Series 27

01 4136 Episode 11st January 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. 02 4137 Episode 23rd January 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’. 03 4138 Episode 34th January 2011 04 4139 Episode 46th January 2011 05 4140 Episode 57th January 2011 06 4141 Episode 610th January 2011 07 4142 Episode 711th January 2011 08 4143 Episode 813th January 2011 09 4144 Episode 914th January 2011 10 4145 Episode 1017th January 2011 11 4146 Episode 1118th January 2011 12 4147 Episode 1220th January 2011 13 4148 Episode 1321st January 2011 14 4149 Episode 1424th January 2011 15 4150 Episode 1525th January 2011 16 4151 Episode 1627th January 2011 17 4152 Episode 1728th January 2011 18 4153 Episode 1831st January 2011 19 4154 Episode 191st February 2011 The news about Tommy stuns Michael, while Ronnie's interest is piqued by Kat's revelation. 20 4155 Episode 202nd February 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. 21 4156 Episode 213rd February 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. 22 4157 Episode 227th February 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. 23 4158 Episode 238th February 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. 24 4159 Episode 2410th February 2011 Kat's continued torment at losing baby Tommy proves too much for Alfie... 25 4160 Episode 2511th February 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. 26 4161 Episode 2614th February 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. 27 4162 Episode 2715th February 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. 28 4163 Episode 2817th February 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. 29 4164 Episode 2918th February 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. 30 4165 Episode 3021st February 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. 31 4166 Episode 3122nd February 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. 32 4167 Episode 3224th February 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. 33 4168 Episode 3325th February 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. 34 4169 Episode 3428th February 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. 35 4170 Episode 351st March 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. 36 4171 Episode 363rd March 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. 37 4172 Episode 374th March 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. 38 4173 Episode 387th March 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? 39 4174 Episode 398th March 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. 40 4175 Episode 4010th March 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. 41 4176 Episode 4111th March 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. 42 4177 Episode 4214th March 2011 43 4178 Episode 4315th March 2011 44 4179 Episode 4417th March 2011 45 4180 Episode 4521st March 2011 46 4181 Episode 4622nd March 2011 47 4182 Episode 4724th March 2011 48 4183 Episode 4825th March 2011 49 4184 Episode 4928th March 2011 50 4185 Episode 5029th March 2011 51 4186 Episode 5131st March 2011 52 4187 Episode 521st April 2011 53 4188 Episode 534th April 2011 54 4189 Episode 545th April 2011 55 4190 Episode 557th April 2011 56 4191 Episode 568th April 2011 57 4192 Episode 5711th April 2011 58 4193 Episode 5812th April 2011 59 4194 Episode 5914th April 2011 60 4195 Episode 6015th April 2011 61 4196 Episode 6118th April 2011 62 4197 Episode 6219th April 2011 63 4198 Episode 6321st April 2011 64 4199 Episode 6422nd April 2011 65 4200 Episode 6525th April 2011 66 4201 Episode 6626th April 2011 67 4202 Episode 6728th April 2011 68 4203 Episode 6829th April 2011 69 4204 Episode 692nd May 2011 70 4205 Episode 703rd May 2011 71 4206 Episode 715th May 2011 72 4207 Episode 726th May 2011 73 4208 Episode 739th May 2011 74 4209 Episode 7410th May 2011 75 4210 Episode 7512th May 2011 76 4211 Episode 7613th May 2011 Shirley and Heather discover some uncomfortable truth about Ben 77 4212 Episode 7716th May 2011 Alfie and Kat's happiness at Tommy's christening is threatened by the police 78 4213 Episode 7817th May 2011 Jane finds an alle at her divorce hearing, while Zainab and Masood make a decision 79 4214 Episode 7919th May 2011 A Terrified Ronnie steels herself as she finally comes face-to-face with a vengefull cat 80 4215 Episode 8020th May 2011 Ronnie is thrown into a panic when Amy's disappearance firces her out in public 81 4216 Episode 8123rd May 2011 An exhausted Dot's friendship with Edward hits rocky ground 82 4217 Episode 8224th May 2011 Dot faces an impossible decision as the reality of being Jim's Carer takes its toll. 83 4218 Episode 8326th May 2011 Dot is hurt to discover Carol, Max and Jack discussing Jim's future without her. 84 4219 Episode 8427th May 2011 Syed's attempts to heal Masood and Zainab's rift leave Christian out in the cold. 85 4220 Episode 8530th May 2011 As Zainab and Masood's marriage begins to implode, Tamwar is forced to beg Syed to help. 86 4221 Episode 8631st May 2011 Masood's growing rage at Yusef's scheming is futher fuelled by a vengeful Phil. 87 4222 Episode 872nd June 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. 88 4223 Episode 883rd June 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. 89 4224 Episode 896th June 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. 90 4225 Episode 907th June 2011 91 4226 Episode 919th June 2011 92 4227 Episode 9210th June 2011 Roxy gets more than she bargained for when she demands that Eddie leave the Square. 93 4228 Episode 9313th June 2011 Janine and Lydia reach out to one another during a dark night of the soul. 94 4229 Episode 9414th June 2011 Pat questions Janine's involvement in the previous evening's devastating events. 95 4230 Episode 9516th June 2011 Tanya is forced to take action when an intoxicated Rainie wreaks havoc in her home. 96 4231 Episode 9617th June 2011 Tensions between Max and Tanya threaten to reach boiling point at the engagement party. 97 4232 Episode 9720th June 2011 Tamwar feels the pressure when Afia presents him with an impossible decision. 98 4233 Episode 9821st June 2011 Masood's desperate attempt to halt Tam and Afia's wedding is dealt a crushing blow. 99 4234 Episode 9923rd June 2011 The Masoods turn on each other in the wake of Tam's revelations. 100 4235 Episode 10024th June 2011 Zainab vows to reunite her fractured family after the previous night's terrible events. 101 4236 Episode 10127th June 2011 Eddie makes a breakthrough with Michael, but a visitor spoils their reconciliation. 102 4237 Episode 10228th June 2011 Tyler's lively antics bring chaos to the Vic, while Michael's anxiety manifests itself. 103 4238 Episode 10330th June 2011 A conniving Michael manipulates Jack in order to spend time alone with Ronnie. 104 4239 Episode 1041st July 2011 A vengeful Kat refines her victim statement ahead of Ronnie's sentencing. 105 4240 Episode 1054th July 2011 Ronnie is stunned when Michael finally reveals his true intentions. 106 4241 Episode 1065th July 2011 Ronnie resolves to deal with Michael when he frames her for the break-in at the Vic. 107 4242-4243 Episode 1077th July 2011 Michael carries out his final, devastating act of revenge against Ronnie. 108 4244 Episode 1088th July 2011 Eddie has to intervene when Jack hunts Michael down to make him pay for his manipulations. 109 4245 Episode 10911th July 2011 Billy and Julie receive heartbreaking news when they finally pay a visit to their son. 110 4246 Episode 11012th July 2011 A devastated Mercy decides to return to Nigeria in secret. 111 4247 Episode 11114th July 2011 Christian forces Zainab into an emotional showdown over his adoption plans. 112 4248 Episode 11215th July 2011 Billy is on top of the world as he introduces Lola to the rest of the Mitchell clan. 113 4249 Episode 11318th July 2011 There are fireworks aplenty when Janine throws a millionaire's party for the Square. 114 4250 Episode 11419th July 2011 Ricky's imminent departure forces Pat to swallow her pride and to appeal to Norman. 115 4251 Episode 11521st July 2011 Max and Tanya arrange another risky rendezvous at their love nest. 116 4252 Episode 11622nd July 2011 A suspicious Vanessa bites the bullet and confronts her growing doubts about Max. 117 4253 Episode 11725th July 2011 Eddie's happiness at Anthony's arrival in Walford is short-lived. 118 4254 Episode 11826th July 2011 Eddie goes to unnerving lengths in an attempt to make Michael pay for last night's events. 119 4255 Episode 11928th July 2011 Julie and Jean are panicked to find the Vic toilets covered in blood. 120 4256 Episode 12029th July 2011 Jean is left reeling when an angry Eddie turns on her for snooping through his letters. 121 4257 Episode 1211st August 2011 An isolated Roxy resorts to drastic measures when Phil continues to muscle her out of R&R. 122 4258 Episode 1222nd August 2011 Tanya's efforts with Greg make her feel increasingly trapped within her marriage. 123 4259 Episode 1234th August 2011 Lola's attempt to teach Phil a lesson backfires, with terrible consequences. 124 4260 Episode 1245th August 2011 Billy and Julie deal with the fallout of Lola's actions, while Tanya leaves Greg reeling. 125 4261 Episode 1258th August 2011 Jean goes into meltdown over a shock delivery, and Tanya and Max's affair is threatened. 126 4262 Episode 1269th August 2011 Max and Tanya's secret rendezvous is interrupted by a surprise visitor. 127 4263 Episode 12711th August 2011 Max and Tanya finally prepare to come clean with Vanessa and Greg. 128 4264 Episode 12812th August 2011 Tanya resolves to make her decision and goes to meet Max. But who will she choose? 129 4265 Episode 12915th August 2011 Jack and Carol are forced to take drastic action following last week's revelations. 130 4266 Episode 13016th August 2011 Michael targets a fragile Vanessa as he continues to plot his revenge against Eddie. 131 4267 Episode 13118th August 2011 Janine sends the police to the Vic, leaving Ryan and Lauren in an unfortunate predicament. 132 4268 Episode 13219th August 2011 Pat and Jean go to war in a quest to be crowned Norman's Pearly Queen. 133 4269 Episode 13322nd August 2011 Whitney is paralysed with fear when Rob returns to Walford wanting her forgiveness. 134 4270 Episode 13423rd August 2011 A vengeful Rob tracks Whitney down in Southend, and Dot visits Rose at home. 135 4271 Episode 13525th August 2011 Despite Whitney's protests, Fat Boy calls on Ryan to help them deal with Rob. 136 4272 Episode 13626th August 2011 Whitney is left devastated when the police pull a body from the sea - but whose is it? 137 4273 Episode 13729th August 2011 It is Anthony's birthday, and Ian finds himself in a dangerous situation. 138 4274 Episode 13830th August 2011 Ian's world is thrown into turmoil as Mandy's boss tracks him down. 139 4275 Episode 1391st September 2011 Kat receives an intriguing phone call and struggles to come to terms with some shock news. 140 4276 Episode 1402nd September 2011 Kat's secret is threatened as Shenice stumbles upon the truth. 141 4277 Episode 1415th September 2011 Alfie tries to make amends with Kat but their reconciliation does not go to plan. 142 4278 Episode 1426th September 2011 Kat and Alfie must face up to a painful loss. 143 4279 Episode 1438th September 2011 Michael's plans for revenge against Eddie horrify Vanessa, and Michael causes mischief. 144 4280 Episode 1449th September 2011 Vanessa worms her way into Eddie's affections after he and Carol have a fight. 145 4281 Episode 14512th September 2011 An unhinged Michael carefully lines up his pawns ready for Eddie's day of judgement. 146 4282 Episode 14613th September 2011 The Moon family spectacularly implodes as fight night finally comes to pass. 147 4283 Episode 14715th September 2011 Michael torments Eddie as Tyler's life hangs in the balance. 148 4284 Episode 14816th September 2011 Eddie reveals a staggering secret to Michael, changing the course of their relationship. 149 4285 Episode 14919th September 2011 Darren and Lauren vow to conceal their indiscretion, and a familiar face returns. 150 4286 Episode 15020th September 2011 The day of Darren and Jodie's dream wedding dawns, but will they make it down the aisle? 151 4287 Episode 15122nd September 2011 Yusef resorts to extreme measures when he fears Zainab may be slipping from his clutches. 152 4288 Episode 15223rd September 2011 Yusef starts to panic when his plan threatens to spiral out of control. 153 4289 Episode 15326th September 2011 Masood makes a heartbreaking decision, and Ben's day with Duncan takes a worrying turn. 154 4290 Episode 15427th September 2011 The situation between Ben and Duncan escalates, and Alfie reveals Ian is on his way home. 155 4291 Episode 15529th September 2011 Tensions between Phil and Patrick reach boiling point. 156 4292 Episode 15630th September 2011 Determined to see the back of Vanessa, Michael pays her to leave Walford for good. 157 4293 Episode 1573rd October 2011 A shock revelation changes life for the Moons, and Phil and Patrick's feud escalates. 158 4294 Episode 1584th October 2011 Vanessa fights her corner with Eddie, betraying Michael in the process. 159 4295 Episode 1596th October 2011 Eddie hesitates over his plan to destroy Michael, and Christian makes a discovery. 160 4296 Episode 1607th October 2011 Ben finally tells Phil the truth, while Michael tries to pick up the pieces of his life. 161 4297 Episode 16110th October 2011 Zainab is left humiliated when Denise accidentally reveals all about her recent ordeal. 162 4298 Episode 16211th October 2011 Yusef's meddling pushes Zainab to breaking point, resulting in a shocking confrontation. 163 4299 Episode 16313th October 2011 A broken Zainab finally gives in to Yusef's game-playing and flees from the Square. 164 4300 Episode 16414th October 2011 Syed and Christian struggle with last night's revelation, while Masood fears the worst. 165 4301 Episode 16517th October 2011 Syed faces a difficult choice when his daughter visits the Square for the first time. 166 4302 Episode 16618th October 2011 Mandy takes great delight in punishing Ian for his paranoid accusations. 167 4303 Episode 16720th October 2011 Ian reaches a momentous decision after a heart-to-heart with Alfie. 168 4304 Episode 16821st October 2011 Tyler tries to attract Whitney's attention at the party, and a familiar face returns. 169 4305 Episode 16924th October 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. 170 4306 Episode 17025th October 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 171 4307 Episode 17127th October 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 172 4308 Episode 17228th October 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 173 4309 Episode 17331st October 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 174 4310 Episode 1741st November 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 175 4311 Episode 1753rd November 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 176 4312 Episode 1764th November 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 177 4313 Episode 1777th November 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 178 4314 Episode 1788th November 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 179 4315 Episode 17910th November 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 180 4316 Episode 18011th November 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 181 4317 Episode 18114th November 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 182 4318 Episode 18215th November 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 183 4319 Episode 18317th November 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 184 4320 Episode 18421st November 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 185 4321 Episode 18522nd November 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 186 4322 Episode 18623rd November 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 187 4323 Episode 18724th November 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 188 4324 Episode 18825th November 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 189 4325 Episode 18928th November 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. 190 4326 Episode 19029th November 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 191 4327 Episode 1911st December 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 192 4328 Episode 1922nd December 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 193 4329 Episode 1935th December 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 194 4330 Episode 1946th December 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 195 4331 Episode 1958th December 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 196 4332 Episode 1969th December 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 197 4333 Episode 19712th December 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 198 4334 Episode 19813th December 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 199 4335 Episode 19915th December 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 200 4336 Episode 20016th December 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 201 4337 Episode 20119th December 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 202 4338 Episode 20220th December 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 203 4339 Episode 20322nd December 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 204 4340 Episode 20423rd December 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 205 4341 Episode 20524th December 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 206 4342-4343 Episode 20625th December 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 207 4344 Episode 20726th December 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 208 4345 Episode 20827th December 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 209 4346 Episode 20929th December 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 210 4347 Episode 21030th December 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