Summary[]
Elizabeth's presence in the Beales' flat causes tension between Ian, Kathy and Pete. Sue refuses to sit around and wait for her baby. Donna tries to get Den's attention at the Vic but is unsuccessful.
| Arthur dresses smartly, raising Lou's interest. She learns Arthur and Pauline have the Karim's round for afternoon tea and assumes Arthur will lose his job.
Colin asks Darren whether the mobile disco service is worthy of Barry's investment. Darren admits there is a risk in the business but believes it is will be a success. Colin visits Barry and gives him his £200 to join Darren's mobile disco service, while Ian also raises his £200 for the business. Elizabeth asks Ian how he got the money - he admits he sold his motorbike. Edie phones Mary to tell her she is in London. Mary tells Chris she phoned her mother for advice as she was concerned for his health. Pete learns that Ian has sold his motorbike and clips him round the ear for his cheek in front of the customers and staff at the café. Edie arrives and is not happy to see Chris. Barry and Ian give Darren their £200. Darren draws up some papers for them to sign, stating it makes their business legal. Magda finds Donna at the Vic and insists she has a drink with her. Darren gives Tom money so that he will let him use the community hall for a disco. Elizabeth and Ian return to the flat while Kathy and Pete are out, giving them time together alone. Magda has a go at Donna for trying it on with Simon and then cries and apologises for her behaviour. Kathy has a meeting with the Samaritans and returns to the Square devastated, having been fired. She heads home with Pete to find Elizabeth and Ian on the sofa together. She is not happy with him. The Karims visit Arthur and Pauline and Arthur confesses his theft crime. Ashraf agrees to let Arthur keep his job at the shop as he has already paid for his crime. Mary returns home to find Chris and Edie together. Edie tries to sort things out with Chris but he turns on her, and then Mary does too. Edie cries, feeling like her family have turned against her. Mary hugs a broken Edie and Chris then also joins. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Mary Smith - Linda Davidson
- Chris Smith - Allan O'Keefe
- Ali Osman - Nejdet Salih
- Sue Osman - Sandy Ratcliff
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Guizin Osman - Ishia Bennison
- Donna Ludlow - Matilda Ziegler
- Magda 'Mags' Czajkowski - Kathryn Apanowicz
- Pat Wicks - Pam St Clement
- Den Watts - Leslie Grantham
- Arthur Fowler - Bill Treacher
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Sufia Karim - Rani Singh
- Ashraf Karim - Aftab Sachak
- Lou Beale - Anna Wing
- Michelle Holloway - Susan Tully
- Carmel Roberts - Judith Jacob
- Darren Roberts - Gary McDonald
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Kathy Beale - Gillian Taylforth
- Pete Beale - Peter Dean
- Colin Russell - Michael Cashman
- Barry Clark - Gary Hailes
- George 'Lofty' Holloway - Tom Watt
- Tom Clements - Donald Tandy
- Martin Fowler - Jon Peyton Price (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
Locations[]
- The Queen Victoria - Public
- 23B Albert Square - Backroom
- 45 Albert Square - Backroom
- Bridge Street Market
- Launderette
- Café Osman
- Turpin Road
- The Dagmar - Bar
- 14B Walford Towers - Living room/kitchen
Notes[]
- Last appearance of Sufia Karim until 20 October 1988.
- Radio Times synopsis: 'You just keep your hands to yourself, Donna.'
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 20,100,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).