EastEnders spoilers: Lisa Fowler returns, Stacy plans reunion with Martin

There's a busy week ahead on EastEnders: These are the full spoilers for the week of 10-13 July 2023. (BBC)
There's a busy week ahead on EastEnders: These are the full spoilers for the week of 10-13 July 2023. (BBC)

Lucy Benjamin reprises her role as Lisa Fowler on EastEnders next week, but what plans does the character have for Keanu? Plus, Stacey wants to put Theo on the back burner and get back together with Martin.

And Kim is released from prison, only to find herself suffering another panic attack. Can she get the help she needs?

It’s a dramatic week on EastEnders, so read on for full spoilers for 10-13 July 2023.

Lisa Fowler returns – and puts pressure on Keanu

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Lisa Fowler (LUCY BENJAMIN) (BBC)

Lisa is back in Walford with Peggy and is determined to make Keanu pay for what he did to Louise, who apparently has gone off the rails. It’s also evident that Lisa herself has money worries, as she’s seen running off to avoid a cab fare.

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Monday’s events will find Keanu discovering that Lisa and Peggy are in town, but when he rushes over to see his daughter, what he isn’t expecting is for Lisa to start making financial demands.

Following the showdown, Keanu quizzes Reiss about how to get money out of Taylor’s Autos as he needs cash fast. But Sonia soon realises that Reiss is worried about something at work and advises him to do the right thing – hence him going to see Sharon to share some vital information. Meanwhile, the real reason why Lisa is so desperate for money becomes clear during Tuesday’s episode…

Stacey plots reunion with Martin – but what about Theo?

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Stacey Slater (LACEY TURNER); Eve Unwin (HEATHER PEACE) (BBC)

Jean plays matchmaker between Stacey and Theo, but her daughter has misgivings about going on a date with him. Yet when Martin voices his disapproval, Stacey goes along with the plan for the hell of it, only to find that she has no real feelings for Theo.

Eve, though, get the wrong idea and asks Theo to be Stacey’s plus one at Kathy’s wedding. But in a surprise turn of events, Stacey is actually thinking about reuniting with Martin, who she attempts to flirt with on Thursday at the Vic.

Despite him not taking the bait, Stacey eventually decides that Martin ought to be accompanying her to the nuptials – and so decides to ditch Theo.

Stag night drama for Rocky

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EFreddie Slater (BOBBY BRAZIER); Rocky (BRIAN CONLEY); Mitch Baker (ROGER GRIFFITHS); Martin Fowler (JAMES BYE) (BBC)

Kathy asks Bobby to infiltrate Rocky’s stag night, but Mitch and Harvey realise what’s going on and grow determined to ditch the infiltrator so they can get up to mischief.

At the Boxing Den, the stags put their plan into action, only for Bobby to rumble what they’re up to. But later, the guys will be seen indulging in a poker game arranged by Nish. But the stakes soon start escalating wildly, and as Rocky finds himself unable to resist Nish’s goading, he puts his future happiness on the line…

A desperate Kim needs help

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Kim Fox (TAMEKA EMPSON) (BBC)

Kim’s release is scheduled for Monday so Felix takes it upon himself to throw a welcome home party.

But over at the prison, Kim is struggling to keep calm and decides to leave before her family can collect her. And when she finally arrives back on the Square, she’s confronted by a crowd of well-wishers, the sight of which leaves her wrestling with her true emotions.

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The trouble is, Kim can only maintain her façade for so long and, after trying to return to work, she suffers a panic attack. Eve and Howie then notice the Albert isn’t open and, after investigating, they discover Kim cowering in the dark. Upset by the discovery, Howie begs Kim to let him help her, with Wednesday’s drama seeing him find a therapist who specialises in PTSD.