13/12/2012
Lola and Phil brace themselves for their day in court, yet the pressure mounts when Derek lets Sharon's secret slip. Meanwhile, Bianca faces an old enemy.
Lola nervously prepares for family court but is upset she won鈥檛 see Lexi until Christmas as she has mumps. Derek tells Phil Sharon鈥檚 addicted to happy pills. Sharon鈥檚 hurt to realise Jack betrayed her. At court, Phil鈥檚 concerned for Sharon who reveals she knows about Phil鈥檚 crack addiction. Phil doesn鈥檛 want Sharon questioned. Jimmie knows the Judge is a soft touch and presents Phil as a reformed character. While the Judge considers, Phil admonishes Lola for hesitating when asked how she鈥檇 feel if Lexi lived with him. The Judge appoints Phil Lexi鈥檚 kinship foster carer 鈥 Lola will have contact three times a week. Lola鈥檚 dismayed that her contact arrangements haven鈥檛 changed. Phil鈥檚 dismissive. He, Sharon and Jimmie head off to celebrate, leaving a tearful Lola alone outside the court.
Mr Lister wants a haircut at Booty for his daughter鈥檚 wedding. He鈥檚 nervous when Bianca serves him; there鈥檚 a thawing between them as they discuss their children. Mr Lister promises to forget about the court order but later accuses Bianca of stealing his missing 拢20; he鈥檚 mortified when Poppy finds it and gives it to Bianca.
Derek wants Tanya to make Alice a bridesmaid. Max buys Tanya a real Christmas tree but she wants her traditional white one. Derek claims their 鈥渇riends鈥 want more money; Max guiltily tells Tanya he can鈥檛 accompany her for her scan results. Tanya鈥檚 grateful when Lauren goes with her to hospital. Tanya鈥檚 noticed an atmosphere between Abi and Lauren and recalls she used to worry about Rainie dying when she was younger. Lauren鈥檚 shocked to realise Abi feels the same about her. At home, Max is unable to raise the money and worries about Tanya鈥檚 results. He鈥檚 relieved when a jubilant Tanya and Lauren arrive home 鈥 Tanya鈥檚 scan is clear.
Michael avoids Alfie鈥檚 persistent calls.
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Catch-Up: Thursday 13th December 2012
Duration: 02:05
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Preview: Thursday 13th December 2012
Duration: 00:31
Music Played
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Lianne La Havas
Age
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Emeli Sand茅
Wonder
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Kimbra
Good Intent
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Rebecca Ferguson
Nothings Real But Love
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Kristina Train
Dream of Me
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Nat King Cole
The Little Boy Santa Claus
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Lissie
Little Lovin
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Penny Arcade
Sing It Out
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Phil Mitchell | Steve McFadden |
Tanya Cross | Jo Joyner |
Poppy Meadow | Rachel Bright |
Max Branning | Jake Wood |
Mo Harris | Laila Morse |
Tyler Moon | Tony Discipline |
Roxy Mitchell | Rita Simons |
Michael Moon | Steve John Shepherd |
Derek Branning | Jamie Foreman |
Alfie Moon | Shane Richie |
Mr Lister | Nick Wilton |
Lauren Branning | Jacqueline Jossa |
Abi Branning | Lorna Fitzgerald |
Sharon Rickman | Letitia Dean |
Lola Pearce | Danielle Harold |
Shirley Carter | Linda Henry |
Bianca Butcher | Patsy Palmer |
Liam Butcher | James Forde |
Denise Fox | Diane Parish |
Jack Branning | Scott Maslen |
Executive Producer | Lorraine Newman |
Director | Michael Owen Morris |
Writer | Christopher Reason |
Broadcasts
- Thu 13 Dec 2012 19:30
- Thu 13 Dec 2012 22:30