📺 Key Plot Highlights (Based on BBC iPlayer Release)
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Newcomer Oscar Branning returns from a youth offenders’ centre and causes chaos while staying with sister Lauren and Peter.
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Under pressure from gang associate “Fat Mike” to repay £5,000, Oscar targets a recent £6K betting win by Patrick Trueman and Howie Danes.thesun.ie+15celebritycrush.uk+15dailygossip.info+15youtube.com+5soapoperadaily.com+5uk.news.yahoo.com+5
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While breaking into the Trueman-Fox home late at night, Oscar panics when Patrick catches him and pushes him to the floor, leaving him unconscious. Patrick is later hospitalized.radiotimes.com
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Howie returns shortly after and Oscar flees unseen. Later, Lauren discovers the stolen money and suspects her brother.soapoperadaily.com+1
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Police launch door-to-door inquiries in Walford, prompting Oscar to consider going on the run.youtube.com+8whattowatch.com+8tvguide.co.uk+8
🩺 Patrick Trueman’s Status
The beloved Walford veteran is rushed to hospital and left unconscious, causing panic for Yolande, Kim, and Denise, who race to his side.en.wikipedia.org+5uk.news.yahoo.com+5whattowatch.com+5
👤 Oscar Branning’s Descent
Once released from a young offenders’ facility, Oscar quickly sinks into trouble. Threatened by Fat Mike following a car theft and house arson cover‑up, he spirals into desperation.thesun.ie+6dailysoaps.info+6celebritycrush.uk+6
Clouded by fear, Oscar’s attempt to steal back money turns violent—and leaves him terrified of capture. Viewers see him crumble under guilt and panic in scenes leading up to a possible escape.uk.news.yahoo.com
⚡ Aftermath & Fallout
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Lauren Branning confronts Oscar, uncovering his betrayal and the stolen cash, and urges him to flee Walford to avoid arrest.thesun.ie+13soapoperadaily.com+13thescottishsun.co.uk+13
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Community tension rises as police investigations and public suspicion mount. Questions loom: will Oscar be turned in or be forced into a desperate escape?whattowatch.comwhattowatch.com
✅ Summary Table
| Character / Element | Situation Summary |
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| Oscar Branning | Former youth detainee, broke in to steal £6000, panicked and attacked Patrick, now on the run. |
| Patrick Trueman | Hospitalized after being pushed unconscious during the robbery attempt. |
| Lauren Branning | Torn between family loyalty and confronting Oscar about his betrayal. |
| Howie Danes | Eyewitness returning to the scene during Oscar’s escape. |
| Police | Conducting inquiries and door-to-door visits in Walford. |
Oscar’s iPlayer debut not only confirms his sexuality in a heartfelt scene but also sets the stage for one of Walford’s most dramatic turnarounds in years. His chaotic return, criminal desperation, and Patrick’s violent illness are shaking the Square—and viewers don’t know who to trust anymore.
