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EastEnders 2008 - 2012

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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BBC One region covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

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

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

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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.

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

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EastEnders

Jake Wood

Lindsey Coulson

Scott Maslen

Jo Joyner

Ann Mitchell

Lorna Fitzgerald

Jasmyn Banks

Jacqueline Jossa

David Witts

Jessie Wallace

Shane Richie

Rita Simons

Gillian Wright

Laila Morse

Tameka Empson

Diane Parish

Linda Henry

Ricky Norwood

Rudolph Walker

Nina Wadia

Nitin Ganatra

Himesh Patel

Shivaani Ghai

Amelia Donkor

Lorraine Newman

Jennie Darnell

Matt Evans

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2012: 26/12/2012

26/12/2012

2012

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2012, 26/12/2012

News spreads around Walford of the eventful Branning Christmas.

News spreads around Walford of the eventful Branning Christmas, but can the family survive or will the recent events tear them apart? Kim learns she has slept through Christmas.

The Brannings’ are in shock. Max’s annoyed when Carol tells Alice a heart-warming story about Derek rescuing a dog. At Abi and Cora’s instigation the family lay flowers on the spot Derek died. Kat, Joey, Max and Jack are guilt-ridden about watching Derek die; Joey walks out while the police are questioning them. Carol keeps herself busy; if she stops, she remembers. Max assures Tanya he’ll get rid of Kirsty. He meets Kirsty in the Vic. Tanya’s on the edge, half wanting to comfort Max and half livid with him; Cora gives her a pep talk. Joey tries to talk to a grief-stricken Alice but she doesn’t want to know. Jack comforts Alice. Lauren doesn’t understand why everyone’s so upset; Joey reacts angrily, reminding her that his dad’s dead. Carol and Jack support Max at the mortuary.  Kirsty collars Abi in the Square. Cora sends Abi on her way. Tanya steps in, telling Kirsty she can either clear off or she’ll get rid of her herself. 

Roxy and Amy have stayed overnight at the Vic, with Alfie sleeping on the sofa.  Jean and Mo are disapproving; Roxy assures them she’s not going to hurt Alfie. After seeing Kat and Alfie talking, Roxy starts to have doubts. She tells Alfie he’s hurting and not thinking straight, she doesn’t want to be second best. Alfie assures her she isn’t, she’s keeping him sane. 

An excited Kim wakes up only to discover she’s slept through Christmas. She blames Denise who, in turn, is fed up with Kim’s selfishness. Patrick comes home. The Masoods’ arrive bearing board games to join, Denise, Kim, Patrick, Shirley and Fatboy.  Fed up, Kim storms off to the pub and when she returns Denise surprises her with a Christmas party. 

Zainab decides to throw a New Year’s Eve party.

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