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Bianca is at the end of her tether with Liam, but how far will she go to protect her son? Sharon advises Tanya that the best way to move on from Max is to get a new man.

Alfie’s worried that Kat’s not coping with Tommy when he sees No 23 is a mess and wants to discuss the contact order, to her irritation. Kat loses her market pitch when she’s late opening up. Alfie makes a solicitor’s appointment and lies to Jean that Kat’s agreed. Kat’s furious and demands to take Tommy home, drinking while she waits. Michael jeers that Alfie doesn’t trust her with Tommy. Stung, Kat cleans the house, reasons with Tamwar to call if she’s late again and insists Alfie stop doubting her.

After staying out all night, Liam comes home but refuses to go to school, ignoring Bianca’s pleas. Worried, Bianca recruits Ray to watch Liam while she has a meeting at Tiffany’s school. Ava stands in for Tiffany’s teacher and is concerned about the kids’ tardiness, missed homework assignments and rumours about gangs. Ava confides Dexter was in a gang. Bianca clams up. She returns home, horrified to find the gang waiting outside. Kane warns he’ll see Liam soon. Inside, Liam’s intent on leaving and furiously grapples with Ray. Left with no choice, Ray and Bianca lock Liam in his room.

Sharon returns from a trip away with Jack and is put out when Phil ignores her. Exhausted by crying Lexi, Phil falls asleep in the cafe. Tanya sympathises. Max is interested in renting No 47A. Sharon tells Tanya and advises her to show Max she’s moved on. Phil and Max rekindle their business arrangement. Kirsty’s hopeful they’ll raise the flat deposit. Sharon accuses Phil of blanking her and later announces she and Jack are marrying in R&R in three weeks.

Ian digs out his old suit when Denise reveals she’s always liked a well dressed man. Ian reminisces with Dot, ponders going back to work and tells Denise he’s thinking of opening a restaurant.

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  • Music Played

    • B.o.B

      So Good

    • N-Dubz

      Girls

    • Girls Aloud

      The Show

    • Fleetwood Mac

      Go Your Own Way

    • Scrufizzer

      Rap Rave

    • BT

      Every Other Way (Armin Van Buuren Remix)

    • Madness

      Never Knew Your Name

    • Black Eyed Peas

      Meet Me Half Way

    • Yolanda Be Cool

      We No Speak Americano

    • Yasmin

      Light Up (The World) (feat. Shy FX & Ms. Dynamite)

    • Robert Palmer

      Addicted to Love

    • Gabrielle

      Dreams

    • The Ting Tings

      That's Not My Name

    • Henry Parker

      All You Really Gotta Do

Credits

Role Contributor
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Liam Butcher James Forde
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Max Branning Jake Wood
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Dot Branning June Brown
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Ava Hartman Clare Perkins
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Ali Leanne Dunstan
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Writer Jeff Povey

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