BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 By Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 EastEnders spoilers for (Jan 26 - 30): Julie's raging when Mark Jr exposes Phil's plans for Nigel Mark drops Phil in it Julie Bates Mark Fowler Jr Nigel Bates Phil Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 By Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 Julie Bates is left raging when she learns what Phil Mitchell had planned for her husband in EastEnders spoilers for (Jan 26 - 30). With Nigel’s dementia symptoms only worsening, Phil’s been planning on getting his friend away from it all, by taking him to Portugal. This comes as a massive reversal of his earlier show of solidarity in December, when he’d agreed to send Nigel to a care home. While he initially agreed that this was what’s best for Nigel, he soon had second thoughts after visiting a facility with Julie. And, with Julie in Scotland selling her and Nigel’s home to better fund his care, Phil spotted his opportunity. And, after Sam got the all-clear from her lumpectomy, he planned to make his escape to Portugal with Nigel. However, he hit a stumbling block with the unexpected return of his nephew, Mark Jr. When Phil turns down his request for help, snaky Mark retaliates by telling a freshly-returned Julie what Phil’s been up to. How will she react to news of Phil’s plans? Read our EastEnders spoilers for (Jan 26 - 30) in full below. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Mark Jr’s sudden return is bad news for Phil (Credit: BBC) Mark Jr. begs Phil for help in EastEnders spoilers As his unexpected return continues, Mark is forced to answer questions from Sam, Phil and Vicki. He claims he’s come back to support Vicki in Joel’s trial, but later reveals his true motives when alone with Phil. However, Phil turns down Mark’s request for help. Instead, he’s more concerned with getting Nigel out of the country. He tells Mark that he has a flight booked for that very evening, so can’t stick around to help. What will Mark do next?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. Julie finds out what Phil’s been up to (Credit: BBC) Mark Jr. drops Phil in it Mark’s lack of progress with Phil leaves him frustrated, but he soon senses an opportunity when Julie returns from Scotland. He tells her what Phil was up to, leaving Julie shocked. She soon confronts Phil over his plan. Can Phil explain himself? 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 Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 By Joel Harley 25 Jan 2026, 00:01 Previous Story Next Story
