Lorraine insists that it is better for the truth to come out. But both Tiffany and Nigel might disagree..

Dan has some explaining to do after an early morning surprise for Tony and Simon. Clare decides to intervene and try to sort out Nigel's problems.

Alan demands some answers from Frankie but does not like what he hears. Tony is thrilled to see Simon but worries about his night with Frankie, and Mark sets off for America.

Nigel wants to get fit. Lorraine wants to spend more time with Grant, Gita is worried about her hospital appointment, and Pat and Roy return from honeymoon.

The Square remembers Arthur. Phil gets into trouble at the Arches. Frankie and Alan argue.

Frankie tells Alan about sleeping with Tony. Ricky finds the Arches closed. Phil gets drunk, then mugged. Tiffany confronts Grant and Lorraine after Bianca tells her the truth.

Peggy is surprised when Aunt Sal comes to stay. Gita has an appointment at the hospital. Phil has some bad news for Kathy when he finally comes home.

Lorraine finds a flat but is worried what Joe will think. Gita gets the all clear from the fertility clinic but is worried what Sanjay will say and keeps it a secret.

Kathy spends the day contemplating her future with Phil. Peggy and Grant have words after she sacks Lorraine, and Gita attempts to talk to Sanjay about a sensitive issue.

Nigel is training for the London marathon. Bianca is planning her wedding. Ian threatens Ruth about her noisy tenants. Sanjay does not keep his appointment with Dr Legg.

Lorraine finds Joe's bottles of medication in the bin and asks him why he's thrown them away. Joe's determined that he feels fine and does not want them any more.

Sanjay surprises Gita. Sonia's worries unite Carol and Alan. Phil begs Kathy to give him one more chance.

Kathy makes Phil face up to his alcoholism. Ricky is shocked to discover what's been going on at The Arches. Joe worries Lorraine. Sanjay tries to avoid the doctor's test results.

Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.

Phil has to try harder if he wants to see Ben. Bianca goes to Spain. Tony's looking for a job. Lorraine and Joe don't go to Fiji - Joe hasn't taken his medication.

Billy has a day off school and Blossom looks after him in the cafe. Pauline throws Craig, Stuart and the other gang members out of the launderette. Robbie stands up to the gang.

Ian wakes up Huw and Lenny by playing loud music from his car. Peggy visits Phil but later makes Kathy feel guilty. Robbie wants to take up boxing.

Alan hears of Billy being caught up in an armed raid. Phil agrees to start counselling. Robbie is learning to box. Huw and Lenny start cab driving.

Phil embarks on a very important journey. Kathy fears what the future might hold. Gita struggles to get through to Sanjay.

Phil's alcoholism is at the centre of this episode as he attends a counselling session in an attempt to beat it and win Kathy back.

Pauline is on the warpath with Tony. Peggy reaches the end of a long battle but her plans seems insensitive to Kathy. An adventure for Billy turns into a nightmare for Carol.

Tension increases at The Vic. Ricky has some unwelcome visitors.

Ricky gets arrested for his connection to stolen cars but will he keep quiet about Phil's involvement?

Tiffany returns from Spain and Sanjay is back from India with his mother in tow. Mark has a chat with Martin about the disappearance of some money from Ruth's purse.

Tiffany tells Bianca how much she enjoys being a mother, and Grant makes his position clear. Sarah is devastated when she pays an unannounced visit to Alistair.

Developments at the fellowship take their toll on Sarah, while Ricky's plans to marry Bianca come up against a major setback.

Bianca receives some earth shattering news concerning Ricky. Huw and Lenny's party is brought to an abrupt end.

Ricky finds himself at the center of the mystery surrounding Sarah's disappearance, while Ted is simply bent on revenge.

Frankie is forced to face some home truths. Robbie is released by the police, but Ted tracks him down at home and renders him unconscious.

The Jacksons face a family crisis. Grant and Lorraine are at loggerheads, but Ricky and Bianca try to work out their problems.

Sarah insists that she wasn't raped. Ted confides in Kathy. The police interview Robbie.

Sarah is staying with Kathy. Alan and Ted have a show down in the pub and Ted is arrested as he leaves the Vic. Nigel glues a coin to the floor as an April Fool's joke.

Ted, having been arrested and spending a night in the cells, is released on bail. Grant, Tiffany and Tony go to get their blood tests done, to find out who Courtney's father is.

Ian is convinced he is being haunted by a ghost from the past. Tiffany has some good news from Grant.

Tiffany finally gets some good news from Grant about getting a divorce. Pauline grows increasingly worried about Martin's behaviour.

Ricky has to attend court and is shocked when he hears his sentence. Phil feels sorry for him and Ricky is worried about Bianca's reaction. Huw and Lenny decide it's time to confess.

Tiffany and Grant find their patience tested to the limit by Aunt Sal after she loses baby Courtney. Terry and Irene struggle to keep their night of passion a secret.

Cindy arrives at Ian's on a mission to get her kids back. Tony confronts Terry and Irene. Tiffany and Grant are in conflict over flirting. Alex comforts Kathy.

Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will he be able to accept their love? Kathy is at the vicarage with Alex. Will Phil regret his behaviour?

Boxing day festivities continue downstairs at the Vic while upstairs tempers flare and a violent story unfolds.

Grant and Phil try to save their marriages, but this time it may be too late for both of them.