX and STV Player, and BritBox in North America in 2026.
It's been confirmed that the first two episodes are scheduled for transmission on ITV1 at 9pm on Sunday, January 18, and Monday, January 19, 2026. The series will be streaming as a boxset on ITVX from the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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Lorraine Ashbourne and Sophie Rundle as Molly and Jo Marshall in After the Flood S2 (Credit: ITV)[/caption]
Who's returns in the cast?
First of all, Sophie Rundle returns as Jo Marshall in After the Flood series 2. The Buckinghamshire-born actress, 37, is also known for playing Ann Walker in Gentleman Jack, and Ada Thorne in Peaky Blinders.
Lorraine Ashbourne reprises her role as Jo's mum Molly. She recently kicked-ass as the drummer in Riot Women, but is also known for her roles in Alma's Not Normal, Sherwood, and Bridgerton.
Nicholas Gleaves will once again play corrupt Sergeant Phil Mackie. He also recently appeared in Riot Women. The actor is famous for his roles in The Crown, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Silent Witness, Bodyguard, The Chase, and Playing the Field. Corrie fans will know him as Duncan Radfield in Coronation Street, a role he played between 2018 and 2019. The actor is also known for portraying DS Andy Roper in Scott & Bailey, in which he starred opposite his real life wife Lesley Sharp.
Philip Glenister returns as Jack Radcliffe. He's famous for his roles in Clocking Off, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes, Roger Roger, and Mad Dogs. He recently played Arthur Wakefield in Bergerac.
Lastly, Matt Stokoe – Sophie Rundle's fiancé in real life – returns as Jo's husband, Pat Holman. He's best known for playing Raoul Moat in The Hunt For Raoul Moat, and for his roles in The Bodyguard, Jamestown, The Musketeers, The Village, and Misfits.
Also returning in After the Flood series 2 are:
The Responder's Faye McKeever as Kelly Kamali.
Ridley's George Bukhari as Keith Kamali.
Newcomer Maui Connock as Kelly and Keith's daughter, Sophie Kamali.
House of the Dragon's Tripti Tripuraneni as PC Deepa Das.
You Don't Know Me's Heider Ali as DS Babak.
Gentleman Jack's Leo Flanagan as Finn.
The Sandman's Jacqueline Boatswain as Sarah Mackie.
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Sophie Rundle returns as PC Jo Marshall in After the Flood series 2 (Credit: ITV)[/caption]
Who is new in the cast of After the Flood series 2?
There are some pretty special famous faces joining the cast of After the Flood series 2, not least Alun Armstrong who joins the cast as Alan Benson. Alun will be reuniting with his Sherwood co-star Lorraine Ashbourne in the ITV drama. Of course, he's also known for his roles in Breeders, Frontier, and New Tricks.
Jill Halfpenny will play Jo's new colleague DS Sam Bradley. After leaving EastEnders in 2005, having played Kate Mitchell for three years, she went on to portray Izzie Redpath in Waterloo Road. Jill has since carved herself a niche in twisty thriller including The Feud, The Drowning, The Red King, and Liar.
Ian Puleston-Davies will play Tony Rower. Best known for portraying Owen Armstrong in Coronation Street, he's also famous for his roles in Pennyworth, Waterloo Road, Marcella, Tin Star, and D.I. Ray.
Matthew McNulty is Xav Palmer in the cast of After the Flood series 2. He's appeared in The Jetty, The Rising, Domina, The Terror, The Bay, The Paradise, Misfits, and Versailles.
Also joining the cast is:
The Night Manager's Anil Desai as DCI Balsara.
Doctor Who's Steph De Whalley as Harriet Benson.
Showtrial's Nathalie Armin as Layal.
Sister Boniface Mysteries' Tony Marshall as Fraser Tempest.
The Bank of Dave's Roger Morlidge as Geoff Dixon.
Homes Fires' Oliver Nelson as Declan Rower.
Coronation Street's Jenny Platt as Donna Rower.
Newcomer Lola Brown as Izza.
How many episodes is it?
After the Flood will be six episodes of an hour long (including ads).
The six-part thriller is written, created and executive produced by BAFTA-nominated writer and actor Mick Ford. The acclaimed screenwriter worked alongside episode writers Joe Forrest and Maxine Alderton.
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