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BIANCA Jackson gets closer to the truth about Debbie's murder after making a shocking discovery in EastEnders.

Bianca Jackson - played by Pasty Palmer - is adamant to get a confession from Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) about his ex wife's Debbie's murder, but how far will she go?

Bianca is determined to free her sister Sonia
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Bianca is determined to free her sister SoniaCredit: BBC
She sees Reiss with a mysterious letter
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She sees Reiss with a mysterious letterCredit: BBC
Bianca’s suspicions are raised after Debbie’s will reading
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Bianca’s suspicions are raised after Debbie’s will readingCredit: BBC

EastEnders viewers know that Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) is currently in prison for Debbie's murder.

However, Reiss is the one who suffocated her as way to get her life insurance and escape his money troubles.

He has let Sonia take the fall for his crime, but how long can Reiss hide the truth?

Next week on the BBC soap, Bianca continues to play Reiss before Sonia’s plea hearing, and makes a fake gesture.

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Bianca is grows determined to free her sister after spying Reiss with a mysterious letter.

Kat tries to deter an erratic Bianca and she finally agrees to back off.

Later, Bianca is shocked to read the contents of the letter at No.25 once Reiss’ back is turned when Debbie’s parents arrive with a solicitor to read the contents of her will.

Reiss asks Bianca to leave, but she listens in and is shocked by Debbie’s requests.

Bianca’s suspicions are raised after Debbie’s will reading, and she heads to the café to speak to Brenda and Hugh about Reiss and Debbie’s marriage.

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Later, Bianca heads to the cab office to speak to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) so she can reveal her suspicions.

Kat tries to persuade Bianca to book a GP appointment, but she leaves to find Freddie and hides his microphone from bird watching in No.25 so she can record a confession from Reiss. 

Bianca puts her plan into action, and plies Reiss with alcohol to entice a confession.

Reiss starts to open up, but the pair are interrupted by Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) who arrives.

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEndersEmmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock...

  • EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
  • Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale's first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
  • Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs - who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
  • Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.
  • Freddie talks to Bianca about her health but she dismisses him.

    EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

    Bianca puts her plan into action
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    Bianca puts her plan into actionCredit: BBC
    Bianca hopes to give Reiss enough alcohol to entice a confession
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    Bianca hopes to give Reiss enough alcohol to entice a confessionCredit: BBC
    Meanwhile, Bianca is dealing with her own health turmoil
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    Meanwhile, Bianca is dealing with her own health turmoilCredit: BBC
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