BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 As a huge Mitchell showdown looms, two familiar faces return to Walford amid tomorrow's chaos Nigel's funeral day descends into chaos... Grant Mitchell Mark Fowler Jr Nigel Bates Phil Mitchell Sam Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 There’s drama looming in tomorrow’s EastEnders as the Mitchell family find themselves in danger on the day of Nigel’s funeral. But as they face gangster Russell and his men, will they manage to get Mark home unscathed? Mark was kidnapped as he walked through the market (Credit: BBC) Mark was kidnapped Today’s EastEnders saw Mark under pressure to get the cash together to pay off Russell. But despite his best efforts to find the money, Russell was getting impatient. Despite Grant selling his bar in Portugal to pay off Mark’s debts, Mark was adamant that he would find the money himself. Desperate to make some quick cash, Mark and Lauren sold a stolen car through the car lot. But while they managed to make a sale, their antics alerted Max and Jack, who are both onto them. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As Mark pondered how he could make up the rest of the £200k he owed by the end of the week, an unmarked van pulled up alongside him at night. Mark found himself bundled into the back of the van at the end of the episode and driven out of the Square. However, as news of his kidnapping spreads tomorrow, two familiar faces return as the Mitchell chaos kicks off. The Mitchell family go on a mission to save Mark in tomorrow’s EastEnders (Credit: BBC) The drama continues for the Mitchell family in EastEnders tomorrow Tomorrow’s EastEnders will see the day of Nigel’s funeral arrive.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. As Julie struggles to find the right words for her late husband’s eulogy, Grant and Phil are worried when Vicki arrives looking for Mark. They had assumed that he was with her, and soon the penny drops that something terrible has happened. Knowing that Russell is behind Mark’s disappearance, the family have to go and save him. Despite initially agreeing to go to Nigel’s funeral before finding Mark, they soon realise Mark is in grave danger and race to save him before the funeral starts. Once they track Russell and his men down, there is a tense standoff, especially when Russell sees Sam and a secret from their past resurfaces. After facing Russell, the Mitchells head back to Walford for the funeral. But whether they have Mark with them is being kept tightly under wraps. The family make it back in time for Nigel’s funeral – but where is Mark? (Credit: BBC) Amid the Mitchell chaos, Julie is struggling to find the right words to say at Nigel’s funeral. Familiar faces, Clare and Josh, both arrive, and as everyone shares their fond memories of Nigel, Julie is given an idea for her eulogy. Eventually, everyone gathers at the church, and Nigel is given the send-off he deserves. What else happened in EastEnders today? As well as Mark getting kidnapped and selling stolen cars with Lauren, Josh and Oscar betrayed Jasmine, and Denise's health took another worrying turn. Josh and Oscar betrayed Jamsine Despite trying to keep their distance from one another, Oscar and Josh found themselves drawn together once again. After Oscar confessed to Penny that he was in love with twins, she took him for a drink at The Albert to talk things through. However, once there, they saw Josh flirting with another man, and Oscar got jealous. Once Penny had left, Oscar and Josh talked. But instead of staying apart, they ended up kissing before sneaking into the toilets together. Sam worried about Denise As Sam struggled to cook dinner for her family, Denise offered some assistance. As they bonded over making cottage pie, Sam asked how Denise was feeling. She confessed to still being tired and also that she was covered in bruises. She told Sam that she had a doctor's appointment the following day, which meant she would miss Nigel's wake but hopefully give her some answers. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 19 May 2026, 20:05 Next Story
