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The Mitchells are left reeling by yesterday's shock events, and are further stunned when Shirley joins forces with Andrew to help the police.

Jay can鈥檛 sleep, worried for Billy. Shirley apologises to Dot and Andrew about Heather鈥檚 funeral and admits she wanted Andrew to be guilty because she was jealous. Lola鈥檚 in bits following Billy鈥檚 arrest and runs away from Ben when he argues people can lose control. Billy, accompanied by Ritchie, is interviewed by DS Crisp. Crisp brings up Billy鈥檚 argument with Heather, his money and his hoody. Billy protests his innocence. Billy鈥檚 forced to admit Heather knew he bought nursery equipment with Janine鈥檚 credit card. Ritchie persuades Phil to claim he gave Billy cash. Eventually Billy鈥檚 allowed to leave. Ben puts the frame under his mattress. Phil gives Ben and Jay a pep talk. Shirley arrives with Andrew, she鈥檚 decided they should find Heather鈥檚 killer themselves. Andrew, Lola and Billy are keen. Eventually, to Ben and Jay鈥檚 horror, Phil agrees.
Mandy knows Billy鈥檚 innocent, she and Alex saw him unloading boxes the night Heather died. Alex won鈥檛 go to the police. Mandy makes a statement, but is anxious when Crisp reveals he might have to talk to Ian.
Derek makes Alfie plant dodgy electrical gear in the Arches; if Billy tells the police anything it鈥檒l look like he鈥檚 covering for Phil. Jay sees Alfie leaving the Arches. Phil confronts Alfie, who admits that Derek thinks Phil鈥檚 behind the booze scam. Angry, Phil鈥檚 insists Alfie owes him. Phil tells Derek who really scammed him and reminds Derek Walford鈥檚 his manor. Thunderous, Derek visits Alfie.
Michael鈥檚 insulted when Janine tries to give him money to buy the pork scratchings and marshmallows she鈥檚 craving. Michael warns Jean her scratch card winnings could make her a target for the murderer and suggests she invest her money. Back home, Janine tells Michael about Billy鈥檚 theft; she鈥檚 not going to press charges, but will sack him.

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • JLS

    Go Harder

  • Stooshe

    Love Me

  • The Kinks

    Waterloo Sunset

  • Usher

    Guilty

  • The Jam

    Town Called Malice

  • Clash

    Police and Theives

  • The Police

    Every Breathe You Take

  • Jessie J

    Domino

  • Diana Vickers

    The Boy Who Murdered Love

  • Amy Winehouse

    Our Day Will Come

  • Young Guns

    Learn My Lesson

  • Chris de Burgh

    Guilty Secrets

Credits

Role Contributor
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Ben Mitchell Joshua Pascoe
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Billy Mitchell Perry Fenwick
Lola Pearce Danielle Harold
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Andrew Cotton Ricky Grover
Dot Branning June Brown
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Mandy Salter Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Michael Moon Steve John Shepherd
Janine Butcher Charlie Brooks
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Ritchie Scott Sian Webber
DS Crisp Rufus Wright
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Gwennan Sage
Writer Paul Mari

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