Pat struggles to patch things up with Roy, Phil sees a ghost from the past and endures a sleepless night. Meanwhile, Robbie tries his hand at a spot of fishing.
Alan surprises Carol with a suggestion about their future, while David mulls over his own past with Carol. Gita is shocked when Guppy turns up at her flat with Meena.
It's Carol and Alan's anniversary, Pat and Roy return home, Ted plans an opening party for the new shop, Robbie steals the meat, Ian asks David to walk Cindy home, they go via the Portacabin.
Kathy has a culture clash at her first ante-natal class. Guppy has some explaining to do to Sanjay. David sails close to the wind at Ian and Cindy's dinner party. Sarah gives Tiffany an unwanted present and Robbie's plans come unstuck.
Pauline takes on the council in a bid to help Arthur's case, and Roy takes up a fight of his own when he arranges to meet Frank. Sam gives Ricky an ultimatum, and Robbie and Tony get mutual inspiration with money in mind.
Pauline is uplifted by Willy's `plan of action' but Mark is unconvinced. Roy hatches a plan as Frank and David come to blows, while Lydia irritates Sanjay by being late again.
Vince and Ollie create problems for Steve. David agrees to pay for Bianca's wedding, but the cost is high for Ricky. Meanwhile, David and Cindy's romantic evening is cut short by an unwelcome visitor
Phil promises to help Steve, Kathy feels the strain, and Pauline is astounded by the lack of support for her cause. Ricky is forced to make a dramatic decision when David oversteps the mark.
Robbie and Sarah's evening with the Jacksons doesn't go as Robbie planned. Lydia has a confession for Steve, and Ricky can't put a foot right with anyone except Sam.
Pat lays down the law with Frank. Tiffany grows suspicious of Sam's plans for an evening out, and has a verbal tiff with Bianca. David has a bombshell for Carol. Ethel and Nellie decide to forego the bingo for a night gathered round the chess board. Steve is looking out for Lydia.
Frank can't understand why business is so bad, but David seems unconcerned. Rumours are circulating about the new market inspector. Robbie has a bad experience at the hairdressers. Carol warns Sam off, while Phil reassures Mark.
Carol and Alan get a new lodger, Roy consoles Pat, and Frank finds he is being pushed to the limit. Michael Rose makes his presence felt on the market.
Carol and Alan worry about Robbie after a mysterious phone call. Ricky gives Pat a piece of his mind, and Kathy gets more than she bargained for when she talks to Frank.
Robbie and Tony have something to celebrate, while Tiffany cannot share Bianca's enthusiasm for work. Phil's worst fears are confirmed when he visits Frank.
Mark is suspicious when birthday girl Pauline has a surprise visitor. David gets a gift from Roy and a grilling from the police. Pat receives a disturbing phone call and makes a major decision that will affect her family for a long time to come.
Mark and Sanjay are concerned at the appearance of new faces on the market, while Ricky considers his future in Walford. Willy is left to ponder his next move after a trip out with Pauline.
Sam sets the record straight and gives Peggy a shock. Mark finds himself under severe pressure. Cindy decides to make David act quickly when she learns of Ian's future plans.
David has trouble keeping his visitor a secret, Peggy's match-making attempts are rejected by Grant, and Carol and Pauline both receive surprise propositions.
Roy has bad news for Barry, Gita settles some overdue business, and Ricky has plans for his future. Michael's attempts to help Alan and Carol go disastrously wrong.
Kathy helps Pat reach a decision, Cindy tries to be enthusiastic about Ian's trip, Gita dashes Bianca's hopes of a lie-in - and there's a shock in store for the market traders.
Pauline tells Mark the truth about her prison visits, Sarah brings bad news for Tiffany, and Bianca makes peace with Carol - but gets more than she bargained for when Ricky cooks their dinner.
Tiffany does Tony a favour, Kathy has a special request for Pat, Bianca has a bright idea for Gita, and Mark gets a nasty shock when he visits Pauline.
Arrangements for Ben's christening create problems for Kathy and Phil. Grant is not interested in the replies to the lonely hearts ad, but someone else is. Ian is looking forward to spending more time with Cindy, but she's got other ideas.
Sarah's shoplifting finally lands her in trouble, Tony and Dan decide to think big and get rich quickly, while Joe goes missing again. Lorraine has some bad news for David, Ricky is brassed off with Bianca's fashion follies, and Grant discovers Nigel's secret.
The police arrive at the Butchers' with news of Joe. David learns the truth about his daughter and worries about Joe's well-being. Bianca finally convinces Carol that she could be a great model.
Carol isn't looking forward to April's hen night. David attempts to keep all the women in his life happy, and fails. Ian has big plans for his family's future.
Blossom gives Alan some valuable advice, while Carol gets the bride ready for her big day. Pauline reveals a secret to Willy and Mark has an important meeting to attend.
A surprise is in store for the Jacksons as Carol makes an important decision. Pauline gets a shock in Jersey with Willy, while Mark struggles to seek the truth and convince Arthur's solicitor of his suspicions.
Sanjay starts getting broody. Pat is unnerved by a visit from the police. Peggy's plans for a homecoming celebration fall flat when the guest of honour fails to show up.
Phil's plans for a night out with Grant don't go as planned. Willy finally faces the music. Roy rushes to a family crisis. There's a shock in store for Pat.
Champagne flows at the Mitchell clan's christening party, but fate strikes a cruel blow at the height of the festivities. David and Cindy discover that they have differing views of the future. Roy is determined to clear the air with Pat and start again.
Unfamiliar customers at the Vic make Peggy and Pauline nervous for different reasons. Alan does good business at the night café, while Bianca discovers that all is not fair in love, war and market trading. Dan takes Tiffany to the Cobra Club - Walford's hot new night spot - and Phil confesses to Grant that he's in a spot of bother.
The Mitchells are on the warpath as Grant threatens Ruth, and Phil goes off to see his solicitor. Ian's empire expands, but David discovers that life may never be the same again.
The tension between Ted and Sarah finally comes to a head, but Tony's got other things on his mind. There's a surprise visitor for Tiffany. Joe decides to take action to find out more about his family. David devises a plan to help Cindy.
Ted tries to understand Sarah's new-found religion. Ian is furious to find some uninvited guests in his new house. And Tiffany finds an unexpected shoulder to cry on.
Cindy is forced to confide in Gita after being caught with David, romance blossoms for Tiffany and Tony, Felix finds a friend in Pauline, Grant wants to forget the previous night, and Pat and Roy return from their hols to find they've a lot of catching up to do.
Grant turns up the heat on Ruth, who has to give up looking after Ben. Kathy wises up to Phil's dabblings at the Arches. Joe prepares for a date with Sarah. Tony is alarmed at the scale of Dan's ambitions. Ian's happiness proves short-lived when an outburst from Cindy blows out his fire.
Kathy gets a well deserved night out with Pat, while Phil goes out with the boys. David's quick thinking saves Joe's date with Sarah and Robbie's pizza deliveries attract unwanted attention.
A family crisis makes it a long night for the Mitchells. Ian's plans for patching things up with Cindy are not appreciated. And Tony has to deal with some new information about Simon - and a very angry Robbie.
Gita discovers that Sanjay has another scheme up his sleeve. The Cobra club stirs enthusiasm in Alan and anger in Peggy. Grant's revelation is not the last of Phil and Kathy's shocks.
There's something in the post for Bianca and unexpected news reaches the Fowlers when Pauline returns from her trip to the USA. Ruth worries that Kathy and Phil behave awkwardly when she tries to visit baby Ben. There are sinister goings-on in the playground, as Carol discovers on a visit with Billy and Martin.
There are some big surprises for Peggy as she continues her campaign to clean up the Square. Nigel and Sanjay take a gamble on their new scheme to get rich, and Bianca's feeling rather low.
While everyone is talking about Mark, he isn't saying a word. Ruth and Pauline confront Peggy but she doesn't give an inch. Bianca learns a few home truths about Simon. Nigel fancies his chances of being a DJ at the 70s theme night.
After his announcement Mark is the talk of the square, while Pat and Pauline face their own dilemmas. Lorraine has a proposal for David, and Carol is on the war path.
A difficult day for Pauline and Mark as Arthur's inquest begins today. Tiffany and Carol try to put their worries behind them and join the rest of the square at the funky 70s night.
The end of Arthur's inquest is a very emotional time for Mark, with his own intimations of mortality. Alan, who gets an angry visit from Phil, is desperate to tell Carol the truth, while she has a secret of her own.
Alan and Ian are both suffering parental traumas, while Nellie is more worried about her cat. A close call with tragedy provokes a strong reaction around the square. Carol leads the charge and Cindy proves a force to be reckoned with.
The residents of Albert Square take arms against the council sooner than expected. Lorraine is given an ear- bashing by Joe. Phil and Kathy face up to some bad news.
Blossom comes a cropper (endures a tough time) during her lunch break, while Sanjay discovers he has an admirer. Ruth takes Kathy into her confidence, and Phil has a tough day at court.
Nellie has a surprise for Mark and Ruth. Peggy tries to reassure Kathy about Phil's behaviour. David is pressured into making promises. And Pauline wants to take the council to task over the adventure playground.
Joe drops David in at the deep end, just as he and Lorraine agree to look to the future. Nigel gets a nasty warning when he attempts to publicise the 70s disco.
Matters take a unexpected turn for the Walford Six. Ian and Ted have nasty surprises to look forward to. Carol is alarmed to find Frankie back in the Square. Tiffany receives some good news.
Tony is still in the doghouse, while Dan tries to get Sarah in the holiday spirit by playing a dangerous joke on her. Bianca decides that a girls' day out will cheer up Tiffany, but there seems to be no escape from the pressures of impending motherhood.
Back from Blackpool, Simon and Tiffany have questions for Tony. Lorraine finds a solution to Grant's problem and Cindy seeks advice, while Ian pursues his suspicions.
A face from the past turns up to surprise David and Cindy. Frankie talks herself into a job, and there's an unwanted guest at Tiffany's birthday party.
Nigel offers to help Lorraine, and Pauline has some good news for the community. Robbie finds some buried treasure, and there's a shock in store for Ian.
Cindy is desperate to talk to Ian, but he is avoiding her. Tiffany's world falls apart as Tony and Simon finally communicate. And Ricky arrives home to an enthusiastic welcome from Bianca.
Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.
Carol tells Frankie exactly where she stands, David plays it cool but Ian has wised up while Tiffany and Grant meet Peggy in full maternal flow. And is Ian wising up?
Ian is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and David at whatever cost. While Tony is convinced of his feelings for Simon, he is less certain how to face the rest of Albert Square.
It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.
Phil returns from Scotland, but the welcome is not as warm as he would have liked. Cindy has a frustrating day without David, while Ted has a battle with some home truths.
Phil is having trouble remembering what he did last night. Kathy is shocked by the developments in her son's marriage. Gita and Sanjay plan a night to be remembered. Alan has a secret rendezvous. Lorraine is still worried about Joe.
As Roy plans his marriage to Pat, he recognises someone from the past. Cindy has an uncomfortable encounter, and George and Grant find themselves getting closer.
Alan feels his luck has changed - until Frankie refuses to take no for an answer. Kathy finally acknowledges the cause of Phil's odd behaviour in Scotland. And Cindy keeps a dangerous appointment.
Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.
Cindy finds herself in the spotlight, and Kathy shares her suspicions with Phil and Grant. Carol is feeling very vulnerable, but her choice of a shoulder to cry on is questionable.
Pat has bad news for Kathy, and Gita is in trouble. Lorraine has to ask Grant a difficult question. Tiffany faces up to her past, and April gets an offer.
Kathy is distraught about Ian's emotional state. David is pushed to the limit by Joe's strange behaviour, and Grant becomes obstinately single-minded in his search for answers.
Alan presses Frankie for an answer. Lorraine is finding it difficult to cope with David's shortcomings as a parent. Joe makes a dramatic announcement and Grant attempts a showdown with David.
Alan is more determined than ever that Carol should come to Spain - but something is holding her back. David starts to repair the damage to his flat, Lorraine confronts Grant, and Ruth and Mark are concerned when Martin gets into a fight at school.
Lorraine and David face a crisis with Joe. Phil and Grant decide it's time they paid Barry another visit. And Bianca wants to talk to Carol - but no one knows where she is.
Lorraine is frightened by Joe's behaviour and has to turn to David for help. Carol tries to keep a distance from David while Ian finds he is too close for comfort.
Bianca forces Carol into making an important decision, Joe gives David another shock and Phil has some important news for Ian. Roy has a proposition for David and Barry.
Some market mayhem causes nutty Joe some distress, while David's good deed is not appreciated and Pat and Roy's wedding preparations are again put in jeopardy.
Lorraine is concerned when an unwanted visitor threatens to send troubled Joe over the edge. Alan returns to troubled waters, and Grant and Tiffany return with some unexpected news.
Peggy looks forward to having fun on her big night out with the unwilling George, who plans on keeping a low profile. Joe misses an appointment and goes missing after Nigel's good intentions let Lorraine down, and Gita and Sanjay think they might have cause to celebrate.
The Vic is under surveillance, while Peggy and Tiffany embark on a secret trip. Grant, Phil and Tiffany play snooker, and Carol gets a frosty welcome home.
Huw and Lenny hit the airwaves, while Alan suffers more problems at home. Joe (turning his back on his mum) is on the move, and Peggy pays another visit to hospital.
George (fearing for her safety) is keen to speak to Peggy, but is unprepared for what she has to say. Ruth's anxieties about Adam increase. Grant and Tiffany don't see eye to eye and Grant admits that life with Tiffany is not quite what he expected.
Mark gets into a panic on receiving some unexpected news, while his partner-in-misery Ruth is surprised when she confronts Mrs Woods. In fact, the only person in the whole of Walford who seems to be looking forward to the festivities is Nigel, who finds all his prayers have been answered.
Time is running out for Carol as she sticks to her guns and tries to keep a promise. Robbie turns secret agent as he undertakes an impossible mission. There's a shock in store for Joe when he decides to return to the Vic.
Christmas is a stressful time for any family, but more so for those folk who have the misfortune to live in Albert Square. Tempers flare at the Mitchell family dinner, while the Jacksons suffer a terrible tragedy.
Joe finds it increasingly hard to cope with reality, Pauline is forced to face up to a few uncomfortable home truths, while Grant gets a dose of unwelcome advice from overbearing mother Peggy.
Grant and Tiffany's marriage is already on the rocks despite his best efforts, new boys Simon and Dan catch the Walford disease and begin fighting among themselves, while Ian's life lurches from one frustration to another.
Grant tries to put some romance back into his marriage, but ends up making a meal of things. Simon is at breaking point with Dan, while Ian has irritants of his own.
Nigel makes an important announcement as the regulars at the Queen Vic prepare to welcome in the New Year. Tiffany is determined to play her cards close to her chest keeping her secret, but for how long can she keep everyone in the dark. An increasingly bewildered Joe finds the excitement too much to bear.
