09/04/2012
George's presence in the Mitchell household continues to pile the pressure on Ben and Jay, leading Phil to make a painful decision. Michael appears uninterested by wedding plans.
Phil tells Shirley he and Ian have agreed a price for the cafe. Having assured Ben and Jay George won鈥檛 be around much longer, Phil鈥檚 dismayed when Shirley suggests paying Darren off. Jay barely copes when Lola jokes about Heather and can鈥檛 fathom how Ben鈥檚 acting so normally. Ben tells Phil Jay nearly lost it. Phil tries to persuade Shirley George should be with Darren. He says he鈥檒l do anything to stop her hurting but when she asks him to marry her, insists she鈥檚 not asking for the right reasons. The police have finished with Heather鈥檚 flat and Janine wants it cleared. Phil supports Shirley, but once they鈥檙e inside the flat quickly makes his excuses and leaves. Alone, Shirley puts on Heather鈥檚 record player and gives way to her grief. Shirley insists Billy shouldn鈥檛 clear out the flat. A social worker arrives to take George. Shirley accuses Dot of calling Social Services, Phil admits it was him. Shirley鈥檚 distraught as she says goodbye to George. Phil looks on as Shirley watches George being driven away.
Having apologised to Andrew, Dot then appeals to Shirley and Phil on his behalf. Rose gives Shirley a CD from Andrew, Shirley refuses an egg he鈥檚 sent for George. Andrew realises George is being taken away.
Michael avoids wedding talk and disappears to the gym after Janine mentions the pre-nup. She鈥檚 annoyed when he鈥檚 later distracted by his lost key fob. Remembering the fob was a St Christopher, Jean helps Michael search for it. He reveals it was a gift from his mother. Michael鈥檚 thrilled when Jean finds the fob.
Alfie gives Billy his share of the booze sale money. Billy finds Lola showing off her nursery equipment to Abi, he panics and when Janine arrives, Lola realises exactly where it came from.
The Vic holds an Easter egg hunt.
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Catch-Up: Monday 9th April 2012
Duration: 01:49
Music Played
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The Ruts
Babylon's Burning
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Young Guns
A Hymn for all I've Lost
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JLS
Go Harder
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St. Matthew Passion Chorus No 62 Bach Unippm Library: Best4 TK 23
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Flanagan and Allen
Run Rabbit Run
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Easter Oratorio Sinfonia KPM Music Lib: CS 10 TK 10
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Young Guns
Learn My Lesson
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Wham!
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Phil Mitchell | Steve McFadden |
Shirley Carter | Linda Henry |
Ben Mitchell | Joshua Pascoe |
Jay Mitchell | Jamie Borthwick |
Roxy Mitchell | Rita Simons |
Billy Mitchell | Perry Fenwick |
Lola Pearce | Danielle Harold |
Dot Branning | June Brown |
Rose Cotton | Polly Perkins |
Andrew Cotton | Ricky Grover |
Alfie Moon | Shane Richie |
Michael Moon | Steve John Shepherd |
Janine Butcher | Charlie Brooks |
Jean Slater | Gillian Wright |
Shenice Quinn | Lily Harvey |
Abi Branning | Lorna Fitzgerald |
Maria de Costa | Judy Browne |
Executive Producer | Bryan Kirkwood |
Director | Gwennan Sage |
Writer | Tom Higgins |
Broadcasts
- Mon 9 Apr 2012 20:00
- Mon 9 Apr 2012 22:00