EastEnders spoilers: New Year secrets and lies on Albert Square!

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Shockwaves continue in Walford after the dramatic Christmas events involving some of the most prominent families in Albert Square...

The families of Albert Square continue to struggle in the hour-long New Year’s Day episode of EastEnders (8:00pm, see our TV Guide for full listings).

Sharon Mitchell on EastEnders Albert Square

The Mitchells are just one family still reeling from events on Albert Square. (Image credit: BBC / Jack Barnes)

With the dramatic events in Albert Square over the Christmas period, the shockwaves continue. More than one Walford family are trying to deal with the shattering of long held secrets, while for some, the lies continue. Will the new decade bring more trouble than it resolves for the Albert Square residents?

EastEnders continues on BBC1 on Thursday at 7:30pm

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