EastEnders has set up a terrifying behind-bars shock for Ian in Wednesday’s episode on RTÉ One and BBC One.

Releasing first-look photos, the BBC soap said: “Struggling to adapt to life behind bars, Ian finds himself targeted by fellow inmates.

“But nothing prepares him for the shock that awaits when he comes face to face with Gray…”

Serial killer Gray Atkins, who was last seen in Albert Square in 2022, is serving a life sentence for the murders of his former wife Chantelle Atkins, Kush Kazemi, and Tina Carter.

Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) meets Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Photo: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron

Fans can watch what happens next on Wednesday on RTÉ One and BBC One at 7:30pm.

EastEnders airs on RTÉ One and BBC One Monday to Thursday.

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