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Derek's plan to control the Mitchells' businesses starts to take shape, while Lucy's suspicions about Mandy deepen and Tanya is furious when she learns that Jane intends to move.

Lucy attempts to persuade Jane to stay in Walford. Ian plugs in the ‘Kathy’s’ sign, optimistic Shirley will run Phil’s businesses into the ground. Faced with the reality of the school run, Mandy persuades Ian to buy her a car. Lucy’s gleeful when Bobby locks Mandy out; Mandy enlists Jane’s help and by the time Lucy returns with Ian all is well.
Masood talks to Jane about her imminent departure. After Tanya’s hospital visit, she and Jane drink in the Vic. Tipsy, Tanya tells Jane she loves her. She talks about her non-existent sex life and her fears Max will stray. Joining them, Masood forces Jane to tell Tanya she’s leaving. Hurt, Tanya walks out. Jane later visits Tanya who lashes out, claiming she doesn’t need Jane and, in turn, Jane brands Tanya selfish. Jane goes, their friendship left in ruins. Both women fight back tears.
Phil’s still refusing to see Shirley. Janine and Shirley are infuriated when Derek reveals he’ll be running R&R. Shirley drums up business for the Arches then discovers Derek’s looking after things there too. Derek insists Ben and Jay sort out their differences. Grudgingly, Jay shakes Ben’s hand.
Max and Lauren worry about Tanya’s hospital appointment, Tanya insists it’s routine, Jane’s going with her. Put to work at the car lot, Lauren’s scathing about Max’s career choice but is humbled when Max explains he does it for the family.
Kim starts up a mobile beautician service. Bianca persuades Shirley to take her back on at the café. When Kim brings Morgan to the Vic, Ray happily introduces him to his daughter, Sasha. Kim attempts to bond with Sasha. Ray invites Kim for a drink. Bianca’s furious to see Morgan and Sasha together. Kim leaves; telling Ray she’s had enough of men and their baggage.

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    Be Alone No More

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    Love In the First Degree

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    Best Thing I Never Had

  • Miley Cyrus

    The Climb

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    Tohar

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    I Want You

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    When I Was a Youngster

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    Right To Be Wrong

Credits

Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Tanya Jessop Jo Joyner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Bobby Beale Alex Francis
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Morgan Butcher Devon Higgs
Shenice Quinn Lily Harvey
Sasha Dixon Rebecca Sanneh
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Nicky Higgens
Writer Matt Evans

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