EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders’ Priya Nandra-Hart goes on a desperate mission to save Ravi Gulati’s life next week, when his role as a secret informant is blown by Mark Fowler. But her heart shatters when she realises just how deeply troubled Ravi is and discovers his self-harm scars.
Can Priya get Ravi the help he so urgently needs for his mental health? And will she be able to keep Mark at bay?
“Ravi’s life is in grave danger thanks to Mark’s sinister plans – and only Priya can save him,” our EastEnders source explains. “Mark’s determined to destroy the informant and zones in on Ravi.
“Priya’s forced to get Vicki involved and put an end to this problem once and for all.”
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With mounting pressure from the gang to hunt down the rat, Mark corners Ravi at the Boxing Den. Ravi goads him, but after a clumsy attempt from Priya to plead his innocence, Mark is certain he’s found his leak.
Snooping around Ravi’s flat, Mark looks for evidence that he’s the mole. When Priya walks in, she’s forced to think on her feet, lying about the nature of Ravi’s relationship with Jack Branning. Will Priya’s reassurance be enough to keep Mark off the scent?
“Soon, Ravi and Mark are speeding away from the Square,” our insider warns. “Priya knows this could be the end of Ravi. She needs someone to put a stop to Mark – and fast.”
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On Walford Common, Ravi reveals the truth to Mark, goading him into a fight.
Meanwhile, back on the Square, Priya begs Vicki to help her. Vicki outright refuses to believe that her brother is in a gang – until Phil Mitchell corroborates Priya’s story…
After the events on the Common spiral, Priya tends to her boyfriend’s wounds and makes the shock discovery that he’s been self-harming. Ravi’s mental wellbeing is at rock bottom but he can’t bear to talk about it, so he heads to the gym to avoid Priya’s questioning.
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“Later, Ravi breaks down in Priya’s arms,” our spy continues. “Ravi feels his world is falling apart. She takes him to the doctors, but the long waiting list for mental health care is a huge frustration.”
With Ravi refusing to open up about his feelings, will medication help him on his route to recovery? Or will he keep pretending he can cope all while sinking further into depression?
If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, organisations who can offer support include the NHS, Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393. Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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