Next week on EastEnders, Ben struggles to face up to reality as Lola's condition deteriorates.
Elsewhere, Stacey's webcam secret is exposed, Freddie gets a referral to an ADHD specialist and the residents of Walford go head to head at The Vic quiz.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, May 22 (Episode 6701)
Writer: Amy Guyler
Director: Alan de Pellette
As Lola prepares to come home, Ben's struggling to accept what's happening and insists that she should stay in the hospital.
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The residents of Walford gather to welcome Lola back to the square.
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Sonia shares Reverend Mills's number with Jay and advises him to call her for support.
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The headmaster invites Stacey to attend the parents' committee after she voices her concerns about Lily being bullied. Later, however, Lily finds out about her mum's Secret Cam page and confronts her in front of the Slater clan...
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Freddie tries to assemble a dream team to take part in The Vic's pub quiz tomorrow.
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This episode airs Monday, May 22 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, May 23 (Episode 6702)
Writer: Amy Guyler
Director: Alan de Pellette
A mortified Stacey receives some sage counsel from Martin and, with a new sense of determination, heads off to the school meeting and delivers some home truths to the judgmental parents.
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As her speech becomes more slurred, Lola refuses to see Will and Janet. Honey airs her concerns to Phil, who comes up with a plan to have Janet do her GCSE revision at Peggy's.
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Jay decides to get in contact with Reverend Mills, who pays Lola a visit and provides her with comfort.
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At the pub quiz, rivalry is rife between Reiss and Freddie's teams, but who will win the day? Meanwhile, Whitney convinces Chelsea to sort things out with Zack, Finlay and Felix as Ravi drinks alone on the other side of the pub.
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This episode airs Tuesday, May 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Wednesday, May 24 (Episode 6703)
Writer: Daran Little
Director: Alan de Pellette
Ben lashes out at Honey and Billy, suggesting that they're giving up on Lola too easily. Phil talks to Ben about Peggy and tells him that he's being selfish.
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Ben apologises for the way he's been behaving but later, he leaves a voicemail for the doctor he's found.
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Freddie's reluctant to listen when Theo arrives with an ADHD referral card for Freddie.
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Also: Chelsea shows signs of thawing towards Ravi, while Jean struggles to accept Stacey's cam work.
This episode airs Wednesday, May 24 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Thursday, May 25 (Episode 6704)
Writer: Rob Gittins
Director: Alan de Pellette
Ben meets up with Dr Washington to discuss the possible new treatment option for Lola in the US.
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Everyone gathers for the ladies' day party for Lola, with Patrick appearing in a video call. But Ben soon makes a scene and heads home...
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Kathy and Callum try to convince Ben to accept what's happening, but will they get through to him?
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Also: Stacey comes up with a plan to help her daughter, while Freddie agrees to meet with the ADHD specialist.
This episode airs Thursday, May 25 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Neil Wilkes
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