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Lucas tries to cover his tracks but is unaware he has been rumbled by Denise. Ian shows off his new-found wealth and Pat makes a big decision.

Phil’s angry because Peggy’s asked Grant for money and claims he’s sorting things. Word spreads that Phil’s planning to sell the Arches. Phil tells Grant they don’t need his money. Pat makes Phil an offer for the Arches, which he eventually accepts.

Peggy’s furious and decides to visit Grant in Portugal. Max assures Phil he’ll get the money he owes him. Phil tells Max they’re going to take it from Ian.

Ian buys a hot tub, but has no one to share it with. Masood confronts Ian – surely he can afford to pay back Masala Queen? Ian refuses.

Denise triumphantly drags her exercise bike outside complete with ‘for sale’ sign. Jordan and Abi try to get to the bottom of the Trina’s tree planting mystery. Libby and Chelsea persuade Denise and Lucas to stay for a buffet tea.

Lucas spots a workman preparing to dig the tree up, and persuades him not to. At the buffet, Lucas is nervous when Denise suggests that she knows who planted the tree, but she just thinks Lucas has done a kind thing for Jordan. Denise and Lucas set off on honeymoon.

Denise tells Kim that Dexter came on to Chelsea. Chelsea and Denise are dismayed to see Kim and Dexter still together at the buffet. Kim admits she can’t live without him.

Shamefaced, Liz stumbles out of the Slaters’ and realises she’s lost an earring. When Charlie tries to return the earring, Patrick sees it and mistakenly jumps to the conclusion that the pair slept together. Liz tells Charlie that she’s not looking for a relationship.

Libby’s thrilled when Darren suggests a trip to Barcelona for New Year. Darren feels guilty when he sees Heather struggling to pay for some shopping and gives her some money. Max refuses to return Heather’s insurance money.

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30 minutes

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Chapters

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Opening Titles

    Duration: 00:25

  • Phil looks at his financial options

    Lucas tries to cover his tracks, Chelsea confronts Dr Al about his decision to pick Roxy over her and Jordan and Abi decide to find the person who planted the 'Tree for Trina'.

    Duration: 05:40

  • Pat makes a big decision

    Darren gives Heather some financial help, Lucas continues to try and stay one step ahead and Denise tells Kim about what Dexter's been up to.

    Duration: 05:24

  • Someone from the council pays a visit to the 'Tree for Trina'

    Charlie pleads his case to Patrick regarding Liz and Phil and Peggy disagree over how to obtain the money they need.

    Duration: 05:06

  • Ian shows off his new-found wealth

    Charlie makes a proposal to Liz, Phil turns to Pat and Darren realises he may have some explaining to do.

    Duration: 05:42

  • Lucas is rumbled by Denise

    Peggy has finally had enough, The newlyweds eventually leave for their honeymoon and Phil requires Max's help, whether Max likes it or not.

    Duration: 05:56

Credits

Role Contributor
Max Branning Jake Wood
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Peggy Mitchell Barbara Windsor
Pat Evans Pam St Clement
Lucas Johnson Don Gilet
Denise Wicks Diane Parish
Chelsea Fox Tiana Benjamin
Libby Fox Belinda Owusu
Darren Miller Charlie G Hawkins
Charlie Slater Derek Martin
Liz Turner Kate Williams
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Ricky Butcher Sid Owen
Dr Al Jenkins Adam Croasdell
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Tanya Branning Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Madeline Duggan
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Jordan Johnson Michael-Joel David Stuart
Lucy Beale Melissa Suffield
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Dexter Robbie Gee
Council Worker John Kirk
Director Tim Mercier
Executive Producer Diederick Santer
Writer Nathan Cockerill

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