User:RachelRice/List of EastEnders episodes (2015)
| EastEnders (2015) | |
|---|---|
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| No. of episodes | 209 (+1 supplemental) |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 1 January – 29 December 2015 |
| Season chronology | |
EastEnders is a British soap opera, examining the domestic and professional lives of working class people who live in the fictitious London Borough of Walford in the East End of London. The show airs on BBC One and entered its 30th broadcasted year on 1 January 2015 with its 4988th episode, with Dominic Treadwell-Collins continuing his role as executive producer for his second full year in the running. On the typical week, EastEnders airs four half-hour episodes across each weekday except Wednesday, in a time slot of 8.00 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and an earlier time of 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Storylines this year included the climax of the "Who Killed Lucy Beale?" storyline, the search for Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar) and Dean Wicks' (Matt Di Angelo) secret child Jade Green (Amaya Edward), the death of Nick Cotton (John Altman) which his mother Dot Branning (June Brown) was arrested for as well as the deaths of Stan Carter (Timothy West) and Jim Branning (John Bardon), the return of Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) after having been presumed dead for nine years, Sharon Mitchell's (Letitia Dean) search for her birth father and the subsequent discovery that Kathy's husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas) is Sharon's birth father, the attempted suicide of Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and later reunion with her husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), Stacey Branning's (Lacey Turner) pregnancy with Martin Fowler (James Bye) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) as potential fathers, Lee Carter's (Danny-Boy Hatchard) depression, the stillbirth of Shabnam and Kush's child, the arrest of Max Branning (Jake Wood) for Lucy's murder, Les Coker's (Roger Sloman) cross-dressing, the escalating war between the Mitchell family and the Hubbard family resulting in the death of Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb (Ricky Norwood), and Dean's attempted rape on Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons).
Characters that were introduced in 2015 included Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood), Claudette Hubbard (Ellen Thomas), Carmel Kazemi (Bonnie Langford), Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), Jade Green, Gavin Sullivan, Sami Jackson (Shiven Shankar) and Kyle Slater (Riley Carter Millington). Andrew Sachs, Jan Harvey, Denise van Outen and Scott Neal guest starred throughout the year as Cyril Bishop, Margaret Midhurst, Karin Smart and Jason Adams respectively. Cast returning on a regular basis in 2015 included Gillian Taylforth, Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell, who originally appeared between 2006 and 2008, and Scott Maslen as Jack Branning. Barbara Windsor, John Partridge, Jo Joyner, Hetti Bywater, Sophie Stanton, Gillian Wright, Tony O'Callaghan, Belinda Owusu and Dean Gaffney made guest returns throughout the year as Peggy Mitchell, Christian Clarke, Tanya Cross, Lucy Beale, DCI Jill Marsden, Jean Slater, Ollie Walters, Libby Fox and Robbie Jackson respectively. Characters that returned in 2015 with new actors were William Mitchell, now played by Freddie Phillips, and Tommy Moon, now played by Shay Crotty. The role of Dennis Rickman Jr. was also recast during the year from Harry Hickles to Bleu Landau. Characters that left the series in 2015 included Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton), Dexter Hartman (Khali Best), Nick Cotton, Peter Beale (Ben Hardy), Stan Carter, Aleks Shirovs (Kristian Kiehling), Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), Liam Butcher (James Forde), Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene), Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson), Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett) and Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb. Jessie Wallace, Shane Richie and Jake Wood all temporarily left their roles throughout the year, although Wallace and Richie made a brief return in December.
Cast and characters[edit]
The first half of the year encompasses departures for Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton), Dexter Hartman (Khali Best), Peter Beale (Ben Hardy), Stan Carter (Timothy West) and Aleks Shirovs (Kristian Kiehling).[1][2][3][4][5] On 4 April 2015, it was announced that Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie would be leaving their roles as Kat and Alfie Moon temporarily in the second half of 2015 to film a spin-off series, in which they will migrate to Ireland in the "search for answers to some very big questions."[6] The couple made their final appearances on 22 May 2015.[7] Danielle Harold, James Forde and Mimi Keene, who play Lola Pearce, Liam Butcher and Cindy Williams respectively were written out of the show in Summer 2015; Harold made her final appearance on 28 July 2015, whilst Forde and Keene departed together the following month.[8][9] At the same time, Jake Wood announced that he would be taking a year long break from his role as Max Branning.[10] In June 2015, Lindsey Coulson quit her role as Carol Jackson and made her final appearance in Autumn.[11] Max left the series on 1 October, with Carol departing the following day. In July 2015, show bosses announced that Declan Bennett who plays Charlie Cotton had been written out of the show and would leave in early autumn,[12] and his exit aired on 24 September.[13] On 17 October 2015, it was announced that the show had chosen to write out Ricky Norwood from his role as Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb[14] and he left the square on 24 December 2015, before being killed off-screen on 26 December.[15] It was also confirmed on 20 December 2015 that Cora Cross, played by Ann Mitchell, had made a departure.[16]
Peggy Mitchell, (Barbara Windsor) Tanya Cross, (Jo Joyner) and Christian Clarke (John Partridge) returned for guest roles as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations from 17–20 February,[17][18][19] alongside the first appearance of Richard Blackwood as Walford villain Vincent Hubbard, and the surprise return of Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale.[20][21] Vincent's mother Claudette Hubbard (Ellen Thomas) made her first appearance on 12 March 2015.[22] Scott Maslen, who played Jack Branning from 2007 to 2013, was offered a chance to return in a storyline that would see his on-screen father Jim Branning's (John Bardon) funeral take place, but Maslen rejected the offer.[23] Bonnie Langford made her first screen appearance on 29 May 2015 playing Kush's mother, Carmel Kazemi, whilst Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) arrived on 1 June 2015 as the grandson of Pam and Les Coker (Lin Blakley and Roger Sloman). Sophie Stanton returned in her role as DCI Jill Marsden on 16 July 2015. Gillian Wright, Tony O'Callaghan and Belinda Owusu made guest appearances as Jean Slater, Ollie Walters and Libby Fox respectively in both August and December 2015.[24][25] The role of Kathy's husband, Gavin Sullivan was cast to Paul Nicholas in June 2015[26] and he made his first appearance on 21 September 2015. The show confirmed on 7 September 2015 that the role of Dennis Rickman Jnr would be recast from Harry Hickles to Bleu Landau that month,[27] with the recast taking place onscreen from 17 September. Dean Gaffney returned for seven episodes in September 2015 as Robbie Jackson, bringing with him a son, Sami (Shiven Shankar).[28] The show announced in October 2015 that they would be introducing transgender actor, Riley Carter Millington in the role of their first transgender character, Kyle that month.[29] Emma Barton was confirmed to be returning as Honey Mitchell in September 2015,[30] with her return scenes airing on 12 November 2015. William Mitchell, now played by Freddie Phillips, returned with Honey. On 24 December 2015, viewers saw Scott Maslen make a surprise, unannounced return as Jack Branning, following his exit in October 2013.[31] When Kat and Alfie returned for a guest stint during their break from the show, Tommy was recast from Ralfie White to Shay Crotty.[32]
The following is a full list of the EastEnders 2015 cast, followed by their respective episode count out of 209 total episodes.
Regular cast[edit]
- Danny Dyer as Mick Carter (125 episodes)
- Letitia Dean as Sharon Mitchell (124 episodes)
- Kellie Bright as Linda Carter (115 episodes)
- Laurie Brett as Jane Beale (114 episodes)
- Linda Henry as Shirley Carter (113 episodes)
- Lacey Turner as Stacey Branning (110 episodes)
- Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale (109 episodes)
- Samantha Womack as Ronnie Mitchell (109 episodes)
- Harry Reid as Ben Mitchell (106 episodes)
- Maddy Hill as Nancy Carter (105 episodes)
- Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell (105 episodes)
- Danny-Boy Hatchard as Lee Carter (103 episodes)
- Lorna Fitzgerald as Abi Branning (99 episodes)
- Matt Di Angelo as Dean Wicks (99 episodes)
- Rita Simons as Roxy Mitchell (98 episodes)
- Lindsey Coulson as Carol Jackson (97 episodes)
- Luisa Bradshaw-White as Tina Carter (97 episodes)
- Davood Ghadami as Kush Kazemi (96 episodes)
- James Bye as Martin Fowler (94 episodes)
- Rakhee Thakrar as Shabnam Kazemi (94 episodes)
- Tameka Empson as Kim Fox-Hubbard (91 episodes)
- Himesh Patel as Tamwar Masood (88 episodes)
- Diane Parish as Denise Fox (85 episodes)
- Richard Blackwood as Vincent Hubbard (85 episodes)
- Lin Blakley as Pam Coker (80 episodes)
- Jamie Borthwick as Jay Brown (79 episodes)
- Nitin Ganatra as Masood Ahmed (78 episodes)
- Ricky Norwood as Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb (77 episodes)
- Jake Wood as Max Branning (77 episodes)
- Lisa Hammond as Donna Yates (76 episodes)
- Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean (76 episodes)
- Natalie Cassidy as Sonia Fowler (73 episodes)
- Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell (68 episodes)
- Declan Bennett as Charlie Cotton (63 episodes)
- Karl Howman as Andrew "Buster" Briggs (61 episodes)
- Roger Sloman as Les Coker (60 episodes)
- Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman (59 episodes)
- Mimi Keene as Cindy Williams (55 episodes)
- June Brown as Dot Branning (54 episodes)
- Annette Badland as Babe Smith (50 episodes)
- James Forde as Liam Butcher (49 episodes)
- Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Sullivan (46 episodes)
- Ellen Thomas as Claudette Hubbard (45 episodes)
- Jessie Wallace as Kat Moon (45 episodes)
- Jonny Labey as Paul Coker (44 episodes)
- Shane Richie as Alfie Moon (43 episodes)
- Ann Mitchell as Cora Cross (43 episodes)
- Maria Friedman as Elaine Peacock (42 episodes)
- Bonnie Langford as Carmel Kazemi (36 episodes)
- Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce (34 episodes)
- Jacqueline Jossa as Lauren Branning (33 episodes)
- Timothy West as Stan Carter (33 episodes)
- Jasmine Armfield as Rebecca "Bex" Fowler (20 episodes)
- Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell (19 episodes)
- Ben Hardy as Peter Beale (19 episodes)
- Kristian Kiehling as Aleks Shirovs (17 episodes)
- Paul Nicholas as Gavin Sullivan (15 episodes)
- Laila Morse as Mo Harris (15 episodes)
- John Altman as Nick Cotton (15 episodes)
- Scott Maslen as Jack Branning (5 episodes)
- Khali Best as Dexter Hartman (2 episodes)
- Anna Acton as DC Emma Summerhayes (2 episodes)
- Riley Carter Millington as Kyle Slater[α] (2 episodes)
Recurring and guest cast[edit]
- Eliot Carrington as Bobby Beale (54 episodes)
- Aine Garvey as Lily Branning (27 episodes)
- Alison Newman as DI Samantha Keeble (24 episodes)
- Harry Hickles & Bleu Landau as Dennis Rickman Jnr (21 episodes)
- Abbie Knowles as Amy Mitchell (20 episodes)
- Sophie Stanton as DCI Jill Marsden (16 episodes)
- Grace as Janet Mitchell (15 episodes)
- Sian Webber as Ritchie Scott (15 episodes)
- Glen Wallace as DS Cameron Bryant (14 episodes)
- Amaya Edward as Jade Green (14 episodes)
- Stephen Churchett as Marcus Christie (14 episodes)
- Freddie Phillips as William Mitchell (13 episodes)
- Rupert Holliday-Evans as the jury foreman (10 episodes)
- Clare Higgins as Hazel Warren (9 episodes)
- Anu Hasan as Fatima Inzamam (8 episodes)
- Pauline McLynn as Yvonne Cotton (8 episodes)
- Sandra James-Young as Fiona Payne (7 episodes)
- Gledisa Osmani as Ineta Shirovs (7 episodes)
- Arian Chikhila as Kamil Masood (7 episodes)
- Dean Gaffney as Robbie Jackson (7 episodes)
- Linda Marlowe as Sylvie Carter (7 episodes)
- Ryan Philpott as Sgt Kenny Morris (6 episodes)
- Gillian Wright as Jean Walters (6 episodes)
- Shiven Shankar as Sami Jackson (6 episodes)
- Emilio Doorgasingh as Imam Ali (5 episodes)
- James Barriscale as Jonathan Malnet (5 episodes)
- Jan Harvey as Margaret Midhurst (5 episodes)
- Jamie Maclachlan as Adam Wallace (4 episodes)
- Pooja Ghai as Bushra Abbasi (4 episodes)
- John Partridge as Christian Clarke (4 episodes)
- Charlie De'Ath as DS Craig Pike (4 episodes)
- Scott Neal as Jason Adams (4 episodes)
- Denise Van Outen as Karin Smart (4 episodes)
- Tony O'Callaghan as Ollie Walters (4 episodes)
- Tomasz Aleksander as Arsim Kelmendi (3 episodes)
- Stephen Marcus as Gordon Cook (3 episodes)
- Belinda Owusu as Libby Fox (3 episodes)
- Michael Keating as Reverend Stevens (3 episodes)
- Anna Karen as Aunt Sal (3 episodes)
- Jordan Baker as Beth Kennedy (2 episodes)
- Jonathan Broadbent as Kristopher Hanley (2 episodes)
- Noeleen Comiskey as Marta Shirovs (2 episodes)
- Jo Joyner as Tanya Cross (2 episodes)
- Robbie Jarvis as Harry Fielding (1 episode)
- Jamie Lomas as Jake Stone (1 episode)
- Hetti Bywater as Lucy Beale (1 episode)
- Charlee & Neo Hall as Oscar Branning (1 episode)
- Barbara Windsor as Peggy Mitchell (1 episode)
- Tanya Franks as Rainie Cross (1 episode)
- June Whitfield as Sister Ruth (1 episode)
- Terry Alderton as Terry Spraggan (1 episode)
- Ralphie White & Shay Crotty as Tommy Moon (1 episode)[β]
- Jane Slaughter as Tracey (1 episode)[γ]
- Elizabeth Nestor as Wendy Hewson (1 episode)
- Karren Winchester as Wendy Simmons (1 episode)
List of episodes[edit]
In the typical week, EastEnders airs four half-hour episodes in a time slot of 8.00 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each episode was repeated the same evening on BBC Three, originally beginning at 10:30 pm, before moving to a 10:00 pm timeslot. The weekly omnibus edition, which aired on Sundays, was cancelled and ceased airing in April 2015. BBC chose to cancel the airing following a "detailed analysis of the audience research".[33]
Each episode was executively produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and produced by Sharon Batten, who have done so since 2013 respectively.[34][35]
Official ratings are taken from BARB.[36] Airdates, credits, running times and episode summaries are taken from the official EastEnders website.[37] Episode numbers are taken from Digital Spy.[38]
January[edit]
The New Year focuses on the continuation of the "Who Killed Lucy Beale?" storyline before it reaches its end in February, following on from December in which former police officer Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton) cracked the case.[39] On 20 December, it was revealed that there would be a "shock death" on New Year's Day.[40] This was later revealed to be Emma, who had suffered a concussion and a bleed to the brain after she had been hit by Roxy Mitchell's (Rita Simons) car.[1] Other storylines include the revelation that Kat Moon's (Jessie Wallace) deceased uncle Harry Slater (Michael Elphick), who had raped her when she was young, had left her money in the will,[41] and Linda Carter's (Kellie Bright) decision to report Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) for rape. The month also cumulated the reveal of Shabnam Masood's (Rakhee Thakrar) secret, in which she left her newborn on someone's doorstep after having a one night stand with Dean.[42]
EastEnders' 5000th episode aired on 19 January.[43]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 4988–4989 | 1 | 65 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | James Payne | 9.30 | ||
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Ronnie and Charlie's wedding day arrives, but it soon comes apparent that Ronnie's plan to send Nick away had failed, and Phil learns that Ronnie had stolen his money to give to Nick for him to leave. After overhearing a conversation in which Ronnie instructed Phil to kill him, Nick takes action by cutting the breaks on her car. Roxy uses the car to drive Ronnie to the hospital when she goes into labour, which leads to disaster when the car hits Emma and plummets through the gardens. Elsewhere, Kim discovers bruises on Patrick's arm, and Denise reveals to her the difficulties of looking after him. Broadcast at 8.30 pm.[44] | |||||||
| 4990 | 2 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Kim Revill | 8.41 | ||
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It is moving day for Cora and her grandson Dexter, as they pack their bags for Newcastle, but Stan is keen to keep Cora around, wanting to spend his last days with her. After a successful labour, Ronnie is left in critical condition as Roxy awaits to see if her sister can pull through, whilst it becomes clear that it is not looking good for Emma after she suffers from a brain haemorrhage. Elsewhere, Yvonne struggles to keep Nick's involvement in the crash a secret, but after some persuasion, she plants the blame on Phil and he is arrested for causing criminal damage. Last appearance of Khali Best as Dexter Hartman and Anna Acton as DC Emma Summerhayes. | |||||||
| 4991 | 3 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Matthew Barry | 8.39 | ||
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Max is struggling to cope with Emma's death, and is especially surprised when he learns of Phil's supposed involvement, kicking Phil's son Ben out of his house after seeing him with his daughter Abi. A shocked Carol then watches as Max tears up the information from Emma's case file. Phil urges his wife Sharon to get him out of prison after he figured out that Yvonne and Nick had set him up, and she calls the police. Later the police arrive at Dot's house, with reason to believe that Nick was hiding there. Sharon watches from afar, having been the one who called the police. There was no episode on Monday 5 January due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup.[45] | |||||||
| 4992 | 4 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Rachael New | 7.36 | ||
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Charlie is keen on finding Nick when the police search the house, but is shocked to learn that Phil is the main suspect. He later goes to the hospital to take home his baby, but backs out at the last minute. Carol decides to give Max some strong words of advice as he continues to grieve for Emma. The Mitchell family contact Ritchie, but when she reveals she cannot help as they have no money to pay her, Sharon pushes her to the limit and she steps down as their lawyer. Sharon is troubled further when she learns that Phil has given his son Ben power of attorney over everything. Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.30 pm.[46] | |||||||
| 4993 | 5 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Peter Mattessi | 7.85 | ||
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Charlie confides in Ronnie's sister Roxy by telling her that his newborn son is safer with her. Emma's ex-fiancé Cameron arrives at Max's house to collect her things instead of her parents, causing Max to run riot. After snapping at his daughter Lauren, she believes he has something to hide when she finds out that he had torn up Emma's case file. He later decides to make it up to Ben by suggesting that he could help out with the Mitchell's business, but Charlie soon learns of Max's true plans. Sharon and Ben visit Phil in prison, where he tells them that he had made a mistake and that Sharon is in charge. | |||||||
| 4994 | 6 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Liz Lake | 7.36 | ||
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Kat is in shock after Mo brings up her uncle Harry, who raped her, and Stacey soon realises that something is up. Kat then decides to meet Alfie in the Vic, but she is angered when he believes that she wants to get back together with him and she orders a divorce. Lauren grows increasingly suspicious of her father, and asks Stacey for help, feeling that she will be able to get through to him. Later, Max offers Ben some 'off the books' business. Suspicious, Ben seeks advice from Charlie, who covers for Max, saying that he knows what he is doing. Broadcast on Thursday at 8.30 pm.[47] | |||||||
| 4995 | 7 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Rob Gittins | 7.73 | ||
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When Stacey finds Kat in bed with a stranger, she tells Mo about her strange behaviour and she reveals that Harry had left her money in the will. Kat rips up the cheque, proving that she has had enough of being controlled by the men in her life. Later on, Stacey and Lauren confront Max, asking him why he destroyed Emma's notes. Max is shocked by Lauren's accusations, and is quick to defend himself. Elsewhere, Ben learns that Sharon has prepared to take over The Arches. Power hungry, he agrees to sign Max's dodgy deal which would supposedly put him in charge. | |||||||
| 4996 | 8 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Pete Lawson | 8.34 | ||
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Max continues his revenge, but when Ben notices something amiss in the paperwork, he realises that he has been fooled. Elsewhere, Charlie remains unresponsive as Dot encourages him to spend more time with his son, Matthew, but after he and Roxy are notified that Ronnie could possibly never wake up from her coma, he takes his anger out on Ben after finding him smashing up the car lot. Meanwhile, Stacey is shocked when Shabnam offers her £100 in cash to help out with her family, and Tina brings Stan's ex-wife Sylvie back to the square during a 1950s themed dance night, which does not sit well with Cora. | |||||||
| 4997 | 9 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Pete Lawson | 8.47 | ||
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In the midst of Charlie's anger, Yvonne lets slip Nick's involvement with the crash, but when Nick swears on Matthew's life that Yvonne is lying, Charlie sides with him. In a bid to prove she is right, Yvonne burns Nick's money. Angered and confused, Charlie tells both her and Nick to leave. Elsewhere, Sylvie disappears, but is soon found by Dean and shares a kiss with Stan. An angry Babe interrupts, revealing that she once loved Stan, but that Sylvie stole him away from her. Following recent events, Ben confides in Jay about his situation with Max; he tries to kiss Jay in the moment, much to Jay's horror. | |||||||
| 4998 | 10 | 30 minutes | Gill Wilkinson | Natalie Mitchell | 8.35 | ||
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Stan drowns his sorrows when Babe discusses with the family about putting Sylvie into a care home. Later, Dean arrives at the Vic to cheer Stan up, and Shirley, desperate to keep the family together, announced that he will be moving in. Charlie reveals all about his father's involvement with the crash, but Max still insists on keeping the Arches. Soon afterwards, it becomes apparent that Dot is hiding Nick away. Meanwhile, Masood attempts to escape a half-marathon by feigning an injury, and when his daughter Shabnam tells him to act his age, he hits back, telling her that everyone her age would be at ladies' night. | |||||||
| 4999 | 11 | 30 minutes | Gill Wilkinson | Sharon Marshall | 7.64 | ||
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It is ladies' night and secrets slowly come alight, including Fatboy's kiss with Denise. Nancy struggles with Dean's presence when he decides to help out at the bar. When Shirley tries to reason for her, she states her belief that Linda and Dean had an affair, and Shirley learns that Dean once tried to kiss Linda. Sonia shares a charged moment with Tina, but she backs out and decides to head home. With some encouragement, Tina follows her home, but is shocked to witness her with Fatboy. As the drink flows through the party, Linda and Mick turn up, shocked to see Shirley and Dean behind the bar. | |||||||
| 5000 | 12 | 30 minutes | Gill Wilkinson | Lauren Klee | 8.51 | ||
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It is Mick's birthday, and Linda is keen to keep a straight face. However, Nancy and Lee are unable to keep calm when their parents begin to feed them lies about why Mick is angry at Dean. Later, Shirley visits Mick to give him a Birthday present. When she makes it clear to Linda that she does not believe Dean raped her, Linda describes the ordeal. Meanwhile, Charlie and Sharon scheme to keep both Phil and Nick out of prison, not wanting Charlie to go to prison for harbouring a fugitive and have Matthew grow up without a father. Sharon invites over Ritchie again, apologising and telling her that she will get the money. | |||||||
| 5001 | 13 | 30 minutes | Gill Wilkinson | Lauren Klee | 6.54 | ||
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Linda's words play on Shirley's mind, and she decides to ask Dean to tell her exactly what happened between him and Linda. Dean is angered by Shirley's sudden confrontation, but gives his own version of events; Shirley tells him she believes him. Meanwhile, Linda and Mick make a trip to the police station, preparing to report Dean for the rape. Linda is sceptical when she is asked to make a video statement alone, but goes ahead, and Mick promises to wait for her. A four-hander episode featuring Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo). | |||||||
| 5002 | 14 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Jaden Clark | 8.12 | ||
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Linda and Mick return home, and a stressed Nancy snaps and demands that Linda tells her the truth. Linda thus decides to be honest with her children, which results in disaster when Lee attacks Dean. Stan and Sylvie reminisce about their days together and he promises to take her away, but upon getting into the car, Stan collapses to Babe's shock. Elsewhere, Sharon is stunned when she notices that Max has taken over the car lot, and Ben reveals to her Max's evil scheme. She later pays a visit to Max attempting to sympathise with him, but is unsuccessful. | |||||||
| 5003 | 15 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Daran Little | 7.74 | ||
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Mick and Dean carry Stan back to The Queen Vic following his shock collapse, but Dean is soon warned to stay away from the pub in confrontations from Mick and Nancy. Watching her family fall apart, Shirley decides to confess all about her past, revealing her mother Sylvie's devious plans after finding out that Shirley was pregnant with Mick and that she and Stan had forced Shirley to give Mick up. Mick fights back, telling her to leave, though visits her soon afterwards to apologise. Tensions rise when Stan reveals to Tina and Mick that he wants them to help him die. Broadcast on Thursday at 8.30 pm[48] due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup on Friday 23 January.[49] | |||||||
| 5004 | 16 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Laura Poliakoff | 8.71 | ||
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It is Shabnam's birthday, and whilst she is hoping for a promotion at work, it is soon revealed that she has instead been made redundant and she takes it out on Kush, Masood and Tamwar. Masood learns that Shabnam has inherited money and did not tell him, and she finally snaps. Shabnam then finds herself isolated from Stacey and her family, and turns to Kush for support, but gets more than she bargained for when she ends up sleeping with him. Meanwhile, Sharon receives a letter from her birth mother, and confides in Jane. Mick is unnerved when Stan tells him that it is Linda's word against Dean's. | |||||||
| 5005 | 17 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Colin Wyatt | 8.12 | ||
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Max prepares for Emma's funeral, but Cameron arrives and tells him nobody wants him there. Max soon gets a visit from Emma's mum to apologise, but Carol believes the two were sharing a moment, and Max spirals out of control. He visits Phil in prison and reveals all, before telling him that he will not be giving back The Arches. Ian's big wedding plans cause Jane to snap, but soon realises they should make the wedding one to remember. Elsewhere, Shabnam prays for forgiveness after her night of passion with Kush, but flips out when she believes he is telling everyone that they slept together. | |||||||
| 5006 | 18 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Jessica Lea | 8.00 | ||
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Sharon finds herself in the firing line when Phil blames her for Max taking The Arches. Shabnam reaches out to Stacey after becoming angry at Kush, letting her in on her dark past by giving her a newspaper clipping. The Carter family are worried that justice will not be served, but Linda is prepared to carry on as normal by hosting a karaoke night. Dean attempts to ignore all the gossip about him, but reality hits home when Stacey advises him to stay away from Lily, telling him that she has given a statement for Linda. He later turns up uninvited at The Vic. However, the police soon arrive to arrest Dean for sexual assault. | |||||||
| 5007 | 19 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Anya Reiss | 7.47 | ||
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Dean is taken in for questioning, and following the events, rumours spread around the square and residents begin to take sides. Mick forces Shirley to keep out of trouble when she confronts Linda. Later, Dean is released without charge and returns to the Queen Vic to tell everyone that Linda is lying, leaving her and her family distraught. Elsewhere, Shabnam tells Stacey that she conceived a child during a one night stand, and in the shock of it all, left the baby, who she named Roya, on her aunt's doorstep before fleeing. She later reveals that the person she slept with was Dean, and that he is Roya's father. | |||||||
February[edit]
EastEnders approached its 30th anniversary in February, with the "Who Killed Lucy Beale?" whodunnit also reaching its peak. The weeks leading up to the anniversary centre around Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) as she pieces together Emma Summerhayes' (Anna Acton) case file. She becomes wary of her surroundings when she realises she has found out what happened to Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), and ends her relationship with Lucy's twin Peter Beale (Ben Hardy).[50] The week of the 30th anniversary is dubbed as "live week". Each episode included live "inserts" before broadcasting a full live episode on 20 February. Two episodes were broadcast on 19 February including an hour-long special earlier in the night, followed by the show's first flashback episode in which viewers would relive the hours leading up to Lucy's death. The special featured guest returns from Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) and Jake Stone (Jamie Lomas).[51] Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington) was revealed as Lucy's killer during the flashback episode, with Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) having moved her body to the common in order to protect him. The flashback episode was the highest rated EastEnders episode in 2015, with 11.6 million viewers.
The month also featured the demise of Nick Cotton (John Altman). The character died in the arms of his mother Dot Branning (June Brown) after he injected himself with impure heroin; Dot refused to call an ambulance after realising his true colours. Nick was found by Martin Fowler (James Bye), Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) and Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner) on 19 February 2015, in a recreation of the show's first ever scene.
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5008 | 20 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Anya Reiss | 8.33 | ||
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Shabnam attempts to return to normal after her revelation to Stacey. Dean's crime soon becomes public knowledge as he tries his best to let on that he is a good man. After Stacey reminds Shirley that she is too blind to see through Dean's lies, Shirley takes it upon himself to protect him and books him a ticket to leave London. Elsewhere, Jane is upset when she finds out her mother will not be attending the wedding, but her day takes a turn for the worst when Ian blurts out that he does not like her wedding dress. Sonia comforts her by taking her out for a drink, and Jane thanks her by allowing her to be matron of honour. | |||||||
| 5009 | 21 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Jeff Povey | 8.27 | ||
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Dean refuses to leave Walford following Shirley's suggestion, and Denise decides to show where her loyalties lie by quitting her job at The Queen Vic. Mick and Linda must face the truth when they are told that it could take weeks before a decision is made about Dean being charged. As Stan's condition deteriorates, Mick is forced to remind Tina that asking them to assist his suicide is unfair. However, when the rest of their family are dealing with their own problems, Tina is left alone to decide what is best for Stan. Meanwhile, the half marathon takes place and as everyone celebrates Peter's victory, Lauren asks Peter to marry her; he accepts. | |||||||
| 5010 | 22 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Jeff Povey | 8.07 | ||
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A furious Mick confronts Dean, and his family grow worried when the two disappear. Mick later returns, promising Linda that he as gone for good. Tina is left alone with Stan, and decides to go through with helping him die. However, Mick and Shirley angrily confront her when they realise what's going on. Meanwhile, Masood is given an idea when he notices that the Argee Bhajee, his former family business, is now up for lease. Max prepares to visit Emma's grave for the first time, and Lauren is soon held back when she finds a missing clue to Emma's case file; a phone number. No episode aired on 6 February due to live coverage of the 2015 Six Nations Championship.[52] | |||||||
| 5011 | 23 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Richard Lazarus | 8.35 | ||
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Dot worries for Nick's health as he continues to hide away at 23 Albert Square. Lauren is chilled by her discovery, and as she tries to dig deeper by attempting to gain access to Emma's phone, she becomes overwhelmed and becomes tempted by a bottle of whiskey in Max's office. Meanwhile, Roxy is happy to learn that Ronnie's pulse rate is increasing, though she is informed that the increase happens often in coma patients and is completely normal. It is also the day of Phil's bail hearing, though he purposely tells Sharon the wrong time, and by the time she arrives to meet him, she finds out that he has gone missing. | |||||||
| 5012 | 24 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Wendy Granditer | 8.49 | ||
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Max asks Stacey for help when he realises that Lauren has been drinking, and when Lauren almost collapses, Stacey takes her in and Lauren reveals to her that she thinks she is pregnant, handing her a pregnancy stick which reads "pregnant". Fatboy becomes suspicious of Dot's behaviour, following her to a block of flats. He finds out that she is still in contact with Nick, and she reveals that he has asked her to give him heroin. Meanwhile, Roxy and Charlie are told that Ronnie could suffer from brain damage if she wakes up from her coma, and as they try to come to terms with it, they share a passionate kiss. | |||||||
| 5013 | 25 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 8.08 | ||
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Lauren tells Stacey that she knows what happened to Lucy, though refuses to speak to the police about her discovery. Stacey then takes it upon herself the call the police instead, leaving Lauren horrified. Dot pleads Nick to turn himself in to the police, but when he fights back, she gives him the heroin and wishes death on him as a result of taking it. She immediately regrets her actions and returns, but is shocked to learn that the drugs are lethal. Elsewhere, Kat is annoyed when she finds out that Alfie has given her leftover food, feeling that she is not a charity. Stacey then gives her some home truths, leading Kat to make a decision about her future with Alfie. | |||||||
| 5014 | 26 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Daran Little | 7.34 | ||
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Stan urges Mick to make peace with Shirley, wanting his last days alive to be filled with happy memories; Mick reluctantly agrees. Lauren gives DI Keeble Emma's notes, but keeps a vital piece of evidence to herself. Ian hosts pre-wedding celebrations, but the mood turns sour when a drunken Denise arrives. Angered, Jane sends her home, vowing not to let anything stand in the way of the wedding. Elsewhere, Nick reveals to Dot his criminal past, and she decides not to call an ambulance, staying with him until his eventual death. No episode aired on 16 February due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup.[53] | |||||||
| 5015 | 27 | 30 minutes | Karl Neilson | Matt Evans | 9.87 | ||
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Lauren's quest to out the killer continues; she gives Jane the wedding card, however Jane is shocked when it reveals that Lucy was killed at home. Stacey approaches Max and tells him about Lauren, unnerving Max, who claims Abi to be the murderer. Meanwhile, Phil returns with Peggy by his side, however it soon becomes apparent that they have been followed by a mysterious man called Vincent, who demands to learn the whereabouts of Ronnie. At the hospital, Roxy is happy to learn that Ronnie has started breathing again. This episodes marks the first appearance of Richard Blackwood as Vincent. It was shown on 17 February but due to live coverage of the 2015–16 FA Cup on 16 February. The full script for the episode can be read on the BBC website.[54] | |||||||
| 5016 | 28 | 30 minutes | Karl Neilson | Lauren Klee | 9.62 | ||
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The residents of Albert Square are haunted by Lucy's death as Ian and Jane's wedding dawns over Walford. Max and Peter learn of Lauren's pregnancy and follow her to the clinic. Whilst Peter attempts to convince Lauren not to go through with an abortion, she reveals to him what she told Jane. Dot visits Ronnie at the hospital, hoping for forgiveness after he mishap with Nick. Charlie overhears, and Dot is pushed into telling the truth. Meanwhile, Tanya returns during a meltdown within the Branning family, and is shocked when Abi claims that she wish she had killed Lucy. This episode was broadcast on Wednesday 18 February at 8.00 pm due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup on 16 February affecting the broadcast of the previous episode. The full script for the episode can be read on the BBC website.[55] | |||||||
| 5017/5018 | 29 | 55 minutes | Karl Neilson | Rob Gittins | 11.36 | ||
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The Beale family begin pointing fingers at each other following Lauren's bombshell, as the murder mystery unravels. Dean returns to Mick's horror, and takes Nancy hostage as he prepares to set fire to the Queen Vic. However, Mick hears them and retaliates by supposedly killing him. Meanwhile in the bathroom, Kim unexpectedly goes into labour two months early following a fight with Denise, and is rushed to hospital. Elsewhere, the oldest residents of Albert Square gather to protect Dot, but they are too late when Dot hands herself in anyway. Return of Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale, after having believed to be dead. The full script for the episode can be read on the BBC website.[56] | |||||||
| 5019 | 30 | 35 minutes | Karl Neilson | Jesse O'Mahoney | 11.60 | ||
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It is Good Friday 2014, and the puzzles are beginning to piece themselves together as Lucy's final hours take their shape. Ben and Jay follow her to a block of flats, where Ben confronts her after she cancels a trip to Miami for supposed family business. Lucy then takes a drunk Jake home, and Ben follows her, taking her belongings in revenge. Following this, she is attacked by Abi. Bobby overhears an argument between Lucy and Denise and confronts her, and Jane walks in to find that Bobby had hit her, killing her. Elsewhere, Ronnie obtains a gun from Vincent after admitting that she does not feel safe. This episode was broadcast at 9.30 pm.[57] The full script for the episode can be read on the BBC website.[58] | |||||||
| 5020 | 31 | 30 minutes | Karl Neilson | James Payne | 10.96 | ||
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Jane outs herself as the killer to Ian, refusing to let Bobby take the blame; Ian later realises that she is lying and she confesses during an emotional confrontation between the two. She then recalls her version of events to the family, explaining that she convinced Bobby that he had not killed her, and instead took Lucy to Walford Common so that neither of them would go to prison. An angered Peter walks out when he is outnumbered over the fact that it should remain a secret. Ian, Jane and Cindy then rejoice after reading a note that Lucy wrote before she died. Meanwhile, Nancy is worried when Mick tells her that he is dealt with Dean. The full script for the episode can be read on the BBC website.[59] | |||||||
| 5021 | 32 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Rachel Flowerday | 9.10 | ||
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Nancy confronts Mick, accusing him of having killed Dean. Keeble arrives in the square to tell Ian and Jane that they are scaling back the Lucy investigation, unaware of what they have found out. Jane then convinces Ian that they should go on their honeymoon and take Bobby with them, believing that they need time to think. When the pressure gets too much for Peter, he reveals to Lauren that he is leaving to go to New Zealand, and that he wants her to go with him. Meanwhile, Denise comforts Kim in the hospital following her early labour, and Charlie is arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. | |||||||
| 5022 | 33 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Katie Douglas | 8.76 | ||
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Ben is shocked when Abi shows up at his home with a suitcase. He tells her she cannot move in, revealing that he still has feelings for boys. However, she is insistent that she can make it work between them. Meanwhile, Nancy reveals to Linda that she thinks Mick could have killed Dean, despite him denying it. Lauren dejects Peter about his plan for them both to move to New Zealand, but after visiting Lucy's grave together and talking things through, Lauren decides to go with him. They bid their emotional farewells to their parents, and walk off into the distance. Last appearance of Ben Hardy as Peter Beale. When this episode was aired as part of the EastEnders omnibus on 27 February 2015, the scene of Peter's farewell to Bobby was different to the original broadcast.[60] | |||||||
| 5023 | 34 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Christopher Reason | 6.73 | ||
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Charlie is released on bail, but Roxy is shocked to learn that Dot has not considered applying for bail herself. Mick decides to tell Linda his version of events, revealing that Dean was going to burn down the pub, and had left on his own accord. Meanwhile, Sharon snaps at Abi after catching her reading a letter he birth mother had sent her. Learning of the contents of the letter, Carol gives Sharon food for thought by explaining that she might not get another chance to see her mum again. She approaches Linda, and Linda agrees to take her to her mother's house. However, she is shocked to realise that she is too late. | |||||||
| 5024 | 35 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Leo Richardson | 7.62 | ||
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Sharon's biological brother Kristopher assumes that Sharon is a close friend of Carol's, but later realises her true identity and follows her back to the square. He gives her a box of letters which were left for her in Carol's will, and she explains to Abi that her father is trying to get hold of her. Mick and Linda's engagement party gets underway, but the police soon turn up with news about Dean. Elsewhere, Denise is adamant that Vincent, Kim's husband, should be here for their child. However when Denise keeps digging, she snaps and lies, telling Denise that she made Vincent up, and that Pearl was the result of a one night stand. | |||||||
March[edit]
This month saw the continuation of the Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) saga in which the police confronted Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), telling her that a body had been found carrying Dean's belongings.[61] Shirley finds out that the body was not Dean's, revealing that her son is still alive and well. Also, a storyline begins to unfold around a mysterious women called Claudette (Ellen Thomas), who Les Coker (Roger Sloman) often meets up with. She was later revealed to be the foster mother of established character Donna Yates (Lisa Hammond).[62]
Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) also featured prominently, as the search for her biological father began. She was lead to believe that it was Pete Beale (Peter Dean), the father of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), but the DNA results turned out to be inconclusive and the pair chose not to do a second one. Also, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson) and Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) featured in a four-hander episode based around motherhood.
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5025 | 36 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Paul Quiney | 8.29 | ||
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The police inform Shirley that they have found who they believe is Dean, alive but badly injured in a burned out car. Shirley visits the hospital and it is revealed that the person was not Dean, although he was carrying Dean's identification. Torn between Shirley and her parents, Nancy comes under stress and suffers an epileptic fit. Following an unusual heart-to-heart between her and Shirley, Sharon decides that she is going to find her father. Meanwhile, Denise and Patrick are worried about Kim after she returns home with a cot to build; they fear that she is putting herself under too much stress. Kim is later shaken when she receives a text from Vincent. | |||||||
| 5026 | 37 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Robert Goldsbrough | 7.97 | ||
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It is the day of Linda's five-month scan, but she is feeling nervous about the occasion. Although she attempts to put up a guard, she eventually breaks down in front of her mother Elaine, telling her that she believes that the baby's father is Dean. Meanwhile, Kat falls under pressure of being a single mother when the nursery forces Kat to pick up Tommy when he is sick. She then leaves her children at home whilst she heads to The Queen Vic with Kim to cheer her up, which angers Mo whom Kat left to look after them. Elsewhere, Sharon visits Dot in prison, but is shocked when Dot refuses any further visits from her, believing that she should be punished. | |||||||
| 5027 | 38 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Julia Honour[δ] | 7.59 | ||
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Kat and Kim sneak into The Queen Vic using Denise's spare keys, but are soon caught by Linda. Kat shares some harsh words with her and she calls social services, and Kat attacks her, causing the phone to fall to the floor. Shirley worries about Kim when she sees her run away from a nearby car and the two join Kat and Linda in the pub. When Kim refuses to return home, the four women share their thoughts about motherhood. Kim and Kat later prepare to leave, and Linda realises that social services were still connected, causing them to panic. Elsewhere, Lee decides to return to the army, though he has a change of heart after a conversation with Whitney. | |||||||
| 5028 | 39 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Julia Honour[δ] | 6.73 | ||
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Kat worries when she receives a call from social services, who insist on a home visit despite her claims that it was a mistake. However, this is the last thing on her mind when a man called Clinton arrives, telling her that her Uncle Harry had sexually abused several other women. Following the news, Kat makes the decision on visiting her daughter Zoe. Stacey is initially happy for her, but is shocked when Mo tells her that Zoe does not want to see Kat. Kim's mood also suffers when she believes that Vincent has been visiting Pearl. Patrick overhears her argument with the nurse, and she comes clean to him about her worries. No episode aired on 9 March due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup.[64] | |||||||
| 5029 | 40 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Andrew Mettam | 7.80 | ||
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Shabnam continues to hide her relationship with Kush, but he is later able to enlighten her on a romantic meal away from the square. However, their plans come to a halt when Martin persuades them to have drinks with him in the Vic. Stacey later sees them together, and agrees to keep their relationship a secret. Carol and Billy also agree to spend the night together, though Carol is insistent that it is not a date. Loneliness overpowers her when she makes a move on Billy, and she immediately regrets her actions. Elsewhere, Kat receives a disheartening text from Zoe, which prompts her to change her mind about Harry's money. | |||||||
| 5030 | 41 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Dare Aiyegbayo | 6.36 | ||
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Stacey is worried about Kat over her sudden change of heart. Shabnam later gives her food-for-thought, and Kat realises that she should not build her future around Harry and does not take the money. She is later horrified to find that her stall has been robbed. Billy is hoping for a pay rise, but Les' reaction shocks him. He discovers unpaid bills in the drawer, and confronts Les, who reveals to him that their business is suffering because he is too generous with giving discounts. Elsewhere, Sonia clocks onto Carol's strange behaviour, but is further worried when Carol dissolves into tears without an explanation. Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.30 pm.[65] | |||||||
| 5031–5032 | 42 | 60 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Colin Wyatt | 7.19 | ||
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Masood is angry when he learns about Shabnam and Kush. Shabnam however insists that the two will marry, but when Kush refuses, Shabnam is humiliated and Masood kicks him out. Billy forces Les to come clean to Pam by locking them in his house. Pam is initially hurt about his dishonesty, but forgives him. Tamwar invites Nancy over for lunch, and she hursts into tears, revealing to him her problems at home. Tamwar is sympathetic, and she reacts by kissing him. Elsewhere, Mo uses Kat's inheritance money from Harry to buy stock for her stall. First appearance of Ellen Thomas as Claudette Hubbard. Broadcast at 8.00 pm.[66] No episode aired on 13 March due to Comic Relief 2015,[67] or on 16 March due to live coverage of the 2014–15 FA Cup.[68] | |||||||
| 5033 | 43 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Christopher Reason | 7.65 | ||
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Stan collapses and loses the feeling in his legs, causing him to be rushed to hospital. As his family continues to run amok, he vows that neither of them should follow him to the hospital until they make peace with one another. Martin returns to the square having been asked by Ian to look after Cindy, and reveals to Sonia that Rebecca is refusing to see her. Rebecca later arrives, dressed as a Goth. Meanwhile, Masood comforts a heartbroken Shabnam, and reveals to her that he is going to buy the Argee Bhajee. However, the meeting with the bank does not go as planned, and he turns back to gambling. | |||||||
| 5034 | 44 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Lindsay Williams | 5.91 | ||
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Stan orders Tina to give him back the money he paid Shirley for Blades, so that he can use it for private care. Although Tina states that they can adapt the Vic to his needs, he insists that the money is returned. Tina realises that Stan needs someone with him, and calls Babe. The two share a heartfelt moment, and she stays with him. Meanwhile, Shabnam notices Kush buying flowers, and assumes that he has moved on already, and Donna and Fatboy grow closer when he takes her to the hospital for an appointment. Later, Tina and Sonia grow closer and they eventually kiss. However, Martin oversees the action and is heartbroken. Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.30 pm.[69] | |||||||
| 5035 | 45 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Daran Little | 6.98 | ||
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Cora and Babe are at war over Stan's heart, and as they come to blows, Stan's neighbouring patient, Cyril, dies, and everything falls into perspective. Babe reveals to Cora about her past with Stan, and is heartbroken when she witnesses Stan proposing to Cora, but tells her that he needs her; she thus accepts the proposal. Meanwhile, Martin tries to dig for information about Tina and Sonia and confronts Carol, who tells her that they are good friends. As Rebecca continues to rebel against her parents, Sonia tries to bring herself and Martin closer together, but Martin snubs her. Later, Tina and Sonia decide to enter a serious relationship. | |||||||
| 5036 | 46 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Pete Lawson | 6.82 | ||
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It is Donna's birthday, but she is feeling lonely as she awaits her guests. She is however uplifted when everyone begins to arrive. As the party develops, Fatboy is annoyed when Martin kisses Donna for a bet, and the two fight. Pam takes a saddened Donna home and reunites her with her mother, Claudette. Elsewhere, Shabnam is hurt when Kush ignores her, but she later sits with him as he remembers his wife, Safirah, who recently died. Back in the Vic, Sonia confronts Martin about his behaviour with Donna and Fatboy, and an angered Martin exposes her and Tina's relationship. Whilst everyone is out, Liam, Cindy and Rebecca plan to get drunk. | |||||||
| 5037 | 47 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Pete Lawson | 7.34 | ||
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Rebecca snubs Sonia after Martin outs her affair, so Sonia breaks up with Tina in order to focus on her family. With some wise words from Carol, the family attempt to build bridges with one another and Sonia and Tina continue their relationship Elsewhere, Kush describes Safirah to Shabnam and explains how he dealt with her death, before telling her that she is the first woman he has wanted to be with since she died. However, he tells her that he cannot marry her and walks out. A drunken Cindy tells Liam that she does not miss having a daughter; Ian and Jane return home early and Martin leaves, it being revealed that he is homeless. | |||||||
| 5038 | 48 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Sharon Marshall | 7.76 | ||
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Sharon clashes with her son due to Phil's absence, but has other things on her mind when Linda accompanies her on the search for her birth father. Den's solicitor Margaret tells her that her birth father could be closer to home, and Sharon believes it was one of Den's friends. Kat feels sorry for Alfie when she notices he has accepted a job as a road sweeper, but Alfie is delighted when Ian asks him to take over from Peter on the Beale's stall. Meanwhile, Cindy is unable to bond with Beth following Ian and Jane's return. Jane tells her to take Beth for a walk, but Cindy cannot handle the pressure and abandons her in the park. | |||||||
| 5039 | 49 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Gavin James Bower | 7.34 | ||
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Cindy feels guilty about her actions and retraces her steps back to Beth, but is shocked to find that she is gone. Jane calls the police, but they later find her in Liam's capable hands. After talking to Shabnam, she reveals to Jane that she wishes to put Beth up for adoption. Ian and Sharon visit Dot in prison, and Sharon reveals to her that she plans to search for her birth father. When they return home, a trip down memory lane causes Sharon to believe that she shares the same father as Ian: Pete Beale. Meanwhile, Roxy is shocked to find out that Ineta is being bullied, tracking down the bully's mother and punching her. | |||||||
| 5040 | 50 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Sarah Phelps | 6.09 | ||
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Dennis attacks Sharon as their relationship deteriorates, but Sharon attempts to uplift herself by heading to Ian's with the DNA results. She reveals that they are inconclusive, suggesting that they try again. They are interrupted by Jane, and she and Sharon come to blows after Jane confronts her over an outburst Dennis was involved in at school. Ian begins to question Sharon's parenting skills and when she bites back at him, he kicks her out; they make up shortly afterwards, and share a heart-to-heart. Sharon makes her way back home to see Phil standing outside. Elsewhere, Martin comes clean to Alfie and Donna about his problems. | |||||||
| 5041 | 51 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Davey Jones | 7.86 | ||
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Phil has his feet firmly under the table when he uses money to make his family forgive him for leaving. He lies to Sharon, telling her that the money is from Grant, and she forces everyone to give the money back. He later pays Max a visit, and tells him that his son, Oscar, will be in danger if he does not sign over the Arches. Mo comes clean to Alfie about her taking Harry's money, and Alfie reacts negatively to her scheme, revealing the truth to Kat. Kat burns the mattress containing the money. Meanwhile, Stan returns home alongside Cora despite his health worsening, and Ian and Jane reveal to Cindy that they will adopt Beth, which angers her. | |||||||
| 5042 | 52 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Bo Poraj | 7.39 | ||
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Kat continues down the path of self-destruction after the revelation that Mo took Harry's money, so Stacey attempts to talk sense into her. Max is determined to keep Oscar safe, and forces Carol to shelter him from Phil. He later lets slip that it was Ben who signed over the Arches and not Sharon, so Phil sets a plan for revenge in stone. The Carters pull together for Stan, but Shirley is concerned when he takes a turn for the worst and is rushed back to the hospital. Meanwhile, the Beales fail to agree on a decision about Beth's future, so Cindy issues Ian and Jane an ultimatum: either Beth goes, or she goes. | |||||||
April[edit]
On 22 March 2015, it was revealed that Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) would make a suicide attempt as her depression continues.[70] Her recovery saw a guest appearance from June Whitfield as a nun, Sister Ruth. It was also announced that the show would pay tribute to the deceased John Bardon by staging a funeral for his character Jim Branning, who was in the show for thirteen years.[71] The funeral took place the week beginning on 20 April, alongside that of Stan Carter's (Timothy West), who died following his battle with prostate cancer.[72]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5043 | 53 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Jesse O'Mahoney | 5.78 | ||
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Kat discovers that Tommy is scared of her following her burning of Mo's mattress, and has been wetting himself. She feels a failure and that she is an abused teenager again, and contemplates suicide. Ben is returned home by police, having been left naked on the motorway by Phil. Phil tells Ben to help him get the garage back from Max. Stan, in hospital, wants to see Dean, but Shirley blames herself for him not being around. Nancy wants to tell Shirley that Dean has gone because of Mick. Cindy wants to move back to Devon, knowing Ian and Jane are going to adopt Beth, but Jane asks her to stay to support Ian as it will soon be a year since Lucy died. | |||||||
| 5044 | 54 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Jesse O'Mahoney | 6.63 | ||
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The residents remember Lucy Beale as the anniversary of her death forces its way across the square. As Ian and Jane reminisce, Cindy is disgusted when she believes that they're using Beth to replace Lucy, and prepares to leave for Devon. However, she later decides to stay. Nancy reveals the truth about Mick and Dean's showdown to Shirley. As Shirley and Mick come to blows, Dean returns with Buster. Kat says her goodbyes, her family unaware of what she is planning to do; Alfie begins to question what she is really capable of after she kisses him and reminds him of their trip to Malaga. He realises that she has taken pills, and calls the ambulance. | |||||||
| 5045 | 55 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Wendy Granditer | 7.45 | ||
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Buster promises Shirley and Dean a new life away from Albert Square, and Shirley is initially tempted by the offer. However, after Dean visits Stan in the hospital, Shirley realises that she needs to stay and look after Stan, but fears about losing Dean once more when he tells her that he is leaving with or without her. She calls the police, telling them that Dean has broken his bail conditions by returning to the square, and Dean is subsequently arrested. Elsewhere, Alfie and Stacey await for news about Kat's condition. Although her health improves, she refuses to speak to Alfie, so he tells her how he feels about her. | |||||||
| 5046 | 56 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Jeff Povey | 7.14 | ||
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Shirley allows Buster to believe that it was Mick who called the police on Dean and he angrily confronts him, though Mick assures him that it was not him. He soon realises that it was in fact Shirley who was responsible, and he threatens to leave the square without her. Tina attempts to make Stan's final days as comfortable as possible, although he is preoccupied with wedding plans as he suggests that he and Cora should tie the knot tomorrow. Meanwhile, Jay is forced to pick sides when Phil remain unnerved about where his loyalties lie between himself and Max, whilst Kat's family and friends tiptoe around her after she is discharged from the hospital. | |||||||
| 5047 | 57 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Richard Davidson | 6.96 | ||
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The Carter family gather as Stan and Cora's wedding comes to a head, but Mick is not impressed when Shirley arrives with Buster, and she spitefully leaves. Meanwhile, Stan shares an emotional goodbye with Sylvie when he reveals to her that he is dying and reveals to Babe how much he dislikes her, before the impromptu ceremony commences. Back on the square, Martin tells Sonia that he has lost the house, but she is unable to process his confession when she receives further news that Jim has passed away. Meanwhile, Karin arrives on the square and forms a business deal with Max, though Phil implies that he had meant this to happen. | |||||||
| 5048 | 58 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Richard Davidson | 6.71 | ||
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It is a dark day in Walford as Stan's health deteriorates rapidly overnight. His family attempt to put their differences aside as he approaches his final hour, and after sharing a heart-to-heart, Shirley advises Mick to go home, knowing that he is too vulnerable to watch Stan die. Stan asks Shirley to make amends with her family, and he dies peacefully. Elsewhere, Phil pays Karin, and she leaves the square. Max visits Carol and learns of Jim's death, and it becomes clear that Carol is unable to forgive Jim for the way he treated her. Sonia meanwhile informs Dot of the news. Last appearance of Timothy West as Stan Carter. | |||||||
| 5049 | 59 | 30 minutes | Reza Moradi | Julia Honour[δ] | 7.36 | ||
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The Carter family are rocked by Stan's death, but rather than bringing them together, it tears them apart as the feud between Mick and Shirley deepens. Shirley reveals the news to Dean in prison, and his strange behaviour causes her to believe that he is struggling with life in prison. Carol and Sonia clash over Martin's reveal that he has lost the house, and the latter attempts to sympathise with him. Masood attempts to put together an arranged marriage for Tamwar, but Shabnam gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he is arranging one for himself and he explains himself. Meanwhile, Roxy and Charlie are finding it hard to resist each other. | |||||||
| 5050 | 60 | 30 minutes | Reza Moradi | Anya Reiss | 7.02 | ||
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When Ronnie begins talking again, Roxy tells Charlie that nothing can happen between them. However, she begins feeling guilty about her actions. Aleks eventually begins putting the pieces together and confronts her about the affair. Tamwar meanwhile finds out that Aleks has been ripping off the stall holders, and Nancy encourages him to do something about it. The Carter and Branning families discuss funeral arrangements: Mick is annoyed when Buster agrees to pay for the funeral, whilst Max offers to pay for Jim's send off, unaware that his current business success is not quite as above board as he would like to believe. | |||||||
| 5051 | 61 | 30 minutes | Reza Moradi | Anya Reiss | 6.98 | ||
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Tamwar confronts Aleks over his discovery, but Aleks, who is recovering from his realisation of Roxy's affair with Charlie, reacts negatively and fires him. Tamwar later calls the police, and Aleks is forced to flee, reluctantly promising Roxy that he will keep her secret when she reveals that she does not love him. Carol struggles to cope with Jim's death when she is left alone to sort out his belongings, and when Max confronts her, her family realise she is in a bad way when she lashes out, telling Max she cannot remember the positive side to Jim. f Last appearance of Kristian Kiehling as Aleks Shirovs. | |||||||
| 5052 | 62 | 30 minutes | Reza Moradi | Leo Richardson | 6.14 | ||
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Linda grows tired of the family feud and invites Buster and a reluctant Shirley over for a meal, but just as the mood begins to improve, they find themselves back to square one with the arrival of more bad news – Dean will not be charged for his crime due to the lack of evidence. Charlie opens up about his feelings for Roxy to Dot, but she is not pleased and asks him to stay with Ronnie. Max and Carol later visit Dot, who are shocked to learn their Dot has decided against going to Jim's funeral as she believes its her fault. Meanwhile, Phil questions Jay's loyalty when Max questions him about Karin, learning that Jay told him that Karin's cars are stolen. | |||||||
| 5053 | 63 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Daran Little | 7.36 | ||
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It is a sad week in Albert Square as the locals prepare to say their final goodbyes to Stan and Jim. However, the chances of the Carters' funeral going off without a hitch seem remote when Shirley delivers some unwelcome news to Linda – Dean is being released from prison and will be attending Stan's service. Linda takes it upon herself to visit Dean. Things are equally fraught over at the Brannings', where Carol is struggling to write Jim's eulogy, only to argue with Max when he shows no interest in the funeral. Meanwhile, Cora is angry with being shunned by both families and ends up sharing some harsh words with Dot. | |||||||
| 5054 | 64 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Pete Lawson | 7.30 | ||
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Linda asks Shirley and Buster to leave the room so that she can be alone with Dean, and demands that he admits what he did to her. However as he is about to confess, Mick storms in and demands that he leaves. He later tells Shirley that she is welcome to attend the funeral, but Dean is not welcome. After a mix-up with the coffins, Stan's funeral begins and the Carters say their farewells to Stan, with Tina making a moving speech about her dad. Meanwhile at the hospital, Ronnie asks Roxy to attend Jim's service in support of Dot, and as the service begins, Dot makes a surprise appearance after Cora's words remind her of what's important. | |||||||
| 5055 | 65 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Pete Lawson | 6.75 | ||
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Max decides to do an eulogy, but is unable to forgive Jim and instead causes a scene. Dot steps up afterwards to justify Jim's behaviour in his early years. Carol forces Max to ask Phil for help when Max reveals his business situation to her, and he and Phil call a truce. However, Shirley arrives and blackmails Phil, forcing him to give her a loan or she will reveal his secret to Max. He follows her orders, and she reveals to Mick that she wishes to buy the Queen Vic. At the hospital, Ronnie receives a visit from Vincent. He attempts to romance her, but she reminds him that she is married. A guilty Roxy arrives afterwards, and reveals her disloyalty to Ronnie. | |||||||
| 5056 | 66 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Jaden Clark | 6.82 | ||
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Tina gives Shirley a few home truths, causing her sister to open up about the daily torment she faces having to choose between two sons, Mick and Dean. Sylvie is still reeling from Babe's revelation about Stan and threatens to call the police about an incident in the past - but her sister makes it clear she is not one to be messed with by hitting her. Meanwhile, Kim tells to Denise that she has been lying to her about Vincent, revealing the truth about the night she found him covered in blood; Denise believes that she has got the wrong end of the stick. Later, Denise receives a letter about unpaid bills and chooses against revealing this to Kim. | |||||||
| 5057 | 67 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Jonny O'Neill | 7.40 | ||
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Max's dodgy dealings catch up with him when Karin arrives in the Square, panicking that the police are on to the stolen cars, so he enlists Charlie, Ben and Jay to get rid of the evidence. Phil resorts to underhand tactics to get his lawyer Ritchie back on side, and Aunt Babe arranges lunch for Shirley and Mick in the hope of bringing the feuding relatives back together - although it soon turns out the conniving woman has something else in mind. Elsewhere, Kim returns home with Pearl to find her home over-run with Carters, and Denise reveals that the Carters are the only thing paying the bills until she gets a job. | |||||||
| 5058 | 68 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Katie Douglas | 7.35 | ||
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A humiliated Max is left with no choice but to give in to Phil's demands and sign on the dotted line, but it soon emerges that he was joking about the police looking for him, and while Carol has little sympathy for her brother, he end up sharing his troubles with a drunken Kat. The two kiss, but Kat realises what she is doing and leaves. Alfie believes he is the man to manage Beales and pleads with Ian to give him a chance, but he is reluctant. Elsewhere, Buster is on the warpath after a brick was thrown in Dean's salon window and it is revealed that this was Aunt Babe's doing, and Whitney and Lee find cash hidden in Stan's old armchair. | |||||||
| 5059 | 69 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Liz Lake | 6.78 | ||
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After another evening of drunken antics, Kat phones in sick for work and she and Alfie go for a picnic in the park, where they finally open up about their feelings - and with her statement against Harry playing on her mind, Kat finally decides it is time to face her past. While the Mitchells celebrate their good fortune, Sharon remains unimpressed with Phil and threatens to walk out on him if he does not clean up his act. Max is put out after hearing Phil has bought Abi a new car, and a hung-over Stacey tells Martin there's no chance of romance between them after she awakens beside him, much to his disappointment. | |||||||
May[edit]
It was revealed on 28 April 2015 that May would feature one couple in Albert Square winning the lottery.[73] In the episode broadcast on 7 May, Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) won £1 million on a lottery scratch card, a storyline which later led up to their exit on 22 May 2015.[74] Upon their departure, it was revealed that Alfie is suffering from a brain tumour.[75] The month also revolved around the murder trial of Dot Branning (June Brown), in which she was eventually found guilty of the manslaughter of her son, Nick Cotton (John Altman), and Linda Carter's (Kellie Bright) premature birth to her son Ollie Carter after falling down the stairs.[76][77] Famous singer and dancer Bonnie Langford made her debut in this month as Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) mother, Carmel Kazemi.
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5060 | 70 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | James Payne | 6.85 | ||
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Having reached the end of her tether, Kat pays a visit to the convent where she gave birth to Zoe all those years ago, and takes a trip down memory lane with one of the nuns, Sister Ruth. Ruth appears to recognise her and the Kat opens up to her about how being raped made her feel. After Kat leaves, Sister Ruth appears to remember something that she does not, and soon figures out that Kat had given birth to two children that night, instead of just Zoe. Back on the Square, Stacey gets in touch with her brother Sean via Webcam, and it is revealed that he gave her the mysterious key, him telling her that it has something to do with their deceased father, Brian. | |||||||
| 5061 | 71 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Kelly Jones | 7.06 | ||
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Ronnie's heart races after a heated visit from Vincent; it becomes clear that they have a long history with each other, while Dot's court case takes a turn for the worse when the dealer who sold her the drugs crawls out of the woodwork to testify against her. Aunt Babe continue to manipulate the Carters and offers to buy Shirley's share of the Vic, and although Shirley flatly refuses, Babe proves very persuasive. The Fox sisters face a difficult day when the bailiffs arrive to warn them to pay their bills, although Kim soon has more to worry about when Kat reveals Vincent is looking for her. Martin reaches a decision after another row with Sonia. | |||||||
| 5062 | 72 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Christopher Reason | 7.37 | ||
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Kim fears the worst when she is confronted by Vincent, forcing her to come clean about what she saw. He tells her that she has got it all wrong. Mick is unhappy about accepting Babe's money for Shirley's share of the pub as she continues to play tricks on the family - but luckily Lee and Whitney come to his rescue by revealing what they found. Sonia invites Martin to her and Tina's birthday party to please daughter Rebecca, but he causes a drunken scene. Later, Sonia and Martin share a kiss. Phil refuses to accept Ronnie's request of killing the drug dealer planning to testify against Dot, so she blackmails Vincent, telling him that she still has the gun he gave her. | |||||||
| 5063 | 73 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Daran Little | 7.14 | ||
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Alfie is nervous about breaking the news to Kat, so he takes her for a special treat at an expensive restaurant while plucking up the courage, but it becomes clear that she already knows. Later, they are shocked to find that they have won the lottery. Sonia tells Martin their night together was a drunken mistake and pleads with him not to mention it to anyone. However, when the social worker visits Ian and Jane regarding Beth's adoption, an angry Cindy confronts Martin herself after the social worker finds a condom, which causes Rebecca to find out. Mick tells Shirley he wants to buy her out of the Vic, and Kim and Vincent make a decision about their relationship. | |||||||
| 5064 | 74 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Daran Little | 7.25 | ||
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Dot's trial begins, and things get off to a bad start as DI Keeble and a reluctant Stacey give evidence. Stacey is cross-examined, and she lets loose that Dot was not surprised that Nick was dead following her finding him in the burned out house. Rebecca is disappointed to hear that her mum and dad will not be getting back together, so she takes matters into her own hands by revealing the truth to a heartbroken Tina, while Shirley gives Mick one last chance to let her back into his life. Vincent pays another visit to Ronnie in hospital, and as the attraction between the pair continues to grow, she is forced to remind him that she is a married woman. | |||||||
| 5065 | 75 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Carey Andrews | 7.46 | ||
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Mick is stunned when Alfie suggests that he buys the Queen Vic, and Mick and Linda consider the offer. After Mick makes another failed attempt to get Shirley to choose between her sons by revealing to her that he and Linda may be leaving if they accept Alfie's offer, Linda sees that he is hurt, and tells him he needs to move on from what happened; he storms out of the Vic. Linda tries to follow him, but in her haste she falls down the stairs. Over at the hospital, Ronnie is increasingly unnerved by Vincent, but it is going to be a lot harder to get rid of him after he makes a shocking revelation - he knows what happened to Carl White. | |||||||
| 5066 | 76 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Carey Andrews | 7.55 | ||
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Linda goes into labour following her fall, and with Mick temporarily missing, Kat and Sonia do their best to support her as she is rushed to hospital. However, when the midwife struggles to find the baby's heartbeat, it looks like there may not be much they can do. Oblivious to his fiancee's plight, Mick comes to blows with Buster, but Carol later notifies him about what's happening and he sits by Linda as she completes a successful birth. Ronnie, meanwhile, calls on Phil for help after realising Vincent does not know quite as much as he thinks he does. Although Phil refuses to do her dirty work for her, she reveals that Vincent thinks it was him who killed Carl, not her. | |||||||
| 5067 | 77 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Jeff Povey | 7.33 | ||
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Yvonne makes an appearance in court as a witness to testify against Dot, revealing the infected relationship between her and her son in recent years. Dot decides to speak for herself and steps up to the witness box, but the prosecution quickly turn her words against her by suggesting that she wore gloves to inject Nick with the heroin. Back in the square, Mick reassures Lee that the new arrival is definitely his, but Dean has other ideas as he tells Shirley that he is the father. Meanwhile, Kat reveals to Stacey that they're moving to Spain, so she becomes determined to find a job. However, Dean gives her a bad reference, so Kat offers to give her the stall. | |||||||
| 5068 | 78 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Mark Stevenson | 7.06 | ||
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It is the final day of Dot's trial, and the tension is too much for Charlie and Fatboy, who come to blows while waiting for the verdict after the latter blames Charlie for Dot's imprisonment. Mick reassures Linda that he does not need a DNA test to prove he is the baby's father, but after Dean turns up at the hospital declaring his status as the father, Mick changes his mind in a bid to end the feud between him and Shirley and, with help from the nurse, is able to receive confirmation. Shabnam beings to regret her decision to end her relationship with Kush, and is uneasy when Aunt Fatima turns up with Asim, Shabnam's arranged husband. | |||||||
| 5069 | 79 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Rob Gittins | 7.75 | ||
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Dot's family and friends are shocked when she is sentenced to 14 months in prison for manslaughter, but the Carters are more interested in finally discovering who fathered Linda's baby. Mick finds out that his and Linda's blood group match the baby's whereas Dean's does not, confirming that he is the father, and as the family celebrate, Linda names her son Ollie. Meanwhile, Shabnam is stunned to learn that Fatima knows about her abandoned child, and she arouses Dean's suspicious when she accidentally tells him too much. Ronnie turns to Phil after receiving a sinister phone call from Vincent, but Phil is out of his depth when Vincent fights back. | |||||||
| 5070 | 80 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Rob Gittins | 7.50 | ||
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Dean confronts Shabnam about her puzzling remarks, forcing her to admit she did have his baby, but she later lies to him, telling him that her baby died due to complications. Kat worries that Alfie's plans for their new life are bound to fall through as they prepare for their medical examination. Although Kat's panic is short-lasted due to her passing the exam, Alfie is shocked when he finds out that the Doctor has found something wrong during his. Phil panics when he finds Vincent drinking with Charlie and orders him to leave his family alone, whilst Cindy wonders whether the adoption will really change anything if she is still under the same roof as Beth. | |||||||
| 5071 | 81 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Matt Evans | 5.62 | ||
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Kush returns from his holiday to a frosty reception from Shabnam, and after the two fall out, he finds comfort in Stacey; the two share a kiss. She later regrets the incident, revealing to him that Shabnam had a baby seven years ago and had put her up for adoption. Buster attempts to build bridges with Mick, but he is soon distracted when he and Shirley learn of Dean's news concerning he and Shabnam's baby. Meanwhile following some advice from Pam, Kat decides to throw a leaving party for both her and Alfie, but Alfie has other plans when he learns that he has a brain tumour. Cindy opens up to Liam about her doubts concerning the adoption. | |||||||
| 5072 | 82 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Matt Evans | 7.03 | ||
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Sister Judith arrives on the square as Kat and Alfie prepare to say an emotional goodbye to Walford, but upon seeing how happy Kat is about moving to Spain, she leaves again. Elsewhere after learning about Shabnam and Dean's baby, an angered Shirley confronts Shabnam in front of her family. Although Shabnam denies everything, Dean becomes adamant that his child is alive after Shabnam backtracks her words and warns her that he will find proof, though Shabnam and Buster attempt to stop him when they being to fear that he is making a mistake. | |||||||
| 5073 | 83 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Peter Mattessi | 6.13 | ||
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Shabnam's family are taken aback when Kush propers to her, but Masood does not feel like celebrating as he pressures his daughter to come clean about the baby. It is later Fatima who once again drops the bombshell by revealing to Masood that Roya was not adopted and that she knows where she is. Elsewhere, Kim gets into an explosive row with Donna after seeing her with Vincent, unaware that she is Vincent's sister. Later, Phil reports Vincent to the police for his involvement in the attack of Nick's drug dealer. Meanwhile, Stacey suggests that Martin should not move in with her when it becomes clear that he has feelings for her. Broadcast at the earlier time of 7.30 pm due to a broadcast of Marvel Avengers Assemble.[78] | |||||||
| 5074 | 84 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Lauren Klee | 6.36 | ||
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Vincent is stunned when the police question him about the disappearance of the drug dealer, and asks Donna to provide him with an alibi – and when she refuses, he turns to Kim instead. After some persuasion, she goes forth with the plan and makes a visit to the police station. Shabnam prepares a meal for Kush's mum Carmel, but Masood is much more interested in making contact with his grandchild now that he knows where she lives. Meanwhile, Ronnie is jealous of Roxy's relationship with Charlie and Matthew, and Liam grows tired of Carol interfering in his life. | |||||||
| 5075 | 85 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Lauren Klee | 6.13 | ||
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After Donna bitterly reveals Vincent and Ronnie's connection to Kim, Vincent tries to reassure Kim that he does not have feelings for Ronnie, but it seems his wife is not willing to take his word for it as she seeks a second opinion by visiting Ronnie in the hospital. Roxy storms out of the hospital following a row with her sister over Kim's accusations, leaving Ronnie wondering what she will do next. Back in the square, Shabnam is distraught when Tamwar reveals to her that Masood plans to go and find Roya; although he later has second thoughts, Shabnam is left upset when she realises that he has told Carmel about her past. | |||||||
| 5076 | 86 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Natalie Mitchell | 5.74 | ||
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Ronnie returns home from the hospital to some awkward questions from Charlie, learning that Vincent had visited him and told him that she is in love with him and not Charlie. Phil in the meantime wants to know what they are going to do about Vincent, who is demanding money in return for his silence over Ronnie killing Carl, but is left with a dilemma when he has to choose between Sharon or The Albert. Meanwhile, Shabnam is giving Masood the cold shoulder, but Kush inspires Masood to take action to reunite his family, whilst Sharon worries she is about to lose her license following a very ill-timed row with Liam and Roxy. Broadcast at the earlier time of 7.30 pm.[79] | |||||||
June[edit]
June dealt with the arrival of Les (Roger Sloman) and Pam Coker's (Lin Blakley) grandson Paul Coker, (Jonny Labey) and his relationship with established character Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid).[80] It also featured the search for the daughter of Dean Wicks and Shabnam Masood (Matt Di Angelo and (Rakhee Thakrar), Roya, whom the latter put up for adoption in 2008.[81] Roya, now known as Jade Green, was found by Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) upon Masood Ahmed's (Nitin Ganatra) request, however she realised that Jade was suffering from cystic fibrosis. Following the episode, which was broadcast on 12 June 2015, it was revealed that EastEnders would be working with Cystic Fibrosis Trust for Jade's storyline.[82] Once Jade was found, Shirley and Buster began the process of getting custody of Jade.
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5077 | 87 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Daran Little | 7.70 | ||
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Sharon is furious to learn that Phil forged her signature on the contract handing the Albert over to Vincent, but her husband has another shock in store for her when he reveals to her that he has found her birth father, Gordon. Upon visiting to him, Sharon realises that he is not how she expected him to be, and decides against meeting him. Paul surprises his grandparents Pam and Les after making a surprise arrival in the square, but Les is not as pleased as he makes out. Ben is troubled by Abi's controlling behaviour and finds solace with Paul; the two share a kiss. First appearance of Jonny Labey as Paul Coker. | |||||||
| 5078 | 88 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Spenser Frearson | 5.88 | ||
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Abi is suspicious about Ben's behaviour and believes that he is having an affair with Paul. Sharon struggles to come to terms with meeting her supposed biological father for the first time, and later gets second thoughts after feeling distant from Phil and his family and heads to meet Gordon. He is stunned by her arrival, and reveals the truth; he is not her birth father and Phil is paying him to pretend that he is. Sharon is both hurt and angry, and decides to play Phil's games against him by bringing Gordon home. Meanwhile, Jane and Ian are shocked to learn from Carol that Cindy is having second thoughts, whilst Paul confronts Les about his affair with Claudette. | |||||||
| 5079 | 89 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Jesse O'Mahoney | 6.76 | ||
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Although Ben assures Abi that he loves her, she is still upset, and tries to win him over by seducing him in the Arches. During an emotional meeting with the social worker, Cindy furiously admits that she wants to be as far away from Beth as possible. Ian, Jane and the social worker ignore her pleas, wanting to do what's best for Beth, so a distraught Cindy gives Ian and Jane an ultimatum: give Beth up, or she will reveal to everyone that Bobby killed Lucy. Elsewhere, Paul plans a surprise birthday party for Pam, but Paul is angered when he notices Les talking to Claudette. Pam notices the tension between Les and Paul and storms out, upset. | |||||||
| 5080 | 90 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Jesse O'Mahoney | 6.64 | ||
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Ian attempts to force Cindy to keep quiet, whilst Jane comes up with a plan, sending Beth to live with her grandfather, Terry. Ian is angered by Cindy's carelessness and tells her to leave home. Ben gloats to his friends about his night of passion with Abi, but Jay sees through his act after seeing a message on his phone from another man through an online dating app. Ben reassures Jay that he is not interested in men, and promises to delete the app from his phone. Elsewhere, Les ends his affair with Claudette, but she makes certain that this is not the end of them. Back at home, Paul comforts Pam, and he tells her that he forgives her for helping his father die. | |||||||
| 5081 | 91 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Jaden Clark | 7.45 | ||
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It is the day of Nick's funeral, and although Ronnie asks to go with him, he decides against it. She is keen to surprise him by turning up at the crematorium alone, but is shocked to see Roxy there holding his hand. She heads back home, and angrily smashes her and Charlie's wedding photo. Meanwhile, Dot is forced to say goodbye to her son from her prison cell. Kim and Sharon hold a cocktail competition to decide the future of the Albert, but when they both end up cheating, Sharon increases the stakes. Dean fires Lola after she leaves work early and replaces her with Paul, and Masood is stunned to learn that Shabnam told Dean that their daughter is dead. | |||||||
| 5082 | 92 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Julia Honour[δ] | 7.04 | ||
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Roxy and Charlie attempt to convince Ronnie that their affair is over, but when Ronnie continues to push them for answers, Charlie tells her that she is being paranoid. Ronnie decides that they should sort out their issues over dinner, and as it seems Ronnie is getting back to normal, Charlie and Roxy are unaware that she has installed a camera in the living room to spy on them. Shabnam and Carmel clash over her and Kush's wedding plans, but soon come to an agreement. Meanwhile, Sharon and Kim open up rival bars in the Albert as they continue their fight to become the new manager, and Phil attempts to get Lola's job back at Blades. | |||||||
| 5083 | 93 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Kim Revill | 6.71 | ||
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Jane learns that Masood is going to visit Roya, and when her attempts at trying to stop him fail, she decides to go with him instead for moral support. He sees her outside her house but Jade stops him from going in; he decides to take a picture. Stacey and Kush grow closer as she helps him learn his dance routine for the engagement party and end up almost kissing, but they are interrupted when Shabnam walks in on them, assuming the worst. Meanwhile, Carol receives a letter from the hospital regarding breast reconstruction, whilst Roxy's plan to give Ronnie and Charlie some space suffers a setback when she attempts to look after Masood's stall. | |||||||
| 5084 | 94 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Colin Wyatt | 6.43 | ||
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Stacey is forced to persuade Shabnam that nothing is going on between her and Kush. Shirley tells Buster that she has their granddaughter's address after Masood had given it to her earlier that day, and Buster tells her that she should keep the news from Dean as a baby is the last thing he needs. Meanwhile, Carol becomes increasingly frustrated at her family. Whitney comes to her rescue after finding out about the letter, calling a family meeting and telling everyone to stop bickering and give Carol a rest. Elsewhere, Sonia believes that Stacey is interested in someone and encourages her to come clean about her feelings. | |||||||
| 5085 | 95 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Kit Lambert | 7.08 | ||
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Shirley returns after a heavy weekend drinking and tells Dean that Jade was adopted years ago and that they should forget about her. Kush and Shabnam celebrate their engagement and are shocked when Dean arrives, announcing that he knows their daughter is still alive. Meanwhile, Charlie and Ronnie try to get Roxy to leave the house so they can enjoy their "wedding night". Roxy later talks to Vincent, insisting he is a troublemaker. Elsewhere, Whitney tricks Carol into attending the singles night at The Albert, whilst asking Billy to attend, who suggests to Carol they go together. Carol eventually goes to the singles night, where Buster comes to her aid. | |||||||
| 5086 | 96 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Richard Davidson | 7.14 | ||
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At the engagement party, Dean reveals everything about Jade to the stunned guests. Masood later admits to Shabnam what he told Shirley and in retaliation, Shabnam bans Masood from the wedding. Later as he comforts Shabnam, Kush eyes Stacey over her shoulder. When Roxy gets too drunk, Charlie leaves his night with Ronnie and collects Roxy. A jealous Ronnie then struggles when she cannot find Charlie and thinks the worst, especially when she realises Roxy brought someone home with her. Roxy emerges from under her duvet, with Dean next to her. Elsewhere, Carol and Buster hit it off, but when Shirley spots them chatting, she punches Carol. | |||||||
| 5087 | 97 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Richard Davidson | 6.32 | ||
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Buster and Dean learn about Jade's cystic fibrosis when Shirley admits the truth. Shirley and Dean later turn up at Jade's house with £200 demanding a strand of Jade's hair in return for the money. Elsewhere, Ronnie and Charlie struggle to be intimate and Roxy and Dean are stopped when Amy calls for Roxy. Roxy swiftly kicks Dean out of the house. Back at home, Ronnie and Roxy have a heart-to-heart and Ronnie admits she misses the close bond between them, but when Ronnie upsets Roxy by mentioning her affair with Charlie, she goes to visit Dean where she admits to liking him. | |||||||
| 5088 | 98 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Daran Little | 6.43 | ||
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Shirley suggests that she, Buster and Dean should get a family home for Jade, and later Buster voices his concerns about Dean to Vincent over a game of chess. When the test results arrive, Buster intercepts the them and screws up the letter in shock. Carol is shocked when she discovers that Liam has been harbouring Cindy under his bed. Having spent a few hours together in the allotments, Martin and Stacey grow closer and she joins him in his bed that night. Roxy suggestively tells Dean she has the house to herself and when he arrives, tells him to get naked. | |||||||
| 5089 | 99 | 30 minutes | Mickey Jones | Patrick Homes | 7.43 | ||
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Mick and Linda return home with baby Oliver to a homecoming from the Carters and Dean. Linda reacts hastily to Dean. Buster and Dean have a heart-to-heart leading to Buster handing Dean the paternity results and Dean deciding Jade is better off without him. Shirley vows to win custody of her alone. Elsewhere, Masood and Shabnam reconcile and Martin announces his and Stacey's relationship. Patrick remains frosty with Vincent and declares that he is just like his son, Paul. Meanwhile, Ian and Jane are surprised when Carol arrives with Cindy, but when Jane suggests she pay for Cindy's house costs, Carol agrees to letting Cindy stay with her family. | |||||||
| 5090 | 100 | 30 minutes | Mickey Jones | Leo Richardson | 6.82 | ||
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Kush turns 30 and Martin is still determined to celebrate his friend's birthday. However, Kush returns home after work, but Shabnam tells him to celebrate. When his friends handcuff him to the railings, Stacey comes to his rescue, but not before teasing him first - something that does not go unnoticed by Nancy. Afterwards, Stacey dumps Martin, before telling Nancy there is nothing between her and Kush. Meanwhile, Cindy sees a dress, but cannot afford it until Carol gives her money. When Jane offers Cindy a meal at the Beales, she declines, leaving Jane frustrated. Elsewhere, Donna stands up for Vincent to Patrick and Patrick relents, inviting him to a family meal. Vincent then makes a mystery phone call. | |||||||
| 5091 | 101 | 30 minutes | Mickey Jones | Leo Richardson | 6.71 | ||
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Shabnam is shocked to discover the community centre broken into by a gang of teenage girls, who she confronts. The girls later block Shabnam's path and aggressively attack her. Elsewhere, Kush assures Nancy that he has no feelings for Stacey, and believing him, Nancy informs Stacey what Kush told her. Stacey asks Kush to tell Shabnam she cannot attend the Iftar drive, leading to them passionately kissing. At the Iftar drive, Nancy spots a homeless woman - Cora. Meanwhile, Buster has a discussion with Masood regarding Jade and tells him that he should inform Shabnam that Jade will be visiting. On the square, Liam discovers that Carol has received money from Jane and Patrick remains suspicious of Vincent. | |||||||
| 5092 | 102 | 30 minutes | Mickey Jones | Anya Reiss | 6.91 | ||
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Jade arrives to visit Shirley and Dean with Jonathan and they play Kerplunk. When Jade hears Shirley & Dean arguing, she leaves the house. Elsewhere, Shabnam is left bloodied and bruised by the attack and when she tries to return to the Iftar drive, she collapses in the playground and it is Jade who finds her. Mick discovers the pair and Shabnam realises who she is when Mick asks her name. When she is in hospital, Shabnam is told that she is five months pregnant. Vincent and Patrick remain at loggerheads, with Vincent determined to prove Patrick wrong. Meanwhile, Liam and Carol argue over the money she is being provided and dishevelled Cora heads to the community centre, unseen. | |||||||
| 5093 | 103 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Jessica Lea | 6.92 | ||
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Shabnam is annoyed when Masood phones the police surrounding her attack and when she breaks down in Stacey's arms, Shabnam reveals she is pregnant. Later in the square gardens, Shabnam tells Kush she is pregnant with his child and is worried he will leave her. Kush reassures, but soon locks eyes with Stacey. Meanwhile, Patrick visits Dot in prison and when Dot tells Patrick he is a stubborn fool, Patrick decides to return home and makes amends with Vincent. Elsewhere, Buster has a calm chat with Shabnam, but when Shirley finds Shabnam, they coldly argue leading to Shirley ruining their chance with Shabnam. Carol admits her fears surrounding her hospital appointment to Buster. | |||||||
| 5094 | 104 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Wendy Granditer | 6.74 | ||
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Sonia accompanies Carol to her appointment, to Carol's frustration and when Sonia speaks on her behalf to the doctor, she becomes annoyed. Buster and Carol have another one-to-one and when Shirley discovers Carol's bra, she confronts Carol who says she slept with Buster. Meanwhile, Shabnam and Kush tell Masood, Tamwar and Carmel about her pregnancy and after receiving negativity from their family, Kush flees who meets Stacey in the park. When Kush returns, he vows to stand by her. Shabnam opens up to Masood and asks him to accompany her to report the attack, whilst also agreeing to support Shirley and Buster in their fight for Jade. Elsewhere, Martin is left delighted when Stacey agrees to a proper relationship with him. | |||||||
July[edit]
July saw the return of Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), whose return was announced on 8 May 2015.[83] Jean's return saw her get married to partner, Ollie Walters (Tony O'Callaghan) and Stacey's key storyline continue. Stacey also discovered she was pregnant, but viewers were to be left unsure of who the father was. Martin Fowler (James Bye) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) were teased as the potential fathers.[84] It was announced on 28 June 2015 that an ongoing storyline for Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard) would begin in July which would see Lee develop depression.[85] The latter half of the month dealt with revival of the 'Who Killed Lucy Beale?' storyline, which saw both Ben Mitchell and Max Branning (Harry Reid and Jake Wood) arrested on suspicion of Lucy's murder, with the latter being charged.[86][87] For the storyline, DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton) returned as she was appointed the new head of the case.[88] It was announced on 13 June 2015 that Danielle Harold had been written out of the show as Lola Pearce, having played the character since 2012. Lola departed the show on 28 July 2015.[89]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5095 | 105 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Lynne Dallow | 6.08 | ||
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Buster claims to Shirley that Carol is lying, whilst Carol remains unfazed to the annoyance of Tina. Shirley ignores Buster's alleged actions as they meet the social worker, Derek Evans who informs Shirley single parents can also adopt. Carol admits that the truth to a confused Shirley and they have a heart-to-heart over cancer. Meanwhile, Nancy avoids Tamwar as the struggle to communicate their feelings. When Tamwar visits The Vic, Nancy tries to open to him, but he cuts off her presuming that she has found someone else. After looking at his scars, Tamwar rushes off and Nancy has a seizure. Elsewhere, Martin surprises Stacey for their first date. | |||||||
| 5096 | 106 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Josh Freedman Berthoud | 6.37 | ||
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Shabnam questions Tamwar's foul mood and he reveals he is ashamed of his scars, but Shabnam reassures him that Nancy will not have a problem. Back at The Vic, Tamwar braves himself and shows Nancy his scars and when she realises this is why the have not had sex, Nancy reassures him and they get intimate. Later, Tamwar discovers that Nancy has been having various serious seizures and tells her she needs help. Meanwhile, Sonia's nose is put out of joint when she discovers Shirley helped Carol overcome her mastectomy scars and Buster is forgiven by Shirley and later asks Vincent for some quick money. Elsewhere, Stacey is shocked when Jean returns and announces her and Ollie are getting married. | |||||||
| 5097 | 107 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Daran Little | 7.12 | ||
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Jean reveals she is getting married the following day and after an argument with Stacey, Jean disappears. Shirley spots Jean and they talk about Ollie and Stacey, before returning to Stacey's home. After returning from shopping, Jean spots Stacey's key and flies at Stacey, demanding she remove it. When Ollie arrives, Jean insists they leave and Stacey vows to find the reason behind the key. Meanwhile, Tamwar asks Nancy to move in with him, but Lee rejects the idea hastily. Elsewhere, Carol discovers Max is in serious debt and suggests he moves in with her, to Sonia's displeasure. Max and Carol later reminisce about their childhood and they go on a ride on Jim's motorbike. | |||||||
| 5098 | 108 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Matt Evans | 7.07 | ||
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It is Jean and Ollie's wedding day, but Stacey is determined to find the meaning of the key. When Jean realises that Stacey is searching for answers, she forbids Stacey from mentioning the key. With Stacey, Martin, Lily, Shirley and the two Wendys in presence, Jean and Ollie get married. Stacey returns to the house and continues her search, but when Jean again discovers her, she deems Stacey unhealthy and in need of a doctor. Stacey watches Jean flush the key down the toilet before it is revealed Jean kept the key. Meanwhile, Carol arranges a meeting for local residents to fight against the property developers. However, Carol later admits to Ian that Jane is paying for Cindy's stay. | |||||||
| 5099 | 109 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Katie Douglas | 6.46 | ||
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Stacey is stressing over Lily's dance costume and after a snide comment from Lola and pestering from Martin, she rips Lily's dress. Stacey takes her anger out on Lily and when the Mitchells annoy her again, Stacey books a doctors appointment. Before the appointment, Stacey takes a pregnancy test, which results positive. Meanwhile, Lee's boss Sgt Major Adam Wallace arrives at The Vic, looking for Lee, but finds him at the tube station and suggests he speaks to a medical advisor. Returning home, Lee breaks down in Nancy's arms. Elsewhere, Cindy goes to the Beales for dinner, but leaves after a row and Kim suggests that Denise could be Pearl's nanny, which she laughs off. Broadcast at 8.30 pm.[90] | |||||||
| 5100 | 110 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Daran Little | 6.75 | ||
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Stacey is shocked after her doctor appointment. She later tells Martin that she is pregnant and he flees. Ian and Martin chat, and Ian tells Martin that Stacey is a mess and should have an abortion, whilst Whitney tells Stacey that Martin is reliable. Later, Martin suggests Stacey should have an abortion. Meanwhile, Nancy tries to get through to Lee and he tells her that he has arranged a doctor's appointment, but really he has been drinking. Nancy is enraged when she finds Lee in the café rather than at home eating the meal she had cooked. Elsewhere, Pam informs Les and Paul that Vincent has invited them for a meal, to the boys' shock and Paul tells Les if he finds out Les has been cheating, he will tell Pam. | |||||||
| 5101 | 111 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Colin Wyatt | 7.45 | ||
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It is the day of Cindy and Liam's prom and both are excited. Bobby asks Cindy to show the Beales her dress and when she does, Ian blurts out Jane is paying for her stay at Carol's house. Cindy bolts to The Albert where two men offer her a drink. Liam spots her getting to the men's car and tells Ian and Jane, whilst on a quiet road, Cindy asks to go home, but the men tell her the party is about to start. Meanwhile, Nancy warns Lee to open up to Mick and even takes Linda away for the day, but after Lady Di goes missing, Mick gives her to Tina and tells Lee his fears about being strong. Elsewhere, Stacey attends her first pregnancy class and later tells Martin she is having this baby with or without him. | |||||||
| 5102 | 112 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Sharon Marshall | 7.18 | ||
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Ian and Jane remain anxious over Cindy's disappearance. When Ian visits the police station, Cindy appears from an alleyway. Back home, Jane and Cindy have a private chat about whether the men touched her, which Cindy denies. After Liam reveals he bought them a limo, Cindy admits she is not worth him and he persuades her to return to the Beales. Ian is shocked when journalist Beth Kennedy arrives, revealing the police have a new witness. Meanwhile, Nancy is furious to learn Lee did not tell Mick, but he admits Mick is struggling. Lee goes missing and when found, opens up to a supportive Whitney. Elsewhere, Stacey asks Martin to leave, but when he gives an emotional talk, Stacey announces they're having a baby together. | |||||||
| 5103 | 113 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Rob Gittins | 6.81 | ||
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In the café, Martin presents Ian with this morning's newspaper and the Beales are shocked when a 'new suspect' story is printed across the front. DI Keeble appears and tells Ian and Jane that there is a new DCI on the case and they are making an arrest. Phil is startled when he learns the police are on the square and tells Ben to get rid of his dodgy car, but he is distracted when Paul spots him. Phil is later surprised when DCI Marsden turns up at his door. Elsewhere, Paul and Lola continue to battle over the job at Blades, while Pam and Les try to control Paul's career. Meanwhile, Max and Kush realise that Stacey is pregnant and Max and Carol go for a ride on Jim's old bike. | |||||||
| 5104 | 114 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Rob Gittins | 6.79 | ||
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Phil slams the door in Marsden's face and gets Sharon and Jay to alert Ben the police are looking for him. He lets the police in, in a bid to stall them, but they soon realise his plan. The police see Ben, who has come from a sexual encounter with Paul in the funeral parlour, and Jay tells him to run, whilst the police run after him. After a chase, Ben is mortified to be arrested on suspicion of Lucy's murder. When he returns home, Ian is shocked to see Jane holding Lucy's belongings and suggesting the police are correct. Meanwhile, Les suggests they give Paul some jobs in the funeral parlour, but he remains determined to live his own life. Elsewhere, Abi and Max continue to argue over the Mitchell family. Ofcom received 76 complaints about scenes in this episode and the previous one that implied Ben and Paul had sex near a corpse but ruled that they did not warrant an investigation.[91] | |||||||
| 5105 | 115 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Christopher Reason | 7.46 | ||
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Ian and Jane discuss Lucy's belongings, but are interrupted when Jay admits Ben mugged Lucy when she backed out of their plan. Ian and Sharon discuss the arrest in the café, where Ian realises everyone thinks Ben is guilty. Later, Ian questions whether it is worth sending Ben down for Bobby's crimes. Ian and Jane dismiss their thoughts and decide to dispose of Lucy's belongings, whilst Bobby secretly goes to the police station with Lucy's things. Meanwhile, Marsden questions Ben over his sexuality and the taxi driver from the night of Lucy's murder, Arsim Kelmendi, identifies Ben from the night, but after spotting Max, he remembers that Lucy was with him too. When Keeble tries to act upon this, Marsden refuses to let her. Elsewhere, Jay and Lola kiss and Max tries to reconcile with Abi. | |||||||
| 5106 | 116 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Christopher Reason | 7.06 | ||
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Phil drags Bobby home after discovering him with Lucy's things at the police station. When Phil berates Jane for keeping Lucy's things, Bobby enters the room with a golf club threatening to hurt Phil. Afterwards, Phil opens up to Ian over his fears about Ben's innocence and says he loves Ben, but does not trust him. Ian admits to Jane his concerns over Bobby's violent streak, whilst Phil arrives at the station with Lucy's belongings in hand, asking to speak with Marsden. Meanwhile, Marsden and Keeble come to loggerheads over Ben and Max. Elsewhere, Lola and Jay go to Arches where they get passionate. Jay opens up to Lola, and they decide to have a proper romantic relationship. | |||||||
| 5107 | 117 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Lauren Klee | 6.67 | ||
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At the police station, Keeble and Marsden interview Phil, but remain unsure of his intentions. After the interview, Phil and Sharon arrange a family meeting where Phil explains his decision, but a furious Jay storms off and tells Lola he needs to leave before the police arrive. Phil later talks to Abi, who admits her fears over Max's innocence. Sharon takes Abi to the station to make a statement and Phil punches Max. Meanwhile, Mick speaks to Ian over what he said on his wedding night, but he brushes it off. Elsewhere, Lola wins the job at Blades after Pam tells Dean that Paul is flighty and Paul retaliates at Pam and Les. Max swallows his pride and approaches Ian about a job in his fish and chip shop. | |||||||
| 5108 | 118 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Kim Revill | 6.92 | ||
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Phil and Max argue over Abi, where Phil admits she is making a statement about Max. Whilst at the station, Sharon warns Abi of what she is doing. Marsden smugly tells Keeble that Ben's prints are on Lucy's belongings and she accuses Abi of lying to protect Ben. Later, Bryant and Keeble charge someone with Lucy's murder—it is Max. Meanwhile, Jay upsets Lola by deciding to leave, but she chooses to join him and they prepare to leave, but not before an argument with Jay. Elsewhere, Pam is distraught at the prospect of losing Paul, but they make up. The Blades staff go for Lola's celebratory drinks, but Dean is annoyed when she does not turn up. Whilst there, Paul tells Vincent that Les and Claudette having been having a sexual affair. | |||||||
| 5109 | 119 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Jon Sen | 7.66 | ||
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Max outrages at his arrest, while the police search his house. Abi feels guilty over her actions and rejects Carol. In an interview, Ben remains stern, with the help of Ritchie, whilst Max admits everything in hope of a release. However, Ben breaks down and is reduced to tears. Keeble is left delighted when after searching Max's house: she discovers blood on his shoe. Elsewhere, Jay returns and has a conversation with Phil, where they open up. Phil gives Jay some money for him, Lola and Lexi. Ben returns and is shocked to hear Jay has left, but Marsden follows asking for Jay. Meanwhile, Paul is delighted when Dean offers him the job at Blades after Lola quits and Vincent realises Paul may be right about Les and Claudette. | |||||||
| 5110 | 120 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Richard Davidson | 7.33 | ||
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Carol and Stacey are upset following Max's arrest, whilst at the station, Bryant confirms the blood is Lucy's and charges Max with murder. Max appears in court, with Ian, Phil and Stacey visiting him. Max is told he will be sent to Crown Court and is refused bail. Ian is wracked with guilt. Max requests Stacey visit him where he tells her he is aware of who killed Lucy. Meanwhile, Sharon urges Phil to talk with Ben and they open up to each other. Billy finds Jay, Lola and Lexi are back for Lexi's things before they leave permanently. Upset, Billy phones the police and says Jay committed a burglary. Marsden arrives and arrests Jay and Lola quickly realises what Billy has done, but he pleads with her to stay. Lola forgives Billy, but decides Newcastle is a new start and departs with Lexi. Last appearance of Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce. | |||||||
| 5111 | 121 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Daran Little | 6.97 | ||
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It is the day of Les and Pam's centenary party and Paul warns Les to choose between Pam and Claudette. Les tells Claudette to stay away, but she arrives to their discomfort. Les makes an emotional speech directed at Pam, who has noticed Paul's sour mood. At the flat, Paul has been crying and tells Pam that Les and Claudette have been having an affair. Meanwhile, Stacey visits Max and is shocked when he suggests Abi killed Lucy. Later, Stacey tells Abi to tell the truth and help her father, but is taken aback when Abi says the reason behind Bradley's death was her. They begin fighting, to be pulled apart by Martin and Tina. Carol then visits Max and he is shocked when she calls him a bastard. Elsewhere, Billy struggles in the aftermath of Lola's departure and Jay refuses to talk to Phil, with Ben consoling him at the Arches. Ofcom received 43 complaints over Carol's use of the word "bastard" in this episode, but ruled that it was "justified by the context of the plotline".[91] | |||||||
| 5112 | 122 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Daran Little | 6.82 | ||
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Carol berates Max for his behaviour with Stacey and Abi and when she returns home, Carol questions Abi over her fight with Lucy. Carol arrives at the Beales' and announces Max is innocent and she will not rest until she proves it. Elsewhere, Pam questions why Paul said that about Les and he explains the 'affair', but she dismisses it and returns to the party. Despite this, Pam remains downtrodden and hesitant and even subtly questions Claudette. Pam remains doubtful when Les says he loves her. Meanwhile, Jay consoles Ben, whilst Tina consoles Billy, and the former remain cold with Phil. Billy warns Jay to stay away from Phil and Phil later presents Billy with two tickets to Canada. Also, Abi discovers Cora did not go to Exeter. | |||||||
August[edit]
This month dealt with the repercussions of Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) revealing to his grandmother Pam (Lin Blakley) that Les (Roger Sloman) is having an affair with Claudette Hubbard (Ellen Thomas). Richard Blackwood explained that viewers would be seeing more of Claudette's "dark side", adding that she is in tact with her "gangster roots".[92] The storyline played out on screen when Claudette demanded that Vincent keep an eye on the Mitchell family, suggesting that she has a history with the family. The beginning of August also featured the return of Libby Fox (Belinda Owusu), who was revealed to be hiding a "dark secret" from her mother, Denise (Diane Parish).[25] A major issue storyline featured later in August is that of Shabnam Masood (Rakhee Thakrar) and Kush Kazemi's (Davood Ghadami) child dying in the womb and being stillborn.[93]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5113 | 123 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Julia Honour[δ] | 7.34 | ||
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Libby returns for a birthday party, and promises her sister Chelsea Fox that she will tell their mother Denise something. Vincent renames The Albert to Pearl's Bar, leaving Kim ecstatic but Phil is angry and beats Vincent up; Buster sees this and allows it to happen. | |||||||
| 5114 | 124 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Julia Honour[δ] | 5.43 | ||
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Vincent arrives home covered in blood. Kim asks him to leave, while Claudette tells Vincent that she will make sure Phil gets what he deserves. Libby fails to tell Denise what she promised Chelsea. Pam grows increasingly suspicious of Les, who accidentally leaves his tie at Claudette's. Ronnie discovers Roxy is seeing Dean and forces Roxy to end the relationship, leaving Dean angry. | |||||||
| 5115 | 125 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Matt Evans | 6.99 | ||
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Roxy and Dean resume their relationship; he hides in the wardrobe when Ronnie arrives. Vincent and Kim make amends, but he then visits Ronnie and kisses her, just to prove that she still wants him. Dean discovers Ronnie's hidden camera and sees her with Vincent. Pam visits Claudette and finds Les's tie; Pam knows Les has lied to her and calls her sister, Mim, for support. Carol visits Max in prison and later breaks down in front of Jane because she cannot afford to help him. Carmel asks Kush and Shabnam to move in with her in Essex. | |||||||
| 5116 | 126 | 30 minutes | Lance Kneeshaw | Julia Honour[δ] | 6.98 | ||
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Dean tells Buster what he saw. Buster talks to Claudette, so she tells Vincent to force Buster and Shirley to move out of his home with Kim. Buster finds a new home for his family and blackmails Vincent. Les cannot contact Pam; Paul says he has told her about the affair, leaving Les angry. Shabnam agrees to move to Essex but Kush asks Carmel for money to rent a flat in Albert Square. Carol goes to Sharon for help; she meets Sharon's solicitor Margaret Midhurst. Later, Carol asks Jane why she is so sure Max is innocent; Jane panics, and is later worried when the police arrive at Carol's home. | |||||||
| 5117 | 127 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Colin Wyatt | 7.22 | ||
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Jane and Cindy are convinced Carol knows the Beales were involved in Lucy's death and has told the police, but when Jane visits Carol, it emerges they were discussing Cora. Abi, Jane and Carol track down a confused Cora, who eventually comes home. Cindy finds Bobby about to smash Max's car with a brick, so takes him home and shouts at him. Bobby pushes Cindy in anger, causing her to fall where Lucy died. Cindy tells Ian he has to face up to the truth about Bobby, while Jane decides to tell Carol she killed Lucy. However, Cora reveals she saw Abi and Max cleaning the car lot after Lucy died; Abi reveals Max argued with Lucy. Believing that Jane has told Carol the truth, Cindy tells Liam that Bobby killed Lucy. | |||||||
| 5118 | 128 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Lauren Klee | 6.99 | ||
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Liam and Cindy find out Carol has not been told the truth about Bobby. Liam wants to tell her but Ian and Cindy convince him not to; Ian later pays for Cindy and Liam to move to Devon. Bobby is worried by Jane's words. Vincent pays Buster and asks Ronnie how Buster knows; Ronnie suspects Roxy is still seeing Dean and this is confirmed when she sees Roxy wearing a top she saw Dean buying. Les struggles to cope without Pam. | |||||||
| 5119 | 129 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 6.76 | ||
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Forensics confirm Lucy's blood was in the car lot. Max takes a beating in prison, and Carol believes he is guilty. Jane grows increasinly stressed, fearing the truth will come out. Liam and Cindy refuse to leave; Ian says the only option is that they tell the truth, but they will all go to prison. Liam agrees to leave if Ian pays him £100,000. Ronnie decides to invite Dean to dinner so she can keep an eye on him; Dean reveals to Roxy that Ronnie has been spying on her. | |||||||
| 5120 | 130 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 7.10 | ||
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Ronnie explains she used the camera because she thought Roxy was still seeing Charlie, but Roxy assures her she does not want him; Ronnie admits neither does she. Believing that Max is guilty, Margaret declines to represent him. Dean sacks Paul after seeing him drinking alcohol on his break. Ian makes amends with Cindy and Liam, who agree to leave without taking any money. However, Jane decides to sell everything including the house to join them; Ian does not want to leave, so Jane says he will have to stay in Walford on his own. | |||||||
| 5121 | 131 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Mark Stevenson | 7.27 | ||
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Les believes Pam is not coming back, but she arrives as he is being comforted by Claudette. Abi writes to Max urging him to change his plea to guilty, but Max has a new lawyer: Marcus Christie. Kathy meets Phil, begging for his help. Jane tells Cindy she will not be leaving with her; she and Ian have responsibilities. Upset, Cindy sends Bobby a video message telling him he killed Lucy. Liam and Cindy leave together for Germany, and Sharon sees the video intended for Bobby. | |||||||
| 5122 | 132 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Leo Richardson | 7.38 | ||
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Pam forces a confession from Les; he says that he and Claudette formed a friendship after their son Laurie died 10 years ago and feared Pam would not understand. Pam apparently accepts this. Sharon talks to Jane about the video; at first, Jane goes along with Sharon's idea that it is just a sick joke, but Sharon is suspicious when Jane says she feels she is constantly being tripped up, so Jane eventually admits to her that Bobby killed Lucy. Kathy tells Phil she is willing to go to prison so that she can return to Walford safely; Phil agrees to help her. | |||||||
| 5123 | 133 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Paul Quiney | 7.22 | ||
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Jane tells Ian that she told Sharon about Bobby; Ian asks Sharon not to tell anyone, and although she considers telling Phil or the police, she eventually agrees to Ian's request for the sake of his family. Ian assures a stressed Jane that Sharon will not tell. Sharon later sees a message on Phil's phone from "K" and asks who it is. Stacey worries about conflicting advice about her bipolar medication while she is pregnant, but does not talk to Martin about it. Kush surprises Shabnam by decorating their baby's nursery, and Carmel turns up saying she needs somewhere to stay. This episode was broadcast at 8.30 pm.[94] | |||||||
| 5124 | 134 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Rob Gittins | 6.70 | ||
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Stacey visits her midwife for advice on taking her medication whilst pregnant; she is more confused than ever but confides in Linda instead of Martin, lying to him about where she was. Carmel tells Kush and Shabnam that her former husband has put her house up for sale, leaving her homeless, and she moves in with them. Marcus visits Jane with a question about Lauren's whereabouts on the night of Lucy's death. Phil tells Sharon that "K" is Karin; Sharon knows where and when the meeting is so goes with Ian to St Pancras International where Phil is meeting Kathy. Phil says he has already met Karin, while Kathy looks on in tears. Kathy then leaves but is confronted by Gavin, who says he knows her plan. | |||||||
| 5125 | 135 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Davey Jones | 7.29 | ||
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After Ronnie lies to Sharon for Phil, she demands the truth; Phil explains that Kathy and Gavin faked their deaths for insurance money, Phil found out three years ago and now she wants to escape Gavin. Phil tries to call Kathy but she has changed her telephone number. Carmel worries about seeing her former husband, Umar, and his girlfriend, Ashleen, at Kush and Shabnam's wedding. Stacey finally admits the truth to Martin about her bipolar medication and he says he is prepared for what might happen if she stops taking it. However, Sonia knows Martin will struggle to cope and tells him that if he has doubts, he should end the relationship with Stacey. | |||||||
| 5126 | 136 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Anya Reiss | 5.53 | ||
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Stacey confronts Sonia over what she said to Martin, but Sonia says she has Stacey's interests at heart. Kush tells Martin to prove to Stacey that he will stay with her. Tina wants to scatter Stan's ashes in a bid to reunite Shirley and Mick; Shirley declines the invitation. Whitney is worried about a letter she receives from work. Fatima visits Shabnam to help with her wedding dresses and Masood calls her after she leaves to say how sorry he is that he missed her. Carmel downloads a dating app for her phone. Later, Shabnam catches Carmel and Masood in bed. | |||||||
| 5127 | 137 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Anya Reiss | 5.69 | ||
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Kush and Shabnam are mortified by Masood's behaviour, but Masood is upset when Carmel says they would not work together. Fatima returns following Masood's call; he reminds her of when she said she married the wrong brother, and Shabnam catches them kissing. Kush chases Masood around Albert Square for disrespecting Carmel. Tina asks Shirley to look after Lady Di because Sonia thinks Lady Di dislikes her; Tina hopes this will bring Mick and Shirley closer together. Shabnam reconciles with Masood, and tells him she cannot remember when she last felt her baby move. | |||||||
| 5128 | 138 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Lauren Klee | 6.84 | ||
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Nancy and Tamwar discuss their previous relationships; Nancy feels she has never been in love while Tamwar has. Stacey tells Martin she wants to stop taking her bipolar medication while she is pregnant; Martin researches the condition and says he will support her. Shabnam puts off seeking medical help but Masood convinces her. After the midwife cannot find the baby's heartbeat, Shabnam talks to the baby alone, planning a future as long as it wakes up. After Kush arrives at the hospital, a doctor confirms the baby has died, leaving Shabnam, Kush and Masood devastated; Shabnam wants to deliver the baby as soon as possible. | |||||||
| 5129 | 139 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Pete Lawson | 7.17 | ||
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The Masoods are in turmoil as Shabnam prepares to give birth to her stillborn child. Kush finds it difficult to take everything in and flees, though Masood convinces him to return to the hospital and face his child. Following the birth, Shabnam holds her son, naming him Zaair and comforting him before returning him to the nurse. Shabnam is distraught, and believes that it was Allah's revenge for giving up Jade. Carmel soon arrives at the hospital and encourages Kush to say goodbye to Zaair. Kush holds Zaair and tells him how proud he is of his son before leaving him with a nurse. | |||||||
September[edit]
The beginning of this month saw Babe Smith (Annette Badland) return when her family discover she stole Stan Carter's (Timothy West) ashes. It was announced that Babe's secret would be revealed.[95] Her secret was revealed to be that in the 1960s, Babe and Queenie Trott (Judy Cornwell) ran "an illegal adoption service".[96] Dot Branning (June Brown) was also released from a seven-month prison sentence and becomes embroiled in helping homeless Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell).[97] Kathy Sullivan's (Gillian Taylforth) return storyline also continued in this month as she tried to escape her husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas). Kathy called Tracey (Jane Slaughter) and asked her to pass on a message to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Slaughter said she was "chuffed to bits" to recieve a storyline.[98]
A prominent storyline in this month was Max Branning's (Jake Wood) trial for the murder of Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater). The show aired a twist when it revealed Phil Mitchell had bribed the jury foreman to secure a guilty verdict, despite having promised to secure a not guilty verdict.[99] Max's daughter, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), returned for the trial and while visiting, Lauren went into labour and gave birth to a son, Louie Beale.[100] This month also featured the return of Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), to aid the departure of Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson). Gaffney explained that Robbie returns for Carol's leaving storyline, but said, "I don't know if that means that she goes to live with him in India or something like that."[101] Declan Bennett made his final appearance as Charlie Cotton in the latter half of this month when he decided to leave Walford with Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) and his son Matthew Mitchell Cotton, unaware his ex-wife Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) was plotting with Roxy to team up against him.[102]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5130 | 140 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Pete Lawson | 5.68 | ||
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Tina decides to scatter Stan's ashes and when Mick and Shirley fight over the urn, they discover the ashes have been replaced with custard powder. They go to Babe's house to retrieve them but discover she has moved to Ramsgate. Lee suspects Whitney is seeing someone else but she tells him she has lost her job. Vincent tracks down Patrick's old record from when he was in a band called The Five Hectors, leaving Denise angry that he would drag up the past. Shabnam wants a quick funeral for Zaair, telling Kush she wishes to return to Pakistan afterwards as Kush ran away when she needed him. Kush and Shabnam argue, which ends in Kush telling Shabnam to go and never come back. | |||||||
| 5131 | 141 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Dare Aiyegbayo | 5.68 | ||
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Lee's boss, Adam Wallace, reminds him of a meeting he has later with his commanding officer, but Lee fails to go and ignores Wallace's calls. Masood and Carmel manage to reunite Shabnam and Kush for Zaair's funeral. Denise accidentally scratches Patrick's old record but Patrick is happy to see it; Denise agrees that Pearl needs Vincent around. Shirley, Mick and Tina visit Babe's caravan in Ramsgate and eventually find Stan's ashes, and then threatening to leave Babe on her own; Babe tells them that when Mick was born, he was due to be given to another family but she told them he had died and convinced Sylvie to care for him. Shirley then works out that Babe and Queenie Trott were once in the business taking babies from teenage girls to give away. | |||||||
| 5132 | 142 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Jaden Clark | 6.81 | ||
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Lee attends his meeting but when his former boss, Harry Fielding, teases him about his job and flirts with Whitney, Lee punches him and Adam witnesses this. Babe denies Shirley's accusation but eventually Shirley believes she and Queenie manipulated vulnerable girls into giving up their babies, then selling them. Shirley decides to burn town Babe's caravan but Mick stops her. Shirley, Mick and Tina then scatter Stan's ashes on the beach. When they return, Babe has burnt the caravan herself as it holds too many bad memories, and says that Mick and Shirley are now together. Shirley invites Babe back to Walford to live, saying that she saved Mick from being brought up elsewhere. Mick then calls Shirley "mum" for the first time. | |||||||
| 5133 | 143 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Robert Goldsbrough | 7.67 | ||
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Dot returns from prison but dislikes the attention she gets, asking to be left alone. Whitney covers for a missing Lee; when he returns he tells her he faces being discharged from the army. Jane wants to give a false statement to Marcus Christie to help Max, but Ian is against this until Dot tells him she wishes she had had Nick arrested when he was younger. Police bring Cora to Dot's house after she claims she lives there. In the middle of the night, Ian secretly takes Bobby away. | |||||||
| 5134 | 144 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Spenser Frearson | 7.02 | ||
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Vincent helps Ronnie in favour of spending time with Kim, and later Vincent and Ronnie kiss. Almost a year after Linda was raped, Mick arranges for Elaine to take Linda on holiday. Cora refuses Dot's help, but when Dot finds Cora is living in a shed, she says she will stay in the shed with her unless she moves in with her; Cora agrees. Jane tells Sharon that Ian has taken Bobby, and Sharon lies to Phil, but later admits that Jane is trying to save her family; Phil questions this. Meanwhile, Jane plans to tell Keeble she killed Lucy, so calls her; when Keeble arrives at the door, Phil stops Jane from answering it. | |||||||
| 5135 | 145 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Gillian Richmond | 5.76 | ||
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After Ronnie and Vincent have sex, Claudette arrives at Ronnie's house to send Vincent home to Kim and tells Ronnie to think about her own family. Linda is angry that Mick did not ask if she wants to go on holiday, but agrees to go after Nancy supports her and decides to go on holiday with her and Elaine. Phil tells Jane he knows she killed Bobby and asks for details; Jane eventually admits she is covering up for Bobby, and Phil realises Sharon knew. Sharon and Phil then convince Jane that if she tells Keeble she killed Lucy, then Keeble will eventually get to the truth and Jane must continue to protect Bobby. Jane agrees to go to Kent with Ian and Bobby. Kathy attempts to telephone the Queen Victoria, and Gavin arrives on Albert Square. | |||||||
| 5136 | 146 | 30 minutes | Nic Phillips | Rob Gittins | 6.99 | ||
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Phil meets Gavin who reveals that after St Pancras, he and Kathy planned to fly to Spain but Kathy crashed the car to escape him. Kathy phones Tracey, who passes on Kathy's location to Phil. Phil and Ronnie, whose husband Charlie is waiting for her at home, travel there but Gavin follows them and finds Kathy first, taking her to an airfield. Phil realises where they have gone and manages to convince Kathy to leave Gavin. Kathy is pleased to be free of him but Phil says this is just the beginning. Ronnie discards her wedding ring. Jane learns that Max has lost his house, so meets with Marcus Christie. | |||||||
| 5137 | 147 | 30 minutes | Jennie Darnell | Sarah Phelps | 7.85 | ||
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Jane gives Marcus a false alibi for Max. Ronnie tells Charlie their marriage is over and he must move out immediately. Sharon discovers Phil is hiding Kathy at the garage and refuses to believe Kathy's story about escaping Gavin. Kathy hides and cries when Ben arrives. Phil brings cash to the garage, and Sharon and Phil both agree that Kathy cannot come back to Walford. Kathy rages at Sharon, fed up of being told what to do. Phil takes Kathy away from Walford. A heavily pregnant Lauren returns, telling Jane she is back for Max's defence and knows he did not kill Lucy because she knows who did. | |||||||
| 5138 | 148 | 30 minutes | Jennie Darnell | Laura Poliakoff | 5.91 | ||
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Lauren is determined to make sure Abi and Cora do not give evidence against Max, but Babe calls the police to make sure Cora is taken to court. Lee gives evidence, but Marcus forces him to admit he has lied under oath, revealing that he has lost his job due to violent conduct. Sharon takes Phil's money to Kathy, who lets slip that she contacted Phil when Ben killed Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison). Sharon then tells Phil their marriage is over and she moves out. Charlie tells Ronnie he will fight for custody of Matthew, while Vincent tells Ronnie their affair is over. When Lauren realises other people know Bobby killed Lucy, she is determined to reveal the truth but then she goes into labour. | |||||||
| 5139 | 149 | 30 minutes | Jennie Darnell | Christopher Reason | 5.93 | ||
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Lauren's son, Louie is born. Whitney tells Mick that Lee is having other problems, so Mick asks Lee to see a doctor about his mental health. Charlie tells Roxy he wants to be with her and they should go to France together. Phil tells Kathy they will not become romantically involved again. Cora and Abi are questioned in court; Marcus says that Cora is an alcoholic who cannot be trusted, and Abi is forced to admit that she hit Lucy, but says she did not kill her, because Max told her that he did. | |||||||
| 5140 | 150 | 30 minutes | Jennie Darnell | Christopher Reason | 6.10 | ||
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Abi is questioned at Max's trial. Phil visits Kathy and tells her not to contact him again; she agrees, but it is revealed that Gavin has manipulated her into this. Lee visits a doctor, who diagnoses him with reactive depression and gives him a prescription, recommending therapy; later he only pretends to take his medication. Charlie tells Fatboy his plan to take Roxy and Matthew to France. Roxy disovers Ronnie is taking anxiety medication, so Roxy tells Ronnie Charlie's plan. When Lauren visits Max in prison, he wonders why she is sure he is innocent. | |||||||
| 5141 | 151 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Rachel Flowerday | 7.44 | ||
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Vincent sees Roxy and Charlie packing the car with Matthew and tells Ronnie; Fatboy calls Charlie to say Ronnie knows he is leaving. Charlie realises that Roxy and Ronnie are plotting, so drives to a train station to take Matthew without Roxy. Ronnie shouts to Charlie that he will do to Matthew what Nick did to him, so Charlie leaves Matthew behind. Meanwhile, Claudette deletes a voicemail from Ronnie on Vincent's phone. Keeble gives evidence at Max's trial, but as Marcus continues to turn the evidence on Abi, Lauren tells Jane not to give evidence in Max's favour: a real father would not do that to Abi and Max deserves what he gets. | |||||||
| 5142 | 152 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Richard Davidson | 6.86 | ||
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Ronnie tells Dot that Charlie has left; when Fatboy tells her why, Dot calls Charlie to urge him to fight for custody of Matthew. Ronnie confronts Vincent about why he did not help her after she left him a message; he explains he did not receive a message but would always help her. Max is angry that Marcus continues to attempt to accuse Abi of Lucy's murder, and Ben is questioned. Max is also questioned; Hazel Warren, the prosecution, accuses him of killing Lucy out of jealousy, but with Carol's help, Marcus asks him about his past relationships and childhood to show he is not a jealous person and never fought back when physically abused by his father. Carol believes Max is innocent, and is surprised when her son Robbie arrives at her home. | |||||||
| 5143 | 153 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Matt Evans | 7.21 | ||
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Sonia is suspicious of Robbie's return, especially when he makes excuses not to call his partner, Nita Mistry (Bindya Solanki), in India. Sonia later catches Robbie stealing cash. Ronnie is shocked to see Charlie has returned, and he says he has a better chance of gaining custody of Matthew as she has murdered someone. Ronnie tells Vincent she wants Charlie gone, and after stealing Dot's keys, they confront Charlie. Later, Ronnie tells Roxy that Charlie has gone, and Masood finds his wallet in a bin, handing it to Roxy. Jane takes the witness stand in court, and claims that on the night Lucy was killed, she and Max had sex and spent the whole night together. | |||||||
| 5144 | 154 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Matt Evans | 5.81 | ||
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Robbie tells Sonia that Nita has left him and he is homeless and jobless. He later reveals that his sister Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) has found him a job in Milton Keynes and he suggests that Carol go with him and Sami. Hazel questions Jane over her relationship with Max, saying that she believes it is a lie to help Max, but Jane insists it is true. Keeble threatens Jane with arrest if the jury do not believe her, so she asks Phil for help, who visits the jury foreman. Ronnie lies to Roxy and Dean about Charlie's whereabouts, and tells Dean that Roxy wanted to leave with Charlie. Roxy feels Ronnie is controlling her, so they fall out. Later, Dean deliberately burns Roxy with a hair straightener, claiming it was accidental. | |||||||
| 5145 | 155 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Katie Douglas | 7.33 | ||
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Sharon tells Jane she wants to divorce Phil, so Jane says he has paid off the foreman and he is willing to go to prison for her. Stacey visits Max in prison, who tells her what Jane said is a lie, but later Lauren tries to convince Stacey it is true. The foreman announces that the jury have not come to a unanimous verdict and later, Ian watches as Max is found guilty. He manages to escape the court and go on the run. Meanwhile, Carol tells Robbie she will not go to Milton Keynes with him, and Linda returns early from her holiday. | |||||||
| 5146 | 156 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Lauren Klee | 5.86 | ||
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The police swarm Albert Square, while Jane attempts to confess but is stopped by Sharon. Still in Walford, Max runs to the allotment where he meets Cora, and convinces her he is innocent. Cora distracts the police while Max leaves in the hope of uncovering the truth. Lauren wants to tell the police everything but Phil says that Louie would end up in care and she may never see him again, and Jane tells Lauren she has a bond with her child and is protecting Bobby as Lauren would protect Louie. Stacey realises Jane lied about her affair with Max, but Jane insists he is guilty, and calls Ian, leaving a message that it is time for them move on. Phil pays the jury foreman, revealing that he wanted a guilty verdict. Max confronts Jane at her home. | |||||||
October[edit]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5147 | 157 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Lauren Klee | 5.54 | ||
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Mick tells Linda about Lee's depression, and Linda and Lee talk; she encourages him to take his medication. Jane tells Max she believes he is innocent, but Max thinks she is hiding something. She tells him to go on the run, and says she will help him escape to Ireland. He asks to see Lauren and Abi to say goodbye, and when Jane looks for them, Carol realises that Max is at Jane's. Max calls Stacey and they say goodbye. Carol tells Max she will go to Ireland with him. Carol then tells Abi and Lauren about this, and Abi calls the police. Max realises that Jane is protecting Bobby and that Lauren knew, and is then arrested by Bryant, while shouting that Bobby killed Lucy, though this is purely seen as an act of desperation. | |||||||
| 5148 | 158 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Julia Honour[δ] | 6.70 | ||
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News reaches Walford that Max will spend at least 21 years in prison. Lauren speaks to Bryant at the police station, saying that Bobby did kill Lucy, but Bryant does not believe her and says Max deserves what he gets for what happened with Emma. Lauren leaves the station in tears and decides to return to New Zealand with Louie. The jury foreman asks Phil for more money, and Sharon realises that Phil wanted Max to be found guilty, so throws him out of their home. Phil then catches Ben with Paul at the car lot and is confronted by Gavin and two other men at the garage. Nancy sees a doctor about her seizures, Elaine arrives with Jason, announcing they are engaged, and Carol gets Robbie and Sami a new dog, Wellard II, before leaving Walford on her father's motorbike. Julia's Theme plays. | |||||||
| 5149 | 159 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Wendy Granditer | 7.37 | ||
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Jason's presence at The Queen Victoria causes tension for the Carters, but Linda decides to allow him and Elaine to stay. However, he flirts with Babe, and Mick and Linda later catch them together. Bobby hears that Jane and Max had an affair and is angry with her; Ian promises to fix things, and later writes Jane a message after putting his family photos in drawers. Shabnam and Stacey talk about Shabnam's baby's funeral, agreeing not to avoid each other in future. Later, Shabnam tears up a mother and baby magazine in frustation and Stacey hides a baby scan photo from Martin. Phil is missing following his confrontation with Gavin, but Ben blames his relationship with Paul so decides to end it. | |||||||
| 5150 | 160 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Pete Lawson | 5.65 | ||
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Claudette and Paul find themselves in similar circumstances when they are rejected by Les and Ben respectively. Shabnam and Kush finally open up to each other and agree to take Zaair's cot down to help them move on from his death. Jason asks Babe to steal from the pub and run away with him, but Babe records the conversation and plays it back at a karaoke night; Elaine is heartbroken. Jane finds Ian's suicide note and manages to track him down to a bridge where he is planning to run. Ian explains that if people think he killed Lucy then everyone's problems will be over, but Jane convinces him to think of his children and grandchild, and talks him down. Ian is then shocked to come face to face with his mother, Kathy, who has witnessed the events. | |||||||
| 5151 | 161 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Pete Lawson | 6.96 | ||
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Ian walks into the road towards Kathy and is hit by a car. While he is in hospital, Kathy tells Jane why she faked her death. Ian realises Kathy really is alive and they reunite. Ian discharges himself, wanting answers from Kathy, but Jane tells Kathy to leave and never come back because Ian does not need any more grief. Elaine and Babe fall out over Jason, and Babe explains she did not have sex with him and just wanted to feel attractive. When Jason returns, Linda stands up to him, and later Elaine buys Babe a drink. Shabnam and Kush take down Zaair's cot, and when Shabnam sees Jade visiting Dean, she decides she wants her daughter back; Kush says it is too soon, but Shabnam goes behind his back and talks to a social worker, Fiona. | |||||||
| 5152 | 162 | 30 minutes | Michael Owen Morris | Lynne Dallow | 6.32 | ||
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Kathy tells Ian that everything she has done was down to Gavin, while Sharon tells Kathy that she knows nothing about Ian's life. Kathy then tells Ian about the insurance scam, and promises never to leave him. Jane says Kathy cannot keep that promise as she is meant to be dead, and Ian attempts to call the police so Kathy can eventually be free, but Kathy and Jane stop him. Kathy visits Ben, who rejects her. Ian then takes Kathy to the police station, and while Kathy tells Ian she has told them about her crime, she simply reports a stolen bag. As Kathy walks home, Gavin sees her and tells her to stick to their plan and Phil will stay alive. | |||||||
| 5153 | 163 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 7.16 | ||
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Kathy visits Ben again, and he continues to reject her at first, saying that everything bad in his life is down to her, including his homosexuality, which is the reason Phil has left. However, Kathy says Ben is loved regardless, and Ben then accepts Kathy. Kathy tells him she was keeping him safe from Gavin when they faked their deaths, and says that it is not Ben's fault Phil has gone; she needs all of Phil's money so that Gavin does not kill Phil. Meanwhile, Pam cannot get out of bed on her deceased son Laurie's birthday, so Les turns to Claudette, and Shabnam has a meeting with Fiona, neglecting to mention Zaair, so Kush tells Fiona about him. | |||||||
| 5154 | 164 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Natalie Mitchell | 7.39 | ||
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Ben gives Kathy the cash from Phil's garage business, and then they meet Gavin; Gavin says he needs twice as much money. Ben is then angry that Kathy has not told him she and Gavin are planning to leave again, so Ben says he will leave with Kathy once they have the money. Shabnam finds out Kush told Fiona about Zaair, thinking it has ruined their chances of gaining custody of Jade. Dean lashes out at Roxy when she tells him to stop taking himself so seriously. Dean later accuses Shabnam of trying to ruin his chances of getting Jade, so Kush and Shabnam agree not to give up. Shabnam then goes to Jade's home. Tamwar makes a romantic gesture for Nancy's birthday, Fatboy gets a job managing Phil's car lot, and he and Donna kiss. | |||||||
| 5155 | 165 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 7.40 | ||
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Shabnam spends the day with Jade, Sonia and Martin's divorce is finalised and Ronnie takes a job at The Albert, where Vincent is part owner and Kim runs one of the bars. Kathy tells Ben the police can stop Gavin but Ben says this will lead to Phil's death—they need to think like Mitchells. Fatboy spent the night at Donna's house, and gossip spreads but Donna insists it was just a one-night stand. However, Fatboy invites her out again, but then admits it feels too weird—she is a friend, not a romantic partner. Upset, Donna goes to see her foster mother, Claudette, saying she just wants to love and be loved. She then catches Les in Claudette's house wearing just his underpants. | |||||||
| 5156 | 166 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Carey Andrews | 6.93 | ||
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Kim begrudgingly gives Ronnie a job in her bar and later accuses Ronnie of having an affair with Vincent; Ronnie insists that if Vincent is having an affair, it is not with her anymore. Vincent then meets a mystery man at the tube station. Stacey tells Shabnam it may be too soon for Shabnam to care for Jade, but Shabnam promises Jade she will return. Ben and Kathy asks Ian and Jane for £50,000 for a deposit on a home for Kathy; Ian agrees. Claudette insists to Donna that what she saw is not what it looks like. Donna then tells Pam what she saw, so Pam and Donna return to Claudette's house and Pam sees gifts from Les and starts destroying them. Claudette then arrives and tells Pam they are not for her and she should ask Les about Christine. | |||||||
| 5157 | 167 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Daran Little | 7.28 | ||
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Ian assures Kathy he will get the cash for her, while Ben tells her not to feel guilty as they need to rescue Phil. Ian then invites Martin and Dot over for dinner with Kathy and the Beales, where Dot tells Kathy that when people return from the dead, like her son Nick did, they always want something and this could break Ian's heart. Linda and Mick are upset and frustrated when Elaine interferes at The Queen Victoria. Kim tells Denise that Vincent has cheated on her and Ronnie tells Vincent what she told Kim, so Vincent tells Kim he will always be there for her. Pam searches for evidence of Les having an affair with a Christine, and he lies when she asks who she is but finally admitts that he is Christine and he cross dresses. Pam is unable to cope with this and tells Les he disgusts her. | |||||||
| 5158 | 168 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Jaden Clark | 7.36 | ||
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Kathy starts working at Ian's café and Gavin finds her, she says they should hand themselves into the police, but Gavin tells Kathy to get the money tonight, threatening Phil, Ian and Ben. Kathy then tells Ian she cannot accept his money, which angers Ben. Ian later tells Kathy the truth about Bobby killing Lucy. Pam meets Claudette, who says that Les is still the same person, and then Pam considers what she should say to Les, while believing she does not know him anymore. Roxy and Denise argue over Ronnie and Vincent, leading to Roxy throwing water on Denise. Meanwhile, Linda wants Elaine to go home as she continues to interfere and Lee starts work at the car lot. | |||||||
| 5159 | 169 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Jaden Clark | 6.89 | ||
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Ian tells Kathy the full story about Bobby killing Lucy, and Kathy then tells Ian that she is still with Gavin, came back for money and now needs to rescue Phil from Gavin. Ian is angry that Kathy was conning him and realises she is still on the run, so throws her out but assures Jane that Kathy would not go to the police, however, Kathy then goes to the police station. Vincent surprises Kim with news that he has bought them a house, but Denise tells Kim that he is just sweetening her up and Patrick throws him out of the house. Dean makes Roxy apologise to Denise, so, knowing Dean is manipulating Roxy, Ronnie goes to Linda saying that she is scared for Roxy and offers to help Linda deal with Dean if she wants. Pam and Les talk and she decides she needs to "meet" Christine. This episode suffered from loss of sound at the cliffhanger.[103] | |||||||
| 5160 | 170 | 30 minutes | David Moor | Colin Wyatt | 6.91 | ||
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Kathy has been arrested for fraud, and tells Marsden that Gavin has kidnapped Phil and they need to find them. Marsden visits Ben, who then visits Ian, saying that Gavin has Phil. Ian calls Gavin from Kathy's phone, saying he knows Gavin's plan; Ben says now Gavin has no reason not to hurt Phil because he knows he will not get the money. Kathy tells Marsden that Gavin is at his sister's house; when they arrive, Gavin and Phil are not there but they find blood in the house. With Claudette's help, Les puts on clothes, makeup, jewellery and perfume to become Chrsitine and explain things to Pam. Pam starts to understand until Paul catches them, so Pam decides she cannot accept Christine, packs a bag and leaves, despite Paul's pleas that they can deal with it and Les's promise to give up Christine. | |||||||
| 5161 | 171 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Jeff Povey | 7.03 | ||
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Sharon visits Margaret to file for divorce from Phil, but it is clear she is covering for someone when the police arrive. Kathy tells Ian and Ben what happened with the police, and Sharon find out about Phil's kidnapping; Phil then turns up and collapses on the floor. Pam decides to leave Walford but after Les tells Paul why he cross dresses, Paul convinces her not to, but Les then says he should leave and moves in with Billy. Shabnam is nervous about her application to get custody of Jade, and Dean tells her he will make sure the courts know she abandoned Jade and she will never get custody. After speaking to Martin, Shabnam surprises Kush saying she has booked their wedding for next week. | |||||||
| 5162 | 172 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Rob Gittins | 6.52 | ||
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Phil insists he is fine until he collapses and is taken to hospital, having had broken bones for two days. Marsden wonders why Phil did not escape Gavin sooner, and a desperate Phil tells Ben to bring him some alcohol—he has been drinking again. Kush is happy he and Shabnam are getting married, but Shabnam does not tell her family when Masood gets news that his father in Pakistan has had a heart attack. Kush then sees Shabnam's custody application with the name "Shabnam Kazemi" and tells Martin the wedding is cancelled. After Ronnie continues to pester Linda about Dean, Linda insists that Dean and Roxy are not her probem, and Lee worries that Ronnie will bring back bad memories for Linda. Buster learns that he will get his first unsupervised visit with Jade soon. | |||||||
| 5163 | 173 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Julia Honour[δ] | 6.30 | ||
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Phil is back home, and Ben insists that he has a panic button installed, as Kathy has already, and Kathy helps the police put a trace on Gavin's phone. Ben then confronts Gavin as the police arrive, and tells Gavin to leave. Ben then tells Kathy, Sharon and Ian that Gavin will not be back, but Gavin does go back to Albert Square, and when Cora sees him, she appears fearful of him. Kush tells Shabnam he thinks she only wants to get married to get Jade back, but after talking, they agree to postpone the wedding. Martin tells Kush he plans to propose to Stacey, and when Lee is late for work, Fatboy threatens to tell Sharon, but Whitney convinces Lee not too, though Lee upsets Whitney by continuing to want to drink. This episode was broadcast at 8.30 pm.[104] | |||||||
| 5164–5165 | 174 | 60 minutes | Toby Frow | Leo Richardson | 7.16 | ||
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It is Halloween in Albert Square, and Stacey is being watched by Kyle, who has an identical key to hers around his neck. She realises Martin plans to propose and tells him she does not want to marry, so he proposes a commitment without marriage, and she accepts. After Lee fails to fix one of Stacey's electric sockets, she is electrocuted and taken to hospital. Lee fears he has killed her baby but she and the baby, revealed to be a boy, are fine. Mick is concerned that Linda is not being her usual self, but she says that since her rape ordeal, she has good and bad days, and this is a bad day. He then meets with Ronnie and says that Dean has to go. Kathy is constantly on edge, fearing every telephone call, every knock on the door and every noise she hears. She and Ben soon realise Gavin has returned, and Gavin enters Phil's house, locking Phil and Dennis in a bedroom and threatening to set off fireworks in front of Kathy and Ben, killing them all. Kathy fails to convince Gavin he can go on the run again, and as he goes to light a fuse, Sharon arrives. Gavin reveals that knows her, and surprises Kathy saying he had a child once but never looked back after abandoning her. As he talks, Sharon realises Gavin is her father, and he confirms this, leaving Sharon shocked. Broadcast at 7.30 pm.[105] The full script for this episode is available on the BBC website.[106] | |||||||
November[edit]
| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5166 | 175 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Rob Gittins | 7.51 | ||
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Gavin says he knew Sharon was looking for him because his sister told him, and tells Sharon the truth: Gavin traded Sharon to Den when she was a baby, and his sister is Sharon's solicitor, Margaret, who kept it secret for Gavin. Phil reveals that Gavin had locked him in a room with no windows and a bottle of whisky, but he promises not to drink again. Sharon then tells Kathy that everything Gavin said is true, and presses the panic button. However, Gavin tells Sharon that every time Den said "hello, princess", it was a greeting from Gavin, so Sharon lets Gavin escape before the police arrive. Meanwhile, Mick and Ronnie conspire to get Dean on his own, but Mick changes his mind when Shirley tells him she wants what is best for Jade. | |||||||
| 5167 | 176 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Anya Reiss | 7.33 | ||
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When Shabnam gets upset about Stacey's baby surviving and hers dying, Stacey tells her she has seen her dead father. Shabnam, Martin and Kush then worry Stacey is having a bipolar episode, but Stacey insists she is not. Shabnam sees Stacey hiding her baby scan photo, which leads to Stacey throwing her out of her house in anger and tearing up the photo. Kathy is charged with fraud and the police believe Gavin has returned to South Africa. Sharon tells Kathy she did not help Gavin escape, while Phil tells Kathy he wants nothing more to do with her. Ben attempts to take money from Phil for Kathy but finds Phil's safe empty. Linda is suspicious when Mick asks Jane to take her to a wedding fair. The episode was dedicated to former EastEnders writer Annie Wood (1951–2015). | |||||||
| 5168 | 177 | 30 minutes | Steve Finn | Anya Reiss | 5.43 | ||
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Shabnam finds out that Martin does not know Stacey had a baby scan photo, and realises why Stacey is hiding it; Stacey confirms that Martin is not the father. Kathy and Ben confront Sharon about the missing money, but she denies taking it. However, she tells Ian she gave it to Gavin to let him escape; Ian tells Kathy and Ben. Sharon then meets Margaret who reveals she helped Gavin fake his death and used to live in Walford, and gives Sharon a phone number from Gavin. Sharon talks to Dot who confirms there was an Ivy Sullivan who used to live on Albert Square with three children, and Sharon calls the number, leaving a message. She later receives a text mesage from "dad", saying they will see each other soon. | |||||||
| 5169 | 178 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Lauren Klee | 6.75 | ||
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Shabnam tells Kush that Martin is not the father of Stacey's baby, so asks Stacey about it who confirms Kush is the father. Before Shabnam and Kush marry, Fiona gives Shabnam a date for her hearing at the family court about Jade. Masood returns from Pakistan with Kamil. Kush decides to tell Shabnam the truth about Stacey's baby, but Shabnam thinks he is just going to say that he is scared that he is not Jade's real father, saying Kush will be an amazing father to her. Imam Ali then marries the couple, and they head off on their honeymoon. | |||||||
| 5170 | 179 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Robert Goldsbrough | 7.30 | ||
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Mick lies to his family so he can take Ollie to see Shirley, but is later forced to work so he cannot go, so Shirley tells him they should be open about their meetings or not see each other at all. Ronnie offers to buy into Dean's business, but Dean says he is thinking of moving to Essex with Roxy; Ronnie asks Mick for help to stop this but he refuses. Roxy then asks Ronnie to buy her half of their house so she can afford to move, and Ronnie steals the keys to Dean's salon, telling Billy to put Dean out of business. Elaine upsets Nancy with her comments about Islam, and Vincent tries to win Kim back by saying the new house is for Pearl. | |||||||
| 5171 | 180 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Jonny O'Neill | 7.42 | ||
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Dean blames Roxy for his salon being raided, but Buster tells him that Billy was trying to sell a coffee machine the same as Dean's, so tells Ronnie to return his keys or he will go to the police. Dean then tells Roxy that Ronnie has promised to pay for the salon's new equipment. Kim decides to move on from Vincent but soon changes her mind and they kiss. Elaine upsets Nancy again and tells Mick she knows he is having an affair. However, when Carmel thanks Mick for his and Shirley's help to rescue her cat from a tree, Elaine realises Mick is seeing Shirley behind his family's back. Billy gets drunk and leaves a saucy voicemail for Honey, and Dean proposes to Roxy in front of Ronnie. | |||||||
| 5172 | 181 | 30 minutes | Sophie Lifschutz | Robert Goldsbrough | 7.25 | ||
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Billy regrets calling Honey, and when Honey turns up, he is relieved that she has not heard the message; at his house, she sees the stolen hairdressing equipment. Mick is forced to tell his family that he has been meeting Shirley, and although angry at first, they soon realise that Mick needs to see his mother, but then Linda returns as Mick and Shirley hug. Lee bonds with Buster when talking about his mental health problems. Ronnie apologises to Dean and Roxy, and later offers to pay Dean to end the relationship; Dean realises Ronnie is recording their conversation, and says he will take Roxy out of Walford and Ronnie will never see her again. Ronnie calls Dean controlling of women, but he calls her a psychopath like her father, so in anger, she smashes the bar of The Albert. There was no episode on Friday 13 November due to Children in Need 2015 being shown live.[107] | |||||||
| 5173 | 182 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Peter Mattessi | 7.35 | ||
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Dean alerts Roxy, Sharon and Vincent to what Ronnie has done, and then announces at his engagement party that Ronnie had the salon burgled and tried to pay him to leave. Dean and Ronnie then try to convince Roxy that she is being controlled by the other, and Roxy tells Ronnie she would choose Dean over her. After Dean physically hurts Roxy during a moment of passion, Ronnie sees a mark and blames Dean, and later accuses him of wanting to move away because he is scared of her. Honey stays at Billy's and when she hears the voicemail, they end up in bed togehter. Kim and Claudette realise that Vincent had invited them both to live with him without telling them, and Tamwar gives Nancy a copy of the Quran to read, telling her what Islam means to him. | |||||||
| 5174 | 183 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Christopher Reason | 6.35 | ||
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Dean tells Roxy that they should stay in Walford as leaving will look like Ronnie has won, so Roxy tells Ronnie that she should move away instead. Dean jokes to Ronnie that she would have to kill him if she wants to split them up. Ronnie talks to Billy about Dean, who jokes about killing Dean, but hopes Ronnie is joking when she says it is a good idea. Ronnie then invites Dean and Roxy for lunch, but tells Dean to meet at hers instead, where, after he says there is something in his drink, she admits to spiking it with her anxiety medication. Honey tells Billy she is scared of rushing their relationship and asks Billy if she can move in with Ronnie, and Vincent asks Fatboy to DJ for him at The Albert. | |||||||
| 5175 | 184 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Christopher Reason | 7.01 | ||
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Dean accuses Ronnie of trying to kill him, to which she says it would be justice for his raping Linda. Billy tells Buster that Dean's in trouble from Ronnie, who tells Shirley, so with Mick, they go to Ronnie's, who reveals he would only have fallen asleep but he needs to be taught a lesson, saying he could end up raping Roxy as well, revealing that she was raped once, and asking if Dean really knows what it means. Shirley then finds out that Billy told Mick to pass her a message, so she confronts Mick, who says he would not lose any sleep over Dean being dead, causing Buster to punch Mick and Shirley to disown him. Roxy then warns Dean to be careful of Ronnie as she has murdered before. Meanwhile, Vincent accuses Fatboy of disrespecting Donna, so locks him in a cupboard to think about it. | |||||||
| 5176 | 185 | 30 minutes | Dominic Keavey | Cat Jones | 7.20 | ||
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Dean urges Roxy to go the police about Ronnie murdering Carl White, reminding her that Charlie could also be dead. Roxy visits Ronnie to ask about Charlie; eventually Vincent gets Charlie to call Roxy, proving he is alive, but is too afraid of Ronnie to return to the country. Roxy and Ronnie argue and insult and slap each other, so Roxy goes to the police. Vincent discovers Fatboy is still in the cupboard the next day, and when he lets him out, realises from the look on his face that this has happened to him before; Fatboy reveals his mother used to lock him in his room for days at a time, and after this, he put on a comedic front, becoming "Fatboy". Vincent offers him a permanent DJ job, as long as he stops being Fatboy and starts being Arthur Chubb again. | |||||||
| 5177 | 186 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Matt Evans | 7.15 | ||
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Roxy regrets going to the police, while Sharon organises a Mitchell family lunch so that Phil can feel needed, as the family is falling apart without him, even inviting Aunt Sal. Ronnie and Roxy attempt to make a fresh start, but after Phil's speech about family, Roxy tells Ronnie to leave the country, as a police officer arrives and arrests Ronnie for Carl's murder. However, in the car, Ronnie realises the man is not a police officer at all. All this causes Phil to start drinking heavily again. Meanwhile, Denise is confused when a police officer, Sgt Kenny Morris, tells her someone they have in custody has given her address as theirs, and after Claudette accuses Kim of freeloading, Kim considers selling her house, where Denise and Patrick live. | |||||||
| 5178 | 187 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Matt Evans | 5.64 | ||
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Ronnie is left in the middle of nowhere, until Vincent rescues her and takes her back to Walford. He tells her to leave the country before she is arrested for real, but she leaves while he is taking money from his safe. He finds her at the police station, saying she will claim self defence, but he tells her that the police do not know anything he does not already know, and she realises he works for the police. Meanwhile, Phil continues drinking, Roxy regrets her actions, and Fatboy finds a folder in Vincent's safe that was left open. Also, Honey tells Billy to choose between her and the Mitchells, and he chooses her until he hears that Phil needs help, Denise and Carmel try to get more information about who was in police custody, and Kim tells Denise she wants to sell her half of the property. | |||||||
| 5179 | 188 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Matt Evans | 5.99 | ||
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Vincent tells Ronnie that he is a police informant, but she cannot tell anyone as he could be implicated for previously supplying her with the gun that was used to shoot Phil a year ago. Ronnie prepares to leave, until Fatboy shows her Vincent's folder, containing photographs and news articles about the Mitchell family. Sal, who is visiting, recognises Claudette and tells her she knows her secret from the past. Denise worries she will become homeless, and later meets Sgt Morris; she realises the person that was in custody is her former stepson, Jordan Johnson. Sharon locks Phil in the bedroom to stop him drinking. Broadcast at 8.30 pm.[108] | |||||||
| 5180 | 189 | 30 minutes | Ian White | Sharon Marshall | 7.03 | ||
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Phil apologises to Sharon, but then finds a alcohol hidden in the bedroom. When Sharon realises, she tries to take it but he grabs her and pulls her earring out of her ear. She locks him in again, and he blames her for his drinking. Sharon attends Linda's hen party, where she tells Linda what happened. Sharon then calls Gavin, and at home, hands Phil more alcohol, taking some for herself. Vincent realises his folder is missing, and confronts Fatboy, who reveals Ronnie has it. Vincent tells Ronnie that the police are taking down the Mitchells, and she should stop protecting them as they do not care about her. Vincent's associate, DS Craig Pike, arrives, and tells Ronnie that Vincent is giving them information about Phil, and if she says anything, she will go to prison. | |||||||
| 5181 | 190 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Spenser Frearson | 7.28 | ||
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Ronnie tells Vincent there is no evidence that she killed Carl and she will never betray her family even if they hate her, but he has recorded the conversation, so tells her to save herself by forgetting about them. To stop Elaine meddling in his and Linda's wedding plans, Mick arranges for her to help with the community centre's Christmas show. Kathy attends court for fraud and receives a suspended sentence, meaning she can return to Walford. Phil continues drinking, and Stacey and Shabnam argue after Shabnam urges Jade to tell the judge at her custody hearing that she feels unsafe with Shirley and Buster. Stacey tells Linda about this, who tells Mick, but he decides to forget what she has said as they do not want Jade to live with Dean, even though it means lying to Shirley. | |||||||
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| # | No. in year | Original air date | Running time | Directed by | Written by | Viewers (millions) | |
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| 5182 | 191 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Colin Wyatt | 7.28 | ||
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Mick accidentally tells Shirley and Buster that Shabnam took Jade; Stacey warns Shabnam, so Shabnam begs Shirley not to say anything. However, Shabnam realises she and Kush are still grieving Zaair, so tell Shirley they are no longer going for custody. Shirley and Buster are then awarded custody of Jade, and Shabnam tells Stacey she thinks she is pregnant again. Ian discovers the council are not providing a Christmas tree for Albert Square, so announces that his restaurant will sponsor one, hoping it will help him win Christmas trade over The Queen Victoria pub, but Tamwar tells him it will cost £3000. Vincent tells DS Pike he should be able to take Phil down by now, but Pike says they are not ready yet. Vincent then calls in a favour from another associate, who brings him a gun. | |||||||
| 5183 | 192 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Wendy Granditer | 6.91 | ||
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Sharon allows Phil to drink, but Ben says he and Abi are thinking of moving away, and Kathy reminds Sharon that she lost her mother to alcoholism, so Sharon urges Phil to stop, and they organise a family Christmas photo. However, Sharon smells alcohol on Phil but he says she should stand by him or leave. Shabnam takes a pregnancy test, which is negative, and Carmel confronts Stacey about always talking to Kush in secret, realising that Kush is the father of her unborn baby. Meanwhile, Ian convinces Mick to go halves on the Christmas tree, Bobby is upset when Jane suggests he and Kathy swap bedrooms, Kim upsets Vincent by going over the top on Christmas decorations and Jean visits Stacey and steals an unopened letter after recognising the handwriting. | |||||||
| 5184 | 193 | 30 minutes | John Greening | Daran Little | 6.82 | ||
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Bobby, thinking it is unfair that he is being "evicted" from his bedroom, tries to swap the rooms back in secret, but when Jane finds him, an argument breaks out and she is left unconscious when he pushes her down the stairs. Ian attempts to get maximum publicity at the Christmas lights switch-on, but Elaine gets one up on him. Carmel tells Stacey and Kush she will not tell Shabnam about the baby, but she cannot forget that it is her grandchild. Sharon tells Phil he can drink as long as he does not do it in secret, and he agrees. Vincent and Kim talk about when his father died at Christmas, but he agrees to move on and celebrate as a family; Kim is then shocked to discover Vincent has taken delivery of a large amount of drugs. Mick and Nancy take pity on Cora after Babe is nasty to her. | |||||||
| 5185 | 194 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Lauren Klee | 7.24 | ||
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Jane has twisted her ankle, and tells Kathy that she tripped. Kathy and Jane bond over the day, and later Jane says she is glad she can open up to Kathy; Bobby overhears this, and assuming Jane told Kathy he pushed her, he reveals it to Kathy. Vincent discovers Kim has found the drugs, but tells her that it is so he can set up Phil by planting them in his house as revenge for his father, Eric, killing Vincent's father. Vincent tells Kim how this happened, and Claudette confirms it, but convinces Kim not to tell anyone. Kim tells Vincent to get the set up done quickly. Dot and Elaine both have different ideas for a Christmas show; after a vote, Dot's wins, but Mick and Linda worry Elaine will interfere with their wedding plans again. | |||||||
| 5186 | 195 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Katie Douglas | 6.86 | ||
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On Lucy's birthday, Ian tells Kathy that Bobby is the only person coping with her death, and will do anything to keep his innocence. Kathy tells Jane she knows Bobby pushed her down the stairs, and when Bobby smashes a plate because Jane tells him he cannot have a bicycle for Christmas, Jane tells Kathy she is worried something might be wrong with him. Mick convinces Dot to get Elaine to help with the Nativity play, and auditions start, but Billy is upset when Elaine says Janet is too old to take part. Ronnie tries to make amends with Phil so she can help Vincent plant drugs in his home, and Kim tells Denise her estate agent has an offer for her part of their house. | |||||||
| 5187 | 196 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Katie Douglas | 6.90 | ||
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Jane tells Kathy about other problems with Bobby, and they decide he needs to be told he cannot behave this way. When Jane tells him, he apologises, and despite telling him he cannot have a new bicycle, she orders one anyway. Janet is given the part of the Angel Gabriel in the Nativity, but Billy thinks she should not have such a big part, however, Elaine convinces him. Vincent plants a gun on Phil, while Ronnie uses Ben to get into Phil's house to plant the drugs. However, when she finds out about the gun, she warns Phil that the police are coming and takes the gun, which Fatboy sees. The Albert bar is raided, and Fatboy realises that Vincent was expecting it. Vincent then finds Ronnie smashing his computer equipment in an attempt to destroy the recording of her confession. | |||||||
| 5188 | 197 | 30 minutes | John Howlett | Darren Rapier | 6.72 | ||
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On Vincent's birthday, he hands Ronnie everything he has on the Mitchells, and she returns the gun and drugs, saying it is now over. Vincent tells Claudette that Phil will still get what is coming to him, but later on DS Pike meets Vincent and sacks him as he has become a liability, and Claudette tells Vincent that all the Mitchells should be dead, and he is not going to be happy just being a family man, though Vincent says he is willing to try it. Vincent then opens a present containing a pig's head as a threat. Libby arrives for the party and reveals that Chelsea has seen Jordan, so Denise decides to track him down so she can help him, and will visit Lucas in prison. | |||||||
| 5189 | 198 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Jessica Lea | 7.17 | ||
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Cora claims to have found a bedsit, but when Babe challenges her, Cora reveals Babe's past as a baby farmer; Linda wants to throw Babe out but Mick insists she stays. It is revealed Cora is still homeless, and Linda deliberately makes herself vomit in secret. Elaine is made director of the Nativity play, and Dot urges Stacey to read the Bible to Lily. After some grass is delivered to Vincent and he is beaten up by two men, he says it is Phil's doing but Claudette works out Vincent's secret and he is forced to tell his family he is an informant; Claudette says he is now dead to her. Les has his annual Christmas meal in The Queen Victoria but Pam refuses to attend, and Shirley finds out Jade will come to live with her next week, but warns Denise that nothing good will come of visiting Lucas in prison. | |||||||
| 5190 | 199 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Liz Lake | 7.41 | ||
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Linda tells Babe to leave by Christmas, and discovers Cora has slept in an alleyway. Babe, Linda, and many others invade the council's Christmas lunch, and when Tamwar posts a photo online anonymously, the council is forced to help, and Cora is moved into a flat. Linda then allows Babe to stay because she helped Cora. Mick asks Linda why she is on edge when the wedding is mentioned, and she says she cannot go through with it. Meanwhile, Kim tells Claudette that she and Vincent are leaving Walford and she will miss seeing Pearl grow up. Dot and Stacey attend a Christingle event, and afterwards, Stacey reveals she had a visitation, so Dot encourages Stacey to pray, and Stacey is shocked to see Kyle in the church; she later tells Martin she is being stalked. | |||||||
| 5191 | 200 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Pete Lawson | 6.97 | ||
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Jean and Ollie visit Stacey, and Stacey tells Jean she is being followed. Ollie reveals someone visited Jean and when Stacey asks Jean who he is, Jean takes the key from her bag, saying it was Stacey's father's. Jean tells Stacey what it opens, but Stacey finds the safety deposit box is empty, so Jean tells Stacey that her father, Brian, had another family. Linda insists she is calling off the wedding because of the cost, but when Mick arranges a family lunch to tell everyone, Linda cannot, so Mick asks her what the real problem is. Vincent tells Ronnie that if Phil is coming after him and his family, he will go after the Mitchell's, including Ronnie's son Matthew, so Ronnie tells Phil to stop or someone will end up dead this Christmas. Denise receives confirmation that she can visit Lucas in prison. | |||||||
| 5192 | 201 | 30 minutes | David Tucker | Pete Lawson | 6.23 | ||
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Jean tells Stacey about Brian's double life, and Stacey realises the man she has seen must be her half brother, and after Jean leaves, decides she wants to find him but has to wait for him to make contact again. Kush then tells Stacey that he cannot be like Brian and they have to tell Martin and Shabnam the truth about Stacey's baby. Meanwhile, Linda tells Mick that she hates herself and has been making herself sick, as she used to do when her father died, and explains how she used to feel and that she now feels the same way because of Dean, and she does not think she can stand up at her wedding with everyone looking at her. Mick says they do not have to marry, but Linda says she can with Mick supporting her, and Mick vows to get her professional help. | |||||||
| 5193 | 202 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Paul Quiney | 6.90 | ||
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When Phil deliberately scares Kim, Kim and Sharon attempt to end the feud and with Ronnie's help, Phil and Vincent agree. However, Phil later kidnaps Pearl from Vincent's house, and Vincent refuses to call the police, instead revealing he has a gun and will end it his own way. Jane and Kathy convince Ian and Ben that the Beales and Mitchells should spend Christmas together, despite Phil's protests. Jane discovers she broke a rib when she fell down the stairs; Bobby apologises but Jane covers for him when Ian asks why he is sorry. Kush attempts to tell Shabnam about Stacey but when she fears she will not have another child, he cannot go through with it, and Stacey also asks Martin to talk. Jade moves in with Shirley and Buster, and Mick agrees to dress as Father Christmas this year. | |||||||
| 5194 | 203 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Carey Andrews | 7.47 | ||
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Vincent confronts Sharon, who denies knowing where Phil and Pearl are. Kim and Ronnie arrive, and the women realise Phil is trying to set Vincent up by hoping someone will see him with the gun and report him. When Phil arrives, Vincent threatens to shoot him, but Phil says he will not know where Pearl is if he does. Vincent reveals he wants revenge for Phil's father killing his father, but Phil says he remembers Henry Hubbard and he was not killed, but he abandoned his family. Phil reunites Pearl with her family and Vincent tells Claudette that Phil will be dead tomorrow. Stacey does not tell Martin the truth but is angry when Kush reveals he has not told Shabnam, as it was his idea. Later, Shabnam and Stacey fall out because Shabnam knows Stacey is lying to Martin. | |||||||
| 5195 | 204 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Matt Evans | 6.90 | ||
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Vincent gets Phil alone and tries to kill him but Fatboy knows his plan and stops him; Fatboy then tells Ronnie. Dennis is upset when Bobby kills his pet spider for no reason, so Sharon tells Kathy he is evil and needs help, and Kathy then tells Sharon that Bobby pushed Jane down the stairs. Martin convinces Stacey and Shabnam, to make up, and then Stacey's waters break. Meanwhile, Billy is worried that Janet is being bullied by the other children in the Nativity play and Shirley agrees to have Christmas dinner with both Mick and Dean without them knowing about the other. Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.00 pm as an extra episode for the Christmas period.[109] | |||||||
| 5196 | 205 | 30 minutes | Rebecca Gatward | Matt Evans | 7.17 | ||
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Stacey is sent home from hospital as it is too soon, and Carmel brings her a gift. Janet, Lily and Kamil perform in the Nativity play, and Stacey goes into labour, giving birth to a boy. Shabnam looks at the gift and cries after seeing how Kush looks at the baby. Billy plans to propose to Honey. Vincent tells Fatboy to leave for his betrayal, threatening to harm Dot if he does not. Fatboy agrees but says he will find Vincent if Dot is harmed. Ronnie tells Vincent she is back on his side but Claudette realises Ronnie is lying. Vincent then disappears and someone is locked in the boot of Vincent's car at Phil's garage. Sharon tells Jane she will go to the police about Bobby but agrees to wait until after Christmas. Ronnie is surprised by Jack's return. Broadcast at 8.30 pm as part of the Christmas schedule.[110] | |||||||
| 5197–5198 | 206 | 60 minutes | Richard Lynn | James Payne | 7.82 | ||
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Jane tells Ian of Sharon's plan to call the police on Bobby, and Dennis tells Bobby that he killed Lucy, having overheard it from Sharon and Phil. Phil promises not to get drunk but sneaks strong alcohol into his drinks. Gavin surprises Sharon and she hides him from the Mitchells and Beales, and tells her not to destroy a family, before he leaves again. Bobby and Dennis go for a bike ride but when William reveals they went to Walford Common, Phil and Ian go looking for them; they find Dennis, while Bobby's return home means Sharon thinks he has harmed Dennis. A distracted and drunk Phil then crashes the car; Dennis is badly injured. Ian realises Phil was drunk, and when speaking to Jane, also realises Dennis must have told Bobby he killed Lucy. Ian then does a deal with Phil: stop Sharon going to the police about Bobby and Ian will say he drove the car, and Ian tells the police this and tells Jane the plan. Bobby acts up again, and tells Ian what Dennis told him. Ian confirms that he did kill Lucy but everyone is protecting him out of love. Ian tells Jane, who decides it is time to go to the police. At hospital, Dennis appears lifeless, and Phil is diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Jack reignite their relationship and Ronnie believes Vincent is locked in the car but he later appears and reveals he knows nothing about it, and Ronnie finds the car has gone, after someone has been locked in all day. Martin names the baby Arthur Brian Fowler, and when Stacey comes home, Shabnam asks if Kush is the father but Stacey denies it. Stacey then tells the baby that the father's identity is their "Christmas secret", just before Kat makes a shock return from Spain. Broadcast at 8.45 pm as part of the Christmas schedule.[111] | |||||||
| 5199 | 207 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Rob Gittins | 7.31 | ||
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Dennis has a subdural haematoma and needs surgery. Bobby agrees to go to the police, but Ian decides that a private boarding school will help him. Ian is arrested for dangerous driving and Sharon tells him they are no longer friends. Ronnie tells Vincent she wanted him crushed in the car, but Vincent realises she only asked for the driver to be killed, so assuming Claudette is in the car, Vincent rushes to the car crusher to save her, but finds that Fatboy is dead. Vincent tells Dot that Fatboy is moving to Austria to work, Claudette that their feud with the Mitchells killed him and they should end it, and Ronnie that the car was empty. Alfie follows Kat home and asks why she left her family, and Dean discovers Shirley had dinner with Mick and blames Roxy, throwing a jug that cuts her face; she decides to leave but he convinces her to stay. Broadcast on Saturday at 7.30 pm as an extra episode for the Christmas period.[112] | |||||||
| 5200 | 208 | 30 minutes | Richard Lynn | Rob Gittins | 7.88 | ||
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It is Mick's stag party, and Jack finds out Dean was accused of rape so takes Amy from Roxy to keep her away from Dean. Alfie tells Ian and Phil he has a mass on his brain but has not gone for any tests; Phil thinks about his cirrhosis but not for long. Lee upsets Whitney, and overhears her telling Mick she wants to end their relationship after Mick's wedding. Billy proposes to Honey and she accepts. Gavin arrives at the hospital where Sharon is with Dennis, who can start to come out of sedation soon. Dean plans a holiday with Roxy, saying they can marry in Cyprus within a week, but after speaking to Shirley, Roxy realises Dean will never change, so decides to end their relationship. Scared of losing her, Dean attempts to rape Roxy, and Shirley walks in while he is attacking her. | |||||||
| 5201 | 209 | 30 minutes | Toby Frow | Carey Andrews | 8.15 | ||
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Roxy runs from Dean, while Dean tells Shirley he did not try to rape Roxy, and accuses Shirley of believing Linda's fantasies. Believing his life is ruined, he asks Shirley for help. Roxy tells Linda and Elaine what has happened and they take her to the police station, where she is photographed, examined and gives a statement. Shirley tells Dean not to run but to wash himself first and destroy the clothes he is wearing. However, in the bath, Shirley tries to drown Dean, but he attacks her and gets away as Linda arrives. Linda and Dean argue and he admits that he did rape her, then leaves and sees one of Mick and Linda's wedding invites. Also, Dennis wakes up, Gavin tells Sharon he is leaving for Hong Kong, and Phil reads about cirrhosis, then promises Sharon he will always be there for her. No episode aired on 31 December 2015.[113] | |||||||
Supplemental episodes[edit]
| Title | Running time | Original air date | |
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| "Ramsey Square"[114] | 3 minutes | 17 March 2015 | |
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A 30th anniversary tribute to Neighbours featuring Jason Donovan. | |||
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Footnotes[edit]
- ^ In 2015, the character was not credited by his last name.
- ^ White played Tommy until May, but was never credited. When Crotty began playing Tommy in December, he was credited.
- ^ Although she has appeared frequently as an extra, this is Tracey's only credited appearance in 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Julia Honour is a pseudonym used when a member of the editorial staff has to completely rewrite a poor early script draft from a commissioned writer, or when the original writer is unable to finish the script for any reason.[63]
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