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Thursday 11 March 2010

When Billie’s crew tags Arthur’s bench with cans of spray paint, Whitney is left to take the blame and the brunt of Carol’s anger, in the latest slice of drama from Walford. Knowing what it is like to be on the other end of Carol’s temper, Bianca takes a sympathetic approach with the teenager.

Patrick makes a breakthrough in his investigation. Trying to trace Owen’s whereabouts from a bunch of flowers sent to Liz, he and Libby head down to the florist hoping to find some answers.

Peggy is pushed to the limits of her trust when she is asked to help a family member in trouble with the police.

Friday 12 March 2010

Tensions mount at Patrick’s house when Lucas fears that his secret might be uncovered, in the week’s final visit to Albert Square. He realises that he needs to find a way to distract Patrick and Libby from the search for Owen.

Ian and Jane agree that Leon must never find out he is the father of Lucy’s baby. Ian remembers that he has already let it slip and rushes to cover his tracks.

Grateful to Peggy for welcoming him back into the Vic, Danny devises a plan to help the snubbed matriarch regain some power behind the bar.

Week beginning Monday 15 March 2010

Monday 15 March 2010

Still scheming with Peggy, Danny tries to persuade Roxy to buy Booty, the closed-down salon once run by Tanya Branning, in the opening visit of the week to Walford. Jumping at the bait, Roxy rushes in only to find herself competing against a rival bidder.

Lucas is in trouble once again when the residents of Albert Square decide to do a garden makeover. Fearing that they may discover Owen’s body underneath Trina’s tree, the murderer decides to keep his friends close at hand.

Meanwhile, Shirley overhears Phil bragging to Minty about his taste in women and fears that she may not be exactly what he is looking for.

Tuesday 16 March 2010

Things heat up at the auction in tonight’s episode of the long-running drama as Roxy goes well over-budget in her determination to outbid her rival for the Booty salon.

Meanwhile, Lucas is forced to face his fears when Mo, determined to find some hidden treasure, joins the gardening squad with a metal detector in hand.

Concerned that Lucy will find it difficult to balance her pregnancy and her education, Ian and Jane go to meet with the headmaster of the school. Lucy is horrified when they tell her that she is going to be home-schooled.

Thursday 18 March 2010

No episode on Friday 19 March due to Sport Relief

Ronnie agrees to help a lost little girl find her father, in tonight’s penultimate visit of the week to Albert Square. When she realises the identity of the father, however, she cannot help but wonder whether the girl is better off without him.

Shirley, meanwhile, enjoys a nice conversation with Ben but, when he accidentally leaves one of Phil’s shopping bags behind, she is alarmed to find a diamond ring.

Elsewhere, Ricky cannot afford to keep Billie on as an apprentice at the Arches. But when he fails to muster the courage to let the young man down, Phil steps in to lend a hand.

Week beginning Monday 22 March 2010

Monday 22 March 2010

Birthday preparations for Ben and Peggy cause frictions for the Mitchell family as they bicker over Ronnie’s invite, in tonight’s visit to Albert Square.

Jane is putting all of her energy into keeping Lucy comfortable and helping her to deal with the stresses of pregnancy. Lucy is not quite as happy as Jane would hope.

Shirley is embarrassed when she accepts Phil’s offer of marriage without him actually proposing.

Tuesday 23 March 2010

Phil is doing his best to keep his new house guest a secret, as the drama continues in Albert Square. With everyone having their own opinion, however, it proves to be quite difficult to keep such a big secret.

As Jane’s baby excitement bubbles over, Ian finds it a little harder to work up enthusiasm. While Jane looks at baby names, Ian is browsing for abortion clinics.

Meanwhile, as they try to deal with grief in their own way, Max and Jean are both running themselves into the ground. Max makes a peace offering and the two start to lean on each other for support.

Thursday 25 March 2010

Though they have been doing their best to support each other through the tragedy of Bradley’s death, the Slater family are dealt some bad news which forces them to face their worst fear, in today’s visit to Albert Square.

Jane’s maternal instincts are stretched to their limits when Lucy is taken to hospital. Torn between caring for Lucy and wanting a child of her own, Jane sets her own desires to one side.

Peggy and Phil are expecting an important guest but their hopes of making a good impression look to be threatened when they make enemies of Billie’s old crew.

Friday 26 March 2010

Max’s reunion with Stacey is explosive. She killed Archie, and Max also blames her for the death of his son Bradley. But Stacey has home truths for Max and rips into him for his role in Bradley’s death.

As Stacey is forced to explain exactly how and why she killed Archie, Max is faced with a choice – should he protect her secret, or should he let justice run its course?

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