Episode 7248 and 7249 | Airs on Thursday 25 December 2025 at 19:45 (Part 1) and 21:45 (Part 2) on BBC One
Christmas Day arrives in Walford and Zoe is on tenterhooks after yesterday’s discovery. The Slaters soon find themselves in an argument with another of the Square’s families after a truth is revealed.
As a troubling situation unfolds, Kat decides to empty The Vic of the punters in a desperate bid to protect Zoe. However, it’s seemingly no use as a worrying situation escalates, with catastrophic consequences for all involved.
Meanwhile, Zack is forced to take the pub’s Christmas dinner back to No.31 in an attempt to save everybody’s day.
Elsewhere, the Brannings and the Beales unite for Christmas dinner at No.45. Cindy returns, so Ian and Peter try to keep her away from Max – offending her by making out that she’s not welcome.
Max is still secretly pondering Oscar’s revelation and chaos ensues at the dinner table as secrets are revealed.
Also today, the Mitchells help to make Nigel’s Christmas extra special.