The BBC has confirmed that EastEnders will return to screens on Monday, September 7 after an absence of three months due to coronavirus.

Lockdown will have been and gone when we rejoin the residents of Walford and, with some sense of normality returning to the Square, there's drama aplenty in store.

Read on to find out more about what's to come on EastEnders next month.

Ian and Sharon

Shortly after Ian and Sharon took over from Mick and Linda, the Vic was forced to close for a period during lockdown but now the pub is back open and business is doing well.

Dotty is continuing to be a thorn in Ian's side, meanwhile - and she soon decides that it's time Sharon learns the truth about what really happened to Denny on the boat.

Chantelle and Gray

Chantelle has found isolating with her abusive husband Gray incredibly tough, but after the experience she has come to a decision: she has to leave him.

She sets up a meeting with a divorce lawyer and sets the wheels in motion to escape with the kids - but will Gray cotton on to her plans before she can get away?

Ruby and Martin

The Square's newest couple have spent lockdown getting to know each other very intimately.

Ruby is panicked when she discovers money disappearing from her bank account and decides to take matters into her own hands, leading to terrible consequences.

Oh, and Stacey's back.

Mick and Linda

The Carters are getting used to no longer being at the Vic, but a new arrival to the Square threatens to shake things up by taking an interest in one member of the family in particular.

Mick and Linda soon find themselves falling out with each other - will they be honest about the huge secrets that threaten to split them up?

Denise

Denise's past catches up with her after a shocking accident that could have life-changing ramifications for both her and another of the Square's residents.

Ballum

Things are never plain sailing for Ballum and there's more trouble in store as Callum finds himself torn between his job in the police, Ben and the Mitchells.