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A phone call from Liam's school angers Bianca, and when things take a turn for the worse, she wonders how the family will ever recover. Sharon warns Joey to raise his game.

Whitney’s nervous about her play scheme interview. Bianca’s anxious about getting Liam to school. Ray offers to have a word but Liam rebuffs his attempts at a man-to-man talk. Bianca’s acquires a cheap box of dresses for the stall and they sell well. Bianca discovers Liam’s not at school again. Distraught, Bianca explains to Shirley her terror of going back to prison. Stern, Shirley sends Liam home. Carol advises Bianca to listen to Liam. Bianca cooks Liam his favourite meal but the evening quickly goes sour when Liam starts insulting Bianca. Bianca eventually snaps and Carol arrives home to find her pinning him against the wall.

Patrick takes umbrage when everyone treats him like an old man. But when he attempts to fix a curtain at the B&B he falls off the ladder.

Tamwar unenthusiastically practices for his interview. Carol and Masood worry they’ve failed their children. When Carol’s cooking goes awry at the café, Masood steps in to help. Inspired, they put a proposal together for Lucy and Masood’s soon hired to cook regular batches of curry. Excited, Masood tells Tamwar he’ll get 50p for every portion sold – they’ll get him to university in no time. Glum, Tamwar reveals he got the market assistant job. Masood puts some cash in a jar for Tamwar’s first text book.

Abi despairs - she’s got homework to do, the house is a tip and Lauren’s drinking and playing loud music. Luckily, Jay’s on hand to support her and help with the housework.

Sharon’s annoyed – Joey’s neglected the Valentine’s flyers and is seemingly flirting with a strange woman when he should be working. Her mood changes when the woman explains she’s a wedding planner and wants R&R as a venue, starting with a join stag and hen on Valentine’s Day.

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30 minutes

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Music Played

  • Music Played

    • Frank Sinatra

      You lucky people you

    • Adele

      Rolling in the Deep

    • Lady Gaga

      Lovegame

    • µþ±ð²â´Ç²Ô³¦Ã©

      Crazy in Love

    • Dexys Midnight Runners

      Geno

    • The Script

      Hall Of Fame (feat. will.i.am)

    • Las Ketchup

      Ketchup Song

    • Shakira

      She Wolf

    • Girls Aloud

      Call the Shots

    • Kasabian

      Underdog

    • What Would Jesus Drive?

      Your Awful Kids

    • Arctic Monkeys

      Cornerstone

    • Amelia Lily

      You Bring me Joy

    • Stooshe

      Kiss Chase

    • Leona Lewis

      Happy

    • Bat for Lashes

      All your Gold

    • Rihanna

      Diamonds

Credits

Role Contributor
Bianca Butcher Patsy Palmer
Liam Butcher James Forde
Carol Jackson Lindsey Coulson
Kat Moon Jessie Wallace
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Lucy Beale Hetti Bywater
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning Jacqueline Jossa
Jay Mitchell Jamie Borthwick
Kim Fox Tameka Empson
Joey Branning David Witts
Sharon Rickman Letitia Dean
Kirsty Branning Kierston Wareing
Patrick Trueman Rudolph Walker
Ray Dixon Chucky Venn
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb Ricky Norwood
Whitney Dean Shona McGarty
Executive Producer Lorraine Newman
Director Daniel Wilson
Writer Perrie Balthazar

Broadcasts