Eastenders QuestionThe Queen Vic looks certain to find a new owner next week with news that Ian Beale has sold his loan to Archie who will now take control of the Vic as the Mitchells are unable to pay back the loan over the short term period. We have seen many owners of the Vic including Frank Butcher, Sharon Watts, Dennis Watts and an array of others who have all experienced difficulties in their lives after taking on the infamous London public house.

However, there is certain to be in a twist in the tale of the history of the Queen Vic public house with news that Archie will be killed off in the New Year opening the door for yet another new owner of the Vic. While Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) is leaving the show for a while it is believed that her character will return in due course but who will take control of the Vic in the meantime remains to be seen. Has Archie lodged his divorce papers? Will Peggy take control of the Vic upon his death? Will we find out who actually murders Archie?