EastEnders spoilers for tonight: Nigel's funeral is thrown into chaos as the Mitchells race to save Mark

Will the Mitchells miss Nigel's funeral as they fight to save Mark?
Claire Crick

It’s the day of Nigel’s funeral in EastEnders spoilers for tonight, but as Walford prepares to say goodbye, the Mitchells are on a mission.

Meanwhile, Julie struggles to say goodbye, and familiar faces return to Albert Square.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for tonight in full, below…

Grant, Sam and Phil try to find Mark in EastEnders spoilers
The Mitchells are on a mission to save Mark from Russell (Credit: BBC)

1. Panic grows for Mark in EastEnders spoilers

As Walford wakes on the day of Nigel’s funeral, Grant grows increasingly worried about Mark and leaves another voicemail.

Concerned for her missing brother, Vicki approaches Phil and Grant, who had assumed Mark was with her. Soon after, Grant receives a call from Russell demanding full payment. However, things escalate when he overhears Sam, with whom he has a history. 

Determined not to derail Nigel’s funeral, Phil insists they deal with Russell afterwards, and the siblings reluctantly agree.

Clare and Josh stand with Julie in Albert Square
Clare and Josh arrive for the funeral (Credit: BBC)

2. Julie struggles to say goodbye to Nigel

Still struggling with Nigel’s eulogy, Julie turns to those around her, who recall a memory that helps her. Later, Julie and Phil share a heartfelt moment, but they are interrupted by the arrival of their loved ones, and the funeral gets underway. 

Russell wearing a suit and talking on the phone
Russell proves he isn’t a man to be messed with (Credit: BBC)

3.EastEnders spoilers: The Mitchells fight to save Mark

Despite agreeing to go after the funeral, Phil, Grant, Sam and Billy are getting worried about Mark’s safety and decide to go and find him immediately.

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Once they find Russell, a tense standoff breaks out and the Mitchells face a race to save Mark. Will they manage to return to Walford in time for the funeral? And will they have Mark with them?

Julie giving her eulogy in church for Nigel's funeral in EastEnders spoilers
Julie struggles to say goodbye to Nigel (Credit: BBC)

4. Walford gives Nigel the send-off he deserves  

Everyone gathers at the church, where Nigel’s loved ones deliver an emotional tribute for the Walford legend. Later, Julie and Phil share a heartfelt moment before Sam barges in. She has a Mitchell emergency that needs Phil’s attention… 

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