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EastEnders 8th November 2025
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00:00Music
00:04Music
00:26Music
00:28Sam!
00:32Sorry, I can't go.
00:58I can't go.
01:28What are you doing?
01:33Nigel.
01:36Claire.
01:53You all right?
01:55I've got to be in the library all day.
01:57Can you spare five minutes?
01:58There's just something I want to talk through with you.
02:00I've got to go.
02:03He died away in that library forever if he could.
02:08What are you doing?
02:10You ain't got more than a fiver in here, have you?
02:12Harry, what are you doing?
02:14Darling, this has got to stop.
02:15Look, I know going to Oaky's wake was hard, all right?
02:18But you can't keep going round and round like this.
02:20It'll be the last time, I promise.
02:21That's what they all say.
02:22How can you do this?
02:24Your dad, he's...
02:25Look, once it goes to trial, he'll get off.
02:28And then he'll be home.
02:29Just help me out.
02:31Okay?
02:33Or I'll have to tell George about that bun you've got in the oven.
02:35Tee's up.
02:36I wish you'd have phoned me, told me you was coming.
02:41Your mum would be...
02:43ashamed of me for letting us...
02:44I wish you'd have phoned me, told me you was coming.
02:53Your mum would be ashamed of me for letting us drift apart like that.
03:06You deserved so much better than me, Claire.
03:07Listen.
03:08Listen.
03:09You are the kindest man that I have ever met, do you know that?
03:11When I was a little girl, everyone else just treated me like I was a nuisance, but not you.
03:26No, you've always took the time to talk to me and...
03:41But now, um, I've really got to go.
03:46Okay?
03:47Listen, I can help her after school and in the holidays as well.
04:00You're a good boy, Denzel.
04:02There's always people in need over Christmas and many hands make light work.
04:06Yeah, well, um, I've got to check my diary, you know, because, you know, I've got social events.
04:10Dad's staying at a mate's house.
04:18Oh, yeah?
04:20Try calling me and texting me.
04:23Yeah.
04:26I just wish I knew what to say to her.
04:31I've got to go to school anyway.
04:32See you later.
04:34See you.
04:36I'll see you.
04:37See you later.
04:38See you later.
04:41He shouldn't be feeling guilty.
04:43He didn't do anything wrong.
04:44It was Howie.
04:46No, it's father and son.
04:48It can be complicated.
04:51Why does it feel like you're not just talking about Howie and Denzel?
04:57Who would have thought that?
05:00Mr. Perfect Dr. Truman has a restraining order against him.
05:04Josie would have torn him into shreds if she was here.
05:09That's what she said to Denise.
05:11He is Patrick's son, Keir.
05:13Until we know the whole truth, he deserves our support.
05:17And, Kim, there is no shame in admitting that you miss Howie, you know.
05:21Ah, Lauren!
05:22You're well busted.
05:23Excuse me?
05:24Excuse me?
05:25Excuse me?
05:26Yeah, yeah.
05:27Mum dumps both kids on her babysitter and takes her day off at work so she can, er, what,
05:32hang around and do nothing all day?
05:33Right, well, first of all, Peter is their dad so he's not exactly babysitting, is he?
05:35Is he?
05:36And, second of all, you know, I am allowed a little bit of time on my own, you know?
05:39Self-care is a thing, even for mums.
05:40So you're not sneaking off to buy my birthday present then?
05:41Yeah, right.
05:46As if.
06:0018th id.
06:05Yeah, right. As if. Eighteenths ain't even really important anymore, you know. It's not
06:12really a big deal. It's more about 21st, it's even 16th. Just keep your nose out of my business,
06:18all right?
06:19I told you, I don't want anything, Lauren.
06:22Yeah, yeah.
06:23For real!
06:24Ooh, Zoe! Ooh, listen, I'd love to catch up. It's been years. Let's do brunch sometime.
06:34Yeah? You didn't seem too surprised to see me.
06:37Well, bad pennies show up, that's what we do.
06:40Thing is, I've been having some trouble. Someone's been making frets, trying to mess with my life.
06:44And then out of the blue, here you are. Well, like I'd come all the way from Spain, for you.
06:50So you don't mind if I run and tell Phil I've seen you then?
06:55All right, five minutes. I'm not here.
07:04All right? Yeah, you all right, mate?
07:11I think I might ask Claire to the filming.
07:15Oh, it's nice of you, by the way. Thank you for letting her have all that money.
07:19Money? What? What money? What are we talking about?
07:23From the, um...
07:30I, uh...
07:32I didn't ask Claire what she wanted it for. I thought she might be in trouble.
07:36Yeah, it can't have been Claire, all right? You ain't seen her for years. This woman, what does she look like?
07:42Blonde. Um, middle-aged.
07:49Look, I've got things to do, all right? So if you've got something to say, can you just say it?
07:53Someone's been stalking me.
07:55Well, it ain't me.
07:56You sure? You got fooled for trying to ruin my life.
07:59Yeah, and I feel bad for the way that I treated you in the past, but it wasn't personal.
08:04Look, I'm here to sort my own life out, right? Not mess with yours.
08:08You're lying. You're up to something.
08:12Do you know, it sounds like you've been getting nothing but hassle since you've been back.
08:15So why are you still here?
08:18I asked about you a couple of times when Cat and Phil were playing happy families.
08:23I got the impression that you and her weren't exactly in touch.
08:27Look, I get it, right? Families, they're not all they're cracked up to be.
08:31Time was. Phil would have done anything for me, but...
08:35Now, look, just tell me the truth. Why are you here? Why now?
08:40Because you showing up ain't no coincidence.
08:42Not everything is about you, sweetheart.
08:45Me and Ricky, all right? That's all I care about.
08:51We're not that different, you and me. We never were.
08:55Whoever's got it in for you, it ain't me.
09:01I've been knocking your door down. Your boy said a beer.
09:18Whoever's got your knickers in a twist, I ain't got time for it.
09:20Yeah, well, you better make time.
09:22Because I'm a middle-aged blonde bird, nicked 20 grand out of my safe this morning.
09:25So what, you got some scam going, eh? You trying to get Teddy off the hook or something?
09:29If all it took was money, don't you think I'd have done it by now?
09:32It wasn't me. I mean, I can't be the only blonde in your life.
09:35Hey, coacher. Look at this.
09:39Poor Harry.
09:40Yeah, he'll be tough on him.
09:42Thinks a word of his dad.
09:44I've got to get to work.
09:45Sure.
09:47Er, Kwame?
09:48Yeah?
09:49Could you check on him for me?
09:51Of course.
09:52Gene, you can't keep doing this, all right? I've got enough on my plate without doing your job and all.
10:02Call me back, please.
10:04Just talk to me.
10:05Oi, you old slapper!
10:13Ha!
10:14Know your name, then?
10:15Oh, it's good to see you found your level, Kat.
10:18Sweeping up other people's faggings.
10:20I own the boozer now, so don't bother popping in.
10:23You put a stamp on the place yet?
10:25If I go into the ladies, am I going to find it stacked with a pile of leopard print bob roll?
10:30Last time I saw you, you ruined my marriage.
10:32Oh, come on. I did you a favour.
10:34A favour?
10:35And you know it.
10:36Who wants to be married to a pound of bacon for the rest of their life?
10:40Anyway, there's a lot to be said for being single.
10:42It weren't your decision to make, and I ain't single.
10:44I married Alfie again.
10:46Well, I'll say one thing for you, Kat.
10:48You do like her Greatest Hits album.
10:51Please don't tell me you're brave enough to mess with my family again.
10:55What, Zoe?
10:57I've got bigger fish to fry.
10:59Ripping someone off? On the run?
11:01It's either one or the other with you.
11:03Oh, it's been lovely chatting, Kat. It really has.
11:05But I've got to go now.
11:06I've got an airport lounge and complimentary cocktails with my name on them.
11:10Woo!
11:11All right.
11:12So where'd you get all that then?
11:15Oi! Oi!
11:16She went that way.
11:17The wrong un.
11:18Oh, hello, darling.
11:19Listen, I really need to see you, OK?
11:20OK, come in.
11:21OK, come in.
11:22OK, come in.
11:23OK, come in.
11:24Where is it, George?
11:25Where is it, George?
11:26Cojo, I want you me checking on you.
11:27Oh, hello, darling.
11:28Listen, I really need to see you.
11:29OK?
11:30Listen, I really need to see you.
11:31Listen, I really need to see you.
11:32OK?
11:45Can I come in?
11:46Where is it, George?
11:49Cojo, I want you me checking on you.
11:50We saw the paper.
11:51Look, it's going to be tough on you, we know that.
11:52But it sounds like Teddy's trying to do the right thing.
11:53Meaning what?
11:54What are you talking about?
11:55Well, pleading guilty.
11:56What?
11:57No, you wouldn't do that.
11:58What are you talking about?
11:59Well, I just read it.
12:00I mean, as soon as you knew.
12:01But I'm sorry, I wouldn't have come round if I realised you.
12:04No, no, no.
12:05I'm sorry.
12:06I wouldn't have come round if I realised you.
12:07No, no, no.
12:08No, no.
12:09No, no.
12:10No, no.
12:11No, no.
12:12No, no.
12:13No, no.
12:14No, no.
12:15No, no.
12:16No, no, no.
12:17What do you mean he's been killing?
12:18There's meant to be a trial.
12:19No, what do you mean he's been killing?
12:20There's meant to be a trial.
12:21No, what do you mean he's been killing?
12:22There's meant to be a trial, George.
12:23No.
12:24Listen.
12:25No.
12:26Sentence tomorrow.
12:27No.
12:28Come here.
12:29Just watch.
12:30Just hang on.
12:31Two family businesses opening in as many weeks.
12:33Wolf is not going to know what's hitting.
12:34Yep.
12:35Everyone's excited.
12:36Mum sent me a posthew tie that I am absolutely never going to wear.
12:39Lee sent me a thumbs up emoji.
12:40That meant a lot.
12:41And Nancy called me big-headed because I made my business after myself.
12:42Twice.
12:43So, who?
12:44Your dad would be so proud of you.
12:45I'm sorry, Karen's not here, darling.
12:46He called.
12:47He said good luck.
12:48Anyway, he said he'd take Lexi to see Bernice.
12:49I know so.
12:50Well, we can still party.
12:51Let's do it.
12:52Come on!
12:53Mum!
12:54There he is.
12:59Come here, darling.
13:00Oh, God.
13:01Mm-hm.
13:02Mom.
13:03There he is.
13:04Come here, darling.
13:05Looks all Kolleginnenweet.
13:06Watch out.
13:07Oh, God, you fu...
13:08Mom, come here.
13:15Help me!
13:16Oh, there he is. Come here, darling.
13:21Oh, God, you. Come on.
13:26You want to slow down? No bloke is worth drowning your sorrows over.
13:29True that. True that.
13:31And if it ain't good vibes, you know what I'm interested?
13:34Because I know my value, yeah?
13:36Zoe knows her value, yeah?
13:38And good for her.
13:40Turns out that Annie ain't all that.
13:43Tell me something I don't know.
13:45Well, I don't think you know that his divorce wasn't exactly a common old garden break-up.
13:50And how's that?
13:52Well, his wife, ex-wife, whatever you want to call her,
13:55she got a restraining order against him.
13:58Yes, and Zoe found out, packed up her bags and blocked him on everything.
14:05The man's been moping ever since.
14:08And where's she gone?
14:09Well, I don't know. I'm not a keeper. You're a mum, innit?
14:12Can I have a word?
14:14I'm with you. How about any donations for the Christmas soup kitchen?
14:17Yeah, yeah. Ask Alfie.
14:21I know people have busy lives, you know, but...
14:24Do you know that it was this time last year that I found Nigel?
14:27Lord knows who is going to be the poorest soul that I need to help this year.
14:38Two thousand quid!
14:40Yeah, yeah!
14:41I beg your pardon?
14:42I'm sitting in my car.
14:44And Lauren texted me to say she could get around two thousand pounds.
14:47So, the soup kitchen can have all of it!
14:51All of it! All of it!
14:53Listen, I don't want anything more to do with Harry, yeah?
14:56Anything connected, I don't want it.
14:58I want your good vibes, yeah?
15:00Peace and love!
15:02Hallelujah!
15:03Joy!
15:04What's the fight?
15:07Get off!
15:09What did you get up to in them toilets?
15:11Wasn't Jean supposed to clean them this morning?
15:13Don't tell me.
15:14Okay, right, she hasn't come in, actually.
15:15What is the point?
15:16Look, Zoe's moved out of Anthony's and I don't know where she's gone.
15:19She's ignoring my calls, my texts, everything.
15:21Well, I thought you weren't going to give him space.
15:22That was the whole idea about her moving out.
15:24She's trying to protect us from whoever's doing all this.
15:26I can still worry about her. I'm still her mum.
15:28Okay, I know, I know, sweetheart.
15:30She's a grown woman, but for what it's worth, I think you should just, you know,
15:35just back off a little bit, yeah?
15:37These stinks!
15:41Here, drink this.
15:46Sorry.
15:47Feeling better?
15:54Did you ever hurt someone?
15:57Yeah, frankly.
15:58Not that I'm proud of it, but...
16:02Where's this coming from?
16:04No, no, no.
16:15I saw a man get beaten to death once.
16:17I was just a kid, but, um...
16:21It turned out the man, the victim...
16:24Well...
16:27It was my real dad.
16:30It was complicated.
16:33Sorry, I didn't know.
16:38Of course not.
16:41Listen.
16:43Yeah.
16:44Thanks.
16:47My point is...
16:50I grew up with a dad who I knew was capable of doing terrible things.
16:56Violent things.
16:58And when you're their son, it's hard not to think you're gonna do the same.
17:03But you have to learn to separate yourself from them.
17:06My dad has done nothing but look out for me my whole life.
17:11And now he's gonna spend years inside for something he didn't even do.
17:17Hang on, I mean...
17:20Of course you wanna think the best of him, but...
17:23If he's pleading guilt...
17:24He's only doing that because he thinks he has to.
17:31To protect me.
17:36What were you saying?
17:40I didn't want to.
17:43I was just trying to save Kojo.
17:48So...
17:50Kojo is in danger, eh?
17:55You did this.
17:57You killed Oki.
18:03It was an accident.
18:05I panicked.
18:07My dad said that he'd sought it and I...
18:10I let him...
18:12There was no evidence. I thought that he'd get off.
18:16Harry, Harry, listen.
18:18I watched...
18:20What happened to my dad.
18:22I was just a kid.
18:25But like I said...
18:27I just watched.
18:28And even though I didn't know the whole story...
18:31I still felt terrible guilt.
18:34So right now you have to make a decision.
18:37Do you understand?
18:40Either you let your guilt drag you down even further than you already are...
18:44Or...
18:46You have to find a...
18:49A new way through this.
18:52No matter how hard it is.
18:53I didn't even say you were coming.
18:54But it was also last minute and...
18:56Anyway, you know me.
18:58I'll go where the wind takes me.
18:59I've texted you.
19:01Just leave me on read.
19:03Did you get that video I sent you of Charlie last week?
19:05I think she's so chatty now that's amazing.
19:06Last time you saw her, she was just this little thing.
19:07And now she's like a proper human.
19:08I just love her so much.
19:09I just love her so much.
19:10I know you wish that I was more like other mums.
19:11You know, nagging at you to pick up your dirty socks and...
19:12Showing up to things.
19:13Showing up to things.
19:14Yeah.
19:15Yeah.
19:16Yeah, I should have done things differently.
19:19But not differently.
19:21I should have done things differently.
19:23I know you wish that I was more like other mums.
19:26You know, nagging at you to pick up your dirty socks and...
19:27Showing up to things.
19:29Yeah.
19:30Yeah, I should have done things differently.
19:32But not differently.
19:34I really wish I had it in me to be the mum that you deserve, Ricky.
19:51But you're right.
19:53I know I ain't been enough, but that don't mean I don't love you.
19:57I'm so proud of you, darling. Look at you.
19:59You've got so much potential, you know? You can do anything.
20:04Go anywhere you want in your life.
20:07Take Charlie with you. Why not?
20:09Why are you talking like this?
20:11Because there's things I need to tell you.
20:14And that's why I came over, because I wanted to tell you in person.
20:18Don't worry, everything's gonna be alright.
20:22I'm gonna make sure that your future's set up.
20:25No matter what.
20:27No matter what?
20:29What's that supposed to mean?
20:31Do you know the best thing that a parent can give a kid?
20:34It's a leg up.
20:36Money.
20:37And a lot of it...
20:38Mum, I don't want your money.
20:39No, I don't mean for now.
20:41I'm gonna put it in an account and it's gonna earn you interest.
20:44And then when you decide what you wanna do with your life, you'll be there.
20:50I ain't giving you much.
20:53Please, just let me give you this.
20:54If you're looking for Zoe, she ain't here.
20:55And thanks to you, my family's been torn apart.
20:57Thanks to me? How'd you get there?
20:58She's accused Tommy of being her stalker.
20:59But I know better, yeah?
21:00It's funny how this all started after you showed up.
21:01Zoe ain't that into you, so the best way to keep her close is to keep her scared, yeah?
21:04You think a man like me would mess about painting scary messages?
21:05As far as I can see, she wants nothing to do with you.
21:06So take the hint and knock this on the edge, yeah?
21:07Or I'll make it a while.
21:08You are a man like me.
21:09If you're looking for Zoe, she ain't here.
21:10Thanks to you, my family's been torn apart.
21:11Thanks to me?
21:12How'd you get there?
21:13She's accused Tommy of being her stalker.
21:14But I know better, yeah?
21:15It's funny how this all started after you showed up.
21:17Zoe ain't that into you, so the best way to keep her close is to keep her scared,
21:20yeah?
21:21You think a man like me would mess about painting scary messages?
21:24You think a man like me would mess about painting scary messages?
21:27As far as I can see, she wants nothing to do with you.
21:30So take the hint and knock this on the end, yeah?
21:33Or I'll make sure that you don't get off with a restraining order this time.
21:48What the hell are you doing here?
21:50That'd be nice.
21:51No, no, no, just dropping in here, like getting into skip school.
21:54What do you want this time?
21:56I'll just ignore him, okay?
21:57I came here because I wanted to see you.
22:00Now I've done that, I've got to go.
22:02You can't just go. You haven't even seen Charlie yet.
22:06Why don't you just come round for dinner?
22:07Darling, listen, I'd love to, all right, but I can't.
22:10If I go to the airport now, I might be able to blag myself a cheap flight back to Spain.
22:14Yeah, bye then.
22:17You are the only good thing that I've done with my life.
22:21Just know that.
22:24She was talking about sending me money, but putting it in an account for me when I'm older.
22:36She's probably speeding you a line, isn't she?
22:38Sounds about right.
22:39No, Dad, I'm serious.
22:41She was acting really weird.
22:44It's like she was never going to see me again or something.
22:46What are you doing here?
22:57What have you said to him?
22:58Just told me everything.
23:00About saving Kojo.
23:02Killing Hokey.
23:04But you should be proud of him.
23:05Because at least he knows the difference between right and wrong.
23:09Are you ready?
23:10Let's go.
23:11Go home.
23:13Go where?
23:14I can't let Dad do this.
23:17Were you ever going to tell me?
23:18Of course I was.
23:19When the time was right.
23:21Nicola, you lied to the police.
23:23You're letting an innocent man go down.
23:25Doesn't that matter to you?
23:27Harry, I've got that money.
23:28You know, the cash.
23:29Don't you want it?
23:30Whoa, whoa.
23:31You're giving him money for drugs?
23:32Hey, Harry.
23:33You told me the truth.
23:37Off your own back.
23:38No one forced you.
23:39So you have to ask yourself why.
23:42Because of my dad?
23:43Yeah.
23:44So what sort of man did he teach you to be?
23:46The sort of man that stands up or the sort of man that runs away?
23:49That's easy enough for you to say when it isn't your kid facing the dock.
23:52If it was Junior, Gina or Anna, I would say the same thing.
23:55Yeah, say the same thing or do the same thing.
23:59Look, darling.
24:00You haven't thought this through, all right?
24:01What about your brother?
24:02How's he going to cope with you inside?
24:03And you've got to think about what your dad wants.
24:04Just shut up for a minute and let me think.
24:11They'll put me on Ramond, won't they?
24:13Yeah, probably.
24:14Ramond, why are you even thinking about that?
24:16I'll pack a change of clothes.
24:17No, Harry.
24:19Don't do this.
24:21Please.
24:24Darling, I'm begging you.
24:28I'm sorry, Mum.
24:31Hey, it's a bit early for the hard stuff.
24:52Listen, son.
24:57Nobody knows better than me that relationships, they ain't easy.
25:03The marriage is a breakup.
25:04People say things they don't really mean.
25:06No, I know, I know, I know.
25:07It ain't as simple as that.
25:09You don't know anything!
25:10So just back off!
25:11Harry, how are you going to cope in prison?
25:24Oh, he's got mates, they'll have you on day one.
25:26Nicola, don't.
25:27Look, if you do this, it won't just be you that goes down.
25:30Me and your dad will be done for conspiracy.
25:32Perverting the course of justice.
25:33You lied, so it's your problem.
25:35And yours.
25:36What are you talking about?
25:36If he does this, I'll be having your baby in prison.
25:41What?
25:43I'm pregnant.
25:50Sam!
25:52Come here.
25:56Ricky said you offered him some money.
25:57Why?
25:59Is it a lie?
26:00Or are you just messing with his head?
26:02Of course not.
26:03So you are trying to buy him, then?
26:05Get him to love you for your money?
26:07Because there ain't much else to love you for, is there?
26:08Oh, that's a bit harsh, Jack.
26:09He was scared.
26:10He says you're talking to him like you might not ever see him again.
26:14All right, he's worried.
26:15Because he's a little boy with a big R.
26:17Me on the other hand, I'm older and wiser.
26:20You're up to something, aren't you?
26:21You're in trouble.
26:22What have you done?
26:24Well, you scammed someone out of something.
26:25Now they're coming after you.
26:27Hey, for what?
26:28What, are you planning to scam?
26:29Someone and what, you think it might go wrong?
26:31You're unbelievable, you are.
26:33You don't change, do you?
26:35You're still the same lying, manipulative...
26:37I'm dying, Jack.
26:40I found a lump.
26:44I'm dying.
26:45Details of organisations offering help and support with cancer
26:58are available on the Action Line pages of the BBC website
27:01or you can call free of charge at any time
27:04to hear recorded information on 08000 560 190.
27:09I know.
27:09Music by Ben Thede
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