Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders Podcast
by Rob Innes and Ree Ali
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One Last Stone
May 2, 2026
1h 06m 04s
A Man On The Edge
Apr 25, 2026
1h 08m 32s
The Hen Is Zack-Mailed
Apr 18, 2026
1h 02m 08s
Self Defence For The Defence
Apr 11, 2026
1h 06m 51s
The Penny Drops
Apr 4, 2026
1h 12m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/2/26 | 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. | 1h 06m 04s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | 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 Lexi causes headaches for Callum. | 1h 08m 32s | ||||||
| 4/18/26 | 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. | 1h 02m 08s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | 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? | 1h 06m 51s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | 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? | 1h 12m 13s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | 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...? | 1h 18m 50s | ||||||
| 3/14/26 | 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. | 58m 16s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 | 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. | 1h 04m 29s | ||||||
| 2/21/26 | 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? | 1h 06m 17s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 | 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 his family? | 1h 20m 23s | ||||||
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| 2/7/26 | 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 the only one who wants to see her... | 1h 13m 51s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | 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. | 1h 09m 47s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | 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. | 1h 10m 47s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | 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? | 1h 05m 15s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | 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 announced in the awards ceremony coming next week! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAKgmc1nZxa1mFwYiNIXu5iDhCUO57kqRVZyLI1ziSWMyFWw/viewform?usp=send_form | 1h 08m 47s | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | 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! | 1h 37m 33s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | 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! | 1h 21m 20s | ||||||
| 12/20/25 | 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 following all our socials for a very exciting announcement in the next week or so...!From both Rob and Ree - Have a very happy Christmas! Here's to 2026! | 1h 12m 52s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | 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? | 1h 12m 12s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 | 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. | 1h 10m 58s | ||||||
| 11/29/25 | Lauren Robbed Blind | This week, Lauren's guilt over Jimmy's blindness leads her into a whole heap of trouble and suddenly rather massively in debt. Is Ian about to save the day?Meanwhile, Jasmine is on the run after Cindy realises that her new barmaid is harbouring her dark side, but what exactly is Jasmine up to and who is she really after? Elsewhere, Zoe is picture perfect for Anthony, Kim lands herself into the world of cancellation and the spectre of Zack looms over Vicki and Ross... | 1h 01m 16s | ||||||
| 11/22/25 | Keeping It In The Family | This week, Vicki and Zack's relationship takes an unexpected passionate turn, but what exactly does Joel's trial mean for a woman who is losing all faith in men?Meanwhile, Zoe's stalker apparently seems to step up a notch - but who the hell is it and when will we get answers?! Elsewhere, Ravi puts Suki and Eve's adoption at risk and there is HUGE news for the upcoming New Year's Day episode... | 1h 14m 47s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | Knife Fight At The Okie Corral | #eastenders #soaps #soapspoilers #podcast This week, Harry take matters into his own hands and the consequences are dire - with Okie dead, Teddy in prison and with blood on his hands, just how far will Harry fall?Meanwhile, Junior bids farewell to Walford, unaware that Nicola may be about to bring a bundle of trouble for George. Elsewhere, Nigel's case is dismissed, Lexi turns directorial, and Vicki struggles in the wake of Joel's attack. | 1h 04m 51s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | Two Fly The Cuckoo's Nest | This week, the Harry/Kojo/Okie story finally reaches a climax - and it looks to be Ravi that could find himself fully in the firing line...So how will he do as an informant? And what of Nicola's test result...? Elsewhere, Kat, along with the rest of us, is at the end of her tether with Zoe. But what exactly is Anthony up to and does he have anything to do with the strange events at the Vic? Meanwhile, Eve's mum, Norma arrives and it's handbags at dawn... | 57m 00s | ||||||
| 11/1/25 | Paranormal Slate-tivity | This week, it's Halloween and Zoe seems to have someone with scary plans after her - but is everything as it seems? Dr Anthony does not seem to think so... Meanwhile, Eve and Suki begin the adoption process, but it's going to take a reference from a problematic source to allow them to go much further. Elsewhere, Tommy steps up and the Harry/Okie plot...well, that's still happening... | 59m 58s | ||||||
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