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Ian and Lucy are horrified when Lorraine shows her true colours during a vicious showdown with Mandy. And Shirley challenges Andrew to a quiz to test their knowledge of Heather.

Lorraine downs vodka and hides the bottle. Mandy thinks she’s drunk and later finds her passed out on the sofa. Lorraine accuses Mandy of only looking out for herself. Mandy reminds her she used to sit up waiting for Lorraine every night and thinks Lorraine’s jealous because Ian loves her. Lorraine spits no one falls in love with girls like Mandy. Lucy overhears. Ian takes them to dinner and buys champagne when Lorraine suggests he can’t afford it. Lucy reveals Lorraine stole Ian’s money. Ian thought Lorraine respected him. Lorraine scoffs and insinuates Mandy makes Ian pay for sex with presents. Mandy throws a cocktail over her. Ian throws Lorraine out. Lorraine reveals Mandy’s had nine fiancés, insisting Ian mention the name Alex.
Andrew moves in with Heather. Shirley wants ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ for the wedding reading, Andrew wants a poem. Andrew and Shirley answer questions on Heather. Andrew wins but Shirley questions where Andrew was when she had her heart broken in the past. Heather declares she’s happy now, Shirley should be happy for her. Shirley storms out.
Zainab rubs cream on Tamwar’s burns as Afia watches awkwardly. Zainab and Masood cover at the Argee Bhajee to allow them time off. Afia cooks baked beans and a TARDIS cake. Tamwar lets a tentative Afia apply cream to his back.
The boys want Lauren to pay rent. Max won’t take her back at the car lot. Tanya pleads with her to come home. Lauren refuses and gets a job cleaning for Janine.
Kim wants a jacuzzi for the B&B. Denise is grateful but tells Zainab to butt out when she disapproves of their spending spree. Zainab offers to help plan how to spend their money.
Anthony’s gutted when Syed reveals Amira’s left Walford. Syed tells Zainab Amira’s collecting Yasmin.

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Music Played

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

  • Lulu

    Shout

  • Coldplay

    Charlie Brown

  • Alex Metric & Steve Angello

    Open Your Eyes

  • JAY-Z

    Empire State Of Mind

  • George Michael

    Freedom! '90

  • TJ Rehmi

    Alkhemist

  • Jackie Estick

    The Ska

  • Michael Kiwanuka

    Ö÷²¥´óÐã Again

  • Sona Walia

    Wanga

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    The Power Of Love

  • Panjabi MC

    Snake Charmer

  • George Michael

    Faith

Credits

Role Contributor
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter Nicola Stapleton
Lorraine Stevens Victoria Alcock
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Afia Masood Meryl Fernandes
Zainab Khan Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Syed Masood Marc Elliott
Anthony Moon Matt Lapinskas
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Andrew Cotton Ricky Grover
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Mickey Jones
Writer Lauren Klee
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Denise Fox Diane Parish

Broadcasts