EastEnders (1985)
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Jacqueline Leonard as Lorraine Wicks
Episodes 196
01/01/1996
Pat struggles to patch things up with Roy, Phil sees a ghost from the past and endures a sleepless night. Meanwhile, Robbie tries his hand at a spot of fishing.
Read More02/01/1996
Everyone is worried about the Butchers, but even Ricky is left in the dark. Alan gets a visit from April and Carol's secret is exposed.
Read More04/01/1996
Alan surprises Carol with a suggestion about their future, while David mulls over his own past with Carol. Gita is shocked when Guppy turns up at her flat with Meena.
Read More08/01/1996
It's Carol and Alan's anniversary, Pat and Roy return home, Ted plans an opening party for the new shop, Robbie steals the meat, Ian asks David to walk Cindy home, they go via the Portacabin.
Read More09/01/1996
Ted spoils Sarah's plans for a night out at the Vic. Sanjay is glad to be back but some surprise guests soon wipe the smile off his face.
Read More11/01/1996
Kathy has a culture clash at her first ante-natal class. Guppy has some explaining to do to Sanjay. David sails close to the wind at Ian and Cindy's dinner party. Sarah gives Tiffany an unwanted present and Robbie's plans come unstuck.
Read More15/01/1996
Phil is on edge about Frank, Pat drinks to the future, and Gita plans a little surprise for Sanjay.
Read More16/01/1996
Robbie makes a fresh start, Pat puts on a brave face, Ricky's on cloud nine - but it's gloves off for Sam and Bianca.
Read More18/01/1996
Frank's presence causes discomfort in the Square. Peggy's doing a war dance, while Phil's put on the spot. Gita decides to take revenge.
Read More22/01/1996
With Frank in the Vic, Pat's troubles move closer to home. Lydia has problems at work, and Robbie has a money making idea.
Read More23/01/1996
Pat hides herself away and Roy can't seem to do anything right. Ricky gets a shock in the post and Robbie runs into trouble.
Read More25/01/1996
Pauline takes on the council in a bid to help Arthur's case, and Roy takes up a fight of his own when he arranges to meet Frank. Sam gives Ricky an ultimatum, and Robbie and Tony get mutual inspiration with money in mind.
Read More29/01/1996
Pauline is uplifted by Willy's `plan of action' but Mark is unconvinced. Roy hatches a plan as Frank and David come to blows, while Lydia irritates Sanjay by being late again.
Read More30/01/1996
Vince and Ollie create problems for Steve. David agrees to pay for Bianca's wedding, but the cost is high for Ricky. Meanwhile, David and Cindy's romantic evening is cut short by an unwelcome visitor
Read More01/02/1996
Phil promises to help Steve, Kathy feels the strain, and Pauline is astounded by the lack of support for her cause. Ricky is forced to make a dramatic decision when David oversteps the mark.
Read More05/02/1996
Frank's latest move creates more havoc for Pat and Roy. Robbie takes Carol shopping, and David has a bone to pick with Ricky.
Read More06/02/1996
Robbie and Sarah's evening with the Jacksons doesn't go as Robbie planned. Lydia has a confession for Steve, and Ricky can't put a foot right with anyone except Sam.
Read More08/02/1996
Pat lays down the law with Frank. Tiffany grows suspicious of Sam's plans for an evening out, and has a verbal tiff with Bianca. David has a bombshell for Carol. Ethel and Nellie decide to forego the bingo for a night gathered round the chess board. Steve is looking out for Lydia.
Read More12/02/1996
Steve is worried about Lydia's safety. David and Carol wonder what Ricky is playing at. Felix and Jules fight it out over a game of chess.
Read More13/02/1996
Ricky feels the full force of Bianca's temper. Frank renews his attack on Pat and Roy. Sam can't understand why she's in everyone's bad books.
Read More15/02/1996
Frank can't understand why business is so bad, but David seems unconcerned. Rumours are circulating about the new market inspector. Robbie has a bad experience at the hairdressers. Carol warns Sam off, while Phil reassures Mark.
Read More19/02/1996
Carol and Alan get a new lodger, Roy consoles Pat, and Frank finds he is being pushed to the limit. Michael Rose makes his presence felt on the market.
Read More20/02/1996
Carol and Alan worry about Robbie after a mysterious phone call. Ricky gives Pat a piece of his mind, and Kathy gets more than she bargained for when she talks to Frank.
Read More22/02/1996
Robbie and Tony have something to celebrate, while Tiffany cannot share Bianca's enthusiasm for work. Phil's worst fears are confirmed when he visits Frank.
Read More26/02/1996
Phil turns to Pat in desperation. Pauline feels guilty over a telephone call. Blossom takes Tiffany to task.
Read More27/02/1996
Frank's cracking up and Phil is driven close to the edge. There's bad news for Alan while Pat's visitor proves too much for her.
Read More29/02/1996
Roy is faced with an uninvited guest at his party while Pat falls apart. Nigel gets a surprising offer.
Read More04/03/1996
Roy wants Frank off the Square, but his plan doesn't go quite as he'd expected and sends Phil into a panic. Nigel has a date.
Read More05/03/1996
Peggy's return to the Vic creates an upheaval for Frank and Ricky. Mark's efforts to celebrate Pauline's birthday are overshadowed by Willy.
Read More07/03/1996
Someone is determined to give Frank a scare, but puts Phil's life in danger. Meanwhile, Frank has made an unexpected decision of his own.
Read More11/03/1996
An explosive situation at the car lot puts lives in danger - but where is Frank?
Read More12/03/1996
Mark is suspicious when birthday girl Pauline has a surprise visitor. David gets a gift from Roy and a grilling from the police. Pat receives a disturbing phone call and makes a major decision that will affect her family for a long time to come.
Read More14/03/1996
Mark and Sanjay are concerned at the appearance of new faces on the market, while Ricky considers his future in Walford. Willy is left to ponder his next move after a trip out with Pauline.
Read More18/03/1996
Pauline is shocked when Mark questions her relationship with Willy, Nigel has another date with Louise, and David is full of surprises.
Read More19/03/1996
Phil devises a plan to keep Peggy off Kathy's back, Pat shows David who's boss, Barry has a surprise for Roy, and Cindy's excited about her hot date.
Read More21/03/1996
Everyone is invited to Peggy's birthday party. Kathy has another twinge. Pat is in a panic.
Read More25/03/1996
Grant takes a shine to the baby, and as Mark pays a visit to the solicitor, Pauline is torn by conflicting duties. Someone is looking out for David.
Read More26/03/1996
Sam sets the record straight and gives Peggy a shock. Mark finds himself under severe pressure. Cindy decides to make David act quickly when she learns of Ian's future plans.
Read More28/03/1996
Nigel spots an intruder, Peggy plays Cupid, and there's sabotage on the market.
Read More01/04/1996
David wakes up to a past that he thought he'd put behind him, Ricky is back with news about Frank, and the market traders face more foul play.
Read More02/04/1996
David has trouble keeping his visitor a secret, Peggy's match-making attempts are rejected by Grant, and Carol and Pauline both receive surprise propositions.
Read More04/04/1996
Roy has bad news for Barry, Gita settles some overdue business, and Ricky has plans for his future. Michael's attempts to help Alan and Carol go disastrously wrong.
Read More08/04/1996
Kathy helps Pat reach a decision, Cindy tries to be enthusiastic about Ian's trip, Gita dashes Bianca's hopes of a lie-in - and there's a shock in store for the market traders.
Read More09/04/1996
Pauline tells Mark the truth about her prison visits, Sarah brings bad news for Tiffany, and Bianca makes peace with Carol - but gets more than she bargained for when Ricky cooks their dinner.
Read More11/04/1996
Tiffany does Tony a favour, Kathy has a special request for Pat, Bianca has a bright idea for Gita, and Mark gets a nasty shock when he visits Pauline.
Read More15/04/1996
Arrangements for Ben's christening create problems for Kathy and Phil. Grant is not interested in the replies to the lonely hearts ad, but someone else is. Ian is looking forward to spending more time with Cindy, but she's got other ideas.
Read More16/04/1996
Sarah's shoplifting finally lands her in trouble, Tony and Dan decide to think big and get rich quickly, while Joe goes missing again. Lorraine has some bad news for David, Ricky is brassed off with Bianca's fashion follies, and Grant discovers Nigel's secret.
Read More18/04/1996
The police arrive at the Butchers' with news of Joe. David learns the truth about his daughter and worries about Joe's well-being. Bianca finally convinces Carol that she could be a great model.
Read More22/04/1996
Carol isn't looking forward to April's hen night. David attempts to keep all the women in his life happy, and fails. Ian has big plans for his family's future.
Read More23/04/1996
Nothing will stand in the way of Bianca and her plans for the fashion show. Pat and Roy are disturbed by a visit from the police.
Read More25/04/1996
Carol is keen to talk to Alan, but he's not sure that there's anything to talk about. Pauline is off to Jersey. Bianca's hard work pays off.
Read More29/04/1996
Blossom gives Alan some valuable advice, while Carol gets the bride ready for her big day. Pauline reveals a secret to Willy and Mark has an important meeting to attend.
Read More30/04/1996
A surprise is in store for the Jacksons as Carol makes an important decision. Pauline gets a shock in Jersey with Willy, while Mark struggles to seek the truth and convince Arthur's solicitor of his suspicions.
Read More02/05/1996
David gets Alan out of a tight spot. Ruth gets a mysterious call from Pauline and Mark just wants to be alone.
Read More06/05/1996
Pauline returns home reeling from the recent events, while Mark is convinced that he has the evidence he needs to prove Willy's guilt.
Read More07/05/1996
Mark takes his evidence to the police, Ruth receives some bad news, and Carol and Alan celebrate their marriage with a party in the Vic.
Read More09/05/1996
Willy comes to apologise to Pauline and ends up telling her more than he had planned.
Read More13/05/1996
There is an emotional reunion at the Fowlers'. Kathy's change of heart surprises Phil. And Sanjay and Gita get some new competition on the market.
Read More14/05/1996
Sanjay starts getting broody. Pat is unnerved by a visit from the police. Peggy's plans for a homecoming celebration fall flat when the guest of honour fails to show up.
Read More16/05/1996
Phil's plans for a night out with Grant don't go as planned. Willy finally faces the music. Roy rushes to a family crisis. There's a shock in store for Pat.
Read More20/05/1996
Baby Ben's godparents prepare for their great day in church while Arthur and Pauline opt for a cosy dinner at home. Cindy plans a secret assignation.
Read More21/05/1996
Champagne flows at the Mitchell clan's christening party, but fate strikes a cruel blow at the height of the festivities. David and Cindy discover that they have differing views of the future. Roy is determined to clear the air with Pat and start again.
Read More23/05/1996
The Fowler family is laid low while Robbie and Sarah go on an outing and Nigel comes up trumps.
Read More27/05/1996
The Fowlers keep their secret, though Pauline's not convinced they should do. Bianca cuts a new deal, and Kathy plans her return to work.
Read More28/05/1996
Unfamiliar customers at the Vic make Peggy and Pauline nervous for different reasons. Alan does good business at the night café, while Bianca discovers that all is not fair in love, war and market trading. Dan takes Tiffany to the Cobra Club - Walford's hot new night spot - and Phil confesses to Grant that he's in a spot of bother.
Read More30/05/1996
The Mitchells are on the warpath as Grant threatens Ruth, and Phil goes off to see his solicitor. Ian's empire expands, but David discovers that life may never be the same again.
Read More03/06/1996
While Bianca isn't talking to David, Lorraine arrives to try and get through to Joe. Grant has some unwelcome words for Ruth.
Read More04/06/1996
The tension between Ted and Sarah finally comes to a head, but Tony's got other things on his mind. There's a surprise visitor for Tiffany. Joe decides to take action to find out more about his family. David devises a plan to help Cindy.
Read More06/06/1996
It's Tony's birthday and there's a suprise in store for Ted at the party. Tiffany has some explaining to do and Mark wants some answers.
Read More10/06/1996
Ted tries to understand Sarah's new-found religion. Ian is furious to find some uninvited guests in his new house. And Tiffany finds an unexpected shoulder to cry on.
Read More11/06/1996
Cindy is forced to confide in Gita after being caught with David, romance blossoms for Tiffany and Tony, Felix finds a friend in Pauline, Grant wants to forget the previous night, and Pat and Roy return from their hols to find they've a lot of catching up to do.
Read More13/06/1996
Ted tries to give Phil some advice, causing trouble in both households. Ian has a double celebration. Pauline and Felix share tea and sympathy.
Read More17/06/1996
Tony finds a solution to his accommodation problems. Phil has some bad news for Ricky. Cindy gets a shock when she hears Ian's plans for the future.
Read More18/06/1996
Grant turns up the heat on Ruth, who has to give up looking after Ben. Kathy wises up to Phil's dabblings at the Arches. Joe prepares for a date with Sarah. Tony is alarmed at the scale of Dan's ambitions. Ian's happiness proves short-lived when an outburst from Cindy blows out his fire.
Read More20/06/1996
The inhabitants of the Square gather for Arthur's funeral. Phil gets some marital advice from Grant. Kathy has a bone to pick with Cindy.
Read More24/06/1996
Kathy gets a well deserved night out with Pat, while Phil goes out with the boys. David's quick thinking saves Joe's date with Sarah and Robbie's pizza deliveries attract unwanted attention.
Read More25/06/1996
A family crisis makes it a long night for the Mitchells. Ian's plans for patching things up with Cindy are not appreciated. And Tony has to deal with some new information about Simon - and a very angry Robbie.
Read More27/06/1996
Gita discovers that Sanjay has another scheme up his sleeve. The Cobra club stirs enthusiasm in Alan and anger in Peggy. Grant's revelation is not the last of Phil and Kathy's shocks.
Read More01/07/1996
While the family discusses his future, Joe tries to lie low. Peggy is filled with the campaigning spirit and Robbie is unusually helpful in the café.
Read More02/07/1996
There's something in the post for Bianca and unexpected news reaches the Fowlers when Pauline returns from her trip to the USA. Ruth worries that Kathy and Phil behave awkwardly when she tries to visit baby Ben. There are sinister goings-on in the playground, as Carol discovers on a visit with Billy and Martin.
Read More04/07/1996
There are some big surprises for Peggy as she continues her campaign to clean up the Square. Nigel and Sanjay take a gamble on their new scheme to get rich, and Bianca's feeling rather low.
Read More08/07/1996
Grant is in no mood to celebrate his birthday. Peggy has something on her mind concerning Mark. And Nigel and Sanjay are making plans for 70s night.
Read More09/07/1996
While everyone is talking about Mark, he isn't saying a word. Ruth and Pauline confront Peggy but she doesn't give an inch. Bianca learns a few home truths about Simon. Nigel fancies his chances of being a DJ at the 70s theme night.
Read More11/07/1996
It's a bit of a facade when Ian and Cindy chat with their counsellor. Peggy has a hot date and Mark is about to finally set things straight.
Read More15/07/1996
After his announcement Mark is the talk of the square, while Pat and Pauline face their own dilemmas. Lorraine has a proposal for David, and Carol is on the war path.
Read More16/07/1996
It's a big day for Pat, but David and Lorraine face an unexpected problem of their own. Alan has an interesting night at the café.
Read More18/07/1996
There's a shock for Tiffany, and Bianca's party ends in tears. David gets set to move, but Phil doesn't seen to want to go home.
Read More22/07/1996
Tiffany confides in Simon and Bianca, while April is in a dilemma over Alan and Frankie. The Fowlers prepare for Arthur's inquest.
Read More23/07/1996
A difficult day for Pauline and Mark as Arthur's inquest begins today. Tiffany and Carol try to put their worries behind them and join the rest of the square at the funky 70s night.
Read More25/07/1996
The end of Arthur's inquest is a very emotional time for Mark, with his own intimations of mortality. Alan, who gets an angry visit from Phil, is desperate to tell Carol the truth, while she has a secret of her own.
Read More26/07/1996
Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads the charge and Cindy proves a force to be reckoned with.
Read More29/07/1996
The Vic is not the only place with a lock- in, as the various residents of the Square settle in for long nights in unusual places.
Read More30/07/1996
The residents of Albert Square take arms against the council sooner than expected. Lorraine is given an ear- bashing by Joe. Phil and Kathy face up to some bad news.
Read More01/08/1996
Blossom comes a cropper (endures a tough time) during her lunch break, while Sanjay discovers he has an admirer. Ruth takes Kathy into her confidence, and Phil has a tough day at court.
Read More02/08/1996
Nellie has a surprise for Mark and Ruth. Peggy tries to reassure Kathy about Phil's behaviour. David is pressured into making promises. And Pauline wants to take the council to task over the adventure playground.
Read More05/08/1996
Sarah makes a discovery which angers Tony. Cindy learns that David's on the move, and Gita's got some competition.
Read More06/08/1996
Joe drops David in at the deep end, just as he and Lorraine agree to look to the future. Nigel gets a nasty warning when he attempts to publicise the 70s disco.
Read More08/08/1996
Sonia's behaviour perplexes Carol and Alan while Joe gives Lorraine and David even more reason to be worried.
Read More12/08/1996
Lorraine moves into the Square for good. Alan has a surprise visit at the night café. And Sanjay is the subject of special attention.
Read More13/08/1996
David faces some tough questioning from Joe. Felix takes Sonia's little problem to heart. And Ruth faces a terrible dilemma at the nursery.
Read More15/08/1996
There's a special promotion at the Cobra Club, while Nigel and Sanjay run a disco for the kids. Cindy and David find time for a chat about the future.
Read More19/08/1996
Felix has an unusual gift for Robbie. Mark realises he's been acting selfishly, and Simon has an unexpected visitor.
Read More20/08/1996
Matters take a unexpected turn for the Walford Six. Ian and Ted have nasty surprises to look forward to. Carol is alarmed to find Frankie back in the Square. Tiffany receives some good news.
Read More22/08/1996
Mark must put some fears to rest and Sarah is nervous about her big day. Meanwhile Ian knows that the truth is out there and goes searching for it.
Read More26/08/1996
A trip to Blackpool turns out to be more than just a holiday for Tony and Dan, while Tiffany is forced into making a difficult decision.
Read More27/08/1996
Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, but there seems to be no escape from the pressures of impending motherhood.
Read More29/08/1996
Tiffany's future looks bright while Simon's loyalties are tested when Tony decides to confide in him.
Read More02/09/1996
Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.
Read More03/09/1996
A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.
Read More05/09/1996
Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.
Read More09/09/1996
Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from Bianca.
Read More10/09/1996
Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.
Read More12/09/1996
Carol tells Frankie exactly where she stands, David plays it cool but Ian has wised up while Tiffany and Grant meet Peggy in full maternal flow. And is Ian wising up?
Read More16/09/1996
Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert Square.
Read More17/09/1996
It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.
Read More19/09/1996
Cindy is unprepared when Ian takes her on over the children. A guilty secret preys on Alan's mind.
Read More23/09/1996
Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.
Read More24/09/1996
Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a secret rendezvous. Lorraine is still worried about Joe.
Read More26/09/1996
As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.
Read More30/09/1996
Alan feels his luck has changed - until Frankie refuses to take no for an answer. Kathy finally acknowledges the cause of Phil's odd behaviour in Scotland. And Cindy keeps a dangerous appointment.
Read More01/10/1996
Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.
Read More03/10/1996
Desperate Cindy makes a fateful decision which she could live to regret. Kathy tries to avoid Phil and Carol confronts Alan.
Read More07/10/1996
Grant and Tiffany have something to celebrate. Cindy has set dangerous wheels in motion.
Read More08/10/1996
Cindy finds herself in the spotlight, and Kathy shares her suspicions with Phil and Grant. Carol is feeling very vulnerable, but her choice of a shoulder to cry on is questionable.
Read More10/10/1996
Kathy asks Grant for help in her search for the truth. Cindy is under mounting pressure.
Read More14/10/1996
Carol confides in David, whilst Kathy shocks Pat and Roy with unexpected news.
Read More15/10/1996
Pat and Roy share wedding day nerves, Barry is questioned by Phil and Grant, and Cindy plans her future.
Read More17/10/1996
Cindy dupes Kathy, Ian is up against the odds, while smarmy David leaves nothing to chance.
Read More21/10/1996
David gets a dressing down from Gita. The police have disturbing news for Ian, and there's trouble at home for Simon and Tony.
Read More22/10/1996
Pat has bad news for Kathy, and Gita is in trouble. Lorraine has to ask Grant a difficult question. Tiffany faces up to her past, and April gets an offer.
Read More24/10/1996
David helps an enemy of Grant's. Simon makes a stand, and Tiffany makes Grant an offer he can't refuse.
Read More28/10/1996
Kathy is distraught about Ian's emotional state. David is pushed to the limit by Joe's strange behaviour, and Grant becomes obstinately single-minded in his search for answers.
Read More29/10/1996
Alan presses Frankie for an answer. Lorraine is finding it difficult to cope with David's shortcomings as a parent. Joe makes a dramatic announcement and Grant attempts a showdown with David.
Read More31/10/1996
Carol's declaration puts Alan's attempts to save their marriage on hold, Frankie starts playing dangerous games and someone causes a lot of damage.
Read More04/11/1996
Alan is more determined than ever that Carol should come to Spain - but something is holding her back. David starts to repair the damage to his flat, Lorraine confronts Grant, and Ruth and Mark are concerned when Martin gets into a fight at school.
Read More05/11/1996
Lorraine and David face a crisis with Joe. Phil and Grant decide it's time they paid Barry another visit. And Bianca wants to talk to Carol - but no one knows where she is.
Read More07/11/1996
Carol returns, Tiffany prepares to go to Paris and Mark tells Martin the truth.
Read More11/11/1996
Lorraine is frightened by Joe's behaviour and has to turn to David for help. Carol tries to keep a distance from David while Ian finds he is too close for comfort.
Read More12/11/1996
A nightmare comes true for Lorraine and David. Carol takes a difficult call and has to face up to reality. Phil gives David a word of warning.
Read More14/11/1996
Bianca forces Carol into making an important decision, Joe gives David another shock and Phil has some important news for Ian. Roy has a proposition for David and Barry.
Read More18/11/1996
Problems in the Vic prevent Peggy from keeping her appointment. Felix heads off on holiday, and Lorraine is shocked when she discovers the truth.
Read More19/11/1996
Some market mayhem causes nutty Joe some distress, while David's good deed is not appreciated and Pat and Roy's wedding preparations are again put in jeopardy.
Read More21/11/1996
It's a big day for Pat, and for David. But Joe's vision of the future is shattered as David makes a few momentous decisions.
Read More25/11/1996
Lorraine is concerned when an unwanted visitor threatens to send troubled Joe over the edge. Alan returns to troubled waters, and Grant and Tiffany return with some unexpected news.
Read More26/11/1996
Peggy looks forward to having fun on her big night out with the unwilling George, who plans on keeping a low profile. Joe misses an appointment and goes missing after Nigel's good intentions let Lorraine down, and Gita and Sanjay think they might have cause to celebrate.
Read More28/11/1996
Bianca hears from David, and Lorraine finally hears word from Joe. There's a shock in store for Peggy while she's alone at the Vic.
Read More02/12/1996
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital. Tiffany wants more commitment from Grant, while George gets some disturbing news.
Read More03/12/1996
The Vic is under surveillance, while Peggy and Tiffany embark on a secret trip. Grant, Phil and Tiffany play snooker, and Carol gets a frosty welcome home.
Read More05/12/1996
Huw and Lenny hit the airwaves, while Alan suffers more problems at home. Joe (turning his back on his mum) is on the move, and Peggy pays another visit to hospital.
Read More09/12/1996
Peggy has another hospital appointment. Phil and Grant learn some unpleasant facts about George. Alan is unhappy as Joe settles in.
Read More10/12/1996
George (fearing for her safety) is keen to speak to Peggy, but is unprepared for what she has to say. Ruth's anxieties about Adam increase. Grant and Tiffany don't see eye to eye and Grant admits that life with Tiffany is not quite what he expected.
Read More12/12/1996
Peggy has some shocking news for the family. Meanwhile, it's decision time for Alan and Tiffany lays down a few ground rules.
Read More16/12/1996
Alan has some difficult questions to answer. Tiffany takes charge at the Vic, while the Mitchells face an uncertain future.
Read More17/12/1996
Peggy receives some friendly visitors, but Tony's surprise guest is not so welcome. Grant and Tiffany's evening ends in disaster.
Read More19/12/1996
Lorraine learns a shocking secret, Grant has some apologising to do, and Frankie gives Alan cause to regret his decisions.
Read More23/12/1996
Mark gets into a panic on receiving some unexpected news, while his partner-in-misery Ruth is surprised when she confronts Mrs Woods. In fact, the only person in the whole of Walford who seems to be looking forward to the festivities is Nigel, who finds all his prayers have been answered.
Read More24/12/1996
Time is running out for Carol as she sticks to her guns and tries to keep a promise. Robbie turns secret agent as he undertakes an impossible mission. There's a shock in store for Joe when he decides to return to the Vic.
Read More25/12/1996
Christmas is a stressful time for any family, but more so for those folk who have the misfortune to live in Albert Square. Tempers flare at the Mitchell family dinner, while the Jacksons suffer a terrible tragedy.
Read More26/12/1996
Joe finds it increasingly hard to cope with reality, Pauline is forced to face up to a few uncomfortable home truths, while Grant gets a dose of unwelcome advice from overbearing mother Peggy.
Read More30/12/1996
Grant and Tiffany's marriage is already on the rocks despite his best efforts, new boys Simon and Dan catch the Walford disease and begin fighting among themselves, while Ian's life lurches from one frustration to another.
Grant tries to put some romance back into his marriage, but ends up making a meal of things. Simon is at breaking point with Dan, while Ian has irritants of his own.
Read More31/12/1996
Nigel makes an important announcement as the regulars at the Queen Vic prepare to welcome in the New Year. Tiffany is determined to play her cards close to her chest keeping her secret, but for how long can she keep everyone in the dark. An increasingly bewildered Joe finds the excitement too much to bear.
Read More02/01/1997
Lorraine insists that it is better for the truth to come out. But both Tiffany and Nigel might disagree..
Read More06/01/1997
Dan has some explaining to do after an early morning surprise for Tony and Simon. Clare decides to intervene and try to sort out Nigel's problems.
Read More07/01/1997
After his row with Simon, Tony faces a difficult day. Nigel keeps his distance from Grant but Lorraine visits him and opens her heart.
Read More09/01/1997
Alan demands some answers from Frankie but does not like what he hears. Tony is thrilled to see Simon but worries about his night with Frankie, and Mark sets off for America.
Read More13/01/1997
Nigel wants to get fit. Lorraine wants to spend more time with Grant, Gita is worried about her hospital appointment, and Pat and Roy return from honeymoon.
Read More14/01/1997
The Square remembers Arthur. Phil gets into trouble at the Arches. Frankie and Alan argue.
Read More16/01/1997
Frankie tells Alan about sleeping with Tony. Ricky finds the Arches closed. Phil gets drunk, then mugged. Tiffany confronts Grant and Lorraine after Bianca tells her the truth.
Read More20/01/1997
Peggy is surprised when Aunt Sal comes to stay. Gita has an appointment at the hospital. Phil has some bad news for Kathy when he finally comes home.
Read More21/01/1997
Lorraine finds a flat but is worried what Joe will think. Gita gets the all clear from the fertility clinic but is worried what Sanjay will say and keeps it a secret.
Read More23/01/1997
Kathy spends the day contemplating her future with Phil. Peggy and Grant have words after she sacks Lorraine, and Gita attempts to talk to Sanjay about a sensitive issue.
Read More27/01/1997
Nigel is training for the London marathon. Bianca is planning her wedding. Ian threatens Ruth about her noisy tenants. Sanjay does not keep his appointment with Dr Legg.
Read More28/01/1997
Lorraine finds Joe's bottles of medication in the bin and asks him why he's thrown them away. Joe's determined that he feels fine and does not want them any more.
Read More30/01/1997
Sanjay surprises Gita. Sonia's worries unite Carol and Alan. Phil begs Kathy to give him one more chance.
Read More03/02/1997
Kathy makes Phil face up to his alcoholism. Ricky is shocked to discover what's been going on at The Arches. Joe worries Lorraine. Sanjay tries to avoid the doctor's test results.
Read More04/02/1997
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.
Read More06/02/1997
Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.
Read More10/02/1997
Billy has a day off school and Blossom looks after him in the cafe. Pauline throws Craig, Stuart and the other gang members out of the launderette. Robbie stands up to the gang.
Read More11/02/1997
Ian wakes up Huw and Lenny by playing loud music from his car. Peggy visits Phil but later makes Kathy feel guilty. Robbie wants to take up boxing.
Read More13/02/1997
Alan hears of Billy being caught up in an armed raid. Phil agrees to start counselling. Robbie is learning to box. Huw and Lenny start cab driving.
Read More17/02/1997
Phil embarks on a very important journey. Kathy fears what the future might hold. Gita struggles to get through to Sanjay.
Read More18/02/1997
Phil's alcoholism is at the centre of this episode as he attends a counselling session in an attempt to beat it and win Kathy back.
Read More20/02/1997
Pauline is on the warpath with Tony. Peggy reaches the end of a long battle but her plans seems insensitive to Kathy. An adventure for Billy turns into a nightmare for Carol.
Read More24/02/1997
Robbie secures a job interview. Grant returns from Fiji and Billy is a prime witness in a court trial.
Read More25/02/1997
Tension increases at The Vic. Ricky has some unwelcome visitors.
Read More27/02/1997
Ricky gets arrested for his connection to stolen cars but will he keep quiet about Phil's involvement?
Read More03/03/1997
Tiffany returns from Spain and Sanjay is back from India with his mother in tow. Mark has a chat with Martin about the disappearance of some money from Ruth's purse.
Read More04/03/1997
Martin is caught grafittiing on the Community Centre. Later, he and his friends burgle Carol's house. Tiffany moves back with Tony and Simon. Sanjay's mother moves in.
Read More06/03/1997
Joe's religious experience takes an unexpected twist while the Fowlers confront some unpalatable home truths.
Read More10/03/1997
Ricky has a lot of explaining to do. Grant is on a mission to sort out his love life.
Read More11/03/1997
Tiffany is shocked by Grant asking for a divorce and tries to stop him leaving. They struggle and she falls in pain as the contractions begin. He has to take her to hospital.
Read More13/03/1997
News of the new arrival spreads around the Square, Some are celebrating but for others, life will never be the same again.
Read More17/03/1997
Tiffany tells Bianca how much she enjoys being a mother, and Grant makes his position clear. Sarah is devastated when she pays an unannounced visit to Alistair.
Read More18/03/1997
Developments at the fellowship take their toll on Sarah, while Ricky's plans to marry Bianca come up against a major setback.
Read More20/03/1997
Bianca receives some earth shattering news concerning Ricky. Huw and Lenny's party is brought to an abrupt end.
Read More24/03/1997
Ricky finds himself at the center of the mystery surrounding Sarah's disappearance, while Ted is simply bent on revenge.
Read More25/03/1997
Frankie is forced to face some home truths. Robbie is released by the police, but Ted tracks him down at home and renders him unconscious.
Read More27/03/1997
The Jacksons face a family crisis. Grant and Lorraine are at loggerheads, but Ricky and Bianca try to work out their problems.
Read More31/03/1997 - Part 1
Nigel plans an Easter surprise for Clare, and Sarah decides it's time to return home and face the music.
Read More31/03/1997 - Part 2
Sarah insists that she wasn't raped. Ted confides in Kathy. The police interview Robbie.
Read More01/04/1997
Sarah is staying with Kathy. Alan and Ted have a show down in the pub and Ted is arrested as he leaves the Vic. Nigel glues a coin to the floor as an April Fool's joke.
Read More03/04/1997
Ted, having been arrested and spending a night in the cells, is released on bail. Grant, Tiffany and Tony go to get their blood tests done, to find out who Courtney's father is.
Read More07/04/1997
Ian is convinced he is being haunted by a ghost from the past. Tiffany has some good news from Grant.
Read More08/04/1997
Tiffany finally gets some good news from Grant about getting a divorce. Pauline grows increasingly worried about Martin's behaviour.
Read More10/04/1997
Ricky has to attend court and is shocked when he hears his sentence. Phil feels sorry for him and Ricky is worried about Bianca's reaction. Huw and Lenny decide it's time to confess.
Read More14/04/1997
Ricky and Bianca's wedding is only one day away - but all's not well between them. Tony gets his first big break and Nigel is off to see an old friend.
Read More15/04/1997
Ricky and Bianca's plans for a quiet night in are scuppered. Grant is concerned about the best man.
Read More17/04/1997
After months of planning, the big day for Bianca and Ricky has finally arrived. However Ricky's stag night proved a little more adventurous than intended. Will he make it in time?
Read More21/04/1997
Dot returns to the Square. Nigel and Pauline catch up with her at the sheltered housing. Dot has been visiting an unwell Ethel and is reluctant to talk about her new life.
Read More22/04/1997
Joe becomes convinced aliens are out to get him. Pat is persuaded to drive for Mr King.
Read More24/04/1997
After staying at Nigel's, Dot is determined not to overstay her welcome. Sonia goes busking again and is caught by the police.
Read More28/04/1997
Lorraine is worried about Joe. Grant finds out he is Courtney's father and decides to fight for custody. Tony gets advice from Polly about the newspaper business.
Read More29/04/1997
Lorraine is worried about Joe and tells Grant the baby idea is a no-go. George stands Peggy up while Joe lets down tyres, and Carol finds herself at a surprise party.
Read More01/05/1997
Sanjay gets another stall. Tony gets a job offer. Neelam and Gita become friends. Joe has a breakdown and is sectioned.
Read More05/05/1997
The Cobra Club is raided. Martin runs away from home.
Read More06/05/1997
Martin is caught stealing school computers. Peggy gives George a hard time over the raid on the club. George sees his daughter Annie and stops her going into the Vic.
Read More08/05/1997
Grant is concerned about Tiffany and Courtney and files for custody of his daughter. Martin gets suspended from school.
Read More12/05/1997
Felix returns to the Square and sees his old barbers being renovated. Lorraine and Bianca visit Joe in hospital. Grant meets with his solicitor.
Read More13/05/1997
As word spreads about Joe's condition Lorraine finds it hard to deal with, and when Peggy offers her opinion it becomes too much to bear.
Read More15/05/1997
Grant and Lorraine agree to separate for a while. Annie and George are spotted embracing in the street. Grant tells Peggy what he's seen.
Read More19/05/1997
Peggy meets George's mystery woman - his daughter! There is chaos at Clare's birthday party. Lorraine is feeling guilty about Tiffany and refuses Grant's engagement ring.
Read More20/05/1997
Pauline arranges a trip to Arthur's grave and finds out she has a sister she never knew of. Grant tells Tiffany he's taking the baby.
Read More22/05/1997
Lorraine visits Joe in hospital but finds that he was released yesterday. Dot goes to the doctors but finds her medical notes have gone missing.
Read More26/05/1997
Tiffany still has no hot water at the flat and tries to find somewhere to bath Courtney; Peggy at the Vic helps out. Bianca is refused her stall by the temporary market inspector.
Read More27/05/1997
Mark's T-cell count has dropped and the doctor mentions drug therapy. Tony steals Lenny's keys, and him and Polly break into George's office. Dot tells Nigel she has glaucoma.
Read More29/05/1997
Lenny is woken by an angry George. Lorraine arrives back in the Square with Joe and goes to the Vic to see Grant. Martin is beaten up by Shane's gang.
Read More02/06/1997
Martin's involvement with the gang escalates as they plan a heist of the community centre.
Read More03/06/1997
Martin inadvertently gets involved with the gang as they spray graffiti on the Vic's door and get caught by Grant. The gang plan the Community centre heist for later that day
Read More05/06/1997
Ruth thinks about fostering. Bianca has her stock stolen. Lorraine agrees to return to work.
Read More09/06/1997
Mark has to make life changing decisions. Lorraine's future is out of her hands. Ted is forced to think about the cost of freedom. Tiffany forces Peggy to make a rash decision.
Read More10/06/1997
Lorraine confronts Grant over his treatment of Joe. Tiffany receives some unwelcome news; she and Peggy conspire to battle against the odds.
Read More12/06/1997
Huw and Lenny's tenancy is left in question. Nigel helps Dot come to terms with her past. Bianca tries to make Tiffany face the dangers of her game. Mark and Ruth make plans
Read More16/06/1997
It's the day of Courtney's Christening. Naturally, Tony's not overjoyed. Nigel is so busy decorating Dot's flat, that he almost forgets the Christening.
Read More17/06/1997
Joe is upset that Grant and Lorraine have split up. Tiffany tells Grant she loves him and that his future is with her and Courtney. Tony is beaten up.
Read More19/06/1997
Tony is scared to go out. Nigel helps Dot move. Tiffany and Grant patch it up. A brick is thrown through Simon's window.
Read More23/06/1997
Tony tries to keep a low profile but Simon has other plans. Ruth and Mark have been given a place on a fostering course.
Read More24/06/1997
Robbie continues his fruitless search for Wellard. Damion is asking questions, but getting nowhere. The race between Nigel and Grant is agreed upon and the betting begins.
Read More26/06/1997
It's the day of the big race. Dot and Nellie bicker about who is in charge. Robbie makes fruitless visits to the local animal sanctuary.
Read More30/06/1997
The police are still looking for Nick Cotton. Pauline tells Kathy she has been rooting through family documents to try and find her sister.
Read More01/07/1997
Peggy tells Grant and Tiffany that it's time they started recruiting properly. Dot is hostage to Damion. Lenny and Huw go to the CAB.
Read More03/07/1997
Nigel is concerned about Dot who admits that her visitor cleaned her out. Ted tells Kathy about his debts. Dot packs a case and disappears into the night.
Read More07/07/1997
Ted's business problems continue and he starts selling up. Ian continues to plug the residents meeting. Nigel and Pauline become increasingly concerned about Dot.
Read More08/07/1997
George and Grant are at odds. Peggy's problems go from bad to worse when she gets done for serving under-age drinkers. Ted feels his age.
Read More10/07/1997
Peggy hides upstairs after the police raid. Dot is in Rochdale. Ted can't find any work. Sarah is offered a job at the Refuge. Polly watches George's club and gets threatened.
Read More14/07/1997
Ian opens his third chip shop, but things don't go well when the fish delivery is late. Tony and Polly are spotted by Tiffany going into his flat.
Read More15/07/1997
Tony is horrified when he is confronted over his relationship with Polly. A delighted Barry decides that it does pay to mix business with pleasure when Vanessa visits him.
Read More17/07/1997
Bianca bemoans the lack of a decent birthday present from Ricky. Ted oversleeps and misses his lift to work. Anita Banks comes to look at Mark and Ruth's house.
Read More21/07/1997
Romance is in the air for Barry. Lenny signs up a hot new prospect. Pat takes on a sporting venture.
Read More22/07/1997
The Hills family is in turmoil as Tony receives some distressing news at work. Ted drops a bombshell on a shocked Sarah.
Read More24/07/1997
Ian has an unexpected proposition for Pat. Grant rediscovers the romance in his life. Nigel has an unexpected run in with the police.
Read More28/07/1997
The tension increases between Phil and Ted. Alex convinces Sarah that Kathy is her only chance.
Read More29/07/1997
Pat begins to rustle-up the darts team for practices. Ricky panics when he forgets to check the post for the bank statement and worries Bianca will discover that their money is gone.
Read More31/07/1997
In the darts match Tiffany replaces Grant and wins the match for the boys team. Barry declares his undying love for Vanessa. George asks Councillor Dixon to stop Peggy's court summons.
Read More04/08/1997
Bianca discovers the mysterious whereabouts of Ricky and is pleased he isn't having an affair. Phil's new found friend makes a dramatic impact on his life. Peggy gets a call from Sam.
Read More05/08/1997
Sarah and Ted remain at loggerheads over emigrating to Dubai. Bianca and Lenny continue to clash over Ricky's speedway plans. Sarah and Lorraine plan a birthday.
Read More07/08/1997
Sarah's persuaded to see things Ted's way about going to Dubai. Pat's forced to change her mind regarding Barry's finances. Phil feels the consequences of his involvement with Lorna.
Read More11/08/1997
Sarah and Ted get ready to go to Dubai. Grant and Annie discover more about each other. Bianca wants to make Ricky a star. Phil makes a confession that explains his behaviour.
Read More12/08/1997
Grant agrees to go on holiday with Tiffany but doesn't know it's with Bianca and Ricky. Lorraine fusses over Joe due to Sarah's imminent departure. Ted decides to go to Dubai alone.
Read More14/08/1997
Annie's angry when George makes a deal with an old friend. Grant tells Phil he must finish with Lorna. Tony and Simon move into Ted's house just as Irene turns up with a surprise
Read More18/08/1997
Tiffany receives flowers from an unwelcome admirer. Simon is made to feel excluded by Irene's family reunion meal. Grant tries to convince Phil a trip to Paris is just what he needs.
Read More19/08/1997
Tiffany is in a panic about the marriage blessing. Mark is suffering from the side-effects of his medication and cannot go with Ruth to the fostering class.
Read More21/08/1997
The Mitchells and their guests celebrate Grant and Tiffany's marriage blessing. Bianca finds out a secret.
Read More25/08/1997
It's Bank Holiday Monday and Ricky's nervous about his first professional speedway race. Meanwhile, Bianca's worried she might be pregnant.
Read More26/08/1997
Things are tense between Kathy and Phil. Bianca goes to a clinic where it's confirmed she's pregnant. Michael meets up with his son Matthew - things start off tense.
Read More27/08/1997
Grant, Tiffany, Kathy, Phil, Ricky and Bianca arrive in Paris. Kathy and Phil argue over a letter written to him by Lorna. Kathy gets upset and throws her wedding ring in the Seine.
Read More28/08/1997
Grant checks on Kathy but she's angry with him for not being honest. Kathy starts drinking alone and asks for waiter Emil to deliver some food. Emil makes a pass at Kathy.
Read More29/08/1997
Kathy decides to see the sights of Paris on her own. The trip to France also opens old wounds for Tiffany and Grant. Bianca decides to make the most of her last day in Paris.
Read More01/09/1997
Tony's enquiries lead to a revelation from an unexpected quarter. Grant and Tiffany find themselves under pressure from Peggy as they try to keep the events of Paris a secret.
Read More02/09/1997
Bianca continues to bury her head in the sand. Irene hears some disturbing news about Tony. Tiffany tries her hand as a peace envoy and Peggy is forced to confront some home-truths.
Read More04/09/1997
Ricky is stunned by Bianca's news. Grant tries to make peace with Peggy. Irene discovers her maternal instincts. A face from Tony's past comes back to haunt him.
Read More08/09/1997
Irene is still causing friction in Simon and Tony's house. Tiffany receives a call from her dad who is in hospital. Mark gets the all clear for three months after an AIDS examination.
Read More09/09/1997
Phil is sleeping rough and is back on the bottle; Grant and Peggy demand some answers from him. Simon and Tiffany go to hospital to visit their father.
Read More11/09/1997
Pat quizzes Barry about the wedding. Tiffany's dad phones; he is now homeless. At the sports hall opening ceremony, George takes Councillor Dixon for a drive and a chat.
Read More15/09/1997
Irene is still annoying Simon. Bianca doesn't want Diane and Jacques staying with her anymore. Michael and Matthew move into the Square.
Read More16/09/1997
Terry moves into the Vic. Dixon confesses his affair with Jamie to George.
Read More18/09/1997
Tony wonders what to do with the photo of Dixon and Jamie. Pauline has a phone call from a woman called Maggie in Ireland saying she's her sister.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 1997
Ian, Lucy, Mark, Ruth and a reluctant Martin accompany Pauline to Ireland to visit her half sister.
Read More23/09/1997
Ian goes to get some things from the back of the vanette and finds a stranger has spent the night there.
Read More25/09/1997
After discovering that Lucy and Ruth are missing, along with Conor, and Mr. Finn's fishing boat, Mark wants to drive the vanette up the coast to look for them from the shore, but Ian wants to wait at the docks for news from the rescue teams, so Mark goes on his own.
Read More29/09/1997
Councillor Dixon's sex life is exposed by his wife. Simon and Irene come to blows over Tony's sexuality. Carol is threatened over Billy's trial.
Read More30/09/1997
Carol and Alan get a visit from the police who say they know the gang who threatened Carol. They want Carol to identify the gang at the police station.
Read More02/10/1997
Huw and Robbie are smitten with Mary. Irene and Terry flirt. Carol and Alan are introduced to their Victim Liaison Officer. Diane gets a supermarket job.
Read More06/10/1997
Robbie wins a boxing match. Joe wins a pool match. The Jackson's are being intimidated.
Read More07/10/1997
Jessie comes home but is unresponsive. Joe proposes marriage to Sarah. Carol's fears about protecting her family come true when Billy is bundled off into a van.
Read More09/10/1997
The inhabitants of Albert Square are horrified to hear what's happened to Billy, while Sarah and Joe have a shocking announcement for Lorraine and Irene.
Read More13/10/1997
The Jacksons wait for news of Billy, and the police tap their phone.
Read More14/10/1997
The Jackson family welcomes Billy home but must decide whether to move to another area for safety. Tony visits the Jacksons to get the story for the Gazette.
Read More16/10/1997
The Jackson family decide to leave Walford. Joe is annoyed with Sarah about going to a fundraising meeting instead of meeting him.
Read More20/10/1997
A desolate Bianca turns to Ricky for support. Joe's world is turned upside down by a message from the spirit world.
Read More21/10/1997
Lorraine tries hard to stay calm when Joe is nowhere to be found. Phil is shocked into a harsh reality when he visits Kathy.
Read More23/10/1997
Barry tells Roy that Vanessa has fleeced him. Word spreads around the Square that Mary has run off with Joe; Lorraine and Pauline give Mary a telling off.
Read More27/10/1997
Ian and Sanjay are concerned about the uncollected rubbish around the Square. Sarah is upset and confused over Joe and confides in the vicar, Alex.
Read More28/10/1997
Mary and Sarah compete for Joe's affections. Huw, Lenny and Robbie are sacked; Susan goes to have tests in hospital.
Read More30/10/1997
Sarah decides to confront Joe. Roy realises he can't keep the truth from Pat any longer, and he finally tells her Barry's wedding is off and they have to sell the business.
Read More03/11/1997
Lorraine discovers that Joe has slept with Mary. Pat and Roy will have to sell their house due to the debts. Ian fires Ross the private detective.
Read More04/11/1997
Diana tells Mark that Thomas has asked her to go away with him and leave Jacques with Ricky and Bianca. Ricky is hopeful to move into Lorraine's flat when she leaves for Bolton.
Read More06/11/1997
Ian leaves for Italy where Cindy is hiding out. Joe wants to go home to Bolton. Diane leaves the Square and leaves her son behind with Ricky.
Read More10/11/1997
Ian and Ros are in Italy looking for Cindy and the boys. They are joined by Grant and Phil, who end up being arrested after a fight. Ros eventually finds Cindy in a nightclub.
Read More11/11/1997
Ros arranges a very important meeting. Phil and Grant take matters into their own hands.
Read More12/11/1997
Ian tries to get Cindy into bed to kill time while Grant and Phil take Steven and Peter to the airport. They all meet up later and get on the plane as Cindy arrives to see them depart.
Read More13/11/1997
Ian arrives home with the boys and it's Joe and Lorraine's leaving party. Annie and Ian go to hear the election results at the Town Hall.
Read More14/11/1997
Ian loses the election but vows to stand again. Lorraine and Joe leave for Bolton. Cindy returns, determined to get her children back.
Read More17/11/1997
Cindy's return to the Square leaves Ian reeling. Bianca is sulking about Jacques. Nigel visits Julie with a raunchy French video. Peggy organises a party.
Read More18/11/1997
Bianca interrupts Robbie's flirtation attempts with Mary. Grant tells Phil that he and Tiffany are doing a runner and going to a posh restaurant in town.
Read More20/11/1997
Clare tries to regain a lost friendship. Phil and Annie explore dangerous new territory. Ian is given a chance to take his revenge.
Read More24/11/1997
Ricky secretly buys a cot for the newly finished nursery. When Bianca has her scan the baby is found to have spina bifida. Annie has an interesting offer for Ian about a restaurant.
Read More25/11/1997
Ricky and Bianca are faced with a terrible dilemma. Ian and Annie become partners in the restaurant. Ian fights against Cindy's access to the kids.
Read More27/11/1997
Ricky takes Bianca to the hospital to have an abortion. Robbie is trying to impress Mary. Cindy and Ian argue about access to the children.
Read More01/12/1997
Bianca grieves the loss of her baby, and Ricky doesn't handle the situation very well. Mark's virus is at undetectable levels, but his good news is marred by the arrival of Connor.
Read More02/12/1997
Bianca is coming to terms with losing her baby. Frank Butcher returns, making a fuss over grandson Jacque which Roy doesn't appreciate.
Read More04/12/1997
Frank offers to help Roy out of his business difficulties but is rejected. There is a poor turnout for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.
Read More08/12/1997
Mark invites Sanjay to the panto with him and Jessie. Cindy visits the kids and annoys Mary. Peggy and George decide to spent the weekend away - but in separate rooms.
Read More09/12/1997
Simon demands a heart to heart with Tony, and Frank offers to help Bianca and Tony.
Read More11/12/1997
Peggy puts her foot down and Terry makes Tony face reality about his mother.
Read More15/12/1997
Bianca, Ricky, Frank and Pat attend Natasha's funeral. Aunt Sal arrives at the Vic after an argument with Harold. Ros updates Ian on news of Cindy. Frank offers to look after Jacques.
Read More16/12/1997
Cindy and Ian face a tense day in court. Roy disapproves when Pat spies an opportunity with Frank.
Read More18/12/1997
Mark arranges a Panto trip. Peggy and George plan a trip away. Ian finds Cindy's mobile phone.
Read More22/12/1997
Tony invites Polly to spend Christmas with the Hills. Terry and Irene have a passionate night in. Tiffany feels worthless as Aunt Sal tries to take over. Roy suffers a heart attack.
Read More23/12/1997
Tiffany and Grant find their patience tested to the limit by Aunt Sal after she loses baby Courtney. Terry and Irene struggle to keep their night of passion a secret.
Read More25/12/1997
Cindy arrives at Ian's on a mission to get her kids back. Tony confronts Terry and Irene. Tiffany and Grant are in conflict over flirting. Alex comforts Kathy.
Read More26/12/1997
Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will he be able to accept their love? Kathy is at the vicarage with Alex. Will Phil regret his behaviour?
Read More29/12/1997
Boxing day festivities continue downstairs at the Vic while upstairs tempers flare and a violent story unfolds.
Read More30/12/1997
Grant and Phil try to save their marriages, but this time it may be too late for both of them.
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