The BEST episodes written by Daran Little
#1 - 05/01/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 5
Phil takes matters into his own hands, but will he be in time? Vinny fights for a role in the Panesar family business.
#2 - 09/01/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 6
Martin is stunned by what he learns, a blast from the past rattles Zack, and Ricky Jr lashes out at Jack.
#3 - 19/09/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 151
A newspaper interview changes hearts and minds in Walford, Hugh has a request for Reiss, and Harvey makes a sacrifice for Jean.
#4 - 18/09/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 150
Bobby has a lot on his mind, Nish makes a grand gesture, and Reiss faces some difficult questions.
#5 - 20/02/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 30
It's an eventful night for the women of Walford at The Vic, Linda is shaken by the past, and Nish and Suki put their plan into action.
#6 - 04/01/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 4
Phil desperately searches for a solution, Billy makes a life-changing decision, and Stacey is determined to get the truth.
#7 - 28/02/2012
EastEnders - Season 28 - Episode 35
Lucy digs deeper into Mandy's suspicious behaviour and enlists Lauren's help to find evidence that will prove she only wants Ian's money. Cora clashes with Janine about the mess left behind following R&R's latest club night, while Ray realises how much Bianca's financial problems are hurting her family. Elsewhere, Billy tries to make a deal with Lola
#8 - 15/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 131
Bex is on edge as she gets her A-level results, and Stuart makes a desperate plea to try to put the past behind him.
#9 - 25/08/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 135
It's Ladies' Night at the Vic, but the night comes to a sudden end for Linda. The Murrays make an upsetting discovery and are quick to point the finger. Michelle causes a scene in front of her friends.
#10 - 02/05/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 71
Keanu’s arrest puts him in danger. Linda awaits news about Janine’s sentence. Reiss accidentally disappoints Sonia.
#11 - 11/10/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 164
Karen comes up with a devious plan. Harvey is concerned about Rocky. Ben frets over Jay’s wellbeing.
#12 - 05/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 125
Following the events of last week, people begin to panic and get their alibis in order. Linda takes her anger out on Ruby, and Denise’s irritation grows with her new house guest.
#13 - 07/07/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 107
The Taylors cause trouble in the square. Steven struggles to stay in control. Sonia grows frustrated at a stubborn Dot.
#14 - 27/03/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 50
Ben finds himself in a tough situation as he tries to impress Phil. Keanu seeks advice from an unlikely source, and Rocky worries about his past.
#15 - 07/03/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 38
Ronnie's paranoia reaches new heights as she resolves to drive Glenda away before she discovers the truth about James. Meanwhile, Ian has a touching gesture for Jane, and will Shirley's dogged belief in Phil's faithfulness finally be shattered?
#16 - 17/07/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 114
It’s Kathy and Rocky’s wedding day, Sharon asks Keanu to come clean, and double-booked Stacey finds herself in an awkward position.
#17 - 30/10/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 172
Lauren attempts to put the past behind her. Tina finds herself in a terrifying situation.
#18 - 07/12/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 196
Sonia and Reiss reach the next stage of their IVF journey, Elaine resorts to bribery, and Ravi needles Denise.
#19 - 07/11/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 179
Keanu tries to right a wrong, and Rocky makes a dangerous decision.
#20 - 08/11/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 178
Ben is furious at being rejected by Christian, and decides to get revenge by telling Yusef a horrifying lie about what happened the previous night. Ian is stunned when a familiar face reappears in the Square, Janine's taunting of Roxy makes Michael uncomfortable, and Jodie's guilt grows as Poppy talks about how much she likes Anthony
#21 - 24/11/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 187
Whitney questions her relationship with Woody. Joyce gives Karen some potentially good news.
#22 - 08/12/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 197
Kathy provides a shoulder to cry on, the battle lines are drawn between Yolande and Elaine, and Reiss endures another difficult night.
#23 - 19/01/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 12
Yolande supports a Walford resident in their hour of need, and Bobby opens up to Cindy.
#24 - 19/12/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 201
Mick gets an unwelcome surprise. Ian is stunned to learn of Lauren's actions. Robbie throws all his efforts into saving the market.
#25 - 22/01/2024
EastEnders - Season 40 - Episode 13
Kat gets help from an unlikely source, Howie is handed an amazing opportunity, and Cindy speaks her mind.
#26 - 25/01/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 16
It is deadline day for the Carters and Mick does all he can to find the money he needs to save his beloved Queen Vic. Meanwhile, Stacey fights back - but will it be enough?
#27 - 16/12/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 200
Zainab lashes out at Yusef after he insults Kamil, but he responds by slapping her - and when he coldly warns her worse may be to come, she decides to run away. Pat hopes a day out at the seaside will cheer her family up, though Ricky has other problems on his mind, while Jane and Ian both make surprising announcements
#28 - 12/04/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 58
Stacey is frustrated by Hayley's presence in the Square, and when Kat later sees her flirting with Martin she insists that she leaves Walford for good. Karen tells the locals that Ted cannot afford Joyce's funeral - only for things to take a dark twist - and Vincent assures Kim he has a plan to save their home. Whitney is torn over what to do about Woody, while Jean invites Shirley to witness Mo's psychic gift.
#29 - 21/06/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 100
Jack does his best to support Tiffany, Mariam takes matters into her own hands, and Ben tries to help Bobby.
#30 - 13/02/2015
EastEnders - Season 31 - Episode 26
Dot faces the harsh reality about her son. Lauren struggles to cope with the truth. Ian and Jane's pre-wedding dinner party doesn't quite go to plan.
#31 - 06/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 126
Jay is shocked when he witnesses Ben at his worst, and Kat puts her plan into action.
#32 - 10/02/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 24
Kat's continued torment at losing baby Tommy proves too much for Alfie... --- Ronnie claims she stole Michael’s photo for Roxy but Jack soon discovers she’s lying. Ronnie insists she wants Michael nowhere near the baby and goes mad when she finds Jack and James with him in the Vic. Jack wants to know what’s really wrong with Ronnie. She nearly admits the truth, then claims she’s not coping and agrees with Jack’s suggestion that she needs professional help. Roxy realises Ronnie lied about Michael coming on to her. Ready to do the pregnancy test, Syed and Christian track Roxy down at her flat and find Roxy and Michael together, it’s obvious they’ve just had sex. Christian’s angry and Michael leaves, confused. Sure Syed and Roxy don’t want a baby, Christian storms out. Syed and Roxy admit they’re jealous of each other. Syed assures Christian he does want kids. Roxy’s upset when she finds Michael in the pub with another woman; Syed and Christian comfort her. No-one realises that Heather’s in her flat, unconscious. Shirley’s had enough of her friend and Patrick and Dot are annoyed when Heather doesn’t turn up for work. Left with Tamwar, George ends up covered in curry. Darren finds Heather when he breaks into her flat to get George’s clean clothes. Shirley arrives as Heather’s being carried into an ambulance. Darren insists on going to the hospital. Patrick accuses Shirley of being a bad friend. Shirley watches as Heather’s driven away. Kat thanks Whitney for all her hard work. Whitney’s tempted by a bag of money in the Vic and later scams Ricky out of his change. Kat and Alfie barely speak whenever they meet. Kat receives an envelope from the Coroner’s Office. Dots snowed under at the launderette. Fat Boy steps in to help and persuades Dot to arrange community meals for Jim.
#33 - 16/08/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 132
Jean does her best to support Daniel, and Denise is annoyed by Sheree’s latest plans.
#34 - 10/07/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 108
Lauren has an honest conversation with Josh. The traders are left in uproar when Robbie takes drastic action. Karen worries about Bernadette.
#35 - 28/03/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 51
Sharon is torn over a decision, Lola remains determined in the wake of recent news, and Sam and Alfie have a heart-to-heart.
#36 - 24/05/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 84
Phil tries to make Ben see sense, Jean tries to restore peace at the Slaters, and Freddie refuses to accept help.
#37 - 27/10/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 171
The Carters are left to contemplate their future. The past catches up with Abi.
#38 - 18/07/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 115
Rocky’s past comes back to haunt him, Lisa is caught in a lie, and Jean gives Stacey relationship advice.
#39 - 08/03/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 39
Revelations ricochet across the Square leaving relationships in tatters - will Shirley let Glenda get away with the upset that she has caused? Jane makes a devastating discovery about Ian, and Dot is touched by Edward's kindness.
#40 - 12/10/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 165
Denzel puts a plan into action to reach out to Nugget. Keanu has a big decision.
#41 - 23/11/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 186
Linda and Shirley get involved with Karen's problems. Whitney begins to have doubts. Ted and Joyce head to court - what will the verdict be?
#42 - 13/04/2018
EastEnders - Season 34 - Episode 59
Billy asks Mel to consider him for the bar manager's role - only for Woody to throw his hat into the ring. Vincent lines up a buyer for his car, only for his plans to be thwarted when another car crashes into it - and when Phil refuses to help, he considers potentially dangerous action. Ted is taken aback when Karen arranges a wake for Joyce at the Vic.
#43 - 28/12/2023
EastEnders - Season 39 - Episode 209
The Walford residents try to come to terms with recent events.
#44 - 18/12/2017
EastEnders - Season 33 - Episode 200
The pressure mounts for Vincent and leaves him in an uncomfortable situation. Tina reveals her fears to Shirley. Linda digs for information on what Mick is up to.
#45 - 10/11/2011
EastEnders - Season 27 - Episode 179
Phil angrily confronts Christian, and their argument soon takes a violent turn. As accusations fly, Roxy urges Ben to tell the truth before any more damage is done. Jane chastises Ian for neglecting Bobby and gets reacquainted with Masood, while Yusef persuades Zainab to let him spend the night with her
#46 - 06/02/2012
EastEnders - Season 28 - Episode 22
Roxy criticises Jack after Amy hurts herself playing on the swings, and a bitter argument ensues between the former lovers, with each accusing the other of being an unfit parent. Mandy is furious when Lucy ruins her wedding dress, and grows increasingly convinced she is bent on destroying her relationship with Ian. Heather stands up to Rose, while Michael is pleased to discover Tanya dislikes Derek
#47 - 26/04/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 68
Stacey gives Jean some home truths, Keegan offers Bailey support, and Ruby winds Lola up.
#48 - 31/05/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 88
Kush struggles with Martin’s decision, Karen is on the warpath and Tina receives some exciting news.
#49 - 07/02/2012
EastEnders - Season 28 - Episode 23
Michael spots Roxy and Jack together at the cafe, and worries they may be about to resolve their differences - until he makes a discovery at the gym that could drive them apart for good. Kim hastily arranges a date with another man in a bid to hide her attraction to Ray, Lucy is worried when Mandy tries to open up to her, and Derek asks Max to take a car off his hands
#50 - 20/06/2019
EastEnders - Season 35 - Episode 99
Keanu fears for his life, Max sees a ghost from the past, and Billy continues to meddle in Honey and Adam’s relationship.