EastEnders‘ Kat Slater will prepare to celebrate her engagement to Phil Mitchell in upcoming scenes by throwing a wild party at the Queen Vic.
First look snaps show the Albert Square veteran decorating the pub in preparation for the fun-filled event, even though her husband-to-be is nowhere to be found.
Of course viewers are aware that while Kat begins to celebrate her new life with Phil, the Albert Square hardman is on the warpath, determined to get revenge on the bullies who have been tormenting Kat’s son Tommy.
Wedding bells! EastEnders’ Kat Slater will prepare to celebrate her engagement to Phil Mitchell in upcoming scenes by throwing a wild party at the Queen Vic
In upcoming scenes set to air on Friday, Kat (played by Jessie Wallace) can be seen assisting Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) with hanging up banners in the Vic for the engagement party.
Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) is equally excited by the celebration, donning a fun flowery headpiece while brandishing balloons for the occasion.
But, as the guests gather and the drinks begin to flow, it becomes obvious that one of the guests of honour is noticeably absent, the groom himself.
Getting ready! First look snaps show the Albert Square veteran decorating the pub in preparation for the fun-filled event, even though her husband-to-be is nowhere to be found
She’s getting married! Jean Slater is equally excited by the celebration, donning a fun flowery headpiece while brandishing balloons for the occasion
Having discovered that Kat’s son Tommy is being bullied Phil (Steve McFadden) races into the Argee Bhajee restaurant angrily wielding an iron bar in a bid to scare the tormentors off.
Albert Square’s resident hardman puts on a terrifying display as he viciously slams the pole on the ground and shouts out as he teaches the bullies a lesson they’ll never forget.
As a terrified Tommy emerges from in the shadows, has Phil done enough to ensure he’s left alone?
Where is he? Meanwhile, unaware of the engagement party taking place, a furious Phil has chased after bullies who have been tormenting Kat’s son Tommy
Scared: Preview pictures for Friday’s episode show young Tommy (Sonny Kendall) seeking refuge in the Argee Bhajee after being chased by his bullies
In recent episodes, the mechanic has been trying to help Tommy stand up to bullies, even trying to toughen the lad up in the gym.
But it will remain to be seen whether Phil’s actions have helped Tommy for the better or have just made the situation worse.
It comes amid the news that EastEnders is dropping its Friday episode and will now air across four consecutive weeknights in a major schedule shake-up.
On the warpath: And after being informed of Tommy’s plight, Phil (Steve McFadden) races into the restaurant angrily wielding an iron bar in a bid to scare the tormentors off
The change will see the BBC soap air Monday-Thursday at 7.30pm with episodes now in direct competition with ITV‘s Emmerdale.
For the first time, fans can tune into the antics of Albert Square on a Wednesday, with the permanent schedule change coming into play from March 7.
And avid soap fans will be in for a treat as the first week will see the downfall of serial killer Gray Atkins.
EastEnders continues on Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
Protector: Albert Square’s resident hardman puts on a terrifying display as he viciously slams the pole on the ground and shouts out as he teaches the bullies a lesson they’ll never get
