
EastEnders (1985)
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Mark Monero as Steve Elliot
Episodes 776
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There's a surprise phone call for Dot - from a police station. Meanwhile, Pat and Frank are beginning to wonder if Sam and Ricky's up and coming church blessing is ever going to happen now that the newlyweds are barely talking to each other. For once, Phil stands up to Peggy.
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Michelle gets a surprise when Rachel arranges a secret birthday party for her. She seizes an opportunity to be more than just good friends with Clyde. But will he agree with her? Dot is determined to straighten Nick out, but she needs to swallow her pride and ask for help. Mark recognises a stranger in the Square.
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Nick is up to his old tricks but thanks to eagle-eyed neighbours, Dot soon finds out. How will she deal with him this time? Still unaware that the Mitchells are fixing his fight, Clyde admits to Etta that he is out of his league with his next opponent. What are Phil and Grant up to? Celestine is dead set against Hattie working for Ian.
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Mark gets the distinct feeling that he's been given the brush-off, but who can he turn to for advice? John pays Eddie a surprise visit, but quickly senses the strained atmosphere between his son and the Queen Vic customers. Ian gets ticked off by Pete, while Hattie tries to make Celestine see reason.
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Eibhlin and John take stock of recent events - but there's still unfinished business for Eibhlin to attend to. Grant finds himself in a tight corner when Sharon broaches the subject of his past. Hattie gets a visit from her schoolteacher, but can she be persuaded to return to her studies? Kathy lends an understanding ear to Eibhlin, while Michelle receives some good news.
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Nick is under pressure from the police. What, or who, did he see on the night of Eddie Royle's murder? Clyde takes Jules into his confidence, and Sharon doesn't please Grant when she makes a decision that would help her achieve her ambitions. Michelle gets some good advice and Rachel reaches a decision about her relationship with Mark.
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The strain in the Fowler household is beginning to show: it can't be long before something - or someone - cracks. Will Pete get to speak to Kathy before she hears the bad news from someone else? Michelle is beginning to wonder where she stands in her relationship with Clyde, while Pat tries to get Frank to soften towards Sam and Ricky.
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Kathy realises that Willmott-Brown has not taken in a word she has said, while Frank is concerned that Ian and Pete are heading for trouble. Will they heed his advice? Sharon demands some explanations from Grant, but then decides to play him at his own game. Mark is feeling neglected by Rachel.
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Michelle, Clyde and Pat believe their jobs at the Queen Vic are under threat. Sharon, however, is preoccupied with more personal matters and keeps Grant guessing. Meanwhile, Rachel reluctantly prepares for another stint at the cafe, Frank's troubles are doubled, and Ethel tests Dot's patience.
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Deciding that it's time to introduce his new girlfriend to his parents, Ian invites them all to a dinner party. Dot helps Jules recover from his mugging. And, just when she thought she was getting the hang of market life, Rachel's conscience is tested by an awkward encounter with a dissatisfied customer.
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Ricky learns that he has passed his exams; but will the Mitchell brothers give him a rise? Ian and Ronnie can't see enough of each other and Kathy is worried that things are moving too fast. Michelle is concerned about Sharon and has a sudden suspicion as to what the problem might be.
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Dot and Ethel have an afternoon out at a tea-dance to mark Ethel's wedding anniversary, and enjoy a brief encounter with the mysterious Major Grace. Mark seeks advice from his father on how to cope with his grief, but Mandy offers a more instant solution. Kathy learns not to rely on Nigel.
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Dot sees a new side to Donald, her piano-player, when the carol practice is held at the pub, and Ian lays on a special "picnic" for Cindy. Kathy gets the distinct impression that everyone has been giving her the cold shoulder, but what will her reaction be when she finds out what Mandy has been saying about her?
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Ricky dreams of a fresh start for his marriage but Sam has a surprise for him. Frank does his best to help Pat, but things are not made any easier by Dot's continued gossip. Michelle notices that Pauline is suffering from post-Christmas blues and decides to give her a treat, while Sharon is delighted by Phil's continued support, and Arthur makes a mistake.
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Will straight talk from an old adversary make Pat realise that time will heal her anguish? Pauline's patience is tested by a house full of football fans; Sanjay has some explaining to do when his wife Gita arrives sooner than expected; and Rose is told to drop Pete before someone gets hurt.
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Dr. Legg becomes the latest in a long line of suckers. Mark's memories get in Shelley's way. Dot interferes with Nigel's love life. Grant is surprised at Phil's luke-warm reaction to his good news, while Hattie notices that Steve is becoming increasingly tetchy - is it just pre-wedding nerves?
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Arthur neglects his work to play hero, but Pauline is not taken in. Aidan has big plans but Mandy does not share his enthusiasm for work. When temptation is put in her way will she prove that old habits die hard? Cindy is taken aback when Hattie renegotiates her status at work. Meena causes tension between her sister, Gita, and Sanjay.
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Frank has not been altogether honest with his family about the state of his accounts, so when a loss adjuster from the insurance company comes to check the books, poor old Pat does her best to help them in their enquiries. Frank has only one option left: he goes out for a long walk.
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Tension at the Queen Vic is mounting as Grant discovers that Dougie has altered the arrangements for their planned supermarket robbery and he has serious doubts about his involvement. Sharon is also increasing the pressure on Grant. Meanwhile Phil's attempts at helping Kathy to come to terms with the past only infuriate her.
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Delia and Binnie are in trouble with Steve, and Diane has dramatic news for Ricky. David begins to feel his position in the Butcher household is being compromised. Michelle gets herself into an embarrassing situation, and while Mark's away Alan gives the fruit and vegetable stall more of a Caribbean flavour.
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Sharon catches a thief red-handed and Alan receives a worrying letter. Desperate to find Frank, Pat thinks a trip to Clacton will provide her with clues, but is she following her heart or her head? Steve finally receives a message from Delia [sic] but is it what he has been waiting to hear?
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Everyone loves a wedding and as Nigel and single mum Debbie prepare to tie the knot, Pauline has plans to turn their reception into anything but the quiet affair they had planned. Best man Grant Mitchell is there to get Nigel to the church on time, but that might not be the end of his duties for the groom - with Debbie's ex-husband Liam still on the scene and out to cause trouble.
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Love is in the air at the Jacksons, while Nellie's in the dumps at the Fowlers. Sanjay finds his mates aren't quite what they seem following a heated discussion in the Queen Vic. Phil receives a visitor with a proposition - but will the offer prove acceptable to him?
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Carol calls a family conference and decides that honesty is the best policy, Della comes clean to Binnie about her relationship with Steve, Debbie gets involved with Sanjay's gambling exploits and Pauline and Arthur discuss what to do about the 'Nellie situation'.
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Pat finally succumbs to the attentions of car dealer Roy Evans. (but not completely) She takes with her a chaperone, and quite right too, you can't trust a car dealer as far as you can throw him. I mean, look at her own son! Sanjay learns that when it comes to Gita, honesty is certainly the best policy. Bianca plans the party of the century, Pauline gives Arthur an earful and Steve makes Della an offer she can't refuse.
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With Alan and Carol out of the way at Carol's cousin's wedding, Bianca, Ricky and Natalie get ready to party, but wish they had been more selective with their guest list. Pat is still wary of Roy, but will she heed Kathy's advice? Debbie is surprised by Gita's frankness, while things get busier at the salon much to Della's delight.
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Robbie and trusty hound Well'ard face up to the morning after, with news of the Jacksons' party doing the rounds of the Albert Square gossips. Steve gets a futuristic vision involving Kathy, Pat journeys into Roy's past and Arthur has an unpleasant ailment.
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At last Michelle has a job, and deservedly so, after all her hard work. She's working for the council and boy, is she excited about her first day. And to round it all off, Geoff plans a surprise for her. Pat decides to keep Roy at arms length, while Bianca shoves Ricky further out of her life when she decides to go out on the town (without him). Binnie takes up an apprenticeship.
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Bianca and Tiffany cause a stir, while Natalie and Ricky have a night to remember when they share their feelings about how Bianca's been treating them. Binnie finds it hard to cope at the salon, but is determined to prove to Della that she can do the job. Mark gets a special birthday gift, and Roy confides in Kathy about his feelings for Pat.
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Ricky finds himself caught between two women and agrees to make a choice between them, while Nigel prepares for Valentine's Day with a bulk purchase and a cast-iron idea for making money out of love. Nellie's poorly condition alarms the Fowlers and Debbie gives Sanjay some romantic encouragement.
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Kathy and Phil are keen to spend more time with each other, but when she pays him a visit pushy Peggy is there, which is hardly likely to do wonders for anybody's love-life. Ricky is desperate to see Bianca, but when the little madam proves to be evasive, he seeks solace elsewhere. Nigel is devastated to discover that in the eyes of his daughter and her friends, he's not the man he though he was.
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A night on the town with Tiffany proves to be memorable for Bianca, although her hopes of finding someone tall, dark and handsome don't turn out quite as she expected. Geoff turns up to see a rather hurt-and-confused Michelle to try and sort things out between them. Ian is frustrated as Steve's new business venture takes off. This time he's getting all hot and bothered trying to persuade Kathy that Steve's all-night café is affecting his business at the fish and chip shop.
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When Michelle tells Pauline and Arthur her news she finds her parents' reactions are very different. Peggy decides to make the effort to get to know Kathy better, while Gita wrestles with her conscience over her relationship with Sanjay. As the reverberations of David's revelations shake both the Jackson and Butcher households, Bianca disappears, while her worried mother Carol finds comfort from an unexpected quarter. Arthur is upset at Michelle's news about moving to Scotland.
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Michelle and Arthur don't see eye to eye over Geoff's proposal. Michelle's news has hit Arthur hard, but his strong opposition only serves to push her in the other direction with her decision. It looks like Michelle may accept Geoff's proposition. Alan has had enough of David's interest in Bianca. He tries to negotiate some peace between Carol and Bianca, but what he learns leads him to deciding to deal with David in his own way. Peggy's assistance at the Queen Vic is not appreciated by Pat.
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Peggy gives Kathy a makeover, while Phil tests his catering skills. Bianca is feeling decidedly anti-social and Robbie tries to cheer her up by leaving Well'ard with her for company - but will the dog prove a deterrent to an unwelcome caller? Blossom gives Alan a piece of her mind with some strong words of advice which cause him to rethink his plans for the future, and Peggy begins her efforts at transforming Kathy into a new woman.
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Ian gets some unwanted business advice from Steve, while Mark confronts his fears about Michelle. Alan tries to get Bianca to bury the hatchet with Carol. Peggy is getting in Pat's way at the Vic and the Kapoors hold a family celebration to mark Sharmilla's second birthday. Meanwhile, a mysterious late-night visitor arrives at Albert Square.
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"Stag night" for Mark in the Vic and Ruth in the Café. Ruth and Pauline find they have something in common, while Tiffany and Bianca find it's a man's world. Sharon is left out in the cold while the rest of the Square enjoy themselves. Mark and Arthur have an emotional talk, and Ruth makes an assurance to Pauline.
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It is Michelle, not the bride, who has difficulties in making it to Ruth and Mark's wedding on time.
Arthur, the proud father of the groom, makes his speech at the reception with Pauline proudly by his side while Ruth finds that her "big day" is an occasion for sadness as well as happiness.
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The residents of Albert Square celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE Day on Bank Holiday. Arthur intends to make sure it is a day for everybody, young and old alike, to remember.
The market traders enter into the spirit of the occasion but, for Dr Legg and Ethel, it is a time to reminisce about old friends, family and neighbours in Walford during the War years. Meanwhile, Peggy discusses her future with "her boys", Ricky feels lonely and Nigel's day does not go to plan.
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Lydia gets a shock when Della and Binnie write her a reference and Robbie gets a dose of reality when Carol examines his job prospects. Kathy's birthday dinner takes an unexpected turn and Peggy starts planning ahead at the pub. Debbie has second thoughts about confiding in her boss, and David finds he has a house guest when he returns from giving Bianca a driving lesson.
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Sharon and Grant plan another meeting - but Grant has more than business on his mind. Debbie thinks that she might be over-reacting to recent events. Cindy finds her past catching up and threatening to envelop her. Ian tries to get information about Phil from Ricky. David takes Bianca out for another driving lesson.
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It's a sad day for the residents of Albert Square as they gather to mourn a death and Nigel is troubled when he meets a face from Debbie's past. Sharon makes Grant an offer he may have to refuse. In the Butcher household, David has reached crisis point and needs to find a sympathetic ear.
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Nigel and Clare go to court, but Liam has cleaned up his act and seems set to impress the judge. A desperate Steve manages to find two more takers for his holiday and needs only one more space to be filled. Arthur upsets Michelle with a tactless remark, while Sanjay encourages Mark to continue with his dodgy game.
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Sam tries her hand behind the bar - and receives some unexpected attention from Ricky. David turns the tables on Grant and Phil, and Carol has a close shave with the truth. Pat's plan to get a new job is undermined by Roy, while Grant finds a way to boost his income.
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Michelle decides to cheer up miserable Mark by taking him out for a night on the town, but later on Mark's bluff is called as he risks everything in a final rash bid. Pat gives David a lesson in parenthood, the police arrive for Grant and Ian pushes his luck with Steve.
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Ruth and Mark wait anxiously for news, while Bianca's family gather around her bedside - with some surprising results. Robbie's lust gets the better of him when he launches himself at the girl of his dreams. Michelle receives some distressing news at work.
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Kathy is slowly facing up to her situation, but an evening with Pat awakens old memories. Michelle opens the door to an unexpected visitor - and an unexpected offer. Sam loses out to Cindy, while Ian picks up a few tips on telephone technique from David, and nearly blows his cover.
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Grant teaches Sam a lesson about her love life, while Kathy wants an opportunity to confide in Ted. David and Ian plan the perfect scam for Quiz Night but with Cindy's help, matters soon get out of hand. Ricky and Alan make a mockery of Pat and Carol's DIY plans.
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Passions rise as Michelle confronts Grant in the Vic and the past comes back to haunt them with surprising consequences. Meanwhile, in an attempt to ensure that her future with David is more than a pipe dream, Cindy gets him to face up to some home truths.
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Cindy demands some straight answers from David - and gets more than she bargained for. Kathy and Phil have an announcement to make, but it doesn't quite go according to plan. Mark's concern for Gita's booming business falls on deaf ears. And Nigel starts to plan the rest of his life.
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Phil is left holding the babies, with a little help from Grant. Ricky is unsettled by Frank's belongings being moved out and Pat is thrown off balance by an unexpected letter. Meanwhile it's drinks all round as Ted and Roy celebrate their move into the Square.
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Things begin to get worse for the Fowlers as a journalist rakes over Arthur's troubles. Robbie discovers the true meaning of Christmas, but misses out on the rewards of his finding, while Nigel's enthusiasm proves costly underneath the Arches. Tiffany is looking for a place to lay her sweet head.
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Cindy's playing the perfect wife, at least on the surface. Pauline defends the Fowler name once more, but the family soon receives a shattering blow. Clare and Janine are sure that Felix has something to hide. Kathy wants to know how Pat is coping, while David is surprised by Carol's sensitivity.
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Pat can no longer ignore the inevitable and reluctantly receives a visitor. Clare drops in on Felix with disastrous results and Arthur isn't looking forward to Christmas. Felix's acceptance into the Square is by an unusual route. Willy and his mum watch the lottery.
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Pat lays down the law with Frank. Tiffany grows suspicious of Sam's plans for an evening out, and has a verbal tiff with Bianca. David has a bombshell for Carol. Ethel and Nellie decide to forego the bingo for a night gathered round the chess board. Steve is looking out for Lydia.
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Sarah's shoplifting finally lands her in trouble, Tony and Dan decide to think big and get rich quickly, while Joe goes missing again. Lorraine has some bad news for David, Ricky is brassed off with Bianca's fashion follies, and Grant discovers Nigel's secret.
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Unfamiliar customers at the Vic make Peggy and Pauline nervous for different reasons. Alan does good business at the night café, while Bianca discovers that all is not fair in love, war and market trading. Dan takes Tiffany to the Cobra Club - Walford's hot new night spot - and Phil confesses to Grant that he's in a spot of bother.
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Cindy is forced to confide in Gita after being caught with David, romance blossoms for Tiffany and Tony, Felix finds a friend in Pauline, Grant wants to forget the previous night, and Pat and Roy return from their hols to find they've a lot of catching up to do.
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Grant turns up the heat on Ruth, who has to give up looking after Ben. Kathy wises up to Phil's dabblings at the Arches. Joe prepares for a date with Sarah. Tony is alarmed at the scale of Dan's ambitions. Ian's happiness proves short-lived when an outburst from Cindy blows out his fire.
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There's something in the post for Bianca and unexpected news reaches the Fowlers when Pauline returns from her trip to the USA. Ruth worries that Kathy and Phil behave awkwardly when she tries to visit baby Ben. There are sinister goings-on in the playground, as Carol discovers on a visit with Billy and Martin.
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Ian is slapped in the face by harsh reality as Cindy reveals her plans. But is she telling him the whole story? David confides in Carol. Grant questions an angry and hurt Tiffany. Alan finds Frankie is very determined to get her way, and Ricky has an answer for Bianca.
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It's the day of reckoning in the Beale household, but Ian has a shock in store for Cindy. Alan and Carol have reached stalemate so Frankie takes the opportunity to launch a new attack. Peggy is infuriated by the situation between Grant and Tiffany, but Sanjay is pleased by Gita's news.
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Cindy, feeling like a prisoner, appeals to David to provide an escape route. Carol makes a shocking discovery. Kathy is driven to find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on when matters with Phil appear to be getting out of hand. Tiffany discovers that Grant, seemingly a changed man, really cares.
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Peggy looks forward to having fun on her big night out with the unwilling George, who plans on keeping a low profile. Joe misses an appointment and goes missing after Nigel's good intentions let Lorraine down, and Gita and Sanjay think they might have cause to celebrate.
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Mark gets into a panic on receiving some unexpected news, while his partner-in-misery Ruth is surprised when she confronts Mrs Woods. In fact, the only person in the whole of Walford who seems to be looking forward to the festivities is Nigel, who finds all his prayers have been answered.
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Grant and Tiffany's marriage is already on the rocks despite his best efforts, new boys Simon and Dan catch the Walford disease and begin fighting among themselves, while Ian's life lurches from one frustration to another.
Grant tries to put some romance back into his marriage, but ends up making a meal of things. Simon is at breaking point with Dan, while Ian has irritants of his own.
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Nigel makes an important announcement as the regulars at the Queen Vic prepare to welcome in the New Year. Tiffany is determined to play her cards close to her chest keeping her secret, but for how long can she keep everyone in the dark. An increasingly bewildered Joe finds the excitement too much to bear.
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