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Billie's funeral has heartbreaking consequences as an isolated Carol struggles to cope with her grief. Bianca is horrified when old enemies return to the Square.

It’s the day of Billie’s funeral and Carol’s determined to go alone. When Connor and his crew turn up to show their respects, Carol tells them they’re not welcome and Connor only backs down when Bianca threatens to call the police. Despite Bianca’s loyalty, Carol sends her and the Brannings away and Dot takes them to hers for an impromptu wake. Alan and Blossom arrive and, when Carol crumbles, convince her to make it to the funeral. When the three return and enter the wake Carol can’t cope. She sneaks home on her own, finds some alcohol and leaves a note on the door...

Vanessa tries to support Max but feels rejected when he sends her home alone, telling her that the day’s ‘just for family’. Things get worse when Harry turns up with divorce papers, telling her she’ll get nothing for humiliating him, despite helping him build his business. He’s got hard evidence of her misdemeanour, and knows that she has no proof of his. When he threatens to turn Jodie on her, Vanessa snaps and reveals that Jodie isn’t his daughter.

When Greg announces that the Vic’s nearly finished, Alfie and Kat plan a grand opening night. While Alfie starts a recruitment drive and hires Tracey, Kat and Stacey sell shedloads of tickets for the party. Stacey’s sad to lose her sidekick on the market until Kat has an idea. When Mr Lister issues Stacey with a written warning, they rip it up - she doesn’t need the stall anymore. They tell Alfie the good news – looks like he’s got himself some rhyming barmaids.

A devastated Whitney is found at Billie’s shrine by Fatboy, Mercy, Lauren and Peter. Lauren wants to spice up proceedings and celebrate Billie’s life. Peter sends them all away to comfort Whitney.

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Role Contributor
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Ricky Butcher Sid Owen
Blossom Jackson Mona Hammond
Dot Branning June Brown
Jim Branning John Bardon
Pat Evans Pam St Clement
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Max Branning Jake Wood
Tanya Branning Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Vanessa Gold Zoe Lucker
Jodie Gold Kylie Babbington
Harry Gold Linal Haft
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Ryan Malloy Neil McDermott
Janine Malloy Charlie Brooks
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Mercy Olubunmi Bunmi Mojekwu
Peter Beale Thomas Law
Stacey Branning Lacey Turner
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Liam Butcher James Forde
Morgan Jackson-King Devon Higgs
Tracey Jane Slaughter
Connor Stanley Arinze Kene
Mitch Gannon Theo Barklem-Biggs
Mr Lister Nick Wilton
Vicky Saunders Jessica Ellerby
Writer Sally Abbott
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Clive Arnold

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