Sean makes contact with Roxy and Stacey as the new year dawns, but what is he planning?

Sean returns to say goodbye to Roxy and Amy, and Whitney struggles to fit in.

Tanya is forced to make a decision that will affect her family's future.

Max reels from recent revelations as he struggles to keep his family together.

Dot discovers the truth behind Nick's return, and Janine sets her devilish plan in motion.

Janine shows Jay who is in control as her dirty work comes to light.

Dot struggles with Nick's proposition, but will she agree to his demands?

Lucas faces the wrath of Denise, and even a surprise proposal fails to win her over.

Denise realises her mistake with a little help from Zainab, but is it too late for Lucas?

Lucas and Denise's engagement celebrations are brought to an abrupt end.

Max prepares his family for Tanya's return, but how will she react to news about Lauren?

A hardened Tanya sets about rebuilding her life, leaving Abi feeling left out in the cold.

As Dotty excitedly prepares for Jim's visit, Dot reveals her anxieties to Bradley.

Dot is horrified by an unexpected guest, while Tanya discovers the truth about Lauren.

Billy's loyalties are put to the test by Janine, and Jay has a plan to save Marissa.

Janine's game-playing gets her into trouble with Jack, while Patrick faces heartache.

Janine gets her own back on Jack, while Max's idea of entertainment leaves Bradley cold.

As Jack dangles on a chain, will Janine win a prize? And Patrick finds solace at home.

Jane's nightmare day goes from bad to worse, and Janine makes her first mark on Walford.

Danielle is torn between Ronnie and Stacey, but which way will she turn?

Ronnie supports Danielle through a major decision, while Christian has a surprise visitor.

Ronnie breaks Danielle's heart. Bianca makes a shocking confession on Tiffany's birthday.

Ricky unwittingly discovers Bianca's secret, and Garry lays it on the line with Dawn.

Ricky and Bianca struggle with the truth, while Whitney's date ends in disaster.

Ricky discovers that Whitney is more damaged than anyone ever thought.

Shirl manages to hurt Heather, while Ricky and Bianca unite for a life-changing decision.

Peggy takes hold of her campaign, but the family are shocked by the result. Roxy turns down Jack's help, Danielle takes her relationship with her mother into a new direction, and Heather is cut deep by Minty's honesty.

As Peggy recuperates in hospital, Archie delivers an ultimatum. Danielle offers to babysit Amy, but ends up getting too close for Ronnie's comfort. Billy resolves to find Jay, and Lucas makes a suggestion to Chelsea. But will it backfire on him?

Chelsea brings Theo home for dinner, but does he have an ulterior motive? Archie reveals to Ronnie how he really feels about Peggy, finally bringing them closer. And Danielle decides to leave Walford for good, but she has one last thing to do before she goes.

Danielle shocks Archie to his core; will he be able to keep old secrets from coming to light? Ronnie suspects Roxy's relationship with Jack goes beyond Amy, and Max's date goes horribly wrong when his true intentions are revealed.

Danielle is bursting to tell the world her good news, but Archie has other plans. Peggy finally makes a decision about her campaign, and Ronnie has a surprise for Roxy.

Bradley finally manages to get the girl, but will she stick around once the truth is revealed? Janine spots an opportunity of the tall, dark and handsome variety, and Patrick finally opens up to Tommy.

Janine discovers Ricky and Bianca's secret. Bradley decides that honesty is the best policy, and Ronnie makes Archie's day.

Archie begins to realise that Danielle is a force to be reckoned with. Tiffany helps Janine realise that some secrets are worth keeping, and Ian's plan to help the family business backfires.

Danielle puts pressure on Archie, but has she gone too far? Janine tries to offer an olive branch to Peggy, while Jean's first day on the job does not go according to plan.

Archie abandons his own stag party to deal with Danielle, but how far will he go to stop her revealing the truth? Peggy is shocked to discover what her friends have in store for her at her hen party, and Roxy tries to keep her crush a secret.

Peggy wrestles with doubts about Archie, but the Mitchell wedding is rocked by Danielle's explosive revelations. Ronnie confronts Roxy about her feelings for Jack, and Janine plots revenge, until a devastating event changes everything.

The police talk to Ronnie about the accident. Ronnie’s concerned no one’s contacted her about Danielle’s body, but the police say they’ve called Danielle’s father. Roxy tries to stop Ronnie going to the Slaters’. Ronnie’s furious when Archie offers to take her to see Danielle. Stacey says that Danielle’s father, Andy, is coming to collect her things, it’s not the time for Ronnie to reveal who she is. Jack offers Ronnie his support. Stacey tells Andy Danielle came to Walford to find her birth mother. Ronnie follows Andy to the spot where Danielle died. At the Vic Stacey starts drinking. Archie arrives, and won’t leave until he’s seen Peggy. In the café Andy’s surprised to discover Ronnie was there when Danielle died. Ronnie offers to go with him to identify Danielle’s body. Roxy and Phil unwrap the picture of Danielle and Amy. Roxy tells Archie Peggy’s gone away and he’s not wanted. She throws his suitcase out the window. Janine finds Archie in the street and offers him her hand, he

Back in all her former glory, Peggy takes matters into her own hands. Darren finds help from an unexpected source, while Stacey delivers some home truths to Ronnie, and Tanya has some news for Max.

Zainab pretends that she is felling unwell and Masood is suspicious so doesn’t pass on the message that the book club is cancelled. Zainab is dressed up and ready to go out when the book club arrive at her house. She can’t get rid of them so texts Bob to say she will be late. Masood confides in Jane that he thinks Zainab is having an affair but Jane is not convinced. When Zainab goes to her meeting it is not with Bob but her son, Syed. Roxy receives a solicitor’s letter from Jack. They spend the afternoon in the park with Amy and have a good time. They are getting on well and later Jack rips up the solicitor’s letter and they kiss. Dotty shows Nick a picture she has drawn of her dream house where they will live once Dot is dead. Dot finds Nick in the kitchen and tells him to leave but he says he only wants to see Dotty. He returns the money he took in exchange for Dotty. Nick tells Dotty that from now on they will follow his plan and they agree to start making Dot appear conf

Syed and Zainab catch up. He was in Leeds for 3 years and had his own property company but lost everything as the market collapsed. He came to London to work and is now freelance. They talk about why he left and Syed asks after Masood. He admits it was hard not seeing his family. Zainab offers him some money but he refuses. When he takes Zainab to see the penthouse flat where he lives she says she is proud of him and his success. Syed tells her he really wants to pay them back. He has seen some properties he wants to buy which he would sell on for a good profit, only he has no money for a deposit and couldn’t get a mortgage. Zainab takes the brochure and says she will persuade Masood to invest. Jack tells Roxy they could be a family and Roxy is torn between what she wants and what she knows she must do. She confides in Christian about how she feels about Jack. Ronnie is going ahead with arrangements for the Christening and surprises Roxy when she puts Jack on the list. Ronnie tr

Zainab is angry when she talks to Masood about the property investment and he isn’t interested. Masood is suspicious when he overhears Zainab on the phone talking about the property and calls the last number dialled. Syed answers the phone. An angry Masood confronts Zainab with the truth. Zainab admits she saw Syed for the first time yesterday and tells Masood how sorry he is and that he wants to pay them back. Masood marches off to see Syed and they argue. Syed is upset that Masood took the blame for what happened; he is sorry but not thankful. Syed persuades Masood not to leave and they begin to get on. When the real owner of the flat arrives Masood realises Syed has lied about his current lifestyle and storms out. Syed runs after him and pleads for help. He has no job, no money and nowhere to live. Masood is angry that Syed lied and leaves. Jack continues to pursue Roxy but she brushes him off. Max tells Jack he always wants what he can’t get, he doesn’t want Roxy he ju

Phil warns Heather not to talk about him and Shirley but she lets it slip to Ben. Phil rejects Shirley’s calls. Shirley acts as if this doesn’t bother her. Ben plans to invite them to Billy’s meal. Phil finds out about the meal and says to Ben it isn’t happening. Ben admits it was Heather who told him about Shirley. Heather goes to see Phil who is drunk and annoyed. Phil shouts at Heather who stands up to him and locks him in the Arches. Masood and Zainab continue to argue about Syed. Syed comes to the house and tells Tamwar he wants to apologise and come home. Tamwar suggests it would be better if Syed left. Syed won't leave so Tamwar reluctantly accompanies him to the café. Janine introduces herself to Syed. Masood comes in but narrowly misses Syed. Syed admits to Tamwar that he has nothing and nowhere to go. Tamwar gives him money but Syed says it is his family he wants. Tamwar thinks Syed has gone but is shocked to see him going into Janine’s flat. Todd asks Whitney ou

Heather's actions against Phil lead to a medical emergency. Meanwhile, Zainab is thrilled to see her eldest son, Syed, but will Masood forgive him? And Whitney escapes Todd's advances, but meets a handsome stranger.

As Heather is rescued by Minty, Garry and Ben from her asthma attack, the doctor has some surprising news about her condition. As Whitney tells Todd to get lost, she is rescued by mystery guy. Roxy is shocked to find Phil in a drunken stupor, and his secret is out.

Heather shares something with the new doctor. Jay organises a birthday party for Billy.

Heather looks at her ultrasound photo. Dr Jenkins asks her if she’s told her friends she’s pregnant, Heather says she hasn’t even told the father. Heather writes a letter to the father. Heather carries her letter around all day. After talking to Ben, who says he was better off with just his mother, she burns the letter, deciding never to tell the father. Roxy’s upset because Ronnie’s bought Amy a new christening gown. Phil’s drunk again, but when Roxy asks Ronnie to sort him out, Ronnie just tells Phil not to drink in front of the baby. Roxy tells Jack her worries, he offers to help. He reassures Roxy she’s stronger than she thinks. Jack wants to be a proper dad to Amy. Ben tells Shirley everything’s worse now she’s going out with Phil. Jay draws on Phil’s face and puts Danielle’s locket around his neck, Phil breaks it when he wakes up. Ronnie’s distraught to discover what has happened. Zainab interrogates Tamwar about Syed’s girlfriend Amira. Zainab secretly searches for Amira’s

The day of the Christening. Roxy’s worried, Phil’s still drinking and the pub’s not decorated for the party. Ronnie struggles to write her speech, Roxy reassures her she’ll be a great godmother. Phil’s passed out on the living room floor, Roxy wakes him tells him not to come to the christening. Jack arrives to help, he asks Ronnie if she’s been drinking and tells her he misses her. Roxy realises Ronnie’s not coming to the Christening even though Roxy organised it for her. Phil and Ronnie drink together. Ronnie arrives at the church late and drunk. Roxy gets upset and runs out, Jack follows. Jack tells Roxy she’s not on her own. Ronnie sees them kiss. Syed’s happy when he’s invited to lunch at his parents’ house. Masood’s less thrilled by the idea, and is confused to find the table set for five. Syed is nervous when Masood tells him Zainab has invited Amira. Heather refuses the fatty breakfast Shirley’s made. At the launderette she hides her pregnancy book when Shirley comes in. S

Dot comes to the rescue at Amy's christening, and it is decision time for Jack and Ronnie. Heather fears for her future, and Zainab's plans backfire disastrously.

Peggy returns to find a Mitchell family in disarray, and Billy is backed into a corner by wicked Nick's demands. Meanwhile, Jack sets off on a romantic quest, but will he make it in time?

Phil's boozing throws the Mitchell women into chaos. Tanya has to deal with an uninvited guest on her date with Dr Jenkins, and Stacey comes under pressure. Meanwhile, Bradley tries to work out why Syd is giving him the cold shoulder.

Bradley is ecstatic when Syd shows she cares, but what is she hiding? Peggy is determined to stand by her son, if he will let her. Tanya's love life gets a diagnosis, while Jack and Ronnie go back to basics.

As Stacey's behaviour spirals out of control, she turns her attentions to an old flame. Bradley is desperate to know what is wrong with Syd, while Max wants a date with Tanya. Dot is terrified she is losing her mind, and Nick turns the screws on Billy.

Stacey is a mess; she refuses to stay home and heads out into the square. Dermot, Lister, Ian and Mo all want her attention but she has only one focus – to find Max. Her behaviour becomes more erratic and her responses more extreme. She loses the stall. She is rude to Bradley and steals his keys. She barges into Tanya’s and argues with her about Max. Stacey pretends she and Max are still an item and shows Tanya the keys. She insists it wasn’t just a cheap fling. They had planned a future together and he had got her a flat. Tanya throws her out. Stacey lets herself into Max’s and heads to his bedroom. Max and Tanya row and Max insists what Stacey said isn’t true. Stacey was a mistake and he is serious about a future with Tanya. He doesn’t deny that there was a flat. Tanya storms out. Max is furious to find Stacey in bed and tells her to get out. She is ruining his chances with Tanya. Stacey just wants some fun but Max tells her she is a state, she used to be sweet but her behav

Lucas works hard to cover his tracks as the family lay Trina to rest.

Owen returns to the Square, and this time he means business.

Patrick discovers Liz's secret and threatens to take matters into his own hands.

Sam declines Jack's job offer but ends up accepting a passionate kiss instead.

Archie invites Sam to lunch and tries to persuade her to move in, she’s tempted but Ricky thinks it’s a bad idea. Archie then asks Billy to move in. When Peggy refuses to give Billy a job, he decides to take up Archie’s offer. Janine arrives with a man from the council to sort out Archie’s wasps’ nest. She wonders what Archie’s plans are. When Archie mentions that in his day they used to smoke wasps out, Janine decides that’s exactly what they should do to the Mitchells’. Billy and Jay need somewhere to live, but they need a deposit first. Lucy taunts Jay about being homeless and later brags about how much her new phone cost. Lucy tells Ian she won the phone, but he confiscates it. Lucy persuades Jane to give the phone back. A hooded boy mugs Lucy. She falls to the floor injured, the mugger hesitates and pulls back his hood – it’s Jay. Syed waits nervously for the post. When he receives a text ‘Today £300 cash’, Syed complies, leaving the money in a phone box. Blackmailer Lucy uses

Archie’s decided against torching the Vic, even though Janine tells him if it looks like an inside job, the insurance won’t pay up and the Mitchells will be forced to sell. Janine tells Peggy that Billy’s living with Archie. Peggy’s angry and confronts Billy; she’s surprised when he stands up to her. Archie realises the Vic is going to be empty that night as the Vic is ‘on tour’ at the firework party. As Billy and Jay toast Archie, he visits Janine and hands her some matches, telling her he’s had a change of heart. They’re going to do it - and pin it on Billy. Ian’s time with Oscar goes well, and he tells Jane he’ll consider adopting. Then Lucy arrives home. When Ian finds out Lucy’s mugger was after her phone, he’s angry with Jane for giving it back to her. They argue and Jane’s upset when Ian refers to Lucy as ‘my’ daughter. Ian tells Jane no one will give her a child while she’s in a state like this. When Masood falls asleep in the café, Christian retrieves a card from the blackm

The fire in the barrel store starts to take hold, but when Archie hears Peggy shout, he quickly extinguishes the flames. Peggy’s suspicious but Archie insists the fire must have been started by kids, claiming he saw them run away. Janine tells Archie no one can prove he’s anything but a hero, but Archie’s haunted by the thought he could have killed Peggy. Peggy finds Billy’s wallet and summons Archie back to the Vic. Sure Archie started the fire, Peggy plies him with drink and shows him Billy’s wallet. Archie admits nothing. They kiss. Masood makes light of the kiss, but tells Jane it’s probably best if Ian and Zainab never find out. Lucy’s worried that Jane’s going to leave, but Ian reassures her. Jane and Ian talk, he tells her he’s willing to give the adoption a go. Jane’s excited, but soon realises Ian’s only doing it for her. Jane decides she needs to go away to think things through. Ian gives her an ultimatum, if she leaves now, she never comes back. He doesn’t understand why

Happy Hour is a success at the Vic. Lucas asks Jordan to be his best man, Peggy and Archie take their relationship a step further and Ronnie and Owen have a heart-to-heart.

Owen and Ronnie agree to keep the previous night a secret but Roxy smells a rat. When Owen comes round to see Ronnie, Roxy works out what has happened. Denise overhears Roxy and Ronnie talking about it and takes Ronnie aside to warn Ronnie off him. Owen over hears Ronnie suggesting that Denise is still in love with Owen and when she doesn’t deny it, Owen can’t believe his ears. Lucas tells Owen that he wants him gone by the end of the week. Denise tries to seduce Lucas who tells her he wants to wait until the wedding. Lucy is still house bound and after being threatened by Syed she starts to believe he is her attacker. Jay suggests she regain her confidence by having boxing lessons with Owen. It works and with her newly found confidence she confronts Syed. Pat gets suspicious when Peggy cancels their lunch date. Later, when Peggy calls her to rearrange, her curiosity gets the better of her and she hits redial. When Archie answers she realises Peggy is seeing Archie again. In an eff

Owen tells Ronnie that he heard everything - it's clear she thinks that Denise still has feelings for him. Liz encourages Owen to pursue a relationship with Ronnie, but he is after Denise. Lucas is annoyed when Denise avoids a meeting with the Pastor. Later she admits to Patrick that she still has feelings for Owen. Owen asks Denise if she wants to with him not Lucas Pat tells Peggy that she knows about her and Archie and persuades her to end it. When Peggy rejects Archie, he tells her his cancer has returned. Max’s fake loss adjustor visits The Vic; Max is paying him to say Peggy’s Insurance claim is unauthentic. Ian asks Tanya for a makeover and offers Ian her support. She is disgusted when later, thinking Ian has invited her round to help her get approval from the council for Trina’s tree, he propositions her. Bianca and Ricky encourage Whitney’s doubts about whether she can really cope with the size of the t-shirt order. Ricky is too embarrassed to tell Sam that he accidently o

Sam ends it with Jack but someone sees their final kiss. Meanwhile Roxy battles alone to give Amy the best birthday party ever, Lucy goes to see Jane, and the long arm of the law finally reaches out for Owen.

Archie causes trouble between Sam & Ricky, when she refuses to leave the square. Libby visits Owen, Roxy calls a truce with Jack. Phil threatens to report Max's fraud to the police, making it harder to hide it from Tanya.

Sam is forced to face Bianca & Roxy's wrath over her affair with Jack. Max sets his sights on the cash Shirley gave to Heather. Denise is determined to go ahead with the wedding, even after Owen tries to turn her against Lucas.

Archie tempts Sam with a wad of cash and she agonises over whether to take the money and run. Owen asks Liz to help him prove Lucas is hiding something, while Chelsea hopes Dr Jenkins will be her date for Denise's wedding. Bianca and Ricky share a romantic moment during the Children in Need dance contest.

Phil’s angry because Peggy’s asked Grant for money and claims he’s sorting things. Word spreads that Phil’s planning to sell the Arches. Phil tells Grant they don’t need his money. Pat makes Phil an offer for the Arches, which he eventually accepts. Peggy’s furious and decides to visit Grant in Portugal. Max assures Phil he’ll get the money he owes him. Phil tells Max they’re going to take it from Ian. Ian buys a hot tub, but has no one to share it with. Masood confronts Ian – surely he can afford to pay back Masala Queen? Ian refuses. Denise triumphantly drags her exercise bike outside complete with ‘for sale’ sign. Jordan and Abi try to get to the bottom of the Trina’s tree planting mystery. Libby and Chelsea persuade Denise and Lucas to stay for a buffet tea. Lucas spots a workman preparing to dig the tree up, and persuades him not to. At the buffet, Lucas is nervous when Denise suggests that she knows who planted the tree, but she just thinks Lucas has done a kind thing for Jor

Denise's hen party is gatecrashed by Owen, who claims to know the truth about Trina's death - and a revelation regarding the bracelet later confirms his suspicions. Phil confesses the extent of his money problems to Peggy, and Chelsea tries to flirt with Dr Jenkins in his office - but Roxy's unexpected arrival leads to an embarrassing scene.

Hour-long edition. Owen prepares to make his move and expose Lucas as Denise gets ready for the wedding, but knowing he is running out of options, the groom refuses to jeopardise his big day and takes drastic action to stop the truth from coming out. Meanwhile, as the loan shark puts more pressure on Phil, Lucy sees a chance to take advantage of his financial position, and Manda tells Darren she knows his secret

Lucas tries to cover his tracks and fears the worst when Denise reveals she knows what he has done. Peggy is furious to learn Pat is the new owner of the Arches, Max spots another money-making opportunity when Ian shows off his new hot tub, and a disappointed Patrick uncovers Liz and Charlie's relationship.

Ronnie returns to the Square with good news for her family as Roxy prepares to tell her about Sam's disappearance. Phil recruits Max in a plan to con Ian out of thousands, but their scheme soon goes awry, while Whitney is told about Tony's attempted suicide ahead of his trial.

With time running out for Phil, he and Max put the finishing touches to their scam, unaware that Ian and Masood have rumbled them. Roxy realises that Owen is the father of Ronnie's unborn child as Liz wonders about her son's whereabouts, while Whitney secretly writes Tony a letter.

An exhausted Masood heads for disaster when he gets behind the wheel of his taxi, while Phil swallows his pride to ensure his family's safety and goes to Ian for a loan. Max tries to con Bradley's mother as he faces more unpaid bills, and Whitney's advice lands Tiffany in trouble.

Masood's car accident makes Syed re-evaluate his relationship with Christian as Bradley's mother Rachel remains critical in hospital. Archie tries to persuade Ian to sell Phil's debt to him, knowing it will get him closer to the Vic, while Ryan's betrayal forces Whitney to confront her feelings for Tony.

Whitney's world is shattered by a home truth. Meanwhile, Jean finally comes face to face with Stacey, Janine plots away, and Bradley returns to Walford.

Will Whitney be strong enough to face the court? Archie has a big question for Janine, and Jean begs Bradley for help.

Tony's trial descends into chaos. Bradley makes a huge admission to Stacey, and Max's world begins to crumble.

What will Tanya do when confronted with more of Max's deceit? Whitney is finally forced to face what Tony did to her, and Bradley has to make a tough decision.

As Janine gets closer to Archie, Billy discovers their wicked plan. Meanwhile Ian's day goes from bad to worse, Masood frets as Zainab and Amira make extravagant wedding plans, and Bianca gives evidence at Tony's trial.

Ian's happiness is short-lived, and Billy is given a Christmas dilemma. Meanwhile Masood finally comes clean, the Mitchells find ways to raise money, and Ricky realises that Todd could help Whitney move on.

The Mitchells are back on top, but not for long. Meanwhile Amira comes face to face with her father, Billy is chuffed to spend time with his kids, and Charlie has a terrible shock for Mo.

The Masoods' financial troubles are over, but are other troubles afoot? Meanwhile Whitney takes in Tony's sentence, Archie has a surprise for the Mitchells, and Mo goes rogue with the kids' nativity play.

In the Square gardens, Janine begins the countdown to the Christmas tree lights switch-on. Watching the event, Jane worries to Christian about Ian selling the loan of the Vic to Archie. Christian is distracted by Syed and walks away from Jane. Upstairs in the Vic, Peggy says they should never have trusted Ian. Jumping to Archie’s defence, Roxy blames Peggy for signing the divorce papers, thus, giving away her marital rights. Ronnie requests that the Mitchells do everything above board as advised by their lawyer. She points out that Archie is powerless without an ‘order of possession’. Afterwards, Ronnie and Roxy bicker about how to deal with Archie. Roxy suggests trying mediation but Ronnie is adamant that they do not bargain with him, reminding them of why they cannot trust Archie. Later, Archie arrives at the Vic. Roxy tries her method of mediation and declares the family should be together at Christmas. Archie, Ronnie and Roxy sit around a table at the Vic, trying to reach a comp

Bradley is desperately looking for a job but is not having much luck. Stacey and Roxy catch up in the café and they reminisce about Sean and how different things were a year ago. With the Mitchells on the verge of losing everything to Archie, a livid Phil knocks at Ian’s front door shouting at Ian for selling out the Mitchells and Ian’s own brother Ben. Guilty and harassed, Ian goes to Archie - he makes an offer to buy back the Vic loan. Archie tells Ian to come back later once he has thought about it. Later, Ian enters the cafe and asks Archie if he has reached a decision but Janine bluntly informs Ian that the loan is not for sale. Speaking to Peggy, Phil and Roxy, Ronnie demands the Vic is open at 5pm saying it is the busiest time of the year. Phil, however, spots a problem; there is no beer to sell but Ronnie soon finds a solution. Ronnie, now feeling positive about the future of the Vic, suggests to Peggy that rather than hiding away from the punters, facing them would be a wis

Peggy and Roxy are waiting at the hospital outside Ronnie’s room before going to Ronnie’s bedside. Archie is pacing in his lounge, expecting visitors. He informs Janine that when the Mitchells read the loan agreement, they will realise they must leave the Vic. Soon after, Peggy visits Archie and slaps him twice around the face. Janine overhears the conversation through the wall. Peggy is livid and threatens Archie there will be trouble if he goes near the girls again. Janine then enters in lingerie, asking Archie to return to bed. Peggy leaves in disgust. Peggy informs Ben and Phil that Ronnie is in hospital. In reaction, Phil pours himself some whisky and swiftly downs it. Peggy watches in disappointment and pleads the family fight Archie together. Billy arrives to see Peggy and confesses he knew about the loan. Billy explains his reasoning claiming that he doesn’t feel part of the family and Archie was there for him. In the Vic, Peggy announces the raffle draw and Mo complains lo

The Mitchells have all taken shelter in different houses around the Square. Peggy leaves Dot’s house and arrives at Shirley’s flat and sees a drunk Phil and Shirley kissing. Enraged, she tells Phil how ashamed of him she is, he should have dealt with Archie when she asked him to. Phil tries to sober up announcing to Shirley that he is going to kill Archie. Roxy and Amy have spent the night at Jack’s, and Archie turns up with a sack full of Christmas presents for Amy. Jack is angry at Archie’s presence and heads off to visit Ronnie. Archie requests Roxy comes over to the Vic later. Afterwards, Archie visits Ronnie in hospital and an enraged Ronnie is unable to make eye contact with him. Jack arrives and forces Archie out. Jack tries to support Ronnie while she paces the hospital ward in a frenzied state. Ronnie declares she wants Archie dead. Later, Jack returns to the hospital ward with a doctor to find Ronnie has disappeared. At Pat’s house, the Jackson children are keen to open th

Worried about Ronnie, Roxy runs across the square to the Vic. Inside she finds her sister cradling her father on the floor. Archie has an injury to the head. ‘I’m sorry’, he stutters, before dying in Ronnie’s arms. A horrified Roxy backs away. She leaves the Vic and hysterically tells the carol singers that she thinks her dad is dead. Jack enters the Vic with Roxy to see Ronnie sat on a bar stool, numb with shock. Jack feels for a pulse on Archie but finds nothing. Ronnie says she found him but did not call an ambulance because he was trying to say something, Jack says he will call the police and paramedics. PC Adams and PC Young enter the Vic and Ronnie explains she found the body. PC Adams questions Ronnie more intensely and she begins to feel the pressure. Ronnie says that she did not kill Archie but returned to see him because she was upset. She becomes more and more agitated. In the Slaters’ lounge, the Jacksons are visiting and everyone wants to know what’s happened at the Vic

Ronnie has her profile pictures and fingerprints taken at the police station. She is made to wear a white forensic suit. In interview, she does not deny that she and Archie never saw eye to eye. At the Brannings’ house, Peggy and Roxy sit in shock with Peggy who is struck dumb with apparent grief. Dr Al arrives soon after and hugs Roxy before she leads him through to Peggy. Peggy refuses any medication and puts her behaviour down to grieving for her dead husband. Phil watches on unsympathetically. Later, when the doorbell rings, Phil answers it to the police who are carrying out door to door questioning. Roxy testifies in the living room to PC Watson that Ronnie loved her father. A drunken Phil jokes about with the officer and mentions Janine’s name as a suspect. Roxy indicates to PC Watson that Janine is who they should be interviewing. Watson asks to see Peggy but Phil and Roxy become defensive, But then Peggy appears. After interviewing Peggy, PC Watson goes to leave telling Jack

DCI Marsden addresses a group of journalists outside the Vic as she appeals for anyone with any information about the murder to come forward. Zainab is flustered about the Mehndi (a pre-wedding ceremony) taking place that evening so Syed helps her arrange things. At the Masala unit, Syed explains the situation between himself and Christian to Lucy and she expresses her anger at Syed’s behaviour. Jane enters and tells Lucy that although the situation is not ideal they need to keep it quiet in order to maintain a healthy working relationship with the Masood family. Syed bumps into an upset Amira, who, when probed, confides that her father cannot be prosecuted for his crimes as his solicitor found a loophole in the legal system. He is therefore to be set free. Syed is pleased, realising Qadim can be present at the wedding. Amira confesses he did not give the wedding his blessing and explains her worries about her father asking for his money back. Later, the Masood house is full of gue

Syed's heroism keeps the wedding on track, but his passion for Christian cannot be quelled, and Christian is prompted to make a dramatic revelation. Phil promises Shirley that he had nothing to do with Archie's murder, but can she believe him? And is Darren and Heather's secret about to be exposed?