As EastEnders prepares for its monumental 40th anniversary, viewers can expect a surge of drama in the upcoming episodes. Phil Mitchell, portrayed by Steve McFadden, continues to grapple with depression, which escalates into symptoms of psychosis and hallucinations that transport him back to his childhood home.
These visions, set in 1985, allow Phil to witness a significant moment from his youth. As Phil's mental state deteriorates, these hallucinations begin to bleed into his reality, leading him to interact with his younger self in Walford.
He also encounters his mother, Peggy (Jaime Winstone), within these visions before a familiar face reappears in his actual life. The week commences with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) persuading her ex-husband Phil to seek medical help as his health declines. However, Phil reacts poorly to Sharon's intervention, resulting in her expulsion from his house.
The following day, Martin (James Bye), Ruby (Louisa Lytton), Stacey (Lacey Turner), and their children indulge in nostalgia over drinks at The Queen Vic.
Kathy (Kathy Beale) and Sharon are touched by the reminiscing, but it's evident that Sharon's thoughts are preoccupied with Phil, reports Plymouth Live.
Concurrently, at No. 55, Phil's mental health continues to worsen as he begins to experience hallucinations.
On the day of Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey's (Emma Barton) joint sten-do at The Vic, Teddy (Roland Manookian) ensures his brother has a memorable celebration. However, Sharon finds it hard to enjoy herself due to her ongoing worries about Phil.
The situation escalates when Mo (Laila Morse) reveals that Phil funded the event, and alarm bells ring when Phil goes missing. As Phil's mental health deteriorates, he struggles to
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