{"id":322777,"date":"2025-08-06T15:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/322777\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:02:20","slug":"eastenders-adds-dark-howie-twist-to-oscar-storyline-in-early-iplayer-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/322777\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders adds dark Howie twist to Oscar storyline in early iPlayer release"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow for Wednesday\u2019s episode (6 August), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn\u2019t yet aired on TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EastEnders has revealed the dark role that Howie Danes will play in Oscar Branning\u2019s dramatic attack plot.<\/p>\n

Oscar was responsible for Patrick\u2019s attack<\/a> this week, when the teen\u2019s attempt to steal his gambling winnings went seriously wrong.<\/p>\n

Scared about getting caught, Oscar put the cash in an envelope addressed to Lauren and prepared to flee Walford \u2013 but his sister caught him in the act.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s episode<\/a>, Lauren was horrified to discover that it was Oscar who put Patrick in hospital and was frustrated that he had messed up again.<\/p>\n

\"oscar,<\/p>\n

BBC<\/p>\n

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This led to an emotional conversation between the pair, where Oscar explained how his mum Tanya fell apart after Abi\u2019s death and that his tough upbringing has left him feeling aimless in life.<\/p>\n

He decided to take Lauren\u2019s advice and vowed to tell the truth about the attack. However, when the police arrived to enquire about their movements that night, Lauren gave Oscar an alibi.<\/p>\n

Lauren wanted to spare Oscar going back to prison, but she urged him to give the money back to the Truemans at the earliest opportunity the next day.<\/p>\n

\"patrick<\/p>\n

BBC<\/p>\n

Related: EastEnders confirms Avani’s final baby decision as everything changes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, as Patrick\u2019s family desperately waited for news at the hospital, Howie gave the police a witness statement but couldn\u2019t give them any useful information.<\/p>\n

Kim wasn\u2019t pleased that her partner wasn\u2019t more helpful<\/a>, and the couple rowed about the money he had gambled on Patrick\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n

Later, Yolande, Kim and Denise got to see Patrick, who\u2019d had a lucky escape as his CT scan had come back clear. Yolande made amends with her fianc\u00e9 and asked him to marry her again.<\/p>\n

\"howie<\/p>\n

BBC<\/p>\n

Related: EastEnders’ Stacey goes to the police over Joel – will he be charged?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

But Howie had remembered that Patrick\u2019s attacker was wearing an ankle tag<\/a> so he called round to confront Oscar about the attack.<\/p>\n

He threatened to go to the police with this information unless Oscar and Lauren gave him the cash \u2013 and Lauren realised that Howie was blackmailing them and intended to keep the money for himself.<\/p>\n

Lauren remained firm and refused Howie\u2019s request, confident that he had no proof that Oscar was responsible. What will Howie do next?<\/p>\n

EastEnders<\/strong> airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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