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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

    • Beyoncé

      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

RoleContributor
Bianca ButcherPatsy Palmer
Liam ButcherJames Forde
Carol JacksonLindsey Coulson
Kat MoonJessie Wallace
Masood AhmedNitin Ganatra
Tamwar MasoodHimesh Patel
Lucy BealeHetti Bywater
Abi BranningLorna Fitzgerald
Lauren BranningJacqueline Jossa
Jay MitchellJamie Borthwick
Kim FoxTameka Empson
Joey BranningDavid Witts
Sharon RickmanLetitia Dean
Kirsty BranningKierston Wareing
Patrick TruemanRudolph Walker
Ray DixonChucky Venn
Shirley CarterLinda Henry
Arthur 'Fatboy' ChubbRicky Norwood
Whitney DeanShona McGarty
Executive ProducerLorraine Newman
DirectorDaniel Wilson
WriterPerrie Balthazar

Broadcasts