BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025 As Joel's attack on Vicki looms, EastEnders reveals details of documentary focusing on toxic 'Manosphere' The documentary will explore the real-life repercussions of Joel's story Joel Marshall Max Murray Vicki Fowler Share By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025 EastEnders will release a special documentary based on Joel Marshall‘s story and the ‘manosphere’ in which he has become embroiled. Since arriving in Walford, Joel’s grown increasingly out of control. Despite their best attempts, neither his dad nor stepmum Vicki Fowler have been able to curb Joel’s behaviour. And, with EastEnders spoilers revealing that he’s soon to violently attack Vicki, a new documentary will explore online misogyny and the ‘manosphere.’ Stars Max Murray and Diane Parish will front EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere (Credit: BBC) EastEnders to air special documentary based on Joel Marshall’s story Titled EastEnders Investigates: The Mansosphere, this special 90-minute documentary will take the cast on an exploration of the issues raised by Joel’s mysoginy storyline. On the way, it will tell the stories of real-life individuals whose lives were affected by misogyny. Joel Marshall star Max Murray will front the documentary, alongside Diane Parish, who plays Denise Fox, and Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell. These characters will also take on a prominent role in Joel’s storyline as it unfolds that week. The cast will talk to experts including Professor Harriet Over (York University). Other voices being highlighted will include poet Sam Browne – who went viral online for his poem on misogyny – and charity Beyond Equality. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Nasfim Haque, BBC Three Head of Content said: “We’re pleased to offer viewers an in-depth insight into Joel’s storyline as we investigate the real-life issue of misogyny, it’s impact, and what can be done to help those affected.” EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere will air on Thursday 9th October on BBC iPlayer at 6am and BBC Three at 8pm. Joel’s behaviour escalates to troubling new heights… or lows (Credit: BBC) Joel attacks Vicki in EastEnders spoilers This comes as Joel’s behaviour comes to a head in EastEnders spoilers for this week. As it begins, Joel and Vicki continue to argue over his misogynistic views. Ross tries to intervene, but Joel snaps back and storms off. With Vicki and Ross unable to control Joel, he heads off to school with Tommy. The next day, the pair get into an incident which raises a debate between the parents about the impact of harmful material online. Kat, Alife, Ross and Vicki attempt to police Joel and Tommy on their misogynistic views. However, things come to ahead back home when Joel suddenly hits Vicki… Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 6 2025
