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Derek plays on a fragile Ben's emotions, persuading him that perhaps he could take charge of his life now he is estranged from the Mitchells, but it seems Ben has changed his mind.

Ben resists Shirley’s attempts to make him visit Phil, but decides to go after Derek tells him if you’re going to shaft someone, do it properly. At the prison, despite Phil’s assertions it’s not too late to put things right, Ben just gloats. He insists Phil’s powerless, going nowhere and when he dies, Ben will dance on his grave. Shirley and Phil are horrified when Ben asks if Phil’s proud; is he enough of a Mitchell now...
Ian takes Lucy to lunch. However, when Ian claims he has to rush away on business, Lucy reads his texts and discovers Mandy’s summoning him. She heads to the house herself, thwarting Ian and Mandy’s afternoon of passion.
Janine’s shocked; Michael’s in pain, his body covered in bruises. Anthony and Tyler are bemused when Derek gives them the Emporium keys, but soon learn what’s happened. The boys, Janine and Michel go to the Vic, where Derek’s holding court. Michael makes a show of telling Derek he’s fine. Michael makes a snide remark as he leaves, prompting Jack to warn him to back off. Michael tells Roxy he’s having problems with Jack, they should keep in touch. Anthony thinks Michael must be hoping they’ll tell Eddie. He asks if Tyler’s forgiven Michael, he grudgingly says he has.
Whitney’s job’s in jeopardy after Roxy’s complaint. Roxy and Jack agree not to argue in front of Amy, but to go through the lawyers. Bianca confronts them about Whitney, Roxy’s unmoved and leaves. Jack agrees to call the nursery. When he tells Bianca Roxy wants to take Amy on holiday she shares his suspicions that Roxy might take Amy abroad permanently. Sophie tells Whitney she can keep her job. Whitney and Fatboy celebrate in the Vic; Tyler watches jealously then pointedly chats up another girl.

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    Ace of Spades

  • The Voluntary Butler Scheme

    Multiplayer

  • Olly Murs

    Dance With Me Tonight

  • Bonobo

    If You Stayed Over

  • Kate Nash

    Mouthwash

  • Emeli Sandé

    Daddy

  • µþ±ð²â´Ç²Ô³¦Ã©

    Video Phone

  • Miles Kane

    Come Closer

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris and Chrome) (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome)

  • The Pierces

    Kissing You Goodbye

  • Bakshi Billa

    Panjeb

  • George Michael

    You Have Been Loved

  • Friendly Fires

    Hurting

Credits

Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Anthony Moon Matt Lapinskas
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Sophie Jane Cameron
Prison Officer Jonathan Jaynes
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director John Greening
Writer Christopher Reason

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