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EastEnders 23rd February 2026
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00:11Yes, yes sir.
00:12Hello.
00:14Well, thanks for coming, everyone.
00:15It's all right.
00:16It's lovely, isn't it, eh?
00:18Got everyone together.
00:18Yeah, everyone just find a seat where you can.
00:21Louie, the others, they're upstairs having a little picnic.
00:24Yeah, go upstairs, mate, go on.
00:25Feels like ages since we last had a big family dinner, that.
00:28Bought snacks.
00:29Yes.
00:30Elite ones.
00:31Turn the volume down.
00:33Foghorn.
00:33Oh, really?
00:35Did you bring the gravy?
00:36Yeah, it's in the bag.
00:37Is Lauren coming off to work?
00:38And she remembers she's bringing dessert, yeah?
00:40Oh, yeah, yeah, of course.
00:43Oh, Kat put some crisps from the pub in the back.
00:46Oh, nice.
00:47On the potatoes, you just need to eat them up.
00:49Real hero there, Father.
00:51All right, well, I think wine's in order.
00:53What, three bottles?
00:54Oh, yeah, been a long week.
00:56Uh, yeah, you know, just work, life.
00:59Yeah, well, my exes are my daughter.
01:01So, let's pop this bottle and numb the pain.
01:03Yeah, you don't pop a nice white wine, okay?
01:07This beauty's from the Alsace.
01:08Oh, no, not the Alsace.
01:10Actually, I've always loved the Alsace.
01:12Yeah, can you imagine non-Alsace wine?
01:14Oh.
01:15I'll happily drink it on my own.
01:16No.
01:16Never said that.
01:17All right, everyone, otherwise a glass.
01:19Do you want a glass?
01:19Oh, yes, please.
01:20Uh, no.
01:21Absolutely not.
01:22Oh, okay.
01:23Uh, bagsy, Chelsea's glass.
01:24All right, you got it.
01:25Oscar.
01:25Oscar.
01:26Just relax.
01:28Just Sunday lunch, yeah?
01:29Yeah, I know.
01:30Don't be old and weird.
01:54No, no, no, no.
01:54Your favorite.
01:57Should we be playing that?
01:59Yeah, the doctor said it's fine.
02:00Plus, it's a good distraction.
02:01Okay.
02:02Just keep an eye on him, yeah?
02:04Yes, I am.
02:06Excuse me, but why is my woman doing her own nails?
02:09Desperate times.
02:10Oh, come on.
02:11I'm not desperate.
02:13I can chat to Mark.
02:14You know, get some more work.
02:16No, it's too dangerous.
02:17He's got no idea I'm informing.
02:18You need to start looking for some other work, okay?
02:21Have something lined up.
02:22Yeah.
02:23Yeah, yeah, yeah, all in hand.
02:25You know, I've got some stuff I want to put past Vinny, actually.
02:27Vinny?
02:28Hmm.
02:28I've seen some great business opportunities.
02:30Really exciting.
02:31Okay.
02:33Well, that's great.
02:35What are they?
02:36Leave it to me.
02:38Hmm?
02:40And book the mail appointment.
02:47What are you for real?
02:49I was winning!
03:01You're not really gonna do this, are you?
03:02You said you weren't interested.
03:03I'm not.
03:04It just feels wrong ignoring it.
03:06So what?
03:06You're gonna break into someone's house?
03:08Of course not, Johnny.
03:09But if someone doesn't do something, then Ben's gonna get an even longer centre.
03:11Why do you care so much about that?
03:13Ben got himself into this.
03:14Are you all right?
03:16Yeah, we're fine.
03:17Come on.
03:19Come on.
03:21Callum's busy.
03:30Where's this come from?
03:31The bags.
03:33What?
03:34Is this...
03:36I don't even know where to start explaining to you how stupid that is.
03:42Oh, then who's?
03:43Oh, what bag was it in?
03:45I just brought those bags in from the table, didn't I?
03:47Oh, yeah.
03:48When's dinner?
03:49Uh, yeah.
03:50If you're hungry, mate, just, you know, grab a banana or something, eh?
03:54Um, are you free to talk after?
03:57Of course we are.
03:58Of course we are.
03:59Yeah.
04:02It's Lily, isn't it?
04:03Oh, I don't think they'd be that stupid to make that mistake.
04:06He just said he wants to talk later, didn't he?
04:07Yeah, but he probably just wants another going through his consult or something.
04:13Meanwhile, there's a grown woman in there on the sofa who's up being sick this morning,
04:18and she's just refused a glass of wine.
04:21Chelsea?
04:21Oh, I didn't even think she was seeing anybody.
04:24Well, we need to ask her, don't we?
04:27Top tip, darling.
04:28You don't just go up to a woman and say, are you pregnant?
04:32Can you talk to her then?
04:33Come down, what's going on?
04:35You know, see if she's got a plan.
04:37The father is that sort of thing, yeah?
04:40You just worry about the cooking.
04:42You've got the 5,000 to feed in there.
04:45And I'll figure out, I don't know, something to say.
04:52Sorry, I need this for tonight.
04:54Taking Johnny for dinner.
04:56Oh.
04:57Even after your tiff earlier?
04:59Oh, it's just a misunderstanding.
05:02Please, Callum.
05:03Right, he won't talk to me, and I'm worried about him.
05:08Ben sent me a message from prison.
05:09He wants me to help him.
05:11What? How?
05:12Well, it doesn't matter, does it?
05:13I'm not doing it.
05:15Ben's my past.
05:17Are you sure about that?
05:19I mean, from what I hear, you're off visiting him every other weekend.
05:22So Lexi can see her dad, yeah.
05:24Yeah.
05:30Divorce papers.
05:32Have you signed them?
05:33I'm processing.
05:35Can't you see how this is making Johnny feel?
05:37Johnny's got nothing to worry about.
05:39He understands.
05:39I don't want you breaking his heart.
05:42Right, you're his person.
05:43Please, don't string him along if you don't mean it.
05:46Well, with respect, Linda.
05:47It's none of your business.
05:59All right?
06:00Can I have all of your donuts, please?
06:04Mmm, bad day.
06:05No, not yet, but I'm on my way to a family lunch, so there's still time.
06:09Will you come back if it kicks off?
06:11It's dead here on a Sunday.
06:14Fancy giving car sales a go, do you?
06:16With Jake on, I could do with the extra pair of hands.
06:18Oi, you're trying to pose myself.
06:20Listen, I won't worry about it, Kath.
06:21I don't know the first thing about cars.
06:24Cakes, on the other hand, expert.
06:28Oi, Mark, you were looking for work.
06:31No one's got a job offer for you.
06:32I'm doing just fine for myself, thank you.
06:34What, sitting in here all day on your phone playing solitaire?
06:38Don't fancy it.
06:40Not the job, no.
06:43I'm married, thank you.
06:45Lucky man.
06:48He's like his dad's side of the family.
06:50Oh, what?
06:53Kath.
06:54Okay, what can I get you?
06:55Have you got a minute?
07:00Fill her up.
07:02Oscar, it's my turn.
07:03No way, Cheetah.
07:04It's just because I'm unbelievable at this.
07:07To be fair, I better report when I'm drunk.
07:10Cheers.
07:14Oscar, do you want to just slow down?
07:16Far, but do you just want to speed up?
07:18I've run out of oil, can someone go to shop?
07:19Yeah, I'll go.
07:20Thanks.
07:21Get some beers.
07:22This wine's giving me a bellyache.
07:23You're not supposed to down it.
07:25Get out.
07:25I'm gonna go.
07:26Very well.
07:27Beers from Alsace?
07:28Uh, no.
07:29Very well.
07:30Hang on.
07:30Can I borrow you?
07:36What?
07:38There was a pregnancy test.
07:41In the bag.
07:42With the shopping.
07:43Shut up.
07:45Whose is it?
07:46Oh, well I thought it was yours.
07:48Oh, well that would be an immaculate conception.
07:50Well, you've been ill all day.
07:52Yeah, because I had too many margaritas last night.
07:56Are you eavesdropping?
07:57Come.
07:58Come here.
08:01Look, we're just here to support you.
08:03No, she's not pregnant.
08:05What?
08:06Really?
08:06No.
08:07Who is?
08:08I'm gonna be sick.
08:19How can you walk about like you ain't ruined a young girl's life?
08:23Come on, Max.
08:24Don't pretend you're a saint.
08:26You're the one who stole the phone in the first place.
08:27Yeah, but now I've got to lie to Oscar.
08:29He's in bits.
08:30Yeah, but at least he's away from that poisonous... thing.
08:32No, you're right.
08:34No, she's innocent.
08:36How would you feel if it was your daughter?
08:38You should know better than anyone, Cindy, what it's like to be without your kids.
08:46So, what?
08:47I mean, if we don't get a USB stick thing out of this house, then...
08:51then get us another conviction.
08:53And that'll come with an additional sentence.
08:59I, er, I tried ringing Phil, but he's not answering, he's not at home.
09:03Right, sir.
09:04What are we gonna do?
09:05I'm doing nothing.
09:07Callum!
09:07I want absolutely no part of this.
09:10He came to you for a reason.
09:11And that's why I can't be with him.
09:13I'm not spending the rest of my days waiting for some hooded bloke to appear around the corner with bad
09:17news.
09:17Then why are you here?
09:19Because I thought you deserved to know.
09:23Look, I don't owe Ben anything, Gav.
09:25He's not here with me or his daughter because of something he did.
09:28I'm more than just Ben Mitchell's husband.
09:38Oh, sorry.
09:39Away with the fairies.
09:42Don't play nice, Tim.
09:43I know you're threatening to pull your investment if Callum don't get dirt on some bloke for you.
09:48Look, I went to Callum because I thought he'd be willing to help me.
09:51No, sorry.
09:52Help Johnny with my funding.
09:54But suddenly he's decided to play holier than thou.
09:57You don't even know Callum.
09:59Right?
09:59He's a good man.
10:00How has this bloke got your entire family under his spell?
10:03I've known him since he was a little boy.
10:05Right?
10:06He might not be perfect, but he has a good heart.
10:08Oh, come on.
10:10Johnny's told me the stories.
10:12Married to a gangster.
10:13Caught up in crime.
10:14Cheated on his fiancee and his so-called ex-husband.
10:17You're wrong.
10:19We'll see about that.
10:22What does that mean?
10:32I told you, it was Lily, didn't I?
10:34Okay, let's just wait and sort this until after everyone's left.
10:38I can't go for this again.
10:39Okay, Jack.
10:40Just stay calm until after the dinner, okay?
10:42That's all right.
10:43Right, the kids have gone through three packs of sausage rolls already.
10:46Well, at least they're behaving, eh?
10:48Yeah.
10:49You all right?
10:51Yeah.
10:51Let's go for that.
10:52Oh, yeah, they're fine.
10:53They're just cooking up.
10:59So, potato spot on.
11:01Gravy.
11:02Sensational.
11:03But the chicken was on the dry side.
11:06Oi.
11:07Don't be ungrateful.
11:08Uncle Jack has been working in the kitchen all day.
11:10Yeah, the chicken was well nice.
11:11Yes, it was perfect.
11:13Ah, family bias.
11:15Not true.
11:16Ricky wouldn't lie on me, would you?
11:17Yeah.
11:19You'd always tell me something if you needed to, wouldn't you?
11:22That's a very intense thing to say, Uncle Jack.
11:25Well, we did actually need to talk to you about something.
11:30Well, yeah.
11:31Yeah.
11:36You don't have to do this.
11:38What's happening?
11:41Do you want us to go leave you to it or...?
11:43No, no.
11:44There's piping hot tea here.
11:45I need to know it.
11:46All right.
11:47Why are you all being weird?
11:48It's okay, Ricky.
11:50You can trust us.
11:51Yeah.
11:58Okay, good.
11:59Because, um, we need to ask you for something.
12:05Look, we...
12:06We're open to borrow some money.
12:08A couple hundred quid.
12:10We need to buy a new pram for Tarlene.
12:12Uh, come on.
12:16We found a test.
12:21Test?
12:22Yeah.
12:22Yeah, and you were sick earlier, Tarlene, yeah.
12:34Do you not think I'm pregnant?
12:37Are you?
12:38Obviously not.
12:39I was sick because you made me eat that wasabi pea.
12:41Oh, yeah.
12:42She thought it was a sweet.
12:47So, it's Amy then?
12:49Oh, I doubt it.
12:51She was a clever girl.
12:53The nurse can get pregnant too, Denise.
12:55Wait, Amy's pregnant?
12:56No, hang on.
12:57We don't know that.
12:58I love a teenage pregnancy.
13:00That's all I need.
13:01Okay, I'm gonna call her.
13:01No, you're not.
13:02Because I'm gonna call her.
13:03I'm saying stop it.
13:08It's mine.
13:12All I'm doing is letting Callum show us who he really is.
13:16What, by setting up some sort of test?
13:20It's win-win.
13:21He passes and all is well with the world.
13:24Or he proves finally that as ill as he is, and always has been,
13:28with Ben.
13:31What are you getting out of this?
13:33I don't like it when people say no to me.
13:37Especially hypocrites.
13:39If my son ends up getting hurt because of all this.
13:42No one's getting hurt.
13:44It's just a test.
13:46What happens is it's entirely up to Callum.
13:56You can thank me later.
14:00I didn't mean to leave it in the shopping.
14:02Why were you looking anyway?
14:04I picked three bags up, took them into the kitchen.
14:05They must have fallen out.
14:06All right?
14:07It was an accident.
14:08Obviously.
14:12Locked up by Vanessa.
14:13They're living rich.
14:15Nice work.
14:16Okay, one, I don't know if I actually am pregnant.
14:20And two, that's not why women have kids.
14:22Idiot.
14:23How was can you explain my sister marrying Peter boy?
14:26Hey.
14:27Where's the life here?
14:28You're hot but you're poor.
14:29You drinking?
14:30I've barely touched it.
14:31Okay, Penny.
14:32Are you sure that you want to talk about this?
14:34Because I'm not sure it's actually any of our business.
14:36When was you planning on taking it?
14:38Yeah.
14:39I mean...
14:40How far are you, Joe?
14:41Look, I don't know anything.
14:43Denise is right.
14:44Look, this is none of your business.
14:45So can you all just back off, please?
14:48You're seriously not going to take it?
14:49What, now?
14:50Uh, yeah.
14:51Yeah.
14:52Okay, right.
14:52Can we all stop?
14:53I'm so sorry, Penny.
14:55Just take it.
14:56Yeah, we might be about to welcome a new family member.
14:58Yeah, this is exciting.
14:59Do it.
15:00Do it.
15:01Do it.
15:02Do it.
15:03Do it.
15:05Do it.
15:05Feel free to ignore these idiots because they're just lightweights and embarrassing.
15:09Penny, just take it.
15:10We need to have a chat about boundaries.
15:11Oh, time wasted.
15:12Yeah.
15:14Okay, fine.
15:16I'll do it.
15:17Woo!
15:18But you have to help me up the stairs.
15:19You.
15:22Yeah, that's pretty easy.
15:24Can you knock, please?
15:28What's this about?
15:29I can't believe you dragged my mum into all this stuff with Ben.
15:32Hang on.
15:33I haven't dragged anyone into anything.
15:35But she's his mum and she deserves to know he's in trouble.
15:37You know, I knew there was something going on.
15:40He was so distracted the last time we spoke.
15:43And now, he wants to break into someone's house and get rid of evidence.
15:47Well, I don't have any other choice, do I?
15:49This says we've got till tonight.
15:50Hang on.
15:52You're not seriously going to do this?
15:54Make my mum a little criminal.
15:55Shut up, Ian.
15:55Kathy, please don't do this.
15:57I have to, Callum.
15:58He would not have reached out unless he was desperate.
16:01And God knows what he's done.
16:04You read it.
16:05Decades he could be gone.
16:07And what would that do to Lexi?
16:09I mean, Lola's gone.
16:11Now, Jay.
16:11She's already hanging on by her friend, bless her.
16:15And what about me?
16:16I might not even beat her if he ever gets out.
16:19Ma'am, ma'am.
16:19He put himself in this position.
16:22And if Ben goes away for another ten years,
16:25Lexi won't see her down until she's in her twenties.
16:27This will break her.
16:29It's too dangerous.
16:32Then help me, Callum.
16:34Look, you love Lexi, don't you?
16:36Well, then do this for her, not Ben.
16:44If I help you, you do exactly as I say.
16:48I can make sure that we don't get caught.
16:51And if this is going to happen, I'm coming.
16:53Well, we're definitely going to get caught if we all show up, aren't we?
16:55First sign of that, I'm getting me and my mum out of there.
17:06This is boring.
17:09Why are you like this?
17:11Why are you lame?
17:11Be nice.
17:13Ow.
17:23So...
17:25False alarm.
17:29You alright?
17:31Thank God for that.
17:34Uncle Jack.
17:36What?
17:36Look, we've got the answer, so let's just move on, please.
17:39Okay.
17:39Shall I get the next bottle?
17:41Mm.
17:47So, Vin.
17:48I've seen a number of places in the area, you know, going at a good price.
17:51To turn into rentals, not a good time to buy rentals.
17:54No, no, no.
17:54You're not seeing the bigger picture, Vin.
17:55This is a long-term gain situation.
17:58You mean risky.
17:59Look, if you invest, it'll give us the opportunity to scale the business up.
18:02Us?
18:02Yeah, I know.
18:03I know I've been away from all the business stuff, but I could help manage the investments,
18:06you know?
18:06Look, and I think together, we could really make something big.
18:09Ravi.
18:09You know my mum can't have you in the books.
18:11It's not worth risking the adoption.
18:14Yeah.
18:15Yeah?
18:15Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.
18:16I...
18:17I just thought I should call the family first, you know?
18:19But I can...
18:19I can go to other investors.
18:21Sweet.
18:21This is about money.
18:23If you need help...
18:26Help?
18:27Oh, come on, Vin.
18:29Ravi Galati don't need help.
18:31But you are gonna regret this decision.
18:32I'll give you that.
18:34Yeah?
18:34Yeah.
18:35Right, I'll catch you later.
18:35Alright.
18:36Sweet.
18:46Can't believe we're actually doing this.
18:48Oh, go home if you want to.
18:50What?
18:50Leave you to it?
18:52Oh, what?
18:52You're a pro at this now, are you?
18:54Oh, I'm sorry I'm not a criminal man.
18:56I mean, I could try and be a little bit more like your precious little Ben.
18:59Shut up, Ian.
19:11Ben?
19:13Obviously not.
19:22I'll check the area.
19:23It's all clear.
19:24Right.
19:25Whoa, whoa, whoa.
19:26You can just lay and be a lookout.
19:27What?
19:28You're coming with me?
19:29Well, we can both leave if you'd like, Callum.
19:31Oh, look.
19:32Just get on with it.
19:33Go on, please.
19:41Hey.
19:46No, I'm on.
19:48I thought you were seeing Callum for dinner.
19:51Uh, yeah.
19:51No, he got called into the station last minute.
19:53How did you know I was going out of Callum tonight?
19:56I went to speak to him.
19:57Why?
19:59I could see you were hurting.
20:01He told me about the message from Ben.
20:03Well, he's not getting involved, so...
20:05He hasn't even signed the divorce papers.
20:07Well, it's not an easy thing to do, is it?
20:09Whether you want a divorce or not.
20:11But he loves you.
20:13Yeah?
20:14You can trust that?
20:19Look, me and Callum, we're fine.
20:21We're good.
20:22Okay?
20:25Do you want a drink?
20:26Can we talk about something else?
20:27Sure.
20:29Trace, can I have a Norwich juice, please, darling?
20:39I'll tell you what.
20:40Someone's got some money and wants people to know about it.
20:42Just focus, yeah?
20:43Yeah.
20:43You take that side, I'll take this.
20:45All right.
20:45Oh, quickly, quickly.
20:47Now...
20:49What am I doing?
20:50You're looking for a silver USB stick?
20:52Check cupboards, tables, desks.
20:54Just hurry up.
20:54I'll take that side.
21:01I'll take this.
21:02Fuck.
21:04Fuck.
21:05Fuck.
21:07Fuck.
21:10Fuck.
21:11Fuck.
21:12Fuck.
21:13Fuck.
21:17Fuck.
21:27oh no ian ian we need to get out what we found it no we've been set up
21:33come on get out now all right all right welcome to news hour dawn raids right across the m4 is
22:12looking slow
22:13thanks for the nails oh very nice what we having uh pasta bake
22:22do you sort out any work then yeah all in hand you didn't did you
22:30me and i i know when you're lying babe plus you keep saying all in hand which makes you think
22:35it's
22:36definitely not i spoke to vinnie to get back into the property business who said no well
22:42they're still worried about me jeopardizing adoption but that's only one avenue i've tried
22:47you know there's plenty more well i might be able to help oh yeah lauren's looking for someone at the
22:55car lot flog old cars two randoms yeah you even have to sit at desk and everything
23:05there's more ways to step up for us than just muscle yeah
23:11yeah yeah
23:19now pick up the face peter there's a tube to center in four minutes i think i should go
23:24home i can't leave lauren to go to a club she literally said she wants you out of the house
23:27i don't know mate what what what bro come on that was so awkward with penny's prego test and i'm
23:33already not having a good time come out we drown my sorrows what are you doing what are you doing
23:38what are you doing all right i'm not a messy one though because we've got to start early in
23:41what are you doing all right yeah yeah
24:11So, uh, wait, what...
24:16Penny!
24:16Jack, no!
24:17Why would she lie to me?
24:18Well, there's a million reasons why we might do that.
24:24Is privacy illegal in this family?
24:25Okay, let's have a proper chat.
24:28I'll make some tea.
24:29All right?
24:31Why would you say it was negative?
24:32I saw your face.
24:34How freaked out you were.
24:37What?
24:37So many other dads are happy to have another grandkid on the scene.
24:41Charlie's your world.
24:42But as soon as it's me, you looked like you were going to pass out.
24:45No.
24:46I was just in shock.
24:48You know, I thought it was Ricky again, and then...
24:50Yeah, all your other kids before you even remembered I existed.
24:53No!
24:53Yeah, and now it's your adult daughter.
24:55What?
24:55I was just worried, all right?
24:57I didn't think it was going to be you.
24:58Yeah, you weren't expecting me to be able to have a baby.
25:01Like this.
25:04Yeah.
25:05What are you worried?
25:06I can't do.
25:08Look.
25:09Penny.
25:10Penny!
25:11Penny!
25:11Penny!
25:11Penny!
25:12Penny!
25:16Penny!
25:26Penny!
25:28Penny!
25:30Penny!
25:30Penny!
25:30Penny!
25:30Penny!
25:31Penny!
25:31Penny!
25:31Penny!
25:31Penny!
25:32Penny!
25:47No Callum?
25:49Tim, I know you're annoyed, okay?
25:51But there's got to be another way I can help you.
25:59What's happened?
26:00Let's just get right to it.
26:02I've got CCTV of Callum and some old bloke breaking into my house.
26:06What? You broke into his house? What is he talking about?
26:08A message from Ben. It weren't real, he set me up.
26:10Yeah, but why did you break into his house?
26:15No, you promised me.
26:17You promised me you weren't going to go through with it.
26:19I did it for Lexi.
26:24It's funny, is it what? It is what you wanted.
26:25So what? What, ruin my life?
26:27Me ruin your life?
26:29I'm not one breaking into people's houses.
26:31But maybe your friends at the police don't have to know about this.
26:36If you're willing to get me the information I need.
26:43What have you done?
26:44What a kill hoy at?
26:45What can I do?
26:47What can I do when you get me that?
26:51What were you here?
26:51You had to listen to me out.
26:51We'd be more training in the pocket.
26:51I have ever been here.
26:51Maybe?
26:51What have you done?
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