Summary[]
Michelle prepares to take Vicki for her six-monthly check-up at the hospital. Kathy panics when Laurie invites her to a weekend away. Shireen and Sohail suggest that Sufia plans a romantic evening for her and Ashraf.
| A man breaks into the Vic and tries to steal alcohol, but he is caught by Paul and chased through the market before he can take anything.
Danny notices Michelle and Vicki waiting for their bus at the bus stop - he offers them a lift. Michelle notices a present on the passenger seat and wrongly assumes it is for her. Danny awkwardly puts it in the glove compartment. Marge remains emotional over her mother, so Dot tends to her needs. Trevor wonders where his giro cheque has gotten to when he does not receive it. Michelle returns from the hospital and visits Pauline, deciding it is time she met Danny. They agree to meet in the Vic in the evening. Diane and Paul plan to host a game of strip trivial pursuit at the Vic and invite Marie, Ricky, Shireen, Sohail and Trevor. Marge helps Dot out after pulling herself together. Ashraf phones his secret lover and agrees to meet her. Pauline meets Danny, but is not impressed with him. She makes the atmosphere awkward. Sufia cries alone at home when Ashraf does not show up for their romantic meal. Danny tells Michelle that it is the day of his wedding anniversary. Pat walks in on Ricky stripping during the game of strip trivial pursuit. Danny leaves the Vic to see his wife. Kathy agrees to go on the weekend away with Laurie. He promises her he does not want her for sex. Ashraf returns home after spending time with his secret lover. Sufia gets upset, but Ashraf does not provide sympathy. He tells her he will do what he wants. Shireen and Sohail walk in on their parents row. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Ashraf Karim - Aftab Sachak
- Sufia Karim - Rani Singh
- Sohail Karim - Ronny Jhutti
- Shireen Karim - Nisha Kapur
- Diane Butcher - Sophie Lawrence
- Paul Priestley - Mark Thrippleton
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Kathy Beale - Gillian Taylforth
- Laurie Bates - Gary Powell
- Michelle Fowler - Susan Tully
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Arthur Fowler - Bill Treacher
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Marge Green - Pat Coombs
- Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks - Nick Berry
- Sharon Watts - Letitia Dean
- Pat Butcher - Pam St. Clement
- Trevor Short - Phil McDermott
- Vicki Fowler - Samantha Leigh Martin (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Marie - Vicky Murdock
- Danny Whiting - Saul Jephcott
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
- 45 Albert Square - Kitchen and backroom
- Bridge Street Market
- First Til Last
- Launderette
- Turpin Road
- 55 Victoria Road - Kitchen, living room and hallway
Notes[]
- Radio Times synopsis: 'I want Mum to meet Danny - and the sooner we get it over with, the better...'
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 17,870,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).