Episode 4616 (4 April 2013)

Summary[]

It is the day of Dot's court hearing to decide if she will lose her home. Fearful of what may happen, Dot heads off alone. Meanwhile, Roxy speaks to Jack about Ronnie.

Poppy and Fatboy make Dot breakfast for her day in court. She refuses to have anyone accompany her and rejects support from Jack and Max too. Cora drags the truth from Fatboy and Poppy. Dot arrives at court. She's grateful when Ian arrives for moral support. In court, Dot's solicitor Lindsay Bassett spins a story that Dot's lodgers were house sitters. Dot objects - she won't lie. Poppy and Fatboy arrive. Back on the Square, Cora rallies everyone to the Vic to show support for Dot. In court, the council recommend outright possession of Dot's house. Fatboy speaks in Dot's defence and Dot makes a heartfelt speech, pleading that her house isn't just a house – it's her home. Later, Dot enters the Vic with Ian, suspicious to see everyone gathered. Dot announces the council are letting her keep her house.

Kirsty's fed up that she and Max have no privacy at the B&B and insists they secure No 47A. Later, she's annoyed to find Max sorting food for Dot's party with Tanya and is convinced he puts everyone before her. Sharon tells Max that Tanya misses him.

Roxy gets a call from Ronnie but neglects to tell Alfie. In the gym office, Roxy finds Jack about to burn his unopened letter and stops him, revealing Ronnie told her that she wrote to Jack. Roxy insists Jack owes it to himself to read it now Ronnie's being released. Jack recalls the first time he saw Ronnie. Jack questions how Roxy can be with Alfie after everything that happened. Roxy admits she didn't tell Ronnie about her and Alfie but thinks Jack should know what Ronnie has to say, leaving him to contemplate Ronnie's letter. Finally, he opens it. Later in the Vic, Jack's all smiles and enthuses he can't wait to marry Sharon.

Credits[]

Main cast[]

Dot Branning - June Brown
Poppy Meadow - Rachel Bright
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb - Ricky Norwood
Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
Cora Cross - Ann Mitchell
Roxy Mitchell - Rita Simons
Jack Branning - Scott Maslen
Sharon Rickman - Letitia Dean
Tanya Cross - Jo Joyner
Max Branning - Jake Wood
Kirsty Branning - Kierston Wareing
Lauren Branning - Jacqueline Jossa
Abi Branning - Lorna Fitzgerald
Alfie Moon - Shane Richie
Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
Tommy Moon - Ralfie White, Shane White (uncredited)

Recurring cast[]

Jim - Glen Cooper (uncredited)
Tracey - Jane Slaughter (uncredited)
Sarah - Sarah McGrath (uncredited)
Maggs - Margaret Heald (uncredited)
Alex - unknown actor (uncredited)

Guest cast[]

Lindsey Bassett - Susie Emmett
Judge - Barbara Wilshere
Council Solicitor - Tim Wallers