Series 5
(1989)
Cast
as Ali Osman
as Jan Hammond
as Den Watts
as Joanne Francis
as Pauline
as Janine Malloy
as Matthew Jackson
as Mehmet Osman
as Donna Ludlow
as Magda Czajkowski
as Sharon
as Marge Green
as Brian Wicks
as Julie Cooper
as Barnsey Barnes
as Dr. Harold Legg
as Nick Cotton
as Ashraf Karim
as Mo Butcher
as Martin Fowler
as Diane Butcher
as Pete Beale
as Michelle Fowler
as Arthur Fowler
as Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks
as Kathy Beale
as Dot Cotton
as Cindy Beale
as Frank Butcher
as Ethel Skinner
as Pat Butcher
as Ricky Butcher
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…
410 0.0
January 10, 1989
Frank and Pat begin to plan seriously for all-day opening. Ethel covers for Dot at the launderette. Carmel and Matthew …
411 0.0
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…
413 0.0
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…
415 0.0
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…
419 0.0
February 9, 1989
Donna receives a mysterious phone call that leaves her distraught, and a surprise visitor scuppers her plans. Pat and F…
420 0.0
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…
422 0.0
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 …
424 0.0
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 …
425 0.0
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…
428 0.0
March 14, 1989
Ali and Mehmet are gambling again without Sue or Guizin's knowledge. Pat takes in a distraught friend, annoying Ricky, …
429 0.0
March 16, 1989
Sharon's mind fixates on learning where Den is. Donna tries her hardest to get Rod's attention.
430 0.0
March 21, 1989
Youths vandalise Ashraf's shop. Rod gives Donna more harsh truths at the launderette. Matthew pours his heart out to ke…
431 0.0
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 …
432 0.0
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.
435 0.0
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…
436 0.0
April 11, 1989
Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
437 0.0
April 13, 1989
Arthur confronts Pauline over Michelle's secret. Dot and Mo bond as they talk about their lives.
438 0.0
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…
439 0.0
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…
441 0.0
April 27, 1989
Willmott-Brown appears at Walford Crown Court charged with the rape of Kathy. Dot continues to pursue Donna's drug deal…
442 0.0
May 2, 1989
As the court case continues, Willmott-Brown twists the events of the night of Kathy's rape, infuriating Pete. Dot recei…
443 0.0
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 …
445 0.0
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.
448 0.0
May 23, 1989
Sue is hysterical following Little Ali's kidnapping. Arthur and Pauline worry about Vicki. A jealous Cindy watches a ha…
449 0.0
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…
450 0.0
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…
451 0.0
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…
452 0.0
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…
453 0.0
June 8, 1989
Cindy looks at a pregnancy testing kit advertisement she has found in a magazine. Arthur braces himself for a meeting w…
454 0.0
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…
455 0.0
June 15, 1989
Mo encourages Frank to hire Trevor until he finds himself another job. Matthew tries being nice to Junior, but he does …
456 0.0
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…
457 0.0
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…
458 0.0
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…
459 0.0
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…
462 0.0
July 11, 1989
Pat and Frank return from their honeymoon. Doctor Samuels is making big changes at the surgery. Trevor prepares for his…
463 0.0
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…
467 0.0
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.
468 0.0
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…
470 0.0
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…
473 0.0
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…
474 0.0
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…
476 0.0
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 …
478 0.0
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…
480 0.0
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…
482 0.0
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…
484 0.0
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 …
489 0.0
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…
491 0.0
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 …
495 0.0
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…
501 0.0
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 …