Episode 1
1554
Jan 1, 1998
New Year finds Cindy pleading with Ian, Phil and Annie plotting, and Roy receiving some surprising news from Frank.
Episode 2
1555
Jan 5, 1998
Nick fires Cindy's barrister and orders Hogan to find a replacement. Nick phones and arranges to meet Ian. Phil and Annie discuss a new business venture. Grant pops round to see Kath.
Episode 3
1556
Jan 6, 1998
Simon tries to find out the truth about Tiffany and Grant. Kathy celebrates 12th night in a wholly unpredictable manner.
Episode 4
1557
Jan 7, 1998
Ian fears the worst as the custody case draws to its final conclusion and Tiffany is given more responsibility at the Queen Vic.
Episode 5
1558
Jan 8, 1998
Ian's paranoia isn't helped by events at Cindy's trial, and Kathy is finding it hard to cope with conflicting loyalties. Matthew announces he's taking a stall on the market.
Episode 6
1559
Jan 9, 1998
The judge returns his verdict on Cindy, and Annie is surprised when Phil enlists the help of Conor for their new plans.
Episode 7
1560
Jan 12, 1998
Romance is blossoming for Nigel and Julie. Peggy and Ian are trying to stop the planned hostel. Conor gets a job beside Ricky. Jessie wants to visit her mum in prison.
Episode 8
1561
Jan 13, 1998
Irene faces up to Susan Rose from the DSS when she tries to claim money. Nigel misreads Clare's feelings about her date and Phil takes Conor on his first money-making mission.
Episode 9
1562
Jan 15, 1998
Nigel is shocked when Julie reveals Clare's boyfriend Josh is her son. Sanjay's plans for a good night out with Michael backfire when Matthew phones with distressing news about Susan.
Episode 10
1563
Jan 19, 1998
Gita is missing. Ian arranges a vandal attack on the hostel. Josh and Clare agree to go on a date. Julie's community play gets popular support.
Episode 11
1564
Jan 20, 1998
Jeff blames Ian for the vandalism to the hostel, Sanjay tells Mark why he didn't collect Gita, and Mark meets Rob Hedges - Jessie's social worker.
Episode 12
1565
Jan 22, 1998
Sanjay is taken in for questioning as the hunt for Gita intensifies. Nigel's dinner party with Julie is a success - in more ways than one.
Episode 13
1566
Jan 26, 1998
Kathy makes a major decision about the divorce, but how will Phil react? Ian and Cindy meet up again in court. Auditions are held for the Walford community play.
Episode 14
1567
Jan 27, 1998
Nick and Cindy's relationship is under strain. Dot gets more than she bargained for when cleaning the church.
Episode 15
1568
Jan 29, 1998
Sanjay tells Neelam he is thinking of suing the police for wrongful arrest. Ian's letter appears in the Gazette, and Kathy is furious.
Episode 16
1569
Feb 2, 1998
Phil and Conor use brute force to collect money owed to the Palmers. Kathy starts to have regrets about divorcing Phil. Ruth returns to the Square.
Episode 17
1570
Feb 3, 1998
Jessie receives a birthday surprise, and Kathy's attempt to get through to Phil doesn't go quite as planned.
Episode 18
1571
Feb 5, 1998
Kathy tries to make a hasty exit but wakes Alex up. Rob tells Mark and Ruth that Nicole is serious about getting Jessie back.
Episode 19
1572
Feb 9, 1998
Ian is concerned about his links with Annie. Pat grows evermore irate about Roy's commitment to the community play.
Episode 20
1573
Feb 10, 1998
Terry makes an announcement - he's asked Irene to marry him.
Episode 21
1574
Feb 12, 1998
A wild party leads to a confrontation between a new neighbour and Grant.
Episode 22
1575
Feb 16, 1998
A new family, the di Marcos, move into the square and are met with a hostile reception. Alex is too honest with the bishop, but silent with Kathy.
Episode 23
1576
Feb 17, 1998
Kathy puts all her cards on the table but how will Phil respond? Lorna causes chaos in the Hills' household. Terry has to ask Tiffany for a favour again.
Episode 24
1577
Feb 19, 1998
Kathy faces a demon from the past when she is called to help a woman in distress. Ruth worries that Mark is ill-suited for fostering. Preparations for Ethel's 82nd birthday don't turn out as planned.
Episode 25
1578
Feb 23, 1998
Huw is convinced his luck is in. For Alex it looks like his has just run out, as Phil's frustrations reach boiling point with Annie stoking his fire. New tenants for Number 25 prepare for house moving. Meanwhile, there is a pregnant pause in custody proceedings for Ian and Cindy.
Episode 26
1579
Feb 24, 1998
Kathy makes a bold move which leads to a very public showdown. Huw learns of his father's death at the party in the squat.
Episode 27
1580
Feb 26, 1998
Ian throws himself into the election campaign again. Peggy is worried about Phil. Lenny pursues Huw relentlessly. Mary teases Matthew about the girlfriend he's never met.
Episode 28
1581
Mar 2, 1998
Matthew, Michael and Susan play happy families again when they move into Number 25. It doesn't take too long for the strain to show, especially when Michael's mother turns up. Annie and Phil plan to finally resolve the problem with their "business rivals" - with or without the help of Conor. Beppe and Gianni have a heart-to-heart. There's trouble for Ian when an unexpected sewage leak forces the closure of the chippy.
Episode 29
1582
Mar 3, 1998
Phil, Annie and Conor confront their rivals in an attempt to gain control of their patch. Matthew and Mary grow close before an untimely intervention by Pauline. Ian decides to phone Cindy at home when Lucy is unwell and he is pleasantly surprised by her reaction when she visits. But, back at home, Cindy is horrified to discover that Nick already knows about the sewage leak in Ian's chippy.
Episode 30
1583
Mar 5, 1998
Conor plants doubt in Phil's mind. Gianni hides from a girlfriend. Ian is a hero of the day when he protests against the closure of the local bus route. His day is a complete success - until Cindy and Nick arrive to collect the children and he becomes the centre of unwanted attention. Barry ruins Roy's business meetings. Pat is worried about Roy. Matthew and Mary's relationship is still not going well.
Episode 31
1584
Mar 9, 1998
Mary's 18th birthday poses a romantic dilemma. Conor is suspicious of Mark's intentions. The strain of the car lot is beginning to show on Pat and Roy. Roy is working all hours determined to save the business, but Pat is worried that it may be too late. Nigel confides in Grant about Julie and needs to find out how she really feels.
Episode 32
1585
Mar 10, 1998
A visitor from his Soho past catches up with Gianni. Mark and Ruth are forced to rethink their future with Jessie and decide they cannot stop Nicole from getting her back. There's good news for Robbie when Nigel offers a new job in the video shop.
Episode 33
1586
Mar 12, 1998
The di Marcos celebrate Luisa's birthday. The celebration is interrupted when Gianni's ex-girlfriend decides to take her revenge. Kathy decides to visit Lorna again, but she is shocked when she hears what a neighbour has to say. Mark and Ruth bid a tearful farewell to Jessie. Pat confronts Roy with the realities of their financial situation.
Episode 34
1587
Mar 16, 1998
It's a sad day for Mark and Ruth when Jessie leaves to be with her mum. Kathy hears some hard truths when she hears about Lorna. Robbie bungles a bet for Terry.
Episode 35
1588
Mar 17, 1998
Domestic bliss returns to the Hills, but not everybody agrees it's good news. Dot is shaken when Nigel explains the truth about Mark. Lola comes clean about her life to Mick.
Episode 36
1589
Mar 19, 1998
Peggy and Ben's birthday forces Phil and Kathy to face the realities of divorce. Kathy rushes to hospital when a surprise phone call demands her help.
Episode 37
1590
Mar 23, 1998
Dot gossips about Nigel and Julie. Barry moves in with Pat and Roy. Terry and Irene announce wedding plans. Ian tells Kathy about meeting Cindy.
Episode 38
1591
Mar 24, 1998
Kathy is invited to South Africa. Ian visits the solicitors regarding custody. News is out that Lorna is staying with Kathy. Irene plans her wedding.
Episode 39
1592
Mar 26, 1998
Barry acts as Pat's nurse and Nigel baffles Julie. Nick remains confident he will win custody of the Beale children. Kathy confides in Grant.
Episode 40
1593
Mar 30, 1998
Kathy turns down Ted's offer of life in South Africa. Mark and Ruth are not getting on. Barry is looking for a job.
Episode 41
1594
Mar 31, 1998
Alex is having second thoughts about being a vicar. Mark and Ruth continue to argue. Barry asks George for a job. Nigel warns off Nick Cotton.
Episode 42
1595
Apr 2, 1998
Kathy tells Pat and Grant she's going to Cape Town. Irene gets a job at the bookies. Huw and Lenny steal Bianca's fashion show clothes. Ian's time with his children is limited.
Episode 43
1596
Apr 6, 1998
Cindy gets off to a flying start as the custody battle opens in court. There's a domino effect when Lorna learns that Kathy's taking Ben to South Africa and Phil doesn't know.
Episode 44
1597
Apr 7, 1998
Phil is upset that Kathy's been taking Ben to South Africa. Sarah finds out about Kathy and Alex. Ian and Cindy await the verdict on the custody battle.
Episode 45
1598
Apr 9, 1998
The judge decides who will have custody of Cindy and Ian's children. Pressure builds for Kathy's departure. Phil is anxious when he hears George's house has burnt down.
Episode 46
1599
Apr 10, 1998
Kathy is leaving the Square for South Africa and taking Ben with her. Phil, Alex and Grant are desperate for her to stay.
Episode 47
1600
Apr 13, 1998
Phil has some difficult decisions to make about his future, and George is an unwelcome resident at the Vic.
Episode 48
1601
Apr 14, 1998
Nigel makes a last minute attempt to patch up his love life, George takes drastic action at the Market Cellar, Annie is determined to ignore her father's advice to close down the club, and Mary gets more than she bargained for when she lends a sympathetic ear to Barry.
Episode 49
1602
Apr 16, 1998
The community play brings excitement to the Square but can Nigel let Julie go? Phil tells Peggy some crushing news.
Episode 50
1603
Apr 20, 1998
It's Mark and Ruth's wedding anniversary. Dot moves to a new flat. Bianca and Ricky visit Natasha's grave. Tony and Polly celebrate their front page story. Final preparations are made for the opening night of Giuseppe's restaurant.
Episode 51
1604
Apr 21, 1998
Dot's visitor pulls at her heartstrings. Phil comforts Annie when family squabbles upset her. Tiffany flirts with Gianni. Alex confronts Phil about Lorna.
Episode 52
1605
Apr 23, 1998
Tensions in the Vic build up to a violent climax. Dot finds her loyalties are divided. Peggy has a sad moment when George tells her about his plans.
Episode 53
1606
Apr 27, 1998
Nigel prepares to leave Walford. Ruth goes for an HIV test. Grant tells Tiffany that he's going to Cyprus for a while.
Episode 54
1607
Apr 28, 1998
Sarah seeks advice about love. Lenny is intrigued when Lola gets friendly. Dot loses more than her savings when she makes a monumental decision. Ruth gets her HIV test results.
Episode 55
1608
Apr 30, 1998
It's Nigel's last day in the Square before he leaves for Scotland. Dot won't talk to him and no one seems to want to come his party.
Episode 56
1609
May 4, 1998
Lenny receives bad news. Bianca has new career prospects. Susan has a check-up but things don't go well. Matthew and Sarah get engaged.
Episode 57
1610
May 5, 1998
Robbie overhears a conversations between Lenny and his ex-girlfriend Alice, which could have serious repercussions for Bianca.
Episode 58
1611
May 7, 1998
Barry accepts Robbie's offer of employment. Simon agrees to be Terry's best man. Phil and Connor decide to quit debt collecting.
Episode 59
1612
May 11, 1998
Susan tells Michael she'd like to go to Leeds Castle. Irene has pre-wedding nerves while Simon worries about his best man's speech.
Episode 60
1613
May 12, 1998
Final preparations are being made in the restaurant for the reception. Simon tells Tiffany that he is no longer best man. Irene and Terry are ready to walk up the aisle.
Episode 61
1614
May 14, 1998
Louise produces a marriage certificate at Terry and Irene's wedding. Beppe makes a move on Tiff. Sarah announces her engagement to Matthew.
Episode 62
1615
May 18, 1998
Louise visits Tiffany for the first time since the wedding. Frank tries to find out what has happened between Ricky and Bianca as Ricky hasn't been home all weekend.
Episode 63
1616
May 19, 1998
Louise tries to make up for lost time with her children. Lenny is angry when questioned about his relationship with Bianca.
Episode 64
1617
May 21, 1998
Ricky and Bianca's marriage appears to be over, but Frank attempts to knock some sense into them. Tiffany apologises to Louise, who discovers Terry has won money on the horses.
Episode 65
1618
May 25, 1998
Michael starts to have doubts about his new-found romance with Susan. Tension is rife between Rosa and Gianni about how to run the restaurant.
Episode 66
1619
May 26, 1998
Susan confronts Michael about everyone knowing they are back together. Conor and Phil have a night out and gamble in the Market Cellar. Meanwhile, Matthew tries to make up with Sarah.
Episode 67
1620
May 28, 1998
Conor is concerned about the break-in at the pub. Roy is confident about getting back the bank loan. Lenny begins his campaign to promote Mick's band.
Episode 68
1621
Jun 1, 1998
The bands gig goes down a storm. Peggy is confronted after hours by Jonah and Alfie who have broken into the Vic.
Episode 69
1622
Jun 2, 1998
Peggy is held hostage by Alfie and Jonah. Phil is interrogated but blames Annie for everything. Meanwhile, Mary has an argument with Ruth about Huw.
Episode 70
1623
Jun 4, 1998
Annie shows she is vulnerable and Roy's deal falls through.
Episode 71
1624
Jun 8, 1998
A nasty letter puts Terry in a fix when he returns from his holiday with Irene. Meanwhile, Pat decides on a surprise birthday party for Roy.
Episode 72
1625
Jun 9, 1998
Friendship blossoms at Peggy and Frank's dinner date. Barry hopes a promotion might be on the way. Roy makes a secret visit.
Episode 73
1626
Jun 12, 1998
Roy's 63rd birthday party is disrupted when he overhears a conversation in the men's loos. An old pal causes havoc in the Vic. Peggy makes a move on Frank.
Episode 74
1627
Jun 15, 1998
Grant returns from Cyprus but will Tiffany allow him back into her life? Meanwhile, Roy's heartbreak prompts Barry to reveal some home truths.
Episode 75
1628
Jun 16, 1998
Pat convinces Roy that it was Peggy who made a pass at Frank. Phil and Grant settle things between them. Barry gives Robbie poor job interview advice.
Episode 76
1629
Jun 17, 1998
Robbie fails to get a promotion because of Barry. Terry is under fire from the women in his life. Mick pursues his plan to transform the night cafe.
Episode 77
1630 (1)
Jun 25, 1998
Rosa doesn't approve of Nicky hanging around with Martin when she discovers his past delinquent ways.
Episode 78
1631 (2)
Jun 25, 1998
Episode 79
1632
Jun 26, 1998
Sarah is shocked to hear of Terry's violent ways from Louise, Simon and Tiffany.
Episode 80
1633
Jun 29, 1998
Sarah tells Irene about Terry's past violent behaviour with Louise, Simon and Tiffany. Where does this leave their relationship?
Episode 81
1634
Jul 1, 1998
Louise enquires about being Ruth's lodger.
Episode 82
1635
Jul 2, 1998
Sarah agrees to try and make more effort with Terry in bargain for Irene giving her permission for her to continue her work with ex-convicts.
Episode 83
1636
Jul 6, 1998
Mick feels betrayed by Lola when she announces she is leaving the band as she has got a solo contract.
Episode 84
1637 (1)
Jul 9, 1998
Teresa quits her job at Giuseppe's to work at the Night Cafe.
Episode 85
1638 (2)
Jul 9, 1998
Pat and Roy's whistle stop tour continues. But it's a game of two halves for Barry and the lads.
Episode 86
1639
Jul 13, 1998
Tiffany goes to collect more of her belongings from the Vic which causes another row with Grant.
Episode 87
1640
Jul 14, 1998
Simon is disappointed when Chris brings his ex-boyfriend Ali to his dinner party.
Episode 88
1641
Jul 16, 1998
Jeff congratulates Pauline on her efforts to stop a supermarket being built on the allotments. He is impressed by her efforts.
Episode 89
1642
Jul 20, 1998
Simon plans a holiday.
Episode 90
1643
Jul 21, 1998
Sanjay finally tracks down Gita. He finds her in a hospital in Birmingham after having just given birth.
Episode 91
1644
Jul 23, 1998
Gita returns to the Square with her daughter Sharmilla and her new baby boy Arjun.
Episode 92
1645
Jul 27, 1998
Neelam verbally attacks Gita which prompts Sanjay to come to her defence.
Episode 93
1646
Jul 28, 1998
Terry speaks to Neelam about his interest in taking over and running the shop.
Episode 94
1647
Jul 30, 1998
Luisa collapses causing concern for her family. Will she recover?
Episode 95
1648
Aug 3, 1998
Tony and Simon kiss unaware they're being watched by Teresa.
Episode 96
1649
Aug 4, 1998
Beppe and Gianni are still trying to locate Teresa. Will they find her?
Episode 97
1650
Aug 6, 1998
The Norfolk holiday does not end well. Mary ends up in hospital while Tony, Simon and Teresa end up locked up in police cells.
Episode 98
1651
Aug 10, 1998
Grant gets violent with Gianni when he keeps making digs about the state of his marriage to Tiffany.
Episode 99
1652
Aug 11, 1998
Roy is furious that Frank plans to buy his old business, Manorwood from George. He withholds the money Frank is owed to scupper the deal. Will this be another missed opportunity for Frank?
Episode 100
1653
Aug 13, 1998
Bianca tells Louise how Grant got violent with Tiffany in the past. Louise vows to do everything in her power to keep Tiffany away from Grant.
Episode 101
1654
Aug 17, 1998
Mick is pleased to hear that his Mother will be paying him a visit in the near future after not seeing each other for a number of years.
Episode 102
1655
Aug 18, 1998
Annie decides to move out of her flat and stay with George for awhile until she finds another place. George is delighted to be having his Daughter back home.
Episode 103
1656
Aug 20, 1998
Terry threatens Louise again which leaves her in an emotional state. Grant tries to comfort her which results in them kissing.
Episode 104
1657
Aug 24, 1998
Tiffany initially turns down Beppe's offer of a date until she realises Grant is watching and changes her mind.
Episode 105
1658
Aug 25, 1998
George and Rosa are concerned that Gianni and Annie are forming a relationship together when they potentially could be half siblings.
Episode 106
1659
Aug 27, 1998
Phil talks Frank out of going on a date with Peggy. Peggy is confused by Frank's sudden change of mind.
Episode 107
1660
Aug 31, 1998
Kim confides in Teresa that Mick is really her brother but it is a secret. Teresa is unsure if the youngster is telling the truth.
Episode 108
1661
Sep 1, 1998
Peggy berates Phil for trying to make Frank leave Walford and interfering in her blossoming relationship with him.
Episode 109
1662
Sep 3, 1998
Episode 110
1663
Sep 7, 1998
Sonia visits Bianca when she should be at school. She confides in her big sister that she is being bullied at her new school.
Episode 111
1664
Sep 8, 1998
Tiffany tells Beppe she'd like there to be just friendship between them. Beppe is very disappointed but does not let on in front of her.
Episode 112
1665
Sep 10, 1998
Roy finally discovers Pat's true feelings about Cornwall. She admits she is dreading moving there so Roy declares the move is off.
Episode 113
1666 (1)
Sep 13, 1998
Louise and Grant give in to their feelings and sleep with each other.
Episode 114
1667 (2)
Sep 13, 1998
Episode 115
1668
Sep 14, 1998
Ricky and Bianca are feeling very differently about their pregnancy. Bianca is very excited while Ricky is full of anxiety.
Episode 116
1669
Sep 15, 1998
Tiffany makes it clear that she will only return to Grant on her own terms. Sanjay recruits some help to deal with a catering crisis.
Episode 117
1670
Sep 17, 1998
Bianca leaves the hospital distraught. Ricky finds her at Natasha's grave. Louise gets a job working for Ian. Polly finds out the truth about Arjun.
Episode 118
1671
Sep 21, 1998
Polly's article on Sanjay and Gita is in the morning tabloids and Ruth is implicated in the article as the source. Michael tries to get information from Louise on Ian's new business.
Episode 119
1672
Sep 22, 1998
The Sanjay and Gita story remains in the papers and reporters are hanging around the square. Ruth suggests a drinks party for the Kapoors.
Episode 120
1673
Sep 24, 1998
Phil learns something happened between Grant and Louise. Tony tells Lenny how he feels about Teresa. Desperate to escape the recent media attention, Gita and Sanjay leave the Square.
Episode 121
1674
Sep 28, 1998
Tony finds out that Teresa is seeing Lenny. Tiffany persuades Bianca to go to the health farm with her.
Episode 122
1675
Sep 29, 1998
Phil has a date with an old girlfriend. Robbie agrees to babysit Sonia while Ricky and Bianca are at the health farm. The art exhibition in the café goes well.
Episode 123
1676
Oct 1, 1998
Gianni tells Beppe about the cafe incident. Louise is still getting grief from Phil. Bianca and Ricky go on holiday leaving Sonia and Robbie home alone.
Episode 124
1677
Oct 5, 1998
Robbie and Sonia wind each other up. Phil is annoyed at Mary's untidiness. Ian returns from holiday and blames Louise for the state of the Meal Machine.
Episode 125
1678
Oct 6, 1998
Its Tony's first day working in the shop. Barry buys a porno mag in the shop but drops it in the Vic. Robbie decides to decorate Bianca's flat while she's away.
Episode 126
1679
Oct 8, 1998
Terry's ideas for earning more money from his shop backfire when Tony discovers a plot. Phil's growing fury towards the Beales about their interference gets out of control.
Episode 127
1680
Oct 12, 1998
Terry is eager for Louise to move away. Peggy wants Frank to move to the Vic. Robbie, Lenny, Huw and Barry plan a party. Ruth invites Huw and Conor for a meal.
Episode 128
1681
Oct 13, 1998
Barry, Robbie and Lenny want details of Huw's date but when they make assumptions he's slept with Ruth, Huw doesn't deny it. Phil has also been stood up by Louise.
Episode 129
1682
Oct 15, 1998
Mark thinks Huw and Ruth are an item. Louise finds out her divorce settlement will be paid in instalments. Huw tells the lads what really happened at Ruth's.
Episode 130
1683
Oct 19, 1998
Beale's Market opens upsetting the other market stall holders. Cindy wants to see the children. Robbie has a party. Mary nearly finds out about Ruth and Conor.
Episode 131
1684
Oct 21, 1998
Sonia is hungover. Pat tells people Ian is resigning from the residents association. Roy discovers his new cars are all 'cut and shut' cars.
Episode 132
1685
Oct 22, 1998
Robbie does not notice how upset Sonia is after the party until Matt and Mary alert him to what happened. Roy is refused another loan at the bank.
Episode 133
1686
Oct 26, 1998
Peggy and Frank celebrate their engagement which is called off when Peggy hears Pat spent the night with Frank. Roy gets drunk and drives towards Pat.
Episode 134
1687
Oct 27, 1998
Pat and Peggy's fight involves glasses being thrown, a table overturned, Pat calling Peggy a bitch and slapping her, and Peggy calling Pat a cow and giving a big slap in return.
Episode 135
1688
Oct 29, 1998
Roy is driving straight at Pat. At the last moment he sees her, swerves and keeps on driving. Frank goes in pursuit of Roy.
Episode 136
1689
Nov 2, 1998
Frank and Roy's new partnership gets under way to the amazement of everyone else. Melanie helps Barry with the accounts. Frank moves back into the Queen Vic.
Episode 137
1690
Nov 3, 1998
Martin is off to his football trials and Mary gives him a good luck ring. Annie suggests to Rosa that Gianni has a pay rise. Susan and Irene are hatching their plan of revenge on Terry.
Episode 138
1691
Nov 5, 1998
Bonfire night holds several surprises as George proposes to Rosa, an old friend returns to the Square and the police search for Ian.
Episode 139
1692
Nov 9, 1998
Phil's holiday proves to be far from relaxing. Meanwhile, Ian receives more shocking news.
Episode 140
1693
Nov 10, 1998
Phil makes an unpleasant discovery about Billy, while Ian confronts the ghosts of the past
Episode 141
1694
Nov 12, 1998
Jamie's godfather makes him an offer he can't refuse, while Ian has food for thought at Cindy's funeral.
Episode 142
1695
Nov 16, 1998
Alex tells Robbie that Melanie is his sister. Ricky is upset by Bianca's choice of a homebirth. George offers Rosa a loan over an intimate dinner.
Episode 143
1696
Nov 17, 1998
Alex invites Melanie for lunch but Melanie and Jeff argue. Ricky is upset at everyone talking about Bianca's home birth. Meanwhile, Gianni quits his job at the family restaurant.
Episode 144
1697
Nov 19, 1998
Rosa makes a big decision, while Grant and Tiffany prepare for their anniversary. When trouble breaks out at the club, only one man can save Annie. Phil tries to get Jamie to meet Peggy properly, but Jamie tells Phil he's not feeling too good.
Episode 145
1698
Nov 23, 1998
Its Tiff's first day at work. Ricky is trying to stay out of Bianca's way over the home birth. Jeff starts as security guard in Ian Beale's shop. Gianni needs to borrow money from Rosa to get to a job interview.
Episode 146
1699
Nov 24, 1998
Simon sees the sign for a waiter at Giuseppe's. Frank tells Tiff about his row with Bianca. Bianca is upset that Ricky is still avoiding her. Dot and Lilly have an argument in the cafe about Jeff and where he could be.
Episode 147
1700
Nov 26, 1998
Louise confronts Tiffany about what Beppe told her and advises her to not confess to Grant but to sort it out with Beppe. Bianca starts having pains so Sonia calls out the midwife. Jeff returns feeling very chipper.
Episode 148
1701
Nov 30, 1998
Grant and Tiffany are blissfully happy. Then Tiffany finds out Grant has slept with her mother. Elsewhere another secret threatens to spill out. Who is the father of Gianni Di Marco?
Episode 149
1702
Dec 1, 1998
Tiffany is desperate to get away with Courtney and decides to go with Beppe. She mislays her passport which forces her back to Vic. She then argues with Grant and falls down the stairs. Elsewhere, it's Jamie first day at the Vic.
Episode 150
1703
Dec 3, 1998
There are shock waves in Albert Square as people learn of Tiffany's fall down the stairs. In hospital, it is found she has a blood clot on the brain. Elsewhere, Gianna confronts George.
Episode 151
1704
Dec 7, 1998
Tiffany lies in hospital while DCI Mason begins the investigation. Grant is shocked Tiffany may not fully recover. Annie is horrified when George tells her that Gianna may be his son.
Episode 152
1705
Dec 8, 1998
It's Louise's turn to be questioned by DCI Mason. Phil is trying to keep Jamie away from the police, thinking he'll end up getting Grant into more trouble. Nicky is angry with Rosa and they have words at the breakfast table.
Episode 153
1706
Dec 10, 1998
Peggy and Phil's support for Grant may be wavering. Rosa comes up with an idea to help Gianna. Grant and Beppe have a nasty encounter over Tiffany.
Episode 154
1707
Dec 14, 1998
It's the day after Grant and Beppe's fight at Tiffany's bedside, and the Square is rife with gossip. The atmosphere against Grant worsens.
Episode 155
1708
Dec 15, 1998
Ricky and Bianca visit Natasha's grave. Michael tells Lisa off for looking after Mark's stall. Lisa grumbles to Matthew and is embarrassed when he reveals he is Michael's son.
Episode 156
1709
Dec 17, 1998
Phil warns Grant to control his temper and avoid Jamie. Jamie gives evidence to Beppe. Conor is anxious Ruth has not taken the morning after pill.
Episode 157
1710
Dec 21, 1998
Jamie confides in Phil that Beppe forced him to make a statement. Dot is upset that she has argued with Lilly and downs a few sherries. Annie tells Teresa that George has left for New Zealand and Gianna is not his son. Ricky replaces the van before the police arrive.
Episode 158
1712
Dec 22, 1998
Grant suggests that Louise leaves Walford. Tiffany tells Louise that she hates her. Bianca decides to have her baby in hospital. Ian has trouble with his Christmas display.
Episode 159
1713
Dec 24, 1998
Rosa and Beppe find out that George has signed the restaurant and house over to them. Ricky tells Teresa off for talking about the Christmas tree raid to Bianca.
Episode 160
1714
Dec 25, 1998
Grant opens his presents with Courtney. Tiff leaves hospital with Beppe who urges her to make a police statement.
Episode 161
1715
Dec 25, 1998
Phil is sent to find Ricky and eventually finds him in the squat with Teresa. Because of the power cut, Rosa opens the restaurant to cook her turkey.
Episode 162
1716
Dec 28, 1998
Grant is refused bail. Bianca receives visitors in hospital. Frank agrees to help at a New Year sale in Manchester. Huw and Matthew plan a rave and Jamie decorates the club.
Episode 163
1717
Dec 29, 1998
Phil hounds Tiffany to tell the truth about how she fell downstairs. Bianca and baby son arrive home from hospital - she's going to call him Liam.
Episode 164
1718
Dec 31, 1998
Tiffany visits Grant in prison to tell him she and Courtney are leaving Walford. It's busy at the New Year's Eve rave.
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