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Shirley decides it is time to find out who is responsible for sending Phil the anonymous letters. She is stunned when she realises that it could be someone close to home.

Shirley鈥檚 alarmed to discover her front door open and no-one home. Noticing that Phil鈥檚 alienated the whole Square, Shirley plans a Christmas party. Phil鈥檚 frustrated to receive another sinister message in a black envelope. Shirley鈥檚 upset at the lack of interest in her party and closes the Vic to entice people to attend. When Phil鈥檚 less than enthusiastic, Shirley explains with most of the residents attending they could find the stalker. At the party, Jack reveals to Ian that Phil鈥檚 been receiving hate mail. The party鈥檚 a wash-out as everyone leaves early. When Heather chokes on a scotch egg, Phil fetches her inhaler from her bag and is floored to discover several black envelopes inside, identical to the ones used by the stalker.
When Jean bumps into a handsome stranger in the Minute Mart and again in the Vic, she鈥檚 delighted. Jealous, Kim flirts with him but is frustrated when he asks questions about Jean鈥檚 employment at the Vic. At Shirley鈥檚 party, Kat tells the man to ask her out. The man reveals he鈥檚 a Benefit Fraud Officer and accuses Jean of claiming benefits whilst working. Realising Mo鈥檚 behind it, Jean鈥檚 distraught.
Max buys a tacky illuminated Santa to brighten up the house. Discussing her illness, Tanya鈥檚 relieved when Max admits he鈥檚 just as scared as she is. Facing the fact this could be their last Christmas together, Tanya gives Max the chance to walk away. Max refuses.
Lola thinks Billy should tell the police the stolen goods were Phil鈥檚. When Billy鈥檚 attempts to confront Phil fail, an outraged Lola wants to tackle him herself. Billy talks her out of it.
A package wrapped in black paper arrives at the B&B for Denise, Kim puts it under the Christmas tree.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

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

  • Kylie Minogue

    Santa Baby

  • Lady Gaga

    The Edge Of Glory

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers

    The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie

  • The Pierces

    It Will Not Be Forgotten

  • Noel Gallagher

    The Death of You And Me

  • The Wombats

    Our Perfect Disease

  • The Kills

    Future Starts Slow

  • George Michael

    Amazing

  • Bonobo And Sandreya Triana

    Wonder When

  • Scissor Sisters

    Filthy Gorgeous

  • The Ting Tings

    Hands

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everybody

Credits

Role Contributor
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Max Branning Jake Wood
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Carter Andrew Scarborough
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Daniel Wilson
Writer Rob Gittins

Broadcasts