Heather turns detective and tries to find out more about Vinnie's life. Roxy gives Jase some grief for treating her badly the other night. Shirley goes to see Carly and knows she's in a bad way. Mother and daughter manage to bond and Shirley offers to accompany Carly when she goes to see Deano.
Tanya tries to stand alone but ends up turning to Sean for support. The Wicks family struggle to cope with their loss. Dot realises that she needs help.
As the Square gathers to say goodbye to one of its own, Denise and Carly make a big decision. Abi helping Max leads to a nasty surprise for Tanya. Jane faces her fear.
As Tanya struggles to hold it together, she's thrown by the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Ronnie sides with the Mitchells and cuts ties with Jack. Meanwhile, Shirley discovers the truth about Vinnie.
A crisis at R&R leaves Ronnie struggling with her feelings for Jack. Max plays dirty in order to protect his children. Heather tries to play cupid for Vinnie.
Rainie swears to Tanya that she's off drugs. Roxy finds life under the same roof as Honey and Billy increasingly difficult. Darren approaches Phil with a plan to boost business at the car lot.
Phil is forced to deceive Peggy. Jack makes Darren an offer he finds hard to refuse. Tanya is faced with a heart-breaking decision. Ronnie comes up with a plan to get rid of Honey and Billy.
Dawn has a difficult decision to make. Jane is rattled by the arrival of a mysterious letter. Honey and Billy have fun playing lord and lady of the manor. Hazel and Minty's dream wedding plans are threatened.
On 31 January 2008, June made history by being the first and so far only actress to carry an entire episode single handed in the history of British soap, with a monologue looking back over her past life, dictated to a cassette machine for her husband Jim to listen to in hospital following a stroke. The fact that co-star and close friend John Bardon (who plays Jim) is recovering from a stroke in real life added extra pathos to the episode. In an interview on This Morning she claimed it was relatively easy as there were no co-actors forgetting their lines. In 2009, Brown was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. She is the first actress to be nominated in the category for a role in a soap opera since Jean Alexander's nomination for playing Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street in 1989. Brown's nomination came as a result of her "single-hander" episode of EastEnders, the director of which she praised.
An admonished Chelsea makes a big decision. Roxy embarks on a new relationship, whilst Ronnie is drawn to Jack again. Meanwhile, Pat returns to the Square.
Frank has the last laugh as Peggy and Pat clash over his funeral arrangements. But which faces from the past will make it to pay their last respects? The classic episodes that marked Whitney’s arrival to E20. From arguments with Bianca, friendships with the Brannings and her increasingly tumultuous love life that all began back in 2008 – re-live her story from the start.
Out on the street, Bianca struggles to find a home for her kids. Meanwhile, Pat is suspicious about the motives of some of her funeral guests and Chelsea's quest reaches an unexpected conclusion.
A desperate Bianca returns to Albert Square, leaving Pat with a dilemma. Phil takes Shirley to the hospital for her biopsy results, and Gus meets an admirer.
Vinnie's unexpected return leaves Shirley with a dilemma. Bianca tells Ricky that she will get the kids back without him and Jack discovers who has been dealing in the club.
Ricky is forced to play along with Bianca's tall tales, but can they pull it off? Sean and Roxy arrange another risky rendezvous and Tanya gives Ronnie some advice about Jack.
Bianca has big plans for her kids' return but will all go to plan? Steven pushes for a closer relationship with Stacey, with embarrassing consequences. Jack and Ronnie grow closer.
Stacey changes her mind about Steven, but is her heart in it? Bianca is determined to win her kids round, and Ronnie feels pushed out by the arrival of Penny.
Steven feels under pressure to perform on his first night with Stacey. Ronnie and Roxy's rivalry escalates over the barmaid of the year competition. Sean has a nasty surprise for Gus.
Christian tries to get to the bottom of Steven's angst, Roxy and Dawn slug it out in the 'barmaid of the year competition', and Pat finds out the truth about Ricky's situation.
Minty and Heather celebrate their final night of freedom, but does the marriage mean more to them than they'll admit? Roxy has a confession to make to Sean, whilst Christian pushes Steven to face up to his sexuality.
Heather's happy day takes a dramatic turn, leaving Minty with a decision to make. Ronnie's upset to discover who Jack's taking to the wedding and Peggy forces Shirley to face up to the truth.
Heather and Minty's happy ending is threatened by a last-minute guest. Ronnie makes a shocking discovery about Roxy. And as Shirley gets the news she's been waiting for, Sean takes his anger out on Gus.
Roxy resorts to desperate measures to get back at Ronnie. Steven takes Stacey home to meet the family. And as Minty and Heather head off on their honeymoon, Gus awaits his fate at the hands of Sean.
Roxy struggles with her betrayal of Ronnie. Will she tell the truth about Jack? Christian reaches breaking point with Steven, while Sean careers dangerously out of control.
Roxy turns to Christian for support, while Bianca strikes up a feud with the Masoods. Gus bids farewell to the Square but not before gaining revenge on Sean.
Ian's investigations lead to the truth about Steven, but will Ian accept it? Bianca tries Ricky's patience by refusing to back down to Zainab's demands.
Ian is relieved to have his family back together, but is all as it seems? Roxy's visit to the doctor ends with more than a prescription. Meanwhile, both Ricky and Bradley get surprising results from their endeavours.
Peggy's matchmaking is overshadowed by Roxy's mysterious fainting spells, while Dawn's romantic interference ends in disaster. Ian tries to get his family back to normal, but Lucy has other ideas. Ricky plays man of the house when Liam bunks off.
Roxy keeps a shocking secret close to her chest. A visiting relative throws the Masood house into chaos. Shirley tries to get to the truth about Heather and Minty.
Roxy battles with her demons and a difficult decision. Shabnam makes a terrible discovery and takes action. Whitney goes on a dog-hunt but gets more than she bargained for.
When Roxy's secret is revealed, Ronnie's own demons come to the surface. Bad behaviour sees Shirley and Heather end up in the slammer and the floodgates finally open. Zainab teaches Shabnam a lesson about the meaning of shame.
Christian warns Roxy she won't be able to keep her secret from Sean and Jack for long. Zainab makes a big decision, and Patrick plans a surprise for Chelsea's birthday.
Tanya and Jack grow closer while the Slaters are shocked by the arrival of a surprise visitor. Chelsea is horrified by Patrick's surprise, and Heather's dreams are left in tatters.
A vengeful Sean sets his sights on Tanya while Roxy tells Ronnie she wants to leave Walford for good. Masood takes control of the family's finances and Minty tries to make amends with Heather.
With Jean's help Sean comes to a decision about the baby while Jack pays Roxy a visit to find out the truth. Jay overhears a private conversation between Darren and Libby while Heather tells Minty their marriage is over.
Sean goes to extreme lengths to convince Roxy that he's father material. An encounter with Lucas leaves Chelsea open to temptation and will Bradley's attempts to impress the boss go to plan?
Sean turns over a new leaf, but Roxy has other plans. Patrick attempts to make amends with Chelsea, but she's still in self-destruct mode. Dot wonders if there's more to Jack and Tanya's relationship than meets the eye.
Tanya must confront her feelings for Jack, Ronnie and Roxy prepare to flee Walford, and Jane and Bianca are forced to swallow their pride to get the job done.
Sean catches Ronnie and Roxy just in time, but will he convince them to stay? Tanya's made her choice about Jack, but is she regretting it already? Bradley gets more than he bargained for with his manager.
Patrick vows to sort Chelsea out, but does he know what she is getting into? Keith tries to prove that all is not lost, and Bradley worries when his boss crosses the line.
Patrick tries to help Chelsea, but it may be too late. Dawn suspects Jase of playing away, and Ricky and Bianca try to get to the bottom of Liam's fears.
The truth about Jase playing away may actually be much worse. Denise returns to her daughter in less than ideal circumstances, and Bradley is forced to be a bad boy.
May returns to Albert Square to bid farewell to Summer. Charlie gets to the bottom of Brenda's secret, while Stacey attempts to sabotage Jean's budding love life.
Shirley's Best of British party preparations start to unravel. Dawn reels when her worst fears become a reality. A crack appears in Jack and Tanya's relationship.
May is loose on the Square and Dawn tries to protect Summer, with explosive consequences. Abi disappears after an argument with Tanya. Ian's the victim of high jinks at the Square's party and things get worse when he makes a shocking discovery about Lucy.
Keith's actions shock everyone as the Square's residents rally to free Dawn and Mickey from their burning house. Bianca worries about her kids as Jack and Tanya reach a new understanding.
Tanya gets a big surprise at Abi's birthday party, while Bianca struggles to organise a birthday treat for Morgan. Jean is overexcited about a hot date, and Vinnie has an unusual plan to choose a new cab driver.
Jack wonders how to deal with a forlorn Max. Jean and Dot take some drastic action, and Bianca's struggle to pay off her Fargo's bill has surprising results.
Max pushes Tanya to reveal who she's been seeing, with dramatic consequences for both them and Jack. Bradley and Stacey's relationship takes a new turn.
Stacey feels the pressure as the Slaters celebrate her reunion with Bradley. Dot is horrified when Max makes a shock announcement. Bianca is mystified by an unexpected gift.
The Millers are thrown when Mickey tells them he's leaving Walford for good - but can Keith persuade him to stay? Shirley ropes Heather into her latest money-making scheme. Bianca is determined to uncover the identity of her guardian angel.
Peggy and Phil's unexpected return from holiday causes problems for Shirley and Vinnie. Stacey and Bradley make a shocking discovery about Sean. Max's underhand tactics have unexpected results.
Peggy reveals Roxy's hiding-place to Ronnie - but does she have a hidden agenda? Phil takes on a special errand for Max. Billy and Honey step up when their family needs them.
Peggy's secret from Ronnie is revealed - but has she made a huge mistake? Meanwhile, Roxy is having the time of her life and Phil's errand doesn't go as planned.
Whitney's hiding something and Bianca is determined to get to the bottom of it. Jase struggles to get a job, leaving him in the path of temptation. Roxy must choose between Sean and Ronnie.
Bianca realises where Whitney's money has come from, but will she do the right thing? Dawn is feeling the strain of being skint until Jase turns up with a solution. Billy pitches a business plan to Ian.
A killer spider is on the loose in Walford. Dawn is torn over whether to accept Jase's money. Ronnie's attempts to move on with her life are short-lived when Max plants a seed of revenge.
Ronnie is down but not yet beaten, while Dawn is in the money and determined to rub it in her neighbours' faces. Mo's attempt to capitalise on Charlie's spider bite has terrible consequences for Billy.
Tanya takes a big risk in trying to discover the truth about Jack's past. Stacey has a night on the tiles with Danielle, which leaves her with a big decision to make.
Bianca is horrified when Tony's actions put their future in danger, Yolande is nervous about an inspection from the regional manager and Denise sets out to prove a point to Lucas.
Tony's controlling behaviour takes an even more sinister turn just as Bianca pushes him into making a big decision about their future. Danielle gets dragged into Ronnie's on-going battle with Archie and Dot and Yolande clash over the harvest festival.
Max's concerns about Bradley prompt him to go to extreme lengths in dealing with Callum. Christian and Ronnie's relationship takes a surprising turn. Whitney is distraught about Tony and Bianca's big announcement.
Bianca resorts to desperate measures to make Whitney talk. Patrick and Yolande have a party to bid farewell to the Square. With Christian's help, Ronnie takes a big step in her bid to lay old ghosts to rest.
Danielle makes a shocking discovery about Archie and Tony is concerned by Whitney's situation. Billy struggles to deal with his conscience over Jase, Pat makes a gesture for Frank and Bradley has a surprise in store for Dot
Tensions run high between Dawn and Jay at Jase's funeral, and Garry leaves Dawn with a decision to make. Peggy is torn when Ronnie makes an accusation against Archie. Tony takes matters into his own hands with Whitney and Dot is taken aback by the source of Bradley's cash.
Peggy lays a trap for Archie, with unexpected results. Billy has a proposal for Jay as things start to change between Garry and Dawn. Bianca makes a decision which troubles Tony, and Christian's new relationship may not be all that it seems.
Danielle gets caught up in Ronnie and Archie's ongoing battle. Tony has to take action with Whitney to save his own skin, as Dawn makes a big decision about her future. Billy gets an important visit from the social services about Jay, while Christian makes a discovery about his new boyfriend.
Tanya must decide whether to let the children in on her secret plan, while Ian grows increasingly suspicious of Jane. Meanwhile, Jay tells Billy that he will never forgive Dawn.
As Ronnie opens her heart, Jack decides to take control of the situation. Meanwhile, Tamwar makes a shocking decision, and Ian isn't at all happy with being the butt of the joke.
Billy and Jay's fragile peace is endangered when Jamie embarks upon a dangerous path. Jack and Tanya are ready to head to France, but can they hide the truth from Max?
Billy's attempts to be a father to Jay lead to disaster, while Tanya and Jack continue to hide their secret from Max. Elsewhere, Shabnam has a heartbreaking announcement as the Masoods' business falls apart, and Jack lets Darren in on the secret to driving like a Branning.
Zainab's stubbornness forces Masood into a terrible betrayal, and Jay's unpredictability leaves Billy and Dawn staring disaster in the face. Max plays a cruel game with unsuspecting Tanya and Jack, while Denise is horrified by Darren's sleazy approach to driving.
An angry and dangerous Max wreaks terror on his family. Jay escapes tragedy, but can he ever forgive Dawn? The Masoods struggle to come to terms with the loss of their business and their daughter, while Suzy has no idea that she's a pawn in Ben's devious game.
It's a race against time as Jack and Tanya prepare to leave Albert Square before Max discovers their plan. Libby makes a big decision about her future and Stacey sets Callum a sexy challenge.
The police release Jack and Max begins to wonder if he has got himself in too deep. Darren takes his driving test and also has bad news for Libby. Ricky takes the kids trick-or-treating, with disastrous consequences.
Things take a sinister turn as Jack tries to take revenge on Max and a shock incident means that the Brannings' lives could be changed forever. Ronnie has a run in with Bianca at the Vic Halloween party. Libby and Darren make secret plans and Lauren makes a shocking discovery.
As Max fights for his life, his family makes a shocking discovery about the accident. Pat is thrown when Bianca opens her heart about her relationship with Tony and a furious Denise confronts Lucas about Libby's decision to leave home, with a surprising outcome.
Suspicion falls on Jack as the police investigation into Max's accident gets underway, but is Tanya hiding something? Meanwhile, a frustrated Sean finds himself out in the cold as Roxy focuses on protecting Ronnie.
Dot becomes increasingly concerned by Bradley's strange behaviour, while a guilty Stacey shuts out Callum. Meanwhile, as Jane performs her stand-up routine in the Vic, Ian finds himself in an unfortunate predicament.
Callum pulls out all the stops in order to impress Stacey, but will she seize her chance for happiness? Meanwhile, Bradley faces an agonising dilemma about Max, and Whitney's plans for Tony's birthday don't go according to plan.
Lauren has a shocking revelation about Max, which leaves Tanya reeling. Meanwhile, Sean has to take action when Archie's manipulations go too far, and Ben confides in Shirley about his fears for the future.
The Brannings are stunned when the perpetrator of Max's attempted murder is revealed. Elsewhere, Sean struggles in his endeavours to prove Archie wrong about him, Masood has a eureka moment about the future of Masala Masood, and Jane is thrown by an unwelcome visitor.
Things start to look worse for the Brannings when a surprise witness in Max's case is uncovered.
Meanwhile, Sean is left fuming when he realises that Roxy hasn't been completely honest with him, and Masood takes desperate measures to try and solve his business problems.
Sean is nowhere to be seen as a terrified Roxy goes into early labour. Meanwhile, Jack has sinister plans for the witness in Max's case, and Linda is forced to confess the real reason for her return to Walford.
Roxy is left in turmoil when Christian makes her a stunning offer as Sean tries to make amends for his absence. Callum decides to play cupid for Vinnie and Whitney tests her relationship with Tony.
Bradley prepares to tell Max the truth about his accident, Christian is hurt when his new life plan doesn't run as smoothly as expected and Tony's behaviour brings out Whitney's jealousy.
Max takes drastic steps to try to win back his kids. Vinnie's chance of a lifetime has a sting in the tail, and Lucy sets out to prove that Ian has underestimated her.
Relations between Shirley, Suzy and Phil reach crisis point and Shirley is left with a big decision to make about her future. Tanya is shocked by Max's revelation and Tony deceives Lauren about plans for a night out.
Ricky makes a shocking discovery about Whitney and Tony, while Max's relationship with Lauren takes a dramatic twist. Denise and Lucas find themselves in an awkward situation and Heather pushes Phil to face up to his feelings for Shirley.
Whitney begs Ricky not to reveal what he saw to Bianca, and Tony takes a sinister step in his pursuit of Lauren. Shirley's relationship with Phil takes a dramatic twist.
Tanya has a bombshell for both Branning brothers, while Tony is finding it hard to keep a volatile Whitney in his thrall, and Sean shares one of his deepest secrets with Roxy.
Suzy shares a secret that will change Phil's life forever - she's pregnant. Ronnie tries to stop Jack's downward spiral. At the hospital, Sean and Roxy come face to face with both the joys and the horrors of parenthood.
Events take a darkly unexpected twist when Jack visits Jim in his nursing home. Meanwhile, Shirley's heart breaks as she pushes Phil towards a life-changing decision.
Whitney feels guilty as Tony's dark affections begin to shift towards someone else. Meanwhile, Roxy is backed into a corner by Jack and sends Christian on a terrible errand.
Bianca throws Whitney a sixteenth birthday party she will never forget. Under pressure from Jack, Roxy is forced to take drastic action, and Denise makes a big sacrifice for Lucas.
The Square is in shock following the revelations about Tony, and Denise is forced to defend Lucas when residents decide to take matters into their own hands.
As the Jacksons struggle to cope with the fallout of Tony's actions, Bianca makes an upsetting discovery. Roxy enlists Christian's help to track down the missing paternity test.
Suzy's escape plans are thrown into jeopardy by Archie. Meanwhile, Whitney has devastating news for Bianca, and Dot and Heather make an appalling discovery.
Billy and Ricky race to stop Janine's wedding, Suzy is forced into making a surprise announcement, and a shocked Heather learns the identity of Albert Square's mystery benefactor.
Sean is suspicious when Archie extends an olive branch, but are his motives genuine? Shirley and Ben are less than thrilled by Phil and Suzy's news, and Janine plots her revenge.
Shirley tries to prise Phil from Suzy's clutches with the help of some festive karaoke, Janine resolves to turn over a new leaf, and Ian continues to be a Christmas curmudgeon.
Jane flips when she discovers the real reason behind Ian's festive ban, Shirley hopes for a Christmas with Phil, while Danielle makes bad decisions when Ronnie gets closer to Jack.
The Mitchell family anticipate the perfect Christmas until Archie hears of Sean's plans to leave Walford with Roxy and baby Amy. Ian discovers how important family really is. Shirley struggles to forget about Phil.
Sean is as happy as he has ever been. Ian finally finds his yuletide spirit. Dot comes to terms with the reality that she may be spending Christmas alone.
Sean discovers the secret that will change his life forever. At the Beales', the gang has a laugh at vest-wearing Christian. Dot gets a dark surprise in the form of a nasty visitor from her past.
