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EastEnders 2008 - 2012

Drama: Soaps

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.

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

BBC One HD

Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

BBC One Northern Ireland HD

The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

BBC One West

The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

BBC One South West

The BBC South region started on 5th January 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South.

BBC One South

BBC One London

London

BBC One West Midlands

BBC One region covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

BBC One East Midlands

The BBC East region started on 1st May 1959 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One East.

BBC One East

BBC One North West

The BBC North East & Cumbria region started in 1959 (tbc) as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One North East & Cumbria.

BBC One North East & Cumbria

BBC One Yorkshire

BBC One Oxfordshire

Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

BBC One South East

BBC One Cambridgeshire

BBC One Channel Islands

BBC One Yorks & Lincs

BBC One Scotland

Scotland

BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

BBC One Northern Ireland

BBC One Wales

Wales

EastEnders

Linda Henry

Steve McFadden

Letitia Dean

Scott Maslen

Danielle Harold

Ann Mitchell

Clare Perkins

Jo Joyner

Jacqueline Jossa

Lorna Fitzgerald

Jake Wood

Jamie Foreman

Patsy Palmer

Lindsey Coulson

Rachel Bright

Diane Parish

Jamie Borthwick

James Forde

Devon Higgs

Lorraine Newman

Richard Lynn

Rebecca Wojciechowski

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2012: 04/12/2012

04/12/2012

2012

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2012, 04/12/2012

Sharon, Jay and Lola try to convince Shirley that Phil is a changed man.

Shirley is determined to stop Phil from getting his way, but can Sharon, Jay and Lola convince her he is a changed man? Elsewhere, Abi is shocked to discover Cora's secret.

Phil fears Shirley will interfere with Lexi’s care order. Jack’s annoyed Sharon’s spending time with Phil. Shirley’s mad about Ben’s 4 year sentence. Jay says Phil’s changed; he’s trying to be Lexi’s foster carer. Shirley visits Sharon, revealing Phil’s past crack addiction and insisting he shouldn’t be near Lexi.  On discovering the false engagement, Shirley thinks Phil’s using Lexi to get back with Sharon. Shirley threatens to call Social services and offers to help Lola. Phil defends that he’s trying to help Billy as he has nothing left with Ben in prison. Shirley relents. She’s about to leave the Square but then discovers Ben is Lexi’s dad. Shirley warns Lola, Sharon and Jack that Phil won’t give Lexi back and vows not to let Phil win.  

It’s Bianca’s first day working for tips at Booty. She assures her kids she’ll earn lots and buy a Christmas tree. Carol isn’t convinced. She gives Lauren money to tip Bianca with. At Booty, Lola’s taking all the customers. Bianca complains to Tanya, but gets in trouble for shouting. Tanya tells Bianca she’s off for a scan. Lauren arrives, and Bianca reveals Tanya’s whereabouts. Lauren leaves; forgetting to tip. Tanya returns to Bianca mouthing off. Tanya tells Bianca to go home and come back tomorrow.

Max isn’t happy; Lauren’s hungover and has forgotten about Tanya’s scan. Lauren wants to talk to Tanya, but Tanya’s busy. Lauren lets slip to Abi about Ava. Cora’s angry at Lauren, but Lauren snaps she’s missed Tanya’s scan. Cora tells Abi about Ava, and advises her to be there for Lauren. Abi suggests Cora do the same with Ava. Abi returns home. Lauren’s drunk and upset. Abi reassures her she’s there. Cora visits Ava’s school and gives her a card and a bracelet given to her by Ava’s dad.

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