There’s a horrifying ordeal ahead for EastEnders’ Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) next week, as she ends up in hospital.
As previously announced, the character will be at the centre of a drinks spiking storyline, as the BBC soap looks to highlight the alarming rise in the cases of spiking.
The week begins with Felix Baker (Matthew Morrison) inviting Anna, her sister Gina (Francesca Henry) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) on a night out at Peggy’s.
As they get ready, Gina quizzes Anna on whether boyfriend Bobby (Clay Milner Russell) is really the right man for her, amid her growing spark with former flame Freddie.
Insisting Bobby is the man for her, the sisters embark on their night out with their pals, but things soon take a dark turn.
The group soon become concerned for Anna’s welfare when they suspect she may have been spiked, but when they look for her is nowhere to be seen…
Wednesday’s episode will see Anna in hospital – will she pull through? And will her family manage to get to her?
Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed that the storyline will also feature in a five part digital mini-series, Spiked.
Viewers will be able to see an alternative insight into the incident from Anna’s perspective, and from additional footage captured by her nearest and dearest.
Available through a QR code in the main episode, fans will then get the choice of social media platforms; TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, to watch it on.
Having worked with leading charities Stamp Out Spiking and WithYou to accurately depict the events, the special episodes will also provide information on internal warning signs to look out for when spiked.
Executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: ‘With incidents of spiking rising at alarming rates across the UK in recent years, we chose to explore this issue with Anna Knight who represents the demographic most affected by spiking.
‘It was imperative for us to work alongside organisations to accurately present, and sensitively portray this storyline, and Molly’s performance has thoughtfully demonstrated the dangerous realities of spiking as we look to raise awareness of the warning signs and symptoms to look out for after an individual has been spiked.’
