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As news of the arrest reverberates around the Square, it emerges that a key witness has come forward. Shirley breaks into Phil's house to take what she sees as rightfully hers.

Max is released on bail, having been charged after tools needed to cut car brakes were discovered in the house and a witness made a statement saying they saw Max tampering with the car. Max is convinced Carl is responsible and determined to find out who the witness is. Meanwhile, Carl speaks to someone on his mobile - they’ve done good. At the Vic, Max is riled to see Carl watching Kirsty. Carl demands to know why Max tried to kill him. As a police car pulls up, Max rounds on Carl and floors him with a punch. He's arrested for assault. Carl turns to Ian, telling him that if he sticks to his witness statement he’ll be debt free. Carl knocks on the police car window, gloating – it’s been 3 weeks and he has Kirsty all to himself.

A groggy Phil wakes to find Billy and teary Lola by his bedside. Lola insists Lexi needs him and Billy promises to look after the businesses. Meanwhile, Shirley’s let herself in to Phil’s house and is heading for the safe when Roxy enters to pick up Phil’s belongings. Shirley hides with Lexi until Roxy’s gone, then opens the safe and takes out bundles of cash.

Roxy confesses to Alfie that Ronnie’s being released from prison. Alfie’s stunned that Roxy hasn’t told Ronnie about their relationship. Alfie’s floored when Roxy reveals Ronnie might stay at Phil’s when she’s released. Bianca urges Kat to stay strong if Ronnie shows up. Kat admits to Alfie that she knew about Ronnie’s release but felt it wasn’t her place to tell him. Alfie tells Roxy he can’t let Ronnie back into his life.

Jay’s relieved when Lola later agrees not to tell Abi about his kiss with Kitty. Lola insists it’s only for Abi’s sake and warns if Jay cheats again she’ll tell Abi everything.

Bianca leaves for Manchester to start her course.

Danny puts up football training posters for the gym at the Vic. Alfie wants to get the pub football team together again. Dexter’s keen when he learns training is followed by a massage, courtesy of Beauty.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

  • Music Played

    • Ghostpoet

      Meltdown

    • Mamas Gun

      Finger On It

    • Suede

      It Starts and Ends with You

    • Robbie Williams

      Be a Boy

    • Wretch 32

      Blackout

    • Dizzee Rascal

      Da Feelin

    • Tanya Lacey

      Now That You're Gone

    • Paul Weller

      The Attic

    • Lewis Watson

      Hold On

    • Avtar Maniac

      Dhan Kaur

    • The Gaslight Anthem

      Handwritten

    • Marques Toliver

      Control

    • Laura Marling

      Master Hunter

    • Disclosure & Aluna George

      White Noise

    • Naughty Boy & Emeli SandΓ©

      Wonder

    • Johnny Marr

      Upstarts

    • Gabrielle Aplin

      Panic Cord

Credits

Role Contributor
Max Branning Jake Wood
Carl White Daniel Coonan
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Dexter Hartman Khali Best
Jay Brown Jamie Borthwick
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Danny Pennant Gary Lucy
Liam Butcher James Forde
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Morgan Butcher Devon Higgs
Tiffany Butcher Maisie Smith
Police Officer Paul Bridle
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Michael Owen Morris
Writer Colin Wyatt

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