Tiffany goes to collect more of her belongings from the Vic which causes another row with Grant.

1639

Gillian Taylforth

June Brown

Adam Woodyatt

Steve McFadden

Janet Dibley

Lucy Benjamin

Tamzin Outhwaite

Barbara Keogh

Gemma Bissix

Marc Bannerman

Wendy Richard

Jack Ryder

John Altman

Louise Jameson

Perry Fenwick

Carol Harrison

Leila Birch

Lucy Speed

1640

1638 (2)

New Year finds Cindy pleading with Ian, Phil and Annie plotting, and Roy receiving some surprising news from Frank.

1554

Nick fires Cindy's barrister and orders Hogan to find a replacement. Nick phones and arranges to meet Ian. Phil and Annie discuss a new business venture. Grant pops round to see Kath.

1555

Simon tries to find out the truth about Tiffany and Grant. Kathy celebrates 12th night in a wholly unpredictable manner.

1556

Ian fears the worst as the custody case draws to its final conclusion and Tiffany is given more responsibility at the Queen Vic.

1557

Ian's paranoia isn't helped by events at Cindy's trial, and Kathy is finding it hard to cope with conflicting loyalties. Matthew announces he's taking a stall on the market.

1558

The judge returns his verdict on Cindy, and Annie is surprised when Phil enlists the help of Conor for their new plans.

1559

Romance is blossoming for Nigel and Julie. Peggy and Ian are trying to stop the planned hostel. Conor gets a job beside Ricky. Jessie wants to visit her mum in prison.

1560

Irene faces up to Susan Rose from the DSS when she tries to claim money. Nigel misreads Clare's feelings about her date and Phil takes Conor on his first money-making mission.

1561

Nigel is shocked when Julie reveals Clare's boyfriend Josh is her son. Sanjay's plans for a good night out with Michael backfire when Matthew phones with distressing news about Susan.

1562

Gita is missing. Ian arranges a vandal attack on the hostel. Josh and Clare agree to go on a date. Julie's community play gets popular support.

1563

Jeff blames Ian for the vandalism to the hostel, Sanjay tells Mark why he didn't collect Gita, and Mark meets Rob Hedges - Jessie's social worker.

1564

Sanjay is taken in for questioning as the hunt for Gita intensifies. Nigel's dinner party with Julie is a success - in more ways than one.

1565

Kathy makes a major decision about the divorce, but how will Phil react? Ian and Cindy meet up again in court. Auditions are held for the Walford community play.

1566

Nick and Cindy's relationship is under strain. Dot gets more than she bargained for when cleaning the church.

1567

Sanjay tells Neelam he is thinking of suing the police for wrongful arrest. Ian's letter appears in the Gazette, and Kathy is furious.

1568

Phil and Conor use brute force to collect money owed to the Palmers. Kathy starts to have regrets about divorcing Phil. Ruth returns to the Square.

1569

Jessie receives a birthday surprise, and Kathy's attempt to get through to Phil doesn't go quite as planned.

1570

Kathy tries to make a hasty exit but wakes Alex up. Rob tells Mark and Ruth that Nicole is serious about getting Jessie back.

1571

Ian is concerned about his links with Annie. Pat grows evermore irate about Roy's commitment to the community play.

1572

Terry makes an announcement - he's asked Irene to marry him.

1573

A wild party leads to a confrontation between a new neighbour and Grant.

1574

A new family, the di Marcos, move into the square and are met with a hostile reception. Alex is too honest with the bishop, but silent with Kathy.

1575

Kathy puts all her cards on the table but how will Phil respond? Lorna causes chaos in the Hills' household. Terry has to ask Tiffany for a favour again.

1576

Kathy faces a demon from the past when she is called to help a woman in distress. Ruth worries that Mark is ill-suited for fostering. Preparations for Ethel's 82nd birthday don't turn out as planned.

1577

Huw is convinced his luck is in. For Alex it looks like his has just run out, as Phil's frustrations reach boiling point with Annie stoking his fire. New tenants for Number 25 prepare for house moving. Meanwhile, there is a pregnant pause in custody proceedings for Ian and Cindy.

1578

Kathy makes a bold move which leads to a very public showdown. Huw learns of his father's death at the party in the squat.

1579

Ian throws himself into the election campaign again. Peggy is worried about Phil. Lenny pursues Huw relentlessly. Mary teases Matthew about the girlfriend he's never met.

1580

Matthew, Michael and Susan play happy families again when they move into Number 25. It doesn't take too long for the strain to show, especially when Michael's mother turns up.

Annie and Phil plan to finally resolve the problem with their "business rivals" - with or without the help of Conor.

Beppe and Gianni have a heart-to-heart.

There's trouble for Ian when an unexpected sewage leak forces the closure of the chippy.

1581

Phil, Annie and Conor confront their rivals in an attempt to gain control of their patch.

Matthew and Mary grow close before an untimely intervention by Pauline.

Ian decides to phone Cindy at home when Lucy is unwell and he is pleasantly surprised by her reaction when she visits. But, back at home, Cindy is horrified to discover that Nick already knows about the sewage leak in Ian's chippy.

1582

Conor plants doubt in Phil's mind.

Gianni hides from a girlfriend.

Ian is a hero of the day when he protests against the closure of the local bus route. His day is a complete success - until Cindy and Nick arrive to collect the children and he becomes the centre of unwanted attention.

Barry ruins Roy's business meetings. Pat is worried about Roy.

Matthew and Mary's relationship is still not going well.

1583

Mary's 18th birthday poses a romantic dilemma. Conor is suspicious of Mark's intentions.

The strain of the car lot is beginning to show on Pat and Roy. Roy is working all hours determined to save the business, but Pat is worried that it may be too late.

Nigel confides in Grant about Julie and needs to find out how she really feels.

1584

A visitor from his Soho past catches up with Gianni.

Mark and Ruth are forced to rethink their future with Jessie and decide they cannot stop Nicole from getting her back.

There's good news for Robbie when Nigel offers a new job in the video shop.

1585

The di Marcos celebrate Luisa's birthday. The celebration is interrupted when Gianni's ex-girlfriend decides to take her revenge.

Kathy decides to visit Lorna again, but she is shocked when she hears what a neighbour has to say.

Mark and Ruth bid a tearful farewell to Jessie.

Pat confronts Roy with the realities of their financial situation.

1586

It's a sad day for Mark and Ruth when Jessie leaves to be with her mum. Kathy hears some hard truths when she hears about Lorna. Robbie bungles a bet for Terry.

1587

Domestic bliss returns to the Hills, but not everybody agrees it's good news. Dot is shaken when Nigel explains the truth about Mark. Lola comes clean about her life to Mick.

1588

Peggy and Ben's birthday forces Phil and Kathy to face the realities of divorce. Kathy rushes to hospital when a surprise phone call demands her help.

1589

Dot gossips about Nigel and Julie. Barry moves in with Pat and Roy. Terry and Irene announce wedding plans. Ian tells Kathy about meeting Cindy.

1590

Kathy is invited to South Africa. Ian visits the solicitors regarding custody. News is out that Lorna is staying with Kathy. Irene plans her wedding.

1591

Barry acts as Pat's nurse and Nigel baffles Julie. Nick remains confident he will win custody of the Beale children. Kathy confides in Grant.

1592

Kathy turns down Ted's offer of life in South Africa. Mark and Ruth are not getting on. Barry is looking for a job.

1593

Alex is having second thoughts about being a vicar. Mark and Ruth continue to argue. Barry asks George for a job. Nigel warns off Nick Cotton.

1594

Kathy tells Pat and Grant she's going to Cape Town. Irene gets a job at the bookies. Huw and Lenny steal Bianca's fashion show clothes. Ian's time with his children is limited.

1595

Cindy gets off to a flying start as the custody battle opens in court. There's a domino effect when Lorna learns that Kathy's taking Ben to South Africa and Phil doesn't know.

1596

Phil is upset that Kathy's been taking Ben to South Africa. Sarah finds out about Kathy and Alex. Ian and Cindy await the verdict on the custody battle.

1597

The judge decides who will have custody of Cindy and Ian's children. Pressure builds for Kathy's departure. Phil is anxious when he hears George's house has burnt down.

1598

Kathy is leaving the Square for South Africa and taking Ben with her. Phil, Alex and Grant are desperate for her to stay.

1599

Phil has some difficult decisions to make about his future, and George is an unwelcome resident at the Vic.

1600

Nigel makes a last minute attempt to patch up his love life, George takes drastic action at the Market Cellar, Annie is determined to ignore her father's advice to close down the club, and Mary gets more than she bargained for when she lends a sympathetic ear to Barry.

1601

The community play brings excitement to the Square but can Nigel let Julie go? Phil tells Peggy some crushing news.

1602

It's Mark and Ruth's wedding anniversary. Dot moves to a new flat. Bianca and Ricky visit Natasha's grave. Tony and Polly celebrate their front page story. Final preparations are made for the opening night of Giuseppe's restaurant.

1603

Dot's visitor pulls at her heartstrings. Phil comforts Annie when family squabbles upset her. Tiffany flirts with Gianni. Alex confronts Phil about Lorna.

1604

Tensions in the Vic build up to a violent climax. Dot finds her loyalties are divided. Peggy has a sad moment when George tells her about his plans.

1605

Nigel prepares to leave Walford. Ruth goes for an HIV test. Grant tells Tiffany that he's going to Cyprus for a while.

1606

Sarah seeks advice about love. Lenny is intrigued when Lola gets friendly. Dot loses more than her savings when she makes a monumental decision. Ruth gets her HIV test results.

1607

It's Nigel's last day in the Square before he leaves for Scotland. Dot won't talk to him and no one seems to want to come his party.

1608

Lenny receives bad news. Bianca has new career prospects. Susan has a check-up but things don't go well. Matthew and Sarah get engaged.

1609

Robbie overhears a conversations between Lenny and his ex-girlfriend Alice, which could have serious repercussions for Bianca.

1610

Barry accepts Robbie's offer of employment. Simon agrees to be Terry's best man. Phil and Connor decide to quit debt collecting.

1611

Susan tells Michael she'd like to go to Leeds Castle. Irene has pre-wedding nerves while Simon worries about his best man's speech.

1612

Final preparations are being made in the restaurant for the reception. Simon tells Tiffany that he is no longer best man. Irene and Terry are ready to walk up the aisle.

1613

Louise produces a marriage certificate at Terry and Irene's wedding. Beppe makes a move on Tiff. Sarah announces her engagement to Matthew.

1614

Louise visits Tiffany for the first time since the wedding. Frank tries to find out what has happened between Ricky and Bianca as Ricky hasn't been home all weekend.

1615

Louise tries to make up for lost time with her children. Lenny is angry when questioned about his relationship with Bianca.

1616

Ricky and Bianca's marriage appears to be over, but Frank attempts to knock some sense into them. Tiffany apologises to Louise, who discovers Terry has won money on the horses.

1617

Michael starts to have doubts about his new-found romance with Susan. Tension is rife between Rosa and Gianni about how to run the restaurant.

1618

Susan confronts Michael about everyone knowing they are back together. Conor and Phil have a night out and gamble in the Market Cellar. Meanwhile, Matthew tries to make up with Sarah.

1619

Conor is concerned about the break-in at the pub. Roy is confident about getting back the bank loan. Lenny begins his campaign to promote Mick's band.

1620

The bands gig goes down a storm. Peggy is confronted after hours by Jonah and Alfie who have broken into the Vic.

1621

Peggy is held hostage by Alfie and Jonah. Phil is interrogated but blames Annie for everything. Meanwhile, Mary has an argument with Ruth about Huw.

1622

Annie shows she is vulnerable and Roy's deal falls through.

1623

A nasty letter puts Terry in a fix when he returns from his holiday with Irene. Meanwhile, Pat decides on a surprise birthday party for Roy.

1624

Friendship blossoms at Peggy and Frank's dinner date. Barry hopes a promotion might be on the way. Roy makes a secret visit.

1625

Roy's 63rd birthday party is disrupted when he overhears a conversation in the men's loos. An old pal causes havoc in the Vic. Peggy makes a move on Frank.

1626

Grant returns from Cyprus but will Tiffany allow him back into her life? Meanwhile, Roy's heartbreak prompts Barry to reveal some home truths.

1627

Pat convinces Roy that it was Peggy who made a pass at Frank. Phil and Grant settle things between them. Barry gives Robbie poor job interview advice.

1628

Robbie fails to get a promotion because of Barry. Terry is under fire from the women in his life. Mick pursues his plan to transform the night cafe.

1629

Rosa doesn't approve of Nicky hanging around with Martin when she discovers his past delinquent ways.

1630 (1)

1631 (2)

Sarah is shocked to hear of Terry's violent ways from Louise, Simon and Tiffany.

1632

Sarah tells Irene about Terry's past violent behaviour with Louise, Simon and Tiffany. Where does this leave their relationship?

1633

Louise enquires about being Ruth's lodger.

1634

Sarah agrees to try and make more effort with Terry in bargain for Irene giving her permission for her to continue her work with ex-convicts.

1635

Mick feels betrayed by Lola when she announces she is leaving the band as she has got a solo contract.

1636

Teresa quits her job at Giuseppe's to work at the Night Cafe.

1637 (1)

Pat and Roy's whistle stop tour continues. But it's a game of two halves for Barry and the lads.

Simon is disappointed when Chris brings his ex-boyfriend Ali to his dinner party.

Jeff congratulates Pauline on her efforts to stop a supermarket being built on the allotments. He is impressed by her efforts.

1641

1642

Sanjay finally tracks down Gita. He finds her in a hospital in Birmingham after having just given birth.

1643

Gita returns to the Square with her daughter Sharmilla and her new baby boy Arjun.

1639

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