BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Sep 8 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 8 2025 Fan favourite brutally killed in BBC iPlayer early release Tragedy strikes in Walford BBC iPlayer BBC One Share By Joel Harley Sep 8 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 8 2025 WARNING: This piece contains spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders (airing Monday, September 8), which is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer – but has not yet aired on BBC One – in which a soap fan favourite is brutally killed. The residents of Walford suffer a massive tragedy in EastEnders today, as Julie discovers that David Peckham and her beloved chickens have been killed by foxes. As the episode begins, Julie is horrified to find the coop open and the chickens inside torn to shreds. It quickly emerges that Nigel was responsible, having left the door open. R.I.P. David Peckham and the Spice Chicks (Credit: BBC) David Peckham killed by foxes in EastEnders early release In the aftermath of the attack, Julie and Nigel share an emotional conversation. Feeling condescended to, Nigel demands that Julie reveal why she’s been having so many secretive phone calls lately, and learns that she’s been looking for a job. But that’s not the only revelation in store. Julie reminds him that their marriage went through a rough patch five years ago, when she had an affair. Growing upset, Nigel accuses her of having an affair again. Julie insists she’s telling the truth about the job, but Nigel only grows more upset, and demands that Phil take him on a daytrip to the countryside to unwind. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Phil complies, and the pair take Nigel’s car out into the country, where Nigel reveals what he has in store. But what is Nigel looking for? Nigel goes looking for his time capsule (Credit: BBC) Nigel and Phil launch a treasure hunt in EastEnders spoilers Nigel and Phil continue their escape to the country in EastEnders spoilers for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 9), as Nigel searches for a time capsule he and Grant buried as children. Phil is dubious that they’ll find it, and is surprised when Nigel leads them to the exact spot. As they investigate the contents, Phil and Nigel share a heart-t0-heart regarding their friendship and Nigel’s relationship with Julie. Does Nigel have cause to no longer trust Julie? 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 Sep 8 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 8 2025
