EastEnders is set for a tense courtroom storyline in tonight’s episode on RTÉ One and BBC One, with Ian facing the consequences of a drink-driving incident involving Jordan Fox. The episode appears to place the legal fallout at the center of the drama.

According to the preview, Ian is in court after knocking down the youngster while driving under the influence. First-look images released ahead of transmission point to a major hearing, with the case moving toward a sentence.

The emotional impact is also expected to be felt away from the courtroom. As the title suggests, Kathy’s anger reaches a boiling point, adding another layer of tension to an already serious episode.

With Ian’s future under scrutiny and family emotions running high, the soap is lining up a dramatic installment built around guilt, accountability and the reaction of those closest to him.