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Panicked by a sudden visit from Social Services, Phil is left wondering just who grassed him up. Alfie finds more reasons not to trust Kat when he hears conflicting information.

Jack warns Phil someone might tell social services about his false engagement. Worried that Jack or Shirley might tell, Phil threatens them both. The Social call Phil: they want to visit. Sharon advises they stick to their lie. A new social worker visits. Paranoid, Phil confesses they’ve called the engagement off, asking who told them. The social worker replies ‘no-one’ but Phil convinces Sharon Jack would’ve told them eventually, if he hasn’t already. Phil threatens Jack: if Lexi ends up in care, he’ll hold him personally responsible.

Alfie tells Kat he’s going shopping for more Christmas stock in Stratford. Kat isn’t keen on him going. Tommy isn’t sleeping well so Jean recommends Alfie gets scented candles; Kat used one when he was away and it worked wonders. Alfie asks Kat where she got the candle, Kat claims it was from the Minute Mart. Later, Denise reveals they don’t sell them. Alfie finds out Kat closed the Vic early while he was away, because it was ‘quiet’. Alfie worries it may have been for another reason…

Alice seems morose and Derek’s worried. He calls on Carol for help, who suggests Alice might be missing her mum. Derek asks Carol to move in with them. He offers her a wage, but she refuses.

Kim’s chuffed as the B&B’s reopening. Denise is down due to struggling business at the Minute Mart. Kim recommends Denise revamps the shop. Roxy says she needs an angle. After watching Ian doing good business on his stall, getting advice off Cora that people want goods cheaper than the market and being recommended by Ian to steal others’ ideas, Denise is inspired…

Cora is struggling to pay her rent. Poppy isn’t pleased. Jean helps Cora look for a job. Dot’s old job at the launderette seems appealing.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

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

  • Maroon 5

    Payphone

  • David Essex

    Winters Tale

  • Dean Martin

    Let It Snow

  • Dappy

    Good Intentions

  • The Script

    Hall Of Fame (feat. will.i.am)

  • Bobby Helms

    Jingle Bell Rock

  • Muse

    Madness

  • The Killers

    Runaways

  • Bing Crosby

    Winter Wonderland

  • Eartha Kitt

    Santa Baby

  • Frank Sinatra

    Way You Look

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Go Your Own Way

  • Oasis

    Falling Down

  • The Beach Boys

    Little Saint Nick

  • David Guetta

    Baby The Lite

Credits

Role Contributor
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Richard Lynn
Writer Paul Mari

Broadcasts