10 huge EastEnders spoilers from Ben's groundbreaking episode

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The next episode of EastEnders is a particularly special one, and it’s one that will be told from Ben Mitchell’s (Max Bowden) perspective, as the young man attempts to carrying out a dangerous and life-threatening job.

Viewers will experience limited audio levels and on-screen subtitles showing words and fractured sentences to reflect Ben’s hearing difficulties.

On the special episode, Jon Sen (Executive Producer) said: ‘The story of Ben’s struggle with his deafness has given us a gripping insight into his character. This special point of view episode is a ground-breaking episode unlike any other attempted in the history of EastEnders.’

With emotions running high, danger afoot — and a no doubt compelling performance from Max Bowden — it promises to be an instalment EastEnders fans will never forget, and here’s just a little taster of what’s in store.

1. The day of the job arrives, but Ben soon finds his attention elsewhere, as he sets his sights on Peter and Lola together — and due to him being distracted by such a sight, he nearly gets hit by a car.

2. Determined to get to the bottom of what’s going on, an angry Ben questions Lola, but Jay soon intervenes.

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3. Phil runs through what the job will entail, but Ben struggles to understand what he’s saying — which results in the Mitchell hard-man becoming frustrated once more.

4. Ben reveals a gun that he’s bought, which proves to be the final straw for Phil, who then puts his foot down — revealing that Ben can no longer take part in the job.

5. Jay confronts Ben for upsetting Lola — revealing that she had an abortion and claimed he was the reason.