Series 16

January 6, 2000

Steve is humiliated when he finally ventures forth but has the final word. Irene tries to talk to Terry and Mel agrees to meet with Ian to set him straight. Kathy discover her son's lie and heads for the airport once again. Passion is in the air for Ricky.

January 10, 2000

Lisa decides to move out leaving Mark grumpy and upset. Beppe and Sam fall out over Sandra. Terry plans a romantic evening with a punch-line for guilt-ridden Irene.

January 11, 2000

Tensions between Lisa and Mark escalate when he refuses to see a doctor. Rumours concerning Matthew's return worry a nervous Steve and Beppe worries about a stalker. A letter from Wicksy distresses Pat and Irene comes into some money.

January 13, 2000

Mark makes a heartfelt plea to Lisa then takes a bad turn when she leaves the house. Beppe upsets Sam with a serious decision. Ian listens intently to Jeff's advice. Irene has a stroke of luck.

January 17, 2000

Mark's life hangs by a thread as the family gathers round him at the hospital. Ian sinks to new lows in his quest for revenge and Rosa is crestfallen when events force Beppe and Sandra closer together. Irene's windfall elates Terry but, elsewhere, Steve is distressed.

January 18, 2000

Rosa faces her worst fears as Sandra tightens her grip on Beppe and decides to take actions. Steve is terrified that he is being stalked. Pauline despairs and Lisa is distraught when they have words at Mark's bedside.

January 20, 2000

Ian finally snaps, while fists fly in Albert Square. Rosa resolves to destroy Beppe and Sandra's relationship. For his birthday, Phil receives an ultimatum from Lisa and there is more worrying news for Pauline.

January 24, 2000

Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money.

January 25, 2000

Terry has a change of plans which Roy rebuffs. Now he has to come clean to Irene. Meanwhile, Dan has a lock-in at the Queen Vic while Janine has a party that soon gets out of control. The di Marco family remember Guiseppe and Steve gets another shock.

January 27, 2000

Terry's charms work on Irene when he comes up with a surprises anniversary present. Sandra takes desperate measures to spend time with her son. Lisa is faced with a tough decision and Phil is no help. Steve takes extreme measures for self-protection and Kim turns to Fred for advice. Teams for the Vic Vs. Giuseppe's snooker match are decided.

January 31, 2000

Jackie learns some home truths about the close-knit di Marco when she befriends Sandra. It's the night of Queen Vic Vs. Guiseppe's snooker match and more vandalism at Club e20 for paranoid Steve.

February 1, 2000

Pauline's party for Mark turns sombre with Mark's news. Happy Hour at the Vic hits a snag and Irene's new car goes missing. More anguish in store for Steve at Club e20.

February 3, 2000

More high drama at Club e20 when DJ Matt returns for a final showdown with Steve.

February 7, 2000

Sparks fly when Sandra interrupts Rosa's birthday dinner. Phil is made an offer he finds hard to resist and unbelievable Janine makes an effort to make amends for a mean trick on Sonia.

February 8, 2000

A police visit to the car lot gives Roy food for thought over a business deal. Melanie, Natalie, Jackie and Lisa have a girls night out but Lisa's mind is elsewhere and Ian is back in business with uniform staff.

February 10, 2000

Lisa tests the waters with Phil about a new addition to his family. Ricky has a taste of revenge by tossing a spanner in the works when Dan plans some after-hours drinking to send Fred off in style.

February 14, 2000

It is Valentine's Day but Jackie is worried about Steve's state of mind. Teresa warms to Sandra but Beppe is still angry. Martin's romantic evening with Nicky comes to an abrupt end.

February 15, 2000

Roy cannot bring himself to tell Pat the truth and Terry is desperate to find someone to look after the shop while he takes Irene away. Lisa is thrilled when Phil asks her to move in with him until she makes a startling discovery.

February 17, 2000

Ian holds interviews for a nanny and Roy's desperation leads him to desperate measures. Lisa is in turmoil but decides she must confront Phil. Tempers flare when and old face turns up in the Vic.

February 20, 2000

The Vic is locked in due to unexploded bomb. Frank and Peggy announce their plans to move to Portugal. Phil continues his fight with Billy. Lisa tells Phil it's all over. Lisa reveals why Melanie left Ian after their wedding.

February 21, 2000

As Peggy and Dan vie for supremacy at The Vic, Phil gives Lisa an impossible choice. Roy wreatles with his conscience - will he confess all to Frank?

February 22, 2000

As Peggy's suspicions about Lisa grow, Phil refuses to let Roy back out of their deal. Meanwhile, Ian discovers Laura's secret.

February 24, 2000

Steve hides his drug problem from Beppe but Billy is on to him. Phil refuses to let Roy back out of their deal as he tries desperately to sell the dodgy cars. Ian discovers Laura's secret and Peggy's suspicions about Lisa run rampant.

February 28, 2000

Natalie realises she must close her business. Nicky is struggling with Maths. It's Joe's birthday party and Joe overhears Beppe and Rosa talking, and finds out Sandra is his mother.

February 29, 2000

Beppe fights to save his family. Dan resolves to end the war in The Vic. A lucrative proposal tests Roy's resistance.

March 2, 2000

Natalie decides that the dating agency has had its day and Barry tries to lift her spirits with a brilliant idea to save money. When Roy receives bad news from his pension company he worries about his future but Phil has a proposition for him.

March 6, 2000

Ian's bank manager comes to dinner to discuss a loan but the evening goes anything but smoothly. Sonia is devastated to learn that Enrico has another girlfriend and turns to a close friend for comfort but gets a bit more than expected! Roy finds a dodgy deal appealing.

March 7, 2000

Pat stumbles over Roy's secret and Sonia regrets a night of first passion. Peggy reacts to mounting tensions at the Vic and Nicky is encouraged by some sisterly advice.

March 9, 2000

Tensions continue to mount in the Vic until punches fly. Janine gives the car business a new image.

March 13, 2000

Phil does not appreciate Mark meddling in his relationship with Lisa. Ian regrets sacking Laura as his babysitter. Janine sees Roy behaving suspiciously with a package.

March 14, 2000

Janine's suspicions about Roy are growing. Lisa readies herself for single motherhood. As Steve's world begins to fall apart at the seams, Beppe is losing patience.

March 16, 2000

Roy discovers a problem. Ian eats humble pie. Phil makes an important decision.

March 20, 2000

Mark invites Lisa to share and Phil loses his temper when he receives some unwelcome advice from a drunken Melanie. Tensions mount at e20 and Janine's suspicions are confirmed.

March 21, 2000

Beppe and Sandra grow closer, much to Rosa's horror. Janine's detective work around the car lot becomes too much for Roy. And Lisa decides to sell her beloved bike.

March 23, 2000

Rosa decides to take action and makes Sandra an offer. Peggy celebrates her birthday and Janine begins her new job at the Vic. Lisa finds the cat is out of the bag.

March 27, 2000

Roy is in for a trying time when Laura sets Ian's heart on a new car. Terry is having trouble recapturing his lost youth. Phil tells Peggy a few home truths and she responds with one of her own. Mel finds concern over Steve's health.

March 28, 2000

A lonely and confused Sonia confesses her secret to a concerned Natalie. Jackie and Gianni fall out. Lisa reacts unexpectedly to shocking news from Phil.

March 30, 2000

Phil is determined to win Lisa over, but he could be too late. Phil warns Roy he was in much too deep to stop selling the stolen cars. Janine lets out Roy's secret when he refuses her demands.

April 3, 2000

After arguing with Irene, Terry pours his heart out to Melanie but tries to take their friendship one step too far. Beppe is concerned about Sandra's disappearance and Rosa confesses her secret to Irene. Gianni is angry with Jackie until she explains the reasons for her behaviour.

April 4, 2000

Will Peggy reveal Roy's secret? Will Sandra tell Beppe about Rosa's bribe? Will Steve accept Billy's proposition?

April 6, 2000

Pat is on the warpath, when Roy goes missing. An unwelcome guest ruins Rosa's evening and Steve makes a bad decision. Peggy demands the truth from Phil.

April 10, 2000

Janine makes a friend in Billy for dirt on Peggy. Rosa watches helplessly as Sandra plays happy families with Beppe. Irene finds fury when Terry is surprised.

April 11, 2000

As Irene deserts Terry, and Rosa's attempts to win Sandra fail, Barry reveals his private plans to Lisa. Roy's desperation growns when he is rumbled at auction.

April 13, 2000

Ricky's plans cause Robbie and Pat increasing concern, and they make a decision and Natalie arrives home to find Barry in a more-than-amorous mood. Elsewhere, Beppe is shocked when Steve promotes Billy to barman, little knowing the reasons for their sudden friendship.

April 17, 2000

The tension mounts between Sandra and Rosa until Sandra spills the beans. Phil helps himself by helping Roy find a buyer for the cars and Jim helps himself to Dots knickers.

April 18, 2000

Dan starts to feel the heat in the Vic, but discovers some useful information from Janine. Ricky is reeling from his recent trip. Beppe furious at his mother's behaviour, confronts Rosa about the cheque. Peggy goes to the hospital to discuss her surgery and Billy plays games with Steve.

April 20, 2000

Things go from bad to worse for Ricky, with disastrous consequences for all. Roy finds his dodgy stock down a few cars and Melanie wins free fish and chips at Ian's in the prize draw.

April 24, 2000

Miserable Ricky heads East in an emotional two-hander with Phil. After losing his wife, son, and finally his marbles Ricky says an emotional farewell to the Square.

April 25, 2000

There is a shock in store for Mel when she attempts to make amends with Dan. Gianni is left reeling after feeling the full force of Jackie's wrath. Furious at Dan, Phil takes his mood out on Lisa but Peggy may have the final solution to their problems.

April 27, 2000

Phil and Roy are amazed by Peggy's plan to get rid of Dan once and for all after a police visit gives her an idea. Lisa has warning pains and Jamie delivers a warning to Janine.

May 1, 2000

Phil and Lisa have to deal with some shocking news. Mel and Dan are forced to confront their feelings for each other.

May 2, 2000

May 4, 2000

Irene's auntie Maureen arrives. Jackie cooks Gianni a meal to make up. Laura gets a new image, and Billy gives Janine a job to pick up a package at the tube station.

May 8, 2000

Peggy comes home to an unpleasant shock. Jamie and Robbie have a birthday surprise for a depressed Sonia.

May 9, 2000

Phil and Lisa are trying to come to terms with the miscarriage. Steve is increasingly dependent on drugs, and Peggy attempts to eject Dan from the Vic.

May 11, 2000

Frank finds out and gets to grips with Ricky's disappearance, Dan living at The Vic, the car ringing scam and Peggy's involvement. Phil and Roy give their backing to new plans to oust Dan.

May 15, 2000

Frank and Roy prepare for the sting in their scam, but Dan has a nasty surprise in store for them. Jim thinks Wellard the dog has swallowed his ring. Steve retrieves his pills.

May 16, 2000

Dan tips off the police about the car scam. Pat and Peggy try and get Frank and Roy off the hook. Pat finds out the others were all in on the scam and leaves.

May 18, 2000

Pat tells Natalie she's fallen out with Roy but asks Natalie not to tell Barry. Frank goes to see Phil to investigate how the police knew.

May 22, 2000

Barry is looking for Roy. Beppe and Melanie go out on a date but the evening ends in disaster. Peggy asks Pat to forgive Roy.

May 23, 2000

Beppe is rushed to hospital and Frank calls a truce with Dan.

May 25, 2000

Faced with rejection, Roy takes drastic action. As Beppe's life hangs by a thread, Sandra confesses her true feelings.

May 29, 2000

Frank tries to persuade Roy not to confess to the police by turning to Pat for help. Jackie makes a decision about Gianni.

May 30, 2000

Phil puts pressure on Pat. Dot receives a sinister bouquet.

June 1, 2000

Steve takes drastic measures to feed his drug habit, and Gianni's relationship with Jackie is thrown into turmoil.

June 5, 2000

Dan continues his charm offensive with Melanie. Meanwhile, Pat and Roy's marriage is showing signs of strain.

June 6, 2000

Melanie agonises over whether to reveal the truth about Dan. Meanwhile, one of Gianni's conquests outstays her welcome, and Pat and Roy's marriage reaches crisis point.

June 8, 2000

Melanie comes under increasing pressure to rumble Dan as he continues to play the hero. Pat and Roy are back together but Roy's none too pleased with Pat's choice of employer.

June 12, 2000

Lisa is in turmoil. Peggy returns to find Pat working in the Vic. There's bad news for Robbie when Ian finds Wellard behind the counter in the café! Natalie receives a surprise job interview.

June 15, 2000

A dinner date with Jeff leads to a shock for Pauline. Meanwhile, Sandra has a new hairstyle. Dot gets a letter from Zoe about her grandson Ashley who is in hospital with a touch of asthma.

June 16, 2000

When Lisa overhears Dan and Phil discussing going into business together she decides its time for action. Barry's plan to cheer up Natalie backfires when he dresses in women's underwear.

June 17, 2000

Tensions mount as the Vic prepares for kick off, but has a surprise for Dan. Rosa is worried about her sons' relationships, and Sonia struggles to get Jamie's attention.

June 19, 2000

Lisa has some home truths for Melanie. Natalie hands in her notice at the café. Robbie seeks revenge against Frank. Dot teaches Jim a lesson.

June 22, 2000

Dan finally gets his just deserts as Phil exacts payback on his former friend and Melanie must choose whether to stand by Dan or not. Elsewhere, Barry prepares to say goodbye to Natalie.

June 26, 2000

As the deeds to the Vic are given to Peggy, a plot is hatched to break into the pub. Melanie is confronted by Dan.

June 27, 2000

The lads raid the Vic. Gianni gets news of Jackie, while Beppe has a proposition for Sandra.

June 29, 2000

Nicky's lesson with Mr Morris ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Dan's threats continue and Steve seeks out Billy.

July 3, 2000

The di Marco's argue over what to do about the attack on Nicky. Jamie's community service brings him a little too close to Sonia. Rod gets arrested.

July 4, 2000

Ian takes Laura, Peter and Lucy to look at the Beale's Homes building site. Gianni is angry when Beppe tells him Rod is out on bail, and Ian celebrates selling a flat with Laura.

July 6, 2000

As news of Nicky's attack hits the Square, Gianni takes matters into his own hands. Steve visits his mum, Barbara.

July 10, 2000

A journalist is looking for Nicky di Marco. Dan continues to hassle Melanie, so Steve decides to take drastic action. ABBA night in the Vic is a great success.

July 11, 2000

Rosa is worried Nicky hasn't told her the whole truth about Rod, and Gianni gets some devastating news.

July 13, 2000

Rosa tries to get Nicky to open up about what happened with Rod. Steve agrees to buy Phil's half of the health club, and Jamie enlists Robbie's help in tackling the bullying Billy.

July 17, 2000

Nicky has devastating news for the di Marco family. Jamie's big date doesn't exactly go according to plan. Laura discovers there's more to a gift from Ian than meets the eye.

July 18, 2000

Steve is keen to secure a future with Melanie, but she isn't sure how serious he is. Phil's interference costs Lisa dearly. Peggy gets carried away at her cocktail night.

July 20, 2000

Ian is on a collision course with Phil. Laura feels she is being used. Jamie tries patching things up with Sonia.

July 24, 2000

Sandra plans a surprise 30th birthday party for Beppe. Ethel has gone missing. Irene has gone off sex so Terry takes some advice from Jim. Nicky gets upset when someone chats her up at Beppe's party.

July 25, 2000

Asif's plan backfires with dire consequences for Terry and Irene. Ethel makes fruitcake for Martin's birthday. Nicky narrowly escapes being run down as Woody ramraids the launderette.

July 27, 2000

Terry and Irene stagger out of the destroyed shop. Rosa worries about Nicky's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Ashley arrives on the Square.

July 31, 2000

Jeff pops the question to Pauline. Ashley causes havoc for the Fowlers, and Nicky finds it difficult to face people.

August 1, 2000

While Pauline wonders whether she made the right decision in turning down Jeff's proposal, Rosa decides to leave Walford. Melanie tells Steve she'll never marry him.

August 3, 2000

Laura is confused after her night with Ian. There is an emotional farewell after the di Marcos leave Walford.

August 7, 2000

As Irene misses Rosa, Jamie takes drastic action to convince Sonia that he has feelings for her. Janine plots to try and keep them apart.

August 8, 2000

Terry and Jim plan to start a pole-dancing club in E20. Ethel gets drunk in the Vic and almost gets run over by Barry. Ethel tells Dot that she has two months left to live.

August 10, 2000

Irene is furious when Terry returns from a 'business' trip to Soho. Melanie acts drastically to make herself clear to Steve.

August 14, 2000

Ian receives a shock huge bill from the Inland revenue. Dot refuses to help Ethel die. She tells Pauline that Ethel has cancer but wants it kept secret. Steve and Phil play a game of snooker.

August 15, 2000

Despite a widening gulf between him and Irene, Terry presses on with his pole-dancing venture. Meanwhile, Ian tries to sort out his money troubles and Ethel realises that Pauline knows about her cancer.

August 17, 2000

Ethel is too busy having fun to heed Dot's advice. Lisa's attempt to play cupid with for Steve and Mel has an unpredictable outcome.

August 21, 2000

Terry checks out holiday bargains on the internet. Sandra agrees to try for a baby with Beppe. Ethel comes to terms with the fact she is dying from cancer.

August 22, 2000

Terry's plans for a make or break holiday with Irene go from bad to worse. Dot's soul searching leads her to the church.

August 24, 2000

Terry's plans to take a holiday with Irene go from bad to worse. Irene passes her driving test. Dot seeks advice over her dilemma with Ethel's request.

August 28, 2000

Terry, Irene, Roy, Pat, Frank and Peggy visit Spain on a couples holiday. During their holiday, Terry and Irene come to blows as Pat and Frank revisit their past.

August 29, 2000

During their holiday in Spain, Peggy takes Irene off for some shopping plus a bit of holiday fun, while Frank and Pat revisit their past

August 31, 2000

Irene catches Frank and Pat in bed. Terry give Irene an ultimatum - him or a new life away from the him. She leaves him in the road and drives off in a jeep.

September 4, 2000

Ian's misguided affections push Laura to breaking point. Dot indulges Ethel with an evening out.

September 5, 2000

As Ethel's condition worsens, Dot has big decisions to make about her friend's future. Jamie has a night out with Sonia.

September 7, 2000

Frank declares his undying love for Pat. Ethel becomes overwhelmed at her 85th birthday party, so Dot takes her home. There, Ethel reveals that she wants to end it all.

September 11, 2000

Dot has not told anyone about Ethel's death and Pauline tries to get her involved in the funeral arrangements. Terry throws out all of Irene's things and lets himself go.

September 12, 2000

Worried about his friends, Jim tries to help both Terry and Dot with mixed results. Barry's diet continues to go badly as do Jamie's attempts to be alone with Sonia.

September 14, 2000

Pat and Frank are pushed together by their unsuspecting spouses. Terry has decided to make a fresh start. Dot receives some shocking news about Ethel's will.

September 18, 2000

On the day of Ethel's funeral, the arrival of a new family in Walford is about to change things for ever. Dot breaks down in tears at the funeral. Afterwards Pauline distributes Ethel's presents in the Vic.

September 19, 2000

Pat and Roy discuss the arrival of Mo. Lynne applies for the job at the café. Peggy is concerned about Frank. Pat gets her own back on Mo which makes Frank proud.

September 21, 2000

Dot's struggle with her conscience reaches crisis point. Zoe pursues Jamie but Sonia soon puts a stop to her. Frank makes a momentous decision. Phil offers Lynne the job in the café, despite Ian's reservations

September 24, 2000

Dot confesses to Pauline about assisting Ethel's suicide. Frank plots to get Roy out of the way. Ian faces the wrath of the Slaters and loses. Charlie and Mark agree that Zoe can work on his stall to pay for the damage.

September 25, 2000

Sparks fly when Laura falls out with Ian and into the arms of someone else's boyfriend. Meanwhile, the Slater girls are the stars of the Queen Vic's karaoke night.

September 26, 2000

Lynne is upset with Garry. Dot finds herself in trouble with the police. Meanwhile, Danny Harrison finally catches up with Ian.

October 2, 2000

Laura comes to a decision about her future with Ian. Frank warns Pat he will not give up his pursuit easily. Garry continues to lust after Kat.

October 3, 2000

Frank is still chasing Pat and arrives on her doorstep in nothing but a bowtie. Peggy is cooking Frank a special meal. There's more bad news for Ian on the business front. Dot is shoplifting again. Mark hires Zoe on his stall.

October 5, 2000

Peggy's suspicions about Frank's infidelity lead to a discovery when she visits the portacabin. Meanwhile, Sandra is under pressure to leave Beppe.

October 9, 2000

Jack wants for an answer from Sandra about going away with him. Little Mo arrives to stay at the Slaters. Kevin chains himself to the Slaters gate to get Kat's attention. Laura turns down a new job. Frank and Pat continue their affair.

October 10, 2000

Frank takes ever greater risks in his pursuit of Pat. Laura helps Ian out as his finances continue to cause problems. Sandra is nearly caught out by Beppe. Natalie calls an ambulance for Barry.

October 12, 2000

It's a year today since Charlie's wife died and the whole Slater family are thinking of what she meant to them. Peggy buys Frank a new mobile phone so they can be in constant touch. Barry returns from the hospital - he really did have high blood pressure. Mo tells Pat that she knows about Frank. The debt collector frightens Laura at Ian's house. Sandra starts packing to go with Jack but Joe wants to go to Leicester with Beppe. Sandra asks Beppe for money and he signs a blank cheque which she makes out for £1000. Beppe listens to the tape Sandra's given him in the car and decides to turn back. Sandra is waiting for Jack but its Beppe who arrives.

October 16, 2000

Beppe is shocked to discover what Sandra is scheming. Meanwhile, Pat tells Frank that she is leaving.

October 17, 2000

After visiting the clinic, Mark makes life-changing decisions. Sonia has bought tickets for a gig for Robbie for his birthday.

October 19, 2000

Tensions between Pat and Mo finally come to a head. Robbie gets the birthday present of his dreams

October 23, 2000

Upon Roy's return from Manchester, Pat is finally forced to choose between Roy and Frank. Meanwhile, Kat's efforts to get her man take several people by surprise.

October 24, 2000

Melanie overhears some gossip. Frank and Pat continue their subterfuge. Sonia and Jamie arrange things so they can be alone together. When alone with Jamie, Sonia unexpectedly goes into labour.

October 26, 2000

Martin disobeys Pauline and goes to the Queen Vic. Melanie thinks that Steve has slept with Kat, while Sonia has her baby on the sofa.

October 30, 2000

Sonia gets a visit from a social worker and tells her to take the baby away. Peggy invites Roy and Pat out for dinner. Ian has everyone chasing him for payment. Frank offers Little Mo a job as a cleaner. Ian goes home drunk and tries to bed Laura.

October 31, 2000

Frank gives Pat an ultimatum over Roy. Ian receives a demand that could see him spiralling into disaster. Beppe has to keep Joe in the E20 while working. Sandra finds out and tells him she'll see him in court. Laura is sick of Ian and quits her job. Frank prepares to leave with Pat.

October 31, 2000

Pat and Frank start packing to leave, not realising that neither of them have told Peggy or Roy. Phil smells a rat. Pat changes her mind, but it's too late - Peggy has found out. Meanwhile, Jamie decides to visit Sonia in hospital.

November 2, 2000

There are explosions of a different kind as Albert Square celebrates Bonfire Night and Frank has a lot to answer for.

November 6, 2000

The Square is reeling from the news of Pat and Frank's betrayal as Peggy and Janine come to blows. Ian takes another loan from the bank.

November 7, 2000

Phil's anger erupts as Peggy fails to cope. He smashes up Frank's portacabin with a baseball bat. Jamie does not feel like celebrating his 18th birthday. Meanwhile, Pauline receives a worrying call from Michelle and Janine is looking for somewhere to live after Peggy kicked her out.

November 9, 2000

Pat comes out of hiding as Roy plans his future. Ashley causes trouble and gives unwelcome news to Dot. Ian has the smile wiped from his face by Danny.

November 13, 2000

Nick returns to Albert Square. Roy shows a new side to his character as he begins to put his life in order. Martin is worried about Sonia. Ian is hopeful about business.

November 14, 2000

An awkward encounter at work makes Peggy face some uncomfortable truths, and Phil turns up the heat. Pat is surprised to learn that a woman called Audrey is opening a B and B on the Square. Nick helps Martin out.

November 16, 2000

Beppe is on tenterhooks as he awaits the outcome of the custody case. Eddie has an unwelcome blast from the past. Garry's persistence with Kat has dire consequences.

November 20, 2000

Kat is increasingly isolated as she tries to tell the truth about Garry. Time is running out for Ian as bankruptcy looms. Sonia thinks more about having Chloe adopted.

November 21, 2000

Melanie is suspicious as Steve and Kat get friendly. Mark is back in the Square and finds some unwelcome house guests.

November 23, 2000

Ian has just an hour to raise £13,000 before his meeting, and is forced to turn to the most unlikely of people. Meanwhile, Laura prepares to leave. Mark is annoyed by Nick's presence and Steve helps Melanie out in the Vic.

November 27, 2000

As Ian hits rock bottom, Laura has some tough decisions to make. Robbie receives an offer he can't refuse.

November 28, 2000

A trip ends in disaster for Robbie, Kerry, Zoe and Jamie. Nick sees Eddie reprimanding Ashley and has words with him. Sonia is having Chloe adopted and Martin does not know.

November 30, 2000

Sonia is confronted by Jamie on his return from Southend. Jim and Phil are not impressed when Melanie tells them about the charity Christmas pin up calendar. Mo's knickers turn up in an unexpected place.

December 4, 2000

Pauline returns from holiday to find an unwelcome guest. Eddie is in trouble when money vanishes from Mark's stall. Melanie is still looking for men to do the charity calendar.

December 5, 2000

As Ian struggles to cope, the Queen Vic calendar is stirring up more problems for Melanie. Pauline is suspicious to learn that Nick has moved into the flat next door. Steven runs away when he learns of Ian's financial difficulties.

December 7, 2000

Dot finds the importance of her day in court overwhelming and Mark is unaware of the course of action that she is planning to take. Nick and Ashley make mischief of their own and Mark is forced to confront an old enemy. Martin fights Ashley.

December 11, 2000

Dot spends an uncomfortable first night in prison. Sonia returns to school to face the gossips. Laura saves the day when Albert Square's Christmas tree lights fail.

December 12, 2000

Nick embarks on a new business venture. Eddie tells Pauline the truth about his past and later she finds the cashbox. Billy and Kat take Little Mo shopping for Trevor's homecoming, but he disapproves and beats her up. Jim visits Dot in prison.

December 14, 2000

Ian faces his creditors, which include Phil and Pauline. The creditors' meeting is even worse than Ian had anticipated. Nick has a gift that Martin wasn't expecting.

December 18, 2000

Nick is back supplying drugs around the Square including Martin. Kathy writes to Phil saying she is getting remarried, but Lisa hides the letter.

December 19, 2000

Phil discovers that Lisa has burnt the letter from Kathy. He warns her that nothing comes between him and his son. Steve's furious to discover Beppe is selling his share of E20 to Phil. Peggy resumes her place behind the bar at the Queen Vic. Natalie tries to convince Roy and Barry to have Pat over for Christmas dinner. Ashley asks Martin who his drug supplier is.

December 21, 2000

A vicious confrontation in the Queen Vic threatens to disrupt the season of Christmas goodwill. Sonia confronts Jamie and is horrified and angry by what he has to say.

December 25, 2000

Sonia tells Jamie who Chloe's father is. Lisa and Melanie argue - Lisa throws wine over Melanie. Later, Phil and Melanie end up in bed together.

December 25, 2000

Emotions run high in Albert Square as Jamie punches Martin. Lisa returns home and Phil hits her. Peggy smashes up the Vic.

December 26, 2000

Trevor looks for Little Mo. Jim has a go at Sonia about Martin being the father of her baby. Jim discusses Jamie's revelation with Pauline and Mark. Mark questions whether Sonia is really sure Martin is the father. Jim defends Sonia but Pauline doesn't believe a word of it. Melanie tells Phil that yesterday was a mistake and she regrets it. Phil does not believe her. In defence of her son, an angry Pauline marches over to the Jacksons and slaps Sonia across the face. She tells her to keep her filthy lies to herself!

December 28, 2000

Pat secretly helps Natalie with their party. Martin gets drugs from Nick, then he and Asif get drunk. Ashley joins them. Nick finds drugs on Ashley.

December 31, 2000

Peggy finds New Year's Eve is not worth celebrating. Mo has a shock when the youngsters throw a party at the Slaters'. Nick's angry with Martin for giving drugs to his son. Barry and Natalie arrange their anniversary party.