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Series 5

(1989)

Cast

Nej Adamson as Ali Osman
Nej Adamson

as Ali Osman

Jane How as Jan Hammond
Jane How

as Jan Hammond

Leslie Grantham as Den Watts
Leslie Grantham

as Den Watts

Pamela Salem as Joanne Francis
Pamela Salem

as Joanne Francis

Wendy Richard as Pauline
Wendy Richard

as Pauline

Charlie Brooks as Janine Malloy
Charlie Brooks

as Janine Malloy

Steven Hartley as Matthew Jackson
Steven Hartley

as Matthew Jackson

Haluk Bilginer as Mehmet Osman
Haluk Bilginer

as Mehmet Osman

Matilda Ziegler as Donna Ludlow
Matilda Ziegler

as Donna Ludlow

Kathryn Apanowicz as Magda Czajkowski
Kathryn Apanowicz

as Magda Czajkowski

Letitia Dean as Sharon
Letitia Dean

as Sharon

Pat Coombs as Marge Green
Pat Coombs

as Marge Green

Leslie Schofield as Brian Wicks
Leslie Schofield

as Brian Wicks

Louise Plowright as Julie Cooper
Louise Plowright

as Julie Cooper

John Hallam as Barnsey Barnes
John Hallam

as Barnsey Barnes

Leonard Fenton as Dr. Harold Legg
Leonard Fenton

as Dr. Harold Legg

John Altman as Nick Cotton
John Altman

as Nick Cotton

Aftab Sachak as Ashraf Karim
Aftab Sachak

as Ashraf Karim

Edna Doré as Mo Butcher
Edna Doré

as Mo Butcher

Jon Peyton Price as Martin Fowler
Jon Peyton Price

as Martin Fowler

Sophie Lawrence as Diane Butcher
Sophie Lawrence

as Diane Butcher

Peter Dean as Pete Beale
Peter Dean

as Pete Beale

Susan Tully as Michelle Fowler
Susan Tully

as Michelle Fowler

Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler
Bill Treacher

as Arthur Fowler

Nick Berry as Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks
Nick Berry

as Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks

Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale
Gillian Taylforth

as Kathy Beale

June Brown as Dot Cotton
June Brown

as Dot Cotton

Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale
Michelle Collins

as Cindy Beale

Mike Reid as Frank Butcher
Mike Reid

as Frank Butcher

Gretchen Franklin as Ethel Skinner
Gretchen Franklin

as Ethel Skinner

Pam St. Clement as Pat Butcher
Pam St. Clement

as Pat Butcher

Sid Owen as Ricky Butcher
Sid Owen

as Ricky Butcher

Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale
Adam Woodyatt

as Ian Beale

Episodes

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January 3, 1989

Ian prepares to see his bank manager for a loan. Mantel tells Joanne that the Firm's outstanding accounts will be settl…

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January 5, 1989

The residents want Frank to open the Vic in the afternoons. Pete visits Den at the prison to tell him about Willmott-Br…

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January 10, 1989

Frank and Pat begin to plan seriously for all-day opening. Ethel covers for Dot at the launderette. Carmel and Matthew …

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January 12, 1989

Guido thinks Colin is making a fuss over nothing when he makes a doctor's appointment. Donna is becoming even more unpo…

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January 17, 1989

Carmel and Matthew's wedding plans continue to go awry. Ashraf discovers Shireen has gone missing from the boarding sch…

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January 19, 1989

The Vic prepares for the first day of opening all hours. Den is worried by news of the Walford police raids. Ethel and …

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January 24, 1989

Matthew and Carmel prepare for their imminent wedding. Kathy tells Pauline she has left Pete, but he appears to be in d…

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January 26, 1989

Kathy phones a cab firm for a taxi to take her out of Albert Square immediately. Matthew returns to the flat after spen…

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January 31, 1989

Ian is on hand to solve the problems at the café. Michelle and Sharon both have their eyes on a telephone engineer.

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February 2, 1989

Frank tries explaining himself to Pat but gets nowhere. Dot visits Nick in the prison and gets upset when he tells her …

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February 7, 1989

The police question Pete. Nancy Jacobs, an Australian, turns up at the Vic for a trial shift as the first day of the al…

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February 9, 1989

Donna receives a mysterious phone call that leaves her distraught, and a surprise visitor scuppers her plans. Pat and F…

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February 14, 1989

The women in the Square all receive the same Valentine cards from an unknown sender. Colin has a dinner party and invit…

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February 16, 1989

It is Den's last day in prison before his case goes to court and he gets a visit from Sharon, who tells him she doesn't…

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February 21, 1989

Michelle prepares herself for Den's court hearing. Kathy returns to the Square to see Ian and Pete.

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February 23, 1989

Wicksy asks Pat if he can move into the spare room at the Vic. Michelle goes to the wine bar to ask Mantel if he knows …

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February 28, 1989

Donna persuades Guido to let her stay in the flat. Pat asks Cindy to work full-time at the Vic. DI Ashley continues to …

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March 2, 1989

Dot allows Donna to stay at hers, determined not to give up on her. Pete continues his self-destructive ways.

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March 7, 1989

Michelle tells Doctor Samuels that Doctor Legg was unhelpful to Donna. Ian and Cindy plan their engagement party. Pauli…

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March 9, 1989

Doctor Samuels confronts Doctor Legg about his treatment of Donna, and tells him he is taking over her case. Pete has h…

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March 14, 1989

Ali and Mehmet are gambling again without Sue or Guizin's knowledge. Pat takes in a distraught friend, annoying Ricky, …

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March 16, 1989

Sharon's mind fixates on learning where Den is. Donna tries her hardest to get Rod's attention.

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March 21, 1989

Youths vandalise Ashraf's shop. Rod gives Donna more harsh truths at the launderette. Matthew pours his heart out to ke…

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March 23, 1989

Dot is determined for Donna to start afresh and offers to help seek her a job. Ricky offers to clean the show cars for …

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March 28, 1989

The Square come to terms with the death of a resident. Sharon and Simon spend time together at Sharon's flat.

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March 30, 1989

Sue barricades herself in the living room, frightened by Ali's attitude. Cindy is getting frustrated by Ian's long hour…

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April 4, 1989

Sharon and Michelle have some wine and they talk about their memories.

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April 6, 1989

Kathy is undecided about making her separation from Pete official by getting her own flat - he has a plan to make her j…

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April 11, 1989

Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.

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April 13, 1989

Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.

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April 18, 1989

Dot has to face the sudden death of Donna. Kathy, Pauline and Mo offer their sympathy. Doctor Samuels is furious with D…

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April 20, 1989

Dot tells Kathy all about Donna's funeral in Bromley. A new face arrives in the Square - builder Paul Priestly from Lee…

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April 25, 1989

Dot is hell-bent on catching the drug pusher who was supplying heroin to Donna, and after Junior identifies the culprit…

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April 27, 1989

Willmott-Brown appears at Walford Crown Court charged with the rape of Kathy. Dot continues to pursue Donna's drug deal…

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May 2, 1989

As the court case continues, Willmott-Brown twists the events of the night of Kathy's rape, infuriating Pete. Dot recei…

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May 4, 1989

Arthur declares Albert Square a "gloom-free" zone for the day. Carmel and Matthew's relationship begins to strengthen a…

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May 9, 1989

Frank does not like the effort Diane is putting in at the Vic to impress Paul. Aisha has fallen ill, causing Carmel to …

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May 11, 1989

Pat secretly meets up with her ex-husband while Frank is away buying cars. Mo is fighting the Council. Arthur and Miche…

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May 16, 1989

Frank wants Pat to have a word with Paul about Diane. Carmel receives a visit from some men offering her protection. Do…

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May 18, 1989

Ricky annoys Ashraf with his meddling in the shop. Dot is unable to find her granddaughter and Vicki is in hospital.

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May 23, 1989

Sue is hysterical following Little Ali's kidnapping. Arthur and Pauline worry about Vicki. A jealous Cindy watches a ha…

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May 25, 1989

Pauline cajoles Arthur into going for an interview for the game show. Dot is taken aback when Charlie limps into the Sq…

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May 30, 1989

Mo is collecting jumble and volunteers for the Brownies' jumble sale. Over at the Queen Vic, Frank has to eat humble pi…

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June 1, 1989

Arthur's big moment to appear on the Cat and Mouse television game show has finally arrived and as everyone gathers exc…

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June 6, 1989

Frank is reluctant to tell his family about his and Pat's engagement. Dot is thrilled when Charlie tells her that Hazel…

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June 8, 1989

Cindy looks at a pregnancy testing kit advertisement she has found in a magazine. Arthur braces himself for a meeting w…

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June 13, 1989

Ali finds it tough as a single parent and asks Carmel for help. Wicksy is concerned about Sharon's spending sprees. Tre…

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June 15, 1989

Mo encourages Frank to hire Trevor until he finds himself another job. Matthew tries being nice to Junior, but he does …

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June 20, 1989

Dot receives a phone call from Nick. Arthur, Paul and Pete have a surprise planned for Frank, determined that he will h…

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June 22, 1989

It's the day of Pat and Frank's wedding - and they still don't know what Mo has organised for them. Frank's best man ha…

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June 27, 1989

Ashraf and Sufia argue as the day for them to move into 55 Victoria Road arrives. Cindy phones an abortion clinic and m…

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June 29, 1989

Paul and Trevor make a start on the wine bar but it causes many arguments with Trevor not knowing what he is doing. Cin…

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July 4, 1989

Matthew accuses Carmel of having an affair with David. Rod returns to the Square and is stunned to hear about Donna's d…

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July 6, 1989

Dot agrees to see Hazel, who tricked her over her `granddaughter'. Mo takes Trevor under her wing. Cindy and Pauline ha…

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July 11, 1989

Pat and Frank return from their honeymoon. Doctor Samuels is making big changes at the surgery. Trevor prepares for his…

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July 13, 1989

Doctor Legg's return prompts some strange reactions. Pat is nervous about a visitor. Matthew treats Carmel. Wicksy has …

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July 18, 1989

Carmel and Junior are united by a crisis, while Melody is inquisitive. Kathy offers to help. Marge is upset by Doctor S…

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July 20, 1989

Doctor Legg confronts Doctor Samuels over what he sees as his failings at the practice. Carmel, still hiding at home, r…

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July 25, 1989

Carmel fears a repeat of Matthew's violent behaviour in front of the children if he moves back home. Pat and Frank cont…

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July 27, 1989

Dot is apprehensive as she receives a letter in the post. Diane and Janine cause Pat grief. Cindy is in a bad mood.

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August 1, 1989

Carmel questions Ali over his son's welfare and discovers the child minder he's leaving Little Ali with is unregistered…

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August 3, 1989

Sharon arranges a dinner party with Ian, Cindy and Wicksy, so they can meet Michelle's new man. Paul starts work on Jul…

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August 8, 1989

Pete makes a secret trip to court by taxi, leaving Arthur on the stall by himself, then reappears with some surprising …

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August 10, 1989

Arthur feels that Pete and Pauline are keeping secrets. Frank sets up a lucrative deal. Ian and Cindy discuss their fut…

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August 15, 1989

Ian has decided to open the café 24/7 and is on the lookout for staff. Diane returns and Trevor asks her to go to a con…

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August 17, 1989

Vince takes Junior and Aisha for a drive. Paul tries to pluck up the courage to end things with Julie. Ian continues hi…

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August 22, 1989

Carmel has to cope with a bereavement. Trevor nurses a broken heart, as Diane has reconciled with Paul. Paul finds Juli…

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August 24, 1989

Julie opens her hairdressing salon. Ricky gets his GCSEs. Pat discovers a possible theft. Kathy tackles Ali on a family…

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August 29, 1989

Arthur falls asleep listening to one of Pauline's hypnosis tapes. Rod does the night shift for Ian at the café. Mo rema…

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August 31, 1989

Mo is still certain of Trevor's innocence, but is having a hard time convincing Frank. Julie cannot understand why her …

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September 5, 1989

Frank, Mo and Pat are consumed with worry. The search for Janine continues into the early hours of the morning. David a…

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September 7, 1989

Sharon does not enjoy working as a receptionist for an agency. Janine changes her behaviour, but does not fool Diane, w…

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September 12, 1989

Diane continues her campaign of harassment towards Julie, which completely backfires. Pat and Mo both try to persuade F…

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September 14, 1989

Arthur wants Mo to take over Pete's stall whilst he is on holiday. Frank is torn over what to do about Janine and her b…

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September 19, 1989

Kathy tells Pauline that Pete is staying out in New Zealand for another month. Diane smells perfume on Paul and gets je…

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September 21, 1989

Diane has a run-in with Julie. Michelle tackles Pauline about her ill health. Ricky is intent on showing off to his new…

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September 26, 1989

Arthur and family are worried about Pauline who is in hospital following her accident. Illegal driver Ricky locks himse…

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September 28, 1989

Pauline is depressed after her accident, and Arthur is doing his best to look after her but has many other things to ta…

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October 3, 1989

Life is looking rosy for Ian, but his fiancée, Cindy seems unable to share his optimism. As the Queen Vic talent night …

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October 5, 1989

Ali is being chased by his landlord, McIntyre, for unpaid rent, totalling £900. Ian can't understand why Cindy won't ag…

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October 10, 1989

Kathy tries to talk to Cindy, while Ian has a hectic day at the café. At the Queen Vic, Wicksy is surprised at Frank's …

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October 12, 1989

Ian is nervous yet excited as his wedding day arrives. Cindy and Michelle have a heart-to-heart. Trevor is convinced he…

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October 17, 1989

The day for Frank and Pat to leave the Vic arrives. Ian makes amends with Cindy at the café. A skip is put on Bridge St…

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October 19, 1989

Ricky worries about jail and his court appearance in January. Trevor locks himself out of Mo's flat. Pete invites Lauri…

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October 24, 1989

Sharon is concerned about Michelle seeing married man Danny again. Ricky puts ideas into Frank's head about Diane sneak…

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October 26, 1989

Arthur receives a letter from the council telling him to tidy his allotment. Trevor misses a job interview. Simon notic…

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October 31, 1989

Julie apologises to Kathy for leaving her meal early. Diane returns from a friend's house in search of Paul. There's a …

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November 2, 1989

Laurie's love life is as tangled as ever. Wicksy gives Sharon an ultimatum. The fruit stall wars rage on. Ian plans a q…

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November 7, 1989

Arthur is excited about Pauline's return from Leigh-on-Sea, but finds he has his work cut out in trying to restore orde…

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November 9, 1989

The day of Pauline's hospital appointment arrives and Arthur makes her promise to keep it. A stranger arrives in Albert…

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November 14, 1989

Michelle prepares to take Vicki for her six-monthly check-up at the hospital. Kathy panics when Laurie invites her to a…

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November 16, 1989

Dot overhears Laurie slating Pete's fruit and veg stall. Sufia asks Ashraf about his secret lover. Marge quits her job …

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November 21, 1989

Trevor continues to worry about his DSS meeting and thinks he will got to prison. Shireen tries to support Sufia. Rod a…

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November 23, 1989

Marge relays to Dot how impressed she was with Mo for standing up to Mr. Rhodes. Danny arrives at the flat to spend the…

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November 28, 1989

Diane catches Ricky smoking. Rod continues to mope around. Ashraf tells Sufia he is no longer seeing his secret lover.

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November 30, 1989

Pauline is frustrated to find out her hospital appointment has been postponed. Julie has dire news for both Michelle an…

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December 5, 1989

Sharon opens up to Pat about missing her parents. Sufia questions Ashraf about his mistress Stella turning up at the sh…

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December 7, 1989

Ashraf insists he has ended his affair with Stella. Michelle talks to Pauline about her operation. Pat returns to smoki…

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December 12, 1989

Dot, Ethel, Mo, and Marge set off with the Walford coach party for a few days in Clacton-on-Sea. Pauline is waiting to …

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December 14, 1989

Ethel raises concerns among the hotel staff when she keeps taking a duffel bag outside. Meanwhile, Arthur worries about…

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December 19, 1989

Vince is organising the Christmas party for Walford's OAPs. Arthur gets bad news about Pauline. Ian's café is under thr…

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December 21, 1989

Pete and Ian make moves to bury the hatchet with Laurie. Trevor tries to tell Diane of Paul's Christmas plans. Marge re…

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December 26, 1989

Ian and Cindy spend Boxing Day giving the café a thorough clean after its closure by the environmental health officer. …

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December 28, 1989

Cindy is rushed to hospital as she goes into labour five weeks early, while Pete and Kathy tensely wait to hear if the …