Summary[]
When Tony decides to confront Irene and Terry about their illicit behaviour, he's stunned to hear they plan to make it legal. Phil's behaviour threatens to spoil Kathy's plans when he goes back on an agreement to look after Ben. Meanwhile, over at Ian's house, the celebrations are in full swing, until Cindy arrives.
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Tiffany is disturbed by loud music coming from the bar. She goes down to find Grant and questions him about the ladies he was entertaining earlier. He tells her that nothing happened between him and them, and he was just trying to prove a point. The next morning, celebrations are in full swing around the Square. Ian is appointed to the task of hosting the Beale and Fowler family's Christmas dinner and Terry presents Irene with an unusual Christmas gift; a lovebird and a plastic budgie on the wrongdoings of Tony and Polly. Tiffany grows increasingly bitter towards Aunt Sal and her bickering on the care of Courtney. Alex prepares for the refuge Christmas dinner while Jeff is left home alone watching television. Pat and Barry spend their morning at the side of Roy's hospital bed and Kathy arrives to offer her condolences. Polly catches Irene and Terry sharing a passionate kiss. Tony confronts them after Polly informs him on what she's seen. Kathy promises Frank she'll remain quiet that Frank was the one who found Roy after his heart attack. As the Mitchell family Christmas dinner commences, Grant's temper is on thin ice with Tiffany after she shares a harmless kiss with Frank and later shares flirtatious comments with Conor. The knock-off Christmas angels from the market prove to be what they really are when the majority of them set alight. Phil lets Kathy down after promising to look after Ben while she helps out Alex and Sarah at the refuge, point blank refusing to do so at the last minute until Tiffany comes to the rescue. When Simon comes to visit Terry, Irene makes the visit very uncomfortable when she discusses Tony's and Polly's relationship. The Beale and Fowlers' happy day is disturbed with the entrance of Cindy. Mary is on the receiving end of both Ian and Cindy. Grant warns Tiffany to stay out of Phil and Kathy's business after taking on the task of looking after Ben, and he later storms out of the pub. Jeff turns up at the refuge at last minute and tells his son how proud he is of him and the pair exchange gifts. Ian witnesses Cindy getting into the car with Nick. Kathy has left the Christmas puddings she was supposed to take to the refuge at The Vic, so George and Peggy decide to take a walk and present them to her. Only, when the refuge is cleared, Kathy and Alex share a glass of wine which evolves into a passionate kiss just as Peggy and George get to the door! |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Kathy Mitchell - Gillian Taylforth
- Alex Healy - Richard Driscoll
- Peggy Mitchell - Barbara Windsor
- George Palmer - Paul Moriarty
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Tiffany Mitchell - Martine McCutcheon
- Grant Mitchell - Ross Kemp
- Simon Raymond - Andrew Lynford
- Annie Palmer - Nadia Sawalha
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Irene Hills - Roberta Taylor
- Sarah Hills - Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Tony Hills - Mark Homer
- Polly Becker - Victoria Gould
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Mark Fowler - Todd Carty
- Conor Flaherty - Seán Gleeson
- Martin Fowler - James Alexandrou
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Mary Flaherty - Melanie Clark Pullen
- Nigel Bates - Paul Bradley
- Clare Tyler - Gemma Bissix
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Bianca Butcher - Patsy Palmer
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Michael Rose - Russell Floyd
- Matthew Rose - Joe Absolom
- Susan Rose - Tilly Vosburgh
- Frank Butcher - Mike Reid
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Roy Evans - Tony Caunter
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Jeff Healy - Leslie Schofield
- Cindy Beale - Michelle Collins
- Steven Beale - Stuart Stevens
- Lucy Beale - Casey Anne Rothery
- Peter Beale - Alex Stevens
- Ben Mitchell - Matthew Silver (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Sal Martin - Anna Karen (credited as "Aunt Sal")
- Jessie Moore - Chelsey Paden
- Nick Holland - Dominic Taylor
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
- 3C Albert Square - Living room and kitchen
- 29 Albert Square - Living room, kitchen and hallway
- 31 Albert Square - Living room, kitchen and hallway
- 41 Albert Square - Hallway
- 87 George Street - Living room/kitchen and hallway
- Walford General Hospital - Private ward
- Walford Refuge - Exterior and dining area
Notes[]
- The Christmas episode was broadcast at the later time of 8.30pm.
- Radio Times synopsis: Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will Phil regret his behaviour?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 17,630,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).
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