24/12/2008

Synopsis

Archie discovers Sean and Roxy are moving to Dagenham. At the Vic Aunt Sal makes her presence felt at the family drinks. Sean announces to everyone he, Roxy and Amy are moving. Archie hides his true feelings and raises a toast. Aunt Sal tells Peggy Archie will break her heart. Archie gives Suzy the paternity test results - he tells her he will pay her £10k as long as she makes it as painful as possible for Sean.

Ian has slept the night at Dot's but refuses to go home until Jane has apologised. Through the day he has spooky encounters with Dot, representing the Ghost of Christmas Past, Janine representing the Ghost of Christmas Present and Linda the Ghost of Christmas Future. Ian eventually apologises to Jane and admits he's scared of going bankrupt again. At the Christmas Carol service Ian hands out free mince pies and tells Jane he loves her. Masood makes up with Zainab.

Shirley throws the present she bought for Phil in the bin. She decides to cheer Heather up and asks Masood for a favour. Later Masood dressed as Father Christmas delivers a special parcel to Heather. Suzy receives a 'With Sympathy' card from Ahmet giving tomorrow as the deadline for his money. Suzy panics when she discovers her Christmas present from Phil is a worthless framed photo of Phil, Ben and herself.

Janine finds it difficult to continue being 'good'. Liam discovers Terrance eating the turkey leaving the family with no option but chicken nuggets for lunch on Christmas day. Tiffany has stage fright at the Christmas carol service but with Liam's help manages to steal the show.

Danielle regrets her one night stand with Paul but is made to feel better when Stacey tells her she's like family to her.

Credits

Archie Mitchell

Larry Lamb

Suzy Branning

Maggie O'Neill

Sean Slater

Robert Kazinsky

Roxy Slater

Rita Simons

Jane Beale

Laurie Brett

Ian Beale

Adam Woodyatt

Masood Ahmed

Nitin Ganatra

Zainab Masood

Nina Wadia

Phil Mitchell

Steve McFadden

Shirley Carter

Linda Henry

Heather Trott

Cheryl Fergison

Dot Branning

June Brown

Ricky Butcher

Sid Owen

Janine Butcher

Charlie Brooks

Pat Evans

Pam Clement

Director

Michael Morris

Producer

Diederick Santer

Writer

Matthew Evans

Broadcasts

1. Wed 24 Dec 2008
   20:00
   BBC One
2. Wed 24 Dec 2008
   23:00
   BBC Three