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Jane decides to get tough when she makes an unexpected discovery about Ian's mystery new woman. Michael finds himself out of his depth as a volatile Jack spirals out of control.

Ian shows off his new ‘girlfriend’ Jeanette. Jean’s jealous. Pat thinks Ian’s playing games but Ian insists he’s known Jeanette for years. Jeanette later tells Jean she met Ian through a dating website. Jean and Pat tell Jane what they’ve heard and realise the stories don’t match up. Jane buys Jeanette a drink. Ian finds the two women together, Jane advises him to get his story straight next time he wants to pass off an escort as his girlfriend. Later, Ian infuriates Jane buy calling her a prostitute parading as a wife, then telling her to get out. Jane insists she’s not going that easily or cheaply, she won’t settle for half of everything, she’s taking the lot.

Heather’s grief stricken after the ‘death’ of Kevin68. She loses her job at the Minute Mart after slapping Denise, when Denise insists she’s been though a lot worse.

Mo invites Edward, Dot, Pat and Lydia to her film club at the Vic. Mo tries to charge an entry fee, but Lydia insists they’ll only come in if it’s free. Dot offers to help track down Edward’s old friend Betty online.

Jack’s a mess, he isn’t interested in talking about Ronnie and hands Roxy his wedding ring. Michael tries to talk to Jack at the boxing gym. Drunk, Jack turns on Michael - he’s not bothering with his son. Michael doesn’t react, so Jack smashes a window pane and walks away.

Janine’s not happy when Lydia reveals she’s sold her house and is moving in permanently. Lydia takes down Janine’s picture of Frank and puts out a framed photo of Janine’s mother, June, instead. Lydia tries to talk to Janine about June, insisting she adored Janine. Later, Janine puts Frank’s picture back up but leaves June’s on display.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Janine Malloy Charlie Brooks
Lydia Simmonds Heather Chasen
Pat Evans Pam St Clement
Ricky Butcher Sid Owen
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Dot Branning June Brown
Edward Bishop Frank Barrie
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Denise Fox Diane Parish
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Christian Clarke John Partridge
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Steve Finn
Writer Richard Lazarus

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