EASTENDERS - The Carter's do the Spice Girls!

It's Linda Carter's birthday next week - and her family make sure it's full of surprises!

The rest of the clan arrange for Mick and Linda's eldest son, Lee, to make a return from Afghanistan for the special day, where he is currently serving in the Army.

Linda will also be introduced to youngest boy, Johnny's new boyfriend, Gianluca - who we saw Johnny meet in Friday's episode. I can imagine this introduction to be slightly awkward, as Linda is still secretly struggling to come to terms with Johnny'd sexuality, albeit admitting she will try harder to allow him to grow up and make his own decisions.

The biggest surprise for Linda on her birthday, though, will surely be the sight of her family dressing up as the Spice Girls and serenading her in front of a packed Queen Vic!

Zig-a-zig-ahh!

Johnny, ironically dressed as Baby, Lee as Scary, Nancy as Sporty and Tina as Ginger really get the party started - but maybe the biggest shock of all is Mick's impression of Posh Spice!

I don't know about you, but I think it suits him...

Mick has been perfecting his pout!

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