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Zainab discovers the truth about Masood and Jane, but will a proposition from Yusef help her forge a new life abroad? Phil targets Jack in a mission to expose his stalker.

Phil receives another note from the stalker, he’s ‘getting warmer.’ Breaking into Jack’s, Phil ransacks the flat looking for the file but to no avail. The Brannings discover the mess, giving Derek a brief rundown of Phil’s past. Jack confronts Phil, letting him know that Amy is his priority, all this has nothing to do with him. At a loss to his tormenter’s identity, Jack reminds Phil that on the night of Amy’s accident the whole square passed through his flat, anyone could have taken the file. Phil returns home to find ‘Kevin’ written on his door in black paint.
Zainab spots Masood and Jane kissing and is floored by their public display of affection. She later tells Yusef that Pakistan will be the best decision they ever make but is shocked when he proposes in the most unromantic of situations. Zainab tells Afia she couldn’t have asked for a better wife for Tamwar and that Yusef will be crushed if they don’t give Pakistan a try before confronting Masood over his relationship with Jane. Returning home, Zainab accepts another proposal from Yusef but he later lies to Afia when he tells her he won’t propose without her approval, using Zainab’s ‘fragile’ state to guilt trip her and Tamwar into leaving. Tamwar remains against the idea, disgusted by the thought of his marriage becoming incestuous. When Zainab begins to express doubts about the move, Yusef turns nasty, hitting her before immediately begging for forgiveness.
Amira continues to plant the Pakistan idea in Syed’s head, convincing him of the money they can make.
Alfie impresses Derek with his silver tongue as he sells Christmas trees, later accepting his offer to go into business. Alfie asks whether Phil would consider selling the Vic and is shocked when he half-heartedly expresses an interest.

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30 minutes

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Music Played

  • Elton John

    Step Into Christmas

  • Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

    The Message

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everyone

  • Jona Lewie

    Stop the Calvary

  • Bally Sagoo

    Dil Cheez

  • Spice Girls

    Xmas Wrapping

  • Noel Gallagher

    The Death of You And Me

Credits

Role Contributor
Dr Yusef Khan Ace Bhatti
Zainab Masood Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Afia Masood Meryl Fernandes
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Amira Masood Preeya Kalidas
Syed Masood Marc Elliott
Phil Mitchell Steve McFadden
Jack Branning Scott Maslen
Derek Branning Jamie Foreman
Max Branning Jake Wood
Alfie Moon Shane Richie
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Rainie Cross Tanya Franks
Roxy Mitchell Rita Simons
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Nigel Douglas
Writer Heather Robson

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