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Episode 6047-6048 (25 December 2019)

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Summary[]

Christmas Day arrives in Albert Square but there is not much festive joy for Phil. Having finally learned Sharon and Keanu's secret, he puts his revenge plan into action - although it is surely only a matter of time before he unleashes his full fury. Linda hits rock bottom, with the rest of her family in turmoil when she is nowhere to be found. Sonia catches Martin trying to flee and berates him for his selfishness, while the Slaters learn there is nothing like good neighbours.

Phil hands Ben a gun. Ben reassures Phil that Keanu will be dead by the end of the day. Sharon smiles at a present Phil has put under the tree for the unborn baby.

Martin packs a bag, ready to flee the Square. Sonia catches him and stops him leaving.

Linda wakes in hospital with Lee by her side. Mick is determined to enjoy Christmas, despite Linda's absence.

Sonia talks Martin out of leaving.

Denise and Jack arrive at Number 20 to spend Christmas with Patrick and Sheree. Patrick reveals Sheree has had to go out.

Bex tells Martin she wants her 'old' dad back.

Phil cancels Christmas at Number 55. Louise asks Lisa if she and Keanu can spend it with her.

Ben enlists Martin to get rid of Keanu.

Lee supports a hungover Linda. She feels she has ruined Christmas.

Jean talks to Daniel via voicemail. Kat decides she is going to find someone to take the family on for a meal.

Dot is horrified to learn someone has tried to take £5000 from her bank account. Dotty points the finger at Martin.

Martin is apprehensive over Ben's request to have him kill Keanu.

Linda spots a patient being given gin.

Mo asks Honey if her family can eat with hers. Kathy notices Kat sat alone on Turpin Road and encourages her to bring her family over to Number 45. Kheerat overhears Kat talking to Kathy about the difficulty her family is in.

Phil confronts Sharon over her affair with Keanu. Louise asks Keanu if he is the father of Sharon's baby. Keanu confirms he is. Phil rages at Sharon. Sharon retaliates and details her affair with Keanu. She then begs him to stay with her and expresses hope that they can overcome the affair. Keanu tells Louise everything. She is speechless.

Kat, Kush and Mo separately arrange Christmas lunch with three different clans.

Phil tricks Sharon into thinking everything is okay and then reveals he has changed his will and started divorce proceedings. Sharon brings Dennis into her pleas to keep Phil - he reminds her that he adopted him over two years ago and has as much right to keep him as she does. He kicks Sharon out onto the Square, humiliating her. Keanu begs Louise to flee with him. She agrees to.

Martin prepares to kill Keanu.

Mick goes to pick Linda up from hospital - he is stunned when the nurse informs him she has left. Linda sits on George Street with a bottle of gin in her hand.

Phil heads to the Vic to be with his family.

Sonia issues Dotty a stern warning over her accusations towards Martin.

Kim video calls the Foxes from Scotland. Sheree finally returns from her rendezvous.

The Slaters eat with the Taylors and then head to the Beales' house. Sharon heads to Number 5 to see Ian.

Kheerat tells Jags and Vinny they are going to help the Slaters.

Keanu and Louise find a van to escape in. Keanu notices Louise is uneasy. She tells Keanu never to cross a Mitchell, as Martin chloroforms him.

Sharon tells Ian everything.

The Slaters have their third meal with Billy and Honey.

Denise confronts Sheree on her whereabouts.

The Panesars find the Slaters and take them to the Vic for a drink. Sharon heads to the Vic and finds Phil. She announces her affair to the Square before trying to get Dennis back. She is distraught when Dennis chooses Phil over her. Karen worries for Keanu after realising Phil knows everything.

Mick suffers a panic attack over Linda when he cannot find her.

A gunshot rings out in a warehouse. Martin emerges.

The Panesars tell the Slaters they can keep Number 31.

Sheree kisses a sleeping Patrick's forehead as she cries and leaves.

Martin returns and shows Ben footage of him shooting Keanu. He makes Ben crush the van involved in the hit-and-run. Phil feels victorious. Martin cries as he burns evidence.

Credits[]

Main cast[]

Recurring cast[]

Guest cast[]

Locations[]

  • Albert Square
  • The Queen Victoria - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
  • Deals on Wheels
  • 18 Albert Square - Living room/kitchen
  • 20 Albert Square - Living room/kitchen and hallway
  • 23B Albert Square - Living room/kitchen
  • 25 Albert Square - Kitchen, living room and hallway
  • 31 Albert Square - Kitchen, Jean's bedroom and hallway
  • 43 Albert Square - Living/dining room
  • 45 Albert Square - Living/dining room
  • Turpin Road
  • Turpin Way
  • Mitchell's Autos
  • George Street
  • 55 Victoria Road - Kitchen, living/dining room and hallway
  • Walford General Hospital - Ward
  • Unknown warehouse exterior

Notes[]

  • Radio Times synopsis: Having discovered Sharon and Keanu's secret, Phil puts his revenge plan into action.
  • Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 7,207,196 viewers (6th place).
  • This Christmas special is a one hour-long episode, broadcast at 9:30pm.
  • Ray De-Haan is the credited stunt co-ordinator of this episode.
  • Return of Kim Fox, last seen on 23 July 2019. The character appears via video call. Her next appearance is on 16 November 2020.
  • Stay Another Day by East 17 is heard playing at the end of the episode.
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