Dangerous new EastEnders feud as Jack takes on Teddy and edges closer to a shocking truth
Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) has been doing his utmost to impress his new neighbours after moving onto Albert Square with sons Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) in EastEnders earlier this summer.
But next week, he makes a new enemy in copper Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) as he scrambles to keep his family’s past under wraps.
As viewers know, it has been hinted that the new arrivals – who were introduced as Stevie Mitchell’s (Alan Ford) secret second family – are hiding a dark secret, with Harry previously telling his father ‘you know who’ has been looking for them since their relocation.
Teddy has also enlisted Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) to fiddle his books and hide his wealth, after taking on the accountant’s debts from cousin Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).
In forthcoming scenes, Teddy joins forces with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) to convince Phil to give Harry a trial shift at The Arches. While Harry isn’t convinced, he soon relents after Jack makes a comment about his work ethic.
A new feud then begins when Teddy visits No.27 and issues Jack with a threat as recompense – but this only spurs police officer Jack to keep a closer eye on the family.
Later, Teddy issues a warning to his son, reiterating what could be at stake if the police start looking into their affairs…
When Harry later meets with a contact at McClunky’s, Jack overhears and orders a warrant to search the garage, leading to Phil firing him.
Harry is the topic for gossip on the Square, but Teddy convinces Phil to let Harry see out the work week at The Arches and concocts a plan to clear his sons name by holding a charity event for Sonia at Michell’s Autos.
Phil is shocked to learn of the event, but Teddy manages to diffuse the situation by announcing the fundraiser was Harry’s idea and Phil agrees to give him his job back.
However, an unrelenting Jack continues to voice his suspicions on Harry and Teddy, leaving them worried.
Just what are they so keen to cover up? And will Walford’s worst copper actually manage to uncover something for once?
