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Anthony faces a dilemma when Derek and Joey propose a game of poker on the night that he has romantic plans with Alice. Zainab is frustrated by AJ's attitude over his marriage.

Alice tells Anthony that tonight’s the night, but Anthony’s concerned about moving too quickly. Derek tells Anthony he’s punching above his weight. Joey persuades Anthony to challenge Derek to a poker game. Joey then lies, telling Derek Anthony bragged that he could easily beat him and could do with being taken down a peg or two. During the game, Anthony’s losing and Derek decides to up the stakes, convincing Anthony to wager the Emporium. Anthony loses everything and Joey tells him to leave Walford; he’ll make sure Alice knows the truth about what’s happened. Meanwhile Alice is waiting for Anthony at the Vic, Joey tells her Anthony’s gone and it’s is all Derek’s fault. Alice rushes to the Emporium, but is too late, Anthony’s gone. Anthony heads into the tube station and leaves Walford.

Joey’s angry that Lucy only thinks about work. Lucy tells Ian that she can’t keep babysitting him, and she’ll have to lease the fruit stall. Ian begs Lucy not to, but her mind is made up. Sharon tells Lucy she should reconsider; she can’t stay angry at Ian. Lucy sees Ian and Sharon doing a roaring trade at the stall; to Ian’s delight, she decides to keep the business.

Roxy’s complaining about living with Jack – she wants a more stable home. Kat goes to replace her vomit-covered shoes; Alfie hardly notices her leave. When Kat asks Fat boy if he can share a room with Shirley, Fats and Alfie come up with a plan to move Roxy in instead.

Zainab wants Masood to talk to AJ: she’s determined to know that truth about his marriage break-up. AJ refuses to talk to Masood but Zainab has called Aliyah and she is on her way. AJ reveals that Aliyah has been having an affair.

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30 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

  • Dolly Parton

    Here You Come Again

  • Soft Cell

    Tainted Love

  • Small Faces

    Itchycoo Park

  • Oasis

    Let There Be Love

  • Maroon 5

    Payphone

  • Eurythmics

    There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

  • The Heavy

    What Makes A Good Man

  • Lady A

    Wanted You More

  • Kardinal Offishall

    Numba 1

  • will.i.am

    This Is Love

  • Israel KamakawiwoÊ»ole

    Somewhere Over The Rainbow

  • Coldplay

    Princess Of China

    feat. Rihanna

  • Candi Staton

    Young Hearts Run Free

  • Wiley

    Heatwave (feat. Ms D)

  • Rumer

    P.F Sloan

  • Cheryl

    Call my name

  • Sister Sledge

    We Are Family

  • Taio Cruz

    There she goes

Credits

Role Contributor
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Joey Branning David Witts
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Zainab Khan Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
AJ Ahmed Phaldut Sharma
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Arthur 'Fat Boy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Tanya Cross Jo Joyner
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Poppy Meadow Rachel Bright
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Lance Kneeshaw
Writer Paul Quiney

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