Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) are pushed closer together in EastEnders next week, as they continue to fight their feelings for one another.

A potential affair storyline between the Walford youngsters has been teased for a while now, as the departure of Anna’s on-screen boyfriend Bobby Beale (Clay Milner-Russell) draws closer.

The couple have drifted apart in recent weeks, especially in the wake of Anna’s spiking nightmare after a night out at Peggy’s.

While Anna has shut Bobby out, Freddie has been there for his friend, as the growing spark between them continues to intensify.

Next week, the pair are in each other’s orbit once again when Freddie arranges a surprise for his nan Mo Harris (Laila Morse), who is downcast following the recent exit of her lover Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford).

Anna joins the pair on their birdwatching trip, having been stood up by Bobby. 

Mo soon notices the chemistry between Anna and her grandson, and can’t help but let her feelings be known, giving Anna some food for thought…

Will she and Freddie give in to passion, and will she finally pull the plug on her relationship with Bobby?

Whatever happens, what fans already know is that Bobby will soon be leaving the Square, after actor Clay Milner Russell quit the soap after five years in the role.

The character was recently reunited with his estranged stepmother Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) in emotional scenes last month, which it has been speculated will form part of his forthcoming exit storyline.

EastEnders airs these scenes on Thursday 8 August at 7.30pm on BBC One and from 6am on iPlayer.