👥 Major Character Returns

1. Oscar Branning (Pierre Moullier)

• Oscar returns as a troubled teen after years away—reuniting with sister Lauren only to spark chaos and suspicion Digital Spy+15What to Watch+15Dailygossip+15Dailygossip.

• Multiple images show him in intense confrontation scenes with Lauren, Jack, and Ian—hinting at trouble tied to a phone call and scam involving a cricket bat Dailygossip.

2. Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) & Bex Fowler

• Vicki arrives for Martin Fowler’s funeral with her partner Ross and his son Joel, causing tension with Sharon and Ian over debts and new relationships Digital Spy+2Entertainment Daily+2Wikipedia+2.

• Bex Fowler also returns, supporting Sonia during the funeral, showing emotional moments at the chapel Wikipedia+13Entertainment Daily+13Digital Spy+13.

📸 Other Notable Developments

• Zack Hudson uncovers a bombshell about Barney’s paternity after Barney collapses at the club Metro+6Daily News+6Daily News+6.

• Tommy Moon comes home to Kat and Alfie—pictures show family tension as he reconnects Digital Spy+2Daily News+2Daily News+2.

• Bianca Jackson & Sharon Watts share emotionally fraught recent scenes in the café—sharpened by Bianca’s return and a looming secret Reddit+15Daily News+15Digital Spy+15.

• Nigel and Julie Bates feature in tearful and tense moments—Nigel’s dementia and Julie’s return trigger confrontations, especially with Phil What to Watch.

• Queen Vic Auction & Callum–Johnny Affair: Pictures hint at Linda and Elaine prepping for The Vic sale, while Callum and Johnny’s concealed romance is exposed by Phil What to Watch+2tvguide.co.uk+2Dailygossip+2.

• Sonia Fowler’s trial developments, Denise & Ravi’s secret relationship, and Cindy’s coma recovery add major drama Daily News+1Wikipedia+1.

🎯 Why This Week Matters

• These 73 images aren’t just filler—they spotlight tension-packed reunions, hidden secrets, and emotionally charged story arcs crawling beneath Walford’s surface.

• The return of Oscar (and possibly Max Branning next autumn) alongside Vicki and Bex signals a run of high-impact family drama.

• From secret deals to hidden diseases, the photos indicate a Walford on the brink—ready to blow.

📺 Summary Table:

🔍 What to Watch

• Oscar’s storyline: Will his return spiral out of control?

• Funeral fallout: How will Vicki’s return shift family dynamics?

• Secret affairs & trials: Callum–Johnny’s future, Sonia’s fate, and Phil’s interventions.

• Emotional returns: Julie’s reappearance—and potential exit—adds emotional weight.

This week’s sneak peek offers a dense, image-rich preview of emotional highs, explosive confrontations, and impactful returns. Got a favorite return image? Or think a certain family’s going to implode? Let’s dissect the drama!