EastEnders exposes tragic Martin Fowler secret in early iPlayer release

EastEnders spoilers follow for Tuesday’s episode (April 8), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn’t yet aired on TV.

EastEnders has exposed a tragic secret about Martin Fowler, following his emotional funeral – and Ruby Allen isn’t happy.

Walford’s residents came together to say goodbye to one of their own in yesterday’s episode, but that morning Stacey arrived back in Albert Square drunk, after staying with her brother for a few weeks.

Lily confronted her mum about her behaviour, and Stacey ended up slapping her daughter. The teen ran off and ended up missing the funeral, choosing to drink with Avani instead.

Back in the Square, in today’s episode, Ruby remarked on the speech Stacey gave at Martin’s graveside, annoyed about her heartfelt words.

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Stacey found Lily and told her she would regret missing her dad’s funeral, and the pair ended up in another painful row.

Rejecting Eve’s concerns, Stacey headed to the allotment, where she found Ruby sitting in the shed. Ruby asked Stacey again if Martin told her he loved her before he died, and her fears were finally confirmed.

Ruby felt foolish that she had imagined her and Martin’s future when he really loved Stacey, admitting that she had always known his heart was elsewhere.

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She also admitted that she had told Martin not to go back into The Vic to save Stacey after the explosion as she knew it was unsafe.

Their heartfelt conversation turned into a tense argument, with Ruby even questioning the basis of their friendship as young girls. Ruby gave Stacey some home truths, making it clear that she was done with both her and Martin.

Stacey and Lily made amends and finally felt able to grieve together, while Ruby continued to feel isolated and stood by Martin’s stall while drinking.

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That evening, Stacey thanked Eve for her support at home – but she got a huge shock when she looked outside and saw Martin’s fruit and veg stall on fire.

Stacey rushed outside and could only look on in horror as Martin’s pride and joy burned to the ground. Who was responsible for this spiteful act?

EastEnders airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.