EastEnders

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4x1
1988-01-05
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05, 1988
Ethel says her goodbyes in Walford before she moves into sheltered housing. Sharon comes to Simon's rescue when he is left in the lurch at The Dagmar. Ian offers to cook Donna a meal.
4x2
1988-01-07
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07, 1988
Pat is summoned by Lou to discuss a family matter. Colin intends to act on some helpful advice and the Osmans seek an expert's opinion on their troublesome neighbour.
4x3
1988-01-12
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12, 1988
Colin is feeling low due to Barry moving out of the flat. Pauline is considering taking on a cleaning job at The Dagmar now Angie's not working there. Lofty is over the moon about Michelle's pregnancy, but she is not happy about it.
4x4
1988-01-14
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14, 1988
Lofty continues to tell people about Michelle's pregnancy, whilst Michelle phones the hospital. Barry considers moving into Ethel's old flat and Arthur is offered a job.
4x5
1988-01-19
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19, 1988
Arthur finds out from Darren that Michelle is pregnant, and although cross at hearing it from a stranger, he's over the moon. Michelle meets with Den in the Square to discuss her plans for an abortion. He tells her its her body and her decision.
4x6
1988-01-21
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21, 1988
Michelle reaches a decision which stuns Lofty and her family and Arthur is confronted by the loan shark.
4x7
1988-01-26
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26, 1988
Arthur and Pauline struggle with Michelle. Lou receives another letter from Kenny. Lofty repaints the flat.
4x8
1988-01-28
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28, 1988
Pauline yet again sees Den chatting to Michelle. Den hires Frank to help out at the Queen Vic. An indoor fete at the community hall goes awry for Sue and Kathy. Lofty accepts Willmott-Brown's job as barman.
4x9
1988-02-02
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02, 1988
Pete is being hounded by an unsatisfied customer, and he tells him to get lost. Rod is stitched up by Darren regarding a job he wants him to do. Dot seems to be being watched by a man in the café.
4x10
1988-02-04
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04, 1988
Pete is nervous about his brother Kenny turning up after 23 years away. Dot gets worried when a man with a beard keeps hanging around Bridge Street Café. Lofty is still angry at Michelle for aborting their baby and he wants to leave Walford.
4x11
1988-02-09
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09, 1988
Kathy receives a worrying call on Samaritan duty and believes it is someone from the Square she may know. Pete is becoming moody about his brother Kenny coming to Walford from New Zealand. Ian helps Barry move his belongings into his new flat.
4x12
1988-02-11
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11, 1988
Ethel returns to the Square to see Dot, having heard about Kenny's visit. Den gets fed up of Darren dealing in his pub. Chris gets advice from Willmott-Brown about him potentially losing his driving licence following his car crash in December.
4x13
1988-02-16
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16, 1988
Conversation about Kenny is rife among the Beale and Fowler family. Dot is excited to write an article for the local church newsletter. Barry invites Colin for a drink at the Vic before he goes clubbing with Elizabeth, Ian and Judy.
4x14
1988-02-18
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18, 1988
Pat is in a foul mood the day after seeing Kenny. Ashraf and Sufia are pleased with Arthur's work at the shop. Elizabeth is impressed with Ian's cooking.
4x15
1988-02-23
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23, 1988
Sue worries about the baby as she has not felt it kick. Darren wants to join Ian and Barry in their disco business.
4x16
1988-02-25
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25, 1988
Kenny and Pete want answers from Pat as to who the father of Simon is. Sue is worried that her second baby may die another cot death. Carmel says that someone to have a second baby to .. show full overview
4x17
1988-03-01
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01, 1988
It is Ian's 18th birthday and he receives an adult book from someone but he doesn't know who. Kenny and Pete start to get along well. Magda hounds Willmott-Brown for an answer about her offer on his house.
4x18
1988-03-03
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03, 1988
Den is in a happy mood and visits Angie in the hospital. They talk about looking for a pub in Richmond and she says she has a proposition for him, which she will explain later. Magda has relationship problems. Chris makes things up with Mary.
4x19
1988-03-08
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08, 1988
Preparations are in full swing at the Vic for Angie's homecoming. Den is snappy, while Sharon is excited. Wicksy arrives to talk to Den and is sent packing.
4x20
1988-03-10
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10, 1988
Den tells Simon to get over Magda and move on with his life. Mary is angry with Rod. The Beales and Fowlers have a party before Kenny leaves.
4x21
1988-03-15
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15, 1988
Magda searches for Willmott-Brown, desperate to know if her offer on his house has been accepted. Pete misses Kenny now he is gone. Donna waits for a phone call from Simon. Pauline cannot stop worrying about the debt Arthur is in.
4x22
1988-03-17
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17, 1988
Elizabeth's presence in the Beales' flat causes tension between Ian, Kathy and Pete. Sue refuses to sit around and wait for her baby. Donna tries to get Den's attention at the Vic but is unsuccessful.
4x23
1988-03-22
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22, 1988
Wicksy arrives home from holiday and spends the day playing Magda and Donna off against each other. Elizabeth gives Ian the run-around. Darren's 'African Culture' evening is not all it .. show full overview
4x24
1988-03-24
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24, 1988
Dot saves the day at the laundrette, and Den warns Pat that he's selling up. Sue busily cleans the flat, convinced the baby won't arrive until Saturday. She then goes into labour, whilst .. show full overview
4x25
1988-03-29
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29, 1988
Ian bails Arthur out of a tight spot, whilst Frank discusses the tenancy of the Queen Vic with Mr Sparrow. It is the first day at the Dagmar for Kathy and Willmott-Brown celebrates with .. show full overview
4x26
1988-03-31
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31, 1988
Den continues to get information on pubs to look at. Angie tells Kathy how good her holiday in Spain was with Sonny and Ree. Magda decides to leave Walford that day to go and live with a friend who has a spare room in Fulham.
4x27
1988-04-05
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05, 1988
The presence of Elizabeth at the Beales' flat continues to cause problems. Frank and Pat learn that the brewery want a married couple to own the Vic.
4x28
1988-04-07
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07, 1988
Ali and Sue learn that Alan has bought Number 43 off Willmott-Brown and is converting it into luxury flats. Sharon invites Duncan round for afternoon tea. Angie tries to talk to Kathy about something but cannot bring herself to do so.
4x29
1988-04-12
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12, 1988
Donna continues to flirt with Ian, seeming to want to get at Simon. Dot helps Mary out at the launderette, leaving Ethel, who has visited to see her, alone.
4x30
1988-04-14
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14, 1988
Chris brings a JCB to the Square to renovate the old tyre site into his new business. Kathy acts differently following Donna's revelation, but refuses to tell Pete what is up. Arthur .. show full overview
4x31
1988-04-19
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19, 1988
Kathy tells a shocked Pete that Donna is her long-lost daughter. Lofty confronts Michelle in the Square as he prepares to leave for his new job in Bedfordshire.
4x32
1988-04-21
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21, 1988
Residents complain about the party in the squat. Den starts a shady deal with the Firm. Sue is anxious about her baby. Tom has a heart attack and dies in the toilets of the Vic, leaving Dot devastated.
4x33
1988-04-26
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26, 1988
Carmel is fed up with taking on everyone else's problems and wants some support herself. Dot is touched when she finds the late Tom's memento.
4x34
1988-04-28
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28, 1988
It's the day of Tom's funeral, and Dot is sad at the lack of a congregation that includes just her and Ian. Colin is feeling lonely, and finds some potential new friends, which goes .. show full overview
4x35
1988-05-03
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03, 1988
Angie talks to Duncan about Sharon. Pat hears something about her tenancy application for the Vic with Frank. Den overhears Angie on the phone to a mystery man and phones her friend Ree to find out the truth about her new secret romance.
4x36
1988-05-05
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05, 1988
Carmel persuades Darren to take the children out for the night, so she can cook for her new date. Colin isn't sure he can face the trauma of reporting his assault to the police.
4x37
1988-05-10
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10, 1988
Angie and Pat make up for their recent digs at each other. Guizin wonders where Sue is when she does not show up for work. Junior is caught vandalising Turpin Road with paint.
4x38
1988-05-12
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12, 1988
Kathy is surprised by an expensive birthday present from Willmott-Brown. Pat prepares for a visit from Frank's teenagers, Ricky and Diane. Carmel is at her wits end with Darren. Chris is torn between a domestic crisis and the demands of his business.
4x39
1988-05-17
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17, 1988
Michelle and Sharon move into Number 43. Wicksy takes Mary out. Ian is still annoyed with Kathy for interfering with him and Donna. Carmel is at her wits end with Barry and his .. show full overview
4x40
1988-05-19
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19, 1988
Sharon and Michelle have a house warming party. Some of Mary's friends bring some 'gear', but Rod grabs it away and tells her it's a mug's game. Ian is not speaking to Kathy after she told him Donna was her daughter. Final appearance of Angie Watts.
4x41
1988-05-24
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24, 1988
Willmott-Brown is still making a nuisance of himself with Kathy, and Pete is getting jealous. Sharon seems depressed following Angie's sudden departure to Spain, so Den invites her over for dinner to talk about her.
4x42
1988-05-26
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26, 1988
It's a busy day ahead for Chris as it's the day of the opening of his new haulage business. A depressed Mary asks Chris for some money. Unbeknownst to Chris, Mary needs the money to .. show full overview
4x43
1988-05-31
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31, 1988
Ian finds his loyalties split between family and friends over Donna's parentage. Charlie's return to Albert Square starts Dot planning.
4x44
1988-06-02
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02, 1988
Den advises Frank on how to treat his customers. Darren has his ear to the ground for business openings. Lou puts her oar in again to fix a problem for grandson Ian.
4x45
1988-06-07
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07, 1988
Willmott Brown shows too much interest in a certain rival business. Kathy meets up with Donna's adoptive parents. Wicksy goes for a ride on Cindy's motorbike, making Donna jealous.
4x46
1988-06-09
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09, 1988
Ian has to decide where he is going to live. Colin asks for Richard's opinion on his latest work project. Wicksy's girlfriends Donna and Cindy meet head on. Brad tricks Darren into "doing business" with him.
4x47
1988-06-14
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14, 1988
Ali continues to find it difficult running the café without Sue, who is staying at home with baby Ali. Frank and Pat return from their management course in Brighton and prepare for their .. show full overview
4x48
1988-06-16
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16, 1988
Pauline kicks Ian out from the house when his disco set makes too much noise. Brad brings Joanne Francis, the wine bar's new manager, to the Vic to meet Den. He also gives Den more money .. show full overview
4x49
1988-06-21
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21, 1988
Wicksy asks Cindy to Den's opening night at the wine bar. Willmott-Brown is troubled that he can no longer get credit from his suppliers. Den takes Joanne to the Dagmar.
4x50
1988-06-23
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23, 1988
Den and Joanne prepare to open their new-look wine bar with a champagne supper, while Pat and Frank celebrate taking over the tenancy of the Queen Vic.
4x51
1988-06-28
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28, 1988
Detective West arrives at the Vic and questions Frank about money laundered during Den's tenancy. Lou is unwell and there is friction between Kathy and Ian, who is living at the Fowlers'.
4x52
1988-06-30
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30, 1988
Pete is put out by Kathy working two jobs. Pat continues to have problems adjusting to life with Ricky and Diane. Carmel holds her youth disco in aid of the Community Centre Fund.
4x53
1988-07-05
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05, 1988
Michelle looks forward to her first day as a receptionist at the new-look surgery. Sue and Guizin join forces against their husbands. Pat has something to tell Ricky and Diane.
4x54
1988-07-07
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07, 1988
Lou is off to the seaside, but does not leave in a very good mood. Pete and Kathy are still having problems. Wicksy celebrates his birthday with a party in Pete and Kathy's flat but has quite a job keeping all his guests happy.
4x55
1988-07-12
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12, 1988
Simon's birthday party continues. Michelle supports Kathy. Den seeks out revenge on Willmott-Brown.
4x56
1988-07-14
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14, 1988
Kathy goes through an ordeal. Simon is mortified to find out what happened on the night of his birthday. Willmott-Brown returns to the Dagmar to find it burnt down.
4x57
1988-07-19
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19, 1988
Willmott-Brown is interviewed by DI Gray about raping Kathy and is later arrested and charged. Donna hears about Kathy's ordeal and visits her. The news starts to spread around the Square and Dot can barely keep up.
4x58
1988-07-21
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21, 1988
Barry tells Colin he's got a new job on a cruise ship via his new friend Trevor, who's swung it so Barry can run the disco. Lou returns from Leigh-on-Sea in a black cab, via her husband .. show full overview
4x59
1988-07-26
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26, 1988
Colin and Barry enjoy themselves by getting drunk on cider. Pat finally tells Wicksy that Brian Wicks is in fact his biological father. Lou gathers her family.
4x60
1988-07-28
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28, 1988
It’s a sad day in Albert Square when Pauline discovers a deceased Lou in her bed, after the matriarch died peacefully in her sleep.
4x61
1988-08-02
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02, 1988
The police are on patrol around the Square. The passing of Lou takes a toll on Pat. Frank discusses visiting his mother. Colin’s been up all night with physical pains.
4x62
1988-08-04
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04, 1988
Dot's on the warpath to get some antibiotics that will wheel her away from her smoking addiction. Carmel has managed to pay off some of Darren's debts, and Brad gives Rod a job - to slip a few allegations to the police about Den.
4x63
1988-08-09
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09, 1988
The Firm give Den an ultimatum, but Den has thought of a compromise. Kathy books herself a doctor's appointment with Doctor Legg.
4x64
1988-08-11
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11, 1988
Roly goes missing. Guizin has her eye on a resident, keen to hire them to work at the café. Brad meets with Mantel to discuss Den. Donna angrily confronts Simon in the Square about taking her job.
4x65
1988-08-16
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16, 1988
Police swarm the Square and search Den's room in the B&B. Pete thinks Ian is being taken for a fool being given commission by Guizin whilst working at the café. Simon tries to get Cindy off the stall to spend time with her.
4x66
1988-08-18
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18, 1988
The day arrives for Simon to return to work at the Vic and Ian to start work at the café. DS West questions Pete over Den's whereabouts. Pauline gets angry with Dot for her lack of productivity at work.
4x67
1988-08-23
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23, 1988
Pauline is nervous about her first shift at the Vic. Sue wants change at the playground. Rod receives an eviction notice from the council for living in Mary's flat.
4x68
1988-08-25
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25, 1988
The Beales and Fowlers are in for a day of shocks and surprises, but Pauline once again pulls the family together. Doctor Legg and Ethel welcome an old friend. Dot is devastated to hear .. show full overview
4x69
1988-08-30
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30, 1988
Donna asks a favour of Michelle and Sharon. Ricky lands a job. Frank receives a letter from his mum Mo. Ashraf worries about Shireen. Sharon pays Joanne a visit.
4x70
1988-09-01
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01, 1988
Frank prepares for his mother's arrival and her reaction to Pat. Donna gets on Michelle and Sharon's nerves. Den tells Christine he won't be pushed around. Rod gets evicted from squatting in one of the flats at 23 Albert Square.
4x71
1988-09-06
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06, 1988
Sharon and Michelle are at odds, due to Donna's mischief-making. Mo is upsetting everyone at the Vic. Ian lands an important catering order. Pete is meant to be on a diet, so when Wicksy .. show full overview
4x72
1988-09-08
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08, 1988
Den is alone in the hideaway, but there are heavies outside. Sharon and Michelle plan to get rid of Donna, and Mo plots to stay at the Vic.
4x73
1988-09-13
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13, 1988
It's charity music hall night at the Vic with Big Ron first up on stage to play the spoons. Den is returned to Walford in police custody and interviewed by Detective West. Wicksy tries to persuade Donna to leave Sharon and Michelle's flat.
4x74
1988-09-15
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15, 1988
Pat visits Den in prison. Den wants to write Sharon a letter, but doesn't know what to say. Carmel, Matthew, Junior, and Aisha all spend the day at London Zoo. Matthew subsequently agrees to move in.
4x75
1988-09-20
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20, 1988
Matthew moves into the Square. Colin is anxious about his latest test results. Dot rallies friends for a new venture. David confronts Doctor Legg about Colin's health and reveals he has .. show full overview
4x76
1988-09-22
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22, 1988
Colin again asks Doctor Legg about his test results, who falsely assures him everything is fine. Michelle misses the surgery. Dot is not above a little blackmail. Kathy is at a low ebb. Den meets old friend Johnny Harris in prison.
4x77
1988-09-27
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27, 1988
Pete receives advice from Doctor Samuels about Kathy. Ian is worried about Donna. Den is given a warning by Johnny. Mo arrives in the Square with unpleasant news for Pat - she is moving into the Square.
4x78
1988-09-29
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29, 1988
Benny prepares for his first date with Ethel. DS West visits Den at the prison. Kathy goes to court.
4x79
1988-10-04
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04, 1988
Pauline grows tired of Ian and Simon's careless ways of living. The day of Den's bail hearing arrives. Cindy and Ian continue to grow closer.
4x80
1988-10-06
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06, 1988
Cindy helps Ian out with another catering contract. Guido meets Colin for a meal at the Wine Bar. Sharon talks to Pat after visiting Den.
4x81
1988-10-11
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11, 1988
Donna tries to wheedle a favour from Ian. Wicksy wakes up to the fact that Cindy is spending a lot of time with Ian. Sharon and Michelle approach Ali for some work at the café. Ian invites Cindy back for coffee.
4x82
1988-10-13
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13, 1988
Frank decides to have a fatherly talk with Ricky. Mantel and Brad look after the preparations for the evening's entertainment in the wine bar. Dot continues her obsessive interest in .. show full overview
4x83
1988-10-18
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18, 1988
Pauline awakens Ian and Simon and has harsh words with the pair of them. Donna steals a loaf of bread from the shop whilst Sohail is not looking. Mo continues to irritate Pat.
4x84
1988-10-20
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20, 1988
Brad falls foul of Mantel. Pauline has some good advice for Donna. Sharon and Michelle have a double date. Ian asks the girls to do some waitressing for him. Colin meets Guido at the wine bar.
4x85
1988-10-25
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25, 1988
Mr. Sparrow ups his party guest list and Frank begins to think that he will not be able to cope with the pressure. Den receives another visit from D.S. West. Joanne tells Cindy that she .. show full overview
4x86
1988-10-27
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27, 1988
Sharon has an unnerving encounter with D.S. West. Doctor Samuels gives confidential advice on separate matters to Matthew and Duncan. Carmel is organising a girls-only volleyball match .. show full overview
4x87
1988-11-01
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01, 1988
Kathy and Pete return from their 'second honeymoon'. Ian and Simon continue to leave Number 45 in a mess. Johnny continues to disbelieve Den over him not grassing the Firm up to DS West.
4x88
1988-11-03
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03, 1988
Pat tries to resist throttling Mo. Cindy helps Colin make a decision about Guido. Pete confides in Arthur about his problems. Den's troubles cause Barnsey to lose his temper.
4x89
1988-11-08
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08, 1988
Ian and Wicksy plan to get Pauline and Arthur off their backs. Dot hits the headlines. Mo helps out at the Vic. Den and Barnsey anger the Firm.
4x90
1988-11-10
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10, 1988
Guizin and Mehmet search for a new cab driver. A badly beaten Den is placed into a solitary cell. Mo continues to put her mark on the Vic. Pauline talks to Arthur about a letter Kenny has sent her from New Zealand.
4x91
1988-11-15
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15, 1988
Matthew leaves Carmel speechless with his knowledge quiz presented by solution to her quandary. Diane agrees to help Ricky out - for a price. Cindy and Colin keep Wicksy and Guido at a distance. Sharon visits Den in prison.
4x92
1988-11-17
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17, 1988
Sharon and Michelle are worried that their hours at the café are going to be cut. Michelle and Arthur continue to argue, despite their best efforts. Donna leaves the café with a strange man.
4x93
1988-11-22
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22, 1988
Arthur tells Pauline that Michelle is going to be spending Christmas with Sharon. Wicksy tries his hand at selling dodgy goods. D.S. West continues his investigation into Den.
4x94
1988-11-24
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24, 1988
Arthur, Ian, and Wicksy continue to decorate the house. Kathy receives a letter from Willmott-Brown, and turns to Michelle for advice. Matthew and Carmel celebrate their engagement.
4x95
1988-11-29
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29, 1988
Donna reappears and wants a talk with Rod and Ian. Carmel and Matthew are at odds. Ricky meets Shireen. Kathy invites Michelle and Sharon round. There's more trouble at Dicken's Hill prison.
4x96
1988-12-01
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01, 1988
Ian lends money to Ali, at a hefty interest rate. Shireen and her father come to blows about her future and her arranged marriage. D.I. Ashley introduces himself around the Square.
4x97
1988-12-06
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06, 1988
Pat tells Wicksy to stop selling his dodgy CDs. Ian lends Ali and Mehmet more money - again at a premium. Rod attempts to talk to Donna about her drug problems.
4x98
1988-12-08
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08, 1988
Kathy is disgusted to receive Christmas post from Willmott-Brown. Dot eagerly awaits a Christmas card from Nick. Pauline is in full swing with Christmas preparations and asks Ian to buy a turkey big enough for all her guests.
4x99
1988-12-13
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13, 1988
D.I. Ashley maintains his pressure on the Firm. Ashraf takes Shireen to see Doctor Legg and continues to prepare for her arranged marriage. Pete continues to drink more than usual, amid his marriage troubles with Kathy.
4x100
1988-12-15
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15, 1988
Joanne decides she wants to pay Den a visit in the prison. Doctor Legg and Pauline get the surgery staff room ready for the Christmas party.
4x101
1988-12-20
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20, 1988
Ian offers Ali and Mehmet a solution to their money problems. Pat and Frank plan their first Christmas at the Vic. Sharon questions Michelle about her tryst with David.
4x102
1988-12-22
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22, 1988
Nick repulses Barnsey with his eating habits. Pat and Simon both remember Lou with the keepsakes she gave them. Pete is in the Christmas spirit whilst Kathy's mind remains on Willmott-Brown.
4x103
1988-12-27
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27, 1988
Benny and Ethel hit a rocky patch. Matthew and Carmel receive a setback. Sharon sorts out a financial matter. Guido has advice for Colin. Den sorts out his fellow inmates.
4x104
1988-12-29
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29, 1988
Pete is in court. Ian takes his driving test. Kathy confides in Ian about her rape and marriage. Brad is dogged by the police. Nick has a hard time in prison.

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