December 1st 2024.
Next week on EastEnders, Linda Carter will make a heartbreaking decision as she struggles with her alcoholism. The beloved pub landlady will bid farewell to the Queen Vic, a place that has been her home and refuge for so long. It's been a tough journey for Linda ever since her husband Mick's presumed death, but she's been fighting hard to keep the pub afloat with the help of her mother Elaine Peacock.
Last year, Linda managed to buy out Mick's conniving ex-wife Janine Butcher, determined to keep the Vic in the family. But along the way, she has been battling with her own demons, turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism after her involvement in Keanu Taylor's death last Christmas. Despite a recent period of sobriety, Linda fell back into old habits when Bernie Taylor returned to Walford, tormenting her with the truth about Keanu's death.
Things take a turn for the worse when Linda's son Johnny learns some disturbing details from his younger brother Ollie about their mother's drunken behavior. Johnny is worried about the impact it's having on Ollie, who has already witnessed Linda throwing out some customers from the pub. Confronting his mother, Johnny is met with anger and defensiveness as Linda packs her bags and leaves.
Kellie Bright, who plays Linda, shares some insight into her character's mindset during this difficult time. "Linda is throwing it back in Johnny's face after he tells her that she needs to sort herself out," she explains. "She wants to prove to Johnny that she has a lot on her shoulders and anyone in her position would drink to get through the day." But ultimately, Linda is just running away from the confrontation and seeking solace at her friend Sharon Watts' house.
However, even Sharon's tough love approach doesn't seem to help as Linda's drinking only gets worse. "What we see this week is that everyone has had enough," Kellie says. "Everyone is saying, 'No more' and 'We are not going to sit by and let you drink yourself stupid'." Linda's actions have caused rifts in her relationships and pushed away the people who care about her the most.
With few allies left, Linda's future looks bleak as she continues to spiral out of control. Will she finally seek the help she needs? Or will she hit rock bottom before realizing the extent of her problem? Don't miss these emotional and dramatic scenes on EastEnders, airing from Monday 9 December at 7.30pm on BBC One and streaming on iPlayer from 6am.
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