Find out why Whitney goes to prison! (VIDEO)

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Whitney Dean is thrown into confusion in EastEnders when she gets a letter from ex lover Tony, languishing in prison, telling her he always loved her.

She applies for a visiting order, much to the disgust of her boyfriend Tyler - and when no one can find her Tyler realises where she's gone and goes after her.

But Whitney could be in for a big shock when she gets to prison...

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