Summary[]
The new owner of the Queen Vic keeps things quiet, while Gianni gives Jackie his own surprise. Irene confesses to Rosa.
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Dan picks up the post and there's a large envelope for Phil. Steve gets one Christmas card in total - from Jeff! Jackie asks him to come to the di Marcos with her. He refuses, saying he's booked into a nice hotel on the coast, with a swimming pool and jacuzzi. As he walks out, the phone rings and it's a message from his solicitor asking him to ring on a very important matter. Dot insists that Barry and Ricky help her carol singers. However, they and Robbie are the only people there, and Dot is awful at singing! Lisa asks Melanie if it's true what they said about Kathy. Melanie refuses to spread gossip, but Lisa says it does explain why Phil was so funny about her last time she was here. Ian tells Kathy he has to see Peggy about the Vic, and Kathy asks why he has to go. When Ian leaves, Kathy asks Melanie not to tell Ian, and Melanie says half the Square knows - he'll find out sooner or later. When Melanie is serving, Pat mentions Kathy and Melanie says she won't set foot in here after yesterday. Pat asks what happened. Gianni asks Beppe what to get Jackie - it has to be a big surprise. Beppe says he has a choice of a weekend away, dinner or a diamond and asks him how much he wants to spend. Beppe has another suggestion and Gianni thinks he'll look stupid. Beppe says that's the charm - she will love him for it. Ian tells Melanie that the hospital told him that Lucy's test results will have to wait until after Christmas. Melanie is surprised. Irene worries about Troy going off to work, and when Rosa chats about Troy flirting with her she grabs Rosa and tells her to keep away from him. Rosa is astonished and Irene apologises and rushes off. Rosa finds her and they talk about it, with Irene in tears. Rosa says she has to finish it. Josie asks Kim why she's telling her she's on a diet but stuffing her face with sweets. Kim says she's fat and Josie says she will stop modelling right away and no more starving herself. Sam asks Phil to come with her to the di Marcos for lunch and he says he might. She tells Peggy that he might be coming and they have to make up some time and it's all Kathy's fault! Jackie tells Beppe she can't find her keys and asks him to help her break in. When they get in, Gianni is half-dressed in a Santa suit! Jackie bursts into laughter. They get into bed and Jackie says he knows how much he means to her. Gianni says she doesn't tell him, so she says she loves him. Frank hears that Ian made a very generous bid for the Vic and he has won the auction. Terry and Rosa are phoned to say they didn't get it. Ian arrives in the Vic and Melanie asks what he's doing here. He tells Frank and Peggy to keep it quiet from Melanie. Frank says they're just waiting on Grant to sign the deeds. Ian asks if it will be a problem. Peggy asks if Kathy has told him about Grant. Ian returns to find Phil at Kathy's. He asks her if it's true. Kathy says it just happened. Ian replies, "You know what people are going to say about you." Phil says it's no-one else's business, and he leaves. Kathy asks why Ian was talking to Peggy, and he says he got the Vic, and Melanie is in for a big surprise for her Christmas present. Phil opens his mail, and finds Grant's half of the Vic and the keys, and it's all signed over to Phil to do what he wants with it. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Kathy Mitchell - Gillian Taylforth
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Melanie Healy - Tamzin Outhwaite
- Peggy Butcher - Barbara Windsor
- Frank Butcher - Mike Reid
- Janine Butcher - Charlie Brooks
- Beppe di Marco - Michael Greco
- Sam Mitchell - Danniella Westbrook
- Gianni di Marco - Marc Bannerman
- Jackie Owen - Race Davies
- Irene Raymond - Roberta Taylor
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Rosa di Marco - Louise Jameson
- Robbie Jackson - Dean Gaffney
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Troy Harvey - Jamie Jarvis
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Lisa Shaw - Lucy Benjamin
- Jamie Mitchell - Jack Ryder
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Steve Owen - Martin Kemp
- Dan Sullivan - Craig Fairbrass
- Josie McFarlane - Joan Hooley
- Kim McFarlane - Krystle Williams
- Nina Harris - Troy Titus-Adams
- Ben Mitchell - Morgan Whittle
Recurring cast[]
- Martha - Martha Ross (uncredited)
- Winston - Ulric Browne (uncredited)
- Jim - Glen Cooper (uncredited)
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public and upstairs flat
- 5 Albert Square - Living room and kitchen
- 29 Albert Square - Kitchen and hallway
- 43B Albert Square - Living room, hallway and kitchen
- Bridge Street
- Bridge Street Market
- First Til Last
- Bridge Street Café
- Turpin Road
- George Street
- Giuseppe's - Kitchen
- Walford East Tube Station
Notes[]
- This extra episode was broadcast on Christmas Eve at 8.00pm.
- Jim the postman speaks to Dan at the start of the episode but is uncredited.
- The actress who voiced the caller on Steve's answering machine is uncredited despite having a line of dialogue.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 12,730,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).
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