EastEnders - There's a surprise discovery for the Carter family when they find out that Stan's ashes have been stolen.

The mysterious theft comes to light when Tina decides that it's time to scatter the ashes in Billingsgate as a final mark of respect to Stan.

When the suggestion is made and Shirley vows to give it a miss, Tina asks Mick to help change her mind, hoping they can both put their tensions aside for Stan's sake.

Unfortunately, it seems that Tina's plans could cause more harm than good for family relations as Shirley later turns up at the Queen Vic and tries to take Stan's ashes for herself.

Mick and Shirley row over Stan's ashes

Shirley wants to take Stan's ashes

Amid the commotion that follows, the urn falls to the ground but everyone is stunned to find that the contents aren't actually ashes.

Once the penny drops over who is responsible, Mick, Tina and Shirley all decide to visit Aunt Babe to confront her. With Babe now living in Ramsgate, the Carters set off for a showdown/

Stan's urn doesn't contain his ashes after all

Airs Tuesday, September 1st