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Witnessing the drama engulfing the Mitchell household, Derek seizes every opportunity he can to take control of Phil's empire. Meanwhile, Ray returns to the Square.

Ben’s slept in the Arches. Derek’s kind, talking to Ben and buying him breakfast before leaving with Ben’s keys. Derek drops in to R&R and sees Shirley and Heather unpacking alcohol. Jay arrives at the Arches to find Derek there. Derek soon learns that Ben grassed on Phil. Doubts planted in his mind by Derek, Jay reminds Shirley they’re not really Mitchells, but Shirley insists they should stick together, keep the businesses running. Alerted by Jane, Ian finds Ben. Ben admits he sent all the letters to Phil. Blaming Phil, Ian insists Ben’s coming to live at the Beales’. Derek visits Phil. Phil initially dismisses Derek’s offer to keep his businesses and family going. Derek knows all about Phil’s dodgy dealings, and says it would be a crime if everything Phil had built up fell to bits before he got to court. Agreeing to a partnership, Phil shakes Derek’s hand.
Ray wants to take Morgan out, Bianca refuses so Ray cooks for the family instead. Morgan and Tiffany aren’t impressed by the fish, salad and couscous. When Ray reveals he has another daughter, Sasha, Bianca tells him to go; from now on they do things her way.
When Lucy reveals she’s staying in Walford, Ian enlists her to work at the chip shop.
Lauren’s first day at the salon is a disaster when she insults a client. Tanya feigns excitement when Jane reveals she’s accepted Gethin’s job offer. When Jane later confides her doubts, Tanya’s thrilled, mistakenly assuming Jane decided to stay in Walford. She admits she doesn’t think she’d have coped if Jane left.
Kat’s gone to look after Charlie, who’s had a stroke. She’s taken Tommy and Alfie quickly follows with Shenice, after asking Patrick to manage the Vic and employing Ray as a barman / cook.

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  • Fightstar

    Waste a Moment

  • Afro Celt Sound System

    When You're Falling

  • Pet Shop Boys

    I'm With Stupid

  • The Kooks

    Is It Me

  • Kate Bush

    Cloudbusting

  • Duffy

    Warwick Avenue

  • Atomic Kitten

    Right Now

  • New Order

    Bizarre Love Triangle

  • Aretha Franklin

    Think

  • Rihanna

    California King Bed

  • Bee Gees

    Stayin' Alive

  • Friendly Fires

    Hurting

  • Morcheeba

    Way Beyond

  • Massive Attack

    Splitting the Atom

  • Cat Stevens

    Matthew & Son

Credits

Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Mandy Salter Nicola Stapleton
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Shenice Quinn Lily Harvey
Tiffany Butcher Maisie Smith
Morgan Butcher Devon Higgs
Prison Warden Jonathan Jaynes
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Nicky Higgens
Writer Paul Mari

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