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EastEnders (2012)
No. of episodes206 (+9 supplemental)
Release
Original networkBBC One
BBC Two (6 episodes)
Original release1 January (2012-01-01) –
31 December 2012 (2012-12-31)
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EastEnders is a British soap opera, examining the domestic and professional lives of working class people who live in the fictitious London Borough of Walford in the East End of London. The show entered its 26th broadcasted year on 1 January 2013 with its 4348th episode. It ran for 206 episodes in 2012. They were executively produced by Bryan Kirkwood, until he stepped down from the role in March 2012, and Lorraine Newman took over as acting Executive Producer.[1] Kirkwood's last episode was broadcast on 13 July;[2] Newman's first was the following week, on 16 July.[3] Newman became the full-time Executive Producer on 27 June 2012.[4] The episodes were broadcast on BBC One, apart from the six episode from 30 July until 9 August, which were shown on BBC Two due to the 2012 Summer Olympics being broadcast on BBC One. They are all 30 minutes in length, apart from four one-hour episodes, one of 35 minutes, one of 40 minutes and one of 70 minutes. There were also three shorter episodes shown on BBC Online and BBC Red Button. The highest rated episode was on 25 December. The one-hour Christmas Day episode received ratings of 11.31 million viewers. The lowest-rated episode was on 15 November 2012, with viewers numbering 5.53 million.

Storylines that ran throughout 2012 include Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) being revealed as the culprit who has been having an affair with Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) murdering Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison) and convincing his father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and adoptive half-brother Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick) to help cover up the crime, Tanya Jessop (Jo Joyner) discovering that her mother Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell) had another daughter Ava Hartman (Clare Perkins), Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) conning Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) out of all her money and lying that her bipolar disorder is intensifying, Max Branning (Jake Wood) being revealed to have another wife Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing), Ian Beale's (Adam Woodyatt) mental breakdown and homelessness, Lauren Branning's (Jacqueline Jossa) relationship with her cousin Joey Branning (David Witts), Derek's feuds with many of the locals, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Roxy Mitchell's (Rita Simons) custody battle for their daughter Amy Mitchell, Pat Evans' (Pam St. Clement) death from pancreatic cancer on New Year's Day, Sharon Rickman's (Letitia Dean) dramatic return to Walford, Roxy developing feelings for the local landlord Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) losing custody of her baby daughter Lexi after assaulting Alexa Smith (Saffron Coomber), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) giving birth prematurely to her baby daughter Scarlett and developing paranoia and Derek's death from a heart attack on Christmas Day.

Characters that were introduced during 2012 were Les Coker (Roger Sloman), Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn), Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks), Joey Branning (David Witts), AJ Ahmed (Phaldut Sharma), Dennis Rickman Jnr (Harry Hickles), Trish Barnes (Tessa Churchard), Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy), Alexa Smith (Saffron Coomber), Ava Hartman (Clare Perkins), Ayesha Rana (Shivani Ghai) and Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing). Bradley Freegard, Jesse Birdsall, Juliet Cowan, Daisy Wood-Davis and Frances Lima all guest starred throughout the year as Gethin Williams, John Hewland, Nina Hewland, Tansy Meadow and Jackie Bosch. Cast returning on a regular basis in the year were Letitia Dean as Sharon Rickman and Rachel Bright as Poppy Meadow, with Lucy Beale and Lorraine Stevens returning played by new actresses, Hetti Bywater and Victoria Alcock. Kellie Shirley, Sophie Lawrence, Michael French and Nick Berry all made guest returns as Carly Wicks, Diane Butcher, David Wicks and Simon Wicks. Characters that departed the soap in 2012 were Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement), Norman Simmonds (George Layton), Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison), Lorraine Stevens (Victoria Alcock), Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton), Afia Masood (Meryl Fernandes), Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen), Rose Cotton (Polly Perkins), Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe), Andrew Cotton (Ricky Grover), Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas), Amira Masood (Preeya Kalidas), Syed Masood (Marc Elliott), Christian Clarke (John Partridge) and Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman). Patsy Palmer, Lindsey Coulson, James Forde, Maisie Smith, Charlie Brooks and Linda Henry all temporarily left their roles as Bianca Butcher, Carol Jackson, Liam Butcher, Tiffany Butcher, Janine Butcher and Shirley Carter, all returning at some point during 2012, except for Brooks, who reprised her role as Janine in April 2013.

Cast and characters edit

Cast changes in 2012
 
Pam St. Clement left after 26 years of playing Pat Evans.
 
Cheryl Fergison departed from her role as Heather Trott.
 
Letitia Dean returned to her role as Sharon Rickman.
 
Charlie Brooks temporarily departed from her role as Janine Butcher.
 
Gary Lucy guest starred for over a month as Danny Pennant.
 
Marc Elliott left his role of Syed Masood.
 
Daisy Wood-Davis made a one-off appearance as Tansy Meadow.

The first half of the year encompasses departures for Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement), Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison), Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton), and Afia Masood (Meryl Fernandes).[5][6][7][8][9] Sid Owen (who played Ricky Butcher) departed from the show in January, but made a guest return in June for the wedding of his sister Janine (Charlie Brooks).[10] Polly Perkins and Ricky Grover both left the show as mother and son, Rose and Andrew Cotton, with Perkins' exit airing in July and Grover's exit airing in August.[11][12] Joshua Pascoe decided to leave his role of Ben Mitchell in a storyline which would the truth of Heather's murder revealed.[13] Matt Lapinskas was axed from the cast in 2012 and it was announced on 9 May 2012 that his character, Anthony Moon, would be leaving the show in scenes which would see him make "a big mistake".[14] Preeya Kalidas made her exit from the show as Amira Masood in March.[15] Marc Elliott chose to leave his role of Syed Masood and his on-screen partner John Partridge (who played Christian Clarke from 2008) was subsequently axed from the show. Both departures were announced on 7 September 2012.[16] Four days later, it was announced that Kalidas would return for the exits of Elliott and Partridge.[17] Amira returned for three episodes between 6 and 12 November, with the exits of Syed and Christian airing on 15 November. In October 2012, an exit for Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) was announced and he was killed-off in December.[18] Patsy Palmer, Lindsey Coulson, James Forde, Maisie Smith and Devon Higgs were all announced to be taking a six-month break from their roles as Bianca Butcher, Carol Jackson, Liam Butcher, Tiffany Butcher and Morgan Butcher in April, with Coulson, Forde, Smith and Higgs returning on-screen in October and Palmer returning on-screen in November.[19] Charlie Brooks was announced to be taking a six-month break in February, with her character Janine Butcher leaving in September.[20] Linda Henry, who plays Shirley Carter, took a break from the show in September 2012, returning in December.[21]

Michael French returned to his role as David Wicks for a guest stint to coincide with the exit of St. Clement, whilst Nick Berry guest appeared, unannounced, for a single episode, also to conincide with St. Clement's exit.[22][23] Inside Soap reported in December 2011 that Sophie Stanton would be reprising his role of Jill Marsden on 5 January.[24] Chucky Venn was introduced as the biological father of Morgan Butcher (Devon Higgs), Ray Dixon in January.[25] The role of Lucy Beale, who left the series in 2010, was recast to Hetti Bywater in January.[26] Lorraine Stevens, who previously guest appeared in the show in 1991 and 1992, was reintroduced, with the role now cast to Victoria Alcock.[27] The children of Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman), Alice and Joey (portrayed by Jasmyn Banks and David Witts respectively) were introduced in May and June.[28][29] Sophie Lawrence made a guest return to the cast in June as Diane Butcher, following a four year absence.[30] The return of Poppy Meadow (Rachel Bright) was announced on 18 July 2012, for her third guest since her introduction in 2011.[31] Bright was promoted to a regular role in October, with Poppy said to remain on the show for "the forseeable future".[32] The role of Masood Ahmed's (Nitin Ganatra) brother, AJ Ahmed was cast to Phaldut Sharma in July.[33] In February 2012, it was announced that Letitia Dean would reprise her role of original character, Sharon Rickman and her son, Dennis Rickman Jnr was introduced following her return in August, portrayed by child actor Harry Hickles.[34][35] Kellie Shirley was confirmed to return for a "short, dramatic storyline" as Carly Wicks, where she returned for two episodes in September.[36] Tessa Churchard was cast as Lola Pearce's (Danielle Harold) solicitor, Trish Barnes, a new recurring character for the show,[37] whilst Saffron Coomber was cast as Lola's former friend, Alexa Smith.[38] Both played significant roles in the storyline which saw Lola's daughter Lexi taken away from her by social services. Gary Lucy's casting in the role of banker Danny Pennant was announced in August 2012, with the actor on a three-month guest contract.[39][40] The character was involved in a love triangle between Syed Masood and Christian Clarke.[40] A new storyline began in September 2012 when it was revealed that Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell) had given birth to a baby in the 1960s, but gave it up for adoption. Clare Perkins was subsequently cast as Ava Hartman, the child that Cora had abandoned.[41] Shivani Ghai was introduced as a family friend of the Masood family, Ayesha Rana in December.[42] A storyline that ran throughout the year was Max Branning's secret, which was exposed on Christmas Day 2012 as it was revealed that he was married to Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing). Wareing had been cast in the role in August.[43]

The following is a full list of the EastEnders 2012 cast, followed by their respective episode count of 206 total episodes (excluding the supplementary episodes).

Regular cast edit

Recurring and guest cast edit

List of episodes edit

In the typical week, EastEnders airs four half-hour episodes in a time slot of 8.00 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The episodes were broadcast on BBC One, apart from the six episodes airing between 30 July and 9 August, which were shown on BBC Two due to the 2012 Summer Olympics being broadcast on BBC One. Each episode was repeated the same evening on BBC Three, with a weekly omnibus edition airing on Sundays until 6 April when it was moved to a late night Friday/early Saturday morning slot.[44][45] There were also three shorter episodes shown on BBC Online and BBC Red Button.

Until episodes broadcast in July, each episode was executively produced by Bryan Kirkwood, whose decision to resign from the position after two years was announced on 12 March 2012.[1] Lorraine Newman was announced as his temporary replacement until a permanent replacement could be found.[1] Kirkwood's final credited episode was broadcast on 13 July,[2] with Newman's first credited episode broadcast on 16 July.[3] Newman was announced as the permanent executive producer on 27 June 2012, with immediate effect, commenting that is "an absolute honour" to be the show's executive producer.[4]

Official ratings are taken from the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB).[46] Airdates, credits and running times are taken from the official EastEnders website.[47] Episode numbers are taken from Radio Times.[48]

January edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4348–43491
1 January 2012 (2012-01-01)
70 minutesJennie DarnellSimon Ashdown10.69

Pat's health rapidly deteriorates as New Year's Day arrives. Ricky and Bianca try their best to keep the news that Pat is dying from Liam, Tiffany and Morgan. She receives many visitors, including Ian, Dot, Max and Tanya, but she is most anticipating a visit from her son, David. Derek makes an unwelcome appearance, and cruelly taunts Pat about dying, however he is thrown out by a furious Max and Tanya. Janine soon arrives and initially refuses to believe that Pat is dying, but when she realises that it is true, she confides in Pat that she is pregnant, with Pat convincing her to keep the baby and the pair put their past differences behind them. Eventually, David arrives, and after visiting Pat, decides it is too much and prepares to leave. However, David soon finds himself in a fight with Derek, which prompts him to return to his dying mother. He finds Ian frantically phoning an ambulance, and so David dashes upstairs to find Ricky, Bianca, Janine and Carol gathered around Pat's bed as she chokes on her last breaths. Pat expresses her fears about dying to David, who attempts to reassure her, however Pat peacefully passes away in his arms. Elsewhere, Mandy tells Ian that she slept with Ricky, Whitney and Tyler share a kiss, and Tanya panics about cancer after visiting Pat.

Broadcast on Sunday at 7.00 pm as an extra episode for New Year's Day.[49] Pat Evans departs and David Wicks returns. This episode saw a revamp of the opening titles that included the Olympic Park.[50]
43502
2 January 2012 (2012-01-02)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakRob Gittins10.98
The whole of Walford mourn the death of Pat. Norman returns to pay his respects, while all shops and businesses close as a mark of respect. Mandy reveals to Ian that by getting closer to Ricky, she thought she would feel closer to her and Ricky's deceased baby daughter, Keira. Shirley continues to make Ben feel guilty about stalking Phil, while Anthony and Amira bond over a cockroach on the loose at Butchers' Joints.
43513
3 January 2012 (2012-01-03)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakJeff Povey10.21
Alfie stuns Kat when he reveals he has booked them marriage counselling sessions, however Alfie soon regrets it when the counsellor begins questioning the couple's intimacy. Pat's funeral arrangements are under way, while Jane and Christian attempt to double date. Denise is adamant for Phil to be punished for Kevin's death, with Shirley having to harshly intervene when Denise begins broadcasting that Phil is a murderer. Afia is reluctant to visit Tamwar in hospital.
43524
5 January 2012 (2012-01-05)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakJeff Povey10.20
Carol and David help Bianca come to terms with Ricky and Mandy's one-night stand, however Carol is later disappointed to find David flirting with Roxy. Alfie organises a fake marriage counselling session for him and Kat, and is left devastated by Kat's confession when he leaves the room. Amira is gutted when she kisses Syed but he is too preoccupied by Christian, so fakes falling down the stairs in order to steal Syed's attention.
43535
6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakKim Revill9.84
David and Carol compare their affair to Pat and Frank's, but Carol is furious when he begins comparing her to Roxy. Syed contacts Qadim when Amira begins to be in denial over their broken marriage, and Kim is upset when the insurance refuse to pay for the damage caused by the fire at the B&B. Derek pressures Alfie into selling illegal alcohol, while DCI Marsden ensures that the residents of Albert Square are aware of her motives.
43546
9 January 2012 (2012-01-09)
30 minutesClive ArnoldChristopher Reason9.77
After David begins to bond with Tiffany, Janine arrives and accuses him of only returning for Pat's will. The local funeral director, Les Coker (Roger Sloman), arrives and discusses final arrangements for Pat's funeral with David and Carol. When Morgan asks questions about his biological father, Whitney is angry when Bianca lies to him. Whitney later contacts Morgan's father, Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn), and arranges to meet with him. Denise and Zainab argue over Patrick.
43557
10 January 2012 (2012-01-10)
30 minutesClive ArnoldChristopher Reason9.45
David and Carol sleep together, however the pair both worry about how Bianca will react. Fatboy accompanies Whitney to meet Ray, who explains that Bianca stole from him before she left. Lauren begins drinking heavily, Cora begins working at the local charity shop, and Fatboy warns Tyler off Whitney.
43568
12 January 2012 (2012-01-12)
30 minutesClive ArnoldRichard Lazarus9.55
Cora is furious when she sees Tyler consoling an upset Whitney, while Mandy finally finds the courage to tell Ricky that she gave birth to his daughter, Keira, who died at birth. When Tiffany finds Pat's will, Bianca is shaken when she realises that the house will have to be sold, but Janine has a surprising proposition. Ian's daughter, Lucy (now played by Hetti Bywater), returns to Walford in preparation for Pat's funeral, leaving Mandy shocked when Lucy does not know who she is.
43579
13 January 2012 (2012-01-13)
40 minutesClive ArnoldSimon Ashdown9.99

It is the day of Pat's funeral, and emotions are running high as David and Carol prepare to depart Walford following the service. Derek threatens David, ordering him to leave Walford without Carol. Derek gets Jack, Max and Michael involved in driving David out of Walford, and as Derek pulls a knife on him, Max and Jack order David to flee while they restrain Derek. Amidst this, Ian informs Bianca that Ricky had a baby with Mandy, resulting in Bianca ending her marriage to Ricky. Derek then storms over to Carol, and when unpacking her bags, he hits her across the face. Max and Jack advise David to leave Walford in order to escape Derek, which he does before Carol arrives to join him. Elsewhere, Lauren is in trouble with Max and Tanya when she is spotted vomiting behind a gravestone.

The episode is dedicated to Pam St. Clement after playing Pat Evans for over 25 years. David Wicks departs and Simon Wicks returns for a single episode.
435810
16 January 2012 (2012-01-16)
30 minutesJamie AnnettRebecca Wojciechowski9.96
Carol is putting on a brave face following David's departure, however later breaks down in Max's arms. Tanya is stunned to learn that Lauren has not attended school in weeks. Lucy and Mandy continue to clash, and when Lucy asks her to get some pills for her, Mandy gets drunk and collapses. Afia struggles when Tamwar returns home from hospital.
435911
17 January 2012 (2012-01-17)
30 minutesJamie AnnettSally Abbott9.56
Ricky's efforts to impress Bianca fail miserably, with him seeing no other alternative but to leave Walford. Lucy gets Jane an interview for a sous-chef job. Mandy panics when she cannot find Lucy's pills, but Lucy is infuriated when Ian forgives her. Ben continues to scheme after convincing DCI Marsden to investigate Stella's death, panicking Phil. Andrew and Heather declare their love for one another.
436012
19 January 2012 (2012-01-19)
30 minutesJamie AnnettPaul Matthew Thompson9.53
When Ben's attempts at helping Phil mend a stock car fail, he informs DCI Marsden that Phil forced Stella to jump off the building to her death. Masood is finding Yusef's abuse of Zainab difficult to cope with. Bianca reluctantly allows Ray to see Morgan when he arrives in Walford unexpectedly, Tanya schemes in order to get Jane a second interview, and Abi is left confused by a love letter at the charity shop.
436113
20 January 2012 (2012-01-20)
30 minutesJamie AnnettJake Riddell9.55
DCI Marsden dramatically arrests Phil at The Arches for Stella's death in front of Ben, Jay and Shirley, with Ben nastily revealing his schemes against his father. Afia feels that the Masoods only see Yusef when they look at her, Abi discovers that the love letter was Rose's, Whitney persuades Liam to get a job, and Lucy schemes to try and get Lauren drunk. Jane is offered the sous-chef job, but is later informed that it is in Cardiff.
436214
23 January 2012 (2012-01-23)
30 minutesNicky HiggensPeter Mattessi9.74
Shirley suspects Denise of getting Phil arrested for Stella's death, while Ben refuses to see how he has done anything wrong to Abi. Abi in turn informs Jay, resulting in him and Shirley throwing Ben out of the Mitchell household. Jane struggles to reach a decision about her job, Tanya has a proposition for Lauren regarding school, and Anthony is asked over to the Masoods' for lunch by Amira.
436315
24 January 2012 (2012-01-24)
30 minutesNicky HiggensPaul Mari8.84
Derek finds that Ben has slept in The Arches, and after getting some information on him, Derek visits Phil in prison, where he offers to be Phil's business partner and take care of his businesses while he is in prison. Bianca is furious to discover that Ray has another daughter, Sasha, and refuses to let him see Morgan. Jane and Tanya get their wires crossed when Jane accepts the cooking job, and Kat has gone to take care of Charlie who has suffered a stroke, leaving Alfie to run The Queen Vic alone.
436416
26 January 2012 (2012-01-26)
30 minutesNicky HiggensMatt Evans9.10
Masood hears of Jane's upcoming departure, and they go out for a drink to celebrate, and later encourages her to tell Tanya that she is leaving. This ultimately causes an almighty argument between Jane and Tanya, and leaves their friendship severely damaged. Kim begins a new business venture, Lucy continues to scheme against Mandy, and Ray introduces Morgan to Sasha.
436517
27 January 2012 (2012-01-27)
30 minutesNicky HiggensWendy Granditer8.92
At Jane's leaving party, Tanya is nowhere to be seen. Jane feels guilty about leaving her family and friends, however when she is leaving in a taxi, Tanya gives chase and the two friends bid a fond farewell before Jane departs for Cardiff. Kim tries to impress Ray, Syed disapproves of Christian working abroad, while Ben refuses to talk to Ian about Phil.
436618
30 January 2012 (2012-01-30)
30 minutesJohn GreeningPerrie Balthazar9.35
Derek blackmails Anthony and Tyler to get him £4,000 that they owe him. Anthony tries to sell a necklace to pay off their debts, but later gives it to Amira for free instead. Elsewhere, Tyler takes Whitney out on a driving lesson, and at the Moons' house party later, Whitney finds herself in a fight with Lucy when she catches her flirting with Fatboy. Tyler and Whitney then find themselves locked in the bathroom, and when Fatboy finds them, he assumes that they were kissing and dumps Whitney.
436719
31 January 2012 (2012-01-31)
30 minutesJohn GreeningJesse O'Mahoney9.12
Derek is furious with Anthony and Tyler when they fail to pay off their debts, and when he forces them and Patrick to help him with dodgy dealings, the brothers both find themselves in different situations which mean that they cannot meet Derek. As police swarm Albert Square, Derek vows revenge. Fatboy is adamant that he will never speak to Whitney again, but after a conversation with Dot and Bianca, he goes to find her. Heather is thrilled when Andrew proposes to her.

February edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
436820
2 February 2012 (2012-02-02)
30 minutesJohn GreeningJesse O'Mahoney9.23
Derek is intent on finding out who called the police, and he confronts Tyler and Anthony, however things take a violent turn when they fail to give him an explanation. It is revealed that Michael called the police, and he confesses to Derek, where he severely beats Michael up. Derek then snidely reveals that Janine has already paid off Tyler and Anthony's debts. Lucy suggests that Andrew and Heather have their wedding day the same day as Ian and Mandy, while Whitney is cross to see Jack and Roxy arguing in front of Amy.
436921
3 February 2012 (2012-02-03)
30 minutesJohn GreeningChristopher Reason10.04
Ben convinces Shirley to allow him to visit Phil in prison, and when he does, he cruelly taunts him about how impressed he is with himself for getting him imprisoned. Following a complaint from Roxy, Whitney finds that her job at the nursery is on the line. Tyler watches Whitney and Fatboy enviously, while Michael and Janine agree to steer clear of Derek.
437022
6 February 2012 (2012-02-06)
30 minutesLance KneeshawDaran Little9.25
At Mandy's dress fitting, Lucy throws a mug of coffee over her dress, claiming she has seen a mouse. Later, in The Queen Vic, Heather reveals to Ian and Mandy that Lucy advised her to have her wedding day the same day of theirs', leading to Mandy flying at Lucy and a catfight breaking out in the pub. Jack and Roxy bond over a glass of wine, with events taking an unexpected twist when they end up in bed together. Dot is fed up with Rose's treatment of Heather, while Michael is furious when Jack continuously defends Derek's actions.
437123
7 February 2012 (2012-02-07)
30 minutesLance KneeshawDaran Little9.40
It is a disastrous date night for Kim, who ends up slapping Ray when he makes a remark about her being easy, and later slaps her date for his subtly racist comments. Roxy flees Jack's flat after having sex with him, however she and Michael later find that Jack has forged Roxy's signature for Amy's passport. Dot scolds Mandy for fighting with Lucy in public, Carol is concerned when Bianca fails to tell the children the truth about Ricky's absence, and Derek manipulates Max into selling dodgy cars.
437224
9 February 2012 (2012-02-09)
30 minutesLance KneeshawNick Hicks-Beach9.85
It is the day of the custody hearing, and Jack is gutted when Roxy's solicitor lays into him about Penny's accident and Billie's death. Jack later tries to start an argument outside the courtroom, where Roxy reveals she knows all bout his forging her signature. Ian is unimpressed to hear that Dot is attending Heather and Andrew's wedding in favour of his and Mandy's, while Lucy finds a mysterious contact, "L", in Mandy's mobile phone. Bianca is upset when Tiffany asks of Ricky's whereabouts, while Cora schemes for Patrick and Fatboy to switch living arrangements.
437325
10 February 2012 (2012-02-10)
30 minutesLance KneeshawPete Lawson9.48
Roxy returns to Albert Square ecstatic - she has won custody of Amy. Derek tries to convince Jack to go on the run with Amy, however Jack says a final goodbye and Amy is taken to the Mitchells'. Derek watches on furious: his next target is Roxy. Bianca attempts to kiss Ray, however he pulls away and claims that she has misread the signals. Abi and Jay's relationship is in trouble over Jack and Roxy's custody battle.
437426
13 February 2012 (2012-02-13)
30 minutesSteve FinnLauren Klee9.53
Andrew flies into a violent rage to discover that Heather is spending Valentine's Day with Shirley, and when he threatens Rose not to say anything about what happened in the past, it is clear that he is hiding a secret. Derek schemes to make Roxy look like a bad mother, Cora notices Max checking out Lucy, Fatboy persuades Janine to give him a trial DJing slot at R&R, and Tanya is informed of her upcoming scan details.
437527
14 February 2012 (2012-02-14)
30 minutesSteve FinnLauren Klee9.24
Alfie returns from visiting Kat and Charlie and tries to convince Derek to leave him out of his dodgy dealings. However, when catching up with Roxy and Michael, he sees what Derek is capable of. Andrew is playing second fiddle to Shirley, Lauren gets drunk again, and there's tension between Max and Tanya on Valentine's night.
437628
16 February 2012 (2012-02-16)
30 minutesSteve FinnHeather Robson6.49
Lola schemes to get Ben and Jay talking again, Andrew forgives Heather following a heart-to-heart conversation, Derek confirms to Alfie that he cannot back out of the dealings now, while Fatboy is heartbroken when Whitney goes to find Tyler, only to find him having sex with Lucy.
437729
17 February 2012 (2012-02-17)
30 minutesSteve FinnNicola Wilson8.96
Shirley makes Tyler see that he has no actually cheated on anybody, however upon entering The Queen Vic, Tyler is greeted with a punch in the face from Fatboy. Andrew and Shirley lock horns as the battle for Heather continues, leading to Heather storming off in tears. Fatboy does his best to lift Tamwar's spirits, while Janine and Michael begin preparing for the birth of their baby.
437830
20 February 2012 (2012-02-20)
30 minutesDaniel WilsonPete Lawson9.11
When DJing at R&R, Fatboy is gutted to find Whitney and Tyler kissing. Jack pleads with Roxy for some time with Amy, however he rages when he discovers that she is now working at The Queen Vic. Alfie becomes frustrated with Derek's control over him, Tamwar becomes paranoid about Afia, while Zainab panics when she spies Amira kissing Anthony.
437931
21 February 2012 (2012-02-21)
30 minutesDaniel WilsonLucy Gannon8.86
Derek takes Jack out where they arrive at a school where they spot a girl laughing with her friends. Derek then reveals that the girl, Chrissy, is his daughter, and that Jack should not have a relationship with Amy like he does with Chrissy. Anthony introduces Amira to the Moons, however when Janine and Jean end up in a spat and Tyler and Anthony are close to fighting, Alfie and Michael must step in. Janine finally offers Fatboy a job as a DJ.
438032
23 February 2012 (2012-02-23)
30 minutesDaniel WilsonRoy Boulter8.03
Derek gets an old acquaintance, Andy, to make Roxy aware that he is after her. Andy later arrives at Roxy's house, where he informs her that somebody wants her to suffer. Rose continues to write raunchy love letters to "Snuggle Puss", and when Dot and Fatboy intervene and use Rose's real name, they discover that Rose has been contacting a murderer in prison, who now knows where Rose lives. Anthony convinces Heather to help him impress Amira.
438133
24 February 2012 (2012-02-24)
30 minutesDaniel WilsonRichard Lazarus9.06
Roxy panics for her safety following Andy's tip-off, and when Jack arrives after Shirley informs him of her erratic behaviour, he is stunned when Roxy punches him on the nose. As Roxy later walks through the gardens, Derek violently grabs her: she realises it is not Jack who is onto her. Andrew worries that he will always come second to Shirley, Max and Tanya disappear for the day, while Anthony continues to shower Amira with attention and gifts.
438234
27 February 2012 (2012-02-27)
30 minutesAlex KalymniosJeff Povey9.25
Roxy begins flirting outrageously with Max. After beating Michael at a game of poker, Derek taunts him about Janine. DCI Marsden has Shirley exactly where she wants her, Lucy ropes Ben in on her feud with Mandy, while Billy warns Janine not to get involved with Derek.
438335
28 February 2012 (2012-02-28)
30 minutesAlex KalymniosDaran Little9.21
As Lucy and Lauren continue to pursue Mandy's contact, "L Stevens", Lucy texts them to come to Walford. Max and Roxy begin sending flirtatious texts to one another, Bianca's finances are in a dire state, while Michael is angry to hear that Janine will register their baby's surname as Butcher, not Moon.

March edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
438436
1 March 2012 (2012-03-01)
30 minutesAlex KalymniosSharon Marshall9.21
The identity of "L Stevens" is finally revealed: it is Mandy's estranged mother, Lorraine. Max begins to feel guilty over his flirting with Roxy, with Tanya growing ever more suspicious. Denise is stunned when Zainab reveals that she is officially still in mourning of Yusef, and has to meet with her solicitor the following day. Bianca reluctantly begins working as Janine's cleaner.
438537
2 March 2012 (2012-03-02)
30 minutesAlex KalymniosPerrie Balthazar8.88
Janine arrives at the Gherkin for a meeting, only to find Michael waiting for her, where he romantically proposes to her. She delightfully accepts, however Michael is aghast when Janine states he will have to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. Mandy is desperate for Lorraine to leave Walford, Whitney forgives Lucy for sleeping with Tyler, and Bianca and Lola argue when both working for Janine.
438638
5 March 2012 (2012-03-05)
30 minutesMickey JonesPete McTighe9.09
Cora overhears Tanya confessing a shocking truth - she never wants sex again. Whitney begins comparing Lauren's drinking to Billie's death, which panics Max and Tanya. Michael is unimpressed to hear that Janine is keeping her surname as Butcher, and Janine and Jean clash at her and Michael's engagement party. Lorraine continues to cause trouble for Mandy.
438739
6 March 2012 (2012-03-06)
30 minutesMickey JonesMark Catley9.10
With his marriage to Afia in ruins, Tamwar leaves a note for his family and decides to leave Walford. Zainab and Fatboy rush to stop him, where Zainab reveals the terrible truth that Tamwar's burns and Yusef's death are her fault. Lauren refuses to talk to Whitney after she told Max and Tanya about her drinking, while Christian returns to London after working abroad. Lucy is shocked when she overhears Lorraine becoming violent with Mandy.
438840
8 March 2012 (2012-03-08)
30 minutesMickey JonesChristopher Reason8.69
There's drama at the Argee Bhajee, when new waiter Ali holds the restaurant hostage with a wooden spoon following a snide remark from Kim. Tamwar and Afia are forced to intervene as Denise and Kim only make matters worse. Lauren moves in with Anthony and Tyler, where Amira confesses that sex with Anthony felt wrong and cheap, unaware that he has overheard her. Afia announces that Tamwar's burns are Zainab's punishment.
438941
9 March 2012 (2012-03-09)
30 minutesMickey JonesLauren Klee8.77
At a family dinner at the restaurant, Lorraine reveals to Ian and Lucy that Mandy has had nine previous fiancés, resulting in Mandy throwing a glass of water over Lorraine. Lorraine then encourages Ian to ask Mandy about Alex. Andrew and Heather move in together, Afia struggles when watching Zainab tend to Tamwar's burns, while Anthony is stunned when Syed reveals that Amira has left Walford.
439042
12 March 2012 (2012-03-12)
30 minutesNigel DouglasRob Gittins8.89
Heather speaks to Ben about Phil, but he insists that his father is a murderer. Shirley is thrilled to hear that Phil's sentence has been reduced to a manslaughter charge, infuriating DCI Marsden. Kim begins dance lessons at the community centre, Ian only doubts Mandy's intentions following Lorraine's revelations, and Rose becomes curious of Dot's finances. It is Tanya's scan, and Roxy continues to text Max, but he ignores her and focuses on Tanya.
439143
13 March 2012 (2012-03-13)
30 minutesNigel DouglasCarey Andrews8.98
Tanya is relieved when Lauren arrives at the hospital to support her, but she flees when an upset couple are given devastating news. Roxy is shocked to learn that she has nits, but even more confused to learn that Amy is the source of them. Heather is eternally grateful when Dot buys her her dream wedding dress, and Ian attempts to get through to Ben.
439244
15 March 2012 (2012-03-15)
30 minutesNigel DouglasLauren Klee8.43
Ian visits Phil in prison, where they exchange insults. Phil vows to tell DCI Marsden the truth, but gives Ben the chance to do it first. Roxy is passing her nits around Albert Square, with Kim becoming the next victim. Tanya is declared clear of cancer for the time being, but Lauren is confused over her constant depression.
439345
16 March 2012 (2012-03-16)
30 minutesNigel DouglasMatt Evans8.55
It is Heather's hen night, and Andrew arrives just as the stripper performs. Shirley continuously antagonises Andrew, and later throws a drink in his face. In the club office, Shirley again goads Andrew to the point where he punches a hole in the wall, just as Heather enters. Returning home, Andrew is furious to find a drunk Rose wearing Heather's wedding dress, and so rips it off her. As Mandy attends Heather's party, she's unaware that she's being followed.
439446
19 March 2012 (2012-03-19)
30 minutesNic PhillipsMatt Evans9.93
Heather realises that Ben has lied to the police, but it is Ian who tells the truth. Heather and Andrew plan to elope after the previous night's events, but Heather is devastated when Shirley rages at her in the street. Ben is furious when he is charged with perverting the course of justice, and so charges over to Heather's flat, with Jay in hot pursuit. Ben forces his way into her home, grabs a steel picture frame and strikes Heather over the head with it. As she falls, she also strikes her head on the worktop, before lying lifeless in front of Ben and a horrified Jay.
439547
20 March 2012 (2012-03-20)
30 minutesNic PhillipsJesse O'Mahoney9.37
Ben is shocked when Phil storms into Heather's flat for revenge, but he is stopped in his tracks by the sight of Heather's lifeless corpse. Phil and Ben ransack the flat in an attempt to make it look like a burglary gone wrong, while the rest of the Mitchells wait impatiently at a family dinner. After covering their tracks, Roxy persuades Shirley to reconcile with Heather, only to fin the front door wide open.
439648
21 March 2012 (2012-03-21)
30 minutesNic PhillipsJesse O'Mahoney9.11

The police are called and locals swarm outside Heather's flat after hearing the commotion. Shirley screams in Phil's arms as Heather is pronounced dead at the scene. Phil, Jay, Shirley, Ben and Billy are all taken for fingerprints and questioning, while Andrew is nowhere to be seen. After helping a homeless man, Andrew arrives at Heather's flat, where he breaks down next to her body. Dot, Rose, Cora and Patrick are devastated when Phil informs them of Heather's death.

Broadcast on Wednesday due to the live Sport Relief 2012 telethon on 23 March.[51]
439749
22 March 2012 (2012-03-22)
30 minutesNic PhillipsMatt Evans9.47

Phil, Ben and Jay get their story straight before being interviewed by the police. When Heather and Andrew's wedding rings are found in Andrew's possession, the police accuse him of stealing them and Andrew is subsequently arrested and charged with Heather's murder. Upset about Heather's death, Dot throws Fatboy out.

There was no episode on 23 March due to the live Sport Relief 2012 telethon.[51]
439850
26 March 2012 (2012-03-26)
30 minutesRichard PlattJake Riddell8.64
439951
27 March 2012 (2012-03-27)
30 minutesRichard PlattJeff Povey8.28
440052
29 March 2012 (2012-03-29)
30 minutesRichard PlattJeff Povey8.04
440153
30 March 2012 (2012-03-30)
30 minutesRichard PlattKim Revill8.46

April edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
440254
2 April 2012 (2012-04-02)
30 minutesIan WhiteWendy Granditer8.84
440355
3 April 2012 (2012-04-03)
30 minutesIan WhiteWendy Granditer8.47
440456
5 April 2012 (2012-04-05)
30 minutesIan WhiteDaran Little8.07
440557
6 April 2012 (2012-04-06)
30 minutesIan WhiteDaran Little7.43
440658
9 April 2012 (2012-04-09)
30 minutesGwennan SageTom Higgins8.86
440759
10 April 2012 (2012-04-10)
30 minutesGwennan SageChristopher Reason8.34
440860
12 April 2012 (2012-04-12)
30 minutesGwennan SageDaisy Coulam8.45
440961
13 April 2012 (2012-04-13)
30 minutesGwennan SagePaul Mari8.71
441062
16 April 2012 (2012-04-16)
30 minutesTim MercierPaul Logue8.74
441163
17 April 2012 (2012-04-17)
30 minutesTim MercierRob Williams8.46
441264
19 April 2012 (2012-04-19)
30 minutesTim MercierRob Gittins8.75
441365
20 April 2012 (2012-04-20)
30 minutesTim MercierPeter Mattessi8.22
441466
23 April 2012 (2012-04-23)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonMatt Evans8.69
441567
24 April 2012 (2012-04-24)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonMatt Evans8.21
441668
26 April 2012 (2012-04-26)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonRichard Lazarus8.74
441769
27 April 2012 (2012-04-27)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown7.89
441870
30 April 2012 (2012-04-30)
30 minutesJohn GreeningLauren Klee8.53

May edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
441971
1 May 2012 (2012-05-01)
30 minutesJohn GreeningMichael Begley8.81
442072
3 May 2012 (2012-05-03)
30 minutesJohn GreeningLucy Gannon8.01
Lorraine Stevens returns now played by Victoria Alcock.
442173
4 May 2012 (2012-05-04)
30 minutesJohn GreeningChristopher Reason7.87
442274
7 May 2012 (2012-05-07)
30 minutesRichard LynnHeather Robson6.39
Broadcast at 7.30 pm.[52]
442375
8 May 2012 (2012-05-08)
30 minutesRichard LynnEmer Kenny6.46
442476
10 May 2012 (2012-05-10)
30 minutesRichard LynnNick Hicks-Beach6.75
442577
11 May 2012 (2012-05-11)
30 minutesRichard LynnPete Lawson7.84
442678
14 May 2012 (2012-05-14)
30 minutesJennie DarnellPerrie Balthazar8.82
442779
15 May 2012 (2012-05-15)
30 minutesJennie DarnellCarey Andrews8.44
442880
17 May 2012 (2012-05-17)
30 minutesJennie DarnellRob Gittins8.09
442981
18 May 2012 (2012-05-18)
30 minutesJennie DarnellMatthew Barry8.19
Dot Branning temporarily departs.
443082
21 May 2012 (2012-05-21)
30 minutesIan WhitePatrick Homes8.03
443183
22 May 2012 (2012-05-22)
30 minutesIan WhiteJesse O'Mahoney7.05
443284
24 May 2012 (2012-05-24)
30 minutesIan WhiteJesse O'Mahoney6.62
443385
25 May 2012 (2012-05-25)
30 minutesIan WhiteSimon Ashdown6.84
443486
28 May 2012 (2012-05-28)
30 minutesClive ArnoldLauren Klee8.01
443587
29 May 2012 (2012-05-29)
30 minutesClive ArnoldRebecca Wojciechowski7.25
443688
31 May 2012 (2012-05-31)
30 minutesClive ArnoldLucy Gannon7.44
Mandy Salter departs.

June edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
443789
1 June 2012 (2012-06-01)
30 minutesClive ArnoldPaul Matthew Thompson6.38
Broadcast at 9.00 pm due to a Jubilee tribute to The Queen by the Prince of Wales being shown.[53]
443890
5 June 2012 (2012-06-05)
30 minutesNicky HiggensPete Lawson8.37
There was no episode on 4 June due to live coverage of the Diamond Jubilee Concert.[54]
4439–444091
6 June 2012 (2012-06-06)
60 minutesNicky HiggensTom Needham/Sharon Marshall6.99
Broadcast on Wednesday at 8 pm as an hour-long episode due to no episodes being shown on 4 or 11 June.[55]
444192
7 June 2012 (2012-06-07)
30 minutesNicky HiggensJeff Povey7.58
Kat Moon returns and Afia Masood departs.
444293
8 June 2012 (2012-06-08)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisJeff Povey7.41
There was no episode on 11 June due to live coverage of the 2012 UEFA European Championship.[56]
444394
12 June 2012 (2012-06-12)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisKenny Emson7.15
Poppy Meadow returns.
444495
14 June 2012 (2012-06-14)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPerrie Balthazar7.35
There was no episode on 15 or 18 June due to live coverage of the 2012 UEFA European Championship.[57][58]
444596
19 June 2012 (2012-06-19)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPerrie Balthazar7.02
Broadcast at 7.00 pm.[59]
4446–444797
20 June 2012 (2012-06-20)
60 minutesKarl NeilsonMatt Evans8.04

Broadcast on Wednesday at 8 pm as an hour-long episode due to no episodes being shown on 15 or 18 June.[60] There was no episode on 21 June due to live coverage of the 2012 UEFA European Championship.[61]

Ricky Butcher and Diane Butcher return.
4448–444998
22 June 2012 (2012-06-22)
60 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown7.81
Broadcast on Friday at 7.30 pm as an hour-long episode due to no episode being shown on 21 June.[62]
445099
25 June 2012 (2012-06-25)
30 minutesJohn GreeningDaisy Coulam8.24
4451100
26 June 2012 (2012-06-26)
30 minutesJohn GreeningDaisy Coulam8.00
There was no episode on 28 June due to live coverage of the 2012 UEFA European Championship.[63]
4452101
29 June 2012 (2012-06-29)
30 minutesJohn GreeningWendy Granditer7.15

July edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4453102
2 July 2012 (2012-07-02)
30 minutesJohn GreeningRob Gittins8.59
4454103
3 July 2012 (2012-07-03)
30 minutesJennie DarnellCarey Andrews6.43
4455104
4 July 2012 (2012-07-04)
30 minutesJennie DarnellLauren Klee6.21
Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.30 pm due to no episode being shown on 28 June.[64]
4456105
5 July 2012 (2012-07-05)
30 minutesJennie DarnellRob Gittins7.32
4457106
6 July 2012 (2012-07-06)
30 minutesJennie DarnellCarey Andrews7.93
4458107
9 July 2012 (2012-07-09)
30 minutesLee SalisburyPatrick Homes8.25
4459108
10 July 2012 (2012-07-10)
30 minutesLee SalisburySally Abbott8.08
4460109
12 July 2012 (2012-07-12)
30 minutesLee SalisburyMatt Evans7.25
4461110
13 July 2012 (2012-07-13)
30 minutesLee SalisburyWendy Granditer7.16
This is the last episode to credit Bryan Kirkwood as executive producer.
4462111
16 July 2012 (2012-07-16)
30 minutesIan WhiteHeather Robson8.25
This is the first episode to credit Lorraine Newman as executive producer.
4463112
17 July 2012 (2012-07-17)
30 minutesIan WhiteLindsay Williams7.84
4464113
19 July 2012 (2012-07-19)
30 minutesIan WhitePeter Mattessi7.36
Rose Cotton departs.
4465114
23 July 2012 (2012-07-23)
30 minutesClive ArnoldMatt Evans8.46
4466115
23 July 2012 (2012-07-23)
30 minutesClive ArnoldMatt Evans8.11
This episode includes seven minutes of live footage, during which Billy Mitchell carries the Olympic Torch as an official torch bearer as part of the official torch relay for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and Lola Pearce gives birth to her daughter, Lexi Pearce.
4467116
24 July 2012 (2012-07-24)
30 minutesClive ArnoldPete McTighe7.21
4468117
25 July 2012 (2012-07-25)
30 minutesClive ArnoldPete Lawson6.93
There was no episode on 27 July due to the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.00 pm[65]
4469118
30 July 2012 (2012-07-30)
30 minutesIan WhitePete Lawson6.29
Broadcast on BBC Two.[66]
4470119
31 July 2012 (2012-07-31)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPete Lawson6.16
Broadcast on BBC Two.[67]

August edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4471120
2 August 2012 (2012-08-02)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPerrie Balthazar6.09
Broadcast on BBC Two.[68] There was no episode on Friday 3 August.[69][70]
4472121
6 August 2012 (2012-08-06)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisChristopher Reason6.97
Broadcast on BBC Two.[71]
4473122
7 August 2012 (2012-08-07)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisLauren Klee6.11
Broadcast on BBC Two.[72]
4474123
9 August 2012 (2012-08-09)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisLauren Klee5.73
Broadcast on BBC Two.[73] There was no episode on Friday 10 August.[74][75]
4475124
13 August 2012 (2012-08-13)
30 minutesNic PhillipsSharon Marshall8.55
Sharon Watts returns.
4476125
13 August 2012 (2012-08-13)
30 minutesNic PhillipsDaisy Coulam7.49

Dennis Rickman Jnr arrives.

Broadcast on Monday at 9 pm as one of three extra episode this week to make up for no episode being shown on 25 July.[76]
4477126
14 August 2012 (2012-08-14)
30 minutesNic PhillipsDaisy Coulam7.69
4478127
15 August 2012 (2012-08-15)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonJeff Povey8.18
Broadcast on Wednesday at 7.30 pm as one of three extra episode this week to make up for no episode being shown on 3 August.[77]
4479128
16 August 2012 (2012-08-16)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown8.27
4480129
17 August 2012 (2012-08-17)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonJesse O'Mahoney7.99
4481130
17 August 2012 (2012-08-17)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonJesse O'Mahoney7.49
Broadcast on Friday at 9 pm as one of three extra episode this week to make up for no episode being shown on 10 August.[78]
4482131
20 August 2012 (2012-08-20)
30 minutesJohn GreeningRichard Lazarus8.03
4483132
21 August 2012 (2012-08-21)
30 minutesJohn GreeningLauren Klee8.45
4484133
23 August 2012 (2012-08-23)
30 minutesJohn GreeningRichard Lazarus7.79
4485134
24 August 2012 (2012-08-24)
30 minutesJohn GreeningRob Williams7.58
4486135
27 August 2012 (2012-08-27)
30 minutesLance KneeshawSally Abbott8.37
4487136
28 August 2012 (2012-08-28)
30 minutesLance KneeshawDaisy Coulam8.00
4488137
30 August 2012 (2012-08-30)
30 minutesLance KneeshawPaul Quiney7.16
4489138
31 August 2012 (2012-08-31)
30 minutesLance KneeshawColin Wyatt6.75

September edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4490139
3 September 2012 (2012-09-03)
30 minutesIan WhiteCarey Andrews7.80
4491140
4 September 2012 (2012-09-04)
30 minutesIan WhiteKirstie Swain7.95
4492141
6 September 2012 (2012-09-06)
30 minutesIan WhiteWendy Granditer7.49
4493142
7 September 2012 (2012-09-07)
30 minutesIan WhitePete Lawson6.67
4494143
10 September 2012 (2012-09-10)
30 minutesJennie DarnellMarc Pye8.35
4495144
11 September 2012 (2012-09-11)
30 minutesJennie DarnellJeff Povey8.06
4496145
13 September 2012 (2012-09-13)
30 minutesJennie DarnellJeff Povey8.03
4497146
14 September 2012 (2012-09-14)
30 minutesJennie DarnellSimon Ashdown7.62
Janine Butcher temporarily departs.
4498147
17 September 2012 (2012-09-17)
30 minutesRichard LynnPete McTighe8.50
4499148
18 September 2012 (2012-09-18)
30 minutesRichard LynnPeter McKenna8.09
4500149
20 September 2012 (2012-09-20)
30 minutesRichard LynnRob Gittins7.73
4501150
21 September 2012 (2012-09-21)
30 minutesRichard LynnKenny Emson7.67
4502151
24 September 2012 (2012-09-24)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakPeter Mattessi8.27
4503152
25 September 2012 (2012-09-25)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakPeter Mattessi8.26
4504153
27 September 2012 (2012-09-27)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakRebecca Wojciechowski8.00
4505154
28 September 2012 (2012-09-28)
30 minutesPiotr SzkopiakMatthew Barry7.30

October edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4506155
1 October 2012 (2012-10-01)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonBen Tagoe7.90
4507156
2 October 2012 (2012-10-02)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSally Abbott8.32
4508157
4 October 2012 (2012-10-04)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonLindsay Williams7.57
4509158
5 October 2012 (2012-10-05)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown8.10
4510159
8 October 2012 (2012-10-08)
30 minutesSteve FinnMatt Evans8.50
4511160
9 October 2012 (2012-10-09)
30 minutesSteve FinnMatt Evans8.37
4512161
11 October 2012 (2012-10-11)
30 minutesSteve FinnMichael Begley8.28
4513162
12 October 2012 (2012-10-12)
30 minutesSteve FinnNick Hicks-Beach6.79
4514163
15 October 2012 (2012-10-15)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPete Lawson8.49
4515164
16 October 2012 (2012-10-16)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisPete Lawson7.65
4516165
18 October 2012 (2012-10-18)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisCarey Andrews8.49
4517166
19 October 2012 (2012-10-19)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisCarey Andrews7.86
4518167
22 October 2012 (2012-10-22)
30 minutesRupert SuchPatrick Homes8.49
4519168
23 October 2012 (2012-10-23)
30 minutesRupert SuchPaul Mari8.30
4520169
25 October 2012 (2012-10-25)
30 minutesRupert SuchJesse O'Mahoney7.80
4521170
25 October 2012 (2012-10-25)
30 minutesRupert SuchJesse O'Mahoney7.86
4522171
29 October 2012 (2012-10-29)
30 minutesClive ArnoldColin Wyatt8.76
4523172
30 October 2012 (2012-10-30)
30 minutesClive ArnoldWendy Granditer8.34

November edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4524173
1 November 2012 (2012-11-01)
30 minutesClive ArnoldKatie Douglas8.12
4525174
2 November 2012 (2012-11-02)
30 minutesClive ArnoldColin Wyatt7.91
4526175
5 November 2012 (2012-11-05)
30 minutesJohn HowlettPeter Mattessi8.30
4527176
6 November 2012 (2012-11-06)
30 minutesJohn HowlettRob Gittins8.24
4528177
8 November 2012 (2012-11-08)
30 minutesJohn HowlettTom Needham7.84
4529178
9 November 2012 (2012-11-09)
30 minutesJohn HowlettChristopher Reason7.47
4530179
12 November 2012 (2012-11-12)
30 minutesIan WhiteJeff Povey8.68
4531180
13 November 2012 (2012-11-13)
30 minutesIan WhitePete Lawson8.28
4532181
15 November 2012 (2012-11-15)
30 minutesIan WhitePete Lawson5.53
There was no episode on 16 November due to the live Children in Need 2012 telethon.[79]
4533182
19 November 2012 (2012-11-19)
30 minutesIan WhiteCarey Andrews8.84
4534183
20 November 2012 (2012-11-20)
30 minutesLance KneeshawPerrie Balthazar8.39
4535184
22 November 2012 (2012-11-22)
30 minutesLance KneeshawMatt Evans7.77
4536185
23 November 2012 (2012-11-23)
30 minutesLance KneeshawMatt Evans7.95
4537186
26 November 2012 (2012-11-26)
30 minutesLance KneeshawSimon Ashdown8.67
4538187
27 November 2012 (2012-11-27)
30 minutesTim MercierWendy Granditer8.33
Bianca Jackson returns.
4539188
29 November 2012 (2012-11-29)
30 minutesTim MercierMarc Pye7.88
4540189
30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
30 minutesTim MercierPete McTighe7.58

December edit

#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
4541190
3 December 2012 (2012-12-03)
30 minutesTim MercierRob Gittins7.22
Shirley Carter returns.
4542191
4 December 2012 (2012-12-04)
30 minutesRichard LynnRebecca Wojciechowski8.46
4543192
6 December 2012 (2012-12-06)
30 minutesRichard LynnPaul Mari7.62
4544193
7 December 2012 (2012-12-07)
30 minutesRichard LynnJeff Povey7.81
4545194
10 December 2012 (2012-12-10)
30 minutesRichard LynnJeff Povey8.58
4546195
11 December 2012 (2012-12-11)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisJeff Povey8.35
4547196
13 December 2012 (2012-12-13)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisChristopher Reason7.81
4548197
14 December 2012 (2012-12-14)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisChristopher Reason7.45
4549198
17 December 2012 (2012-12-17)
30 minutesMichael Owen MorrisKim Revill8.50
4550199
18 December 2012 (2012-12-18)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSharon Marshall8.29
4551200
20 December 2012 (2012-12-20)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown9.23
4552201
21 December 2012 (2012-12-21)
30 minutesKarl NeilsonSimon Ashdown8.34
4553202
24 December 2012 (2012-12-24)
35 minutesKarl NeilsonMatt Evans9.69
Broadcast at 9.00 pm due to the Christmas schedule.[80]
4554–4555203
25 December 2012 (2012-12-25)
60 minutesJennie DarnellSimon Ashdown11.31
An hour-long Christmas Day special, broadcast at 8.45 pm due to the Christmas schedule.[81]
4556204
26 December 2012 (2012-12-26)
30 minutesJennie DarnellMatt Evans9.46
Broadcast on Wednesday at 8.30 pm as an extra episode for the Christmas period.[82]
4557–4558205
27 December 2012 (2012-12-27)
60 minutesJohn HowlettRob Williams/Colin Wyatt8.85
Broadcast at 8.00 pm due to the Christmas schedule.[83] There was no episode on 28 December.[84]
4559206
31 December 2012 (2012-12-31)
30 minutesJohn HowlettColin Wyatt8.44

Supplemental episodes edit

TitleDirected byWritten byDurationOriginal channelOriginal release date
"Phil on Remand"[85][86]Nigel DouglasRob Gittins14 minutesBBC Online12 March 2012 (2012-03-12)
Phil is on remand in prison for a crime he did not commit. His cellmate, Devon, is pressured by another prisoner, Craig Jenkins, to force him into smuggling in drugs during his family visits. Devon tells the guards about Craig's drug operation and Craig is taken away but Phil shouts to Craig that it was him, not Devon, who told the guards about his operation. Craig sends other prisoners to beat up Phil.
"Happy 18th Lauren?"[87]UnknownUnknown4 minutesBBC Online23 March 2012 (2012-03-23)
The final episode of Lauren's Diaries.
"Billy's Olympic Nightmare"[88][89]Lance KneeshawDaisy Coulam16 minutesBBC Red Button16 July 2012 (2012-07-16)
Billy is set to carry the Olympic Torch through Walford and has 30 minutes before he has to collect the torch. Billy takes a taxicab to the BBC be interview on The One Show but discovers that the other torch bearers have already been interviewed. He is chased out of the studio by a security guard. Billy's next stop is Wembley Stadium and again he discovers the torch bearers have already left. Billy then goes to West Ham United F.C. and catches up with the other torch bearers but unfortunately Billy has lost his pass and is not allowed in. His taxi driver, Hercules, appears with Billy's pass and he takes part in the celebrations. Billy then wakes up in the hair and beauty salon in Walford and it turns out he was dreaming.
The B&B: "Do Not Disturb"[90]UnknownTameka Empson9 minutesBBC Online12 October 2012 (2012-10-12)
Kim attempts to contact a guest who is locked in their room.
The B&B: "The Deadline"[91]UnknownTameka Empson10 minutesBBC Online19 October 2012 (2012-10-19)
Kim has to sign and return her insurance forms by 5pm.
The B&B: "Sunny Side Up"[92]UnknownTameka Empson5 minutesBBC Online26 October 2012 (2012-10-26)
A guest has requested an egg "sunny side up" but Kim has other ideas.
The B&B: "Branching Out"[93]UnknownTameka Empson11 minutesBBC Online2 November 2012 (2012-11-02)
Kim wants to expand her business empire.
The B&B: "The Outtakes"[94]Unknown3 minutesBBC Online14 November 2012 (2012-11-14)
Outtakes from filming.
"All I Want for Christmas"[95]Tim MercierCarey Andrews17 minutesBBC Red Button27 December 2012 (2012-12-27)
Fatboy and Poppy have their dinner on Christmas Day and the next day, Poppy has food poisoning and Fatboy goes to a party.

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