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Ronnie begins to fold under the pressure of the police investigation whilst Jack is torn between a rock and a hard place. Dot and Jim's anniversary party comes to an abrupt end.

Ronnie returns home having been charged with assaulting a police officer. Marsden arrives to crow about Ronnie having marked herself as prime suspect. Ronnie confides in Phil about her fears of being framed and asks for his help to leave the country.

Phil refuses; sure that Ronnie will make things worse for herself. During the party at the Vic, Marsden observes everybody. As police arrive, everyone looks nervous, anticipating an arrest. Ronnie sneaks out.

Jack tells Max that Bradley must go to the police. Max argues that Jack’s eager for Bradley to confess in order to protect Ronnie. Jack insists that the police will get to Bradley eventually, and that its better he tells the truth before.

He gives Max until 4pm to persuade Bradley to go to the police before he does. Max intercepts Jack outside the police station and implores him, as a brother, not to go in.

It’s Dot and Jim’s wedding anniversary. Dot is wracked with guilt for having smacked Dotty. Dotty takes advantage of her guilt. Dot indulges Dotty’s demands, but Sonia cottons on to Dotty’s ploy and implores Dot not to allow herself to be manipulated.

With Bradley increasingly agitated, Stacey encourages him to calm down before he arouses suspicion. In the pub, the police enter in search of the Branning table. Bradley freezes: they’re here for him.

Ricky seeks out Zainab’s help to cook Bianca a surprise meal. Overhearing Bianca’s ungrateful reaction to Ricky’s romantic gesture, Zainab snaps and informs Ricky that Bianca slept with the stripper.

Billie returns, much to Whitney’s delight. Todd’s dejected to see them flirting. Billie later hides a concealed object from his bag.

Minty organises a romantic pottery evening for Manda. She confronts him about Sam and asks whether he still has feelings. His silence speaks volumes.

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  • Opening Titles

    Duration: 00:24

  • Ronnie is charged by the police

    Dot tries to makes amends with Dotty, there’s a growing attraction between Billie and Whitney, and Bradley still can’t relax.

    Duration: 05:37

  • Jack will seem to do anything to clear Ronnie’s name

    Marsden returns to the Vic, Ricky has something important to ask Zainab, and Bradley takes his mind off of things by organising an anniversary party.

    Duration: 05:18

  • Jack and Max try to defend the people closest to them

    Dotty has Dot right where she wants her, Zainab lets something slip to Ricky, and Ronnie decides to take a leaf out of Sam’s book.

    Duration: 07:01

  • Max begs Jack to reconsider his plan

    Manda puts Minty on the spot, Billie has something to hide, and Dotty has Sonia to deal with.

    Duration: 05:45

  • The police turn up at the Vic once more

    Bianca isn’t impressed by Ricky’s big surprise, and the anniversary party gets underway.

    Duration: 05:01

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