Summary[]
Nigel is in for some last minute surprises before waving goodbye to Albert Square. Sarah makes a decision to hold onto her man and Tony reveals his true feelings about his mum's man.
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Terry's friend Larry arrives and tries to persuade Tony to organise a stag night in Soho. Lenny finds out from Mick that Lola was trying to be friendly and that not every girl he meets wants to sleep with him. A strange woman is looking for Lenny; she tells Huw she will come back later. There are workmen in the Vic sorting out the leaks. Peggy is still upset over Grant, and Phil is shocked to discover that Grant hit his mother. Tiffany overhears them talking about her marriage. Peggy says that Grant should have tried harder. It's Nigel's last day in Albert Square. He visits Dot, who reluctantly lets him in. They talk about the past and of the baby Dot had aborted. Nigel asks Dot to come to Scotland. She refuses. Nigel wanders around the Square with his plate of sandwiches to go with his farewell drink but everyone seems too busy. He goes back to his flat for the last time. Everyone is in the Vic and they have a farewell party for Nigel. They all reminisce about Nigel's time in the Square, before Nigel, Julie, Josh and Clare head off for Scotland. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Nigel Bates - Paul Bradley
- Julie Haye - Karen Henthorn
- Clare Bates - Gemma Bissix
- Josh Saunders - Jon Lee
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Peggy Mitchell - Barbara Windsor
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Tiffany Mitchell - Martine McCutcheon
- Bianca Butcher - Patsy Palmer
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Irene Hills - Roberta Taylor
- Tony Hills - Mark Homer
- Simon Raymond - Andrew Lynford
- Mark Fowler - Todd Carty
- Ruth Fowler - Caroline Paterson
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Roy Evans - Tony Caunter
- Sanjay Kapoor - Deepak Verma
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Robbie Jackson - Dean Gaffney
- Michael Rose - Russell Floyd
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Huw Edwards - Richard Elis
- Lenny Wallace - Desune Coleman
- Mick McFarlane - Sylvester Williams
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Mary Flaherty - Melanie Clark Pullen
- Sarah Hills - Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Matthew Rose - Joe Absolom
- Alex Healy - Richard Driscoll
- Rosa di Marco - Louise Jameson
- Teresa di Marco - Leila Birch
- Nicky di Marco - Carly Hillman
- Martin Fowler - James Alexandrou
- Sonia Jackson - Natalie Cassidy
- Courtney Mitchell - Carissa O'Meara, Josephine O'Meara (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Larry - Peter Craze
- Lola Christie - Diane Parish
- Alice McMahon - Carli Norris
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public and hallway
- 46 Albert Square - Kitchen, hallway and rooftop balcony
- 45 Albert Square - Living room
- Bridge Street
- Bridge Street Market
- Kathy's Café
- Walford Video
- George Street
- 91 George Street - Living room and hallway
- Willow Court - Interior
- Dot's flat (Willow Court) - Living room and bedroom
Notes[]
- Final appearance of Josh Saunders.
- Last appearance of Julie Haye until 6 January 2025, where she is heard on a voicemail.
- Last appearance of Nigel Bates until 24 December 2024.
- Last appearance of Clare Bates until 1 February 2008.
- Last appearance of Dot Cotton until 5 November 1998.
- Last appearance of Sonia Jackson until 7 September 1998.
- Carli Norris makes her first appearance in EastEnders, playing character Alice McMahon. She would return in 2016 as a recast of Belinda Peacock.
- The episode featured a shortened version of Kathy's Theme rather than the regular doof-doofs before cutting to the end credits. This was the second time this theme was used - with the first being 10 April 1998 - and it is also the last time it was used.
- Radio Times synopsis: Nigel and Clare prepare to start a new life in Scotland, Ruth demands to be heard and Sarah takes action to get closer to Matthew.
Dialogue[]
PEGGY MITCHELL (about Grant and his marriage to Tiffany) He should try harder.
PHIL MITCHELL: Maybe he doesn't want to.
DOT COTTON: We've always been there for each other Nigel but now it's time to let go.