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Lauren finds herself on the wrong side of the law but can Max and Tanya put their differences aside for the sake of their children? The pressure increases for Alice.

Lauren’s arrested for assault and criminal damage. Abi and Tanya head to the police station, Kirsty and Max follow. Max’s angry with Tanya for not telling him about Lauren herself; they argue until Abi makes them wait separately. Ian Lucy and Joey arrive. Ian’s determined Lauren should be charged. Abi asks why Tanya didn’t call Max; Tanya’s irritated when Kirsty chips in. Despite promising Tanya he wouldn’t, Max talks to Lucy, recalling a time he told on Jack and how it changed things between them. Joey thinks Max’s right - Lucy’s on her own. Lucy decides not to press charges on condition Lauren apologises. Lauren’s released with a caution. Lauren gives Tanya the £20. Tanya hugs and reassures Lauren and lets Max join in – realising she doesn’t have to deal with Lauren alone.

Alice takes Scarlett to meet Michael and is shocked to discover he intends to see her every day. Janine gives Alice a Booty Pamper Package. Guilty, Alice tells Michael she can’t do tomorrow but he’s having none of it. Stressed and torn, Alice steals a toilet brush from a market stall. She stashes it in the under stairs cupboard alongside other stolen items.

Dexter’s hostile to Sam. When Sam advises Ava to avoid the café buns she deliberately orders several. Ava admits to Cora Sam’s laugh reminds her of when they were happy. Ava asks Sam to leave Walford. He doesn’t believe she means it and the pair end up kissing passionately.

Carol takes Tiffany and Whitney shopping to buy Tiffany a new dress. When Tiffany dithers about colours Carol snaps, upsetting her. Carol books a doctor’s appointment.

Dennis doesn’t understand why he can’t play at Phil’s. Shirley shares her wine with Sharon and suggests Phil hasn’t been fair to her - given everything Sharon’s done for him.

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  • Music Played

    • Gabrielle Aplin

      Salvation

    • Midlands DJ's & Daljit

      Tu Pateya

    • Paolo Nutini

      Pencil Full of Lead

    • Emilia Mitiku

      Zou Bisou Bisou

    • Paul Weller

      You Do Something To Me

    • Rita Ora

      How We Do

    • Michael Woods

      White Sky

    • Rod Stewart

      Maggie May

Credits

Role Contributor
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Joey Branning David Witts
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Ava Hartman Clare Perkins
Sam James Cornell S John
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Oscar Branning Neo Hall
Oscar Branning Charlie Hall
Dexter Hartman Khali Best
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Tiffany Butcher Maisie Smith
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
AJ Ahmed Phaldut Sharma
Jay Brown Jamie Borthwick
Police Officer Ken Bradshaw
Desk Sergeant Andy Greenhalgh
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director John Greening
Writer Peter Mattessi

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