EastEnders Christmas and New Year 2020: spoilers, times and schedule

EASTENDERS fans are in for another action-packed festive season this year as Ian Beale’s mystery attacker is finally revealed on Christmas Day.

Here’s all your spoilers for Christmas and the New Year 2020…

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Ian’s attacker is revealed on Christmas Day

Monday, December 21 – 8pm

As Ian fears for his life following the brutal attack, Kathy tries to gather together the family for support. 

But Bobby Beale, Ben Mitchell and Peter Beale’s suspicions are piqued when Kathy gets Ian to talk about the fateful night he was attacked.

Elsewhere, new evidence comes to light that terrifies Max Branning and Tina Carter, who’s in the frame for the attack, is dragged off to the police station for questioning. 



Max grows determined to win Linda over

Tuesday, December 22 – 7:30pm

Honey Mitchell tries to organise her Christmas community event, but comes to a complete stop when she realises the fridge isn’t working. 

Luckily, Jay comes to her rescue with a team of caterers and saves the day. 

After getting swept up in the Christmas spirit, however, Jay and Honey end up sharing a kiss – and just as Billy walks in!

Elsewhere, Max grows determined to win Linda over and begs her to come away with him and start a new life. Can he convince Linda?

Meanwhile, a string of terrifying taunts leave Ian terrified for his life. 



Linda threatens to drink in front of Mick if he doesn’t talk to her

Christmas Eve – 8.15pm

Linda goes to great lengths to get some sort of reaction from Mick and even threatens to down a bottle of whisky in front of him, but her efforts are to no avail. 

Linda storms off in fury and heads to find Max…

Meanwhile, yet another attack leaves Ian scuttling off in terror, despairing over his unpopular status in the Square. 

But will his guilty conscience save Ian from the mystery culprit terrorising him?



Stacey tries to kiss Martin on Christmas Day in EastEnders

Christmas Day – 9:10pm

The soap will air a 50 minute episode on Christmas Day at 9:10pm which will see the identity of Ian’s attacker revealed in dramatic fashion. 

Before the police arrive and arrest a culprit, Ian clumsily accuses Ben of trying to kill him. 

Have the police got the right suspect or could the attacker still be out there waiting to finish Ian off?

Elsewhere, Denise is also in for a festive shocker when her serial killer ex Lucas Johnson graces her with his presence. 

Lucas, who was last seen in the Square in 2016 carrying out a terrifying killing spree, will bring his daughter Chelsea in tow. 

While Denise tries to get as far away from her ex as possible, Stacey edges closer to Martin. 

When there’s an embarrassing mix-up with Stacey’s present, she ends up moving in for a kiss. But has she got the wrong end of the stick. 

Mick is triggered when Tina gives him a photo of her, him and Katy at their old care home. Will he open up to his family about the suffering he’s been going through?



Mick turns to Katy on Boxing Day in EastEnders to cope with his trauma

Boxing Day – 8:45pm

The Square will be left reeling from the tumultuous events of Christmas Day, with many questions yet to be answered. 

Viewers will see Martin shocked when Ruby drops a bombshell on him.

Mick turns to Katy to deal with his problems who, of course, only makes things a whole lot worse. 



Linda regrets her actions in the aftermath of the Christmas drama

Monday, December 28 – 8:35pm

Max starts piling pressure on Linda and she crumbles, regretting her actions. 

Elsewhere, Martin drifts further away from Ruby after spending Christmas with Stacey. 

Mick continues to shut everyone out, leaving Shirley upset and confused. 



Mick and Linda’s relationship reaches crisis point over the festive season

Tuesday, December 29 – 7:30pm

Jay and Honey have a heart-to-heart to work out whether the kiss was a mistake. 

Will Honey be left choosing between Jay and Billy?

Elsewhere, a furious showdown between Ruby and Stacey ends in disaster. 

Patrick plays a risky game when he takes matters into his own hands to protect Denise from Lucas. 



The Carters reach crisis point as Max piles the pressure on Linda

New Year’s Eve – 7:30pm

EastEnders’ New Year’s Eve episode will focus on the Carters as Mick and Linda’s relationship reaches crisis point. 

Mick struggles to cope with his traumatic past and put into words what he’s been through and how he’s feeling.

Will he open up to his family before it’s too late for Mick?

New Year’s Day – 8pm

As Walford is propelled into 2021, viewers will see Mick finally confront his greatest fears. 

Meanwhile, Callum goes to great lengths to help his brother Stuart, who’s ended up in the firing line. 

A defeated Martin leads on Stacey for support. Will one thing lead to another?

And in a shock twist, as Patrick goes to great lengths to protect Denise, she finds herself sharing a moment with Jack.