Lorraine insists that it is better for the truth to come out. But both Tiffany and Nigel might disagree..

Dan has some explaining to do after an early morning surprise for Tony and Simon. Clare decides to intervene and try to sort out Nigel's problems.

After his row with Simon, Tony faces a difficult day. Nigel keeps his distance from Grant but Lorraine visits him and opens her heart.

Nigel wants to get fit. Lorraine wants to spend more time with Grant, Gita is worried about her hospital appointment, and Pat and Roy return from honeymoon.

Frankie tells Alan about sleeping with Tony. Ricky finds the Arches closed. Phil gets drunk, then mugged. Tiffany confronts Grant and Lorraine after Bianca tells her the truth.

Lorraine finds a flat but is worried what Joe will think. Gita gets the all clear from the fertility clinic but is worried what Sanjay will say and keeps it a secret.

Kathy spends the day contemplating her future with Phil. Peggy and Grant have words after she sacks Lorraine, and Gita attempts to talk to Sanjay about a sensitive issue.

Billy has a day off school and Blossom looks after him in the cafe. Pauline throws Craig, Stuart and the other gang members out of the launderette. Robbie stands up to the gang.

Ian wakes up Huw and Lenny by playing loud music from his car. Peggy visits Phil but later makes Kathy feel guilty. Robbie wants to take up boxing.

Alan hears of Billy being caught up in an armed raid. Phil agrees to start counselling. Robbie is learning to box. Huw and Lenny start cab driving.

Phil embarks on a very important journey. Kathy fears what the future might hold. Gita struggles to get through to Sanjay.

Pauline is on the warpath with Tony. Peggy reaches the end of a long battle but her plans seems insensitive to Kathy. An adventure for Billy turns into a nightmare for Carol.

Robbie secures a job interview. Grant returns from Fiji and Billy is a prime witness in a court trial.

Tension increases at The Vic. Ricky has some unwelcome visitors.

Ricky gets arrested for his connection to stolen cars but will he keep quiet about Phil's involvement?

Tiffany returns from Spain and Sanjay is back from India with his mother in tow. Mark has a chat with Martin about the disappearance of some money from Ruth's purse.

Martin is caught grafittiing on the Community Centre. Later, he and his friends burgle Carol's house. Tiffany moves back with Tony and Simon. Sanjay's mother moves in.

Joe's religious experience takes an unexpected twist while the Fowlers confront some unpalatable home truths.

Tiffany tells Bianca how much she enjoys being a mother, and Grant makes his position clear. Sarah is devastated when she pays an unannounced visit to Alistair.

Developments at the fellowship take their toll on Sarah, while Ricky's plans to marry Bianca come up against a major setback.

Bianca receives some earth shattering news concerning Ricky. Huw and Lenny's party is brought to an abrupt end.

Ricky finds himself at the center of the mystery surrounding Sarah's disappearance, while Ted is simply bent on revenge.

Frankie is forced to face some home truths. Robbie is released by the police, but Ted tracks him down at home and renders him unconscious.

The Jacksons face a family crisis. Grant and Lorraine are at loggerheads, but Ricky and Bianca try to work out their problems.

Ted, having been arrested and spending a night in the cells, is released on bail. Grant, Tiffany and Tony go to get their blood tests done, to find out who Courtney's father is.

Ian is convinced he is being haunted by a ghost from the past. Tiffany has some good news from Grant.

Tiffany finally gets some good news from Grant about getting a divorce. Pauline grows increasingly worried about Martin's behaviour.

Ricky has to attend court and is shocked when he hears his sentence. Phil feels sorry for him and Ricky is worried about Bianca's reaction. Huw and Lenny decide it's time to confess.

Tiffany and Grant find their patience tested to the limit by Aunt Sal after she loses baby Courtney. Terry and Irene struggle to keep their night of passion a secret.

Tony learns Terry and Irene's secret. Will he be able to accept their love? Kathy is at the vicarage with Alex. Will Phil regret his behaviour?

Boxing day festivities continue downstairs at the Vic while upstairs tempers flare and a violent story unfolds.