Shock secret!

Recovering alcoholic Linda turns to Max as she falls off the wagon

- SARAH WATERFALL

The Carters have had a big lifestyle change during lockdown. They’re out of The Vic and living in a flat, and Linda’s running the launderette and working on her sobriety – but Mick’s yet to find a permanent job. And he’s hating not being the breadwinner.

So he accepts a shift he’s offered at The Prince Albert, covering the bar for a drag bingo night organised by Frankie, while Linda plans to come along as a punter for fun.