Episodes
4136
January 1, 2011
Arriving home, Alfie’s swept up in the Vic’s New Year celebrations. Fed up of hospital, Kat pulls out her drip, commandeers a taxi and heads home. Every time Alfie tries to get upstairs to see Tommy, something stops him. He finds Charlie slumped in a corner, drunk. After sorting out Fat Boy, Kim and the sound system, Alfie finally makes it upstairs. When Kat arrives home, she’s surprised by the quiet atmosphere in the bar. Excited, Kat bursts into the bedroom, but stops when she sees paramedics with a sombre Alfie, Charlie and Mo. Kat realises her baby’s dead.
4137
January 3, 2011
When Kat and Alfie are asked if they want to see Tommy, Kat runs away. Back at the Vic, Mo sits with her. Alfie looks for Kat, when he gets back to the pub Billy and Julie are clearing up. Kat tries to get the pub ready to open. She’s not ready to say goodbye to Tommy, but Alfie gently persuades her they have to return to the hospital. When Kat sees the baby’s body she’s insistent ‘that’s not my baby’.
4138
January 4, 2011
4139
January 6, 2011
4140
January 7, 2011
4141
January 10, 2011
4142
January 11, 2011
4143
January 13, 2011
4144
January 14, 2011
4145
January 17, 2011
4146
January 18, 2011
4147
January 20, 2011
4148
January 21, 2011
4149
January 24, 2011
4150
January 25, 2011
4151
January 27, 2011
4152
January 28, 2011
4153
January 31, 2011
4154
February 1, 2011
The news about Tommy stuns Michael, while Ronnie's interest is piqued by Kat's revelation.
4155
February 2, 2011
Abi is left reeling after a love-sick Darren proposes to Jodie. Kat makes a decision when her and Alfie's attempts to reignite their love end in disaster.
4156
February 3, 2011
Glenda informs a shocked Roxy that it was Phil who stole her wedding money. Phil is forced to take drastic action when Glenda threatens to expose him at his party.
4157
February 7, 2011
Whitney's light fingers leads to a headache for Janine. Whitney makes a dangerous decision, and Janine has a narrow escape at the R&R.
4158
February 8, 2011
Still hurt that Kat kissed Michael, Alfie puts on a cheery front and organises a Mexican night at the Vic. Alfie pawns his wedding ring for the money he owes Michael, but later discovers Michael’s returned the money. He gives the money back and tells Michael that he saw him kiss Kat, but Michael insists Kat kissed him. Roxy’s worried about Alfie, who realises she’s the first person who’s asked how he is. Alfie’s doodled K & A in a heart over his Mexican night flags. Kat’s touched and confesses that she kissed Michael. Alfie doesn’t react, but violently smashes the Piñata for Mexican night. Alfie tells Kat he doesn’t care about the kiss, but he lost a baby too, and she’s never asked him how he’s coping. Alfie admits sometimes he hates Kat, because this is all her fault.
4159
February 10, 2011
Kat's continued torment at losing baby Tommy proves too much for Alfie...
4160
February 11, 2011
Zainab and Masood get much more than they bargained for when they put aside their misgivings and meet with Yusef. Ronnie takes drastic action to curtail Roxy and Michael's burgeoning relationship while Julie, Kim and Mo join forces to persuade Kat to talk to Alfie. Heather finally reveals the true extent of her financial woes to Dot.
4161
February 14, 2011
Alfie and Michael return from Brighton. Jack punches Michael, believing he come on to Ronnie. Michael insists Ronnie fancies him, not the other way around, but Ronnie denies it. At Ronnie’s insistence, Jack tries to buy Michael’s share of the boxing gym lease. Michael agrees, on one condition, Jack asks Ronnie about the photo she has of him. Roxy’s jealous when she sees Michael in the Vic with another woman. Jack searches through Ronnie’s things and finds the photo.
4162
February 15, 2011
Heather Trott faces the toughest day of her life as money shortages, a desperate visit to her mother and an altercation with Shirley all lead to terrible tragedy.
4163
February 17, 2011
A heartbroken Jack pleads with Ronnie to get professional help after he witnesses her meltdown in the Vic. Darren makes a devastating discovery at Heather's flat while Syed and Christian come to a life-changing decision about their surrogacy plans. Kat is thrown when she bumps into Alfie, and Roxy makes an upsetting discovery about Michael.
4164
February 18, 2011
Alfie is on hand to comfort Kat when she receives some sad news. Shirley and Dot are appalled to discover the state of Heather's flat while Darren reaches a momentous decision about George. Christian and Syed wait anxiously for news from Roxy while Ronnie makes her first visit to the counsellor's office.
4165
February 21, 2011
It is the grand opening of the B&B, and Zainab is horrified to discover the identity of Kim's first customer. Meanwhile, Heather reaches a decision about George's future, Janine takes her revenge when she is upstaged by Whitney at Ricky's birthday party, and Alfie is desperate to prove that he is indispensible to Kat.
4166
February 22, 2011
Whitney, desperate to make amends, gets herself into trouble, only to be rescued by a handsome stranger. Meanwhile, Kim thinks it is time for Denise to move on, Shirley tries to bolster a forlorn Heather, and Roxy is determined to salvage her salon.
4167
February 24, 2011
An alienated Whitney misreads signals and ruins her friendship with Lauren as a result. Janine goes to extreme lengths to scrape together money for the rent. And Patrick and Kim get Alfie to turn on the romance.
4168
February 25, 2011
Max needs Whitney to fix the mess she has made, but she ends up burning all her bridges in Walford and turning to her new friend for help. Zainab's decision to keep the Square's new resident a secret from Masood comes back to bite her, and Heather discovers Julie's secret.
4169
February 28, 2011
Masood is determined to find a way of financing the perfect engagement ring, but Zainab struggles to accept Yusef's presence in the Square and resolves that they get rid of him. Meanwhile, Denise and Kat find their pasts catching up with them, and Ronnie's lies continue to spiral.
4170
March 1, 2011
Denise files for divorce and decides to celebrate the start of her new life with a party, but the rift between Masood and Yusef threatens to overshadow the celebrations. Jay is unaware that he has a new admirer, and Glenda demands to know what is really going on with Ronnie.
4171
March 3, 2011
Shirley's thrilled when Phil returns to the Square, but Glenda is less than happy when he foils her plan to get Roxy's money back. Tamwar and Afia hatch a plan to reunite their warring families, and Kat finds herself growing closer to Shenice while Ian sets out to impress Jane.
4172
March 4, 2011
Glenda's revelations leave the Mitchells reeling, while Ian panics about what else might be revealed. Tamwar and Afia are pleased when it seems that their parents are getting along, but is Masood really prepared to forgive and forget? Alfie is buoyed when Kat asks him to stay the night.
4173
March 7, 2011
Ronnie's paranoia reaches new heights as she resolves to drive Glenda away before she discovers the truth about James. Meanwhile, Ian has a touching gesture for Jane, and will Shirley's dogged belief in Phil's faithfulness finally be shattered?
4174
March 8, 2011
Revelations ricochet across the Square leaving relationships in tatters - will Shirley let Glenda get away with the upset that she has caused? Jane makes a devastating discovery about Ian, and Dot is touched by Edward's kindness.
4175
March 10, 2011
hirley fights to keep her head held high as she faces a future without Phil - but will he succumb to her chilling request? Meanwhile Kat and Alfie do their best to support a vulnerable Shenice, and Abi's crush on Jay leaves her humiliated.
4176
March 11, 2011
As Phil and Shirley rake over their relationship in an epic heart-to-heart, there is a final twist in store for the couple. Ian and Jane face an achingly tough decision about their future and Kat and Alfie mourn the loss of Shenice.
4177
March 14, 2011
4178
March 15, 2011
4179
March 17, 2011
4180
March 21, 2011
4181
March 22, 2011
4182
March 24, 2011
4183
March 25, 2011
4184
March 28, 2011
4185
March 29, 2011
4186
March 31, 2011
4187
April 1, 2011
4188
April 4, 2011
4189
April 5, 2011
4190
April 7, 2011
4191
April 8, 2011
4192
April 11, 2011
4193
April 12, 2011
4194
April 14, 2011
4195
April 15, 2011
4196
April 18, 2011
4197
April 19, 2011
4198
April 21, 2011
4199
April 22, 2011
4200
April 25, 2011
4201
April 26, 2011
4202
April 28, 2011
4203
April 29, 2011
4204
May 2, 2011
4205
May 3, 2011
4206
May 5, 2011
4207
May 6, 2011
4208
May 9, 2011
4209
May 10, 2011
4210
May 12, 2011
4211
May 13, 2011
Shirley and Heather discover some uncomfortable truth about Ben
4212
May 16, 2011
Alfie and Kat's happiness at Tommy's christening is threatened by the police
4213
May 17, 2011
Jane finds an alle at her divorce hearing, while Zainab and Masood make a decision
4214
May 19, 2011
A Terrified Ronnie steels herself as she finally comes face-to-face with a vengefull cat
4215
May 20, 2011
Ronnie is thrown into a panic when Amy's disappearance firces her out in public
4216
May 23, 2011
An exhausted Dot's friendship with Edward hits rocky ground
4217
May 24, 2011
Dot faces an impossible decision as the reality of being Jim's Carer takes its toll.
4218
May 26, 2011
Dot is hurt to discover Carol, Max and Jack discussing Jim's future without her.
4219
May 27, 2011
Syed's attempts to heal Masood and Zainab's rift leave Christian out in the cold.
4220
May 30, 2011
As Zainab and Masood's marriage begins to implode, Tamwar is forced to beg Syed to help.
4221
May 31, 2011
Masood's growing rage at Yusef's scheming is futher fuelled by a vengeful Phil.
4222
June 2, 2011
Yusef fears for his life when a dramatic showdown with Masood threatens to spiral out of control. Mercy struggles to understand Fat Boy's deceit, while Shirley is left reeling when Phil's pent-up anger finally explodes. Carol lays down the law when Ricky reveals the truth about his recent job interview.
4223
June 3, 2011
As Tam and Afia struggle to deal with last night's shocking events, Masood gives Denise reason to doubt Yusef's motives. Shirley fears the worst when Phil refuses to explain his whereabouts the previous night. Meanwhile, Kat and Alfie are given an unwelcome reminder of recent events, while Roxy gives Michael one last chance to make their relationship work.
4224
June 6, 2011
Eddie Moon arrives in Walford with a bang when an attempt to save Amy leads to an accidental collision with Carol. Phil has a surprising admission for Shirley, while Afia presents Masood with a heartbreaking demand.
4225
June 7, 2011
4226
June 9, 2011
4227
June 10, 2011
Roxy gets more than she bargained for when she demands that Eddie leave the Square.
4228
June 13, 2011
Janine and Lydia reach out to one another during a dark night of the soul.
4229
June 14, 2011
Pat questions Janine's involvement in the previous evening's devastating events.
4230
June 16, 2011
Tanya is forced to take action when an intoxicated Rainie wreaks havoc in her home.
4231
June 17, 2011
Tensions between Max and Tanya threaten to reach boiling point at the engagement party.
4232
June 20, 2011
Tamwar feels the pressure when Afia presents him with an impossible decision.
4233
June 21, 2011
Masood's desperate attempt to halt Tam and Afia's wedding is dealt a crushing blow.
4234
June 23, 2011
The Masoods turn on each other in the wake of Tam's revelations.
4235
June 24, 2011
Zainab vows to reunite her fractured family after the previous night's terrible events.
4236
June 27, 2011
Eddie makes a breakthrough with Michael, but a visitor spoils their reconciliation.
4237
June 28, 2011
Tyler's lively antics bring chaos to the Vic, while Michael's anxiety manifests itself.
4238
June 30, 2011
A conniving Michael manipulates Jack in order to spend time alone with Ronnie.
4239
July 1, 2011
A vengeful Kat refines her victim statement ahead of Ronnie's sentencing.
4240
July 4, 2011
Ronnie is stunned when Michael finally reveals his true intentions.
4241
July 5, 2011
Ronnie resolves to deal with Michael when he frames her for the break-in at the Vic.
4242-4243
July 7, 2011
Michael carries out his final, devastating act of revenge against Ronnie.
4244
July 8, 2011
Eddie has to intervene when Jack hunts Michael down to make him pay for his manipulations.
4245
July 11, 2011
Billy and Julie receive heartbreaking news when they finally pay a visit to their son.
4246
July 12, 2011
A devastated Mercy decides to return to Nigeria in secret.
4247
July 14, 2011
Christian forces Zainab into an emotional showdown over his adoption plans.
4248
July 15, 2011
Billy is on top of the world as he introduces Lola to the rest of the Mitchell clan.
4249
July 18, 2011
There are fireworks aplenty when Janine throws a millionaire's party for the Square.
4250
July 19, 2011
Ricky's imminent departure forces Pat to swallow her pride and to appeal to Norman.
4251
July 21, 2011
Max and Tanya arrange another risky rendezvous at their love nest.
4252
July 22, 2011
A suspicious Vanessa bites the bullet and confronts her growing doubts about Max.
4253
July 25, 2011
Eddie's happiness at Anthony's arrival in Walford is short-lived.
4254
July 26, 2011
Eddie goes to unnerving lengths in an attempt to make Michael pay for last night's events.
4255
July 28, 2011
Julie and Jean are panicked to find the Vic toilets covered in blood.
4256
July 29, 2011
Jean is left reeling when an angry Eddie turns on her for snooping through his letters.
4257
August 1, 2011
An isolated Roxy resorts to drastic measures when Phil continues to muscle her out of R&R.
4258
August 2, 2011
Tanya's efforts with Greg make her feel increasingly trapped within her marriage.
4259
August 4, 2011
Lola's attempt to teach Phil a lesson backfires, with terrible consequences.
4260
August 5, 2011
Billy and Julie deal with the fallout of Lola's actions, while Tanya leaves Greg reeling.
4261
August 8, 2011
Jean goes into meltdown over a shock delivery, and Tanya and Max's affair is threatened.
4262
August 9, 2011
Max and Tanya's secret rendezvous is interrupted by a surprise visitor.
4263
August 11, 2011
Max and Tanya finally prepare to come clean with Vanessa and Greg.
4264
August 12, 2011
Tanya resolves to make her decision and goes to meet Max. But who will she choose?
4265
August 15, 2011
Jack and Carol are forced to take drastic action following last week's revelations.
4266
August 16, 2011
Michael targets a fragile Vanessa as he continues to plot his revenge against Eddie.
4267
August 18, 2011
Janine sends the police to the Vic, leaving Ryan and Lauren in an unfortunate predicament.
4268
August 19, 2011
Pat and Jean go to war in a quest to be crowned Norman's Pearly Queen.
4269
August 22, 2011
Whitney is paralysed with fear when Rob returns to Walford wanting her forgiveness.
4270
August 23, 2011
A vengeful Rob tracks Whitney down in Southend, and Dot visits Rose at home.
4271
August 25, 2011
Despite Whitney's protests, Fat Boy calls on Ryan to help them deal with Rob.
4272
August 26, 2011
Whitney is left devastated when the police pull a body from the sea - but whose is it?
4273
August 29, 2011
It is Anthony's birthday, and Ian finds himself in a dangerous situation.
4274
August 30, 2011
Ian's world is thrown into turmoil as Mandy's boss tracks him down.
4275
September 1, 2011
Kat receives an intriguing phone call and struggles to come to terms with some shock news.
4276
September 2, 2011
Kat's secret is threatened as Shenice stumbles upon the truth.
4277
September 5, 2011
Alfie tries to make amends with Kat but their reconciliation does not go to plan.
4278
September 6, 2011
Kat and Alfie must face up to a painful loss.
4279
September 8, 2011
Michael's plans for revenge against Eddie horrify Vanessa, and Michael causes mischief.
4280
September 9, 2011
Vanessa worms her way into Eddie's affections after he and Carol have a fight.
4281
September 12, 2011
An unhinged Michael carefully lines up his pawns ready for Eddie's day of judgement.
4282
September 13, 2011
The Moon family spectacularly implodes as fight night finally comes to pass.
4283
September 15, 2011
Michael torments Eddie as Tyler's life hangs in the balance.
4284
September 16, 2011
Eddie reveals a staggering secret to Michael, changing the course of their relationship.
4285
September 19, 2011
Darren and Lauren vow to conceal their indiscretion, and a familiar face returns.
4286
September 20, 2011
The day of Darren and Jodie's dream wedding dawns, but will they make it down the aisle?
4287
September 22, 2011
Yusef resorts to extreme measures when he fears Zainab may be slipping from his clutches.
4288
September 23, 2011
Yusef starts to panic when his plan threatens to spiral out of control.
4289
September 26, 2011
Masood makes a heartbreaking decision, and Ben's day with Duncan takes a worrying turn.
4290
September 27, 2011
The situation between Ben and Duncan escalates, and Alfie reveals Ian is on his way home.
4291
September 29, 2011
Tensions between Phil and Patrick reach boiling point.
4292
September 30, 2011
Determined to see the back of Vanessa, Michael pays her to leave Walford for good.
4293
October 3, 2011
A shock revelation changes life for the Moons, and Phil and Patrick's feud escalates.
4294
October 4, 2011
Vanessa fights her corner with Eddie, betraying Michael in the process.
4295
October 6, 2011
Eddie hesitates over his plan to destroy Michael, and Christian makes a discovery.
4296
October 7, 2011
Ben finally tells Phil the truth, while Michael tries to pick up the pieces of his life.
4297
October 10, 2011
Zainab is left humiliated when Denise accidentally reveals all about her recent ordeal.
4298
October 11, 2011
Yusef's meddling pushes Zainab to breaking point, resulting in a shocking confrontation.
4299
October 13, 2011
A broken Zainab finally gives in to Yusef's game-playing and flees from the Square.
4300
October 14, 2011
Syed and Christian struggle with last night's revelation, while Masood fears the worst.
4301
October 17, 2011
Syed faces a difficult choice when his daughter visits the Square for the first time.
4302
October 18, 2011
Mandy takes great delight in punishing Ian for his paranoid accusations.
4303
October 20, 2011
Ian reaches a momentous decision after a heart-to-heart with Alfie.
4304
October 21, 2011
Tyler tries to attract Whitney's attention at the party, and a familiar face returns.
4305
October 24, 2011
Whitney finds herself with a new boyfriend, but she has to decide if he is the man she wants. A scheming Ben exposes Syed's lies about Amira to an incredulous Christian. Lola blags herself a job, and the ever-reliable Norman comes to Pat's rescue.
4306
October 25, 2011
Christian is furious when he spots Syed and Amira together at the cafe - and later warns his boyfriend he must choose between their relationship and the one he has with his daughter. Liam persuades Pat to let Norman spend more time with her, Janine enjoys bossing her new employees around, and Fat Boy asks Dot for advice on telling Whitney how he really feels about her
4307
October 27, 2011
Yusef is furious when Syed and Amira's baby brings the Masoods closer together - until he realises there might be another way to drive them apart. Patrick discovers Norman has been keeping a worrying secret from Pat, Janine's launch party for her new business does not go to plan, and Rose makes a serious mistake at the surgery
4308
October 28, 2011
Christian grows nervous about whether he can have a future with Syed now he has become a father - and reluctantly agrees to Yusef's request for a sample of his boyfriend's hair. Lola decides to put Ben's sexuality to the test after learning he has never slept with a girl, and Rose confesses her fears to a priest
4309
October 31, 2011
Amira continues to feud with Christian on the day of Yasmin's party, and the situation becomes more tense when Yusef makes a phone call that brings Qadim back to Walford - before giving Christian the DNA test results. Liam tries to steal alcohol from Kim's Halloween party and Rose continues to flirt with Rev Stephens - much to Dot's annoyance
4310
November 1, 2011
Yusef suggests Christian may have tampered with the test, leading to a bitter argument that leaves Amira outraged. However, Masood is convinced the doctor is hiding the truth, and searches for evidence to prove his guilt. Shirley lends Roxy a hand when Janine tries to evict her, and Anthony asks Poppy out - despite actually being attracted to Jodie
4311
November 3, 2011
Ben offers to babysit Amy so Roxy and her friends can go to the Vic - but when he leaves her alone to explore Jack's flat with Jay, she has a life-threatening accident. Yusef begs for Zainab's forgiveness after the Masoods turn on him, while Anthony unexpectedly gets a moment alone with Jodie - and decides to kiss her
4312
November 4, 2011
Jack and Roxy face some sobering truths about their parenting skills following Amy's accident, while Ben fears he might be sent back to prison. Tanya receives heartbreaking news on a visit to the oncology ward, Whitney nervously prepares for an important interview, and Rose upsets Dot by taking over the church social
4313
November 7, 2011
Ben is full of remorse following the incident with Amy - but turns the situation into an excuse to spend time alone with Christian. Phil clashes with Michael and Janine when they try to evict Roxy, Amira continues to manipulate Syed and strikes a deal with Yusef, and Mandy discovers the ring Ian bought her is a lot less valuable than he claimed
4314
November 8, 2011
Ben is furious at being rejected by Christian, and decides to get revenge by telling Yusef a horrifying lie about what happened the previous night. Ian is stunned when a familiar face reappears in the Square, Janine's taunting of Roxy makes Michael uncomfortable, and Jodie's guilt grows as Poppy talks about how much she likes Anthony
4315
November 10, 2011
Phil angrily confronts Christian, and their argument soon takes a violent turn. As accusations fly, Roxy urges Ben to tell the truth before any more damage is done. Jane chastises Ian for neglecting Bobby and gets reacquainted with Masood, while Yusef persuades Zainab to let him spend the night with her
4316
November 11, 2011
Masood heads to see Zainab at home, but is disgusted to find Yusef with her. Kat feels guilty when Alfie celebrates their relationship, and Janine overhears news that could give her the upper hand over Shirley. Syed refuses to change his plans and Jodie is forced to tell Poppy the truth
4317
November 14, 2011
Phil becomes agitated when he receives more mysterious photos, but cannot work out who has sent them - or who the person in the pictures is supposed to be. Tyler tries to reunite Jodie and Poppy, while Tamwar and Afia express their concerns about Yusef and Zainab's plans
4318
November 15, 2011
Kat cannot stop thinking about her one-night stand and decides the time has come to tell Alfie the truth. Phil is convinced Janine is his tormentor, but she appears to know less than he does - and their confrontation prompts her to ask Pat some searching questions. Meanwhile, the Moon brothers come up with a new scam, Jane catches up with Tanya, and the Rev Stevens invites Rose and Dot to an official function
4319
November 17, 2011
Janine is stunned when Pat tells her about Frank's role in the fire at the car lot, and becomes upset as she recalls her parents' troubled marriage. Meanwhile, Phil confesses his part in the incident to Rainie - and as they talk, the old chemistry between them starts to re-emerge. At the Vic, Tanya decides to let her hair down, but her fellow customers start to worry as her behaviour gets increasingly out of control
4320
November 21, 2011
Tanya struggles to remain on top of things as she tries to keep her home running smoothly - but finally loses her cool when she finds Shirley threatening Rainie. Kat shares her concerns about Alfie with Kim, Dot and the Rev Stevens are stunned to discover who Rose spent the night with, and Billy tries to set Lola straight when he learns she has been skipping lessons at school
4321
November 22, 2011
Jack is furious when Abi lets Roxy spend time with Amy, but his heated mood turns to concern as she tearfully reveals her fears about Tanya. However, her mother reacts angrily at his attempt to try to discuss what happened - and reaches a momentous decision. Lola tells Billy she is pregnant, prompting him to accuse Tyler of being the father, while Jean receives an unexpected bit of good luck and Carol tries to make peace between Dot and Rose
4322
November 23, 2011
Tanya unleashes a torrent of abuse on her relatives when they try to discuss her recent behaviour - but is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, Lauren visits the hospital, where she discovers her mother has been missing appointments. Dot claims not to know who Rose really is, and Abi suspects Jay is the father of Lola's baby
4323
November 24, 2011
Max tries to get to the bottom of Tanya's problems, but only makes her more agitated - and she finally snaps when Lauren interrogates her about the missed hospital appointments. Meanwhile, Max's brother Derek sets about making his presence felt in Walford, but both Pat and Carol are far from pleased to see him. Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake) joins the cast
4324
November 25, 2011
Max is faced with a difficult decision after Lauren tells him the truth about Tanya's illness - but there are still more shocks in store for the Brannings and the Crosses. Meanwhile, Derek visits some more old acquaintances
4325
November 28, 2011
Rainie cannot contain her hatred following Tanya's revelation about their father, and tells her sister she wants her to die. Pat talks to Roxy about Derek's violent past, while Lola is nowhere to be found when the social worker calls - so Billy risks everything by asking Abi to take her place.
4326
November 29, 2011
Phil receives a series of ominous text messages, and Shirley is certain Rainie is responsible. Roxy and Jack prepare for a custody hearing, Masood and Zainab discuss their divorce, and Yusef tries to talk Amira into moving to Pakistan with Yasmin - hoping that if she agrees to go, then Zainab will follow
4327
December 1, 2011
Zainab feels humiliated after news spreads about Masood's night with Jane, and tells Yusef she will go to Pakistan with him - but receives a shock when he proposes to her. However, she begins to have second thoughts when Tamwar expresses his disgust. Phil becomes certain Jack is his tormentor and ransacks his flat in search of the missing file, while Derek offers Alfie some work selling fridges
4328
December 2, 2011
Yusef celebrates his birthday, but the day turns sour when his cousin Tariq confronts him about his engagement - so the doctor tries to buy his silence by offering him control of the Argee Bhajee. Derek brags to Janine about how he used to bully Michael, Alfie enlists Tyler and Anthony's help to sell the fridges, and Syed is in a foul mood following a meeting at the bank
4329
December 5, 2011
Kat heads off for a girls' night out at R&R after growing increasingly disillusioned with her relationship - but is unsure what to do when she finds herself in a stranger's flat. Afia considers confronting Yusef, Max tells Jane about Tanya's illness, and Alfie switches on the Vic's Christmas lights
4330
December 6, 2011
Afia warns Yusef to leave London - but instead he breaks down and tells Zainab he started the fire that nearly killed her in Pakistan. The police raid Phil's properties, leaving Derek and Anthony worried their illicit goods may be discovered, while Alfie refuses to discuss Kat's night out and Janine argues with Michael about money
4331
December 8, 2011
Phil's plans to lure his tormentor out into the open are repeatedly thwarted, until he finally gets information about who it might be - but when a confrontation takes place, his rage has terrifying consequences. Zainab nervously prepares to marry Yusef, who tries to keep her away from anyone who might change her mind, while Derek's callous behaviour leads Rainie to realise how much she has hurt Tanya
4332
December 9, 2011
Billy fears Lola may have lost her baby, but Phil is more concerned about the missing file - though Shirley warns him the last thing he needs is to be charged with assault. Carol agrees to let Derek stay with her, not realising the effect this will have on Pat, while a tarot card reading has intriguing results for Jean and Kim
4333
December 12, 2011
Shirley throws a Christmas party, hoping the occasion will reveal Phil's tormentor. Her plan initially seems set to fail, as Derek, Jack and Ian quickly see through it - but she then discovers an unlikely suspect. Jean believes she has a new admirer, only to receive a shock when he reveals his true identity, while Tanya worries about how much effort Max is putting into the Christmas decorations
4334
December 13, 2011
Ricky returns to Albert Square, and his family hopes he will be able to help Pat with the money he earned in Dubai - but it quickly becomes clear something has gone wrong. Shirley accuses Heather of sending the letters, though Phil soon starts to suspect Jack instead. Mo pleads with Jean not to reveal her secret and Lauren loses her temper with Whitney
4335
December 15, 2011
Bianca is delighted to receive a visit from Ricky, but her joy turns to anger when he reveals their house is at risk. However, his spirits are lifted when he bumps into Mandy, and the pair spend the afternoon reminiscing. Meanwhile, the rift between the Brannings and Mitchells deepens after Jack prevents Roxy from seeing Amy, and Fat Boy gives Whitney a present - only to end up offending her
4336
December 16, 2011
Zainab lashes out at Yusef after he insults Kamil, but he responds by slapping her - and when he coldly warns her worse may be to come, she decides to run away. Pat hopes a day out at the seaside will cheer her family up, though Ricky has other problems on his mind, while Jane and Ian both make surprising announcements
4337
December 19, 2011
Mandy begins to doubt whether she is ready to marry Ian following a visit from Pat, who has found out about her night with Ricky. Yusef takes Zainab to the airport after deciding they need to leave Walford immediately - but they are unable to board the flight when she discreetly drops her passport in a bin, feigning surprise at the check-in desk that she has lost it. Meanwhile, Jane discovers converting to Islam is more difficult than she had imagined
4338
December 20, 2011
Zainab is distraught following Kamil's disappearance, and pleads with Yusef to tell her where he has taken him. Bianca's family excitedly prepares for her return from prison, Max worries about Jean's state of mind, and Amira suggests to Syed that they should pose as husband and wife at their business meeting. Meanwhile, Heather gets into the Christmas spirit at the Vic's grotto
4339
December 22, 2011
Alfie is convinced Jean needs professional help after a worrying incident with Shenice, but Kat angrily insists she is the best person to take care of her. Bianca's children are upset when Ricky reveals she has to stay in prison - until they get a surprise at the school play. Meanwhile, Denise urges Masood to save Zainab from Yusef
4340
December 23, 2011
Masood sneaks into Zainab's house in a bid to rescue her when Yusef briefly leaves her alone, but discovers she still does not know where Kamil is - leaving him struggling to escape before Yusef returns. Ricky nervously tries to find the right time to tell Bianca about his night with Mandy, and Kat begins to realise the extent of Jean's troubles when she finds her handing out money outside the Vic
4341
December 24, 2011
Masood and Zainab try to put a stop to Yusef's schemes - but the crisis also starts to rekindle their old passions. Phil enlists Ben's help to catch his stalker, while Bianca and Kat hold a joint Christmas party for their families at the Vic, though Pat makes it clear Janine is not welcome. Elsewhere, Christian returns to Walford and is stunned to discover Amira and Syed are planning to move to Pakistan
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December 25, 2011
Hour-long episode. Masood sets out to bring Kamil home, but Yusef has one more trick to play. Shirley is shocked to discover the identity of Phil's stalker, Janine tries to buy her way back into her relatives' affections, and tension simmers at the Brannings' over whether Max or Derek should be seen as the head of the family. Meanwhile, Denise receives an unexpected gift that conceals a terrible secret
4344
December 26, 2011
Yusef's actions put the whole of Albert Square in danger. Meanwhile, Denise teams up with Kim and Patrick to throw a Christmas party at the B&B - but her celebrations are cut short when she is cornered by Phil, who is determined to retrieve the evidence that could send him to prison
4345
December 27, 2011
Pat is furious to spot Derek asking Liam to steal scrap metal for him, and sends the youngster home. Michael realises they have a common enemy, and offers to help her get Derek out of Walford for good - but when the ex-convict realises what they are up to, he visits Pat to remind her how ruthless he can be. Meanwhile, Shirley is unsure whether to tell Phil that she knows who has been tormenting him
4346
December 29, 2011
Pat checks herself out of hospital and lies to Ricky, claiming the doctors have allowed her to go. Back in Albert Square, Bianca berates Janine for putting more pressure on their family's increasingly frail matriarch - but her stinging words only make matters worse. Meanwhile, Patrick confesses his part in this week's extraordinary events to Kim and Denise
4347
December 30, 2011
Ricky, Bianca and their children struggle to meet Janine's new deadline for repaying her loan, and all of them are forced to make sacrifices as they try to raise the cash. Meanwhile, Alfie helps Kat throw a party to celebrate Tommy's first birthday - but is left feeling hurt when he hears a conversation between her and Jean
