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Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders Podcast

Rob Innes and Ree Alitwitter.com

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Episodes

The Flashforward - Six Months In: What We Know So Far...

January 1st 2027 - a day where life appears to explode for Max Branning and all those he holds dear. We are now exactly at the halfway point of the Flashforward episode - so we thought it was time to collect our thoughts on what we know so far and the theories we have going forwards....

Jun 07, 202652 min

Did The Night Change Everything?

This week it took just one night for the lives of some Walford residents to take some devastating and shocking turns. As Denise attempts to deal with a diagnosis that looks to alter her forever, Chelsea and Ian were left reeling when Jordan has a horrific accident. Meanwhile, Max makes a typical Branning blunder as he proposes to Cindy and then ricochets when he is turned down - but just what has a night with Priya put into motion for New Years Day? Elsewhere George steps back in anger as Eddie ...

Jun 06, 20261 hr 27 minEp. 158

The Bride And The Worst Man

This week, the wedding of Vicki and Ross finally arrives and goes just as well as anybody would have predicted - but it's also a week of huge returns! Whitney is back to stamp on Zack's heart and the queen herself, Miss Sharon Watts, returns as the guest of honour as the wedding crumbles. But what exactly is in store for the residents of Walford as the Night That Changes Everything begins...? Meanwhile, Denise gets a terrifying diagnosis given to her, but who will she turn to in her hour of need...

May 30, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 157

Goodnight Sweet'art

This week, it's not one sad goodbye but TWO as Julie takes her leave from Albert Square and a nation grieves. Will she be back? Oh she better be. Meanwhile as Grant saves the day, will Mark ever be able to accept him as his father? Elsewhere, Oscar and Josh give in to temptation, Eddie turns the screws on Nicola and there's the little matter of a trailer to discuss...

May 23, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 156

Flight Of The Bonkers Bea

This week, Bea finally stings and it ends up being Honey on the receiving end - but will Bonkers Beatrice manage to worm her way back in and just how does she plan on getting Billy out of her way? Elsewhere, Eddie moves in to number one, and Nicola is at her wits end. How long can she keep her manipulation under wraps? Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with his feelings, Grant muscles in to Mark's problems and could a random thief prove to have connections in Walford...?

May 16, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 155

Return Of The Dark Knight

This week, the man George thought he had washed his hands of is back - Eddie Knight has a dying wish and it looks like Nicola may be about to make it come true - but what will the result be when Eddie is in George's care? Meanwhile, the election results are in - Ian is councillor of Walford! But a stolen kiss looks to bring bumps in the road that even he can't promise to repair. Elsewhere, a huge new story is coming for Denise and Max is green with envy as Linda and Grant get passionate......

May 09, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 154

One Last Stone

This week, the day we have been dreading finally arrives as Nigel Bates finally slipped away. As the tears flowed around the square and around the nation, just what is next for Julie and Phil? Meanwhile, Cindy and Max take their relationship to the next level, but is it as simple as that in mind of what we know about New Years Day? Elsewhere, the Slaters throw a party for Mo and Priya tries to pick up the pieces of Ravi's breakdown.

May 02, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 153

A Man On The Edge

This week, Ravi's mental health crisis reaches breaking point and revelations aplenty bring everything to a fiery conclusion - but how will Priya pick up the pieces as Ravi gets the care he needs? And will the family ever be the same again? Meanwhile Mark begins to play Lauren like a fiddle as he steps in to save her from an embarrassing situation, but is she really having an affair by New Years Day? Elsewhere, Elaine and Ian grow closer, as Bea plans her own campaign for her new boyfriend and L...

Apr 25, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 152

The Hen Is Zack-Mailed

This week, Zack and Vicki give in to passion once more but someone is watching from the shadows...By the end of the week, the secret is safe and Zack is the best man - so just how long before it all blows up? Elsewhere, Bea is desperate to cover her tracks and her relationship with Ian goes up a notch, but is she Bealey in love with him? Meanwhile, Ravi hits rock bottom and Max and Lauren go head to head.

Apr 18, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 151

Self Defence For The Defence

This week the verdict is in as Jasmine finally stands trial for Anthony's death - but how is she going to adjust to life back on the square? And just how long can Josh and Oscar resist temptation? Meanwhile Nicola and George are united and in love but can Penny really keep her secrets safe with a fake DNA test? Elsewhere Bea has eyes for Ian of all people and Vicki and Ross have to face reality - but will they make it up the aisle?

Apr 11, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 150

The Penny Drops

This week, Penny makes an awful realisation - Vinnie's not the Daddy! But given the choice between Suki and Nicola as potential grandparents to who we know will become baby Ethan, just what will she decide to do? Meanwhile, it's every mother's nightmare for Nicola as she is rushed to hospital as an emergency begins to unfold. What does the future hold for little Ivy? Elsewhere, Bea turns to A.I to take on Billy, Vicki and Zack fight temptation and is romance blossoming between Ian and Elaine?...

Apr 04, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 149

Joshca or Jasca?

This week, Josh and Oscar's chance encounter turns passionate, with Oscar unaware of exactly who he is falling into bed with. But which way will his heart land? And just how long before Jasmine is back on the square? Elsewhere, Bea has her claws into Will and now Honey. Could McKlunky's latest employee be about to take advantage of Honey's medical problems? Meanwhile, Zack's pockets are empty and Suki looks to be a thorn in Penny's side, but is all as happy as it seems between Vinnie and Penny.....

Mar 28, 20261 hr 19 minEp. 148

The Rat Catcher

APOLOGIES BUT WE'RE NOT HERE NEXT WEEK! This week, Mark finally gets his chance to catch his rat but it's Ravi's mental health that is the real threat. Can Priya keep the love of her life above water or is Ravi too far down a very sad rabbit hole? Meanwhile, the car lot is under new management, much to Lauren's annoyance. Elsewhere, Phil avoids his responsibilities and Oscar has two new jobs...for about two days.

Mar 14, 202658 minEp. 147

The Bates Family Reunion

This week, Claire Bates finally returns to Walford but what she discovers about Nigel is difficult for all. As Julie and Phil prepare to move Nigel to the care home, just what does the future hold for him and his loved ones? Meanwhile, Max takes matters into his own hands as he extracts revenge on Tim for what he has done to Johnny - but just why is Linda the bad guy in the situation? Elsewhere, Mark the plumber has finally found his leak and Howie puts on a show for Kim.

Mar 07, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 146

Taking The Lawyer Into Your Own Hands

This week, Tim causes Callum and Johnny's relationship to take a very dark turn - so will Jollum ever be able to recover from this? And were they ever meant to have a long future? Meanwhile, Ravi causes a pharmacist to have a terrible day at work as the pressure on him really begins to take its toll - so how long can he keep all his plates spinning? Elsewhere, Penny has some good news for Vinnie, making us all worried about New Years Day and Denzel presents Patrick with an uncomfortable way of b...

Feb 28, 20261 hr 8 min

She's One Big Phoney

This week, Jasmine's secret is out and vendettas are building - but is a secret phone call about to change everything? Has Zoe finally found her son?! Meanwhile, Johnny and Callum come to blows but is Tim about to cause even more problems? Elsewhere, George and Nicola make a decision and Max makes yet another cock up with Linda...she could never be the bride...could she?

Feb 21, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 144

To The Moon And Back

This week, Alfie gets a shock when the cousin he thought long since dead returns to offer help on the Zoe/Anthony/Chrissie situation - but will Chrissie have any light to shade on what exactly happened that Christmas night? Meanwhile, Bea finds herself out of a job and a home, but is Honey about to regret ever laying eyes on her? Elsewhere, there's more medical drama for Nugget which leaves Ravi wracked with guilt, but is Mark on to him? And how much longer can Ravi keep his dark secrets from hi...

Feb 14, 20261 hr 20 minEp. 143

Nigel's Sinking Feeling

This week, we all took a deep breath as Nigel took the plunge - all was well in the end, but Julie and Phil finally are on the same page about him needing care elsewhere. But how will letting go of his best friend leave Phil and could Julie be some comfort? Meanwhile, Nugget plays detective when Barney overhears something he shouldn't - but just what else is going on with Davinder? Elsewhere, Bea plays with fire when she and Honey send an email to Suki and Patrick pays Zoe a visit, but he's not ...

Feb 07, 20261 hr 14 minEp. 142

Incel In A Cell

This week, the trial of Joel Marshall arrives and it's a couple of drama filled days in court - but can the troubled youth ever really change? Meanwhile, Bea has her eyes set on the minute mart and she's prepared to do what it takes to get a job there - but does she have her eyes on Honey too? Elsewhere, Vicki and Zack let passion get the better of them and Elaine and Ian's feud escalates, with Kathy in the crossfire.

Jan 31, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 141

The Oscar Goes To Jasmine

This week, Jasmine turns the screws on the Brannings and it seems that Oscar may be about to fall for it all - but with the stray Slater girl turning more irredemable by the day, can Cindy and Max work together to bring her down? Meanwhile, Nugget finds his new normal difficult to adjust to and Ravi is struggling with the guilt of what he did to his son - is the secret soon to be out? Elsewhere, Ian and Elaine continue butting heads and Sam faces the future as she goes into surgery....

Jan 24, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 140

Albert Square: After Dark Awards 2025

The votes are in! Who did you vote as your favourites for 2025? Thanks once again for voting and for your support throughout the year! Here's to 2026....

Jan 18, 202649 min

Ravi Lets His Hair Down

This week, Ravi goes a little bit demented and his revenge on the Mitchells looks to be brutal - but is his future relationship with Nugget set to be more of a punishment than anything Nicola could hand out? Elsewhere, the mystery of Who Killed Anthony is solved - did anybody NOT get it right? And what now for the Truman's newest family member? Meanwhile, Bea has her eyes set on Max - could she be lying next to him on New Years Day?

Jan 17, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 139

The Daddy Of All Trips

This week, Nicola and Harry's revenge on Ravi lead to a terrifying trip for Ravi as he is faced with a figure long since dead - but has he managed to destroy another life in the process? Meanwhile, the mystery of Anthony's killer rumbles on and D.I Jean Slater is apparently on the case.... Elsewhere, there's mistaken identity at Linda's school reunion and Phil plans a holiday for completely the wrong reasons. The vote is now OPEN for the Albert Square: After Dark awards for 2025! Results will be...

Jan 10, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 138

A Year In The Life Of Max

This week, we do the Time Warp for New Years and flash forward to 2027! And all is not well with Max Branning. So many questions - so what does 2026 bring for the Brannings and just who is sleeping in Max's bed? And how many are?! Meanwhile, Harry vows revenge on Ravi, Jasmine becomes a proper Slater and Nigel is looking forward to his upcoming wedding...to Honey. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jan 03, 20261 hr 38 minEp. 137

Merry Chrissie-mass!

This week, Christmas arrives and the Slaters finally discover the identity of Zoe's tormentor - but that is far from the end of the drama. So did everything hit the mark...? Elsewhere, Nigel takes a beautiful trip down memory lane and faces up to an uncertain future. Meanwhile, Max causes his usual chaos on Christmas Day - but an attractive blonde stranger may be about to make everything ten times worse... Thanks for all your support during 2025 - we'll see you in 2026!...

Dec 28, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 136

Albert Square: After Dark Talks To...Chris Clenshaw (Part Two)

Our interview with previous executive producer Chris Clenshaw concludes as he takes us through the production of the Six storyline. How did we settle on those six women? How much of a risk is it to do a flash forward? Then it's on to the 40th. What does it take to create a memorable anniversary story? And does he think the public made the right decision with the choice of Ravi or Jack for Denise? A huge thank you to Chris Clenshaw for his time speaking to us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we d...

Dec 22, 20251 hr 4 min

Albert Square: After Dark Talks To...Chris Clenshaw (Part One)

SURPRISE! With huge thanks to Chris Clenshaw for agreeing to this interview, the acclaimed executive producer tells all on his time on the show and how the stories that fans adored came to the screen. In this episode, Chris talks through his role as executive producer, his vision for the show, what it's like to work with the Royal Family, the process behind losing Lola and bringing Cindy back from the dead. Part two out tomorrow! Enjoy!

Dec 21, 20251 hr 8 min

A Nightmare Before Christmas

This week, returns and revelations galore - Max and Linda are both back and thrust back into each other's lives, but with only one week to go before Christmas, it looks like it will be far from a peaceful one for anyone involved. Meanwhile, Jasmine's motives begin to be revealed - she's a Slater! And also seems to be part Truman...but which one? Elsewhere, Elaine's grand opening is anything but subtle, Zack and Vicki trade gift ideas and Jean appears to hit rock bottom. Make sure you are followi...

Dec 20, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 135

Time For Teddy Byes

This week, Teddy's fate is revealed and it's bad news for the Mitchells - but how much further can Harry fall? And is the future really rosy for Nicola and George? Meanwhile, Sam is back on the square - but she has a secret that she's too scared to face. Is history about to repeat itself? Elsewhere, Oscar may be about to get a very bad birthday present, Kim finds herself being charitable whether she likes it or not and Elaine's up to something....but is Timothy also not to be trusted?...

Dec 13, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 134

A Restraining Order A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

This week...What the hell is going on with Anthony Truman? As it is revealed that his relationship with Sophie has fallen apart at the seams, Zoe's stalking hell goes up a level - so who is responsible for what? Meanwhile, Kim and Howie make an important life choice, but it seems it may all be about to collapse. Elsewhere, Harry is forced to face his demons, Ian steps up and auditions begin for Nigel's film.

Dec 06, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 133
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