Overview

• Recent early-access episodes have heightened Elaine and George Knight’s relationship strain after off-screen developments.
• Elaine’s spontaneous Prosecco offers and a £5,000 singles cruise booking have put the Queen Vic’s finances under strain.
• Colin Salmon and Harriet Thorpe have dismissed viewer theories by confirming the Knights will retain ownership of the Queen Vic.
• Executive Producer Ben Wadey says EastEnders is in a strong creative phase under his leadership with a focus on younger characters.
• The expected return of Elaine’s former partner Drew Peacock promises further upheaval in her storyline.