Summary[]
As Masood frantically searches for Kamil, Zainab finally stands up to Yusef. Phil is hoping for a good family day and the Brannings try and make a Christmas to remember for Tanya.
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Masood leaves a note to warn Zainab that Yusef knows they kissed. Tamwar and Syed worry when they discover Kamil’s with a stranger - Laila. The family are leaving for the airport at 4pm. Yusef gives Zainab permission to go and say goodbye to Masood but tells her that there will be consequences. Pat’s annoyed when the kids moan about their presents, but is pleased they’re glad Bianca’s home. When Zainab insists that she won’t go to Pakistan, Yusef threatens to take Kamil. Michael’s arranged a lavish Christmas celebration at Butcher’s Joints for Janine but persuades her it means nothing if they can’t gloat about it. At the Mitchells, Shirley bosses Roxy, Ben and Jay around in the kitchen and have a laugh as they prepare the vegetables. Max looks at the frozen turkey and tells the kids they could always have pizza. Masood begs Afia for Laila’s address. Phil’s invited Heather, George and Andrew for lunch as Shirley’s Christmas present. Shirley apologies to Heather. Masood goes round to Jack's with Jane to see if he can help, but they are turned away by Derek. After Tamwar and Afia argue, she thinks of an address where Kamil might be. Yusef gives Zainab sleeping tablets but she spits them out. Janine and Michael take presents round to Pat’s. The kids are thrilled, the adults less so. With Jane's help, Masood goes in search for Kamil and they find Laila's house. Laila is surprised to see Masood - Yusef said he was dead. Lauren and Max ineptly try to prepare dinner, reminding Abi it could be Tanya’s last Christmas. Tanya overhears and tells them they better make it a good one. At the B&B, Denise opens the black parcel from ‘Santa’ and finds two half toy cars and a memory stick containing Phil’s taped confession about the cut and shut cars. There’s also a note, ‘Phil Mitchell killed Kevin’. Zainab tries to sneak out but Yusef drags her back into the bedroom. Afia hears the shouting. When Zainab insists that she’d rather die than go to Pakistan, Yusef drags her to the open window. She knees him in the groin and flees the house. Masood and Jane return with Kamil. Thanking God, Zainab's about to go to him when Yusef appears behind her and grabs her. Finding the house empty, Masood and Jane fear they’re too late. A distraught Afia runs to Tamwar and reveals that it was Yusef who set Zainab on fire. Zainab invites Yusef to hit her, revealing Masood’s got Kamil. She berates Yusef - he’s a sick man. She lunges at him and he starts to cry - she’s right, he’ll go. Shirley realises that Ben is Phil’s stalker, having overheard him telling Lola about the envelopes in Heather’s bag. Zainab tells Yusef that when she comes back to the house with Kamil, he will be gone. Yusef’s emotional but when Zainab insists he won’t take Masood’s life. Yusef replies she can’t stop him. Shirley confronts Ben, who panics and implores her not to tell Phil. Shirley tells him to pack and leave after Christmas. Denise is in shock as Kim wonders who sent the recording and note. Patrick insists that they still have an open house, whilst they think things through. Derek wants Max’s seat at the head of the table and takes his opportunity to nab it after Phil’s visit. Jack refuses to let Roxy give Amy her present. Roxy’s upset and performs an impromptu puppet show outside. The Masoods’ burst into the house as Yusef drags a drugged, unconscious Zainab upstairs. Masood punches Yusef. Roxy’s thrilled when Jack softens and lets her spend time with Amy. Afia lets Yusef leave before the police arrive. Denise throws a brick through the windscreen of Phil’s Jag. Alfie hears Kat telling Jean how lucky she is on the nannycam. He puts the nannycam down and misses Kat admitting to Jean that she doesn’t think Alfie loves her. Denise confronts realises that Shirley knew about Kevin. Phil goes round to the Brannings' tells Jack that he must get the evidence back. Derek sends Phil away. Shirley’s furious - Phil could go down for this. Ben insists that it’s been a long time coming. Shenice is wary of Jean but, after a little reassurance from Alfie, offers Jean the job of Nanny Christmas. Waking, Zainab tells Masood she’s sorry and loves him. They kiss.Happy, Masood returns to the B&B to get his things, but discovers Yusef sitting on his bed, lit match in hand and petrol can by his side. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Doctor Yusef Khan - Ace Bhatti
- Masood Ahmed - Nitin Ganatra
- Zainab Khan - Nina Wadia
- Tamwar Masood - Himesh Patel
- Afia Masood - Meryl Fernandes
- Syed Masood - Marc Elliot
- Amira Masood - Preeya Kalidas
- Alfie Moon - Shane Richie
- Kat Moon - Jessie Wallace
- Jean Slater - Gillian Wright
- Anthony Moon - Matt Lapinskas
- Tyler Moon - Tony Discipline
- Shenice Quinn - Lily Harvey
- Kim Fox - Tameka Empson
- Denise Fox - Diane Parish
- Patrick Trueman - Rudolph Walker
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Shirley Carter - Linda Henry
- Ben Mitchell - Joshua Pascoe
- Jay Mitchell - Jamie Borthwick
- Lola Pearce - Danielle Harold
- Billy Mitchell - Perry Fenwick
- Roxy Mitchell - Rita Simons
- Jack Branning - Scott Maslen
- Derek Branning - Jamie Foreman
- Max Branning - Jake Wood
- Tanya Jessop - Jo Joyner
- Cora Cross - Ann Mitchell
- Lauren Branning - Jacqueline Jossa
- Abi Branning - Lorna Fitzgerald
- Jane Beale - Laurie Brett
- Heather Trott - Cheryl Fergison
- Andrew Cotton - Ricky Grover
- Carol Jackson - Lindsey Coulson
- Bianca Butcher - Patsy Palmer
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Whitney Dean - Shona McGarty
- Tiffany Butcher - Maisie Smith
- Morgan Butcher - Devon Higgs
- Liam Butcher - James Forde
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Janine Butcher - Charlie Brooks
- Michael Moon - Steve John Shepherd
- Oscar Branning - Neo Hall (uncredited)
- Amy Mitchell - Amelie Conway (uncredited)
- George Trott - Joshua Jacobs (uncredited)
- Kamil Masood - Arian Chikhlia (uncredited)
- Tommy Moon - Ralfie White, Shane White (uncredited)
Recurring cast[]
- Winston - Ulric Browne (uncredited)
- Jim - Glen Cooper (uncredited)
- Maggs - Margaret Heald (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Laila - Manjeet Mann
Notes[]
- The Christmas episode was broadcast on a Sunday at 9pm and was one hour long.
- Cannonball by Little Mix is heard playing at Phil's house.
- Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade is heard playing in Kat and Alfie's flat.
- Lee Sheward was credited as the stunt co-ordinator of this episode, while Colin Garry and Ed Smith were responsible for the special effects.