EastEnders spoiler: Michelle suffers another disappointing setback

Will this send her on another downward spiral?

Episode 5443 | Airs Thursday, 16 Feb 2017 at 19:30 GMT on BBC One

Hour-long episode

Michelle is happy after the week's events, but not for long as she starts to struggle with her situation.

Later, Michelle attends an interview for a job as a teacher. Will she be successful?

Meanwhile, Shirley and Johnny approach Konrad, the owner of a local store, for help as they make plans for Polish Night at the Queen Vic.

Mick, Shirley and Johnny Carter prepare for another theme night in EastEnders
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Elsewhere, Shakil finally decides to talk to Bex, but he regrets it when he finds her with Travis. Madison and Alexandra also stir up trouble between Bex and Louise, prompting Louise to confront Bex for going after Travis.

Also today, Jack isn't pleased when Billy opposes his recent request, but Max and Stacey both try to make Jack see sense.

At the same time, the group of students are kicked out of Number 18, so Ben and Jay look at the property. As Kathy is helping out with the deposit, they decide to go for it.

Finally, Dot convinces Ian to go for his health check, but Jane receives some disappointing news at her own check-up.

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