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Shirley hears a drunken Phil suggest to Tracey the possibility of them getting together, in today's visit to Albert Square.

Heather, meanwhile, has an asthma attack out on the street but is unable to find her inhaler, and Masood finds out that Syed has been at Janine's house – but jumps to conclusions.

Elsewhere, Lucy is horrible to Whitney about what happened on her date with Todd.

Shirley is played by Linda Henry, Phil by Steve McFadden, Heather by Cheryl Fergison, Masood by Nitin Ganatra, Syed by Marc Elliot, Janine by Charlie Brooks, Lucy by Melissa Suffield and Whitney by Shona McGarty.

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Maddy (Nadine Lewington) vows to become a good doctor

Maddy finds drugs left behind by Tom, in tonight's episode of the medical drama. After clashing with an over-confident student, she decides to up her game and become a good doctor. Ric, however, is hard on her because of her previous relationship with Tom, and won't give her any praise – no matter how hard she tries.

Lalaine, meanwhile, hears that their mother has broken her hip and has to go home. Mark tells Lalaine she must tell Daisha that one of her children in the Philippines died a month ago. When she does, Daisha decides to let Lalaine take baby Joe back to the Philippines.

Elsewhere, the manslaughter charges against Annalese are dropped, just as the civil case against the Trust begins. Connie talks to Annalese and Michael's lawyer, who agrees that they should settle so that all charges are dropped. However, this means Annalese will lose her job and her name won't be cleared, but Michael can't bring himself to tell her.

Maddy is played by Nadine Lewington, Ric by Hugh Quarshie, Lalaine by Rhoda Montemayor, Mark by Robert Powell, Daisha by Rebecca Grant, Annalese by Anna-Louise Plowman, Connie by Amanda Mealing and Michael by Hari Dhillon.

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Monica's brother, Edgar, is leading the celebrations for his 60th rock 'n' roll-style birthday, but events take a tragic turn when he collapses, suffering a fatal heart attack, in the penultimate episode of Debbie Horsfield's uplifting and moving drama.

Monica is distraught to lose her brother and his death leads to the revelation that he was Ethel's brother, too – but Ethel hadn't spoken to her siblings in 20 years, due to a secret family rift. Ethel promptly takes over the funeral arrangements, despite Monica's protestations that a conventional ceremony wouldn't have been what Edgar wanted.

Meanwhile, cracks are beginning to show in Layla and Michael's relationship as Michael gradually realises what he has lost. In order to secure her position, Layla begins a charm offensive on Michael's boys, inviting Fred and Kyle over for dinner to play happy families.

Quickly realising that she won't get anywhere with Kyle, Layla turns her focus to Fred, who is readily captivated by her flirtatious attentions. Layla's insensitivity towards Kyle prompts Michael to proudly defend his eldest son – and, possibly for the first time, he really begins to understand him.

Monica is named as the executor of Edgar's will, officially putting her in charge of the funeral arrangements – but between Edgar's dangerously eccentric dying wish, and Ethel's determination to take charge of events, it is uncertain what form the funeral will take.

Jake's feelings towards Esther are becoming more clear, but Esther is confused as well as flattered by his behaviour and her natural reaction is to back away. Edgar's funeral is the catalyst for several shocking revelations and marks the surprising start of a blossoming new relationship...

Monica is played by Heather Tobias, Ethel by Annette Badland, Layla by Sarah Alexander, Michael by Neil Pearson, Fred by Jamie Birtwistle, Kyle by Richard Fleeshman, Jake by Bryan Dick and Esther by Sarah Lancashire.

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BBC Headroom's campaign tackling the psychological issues surrounding conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and obesity concludes on screen tonight as Desperately Hungry Housewives shows that it's not just teenagers who suffer from eating disorders, but increasing numbers of older women, too.

In addition to the campaign's three documentaries, Headroom – the BBC's health and well-being initiative – provides a raft of advice and support about eating disorders on the Headroom website, distributes information to doctor's surgeries around the country and provides an action line to help those affected by the issues raised.

In Desperately Hungry Housewives, Jane, Zoe, Tracey and Giorgia talk frankly and movingly about how anorexia and bulimia have affected their lives and families. With seemingly successful and settled lives, these women are battling with food behind closed doors as they struggle with the fallout from eating disorders. Fifty-four-year-old Jane has suffered from anorexia and bulimia for more than 30 years and is trying to keep her weight at a healthier level; 36-year-old Tracey is desperate to stop her cycle of binging and vomiting; Zoe, 36, is in recovery from severe anorexia but still struggles with unhealthy thoughts about food; and Giorgia would like to lose weight after having a baby without spiralling back into full blown anorexia.

"One day I'd like to be able to think that I could eat birthday cake and enjoy those sorts of experiences with the boys, and with the family, feel normal and not get stressed out about it," says Giorgia. "But, at the moment, I know that it's not something I'd be able to allow myself to do and that's just something that I have to accept."

Advice, wellbeing guides and webcasts relating to eating disorders can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/headroom and an action line – 08000 933 193 – is available to offer callers advice about where to get support if they, or someone they know, is suffering from an eating disorder.

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The search for Britain's best young speaker reaches the semi-final stages tonight, as the five remaining participants face their toughest challenge yet. Featuring 14- to 18-year-olds, The Speaker sees tough-talking teens, class jokers and shy, sensitive types go head to head as they learn to talk publicly and passionately about the things that matter to them.

In tonight's episode, judges Jo Brand, John Amaechi and Jeremy Stockwell mentor the candidates in the art of inspiration, as they're asked to deliver a speech powerful enough to inspire a nation. Performance coach Jeremy shows how inspiration can come from physical sources such as breathing, Jo demonstrates how bringing a touch of comedy to a speech can engage an audience and basketball-player-turned-motivational speaker John explores how song lyrics can inspire speeches.

The five hopefuls must write a speech about a subject that inspires them and then deliver it – not only to an audience at London's City Hall, but also via big screens in major city centres around the country. The pressure is really on as, with subjects as diverse as Christmas and disabled sport, the teenagers must prove that they are capable of finding the words and passion to move and inspire a vast audience.

With excellent performances from all five candidates, the judges face the tough decision of which three contestants will go through to the final to embark on a life-changing trip to Malawi and the chance to be crowned The Speaker.

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Don (John Hamm) has flashbacks to his former life

While still in Southern California, Don recalls a long-ago meeting with Anna, the wife of the real Don Draper, as the drama continues. When she begs him to reveal her husband's fate, Don confesses all, telling her that he died in combat.

Back in the present day, Don visits Anna in California. One of her piano students is playing In The Hall Of The Mountain King and, after the boy has gone, Anna asks Don if he is in trouble. While sipping beer on Anna's front porch, which, she reminds him, he paid for, Don says: "I've ruined everything – my family, my wife, my kids."

Back in the offices of Sterling Cooper, Peggy brainstorms with Ken and Sal about the Popsicle campaign. Sal and Peggy recall their mothers' ritual of breaking popsicles in half for the kids to share. Peggy presents the Popsicle campaign – "Take it. Break it. Share it. Love it." – and really impresses the company's representatives. This gives Peggy an opening and she talks to Roger about moving into Freddy's old office.

Meanwhile, Bertram's sister, Alice, visits him to discuss the proposed sale of Sterling Cooper. She finds the terms generous, but Bertram fears the merger will leave him feeling "as useful as the Queen of England". The next day, Bertram, Alice and Roger meet to vote on the merger. Don's small share of the company makes his absence irrelevant, according to Bertram. The partners agree to sell.

Don is played by Jon Hamm; Anna by Melinda Page Hamilton; Peggy by Elisabeth Moss; Ken by Aaron Staton; Sal by Bryan Batt; Roger by John Slattery; Bertram Cooper by Robert Morse; and Alice by Mary Anne McGarry.

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It's time to spring-clean the nursery, but all Timmy wants to do is to go outside and play, as the CBeebies' pre-school series from the makers of Shaun The Sheep continues.

Timmy rushes his chores but gets himself into trouble by making more of a mess and is sent to sit on the naughty stump. He finally learns how to finish his jobs properly and joins the others in their play.

Only on CBeebies, Timmy Time is Aardman's first pre-school series. It combines the studio's world-class "stop motion" techniques with the colourful simplicity of classic pre-school animation.

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