EASTENDERS

It’s clear why Eastenders likes to pile misery onto poor Whitney. Actress Shona Mcgarty is just so good at it, breaking our hearts several times in recent episodes. There may be a glimmer of light for Whit (right) this week, but as always there’s another drama hanging above her head just ready to drop.

The heartbreak of saying goodbye to their baby has seen Zack and Whit push each other away. But after some words from best mate Martin, Zack decides to pay a tribute to baby Peach. Touched by his efforts,

Whitney kisses him. However, Zack is guilty about the secret he’s carrying – he hasn’t told Whitney about his HIV status – and pulls back, leaving her more confused and alone than ever.

Step in Sam Mitchell to save the day, as she accompanies Zack to his appointment and asks the awkward questions about sex and having

children in the future. All credit to the writers and actress Kim Medcalf for their development of this more mature Sam, playing the role of guiding hand to Zack without losing her Mitchell edge. Elsewhere, there’s a blast from the past when Patrick pipes up that it’s his ex-wife Yolande’s 70th birthday. Yolande also got a mention a few weeks back. Are we paving the way for a return?