Summary[]
Ricky stays at the car lot to keep out of Frank's way. Danny shows up to surprise Michelle. Laurie buys Kathy a ring.
Shireen is introduced to her cousin, Khalil, who takes over the management of the shop in Ashraf's absence. Sohail takes an instant dislike to him. Sharon gives Frank some home truths over Diane and the treatment of his family. Laurie asks Julie if Kathy has spoken to her about their kiss. Julie confirms they have not crossed paths. Frank begins searching around London for Diane. Trevor talks to Sharon about his feelings for Shireen and jealousy over seeing her with Khalil, wrongfully thinking that Khalil is the man who Shireen will marry. Ian visits Pauline to ensure she is okay being around his and Cindy's new baby. Kathy and Pete agree to share a drink at the Vic to celebrate their son's new baby. Rod disapproves of Hazel's idea of painting the walls at their flat. They argue. Pat pleads with Ricky to return home. Frank returns from another unsuccessful search for Diane. He apologises to Ricky for his despicable behaviour and then gets his family together to tell them they all need to stick together. Sharon tells Frank to watch the news. The body of a blonde-haired teenager has been found on the side of the M1. Frank dashes off in his car to see if it is Diane. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Pat Butcher - Pam St. Clement
- Frank Butcher - Mike Reid
- Kathy Beale - Gillian Taylforth
- Laurie Bates - Gary Powell
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Pete Beale - Peter Dean
- Marge Green - Pat Coombs
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Rod Norman - Christopher McHallem
- Ashraf Karim - Aftab Sachak
- Shireen Karim - Nisha Kapur
- Sohail Karim - Ronny Jhutti
- Trevor Short - Phil McDermott
- Pauline Fowler - Wendy Richard
- Arthur Fowler - Bill Treacher
- Michelle Fowler - Susan Tully
- Julie Cooper - Louise Plowright
- Sharon Watts - Letitia Dean
- Mo Butcher - Edna Doré
- Janine Butcher - Rebecca Michael
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
Guest cast[]
- Hazel - Virginia Fiol
- Khalil - Michael Snelders
- Danny Whiting - Saul Jephcott
- Newsreader - Bill Bingham
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public, hallway and upstairs flat
- 3C Albert Square - Living room
- 45 Albert Square - Kitchen and backroom
- Bridge Street Market
- First Til Last
- Launderette
- Bridge Street Café
- Turpin Road
- Julie's
- Grand Union Canal
- Unknown streets in London
Notes[]
- Radio Times synopsis: There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Sharon decides it's time for some straight talking...
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 18,920,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).