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Michael is delighted when he realises he has the upper hand on Janine, but how long will it last? Ian uses Bobby's birthday as a way of building bridges with his family.

In an attempt to win Lucy round and get the family working together, Ian claims Bobby wants a birthday party. At the party, Denise tries to convince Lucy to forgive Ian and Ian makes a speech thanking Peter and Lucy. Ian and Bianca are horrified when they find Tiffany and Bobby holding hands - they're in love. Sharon demands an apology when Bobby insists he doesn't want to play with Dennis. Dennis steals the remote control for Bobby's toy car. Bobby and Tiffany maintain contact via Bobby's new walkie talkies. Ian's relieved that his plan to win Lucy round seems to have worked; however, when she discovers Bobby didn't ask for a party Lucy tells Ian she'll be civil in public, but wants nothing to do with him.

Janine throws an extravagant birthday party for Scarlett complete with Shetland pony. Unfortunately she's called the wrong playgroup and invited a load of strangers. Escaping the party, Michael and Janine talk honestly about the day Scarlett was born. Michael gives Janine a framed cast of Scarlett's feet. After Alice takes a family photo, Janine freaks out, bins Michael's birthday card and makes a phone call, she needs someone on Monday, can they make it?

Alfie promises Roxy she can announce their engagement once he's told Kat. Kat enjoys spending time with Alfie at Scarlett's party. When Alfie eventually admits he and Roxy are getting married, a speechless Kat heads inside, devastated.

After learning Billy's going to be away for Lexi's birthday, Lola plans a last minute party. Everyone gathers at Phil's but no-one's made much effort and Lola's upset. Whiles she's out the guests nick food and decorations from Janine's party to make the day special for Lola and Lexi.

Shirley quits her Minute Mart job after Denise tries to talk her into returning to the B&B.

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Music Played

  • Music Played

    • The Who

      Won't Get Fooled Again

    • Florence + The Machine

      Rabbit Heart

    • Sister Sledge

      We are Family

    • Oasis

      Don't Look Back In Anger

    • Paramore

      Now

    • MGMT

      Time To Pretend

    • Bloc Party

      Flux

    • The Shapeshifters

      Lola's Theme

    • Queen

      Killer Queen

    • David Guetta, Ne-Yo & Akon

      Play Hard

    • Skepta

      Rolex Sweep

    • Jessie J

      Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)

    • Olly Murs

      Dance with me tonight

    • Santana

      Oye Como Va

    • The Saturdays

      Up

    • Madness

      It Must Be Love

    • Stevie Wonder

      Happy Birthday

    • She & Him

      Never wanted your love

Credits

Role Contributor
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Peter Beale Ben Hardy
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Jay Brown Jamie Borthwick
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Cora Cross Ann Mitchell
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Alice Branning Jasmyn Banks
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Bobby Beale Rory Stroud
Tiffany Butcher Maisie Smith
Morgan Butcher Devon Higgs
Dennis Rickman Harry Hickles
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director John Greening
Writer Katie Douglas

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