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23/07/2012 - Part 1

EastEnders 2008 - 2012 2012

It's Billy's big day as Walford's residents gear up for the arrival of the Olympic torch. But when Billy becomes trapped on the tube, his plans look to have gone up in smoke.

Billy excitedly prepares for his Olympic torch relay. At the Minute mart, he unveils a torch arrival countdown clock. Janine fires Billy for giving Michael the new safe combination. Billy tells Jean that Honey’s bringing Janet and William later. Although worried about the time, Billy plays in the football match for Alfie. On the tube home, the team bicker, resulting in a fight. Anthony pulls the emergency lever. The train grinds to a halt.

Billy’s convinced Jay’s to blame for Lola’s ankle tag. Shirley gives Lola George’s toy tiger. Lola fakes contractions in the charity shop. Cora accuses Lola of stealing the toy tiger. Lola keeps Jay company as he works on Derek’s car. He finds the car seat soaking and Lola gone. Jay discovers Lola in McKlunky’s, in labour.

Tanya tells Lucy Jane’s in Florida and wishes Bobby happy birthday. Bobby hopes Ian will call, then cuts his finger helping in the cafe. Tanya thinks it’s no place for a child.

Kat’s annoyed when Alfie insists she’s needed at the Vic and can’t attend the match. Kat sends a text on her secret mobile. On the tube, her potential lovers all check their phones. Jean’s alarmed by a phone call and hurries out. Kat leaves a bemused Shirley in charge.

Denise wants Zainab to work late during the Olympics. Zainab turns her attentions to the Argee Bhajee and devises fast boxes for Ramadan. Tamwar insists they can’t afford her wages. Zainab agrees to the late shifts.

Cora claims the best items from Joy’s house clearance. Patrick wants to buy Cora a replacement for her lost bracelet. Tyler tells Joy that Patrick and Cora aren’t together. Joy thinks Cora’s a grave robber. Cora kisses Patrick, watched by Denise.

Shirley announces her abseil is in aid of a trust fund for George.

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Mon 23 Jul 2012 22:00
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Coldplay

    Princess Of China

    feat. Rhianna

  • CeeLo Green

    Anyway

  • Mighty Sparrow

    May May

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    Mr Bright Eyes

  • M.I.A.

    Bad Girls

  • Lady Gaga

    Bad Romance

  • Mighty Sparrow

    Tobago girl

  • The Mighty Diamonds

    Pass The Dutchie

  • Eagles

    Life In The Fast Lane

  • Skrillex

    Breaking A Sweat

  • Bruno Mars

    Marry You

  • The Supremes

    Baby Love

  • Clement Marfo & The Frontline

    Champion

  • The Clash

    The Guns Of Brixton

  • Tulisa

    Young

Credits

Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Max Branning Jake Wood
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Tyler Moon Tony Discipline
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Writer Matt Evans
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Zainab Khan Nina Wadia
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks

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