Shirley Carter

Seven episodes for Sharon

The end of the Olympics sees Sharon back and other big stories erupt!

In a hugely dramatic week featuring a whopping seven episodes, it's clear that there's no place like home for both Sharon and EastEnders - as they both return to BBC One.

After seven years away, Walford's original princess explodes onto Albert Square in a whirlwind of trouble. She's in desperate need of Phil's help, but whilst Phil attempts to rescue Sharon from her nightmare, he is unaware that his is only just beginning - as Shirley uncovers the truth about who killed Heather!

Shirley to propose to Phil

... and turns detective to work out who murdered Heather

EastEnders' Shirley Carter is set to propose to Phil Mitchell after discovering the picture frame Phil's son Ben used to kill Shirley's best friend Heather Trott.

EastEnders' Shirley Carter is set to propose to Phil Mitchell.

The bolshy blonde - played by Linda Henry - decides to pop the question to her on/off boyfriend after discovering the picture frame Phil's son Ben used to kill Shirley's best friend Heather Trott.

Ben (Joshua Pascoe) killed Heather in a fit of rage after hitting her with the photo frame and his dad covered up for him.

Bills, Baby, Broken Boiler: Cheryl chats Heather’s latest storyline

Cheryl Fergison talks about the latest troubles facing single-mum Heather Trott

EastEnders’ Heather Trott hasn’t been having an easy time of late but next week she finds herself facing one of her biggest challenges yet when she collapses due to a faulty boiler in her flat. Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather, chats about her alter-ego’s latest storyline...

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Phil to propose to Shirley

Following his heart attack, is Phil Mitchell about to settle down with Shirley?

EastEnders’ Phil Mitchell is getting engaged to bolshy love interest Shirley Carter.

The hardman pops the question after a heart attack nearly kills him and forces him to re-evaluate his life.

But at first Shirley - played by Linda Henry - turns him down.

’He has been married several times before so he doesn’t have a great record,’ an insider tells the Daily Mirror.

’There are sure to be a few twists and turns before they make it down the aisle.’

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Shirley Carter (Linda Henry)

Shirley Carter (Linda Henry)