What else happened in EastEnders tonight?

As Kat and Jean continued in the hunt for Anthony’s killer, two very different kinds of searches took place across the Square. For Phil and...
Joel Harley
By Joel Harley

As Kat and Jean continued in the hunt for Anthony’s killer, two very different kinds of searches took place across the Square. For Phil and Julie, it was the hunt for Nigel’s nursing home.

Arriving at a facility in the wake of recent events, reality soon hit home for all involved. Can Phil and Julie go through with their plans for Nigel?

Meanwhile, after the events of Christmas and New Year, Max continued in his efforts to step up for Lauren and Oscar.

Also, Ian and Kathy butted heads with Elaine again as she stepped up marketing at Peacock Palace.

Here’s everything else that happened in EastEnders tonight.

Max made an effort

Following the events of last week, Max was putting in a concerted effort to make things up with his children. After being rebuffed by Lauren and Oscar, he set into action the next stage of his plan – looking for a job.

What does the future hold for Max?

Reality bites for Julie, Phil and Nigel

Phil and Julie took Nigel to visit a potential care home. As Nigel made himself at home, Phil and Julie sat down for a meeting with the lead nurse – who informed them that they’d have to act quickly to secure his place.

Such quick movement gave Phil second thoughts though, and he reiterated that it was too soon to send Nigel away. Meanwhile, Nigel had begun to grow confused and upset, and was ushered away by Phil and Julie.

What will they decide to do?

Elaine made enemies of Kathy and Ian

Kathy and Ian were shocked to find Elaine handing out leaflets on the Square – bragging about Peacock Palace’s fry-up quality compared to that of the café.