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A desperate Roxy makes the unwise decision to dig for dirt on Derek leading to an unexpected showdown with the Brannings. Lauren finds herself sidelined.

A drunken Rainie finds Tanya on Arthur’s bench. Struggling to accept what Tanya did to their dad, Rainie cruelly tells her she hopes the cancer has spread and there’s nothing they can do for her. Abi worries why Lauren was told but not her, Tanya assuring her it’s because she didn’t want to upset her. Lauren and Cora are put out when Tanya chooses Max to accompany her to the hospital but none the less supportive as they see them off. Cora reminds Max of his responsibilities now. Before they leave Tanya is touched by some kind words from Dot. As Tanya prepares for chemo Max promises her that he’ll be there for her day and night. Back at home Lauren turns to alcohol, Abi informing her sister that she’s scared too.
Carol coldly warns Roxy off as she tries to say hello to Amy. Meeting her brief Jimmie, Roxy is frustrated to learn that if she wants Amy back she’ll need ammo against Jack. After a run in with Derek, Roxy goes to Pat to dig up some dirt, Pat telling her that Derek is rotten to the core and it’s about time Roxy stepped up! Roxy confronts Jack, confident the courts will never give Jack custody with Derek around, but Derek makes it clear he is not to be messed with.
Jack gives Derek a tour of the Square, Derek acting impressed by Jack’s efforts at the gym before playing the doting son when Dot offers to take him to see Jim.
Billy is alarmed when Lola arrives with news the social want to visit, enlisting Abi to pretend to be Lola for the meeting. Abi is extremely convincing, using her family problems to put across a good case but when Lola arrives, Billy’s plan falls to pieces.

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Mon 28 Nov 2011 22:00
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • The Animals

    Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

  • Jessie J

    Do It Like A Dude

  • Elvis vs. JXL - A Little Less Conversation

  • Elvis Presley

    Love Me Tender

  • Adam and the Ants

    Stand And Deliver

  • Frankie Laine

    Christmas Roses

  • Elton John

    Sacrifice

  • The Kinks

    Waterloo Sunset

Credits

Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Rainie Cross Tanya Franks
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Dot Branning June Brown
Pat Evans Pam St Clement
Sam Babatunde Aleshe
Dr Faye Morrison Anna Francolini
Jimmie Samuel James
Harpreet Danny Rahim
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Nic Phillips
Writer Jeff Povey

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