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Tanya feels the pressure as she continues to keep her illness a secret, but will an unexpected encounter push her over the edge? Shirley accuses Rainie of tormenting Phil.

Tanya avoids talking to the hospital. After confronting Lauren about her drinking, Carol visits Tanya and realises something’s wrong. Tanya almost confides in Carol but Rainie walks in. Later, Tanya agrees that Cora can stay for a week. Yusef asks Tanya why she’s stopped her treatment; she hasn’t been to radiotherapy or chemo for two weeks.
Rainie tells Phil the man who died in the fire has no living relatives, but Phil’s not interested and tells her to go. Someone makes crank calls to the Arches. Shirley tells Ben about the stalker. When Rainie mentions Phil’s secrets, Shirley decides it’s her. Phil tells Shirley about the fire, she’s angry he confided in Rainie not her. Still sure Rainie’s the stalker, Shirley confronts her, grabbing her by the throat. Losing it, Tanya shouts at Shirley. Later, Shirley assures Phil Rainie won’t bother them again. However, someone’s listening to the recording of Darren and Phil discussing the cut and shut cars and Kevin’s death, the stalker hasn’t given up…
Alfie, Tyler and Anthony sell Fatboy Santas and Christmas trees. Lola buys a tree, betting Tyler £10 she can make a profit. The needles fall off in the hot chip shop; Lola insists Alfie honour his 110% non-drop guarantee, thus making a profit and winning the bet. Undefeated, Alfie decides to spray the trees silver. Billy’s worried about Lola missing school. She has an unopened pregnancy test.
Reverend Stevens is mortified to discover Rose spent the night with Patrick. Dot berates Rose for humiliating the Vicar; Rose accuses Dot of fancying him. Dot throws Cora out. Rose decides she’s leaving too.
Kat realises Alfie’s avoiding her and confides in Kim. Later, Alfie notes that Kat’s making an effort, but Kat realises he’d rather talk to Kim than her.
Shirley gives Jane a job at the café.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

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

  • Cage the Elephant

    Right Before My Eyes

  • David Guetta

    Where Them Girls At (feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj)

  • Rizzle Kicks

    Down With The Trumpets

  • RDB - Shera Di Kaum (feat Ludacris)

  • Eminem

    Lose Yourself

  • Toddla T

    Take It Back

  • Coldplay

    Paradise

  • JLS

    One Shot

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers

    The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie

  • Mani Hype

    Meh Teri

  • Michael Bublé

    Hollywood

  • The Skatalites

    Special Event

  • Ren Harvieu

    Through The Night

Credits

Role Contributor
Dr Yusef Khan Ace Bhatti
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Rainie Cross Tanya Franks
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director John Greening
Writer Pete Lawson
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Anthony Moon Matt Lapinskas
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Dot Branning June Brown
Rose Cotton Polly Perkins
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Reverend Stevens Michael Keating

Broadcasts