Monday, August 12th, 2024 on BBC One at 7:30pm
Linda is already on shaky ground, battling to maintain her sobriety, when more poison pen letters arrive, shaking her to the core. But the torment doesn’t stop there—Dean, still pulling strings from behind bars, orders Bernie to ramp up the pressure on Linda. The letters escalate to texts, leaving Linda horrified as she realizes the person behind the threats now has her phone number.
Overwhelmed and frightened, Linda tells her son Johnny that she’s too scared to attend the meeting. But Johnny knows how vital it is for her to be there and, in a desperate move, he takes matters into his own hands to ensure she shows up. As the meeting begins, prosecutor Tamara zeroes in on Linda, whose unsteady state becomes apparent, leaving everyone on edge.
Meanwhile, Peter Beale is fuming after Bobby is promoted to manager at Beale’s Eels—something Peter feels should have been his job.
Lauren tries to calm him, suggesting Cindy must have had a hidden motive, as she wouldn’t do Bobby any favours without a reason. Peter, however, jumps to the wrong conclusion, assuming their family’s ongoing dramas are at the root of the decision. In a twist, Junior steps in after overhearing the conversation, offering Peter a job on his new contract to keep him from stirring up more trouble.
Elsewhere, Nish Panesar makes a bold move to drive a wedge between Suki and Eve, presenting Ayesha with an enticing offer.
And as tensions rise, Gina cautions Anna not to lead Bobby on if her heart truly lies with Freddie. But Anna is quick to dismiss her sister’s concerns, insisting that she and Bobby are perfectly happy together.
