{"id":556222,"date":"2025-11-08T01:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/556222\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:05:15","slug":"eastenders-reveals-when-heartbreaking-new-lauren-story-kicks-off-in-advanced-spoilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/556222\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders reveals when heartbreaking new Lauren story kicks off in advanced spoilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders\" data-node-id=\"1.0.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">A gut-punching new story for EastEnders&#8217; Lauren Branning is set to air later this month, according to official teasers. The plot coincides with the BBC&#8217;s Scam Safe week, which will deliver a week&#8217;s worth of special programming to help the public stay informed when it comes to fraud.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Lauren&#8217;s plot will shine a light on how scammers play into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69183542\/eastenders-devastating-new-story-lauren-branning\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69183542\/eastenders-devastating-new-story-lauren-branning\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"people\u2019s emotions surrounding their loved ones\" data-node-id=\"6.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">people\u2019s emotions surrounding their loved ones<\/a>, and convince them to part with their money.<\/p>\n<p>What to Read Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">In scenes set to air in the week commencing 24 November, Jacqueline Jossa&#8217;s character will think she has found an incredible treatment plan for her son Jimmy.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Fans of the BBC soap will know that she recently noticed something was wrong with his eyes, but initially struggled to be taken seriously.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"lauren branning, eastenders\" title=\"Lauren Branning, EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eastenders-lauren-branning-and-baby-3-681b41a8d49a3.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"15.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a63147899\/best-film-tv-tours-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a63147899\/best-film-tv-tours-2025\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best film and TV tours for 2025\" data-node-id=\"15.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Best film and TV tours for 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Lauren and husband Peter Beale were then told that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a64835815\/eastenders-spoilers-special-lauren-episode-jimmy-iplayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a64835815\/eastenders-spoilers-special-lauren-episode-jimmy-iplayer\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the tot has optic nerve and chorioretinal coloboma\" data-node-id=\"17.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">the tot has optic nerve and chorioretinal coloboma<\/a>, meaning he has severely impaired eyesight.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Now, Lauren will ultimately be duped out of her money when she realises the treatment plan she found is actually a scam.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips has said: &#8220;Our 2025 Scam Safe week will equip people with the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves \u2013 and drive a vital national conversation. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;With our unparalleled access and expertise, we\u2019re proud to stand with communities across the UK in the fight against fraud.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"lauren branning, eastenders\" title=\"Lauren Branning, EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4286\" height=\"2857\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lauren-branning-eastenders-6862aa9f806ec.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"26.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69276626\/eastenders-major-anthony-trueman-secret-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69276626\/eastenders-major-anthony-trueman-secret-plan\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders confirms major Anthony secret as he conceals sinister plan\" data-node-id=\"26.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">EastEnders confirms major Anthony secret as he conceals sinister plan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Alongside EastEnders, other shows getting involved include Hope Street, The One Show and Bargain Hunt, among others.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Elsewhere across the week, there are big developments for Anthony and Zoe, Ian and Elaine, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69163070\/eastenders-anna-knight-exit-story-unexpected-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69163070\/eastenders-anna-knight-exit-story-unexpected-announcement\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"soon-to-depart Anna Knight\" data-node-id=\"30.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">soon-to-depart Anna Knight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The full set of teasers follows below (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/m002mrl0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/m002mrl0\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"BBC\" data-node-id=\"32.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\">BBC<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Monday, November 24 &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Cindy goes looking for answers, while Vicki continues to struggle. Lauren\u2019s hopes are raised, but is all as it seems?<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, November 25 &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"38\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Oscar makes a shocking discovery, tensions continue to rise in the Slater family, and Anna makes Freddie an offer.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, November 26 &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"41\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Lauren wrestles with a difficult decision, Anthony supports Zoe, and Ian and Elaine\u2019s feud intensifies.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, November 27 &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The Kimfluencer slips up, with consequences for Elaine, Anthony looks to the future, and the truth dawns on a horrified local.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"46\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"46.0\">EastEnders<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"46.1\"> airs on Mondays &#8211; 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<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage\" data-node-id=\"48.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"48.0.0\">Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"51\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"51.0\">The new edition of <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"51.1\">Living Legends<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"51.2\"> is here! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy Ariana &amp; Witches in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"51.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-node-id=\"51.3.0\">Buy <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"51.3.1\">Ariana &amp; Witches<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"51.3.2\"> in newsagents or online<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"51.4\">, priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EastEnders spoilers follow. 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