15/12/2015
It's the market's Victorian-themed day, and the ladies of Walford soon find themselves helping a friend. Stacey opens up to Dot about what happened on Halloween.
In the market, Elaine is disappointed to see that nobody else has made an effort with the Victorian Christmas Market and leaves Linda to hold the fort. Linda is still angry with Babe and is adamant that sheβs moving out after Christmas. Babe leaves Linda to look after the Christmas Market while she gets Goosy Lucy for the βGuess the weight of the Goose competitionβ. Linda gets upset that Nancy is leaving her to manage the market. Mick tries to cheer her up, but she snaps at him and walks away. Linda tells Mick that she hasnβt forgiven Babe or him and hurries off, saying she needs some air.
Linda finds Cora sleeping rough under dirty blankets and cardboard. She shouts for Mick and the pair help her inside - Babe clocks this from a distance. Linda offers Cora a warm drink and tells her she canβt live like this. Cora seems unfazed that sheβs homeless and states that all she wants is a stronger drink. Abi rushes in concerned, Linda escorts her out telling her sheβll call the council. Babe tries to help by persuading everyone in the pub to support Cora, many decline the offer but Babe refuses to give up. Mick asks Linda why she wonβt talk about the wedding and she says she canβt go through with it. Babe and Coraβs supporters all gather uninvited at Bealeβs restaurant and request they speak to a housing representative to give Cora a place to stay. Norman, a housing rep, unwillingly raises his hand and says that itβs inappropriate for him to help at this time, so the group all reside to sitting on the floor. Ian tries his best to keep up appearances in his restaurant by making supporters sit on chairs.
Norman speaks up and tells them that Cora needs an assessment and canβt just jump the queue on the waiting list. Tamwar acts suspicious on his phone in the corner. The group upstage him, telling him she needs to be on the waiting list in the first place to be able to jump the queue. They all cheer while Norman is left with nothing to say. Tamwar announces that there has been an anonymous picture sent online entitled βHousing Officers feast while pensioners go homelessβ. The group arrive back at the Vic and announce theyβve been able to get Cora into sheltered accommodation. When they arrive at the flat, Cora seems ungrateful but admits that if she expresses gratitude, sheβll cry. Abi tries to help and says sheβll stay to make the place more homely. On Linda and Babeβs way out Cora finally says thank you.
Vincent tries to talk to Claudette and Donna, theyβre both reluctant to speak to him and remind him why being a grass is unforgiveable in their family. Vincent reveals that Philβs Dad killed his Dad, which Donna is held up on and wants to know more about, but Claudette refuses to open up. Phil threatens Vincent, claiming that he should be more careful who he plays with. Vincent consoles Kim; they agree they canβt lose each other and that theyβre going to stick together.
Dot arrives at Stacey and Martinβs, Stacey asks Dot to take the Childrenβs Bible back, which she refers to as a story, upsetting Dot. Stacey tries to get out of attending the Nativity, but Martin insists heβll cover her shift so she can see Lily perform. Stacey arrives at the church and sits with Dot. Stacey is moved by the childrenβs singing Silent Night. After the choir singing in the Church ends, Stacey confesses to Dot that she may have had a βvisitationβ at Halloween. Stacey attempts connecting with God and her Dad on her own in the church, she asks for a sign to know sheβs being heard. A stranger sat behind her gets up and leaves, leaving Stacey confused. Stacey tells Martin she thinks sheβs being stalked.
Dean calls Roxy and asks her to see him. Kathy warns her that she if she carries on running to him whenever he calls, sheβll live her life in his shadows.
Pam finally joins Les in the Vic - Honey and Billy try their best to patch things up between them. The plan seems to work as Pam suggests they meet for a drink.
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Music Played
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Elton John
Step Into Christmas
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Michael BublΓ©
Winter Wonderland
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Hanson
Merry Christmas Baby
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Greg Lake
I Believe In Father Christmas
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Johnny Mathis
When A Child Is Born
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Rod Stewart
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Mary J. Blige
Little Drummer Boy
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Squeeze
Cradle to the Grave
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James Morrison
Stay Like This
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²Ήβh²Ή
Take On Me
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Mud
Lonely This Christmas
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Bryan Adams
Christmas Time
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Brenda Lee
Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
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The Funky Junkies
A Carousel We Three Kings
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The Vamps
Jingle Bells
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Mick Carter | Danny Dyer |
Linda Carter | Kellie Bright |
Stacey Branning | Lacey Turner |
Martin Fowler | James Bye |
Sonia Fowler | Natalie Cassidy |
Tina Carter | Luisa Bradshaw-White |
Nancy Carter | Maddy Hill |
Tamwar Masood | Himesh Patel |
Vincent Hubbard | Richard Blackwood |
Claudette Hubbard | Ellen Thomas |
Kim Fox-Hubbard | Tameka Empson |
Denise Fox | Diane Parish |
Phil Mitchell | Steve McFadden |
Roxy Mitchell | Rita Simons |
Billy Mitchell | Perry Fenwick |
Honey Mitchell | Emma Barton |
Ian Beale | Adam Woodyatt |
Jane Beale | Laurie Brett |
Kathy Sullivan | Gillian Taylforth |
Dot Branning | June Brown |
Abi Branning | Lorna Fitzgerald |
Dean Wicks | Matt Di Angelo |
Babe Smith | Annette Badland |
Elaine Peacock | Maria Friedman |
Donna Yates | Lisa Hammond |
Pam Coker | Lin Blakley |
Les Coker | Roger Sloman |
Paul Coker | Jonny Labey |
Cora Cross | Ann Mitchell |
Lily Branning | Aine Garvey |
Norman Grainger | Justin Edwards |
Reverend Stevens | Michael Keating |
Ronnie Mitchell | Riley Carter Millington |
Writer | Liz Lake |
Director | David Tucker |
Executive Producer | Dominic Treadwell-Collins |
Broadcasts
- Tue 15 Dec 2015 19:30
- Tue 15 Dec 2015 22:00