Tricky Dicky takes on Ian. Pete sees a face from the past and Steve gives Hattie an answer.

Pat hides as news of the accident spreads. Sam plans a weekend away, but is it work or pleasure? And Pauline meets an old schoolfriend who makes a big impression on Pete.

Public opinion adds to the pressures on Pat.

Sam's new friend Clive pushes his luck and visits the Vic. Kathy takes positive action to deal with a recurring problem from the past. And the trial of Nick Cotton finally begins.

Nick Cotton watches as the prosecution case is made and Dot faces Eddie's father. Meanwhile Ian has a confession to make to Kathy.

Phil is concerned about the state of Sam's marriage, Arthur spots some football talent at Walford Town and the trial of Nick Cotton reaches a climax.

The Fowlers get a new lodger, Pete gets a pleasant surprise and Dot makes a sad decision.

Nigel has problems at the launderette. Ricky makes a last effort to save his marriage. There are problems for the Fowlers, and Pete Beale has a pleasant surprise.

Ricky makes a last effort to save his marriage and Sam comes to a decision. Frank tries to help Pat face going to court and Rachel gets fed up with market life.

Michelle is put out when Rachel helps Jack with his college work. Ricky is forced to accept Sam's plans for the future, and Pat has an unexpected visitor.

Arthur's guilt over the lies he is telling comes to a head, Pete finds out the truth about Rose's absent husband and has to make a brave decision. An old friend of Tricky Dicky's turns up.

Arthur makes a mistake, a new trader appears on the market - to Rachel's disgust - and Mandy's evening in with Aidan has an unexpected conclusion.

Michelle is horrified to find Jack making friends with Pauline; Kathy's bistro runs into a few opening night problems; and a friendly poker game turns serious for Sanjay and Nigel.

Will straight talk from an old adversary make Pat realise that time will heal her anguish? Pauline's patience is tested by a house full of football fans; Sanjay has some explaining to do when his wife Gita arrives sooner than expected; and Rose is told to drop Pete before someone gets hurt.

Frank discovers that the cab company may not have a future. Gita is furious when she discovers that Sanjay has been gambling; and Pete and Rose have some unwanted visitors.

Clyde finds himself in dispute with the Mitchell brothers over the running of the pub, Rose makes a decision about her future with Pete, and Mandy goes to new lengths in her pursuit of Aidan.

Rachel hears some good news; Arthur gets into trouble with an unexpected bill: and Michelle has a late-night encounter.

Rose brings unexpected news of husband Alfie, Clyde tries to contact Sharon, Michelle gets a shock and Rachel finds it does not take long for her good news to spread round the Square.

The Fowler's world turns upside down - but where is Arthur?

As the hours tick by, Michelle's agony continues. How much longer will it be before Vicki is found? Meanwhile, her college friend Jack is furious when he faces questions.

Michelle struggles to rebuild her life; Sharon's return to the Vic has an unexpected conclusion.

Tricky Dicky gets involved in family matters and finds he's out of his depth. Michelle's emotions are put to the test again. As Sanjay goes flat-hunting, Richard does his best to keep Gita company, but things do not go smoothly.

Michelle confronts Sharon about life with Grant, and Sanjay sorts out his priorities, while Ian turns detective.

Grant reaches boiling point with Sharon and comes face to face with the consequences. Pete's hopes are shattered as Rose lays down her plans for the future.

Cindy's back and Dot tells everyone. Sharon is torn over Grant's arrest. Clyde decides to work for Frank, and Michelle has something Nigel wants.

Kathy gets a new assistant in the café, while Michelle has a narrow escape from an undesirable lodger. Kathy and Pat have to learn to accept Ian's new "family". At the Vic, it looks like Sharon may have got what she wanted - but what does she want?

Michelle's new lodger settles in, Pete gives Arthur some good news and Aidan's team trial has an unexpected outcome.

Sanjay and Gita invite Richard for a meal. Pauline and Arthur have a surprise encounter in the Bistro. Mandy finds Aidan in a positive frame of mind after his setback.

Aidan reaches a decision on his football career and Ricky fancies a job change. Michelle gets unwanted attention, while Hattie tries to celebrate her 18th birthday - but Steve has other things on his mind.

Hattie gets a belated surprise. Arthur gives Aidan a pep talk. Steve and Mark's venture takes off. Michelle gives Jack another warning. With her friends' help can she finally get through to him that she is not interested?

Preparations continue for a rave in Albert Square but problems along the way mean even Nigel is roped in to help. An alternative gig in the Vic ignites an old flame for Pauline while Arthur confides his work worries to Christine.

Jack's back but Sharon is in no position to advise Michelle as domestic bliss at the Vic is becoming strained, and Ricky attempts to run the Butcher empire single handed.

Shelley persuades Michelle to take matters into her own hands. Nigel gets a shock when he visits an old friend, and Danny is determined to show Pauline a good time.

Michelle turns the tables on Jack for the last time. Grant gets an unexpected visitor and Sharon has to face the consequences of deceiving Phil.

Tricky Dicky is caught redhanded, and Pat prepares herself for her court case.

Pauline has a showdown with Mandy over Aidan and Frank tries to help Pat face going to Court. Arthur has to make a difficult phone call while Sharon has to accept Phil's plans.

Pat is sent to prison, while Grant is released. Rose decides she can't live without Pete.

Alfie's family become a genuine threat and Pete takes the only course of action open to him. Phil and Grant discuss the future, Sharon and the Vic. Arthur and Mrs. Hewitt have a close shave. The burger war comes to an end.

An unexpected visitor arrives at the Taverniers, Danny buys Pauline a present and Arthur helps Aidan come to a decision about his future.

Cindy gets friendly with Tricky Dicky and hears what Gita thinks of him, Sharon tries to adjust to having Grant around and Mark helps Mandy out.

Gita gives Ian some advice, and Grant and Phil rescue Nigel from his birthday blues. Jules makes a confession to Dot, and Michelle is suspicious of a blossoming new friendship.

There is some unexpected news at the Taverniers.

Pauline has to respond to Danny's offer, but Arthur is more concerned with his interview. Richard gains the upper hand in his dirty tricks campaign against Ian. And Clyde learns more about Gidea.

Hattie's worst fears about Gidea seem to be realised.

Christine has to choose between Greg and Arthur. Michelle helps Clyde come to a decision. Nigel bumps into an old friend and Ian's behaviour is beginning to worry Cindy.

It's a bad day for Ian, Hattie and Steve. Clyde takes matters into his own hands. Nigel faces a disappointment. Meanwhile, Greg sees something he should not have.

Arthur has an unexpected visitor and Phil discovers a new drinking partner. Frank gets a hot tip and Hattie is forced to accept Ian's plans for the future.

Nigel has a dream date. Frank is out of his depth. And Greg Hewitt has news for Arthur and Christine. Good news?

Mandy is looking for another sucker, Jules tries to pour oil on troubled waters, Sharon's future is uncertain and Shelley has set her heart on Mark.

Dr. Legg becomes the latest in a long line of suckers. Mark's memories get in Shelley's way. Dot interferes with Nigel's love life. Grant is surprised at Phil's luke-warm reaction to his good news, while Hattie notices that Steve is becoming increasingly tetchy - is it just pre-wedding nerves?

Hattie has to face up to reality while Steve runs away. Phil stands by her and makes a new friend from a different world.

Hattie turns the tables on Steve but Clyde discovers there's something she hasn't told him. Clyde and Hattie are reconciled but a surprise visit makes things worse. Sharon is hostile when Phil brings a friend to the Vic.

There is tension in the Tavernier household as two secrets are unveiled, Michelle and Hattie have a heart to heart and Phil asks a favour from Clyde and Nigel.

It's a big day for Phil and Nadia, Kathy forces Mrs. Hewitt into a confession, Gidea gives Clyde an answer and Nigel and Debbie clear the air.

Nigel plans a special evening and Arthur keeps a low profile. Mark reaches boiling point and Clyde is forced to accept Gidea's plans for the future.

Sanjay takes some advice from Richard, and Mark is concerned about Aidan and Mandy. Gidea and Hattie share a problem.

Pauline wonders what's happened to Pete. The Kapoors' family loyalties are strained and Cindy is irritated by Ian's support of Hattie. Tricky Dicky takes advantage.

Shelley is ready to be more than just friends with Mark... if only they could get a moment alone. Pauline gets to the bottom of Pete's disappearance. Clyde and Gidea tie up loose ends and Gita warns Cindy about Richard.

Phil has a surprise for Mandy and Aidan, Cindy makes a date, Pauline explains her worries to Kathy and Dot gets a shock when a visitor arrives bringing news of Nick - but will she be willing to listen this time?

Tensions in the Kapoor household come to a head.

Ricky tries Frank's patience and Dot learns more about Nick's past. Aidan is offered the chance of a better life. But will he take it?

Tricky Dicky gets an unwelcome surprise. Nigel receives some bad news.

Mandy and Aidan discover they are not as streetwise as they would like to imagine. Richard and Cindy are telling different stories about their involvement. Shelley and her college friends turn out to be unsuitable babysitters.

Michelle and Sharon's past comes back to haunt them. Nigel wallows in self-pity but fails to arouse any sympathy. Dot's grandson begins to fall from grace. Gita does battle with Tricky Dicky - but who will come off worse?

Mandy has money to spend, but where is she getting it from? Phil and Nigel make an unusual purchase, and Cindy has a surprise in store for Ian.

Tensions between Hattie and Cindy come to a head with Ian caught in the middle. Arthur gets more surprises than he bargained for on his birthday.

Zoe has a startling proposition for Dot, and Pat is released from prison, but how will she react to her new freedom?

As Pauline and Arthur are drawn closer together, Christine becomes more desperate.

Mrs. Hewitt continues to put pressure on Arthur while a trip to France gives Frank the opportunity to practise his non-existent French. And romance is in the air for both the Mitchell brothers.

Frank has to face another family crisis. Pat is supportive but stubbornness seems to run in the family. Grant and Sharon resolve their differences. Meanwhile Phil and Kathy discuss past loves.

A surprise visit for Nick can only mean more trouble for Nigel. Mrs Hewitt presents Arthur with an ultimatum.

Phil hears about Tricky Dicky's latest exploits and is determined to have it out with him. There's a painful and emotional showdown at the Fowlers'. Is divorce the only answer for Arthur and Pauline or can he win her round?

Michelle and Mark struggle to pick up the pieces when they hear of their parents' trouble and Arthur tries to do the decent thing. Sanjay comes up with a plan to make money and Nigel moves house.

Kathy tries to make her peace with Pauline, Mrs. Hewitt has an unexpected visitor and Mandy is forced to come clean.

Nigel and Sanjay play musical dogs. Pauline holds her ground while Arthur's life falls apart.

Arthur neglects his work to play hero, but Pauline is not taken in. Aidan has big plans but Mandy does not share his enthusiasm for work. When temptation is put in her way will she prove that old habits die hard? Cindy is taken aback when Hattie renegotiates her status at work. Meena causes tension between her sister, Gita, and Sanjay.

Arthur's attempts to console Christine get him into trouble, Sanjay's hopes of a windfall are dashed and Nigel has some visitors from the past.

Nigel has another traumatic meeting and Tricky Dicky makes a startling claim.

There's a shock for Pauline when she overhears some gossip.

Ian confronts Kathy about vicious rumours, but finds the truth hard to take. Mrs. Hewitt tries to find Arthur but runs foul of Mark. Nigel looks set to play happy families at last.

Nigel's gone missing, but only Phil seems to care. Meanwhile, he and Sanjay have to decide what to do with the dogs. There's a new addition at the Butchers' and it's not good news for Ricky.

Ricky has an idea to help the homeless, but it backfires on him when Frank decides to do some DIY. Meena seeds Gita's suspicions about Sanjay's wanderings. Pat resumes her role as surrogate mother.

Ricky feels let down and and Tricky Dicky's flirtation with Shelley becomes more intense.

It's Sharon's birthday but no one is in the mood to celebrate. Michelle puts Richard in his place, tension between Ian and Cindy reaches a head and Frank is losing his patience with Janine.

Cindy is still worried about Tricky Dicky's rumour mongering, and when he winds her up in the Vic she finds no one willing to come to her defence.

Ricky is put in charge of organising Janine's party - is disaster inevitable? Ian is furious with Kathy for attacking Cindy and drags up a nasty secret from her past in front of Phil. Michelle has a confession to make to Pauline.

Kathy's business plans conflict with Ian's. Mandy and Aidan are up to their tricks.

Michelle faces a setback in her holiday plans. Phil's past catches up with him. Frank's under pressure but is it really Ricky's fault?

The Butcher's find that a new house doesn't necessarily mean a better way of life. Mark has a surprise present for Michelle; and a Home Office official has some awkward questions for Phil.

Frank's feud with the rival cab firm hots up. Aidan receives some news and Shelley finds herself looking forward to her trip to Amsterdam.

Mark, Michelle, Clem and Shelley set off for their weekend away. Michelle gets some unwelcome attention while Shelley gets a shock. In the Square, Gita's suspicions are aroused again.

Tensions flare up in Amsterdam as relationships are put to the test, and Michelle and Shelley come home with more than they bargained for.

Michelle and Shelley are back from Amsterdam but what has happened to Mark and Clem?

Ricky discovers the truth behind Janine's unhappiness and takes matters into his own hands, while Frank plots his revenge.

Ian is struggling - will Cindy swallow her pride and ask Kathy for help? Meanwhile Ricky's got a more serious problem - with the police.

Tricky Dicky's in trouble on the market - will he give Big Ron's stall back? Pauline's hopes of finding Pete are renewed. Dr. Legg drops another bombshell on Mandy and Aidan.

As the Square prepares for Christmas, Tricky Dicky faces up to discontent among the stall-holders and Gita's resolve begins to crumble.

While preparations get under way at the Vic for a homecoming, Frank comes to a decision about the cab company and Ian has some good news for Kathy.

Ian steps in to help Arthur and Pauline. Pat discovers Frank has gone behind her back.

Pat decides to take matters into her own hands and Frank is, naturally, less than pleased. Phil and Kathy agree to spend Christmas away together, but a surprise visit from someone scuppers their plans.

The Fowlers pull together over the arrangements for Pete's funeral.

Aidan's troubles seem to be getting to him. Nadia attempts to get Phil's attention. Frank doesn't appreciate Pat's attempts to solve their financial problems. Pete is laid to rest, but it seems not everyone wants it that way.

The Fowlers are determined not to rise to the Chapman's bait. Phil is late for Kathy's party, and Mandy and Aidan are left out in the cold.

It's the day after Christmas but for some the festive spirit is thin on the ground. Away from the Square, Mandy and Aidan are forced to face the truth. Gita has some news for Sanjay and Phil is increasingly troubled about Nadia.

In the aftermath of Christmas, Phil finds it hard to keep Kathy and Nadia apart. Sanjay finds himself looking for a babysitter and Pauline has some news.

Tricky Dicky finds himself in big trouble at the market.

Gita is devastated by what she has seen, and has important decisions to make. Michelle has a surprise announcement. Phil has a proposition for Frank, and when Nadia turns up yet again in the Vic, Grant decides to take matters into his own hands.

Pat receives a visitor she never expected to see. Pauline receives word of a distant relative in need.

Gita takes over the stall and Tricky Dicky has to pay for his interference. Kathy feels left out of Ian's life.

The Fowlers prepare for a new arrival. Richard, meanwhile, has some good news for Bianca, and Cindy is worried Ian is working too hard.

There is consternation when an old face returns to the Albert Square. Meanwhile, Debbie has some worrying news for Nigel and Arthur finds his kindness being abused.

Gita and Meena have a tense family reunion. Phil becomes suspicious of Ian in the café.

Frank takes pity on David. Meanwhile, Nellie reveals her true colours at Baby Peter's homecoming party.

Michelle has some news for Sanjay about Gita. Nigel continues his hospital visits.

While Cindy gives Kathy a piece of her mind, Pat steps in as the perfect granny.

Arthur develops an interest in Nellie's mail. Ian discovers that Richard has made a new friend.

Nellie has some news for Arthur, and Frank has to bow to some financial pressure.

Things look bad for Michelle until Auntie Nellie steps in, while Mark comes up against Ian's greed.

Mark isn't happy when Michelle interferes in his life.

Bianca finds out that Richard is not easily fooled.

Mark comes up against Ian's greed when he puts a business proposal to him. Bianca and Natalie get revenge on Richard. Steve gets his comeuppance when an old score is settled in Norwich.

Richard finds himself at the centre of an escalating nuisance campaign, and Cindy decides to hold a surprise birthday party for Ian.

Nigel sets about looking for a job. David is pleased to receive a visit from the police, and the financial noose tightens around Frank's neck.

Phil is under pressure to keep a promise, and Frank's plans don't go according to plan.

Phil receives some devastating news from Kathy, and Frank faces up to an unpleasant reality. Shelley, unfortunately, gets caught up in a Fowler feud, and Mark discovers he has a fairy godmother.

Richard decides to seek out his secret admirer while Cindy is confused by Ian's behaviour.

Grant and Phil have a word of warning for Richard while Ian has a surprise for Cindy.

Shelley thinks that a holiday might help her relationship, but Mark has other ideas. Arthur is having car trouble and Grant gets an unexpected visitor.

A ghost from Kathy's past returns to haunt her.

Kathy makes a decision which changes her life, while Ricky leaves Frank speechless when he describes his new job.

Phil follows the trail of a secret obsession, and Grant decides to go for gold. Bianca and Natalie run rings around Richard, and Alan arrives just in time to put the icing on the cake.

Robbie goes off the rails in the Square, while Sharon is convinced that Grant and Dougie are up to no good.

Frank has not been altogether honest with his family about the state of his accounts, so when a loss adjuster from the insurance company comes to check the books, poor old Pat does her best to help them in their enquiries. Frank has only one option left: he goes out for a long walk.

Tension at the Queen Vic is mounting as Grant discovers that Dougie has altered the arrangements for their planned supermarket robbery and he has serious doubts about his involvement. Sharon is also increasing the pressure on Grant. Meanwhile Phil's attempts at helping Kathy to come to terms with the past only infuriate her.

Sharon and Michelle want an early night, but the unpredictable Dougie has other plans.

Both Michelle and Sharon are in an emotional state after the events of last night. Phil and Grant have some unfinished business to sort out.

Phil steps in to give Grant a hand at the Vic, but the brothers are in for a stressful day and Carol wants to settle the differences between her and Pat.

Debbie gets worrying news from her ex-husband's solicitor.

It's a big day for Steve, but things don't turn out quite as he'd planned. Phil finds himself in a new line of business.

Michelle returns from hospital to a nasty surprise, Carol and Alan realise that Sonia's birthday may be anything but happy. Sanjay find an unexpected visitor in his flat.

Nigel finds out there's a thief about and Carol has problems with a criminal closer to home.

Liam Tyler is still hanging around the neighbourhood trying to annoy Nigel Bates. Jimmy Coogan returns to The Arches to collect the ringed car but as Phil has not been paid, he wont give Jimmy the car.

The spirit of Frank Butcher lives on in Ricky, and Gita sees her boss in a new light.

Phil loses his rag, while Grant loses his motor, and Gita pays Ian back in more ways than one.

Police visit Pat with unexpected news about Frank, and Phil's enemies decide Kathy is a favoured target.

Sanjay feels the pressure when Meena returns to the Square.

Phil is planning a tactical revenge on Jimmy, and Ricky's job brings him far too close to home. Meanwhile, David finds a safe bet and Mark has some brotherly advice for Michelle.

Grant is eager to get his hands on Jimmy, but Phil has a better plan of revenge. Michelle sits her first exam at college. Pat prepares to take on Mike's insurance company.

Kathy leaves Natalie and Bianca in charge of the cafe.

Alan wants to take more responsibility for his grandmother, but Carol isn't too happy about it.

An inquest delivers its verdict on the cause of Pete Beale's death, but Ian remains suspicious. Meanwhile Michelle is planning a romantic evening.

Ricky is missing Frank and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Ricky and Janine head back to Albert Square. Pat is worried sick about them but David is unsympathetic. Sharon lends her shoulder to cry on.

Michelle learns about age concern and Gita calls Sanjay to account.

Arthur refuses to help the aged.

Ricky gets his comeuppance, while Steve loses his dignity.

Money is missing from the Vic till and Sharon has a good idea who the culprit is. Ian demands repayments from Nigel but this is the least of Nigel's problems.

Steve confronts Delia [sic] and she's forced to reveal how she feels about him. Nigel finally decides on a new plan of action.

Nigel is busy with schemes to impress Debbie. Blossom's presence causes friction in the Jackson household. Ricky finds that work pressures are finally getting to him.

Steve is still keen on Della, and Meena turns up on the Square and finds Sanjay is up to his usual tricks.

Della is uncertain what to do about Steve and confides in Binnie. Michelle and Kathy decide it's time for a girls' night out, and Nigel has a close shave.

Michelle finds herself in a dilemma about Geoff.

Delia and Binnie are in trouble with Steve, and Diane has dramatic news for Ricky. David begins to feel his position in the Butcher household is being compromised. Michelle gets herself into an embarrassing situation, and while Mark's away Alan gives the fruit and vegetable stall more of a Caribbean flavour.

Fireworks between Steve and Binnie, Meena and Sanjay cook up a scheme, and Pat receives Frank's last message to her.

Steve continues his search for Della, while Mark catches up with an old flame.

Sharon catches a thief red-handed and Alan receives a worrying letter. Desperate to find Frank, Pat thinks a trip to Clacton will provide her with clues, but is she following her heart or her head? Steve finally receives a message from Delia [sic] but is it what he has been waiting to hear?

Pat, David and Ricky rake up the coals in Clacton while Steve finds his darkest hour is just before dawn.

Blood is spilled at the hairdressing salon, wounds are healed at the Butchers, and debts are settled at Ian's.

Michelle learns her exam results, and Pauline receives news from Carol.

Grant finds out it's more difficult to get through to his brother than he thought. Arthur gets some terrible news.

Phil approaches breaking point. David's plan arouses Ricky's suspicions, while Nigel is once more thwarted by Ian.

Everyone loves a wedding and as Nigel and single mum Debbie prepare to tie the knot, Pauline has plans to turn their reception into anything but the quiet affair they had planned. Best man Grant Mitchell is there to get Nigel to the church on time, but that might not be the end of his duties for the groom - with Debbie's ex-husband Liam still on the scene and out to cause trouble.

It is the big day for Nigel Bates and Debbie Tyler. Nigel is getting ready for the wedding ceremony. But Debbie's abusive first husband Liam Tyler turns up.

Kathy is feeling shattered after recent events but Michelle is on hand to help out.

Phil resorts to desperate measures in his search for Kathy. Arthur is driven to breaking point by Nellie, and Ian travels north on his quest for the truth about Tricky Dicky.

Ian strikes gold when he meets an old acquaintance of Richard's.

David uses his powers of persuasion to secure a backer for Deals on Wheels. Carol has a turnaround in fortune. And Richard's past comes back to haunt him.

Bianca sees Ricky in a new light, David makes Phil an offer he can't refuse, and Carol wonders if money really can buy her love.

Kathy learns some home truths from Pat, Gita shuts Sanjay out, and David and Ricky open for business.

David and Ricky have a disagreement, Sanjay faces up to the mess Tricky Dicky left behind, and Mark says goodbye to an old friend.

Nigel confesses to Debbie, Carol gives Alan a night to remember, and Gita and Mark reach breaking point.

Ricky chooses a new target for his affections, Gita has a confession to make, and Arthur gets some good news.

Della has some news for her mother, and Ricky's time keeping lets him down.

Kathy spends some time away from Phil in order to decide if they have a future together. Arthur takes a trip down memory lane, and Ricky asks Bianca to go out on a date.

Ricky makes Alan an offer, Ian makes an example of Gita, Ruth makes an appearance on the Square, and Pauline is embarrassed when Arthur makes a spectacle of himself.

Ian stirs up trouble between Cindy and Gita, David and Ricky clash over Alan's new job and Phil has a radical change of heart.

Phil and Kathy have made a big decision - at least they think they have; they can't quite remember. Ricky and Bianca meet in secret.

Phil's happiness is jeopardised by Nadia, while Ian feels threatened by his bank manager.

Arthur's birthday brings him mixed blessings, and Phil makes an unwelcome discovery.

Ricky gets Bianca hot under the collar, Gita gets into DIY, and Pauline and Arthur are forced to make a special effort to celebrate Nellie's birthday.

Love is in the air at the Jacksons, while Nellie's in the dumps at the Fowlers. Sanjay finds his mates aren't quite what they seem following a heated discussion in the Queen Vic. Phil receives a visitor with a proposition - but will the offer prove acceptable to him?

Ricky loses his shirt. Pat drops her laundry, and Ian attempts to take Nigel to the cleaners.

Ricky and Bianca have a secret rendezvous, Gita tries to overcome her fears.

Grant thinks it's his lucky day, David blows the whistle on Ricky and Bianca, and Natalie is in for a shock when she makes some new friends.

Pat tells all to a sympathetic Geoff. Ricky and Bianca come up with a plan, and Delia [sic] takes Binnie by surprise.

Cindy is finding it difficult to manage at home, while Mark struggles to cope with his feelings.

Sharon is behaving strangely and Grant can't fathom why. Mark is depressed and Michelle can't seem to comfort him. Cindy is under pressure and Ian can't make time to help her.

Steve encourages Mark to go out on the town. Blossom's plans backfire badly. Pat and Geoff discover things in common.

Ian is forced to pull his weight at home, Natalie joins in Bianca's and Ricky's conspiracy, and Sharon tries to accept Phil and Kathy's engagement.

Cindy is amazed by Ian's change of attitude, Pat suspects she has an admirer, and Sharon visits Phil to lay an old ghost to rest - only to find it is still alive and kicking.

Sparks fly between Sharon and Phil, Michelle starts to worry about Pat and Geoff, and Ian has big news for Cindy.

Sharon and Phil lie for England, Natalie goes looking for friendship in the wrong place and Ian throws himself into a new business venture, but will Cindy be as enthusiastic?

Phil finds that love means having to say you're sorry. Pat has her hands full and David catches a thief.

Pat gets herself an education, Binnie gets herself a new partner and Grant tries to hang onto the one he's got.

Carol has harsh words for David and Alan is in for a nasty shock when he tries to unravel a mystery. Meanwhile, Cindy and Gita consider an afternoon's diversion and Natalie plans a girls' night out.

Cindy and Gita have a fun day out, but Ian's back in the dog-house. Ricky, Bianca and Natalie go out clubbing.

Nigel is worried about the new loan shark and Ricky's had enough of David.

Geoff gives Pat some personal tutoring and Grant gives Phil and Kathy an engagement present.

Sharon and Michelle get together for a girls' night in, and Winston gets a shock when a stranger comes to the Vic.

Bianca tries to get in touch with Ricky while Carol tries to get through to Alan. Sharon and Grant put the past behind them and Michelle puts her foot down with Geoff.

Sharon is shocked to hear about Phil and Kathy's engagement party.

Ricky and Bianca row with their families, and Sharon knuckles down to organising a party for Phil and Kathy. Meanwhile, Grant finds a tape he hasn't heard before.

Pat lets Geoff off the hook, and Bianca can't believe her luck. Steve worries about the salon, and Cindy can't stay away from the swimming pool.

Michelle takes Pauline for a girls' night out, Ian suffers a setback, and Sharon discovers one of Phil's big secrets.

Geoff asks Michelle some awkward questions, Robbie finds a four-legged friend, and David tells Pauline some home truths about Pete.

Cindy goes in at the deep end, Carol sees red over Robbie and Ian's chip shop opening goes with a bang.

Everyone in Albert Square has been invited to celebrate Phil and Kathy's engagement at the Queen Vic. But when Grant gets some devastating news it becomes a party that no one is likely to forget.

Phil and Kathy's party goes off with a bang, underneath the Arches the blood starts to flow, and Sharon realises things can never be the same again.

The party's over and the residents of Albert Square crawl out from the wreckage. And just when every one thinks things can't get worse, they do.

While Phil is still in hospital, Nigel is forced to lie for a friend; Sharon and Michelle find themselves under attack.

Robbie looks to his dad for support when his dog is taken away from him and Cindy looks for a way out of the chip shop. Meanwhile, Phil finds new hope when he is visited by a few friends.

Michelle gets some unwelcome advice at the pub, Ian sees some unsuitable candidates at the chip shop, and Sharon has an unpleasant shock.

Nigel finds himself caught in the crossfire between the Mitchell brothers, and Phil gets an unexpected visit from his mum.

Phil fears he may lose Kathy after all, and Grant makes up his mind about Sharon. Gita has a violent encounter, while David makes a bad mistake in Ricky's absence.

Pat gives Ricky a helping backhander, and Cindy goes to the pool again. Phil's recovery is threatened.

As the doctors operate on Phil, Albert Square watches and waits. Kathy attempts to tell Grant some home truths and Michelle is unable to talk Sharon out of a difficult decision.