EastEnders spoilers: Jay Brown quits the London Marathon!

Jay Brown and Honey Mitchell run the London Marathon in EastEnders

Jay Brown tells Honey Mitchell he can't run the London Marathon. (Image credit: BBC)

Jay Brown is struck by last-minute nerves and declares he can't run the London Marathon in Monday's episode of EastEnders at 7.30pm (see our TV Guide for full listings).

Can his training buddy Honey Mitchell persuade him to change his mind?

In a first, the soap announced it will air real-life footage of actors Jamie Borthwick (Jay) and Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell) completing the course in character. Jay is running the 26.2 miles in honour of brain tumour victims, including his late wife Lola Pearce-Brown.

As the day of the London Marathon dawns the Square is abuzz with excitement.

But Jay has other things on his mind.

The widower's world was recently turned upside down when escort Nadine Keller made the shock announcement that she's pregnant with his baby.

Feeling overwhelmed, Jay decides he can no longer take part in the Marathon.

But after all those months of gruelling training, Honey refuses to take no for an answer and manages to get him to the start line.

Honey Mitchell and Jay Brown pose — Honey refuses to let months of tough training go to waste. (Image credit: BBC)

Meanwhile, disaster strikes back on the Square when Britney Wainwright is involved in a bike accident.

The wayward teen, who has been living under the foster care of Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson, needs urgent medical assistance.

Billy Mitchell drives the trio to A&E, but in doing so is delayed getting to the Marathon start line to cheer on Honey and Jay.

After a mad dash across town, Billy eventually arrives - but his streak of bad luck continues.

Later, Phil Mitchell and granddaughter Lexi Pearce arrive at the end of the course - will they see Jay and Honey cross that finish line?

Britney, Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson outside an estate in Milton Keynes. — Whitney and Zak receive worrying news about Britney's health. (Image credit: BBC)

Following their trip to hospital, Whitney and Zack are shocked to discover Britney has Type 2 Usher Syndrome.

The doctors explain the condition will lead to sight and hearing impairments, which will have implications for the youngster's future.

Will this news affect Whitney's decision to foster Britney?

Yolande Trueman is traumatised — Yolande's terrifying assault has made her question her faith. (Image credit: BBC)

Also, traumatised Yolande Trueman is suffering in the wake of Pastor Gideon Clayton's sexual assault.

The predatory cleric subjected Yolande to a horrific attack during their charity fundraiser, which has left her feeling shaken and scared.

Too afraid to tell Patrick what happened, Yolande surprises everyone by announcing she's going to take an extended break from the church.

Pastor Clayton feigns surprise at the announcement and joins forces with Patrick to persuade Yolande not to abandon her faith.

EastEnders continues on BBC One on Tuesday at 7:30 pm

Laura has been a journalist for over a decade, writing about soaps, TV entertainment, fashion, beauty, and food. After graduating from university, she started her career working at a national soap and TV magazine. During her seven-year stint there she joined the cast of Emmerdale for a tour around the famous village, partied with soap stars at awards bashes, interviewed her acting idol David Suchet, and sat in the front row of Strictly Come Dancing.

Her heart lies with the soaps, and her all-time favourite character has to be EastEnders' Pat Butcher - no one rocked a big earring quite like her. She's also a huge fan of detective crime dramas, particularly old school Inspector Morse, Endeavour, and adaptations of Agatha Christie's Marple and Poirot. When she's not writing, she loves a spot of second-hand shopping and going on adventures with her young son.