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13/08/2012 - Part 1

Tensions run high in the Mitchell household as Phil celebrates his engagement to Shirley, and the night is interrupted by the arrival of a face from the past in need of his help.

At the Vic, preparations are made for Phil and Shirley’s engagement party. Mo’s running bets against the wedding going ahead. Phil quashes Ben’s doubts about the engagement and insists he look after still silent Ian. Billy’s bemused that Phil’s taken Ian in. On Shirley’s demand, Ben and Jay bring Ian to the party just as Patrick’s present of a canvas of Shirley and Heather is unveiled. Ian fixates on the canvas and drops a glass when Shirley toasts to Heather. Phil demands Ben take Ian home but is pressured to make a speech while Alfie ushers Ian upstairs. Ben carelessly reveals Jay’s involvement to Ian. Shirley’s fed up with freeloaders and brings the party home, leaving Ian behind with Jean. Jean coaxes him to confide in her. Ian hesitates. Meanwhile, Ben wants to confess but Phil won’t hear of it. In the Vic, Ian cries as Jean watches, grim-faced. At the party, Phil’s presenting Shirley with an engagement ring when there’s a hammering on the door. Phil opens the door to a woman in a wedding dress, pleading for help – it’s Sharon.

Paranoid, Janine checks Michael’s mobile call history. She’s exasperated Michael’s recruited Whitney’s help with Scarlett, and furious he’s in the Vic instead of at work. Alfie talks Kat and Michael into a play date for Tommy and Scarlett. Janine’s defensive when Kat tries to talk motherhood. Kat snaps, revealing Michael said he didn’t love Janine on their wedding day.

Ray’s joined the Red Lion football team and requests Kim lie for him when their practice clashes with the Vic’s. Kim fabricates that Ray’s in hospital, and drops a dish on his foot. Alfie reinstates Ray as his star striker. Kim insists Ray needs to pick a team.

Lola’s bought Lexi a rabbit outfit. Billy’s worries they’ll have no prize money left.

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Music Played

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    Oliver Twist

  • CeeLo Green

    I Want You

  • Fairground Attraction

    Perfect

  • Madonna

    Celebration

  • Lily Allen

    Smile

  • George Michael

    Careless Whisper

  • The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

    Slave To Love

  • The Coral

    Something Inside Of Me

  • Feeder

    Tumble And Fall

  • The Knack

    My Sharona

  • The Housemartins

    Happy Hour

  • Girls Aloud

    Jump

Credits

Role Contributor
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Nic Phillips
Writer Sharon Marshall

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