Summary[]
Derek is reconciled with his son and daughter, and meets his grandson for the first time. Barry gets shocking news from the doctor. Ian makes sure Laura knows Garry is cheating.
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Kat and Alfie set out for their honeymoon in Margate with Nana Moon in tow departing with a crowd of Slaters and Spencer who wave them off. Garry promises Lynne that he will end his relationship with Laura that day. Ian sees the pair talking in the street and becomes suspicious. However, Garry is unable to get a word in when he arrives back home when Laura rushes out to go shopping with Pat. The teens' plans for the New Year away in Scotland come to a pause when they are unable to get transport until Mickey comes to the rescue and announces he’s got a twelve-seated minibus, but he must be allowed to tag along if they are to use it. Mary turns up on Pauline’s doorstep much to Pauline’s pleasure and Derek’s relief. She confides in her father that she understands why he moved away since reading the letters that Pauline gave her and she forgives him and gives him a photo album of her and Alex growing up. Den leaves for time away in Spain. Lynne is forced to spend the day with Garry and Bobby at Kenwyn House. Lynne finds it difficult to maintain Bobby’s presence and has doubts about Garry leaving Laura, not wanting to carry the burden of breaking up a family. Garry reassures her that he loves her and not Laura. Barry is pulled over by Doctor Leroy who demands he comes to see him at the surgery. Barry is informed that he has cardiomegaly and Barry instantly assumes that he’s going to die when his brain is manifested with deep information from the web. Minty has been released from his cell, and Sam is pleased with their work. Dennis tries chasing up Kate, she shuns him and tells him she knows about him and Den setting up Phil. Alex arrives at Pauline’s with Danny and orders Mary to leave the house furiously. Mary reluctantly refuses at the last minute, and Alex and Derek are forced to remain in the room alone. Alex opens up that he is infuriated on how Derek left when he needed him the most, Derek is over the moon when Alex introduces Danny to him as his grandfather and embraces Danny. Ian takes pleasure out of Garry’s and Lynne’s affair and lies to Laura that yobs are hanging around Kenwyn House. Laura panics for the safety of her home and Ian walks her back. She walks in to discover Garry and Lynne passionately kissing on the bed. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Garry Hobbs - Ricky Groves
- Laura Beale - Hannah Waterman
- Lynne Hobbs - Elaine Lordan
- Derek Harkinson - Ian Lavender
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Martin Fowler - James Alexandrou
- Spencer Moon - Christopher Parker
- Mickey Miller - Joe Swash
- Kareena Ferreira - Pooja Shah
- Zoe Slater - Michelle Ryan
- Ronny Ferreira - Ray Panthaki
- Tariq Laroussi - Nabil Elouahabi
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Janine Butcher - Charlie Brooks
- Alfie Moon - Shane Richie
- Kat Moon - Jessie Wallace
- 'Nana' Victoria Moon - Hilda Braid
- Den Watts - Leslie Grantham
- Dennis Rickman - Nigel Harman
- Kate Mitchell - Jill Halfpenny
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Sam Mitchell - Kim Medcalf
- Minty Peterson - Cliff Parisi
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Charlie Slater - Derek Martin
- Mo Harris - Laila Morse
- Sonia Jackson - Natalie Cassidy
- Bobby Beale - Kevin Curran (uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Mary Harkinson - Mary Woodvine
- Alex Harkinson - Ben Nealon
- Danny Harkinson - Josh Alexander
- Doctor Jonathan Leroy - Ivan Kaye (credited as "Dr. Leroy")
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public and upstairs flat
- Walford Surgery - Consulting room
- 5 Albert Square - Living room
- Evans Cars
- 41 Albert Square - Living/dining room
- 45 Albert Square - Kitchen and back room
- Bridge Street
- Turpin Road
- George Street
- Victoria Square
- Kenwyn House - Laura's flat and corridor
Notes[]
- Last appearance of Den Watts until 29 March 2004.
- Radio Times synopsis: Garry's juggling act reaches crisis point, Derek faces his past, and Martin's plans for New Year come to a halt.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 11,670,000 viewers (9th place).
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