Summary[]
Phil's life is in turmoil as past comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Matthew faces danger in prison.
Frank is unrepentant after his clash with Grant. Roy warns him to tread carefully. Grant continues to goad Frank in the Vic. Frank steps across the bar to confront him. A furious row ensues. Grant tears into Frank, blaming him for Tiffany's death. Peggy intervenes and takes Grant to one side. Grant crumbles, overwhelmed by feelings of loss and self-doubt. Peggy urges him to forgive Frank but he can't. Rosa is livid when she catches Teresa working the stall. Their shouting match is the talk of the market. Beppe persuades Gary to invest in E20. He invites the family over to celebrate. Rosa is reluctant to bless Beppe's venture. Teresa intervenes and tears into her mother. Teresa goes too far. Rosa disowns her for abandoning Giuseppe's. Carol returns to work. She soon finds herself suffocated by people's concern. Dot and Pauline continue to stifle Carol in the Vic. Dot puts her foot in it when she inquires about the baby. At the end of her tether, Carol candidly tells them she's had an abortion. Matthew is running scared. The heavies continue to harass him. Cornered in his cell, Matthew stands up to them. They hand him a savage beating in response. Steve intervenes and forces them out. He goes to help Matthew. The warders arrive as Steve stands over a badly beaten Matt. Steve pleads with Matthew to explain as they cart him away - Matthew stays silent. Lisa can't contain her excitement after Phil promises to cook a romantic dinner for her. Struck by Phil's candour, Lisa invites him back to hers. As they walk back they kiss. A passenger comes out of a black cab and sees them - it is Kathy! |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Kathy Mitchell - Gillian Taylforth
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Lisa Shaw - Lucy Benjamin
- Matthew Rose - Joe Absolom
- Steve Owen - Martin Kemp
- Grant Mitchell - Ross Kemp
- Peggy Butcher - Barbara Windsor
- Frank Butcher - Mike Reid
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Teresa di Marco - Leila Birch
- Beppe di Marco - Michael Greco
- Gianni di Marco - Marc Bannerman
- Rosa di Marco - Louise Jameson
- Jackie Owen - Race Davies
- Carol Jackson - Lindsey Coulson
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Roy Evans - Tony Caunter
- Nina Harris - Troy Titus-Adams
- Jamie Mitchell - Jack Ryder
- Melanie Healy - Tamzin Outhwaite
- Mick McFarlane - Sylvester Williams
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Sarah Hills - Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Ben Mitchell - Morgan Whittle (uncredited)
Recurring cast[]
- Tracey - Jane Slaughter (uncredited)
- Michael - Michael Leader (uncredited)
- Ina Foot - Ina Clare (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
Notes[]
- Return of Kathy Mitchell and Ben Mitchell (now portrayed by Morgan Whittle) - last seen on 10 April 1998.