Summary[]
Emotions in the Square run high and threaten to disrupt Tiffany's funeral when Simon has his say. Sonia finds Tiffany's letter which reveals some explosive information and Bianca wastes no time setting the fuse. Meanwhile, Ruth goes to see Doctor Legg to confirm her test results.
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An agonised Terry tells Irene he can't face going to the funeral. In the café, Beppe is pensive - he also can't bear to go. Frank, meanwhile, won't let Roy talk him into going either. Grant intrudes on Peggy and Frank. An angry Frank tells Grant that he won't be going to the funeral, and forcibly advises him to face up to the consequences of what's happened. Panic ensues at Ricky and Bianca's as they frantically search the flat for Tiffany's letter. As they leave, Sonia stays behind to tidy up and finds the letter in the bin. After frantic preparations in the Vic, the funeral cortege leaves Albert Square - watched by Frank, dressed in mourner's garb. Beppe, casual and unshaven, watches as the hearse pulls under the bridge. Gianni urges him to get dressed and go to the church - Beppe relents. Sarah becomes enraged after Terry refuses to join her at the funeral, and accuses him of feeling sorry for himself. Terry is stung by Sarah's words, and tells Irene he'll go - he won't leave his daughter's send off to the Mitchells. Ruth is disappointed to find her case transferred to the surgery's new GP, Doctor Fonseca. He confirms she is pregnant, and warns her that she and the baby could have contracted Mark's HIV virus. Ruth replies that she doesn't know whether she wants to keep the baby. The congregation assembles for the service. Against a sea of hostile faces, Grant makes a defiant speech, telling everyone how much he loved Tiffany, vowing that he'll never let Courtney forget her. Simon responds in kind, slating Grant as an evil bully. Terry intervenes to calm him down. The wake is held at the Vic, and Peggy mollifies Simon with a warm welcome. When Grant arrives, however, Simon continues to provoke him until Terry intervenes again. Terry pleads for peace, and buys drinks for everyone. Bianca is shocked by the contents of Tiffany's letter, which reveal Grant's affair with Louise. Bianca storms into the Vic and warns Louise to leave Walford - or else she'll tell Simon about her affair with Grant! |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Grant Mitchell - Ross Kemp
- Louise Raymond - Carol Harrison
- Bianca Butcher - Patsy Palmer
- Peggy Mitchell - Barbara Windsor
- Simon Raymond - Andrew Lynford
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Irene Hills - Roberta Taylor
- Frank Butcher - Mike Reid
- Roy Evans - Tony Caunter
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Tony Hills - Mark Homer
- Sarah Hills - Daniela Denby-Ashe
- Sonia Jackson - Natalie Cassidy
- Alex Healy - Richard Driscoll
- Beppe di Marco - Michael Greco
- Gianni di Marco - Marc Bannerman
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Melanie Healy - Tamzin Outhwaite
- Michael Rose - Russell Floyd
- Lisa Shaw - Lucy Benjamin
- Mark Fowler - Todd Carty
- Ruth Fowler - Caroline Paterson
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Matthew Rose - Joe Absolom
- Jamie Mitchell - Jack Ryder
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Lilly Mattock - Barbara Keogh
- Jeff Healy - Leslie Schofield
- Robbie Jackson - Dean Gaffney
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Conor Flaherty - Seán Gleeson
- Mary Flaherty - Melanie Clark Pullen
- Lenny Wallace - Desune Coleman
- Mick McFarlane - Sylvester Williams
- Annie Palmer - Nadia Sawalha
- Martin Fowler - James Alexandrou
- Doctor Fredrico Fonseca - Jimi Mistry (credited as "Dr Fonseca")
- Courtney Mitchell - Carissa O'Meara, Josephine O'Meara (uncredited)
- Liam Butcher - Sonny Bottomley (uncredited)
Recurring cast[]
- Tracey - Jane Slaughter (uncredited)
- Winston - Ulric Browne (uncredited)
- Michael - Michael Leader (uncredited)
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
- Walford Surgery - Consultation room
- 47B Albert Square - Living room/kitchen and Sonia's bedroom
- Bridge Street
- Bridge Street Market
- Kathy's Café
- Turpin Road
- 13a Turpin Road - Living room
- 87 George Street - Living room/kitchen
- 55 Victoria Road - Kitchen and hallway
- Church - Interior and exterior
Notes[]
- This episode, which saw the funeral of Tiffany Mitchell, was 40 minutes long rather than the standard 30 minutes.
- Doctor Fredrico Fonseca mentions that Doctor Harold Legg is thinking of retiring.
- Radio Times synopsis: Emotions in the Square run high and threaten to disrupt Tiffany's funeral. Sonia finds Tiffany's letter, which reveals some explosive information.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 18,640,000 viewers (4th place - combined figure including repeat).
- In the church, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word by Elton John plays.
Dialogue[]
SIMON RAYMOND (reading his eulogy for Tiffany): One of my fondest memories is of a holiday we had at a place near Peacehaven. Tiff and I had a great time, and Dad even managed to drag himself out of the pub and took us fishing. When I was little, sometimes I used to have nightmares and I couldn’t sleep. I never cried or anything, but Tiff always knew. She’d creep into my bedroom in the dark and hold my hand and tell me stories. I never heard the end of them because I couldn’t keep awake. I’ve never forgotten that. But the worse thing is... I never... well, I never thanked her. But that’s what happened all her life, isn’t it? She gave and everyone else took. And she still stuck by them even when they let her down.
MARK FOWLER (to Peggy about Tiffany): Think about what her life was like before she came here – she hadn’t seen her mother for twelve years, her Dad’s totally useless. She had nobody. Until she got you. I mean, forget about Grant. You’re the one who gave her a home, security and love.