Clyde Tavernier is in A1 condition for the big fight tonight - but his mind is hardly on boxing.

June Brown

Adam Woodyatt

Gillian Taylforth

Steve McFadden

Michael Cashman

Jo Warne

Mark Monero

Letitia Dean

Stephen Woodcock

Leonard Fenton

John Altman

Garey Bridges

Michelle Gayle

Jon Peyton Price

Sophie Lawrence

Steven Woodcock

Samantha Leigh Martin

Danniella Westbrook

Bill Hays

Mark and Diane find themselves in a desperate race against time, while the Vic prepares for an unusual New Year's celebration.

Was Diane wise to bring Disa home? What's the secret that Jason's hiding from Pete?

Diane celebrates her 17th birthday and would love Mark to be at the party, but he's determined keep his distance. Pete continues be concerned about Jason's welfare.

Mark is desperate to tell his secret to someone, but wonders who can he trust in Albert Square.

Mark wants to tell his parents his secret, but Diane's not sure that's the right thing to do.

While Diane makes a decisive move for Mark, Pete makes a dramatic discovery about Jason.

Mark is convinced that the original test which diagnosed him was incorrect and sets out with Diane to prove it.

Feeling increasingly ill, Mark begs Pauline to get Dr Legg. Eddie is determined to make up with Kathy, but it looks like a call to the Samaritans is not the right way to go about it.

A sporting challenge arises for Eddie. Diane calls for Mark, who is still ill and refusing to get up.

Arthur and Diane both have plans for Mark, but he'll have to choose between them.

Dot has some explaining to do about the missing baby, but who will believe her story?

Grant mixes business with pleasure and Dot decides to take the law into her own hands.

Dot tries to persuade Ken to talk things over with Disa. Mark phones the clinic and, although they have the results of his test, they can't give him the information over the phone.

Ken still threatens Disa's baby. Why is Disa so relucatant to go to the police?

Ethel celebrates her 75th birthday in style but her friendship with Dot seems to be on the point of falling apart.

Arthur, Ricky, Sam and Grant accompany Phil to court. Meanwhile Lloyd, Sam and Hattie are getting ready for Ricky's birthday.

Diane tries to confide in Mark about Disa - but ends up quizzing him about last night. Kathy tries to reach out to Disa.

Kathy tries to persuade Disa to stay in the Square, and to tell Sandra the truth. Mark goes round to see Diane at the B&B.

Michelle is tired of her old image, and is making desperate attempts to change herself - but no-one seems to notice.

Sharon comes back a day early loaded up with goodies from the States, but when Ricky informs Grant he starts to panic about her missing car. Sharon and Michelle go for a night out.

Michelle meets Ian's friend Geraldine, who tells her about selling timeshares. Convinced this is the way forward, she signs up. Mark fixes his bike and takes it off for a test drive.

Pauline and Diane are horrified to see a breakdown truck with Mark's bike on it. Mark however seems elated at his brush with death. Michelle is impressed by the timeshare induction.

Phil and Grant find Ricky and discover he has spent some of the forged money - and the police are all over Walford, trying to trace the origin of the counterfeit notes.

Michelle is excited about her new career in timeshares. Meanwhile, Pauline has received a letter from Tates, and it's not good news.

Ian has a meeting with a brewery rep about the Dagmar. Pauline has been laid off, so she goes for a drink with Pete.

Sharon and Michelle realise that they are outgrowing each other. Tension remains between Celestine and Etta, while Sharon and Grant go for a romantic meal.

Arthur's powers of observation bring new hope for the Mitchells

Sharon's feeling low, but the kind of sympathy Eddie offers is bound to make her feel worse.

Eddie's future hangs in the balance, while Phil is determined to get some answers from Grant.

Everything seems to be going fine for Mark and Diane but they can't go on being just good friends forever.

Frank, Pete and Arthur hold a council of war. And who is going to step forward to sort out Grant?

There is confrontation in the air at the Queen Vic, when Phil persuades his brother Grant to face the music.

Eddie's return from hospital puts Sharon's future in doubt.

Kathy and Pauline prepare to make Ian an offer for the café. Dot returns from hospital to find Jules still in her house, and Michelle needs to make another time-share sale fast.

Etta must make a decision about her pregnancy.

Phil is given the run-around by Grant and Sam. Pat makes an investment decision she hopes will please Frank, while Sharon finds Eddie is not there when she needs him.

Money is changing hands in Albert Square and Ian is determined to come out on top. However, Pauline, Kathy and Frank have other ideas.

The troublemakers return to the Queen Vic but can Eddie cope? Frank comes up with a business plan for Kathy and Pauline, while Pete rounds up support for Sharon and Clyde.

Rachel receives a visit from someone in her past. Michelle gets disappointing news from work, Frank gets under Pauline and Kathy's feet, and Clyde is besotted with Karen.

Rachel helps Michelle tackle her bosses at the time-share company. Frank thinks he is the expert at the cafe, until Kathy and Pauline decide to teach him a lesson.

Michelle has plans for a fresh start in life - but how easy is it to make a clean break in Walford?

Mark has settled at home, but is a stranger about to change that? Grant has a money scheme with Clyde in mind, while Sam goes off with Ricky and gets Hattie to cover.

Michelle invites some friends round for dinner.

Clyde is planning to get back into boxing, and the Mitchells are sure they can cash in.

Ricky and Sam find a quiet location to continue their secret romance. Mark talks things over with Gill, and Diane gets a surprising visit from Pauline.

Rachel and Michelle prepare for their housewarming party and Michelle is anxious to make a good impression. Dot is looking for a lodger, while Sharon is keen to learn about Grant.

Nick's back in town and that means trouble for the residents of Albert Square.

The police need Eddie's help to nail the Mitchells.

Ricky's got a very special present for Sam, but how can he get it past her mum?

Ricky and Sam set off for their important destination, but Peggy is determined to put an end to their romantic plans.

Time is running out for the Butchers and the Mitchells - Ricky and Sam are not the only people who have disappeared.

Ricky and Sam arrive back to the Square to face the music. Meanwhile, Grant's return brings a dilemma for Sharon.

There's a shock in store for Dot. Arthur is worried about the floral display competition, causing panic for Mark and Michelle. Sharon must decide her future.

The Walford Gazette brings good and bad news to the regulars of Albert Square.

It is the day of Clyde's big fight, and his mother Etta is worried sick. But she is not the only mother in the Square who is fretting about her son.

There's a surprise phone call for Dot - from a police station. Meanwhile, Pat and Frank are beginning to wonder if Sam and Ricky's up and coming church blessing is ever going to happen now that the newlyweds are barely talking to each other. For once, Phil stands up to Peggy.

Peggy is still determined to stop Sam going to the church.

Michelle gets a surprise when Rachel arranges a secret birthday party for her. She seizes an opportunity to be more than just good friends with Clyde. But will he agree with her? Dot is determined to straighten Nick out, but she needs to swallow her pride and ask for help. Mark recognises a stranger in the Square.

Hattie is delighted at the prospect of her holiday job working for Ian, Etta does not share her enthusiasm. The night after the party, Michelle is suffering more than a hangover and an overnight guest makes a quick exit.

Nick is up to his old tricks but thanks to eagle-eyed neighbours, Dot soon finds out. How will she deal with him this time? Still unaware that the Mitchells are fixing his fight, Clyde admits to Etta that he is out of his league with his next opponent. What are Phil and Grant up to? Celestine is dead set against Hattie working for Ian.

Clyde seems to be outclassed in his boxing match - can he prove his critics wrong? Nick hatches yet another devious plan to get more money. Michelle teases Mark when she sees his interest in Rachel is more than friendly.

Mark gets the distinct feeling that he's been given the brush-off, but who can he turn to for advice? John pays Eddie a surprise visit, but quickly senses the strained atmosphere between his son and the Queen Vic customers. Ian gets ticked off by Pete, while Hattie tries to make Celestine see reason.

Hattie fights to keep her job with Ian but the opposition is stronger than she expected.

Ethel and Jules feel they cannot stand by and watch Dot suffer any longer and team up to get rid of Nick. But will their plan work? Sam, Hattie and Lloyd's exam results arrive, while Eddie excitedly makes plans for changes to the Queen Vic.

Dot is sure that Nick is deceiving her - but for once he may prove her wrong.

Nick has lied, cheated and stolen and now it's going to stop - even if Dot has to lock him up.

Sharon's fight to regain her job goes to an industrial tribunal.

An unwelcome visitor at the Meal Machine spells danger for both Joe and Mark.

Grant promises to get Sharon back into the Queen Vic, by fair means or foul.

A shadowy figure, the flash of a knife - and tragedy strikes in Albert Square. An unwelcome letter causes Dot to panic, but who can she turn to for help? There seems to be some hope on the horizon as Nick nears the end of his treatment.

Dazed by the discovery of a murder on their doorstep, the inhabitants of Albert Square are interrogated by the police. Can they all account for their movements on that night

Sharon has some important news for Phil and Grant, and wants to get to them before the police do.

Eibhlin and John take stock of recent events - but there's still unfinished business for Eibhlin to attend to. Grant finds himself in a tight corner when Sharon broaches the subject of his past. Hattie gets a visit from her schoolteacher, but can she be persuaded to return to her studies? Kathy lends an understanding ear to Eibhlin, while Michelle receives some good news.

Clyde follows Michelle's advice and ends up at Walford Police Station. He also has a surprise encounter with a neighbour.

Nick is under pressure from the police. What, or who, did he see on the night of Eddie Royle's murder? Clyde takes Jules into his confidence, and Sharon doesn't please Grant when she makes a decision that would help her achieve her ambitions. Michelle gets some good advice and Rachel reaches a decision about her relationship with Mark.

The brewery decides the new manager of The Vic, and Sharon has a confession to make to Grant.

Clyde is front page news in the Gazette and the Taverniers must face the neighbours.

The sound of breaking glass in the Square is the last straw for Jules, who decides to take action.

Grant has reservations about abandoning his holiday with Sharon at the last minute, but is determined to show he puts her wishes first.

Arthur Fowler was never too happy as Pete Beale billeted on his family, but is Arthur's life going to get any better without him?

Clyde is determined to leave the country - but he is not leaving without Kofi.

Michelle and Rachel find themselves in trouble when Clyde's plans go badly wrong.

Clyde is running out of places to hide and people he can trust, Michelle and Rachel seem to be his last hope.

It's Hallowe'en, and as the children go trick or treating around the Square, police searching for Clyde pay a visit to Michelle and Rachel.

It's the Fifth of November and there are unexpected visitors at the local firework display.

Why are Frank and Arthur not sleeping in their own beds?

Clyde springs another surprise on Michelle.

Michelle starts arranging a way to get Clyde out of the country - but there's some unfinished business to sort out first.

The Taverniers try to find out what has happened to Clyde.

Will Mark find Joe? And if he does, will Joe be able to give him any clues about Eddie's murderer?

A mystery man arrives in Albert Square, on the lookout for Mark Fowler.

Sparks fly when Michelle challenges Mark over their quest to clear Clyde's name.

Ian is threatening to alienate Hattie by playing a game of cat and mouse with his staff.

A midnight visitor to the Butchers' may help resolve Pat and Frank's problems - or disrupt them altogether.

When Michelle goes to visit Clyde she doesn't get quite the reception she had expected.

Ricky has stopped talking to Pat, and Frank knows why.

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

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