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Classic years in the Square. Relive the dramas of Whitney's teen years, Janine's scheming, Kat and Alfie's return, Roxy and Ronnie's fights and goodbye to Peggy and Pat.

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EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2012: 17/05/2012

17/05/2012

2012

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Ian lashes out at Ben as he continues to struggle with recent revelations.

Ian lashes out at Ben as he continues to struggle with recent revelations, leading Phil to make an unexpected plea. Shirley attempts to offer some comfort to a grieving Dot.

Ian’s preoccupied, snaps at Lucy and insists she look after Bobby even though she has an exam. Phil berates Ben for confessing to Ian; Ben explains he thought Shirley knew. Phil reminds Ian that Ben’s made his decision. Ben volunteers to look after Bobby, but Ian warns him off and drags Bobby away. Mandy and Dot try to talk to Ian. Ben worries to Phil about Ian’s public outburst, and Dot’s concerned at Ian’s increasingly agitated state. Phil pays Ian a visit. Ian rips up his family tree and, prepared for the worst, faces Phil. He’s surprised when Phil admits he’s the cause of Ben’s problems and gives Ian an ultimatum – tell the police now or help Ben together. Phil offers his hand, Ian hesitantly shakes it. 
At Shirley’s request, Kim gives her Heather’s hen night DVD. Shirley watches it, then gives it to Dot. Dot starts to watch but, unable to bear it, turns it off.
A strange man watches the B&B. Kim regrets telling Ray she couldn’t hack Sasha. Denise plots with Ray for Kim look after Sasha. Sasha ridicules Kim when a man from the council informs Kim she’s breaking the law using ‘Olympic’ on her B&B sign. Kim’s irked, but offers to look after Sasha again.
Jean visits Kat. Alfie asks her not to mention Roxy’s moved in and won’t let Roxy move out when she offers. They’re surprised when Jean returns with a suspicious Mo. Roxy’s touched when Alfie gives up his room for her.
Janine’s upset when Ricky’s unsure if he can make the wedding and the kids can’t get to the rehearsal. Michael charges a limo for them to Branning Brothers, but when he sees Janine’s wedding dress and she accidently rips it, Janine cancels the wedding.

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