EastEnders – Season 15 (1999)

E1

Episode 1 January 4, 1999 30m

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It is New Years Day and the morning after Tiffany's death. Grant won't leave his room, Frank blames himself, Terry, Louise and Simon grieve. Meanwhile, Peggy opens up the Vic as usual.

E2

Episode 2 January 5, 1999 30m

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Flowers pile up where Tiffany died. Frank feels isolated from Peggy who is torn between him and Grant. Matthew betrays Huw with the Market Cellar gigs.

E3

Episode 3 January 7, 1999 30m

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Grant clears out Tiffany's things. Saskia turns up. Matthew has his 18th birthday. Frank gets his car back. Louise visits Courtney. Susan tells Michael about her retreat.

E4

Episode 4 January 11, 1999 30m

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Terry is not coping well with Tiffany's death. Steve narrowly misses running over Melanie. Grant and Louise form an uneasy alliance. Ruth makes shocking discovery - she's pregnant!

E5

Episode 5 January 12, 1999 30m

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It is Tiffany's funeral and emotions are running high. Sonia finds her letter to Bianca, who threatens Louise at the wake in the Vic. Ruth sees a doctor for confirmation.

E6

Episode 6 January 14, 1999 30m

1724

Terry's gone back into his original state and just wants to be left alone and stay in bed. Peggy decides to hire another barmaid while Grant's not feeling up to working.

E7

Episode 7 January 18, 1999 30m

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Dot's gossip makes Peggy support Grant over the attempted murder charge. Louise leaves Walford. Tony thinks Simon cannot cope. Ricky confronts Bianca about Tiffany's letter.

E8

Episode 8 January 19, 1999 30m

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Lily comes up trumps with the lads. Ricky pressures Bianca to go to the police. Steve and Melanie get together but should they be watching their backs?

E9

Episode 9 January 21, 1999 30m

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Beppe gets a huge shock when he reads Tiffany's letter to Bianca. Now he has the evidence to clear Grant's name he knows he should hand it over to the police - but will he?

E10

Episode 10 January 25, 1999 30m

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Beppe is suspended. Grant punches him for burning the letter. Mary discovers Ruth's pregnancy and is sworn to secrecy. Sarah catches Terry snooping.

E11

Episode 11 January 26, 1999 30m

1729

Grant and Simon are unhappy with the verdict at Tiffany's inquest. Ruth tells Dr Fonseca that Mark is not the baby's father. Rosa is called because Luisa and Bruno are not coming back.

E12

Episode 12 January 28, 1999 30m

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Lisa tells Michael she will be asking for a transfer to another market. Terry surprises Irene by taking her to the registry office instead of the bank.

E13

Episode 13 February 1, 1999 30m

1731

Beppe has an unpleasant surprise for Bianca. Grant struggles with a difficult decision and Terry and Irene return to the Square.

E14

Episode 14 February 2, 1999 30m

1732

Will Grant give in to Terry and Simon? Mary pressurises Ruth to tell her the truth but gets an unexpected answer.

E15

Episode 15 February 4, 1999 30m

1733

Simon and Terry fall out over Courtney. Frank has some unwelcome news. Grant and Peggy are reconciled.

E16

Episode 16 February 8, 1999 30m

1734

Mark suffers from side effects and stops taking medication. Steve finishes with Saskia, who is willing to be his mistress. Nina talks to Grant about letting Terry see Courtney.

E17

Episode 17 February 9, 1999 30m

1735

Grant finds Terry with Courtney. Michael accepts a job offer in Leeds as Lisa is being set up to take his present job. Mary realises that Conor is the father of Ruth's baby.

E18

Episode 18 February 11, 1999 30m

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Nina and Grant are reconciled. Frank talks to Grant about Peggy and moving in to the Vic. Mark and Conor find out about Ruth's baby as she returns to Glasgow.

E19

Episode 19 February 14, 1999 30m

1737

It's Valentine's Night in Albert Square. Terry books an Elvis stripper-gram for Irene. Peggy books a romantic singer. Meanwhile, Matthew witneses Steve attacking Saskia.

E20

Episode 20 February 15, 1999 30m

1738

Steve has apparently accidentally killed Saskia. Matthew helps bury the body. He takes the security camera tape and lies to Steve that it has been destroyed.

E21

Episode 21 February 16, 1999 30m

1739

Peggy tries to get Frank to settle on a date for their wedding. Peggy offers Nina her job back. Grant moves his stuff into the Vic must to the disgust of Jamie.

E22

Episode 22 February 18, 1999 30m

1740

Jamie notices Matthew's behaviour. At the Vic Matthew drinks too much and Steve takes over. Grant and Phil decide to let Terry not Simon see Courtney.

E23

Episode 23 February 22, 1999 30m

1741

Terry hassles Grant about seeing Courtney. Jeff asks Rosa out. Conor leaves Walford to see Ruth. Peggy attempts to tell Frank about her breast lump.

E24

Episode 24 February 23, 1999 30m

1742

Annie asks Grant to manage her new gym. Claudia, Saskia's sister arrives in Walford. Rosa invites Jeff out. Meanwhile, Terry won't let Simon see Courtney.

E25

Episode 25 February 25, 1999 30m

1743

Lilly and Dot run into Jeff. Dot is cool with him. Peggy faces the music as fears for Courtney's safety mount. Grant and Tony make a desperate journey to look for her.

E26

Episode 26 March 1, 1999 30m

1744

Tony rescues Simon. Peggy tells Phil about her lump. Sarah has a crisis of faith. Jeff ponders his Valentine's card. Barry considers joining a dating agency.

E27

Episode 27 March 2, 1999 30m

1745

Peggy visits the consultant for tests. It's Simon's first day back at the stall. DCI Mason asks questions about Saskia. Bianca hears about the christening party.

E28

Episode 28 March 4, 1999 30m

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Matthew's afraid to talk to the Police. Jeff enlists Dot's help. Peggy plans the christening. Louise returns to the Square and instantly argues with Bianca.

E29

Episode 29 March 8, 1999 30m

1747

An accident changes the face of the Queen Vic forever. Peggy and Frank are on tenterhooks all day waiting for the biopsy results. Jamie sees an opportunity for a profit.

E30

Episode 30 March 9, 1999 30m

1748

Frank and Peggy finally learn the truth. Barry can't believe his luck at the salsa class. Matthew panics when the lads get a nasty surprise.

E31

Episode 31 March 11, 1999 30m

1749

Peggy makes a tough decision. Baby Liam's Christening makes him the centre of attention. An overheard conversation has dramatic results for Simon.

E32

Episode 32 March 15, 1999 30m

1750

Louise and Gianni rescue Simon from the burning flat, while Frank is concerned about Peggy

E33

Episode 33 March 16, 1999 30m

1751

Peggy goes into hospital for her operation, while Terry suspects Irene of being unfaithful. Martin breaks into Phil's car and steals the stereo.

E34

Episode 34 March 18, 1999 30m

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Frank is worried about Peggy after her operation. Annie suspects Steve and Matthew, who starts to panic. Barry offers to be Natalie's agency partner.

E35

Episode 35 March 22, 1999 30m

1753

Frank gives Peggy a honeymoon cruise for her birthday. Tony and Luca fight over Sarah. Tony gets arrested. Barry and Natalie set up a dating agency. Melanie moves in with Ian.

E36

Episode 36 March 23, 1999 30m

1754

Sarah and Tony make up after the incident with Luca. Peggy comes out of hospital. Roy talks to Dr Fonseca about viagra and Martin burgles Matthew's house.

E37

Episode 37 March 25, 1999 30m

1755

Jamie and Martin are in trouble over goods stolen by Martin. Peggy looks at herself in the mirror and breaks down. Jeff and Rosa argue over Nicky. Roy answers an impotence advert.

E38

Episode 38 March 29, 1999 30m

1756

Peggy and Pat shop for Peggy's wedding dress. Ricky will be Frank's Best Man. Pat warns Barry about Natalie. Alex warns Melanie about Ian. Roy goes in search of Viagra.

E39

Episode 39 March 30, 1999 30m

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Grant returns. Phil tells him that Peggy has been ill but she fails to persuade him to attend the wedding. Matthew breaks into the Fowlers' to look for his missing items.

E40

Episode 40 April 1, 1999 30m

1758

Jimmy the driver of the wedding car arrives and decides to call on his old friend Frank. Pat slaps Grant and orders him to see Peggy.

E41

Episode 41 April 5, 1999 30m

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Pat is shocked that Roy has taken Viagra without seeing a doctor. Gianni spends the night with Louise and sneaks out the next morning.

E42

Episode 42 April 6, 1999 30m

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As Matthew struggles to meet Martin's ultimatum, Melanie gets cold feet about Ian.

E43

Episode 43 April 8, 1999 30m

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Ian and Melanie's first official date seems to be a success. He returns home for his wallet and catches Martin stealing from it; he calls the police.

E44

Episode 44 April 12, 1999 30m

1762

Huw and Carrie get back together. Tony moves himself into Simon's flat but walks out when Simon says he's not ready. The police arrange to see Martin.

E45

Episode 45 April 13, 1999 30m

1763

Pat finds Roy having an attack in the kitchen. He hides the Viagra as Barry arrives for breakfast. Dr Fonseca is called and diagnoses a panic attack.

E46

Episode 46 April 15, 1999 30m

1764

Sarah accompanies Tony to the Vic where a surprise party has been organised. Tony talks of his travel plans while Terry gives his opinions about foreigners and European regulations.

E47

Episode 47 April 19, 1999 30m

1765

Steve is trying to track down Matthew who is hiding. Barry tries to question Roy about his problems. Lilly invites the whole Square to her party.

E48

Episode 48 April 20, 1999 30m

1766

Gareth is still round the Square but there are thugs after him and he owes them money. Sonia and Nicky spend some time in Beale's Market.

E49

Episode 49 April 21, 1999 30m

1767

Irene wants to go to Dot's party but Terry and Sarah have other plans. Matthew decides to collect the stolen video from the police station.

E50

Episode 50 April 26, 1999 30m

1768

Will Lilly fend off the attentions of her neighbours? Melanie drowns her sorrows.

E51

Episode 51 April 27, 1999 30m

1769

Melanie has not been to bed and has a hangover. Louise receives a letter from Simon in Amsterdam and tells Pauline she has decided to leave Walford to be with him.

E52

Episode 52 April 29, 1999 30m

1770

Melanie and Ian take a good look at their relationship, while Natalie wonders whether she has one at all, and Rosa takes Gianni to task.

E53

Episode 53 May 3, 1999 30m

1771

It's May Day Bank Holiday and Melanie goes on a picnic with Ian and his family. Dot buys herself and Lilly personal attack alarms.

E54

Episode 54 May 4, 1999 30m

1772

Claudia wants Steve to go to Scotland with her to identify a woman she thinks is Saskia. Lisa tries to persuade Melanie to have a word with Ian for undercutting prices.

E55

Episode 55 May 6, 1999 30m

1773

Steve and Claudia have broken down and spent the night in the car. Sonia has a party. Nicky has a terrible stomach-ache. Steve stares at the woman whom Claudia thinks is Saskia.

E56

Episode 56 May 10, 1999 30m

1774

Claudia and Steve find out that the woman isn't Saskia and return home. Matthew dreams about Saskia. Ian decides to close the café and have it cleaned after being accused of poisoning Nicky.

E57

Episode 57 May 11, 1999 30m

1775

Melanie is stunned after the attack. Dot suggests the Square starts up a neighbourhood watch scheme again. Josie gets the job at the surgery.

E58

Episode 58 May 13, 1999 30m

1776

Roy is worried about his doctor's appointment. Annie asks the bank for more time. Dot visits the doctors. Barry and Natalie go to a restaurant for a meal.

E59

Episode 59 May 17, 1999 30m

1777

Bianca returns to Walford and accuses Natalie of sleeping with Ricky. Frank and Peggy return from their honeymoon to discover Josie has left the Vic.

E60

Episode 60 May 18, 1999 30m

1778

Bianca is annoyed that no-one told her Natalie was back, Robbie tells Ricky to tell her that Natalie is back good. Lilly is still depressed after the attack. Gianni asks Melanie out on a date but she turns him down, before changing her mind.

E61

Episode 61 May 20, 1999 30m

1779

Grant is shocked by Annie's admission. Lilly makes a life changing decision. Teresa pushes Matthew to breaking point - Will he reveal the truth?

E62

Episode 62 May 24, 1999 30m

1780

Can Matthew persuade Teresa not to reveal his terrible secret? Barry pays for his night of passion with Natalie. Melanie encourages Lisa to embark on a new romance.

E63

Episode 63 May 25, 1999 30m

1781

Teresa makes a decision about Matthew. Peggy chooses to face a difficult day alone. Robbie gains a new housemate, but a mistake by Lenny costs him dearly.

E64

Episode 64 May 27, 1999 30m

1782

A phone call spells trouble for the Jackson family. Is Pat about to tell Roy the truth about her feelings for him and lose him for good?

E65

Episode 65 May 31, 1999 1h 00m

1783 - 1784

Barry and Natalie decide to find somewhere to live together. Carol pays a surprise visit. Steve is trying to annoy Grant in the gym. The Jacksons try to come to terms with the truth. Will Alex's attempts to help Courtney be the cause of disaster for the Mitchell household?

E66

Episode 66 June 1, 1999 30m

1785

Phil tells Jamie not to go to work. He explains that he wants words with Ian without an audience. Concern grows for Courtney's welfare. Alex decides to intervene.

E67

Episode 67 June 3, 1999 30m

1786

Carol and Sonia are finding it hard to settle at the lads' house. Melanie and Lisa resolve their differences. Bianca publicly denounces Natalie in the Vic.

E68

Episode 68 June 4, 1999 30m

1787

Phil collects Grant from the police station after his release on bail. Grant voices his suspicion that Bianca grassed him up to Social Services.

E69

Episode 69 June 7, 1999 30m

1788

Bianca is gobsmacked when Grant snubs her in the Vic. Teresa is dismayed when Rosa invites Matthew round to dinner. Carol is delighted when her boyfriend Dan pays a surprise visit.

E70

Episode 70 June 8, 1999 30m

1789

Steve is shaken when he buys his paper. The discovery of Saskia's corpse is front page news. Grant anxiously prepares for the second visit from Social Services.

E71

Episode 71 June 10, 1999 30m

1790

Steve is worried as the police search steps up and searches for Matthew. Rosa is worried when she can't find the week's takings.

E72

Episode 72 June 11, 1999 30m

1791

The di Marco's house is in a state of high tension. Peggy reacts with fury after Grant tells her about his partnership in the health club.

E73

Episode 73 June 14, 1999 30m

1792

Dan invites Carol and the kids to Southend for the weekend, to give them all a chance to get to know each other. Sarah reprimands Terry for giving Irene a hard time.

E74

Episode 74 June 15, 1999 30m

1793

Roy has spent most of the night on the sofa, trying to make sense of the past. Sonia continues to give Carol a hard time. She's not accepting Dan's holiday offer.

E75

Episode 75 June 17, 1999 30m

1794

Pat tells Roy that she doesn't think Barry can handle the truth. Steve goes over his statement with Mason and Steele.

E76

Episode 76 June 21, 1999 30m

1795

Bianca has a terrible shock when she meets her mother's new boyfriend. The net tightens on Matthew and Teresa as Steve and Gianni draw ever closer.

E77

Episode 77 June 22, 1999 30m

1796

Dan and Bianca seize a chance to talk alone. 9Robbie anxiously waits for Becky to arrive for their date. Will Matthew leave Theresa at the mercy of Steve?

E78

Episode 78 June 24, 1999 30m

1797

Time is running out for Matthew and Teresa as they desperately try to escape from Steve.

E79

Episode 79 June 28, 1999 30m

1798

As the police close in around the Square, Matthew relies on the CCTV video to clear his name.

E80

Episode 80 June 29, 1999 30m

1799

Matthew, devastated by news that the vital tape has been wiped, tries to convince DI Steele how scared he was. Bianca loses her temper over Janine but later apologises to Frank.

E81

Episode 81 July 1, 1999 30m

1800

Lenny questions Matt's innocence and Bianca tries to hide her feelings for Dan.

E82

Episode 82 July 5, 1999 30m

1801

How will Teresa cope with her first visit to Matthew in prison? Can Irene persuade Rosa to enter a local competition?

E83

Episode 83 July 6, 1999 30m

1802

Bianca and Ricky are on the move after Grant's birthday party turn sour. Irene's attempt to support Terry's singing ends in humiliation.

E84

Episode 84 July 8, 1999 30m

1803

Teresa receives some painful news from Matthew. Natalie and Ricky go shopping and buy a surprise present for Bianca.

E85

Episode 85 July 12, 1999 30m

1804

Irene and Rosa row over a room-changing competition. Phil and Grant witness Ricky and Teresa kissing. Bianca tells Dan that she will tell Carol about their past if he refuses.

E86

Episode 86 July 13, 1999 30m

1805

Dan asks Carol an important question. Ricky and Carol plan a big surprise for Bianca which goes horribly wrong.

E87

Episode 87 July 15, 1999 30m

1806

Bianca is reeling after her kiss with Dan and could it be the end of the road for Barry and Roy.

E88

Episode 88 July 19, 1999 30m

1807

Nina's past returns to haunt her. Natalie and Pat have had enough of Barry and Roy's behaviour.

E89

Episode 89 July 20, 1999 30m

1808

Irene wins a decorating contest but doesn't think much of prize. Bianca receives a rejection letter from a college but Carol tells her to keep trying.

E90

Episode 90 July 22, 1999 30m

1809

Is Barry and Natalie's relationship already on the rocks? Dot has a very public brush with the law.

E91

Episode 91 July 26, 1999 30m

1810

Beppe consoles Matthew and Teresa, coaching them for what lies ahead. Terry anxiously prepares for his first professional gig at the Vic.

E92

Episode 92 July 27, 1999 30m

1811

Matthew is terrified. Under questioning, the more he tries to extricate himself, the more he arouses DI Steele's suspicions. Nina is nervous as Dean threatens her in the Vic. Dot makes front page news.

E93

Episode 93 July 29, 1999 30m

1812

Dan and Bianca continue to meet secretly. Carol receives a letter about Alan's temporary custody of Billy. Matthew sends Sarah a prison visiting order.

E94

Episode 94 August 2, 1999 30m

1813

Dan and Bianca continue to meet secretly. Carol receives a letter about Alan's temporary custody of Billy. Matthew sends Sarah a prison visiting order.

E95

Episode 95 August 3, 1999 30m

1814

Jamie is aware of Billy's return and grafittis the Square in frustration. Sarah visits Matthew in Prison. Carol narrowly misses catching Dan and Bianca in a passionate clinch.

E96

Episode 96 August 5, 1999 30m

1815

Billy is refused more money by Grant. Natalie and Barry make up after a heart to heart with Pat. Meanwhile, Ricky confronts Bianca.

E97

Episode 97 August 8, 1999 30m

1816

Pauline hosts a dinner party but Mel forgets and Ian breaks up with her. Nina agrees to become Beppe's flatmate. Gianni offers Sarah a job at the restaurant.

E98

Episode 98 August 9, 1999 30m

1817

Steve receives a couple of unlikely visitors while Bianca's future is looking promising.

E99

Episode 99 August 10, 1999 30m

1818

Melanie arrives in Devon in search of a cab but the streets are deserted. Ian has taken Steven to Bev's so they can see the solar eclipse.

E100

Episode 100 August 12, 1999 30m

1819

Dan misses Billy's court hearing, Carol is furious. Beppe tells Grant that he now owns the club. Ian and Mel announce their engagement.

E101

Episode 101 August 16, 1999 30m

1820

Barry and Natalie visit her family. Bianca becomes upset in her college interview and returns to her hotel room miserable and alone, until there is a knock on her door.

E102

Episode 102 August 17, 1999 30m

1821

Terry finds he was not as lost as he thought, but he and Irene continue to row. Dan shows Bianca around Manchester. Barry meets Natalie's family and sees their true colours.

E103

Episode 103 August 19, 1999 30m

1822

Bianca and Dan make the most of their last hours together. Natalie wants to go home. Dan leaves Bianca at the station telling her he will not leave Carol.

E104

Episode 104 August 23, 1999 30m

1823

As Pat tries to counsel a distressed Bianca, Beppe presents good news to his family.

E105

Episode 105 August 24, 1999 30m

1824

There's a nasty surprise in store for Bianca and an unwelcome reminder of the past for Grant. Meanwhile, Pat and Roy's relationship takes an unexpected turn.

E106

Episode 106 August 26, 1999 30m

1825

The Mitchell and Di Marco brothers mark out their territory and Phil has a plan to make the opening night of E20 one to remember.

E107

Episode 107 August 30, 1999 30m

1826

It's a troublesome opening night at E20. Bianca and Ricky reveal their plan to move to Manchester. Bianca tells Pat that Carol is pregnant. Mark keeps a watchful eye on Melanie.

E108

Episode 108 August 31, 1999 30m

1827

The reality of prison closes in on Steve. Beppe turns the tables on the Mitchells and Lisa is shocked by Lilly's gossip about Mark.

E109

Episode 109 September 2, 1999 30m

1828

Peggy makes an announcement at Ian and Melanie's engagement party. Barry tries to propose to Natalie but Gianni pushes him in the cake. Carol discovers Dan's torn picture of Bianca.

E110

Episode 110 September 5, 1999 30m

1829

Carol discovers the truth about Bianca and Dan. Dan ruins Phil and Lisa's evening and Barry proposes to Natalie. Ian believes Barry is trying to steal the limelight.

E111

Episode 111 September 6, 1999 30m

1830

Carol throws Dan out of the house and forces Bianca to confess to Ricky. Frank and Pat console Ricky. Alone and distraught, Carol finds solace in a bottle of vodka.

E112

Episode 112 September 7, 1999 30m

1831

After Ian and Mel's engagement party Carol and Ricky are in shock about Bianca and Dave. Pauline asks Dot to live with her. Sarah visits Matt in prison and meets Hutch.

E113

Episode 113 September 9, 1999 30m

1832

Ricky starts divorce proceedings against Bianca. Bianca tries to talk Carol out of an abortion. Meanwhile, Teresa hands out invites for her party.

E114

Episode 114 September 10, 1999 30m

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Carol decides to tell Dan the truth, knowing that he will be enraged. Dan threatens Bianca, but will Ricky have the final say.

E115

Episode 115 September 13, 1999 30m

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E116

Episode 116 September 14, 1999 30m

1835

Lisa wakes up on Phil's sofa and is late for work. Sam is upset about what happened between Grant and Beppe. Teresa is trying to juggle work on the stall and in the restaurant.

E117

Episode 117 September 16, 1999 30m

1836

Phil's life is in turmoil as past comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Matthew faces danger in prison.

E118

Episode 118 September 20, 1999 30m

1837

Matthew goes into solitary after being beaten up. Kathy arrives back in the Square and there is a mysterious young man looking for the Hills'.

E119

Episode 119 September 21, 1999 30m

1838

Love is in the air for Grant and Nina. Kathy's return puts a strain on Phil's new romance

E120

Episode 120 September 23, 1999 30m

1839

Pauline apologises to Jeff. Melanie and Jamie return from the police station. Terry suspects that Troy might be gay. Rosa offers Jackie a job at the restaurant.

E121

Episode 121 September 27, 1999 30m

1840

Grant and Kathy spend the night together, which they both agree to forget. Nina sees Grant come out of Ian's house where Kathy is. Phil tells Grant he wants to try again with Kathy.

E122

Episode 122 September 28, 1999 30m

1841

Peggy tries match-making Kathy and Phil. Grant gets an unexpected visit. Terry becomes impatient with his guest.

E123

Episode 123 September 30, 1999 30m

1842

Gianni gets Jackie to do mundane tasks in the restaurant. Mark tells Kathy to keep an eye on Melanie and that Jackie is Steve's sister. Phil tells Grant that he asked Kathy to stay.

E124

Episode 124 October 4, 1999 30m

1843

It's the opening of Matthew's murder trial and tensions are high.

E125

Episode 125 October 5, 1999 30m

1844

The odds are mounting against Matthew and Steve. Grant confesses to Phil that there's a problem with the loan arrangement.

E126

Episode 126 October 7, 1999 30m

1845

Jamie and Doctor Stewart testify in Steve and Matthew's trial. Melanie and Kathy argue over Ian and Alex. Nicky is unsuccessful at the model agency. Carol has to leave as her gran is ill.

E127

Episode 127 October 8, 1999 30m

1846

Grant and Phil take control of a threatening situation. The verdicts are revealed.

E128

Episode 128 October 11, 1999 30m

1847

Phil and Grant badly underestimate their opponents. Steve and Matthew have to come to terms with the harsh reality following their trial verdict.

E129

Episode 129 October 12, 1999 30m

1848

There's been an explosion in the Arches and Jamie has a narrow escape. Phil and Grant quickly realise who is responsible.

E130

Episode 130 October 14, 1999 30m

1849

Billy is horrified to discover that he has sent Grant and Phil into a deadly situation. Sam and Beppe try to avert a tragedy.

E131

Episode 131 October 18, 1999 30m

1850

Phil is dangerously ill in hospital. Jeff is planning his new business venture. Robbie and Sonia return from their nana's funeral. Dot helps out in the bar and Jackie tries to apologise to Michael.

E132

Episode 132 October 19, 1999 30m

1851

Phil is still in hospital with a punctured lung and tensions erupt when Peggy and Sam have an argument. Meanwhile, Martin and Asif are still chasing Nicky.

E133

Episode 133 October 21, 1999 30m

1852

While Phil realises that his life is still in danger, Irene finds herself in an embarrassingly intimate situation. Roy makes Barry a very happy man.

E134

Episode 134 October 25, 1999 30m

1853

As Natalie worries about the cost of her wedding, Phil, who is recovering at the hospital believes his missing brother Grant is still alive.

E135

Episode 135 October 26, 1999 30m

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Phil tells Peggy about Grant sleeping with Kathy. Jeff has his hot date with Pauline and Jackie has an accident at the Arches.

E136

Episode 136 October 28, 1999 30m

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Martin's prank has dire consequences for Jackie and Gianni. Lisa raises the alarm and all gather at the collapsed Arches.

E137

Episode 137 November 1, 1999 30m

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Steve acts the hero while the Brighton gang head off for their weekend away. Fred attempts to tell Melanie the truth while Melanie is in for a surprise.

E138

Episode 138 November 2, 1999 30m

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Down in Brighton, a vulnerable Melanie falls for Steve's charm. Mick is in for a shock and an annoying Janine is heading for trouble.

E139

Episode 139 November 4, 1999 30m

1858

Ricky rescues a drunken Janine from the incoming tide. Steve leaves Melanie with a choice after their dalliance. Beppe comes after Sam and finds her with Ricky.

E140

Episode 140 November 8, 1999 30m

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Phil is back from hospital. Janine surprises Frank by turning up at the Vic. Robbie is stressed. Beppe won't tell Sam about Brighton. Janine runs away after an argument with Frank.

E141

Episode 141 November 9, 1999 30m

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Frank is beside himself with worry after Janine's disappearance. Meanwhile, Kim is told to lose weight by the casting agency.

E142

Episode 142 November 11, 1999 30m

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Frank receives some interesting news about his wayward daughter, while Sam gets short shrift from Beppe. Meanwhile, Irene has an eventful evening at the sixties night.

E143

Episode 143 November 15, 1999 30m

1862

Natalie's upset because she's had a letter from her dad explaining that he can't pay for her wedding - Pat tries to help by offering to hold it at her house. Beppe tries to apologise to Ricky for hitting him.

E144

Episode 144 November 16, 1999 30m

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Irene has to spend the night alone with Troy. Martin takes revenge on Jackie by flooding her flat. Andrea wants to pay for Barry and Natalie's wedding. Phil wanders aimlessly round his house.

E145

Episode 145 November 17, 1999 30m

1864

Peggy arrives back at the Vic and Frank is delighted. Troy and Irene spend the night together. Peggy tries to get hold of Phil, she and Jamie go to see him but he won't talk.

E146

Episode 146 November 18, 1999 30m

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Peggy is distraught after falling out with Phil. Doctor Fonseca examines Lucy, who is poorly, but he can't find a reason for her symptoms. Troy and Irene continue their affair.

E147

Episode 147 November 22, 1999 30m

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Melanie arrives back from her extended holiday. Steve notices her in the Square but she informs him she's decided to stay with Ian. Jeff is concerned that Melanie spent some time with her mother, but Melanie won't discuss what they talked about.

E148

Episode 148 November 23, 1999 30m

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Frank has a nasty shock for Janine. Melanie has a disturbing vision of the future. Dot disrupts Irene and Troy's love nest.

E149

Episode 149 November 25, 1999 30m

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Jamie climbs the scaffolding and paint-sprays 'Free Matthew Rose' on the bridge. Janine leaves the Vic at 3.00am drinking and admires the graffiti. Peggy shows an Estate Agent round the Vic. Kim succeeds with the modelling job at the agency. Dot is appalled at the graffiti and vows to find the culprit. Troy arranges a little love nest for himself and Irene, and they meet secretly. Frank is losing patience with Janine. Melanie tries to tell Ian she can't marry him but before she can say anything, he breaks down and tells her that Lucy may have cancer.

E150

Episode 150 November 29, 1999 30m

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Melanie tries to break off the engagement. Andrea returns to help with Natalie's wedding. Doctor Harvey tells Ian that Lucy will need more tests. Frank tries to get Phil and Peggy on speaking terms again. Jamie finds Phil drunk.

E151

Episode 151 November 30, 1999 30m

1870

Peggy announces the sale of the Queen Vic. Lisa finds out that Phil has been drinking heavily. Andrea promises not to interfere with Natalie's wedding plans. Melanie feels trapped into marrying Ian.

E152

Episode 152 December 2, 1999 30m

1871

Lucy goes into hospital for her biopsy. Peggy and Frank tell Janine that they will buy a flat in Walford when she comes to visit. Jackie and Gianni talk about buying the Queen Vic.

E153

Episode 153 December 6, 1999 30m

1872

Phil continues to drink through the day. Troy and Irene get passionate. Melanie's unable to call things off and now both Terry and Gianni want to buy the Queen Vic.

E154

Episode 154 December 7, 1999 30m

1873

Irene deceives Terry to spend a night with Troy. Phil has a surprise visitor. Melanie considers cancelling her wedding. Natalie's dinner party is not very successful.

E155

Episode 155 December 9, 1999 30m

1874

Natalie tries to rescue Barry from her mother's clutches. Janine gets her hooks into Jamie. Phil gets Dan as a new lodger. Pat spots Irene and Troy kissing passionately.

E156

Episode 156 December 13, 1999 30m

1875

Ian is cross when Melanie starts working in the Vic. Irene panics when Pat finds out her secret. Natalie has a nasty shock as her wedding preparations spiral out of control.

E157

Episode 157 December 14, 1999 30m

1876

There's heartache for the Butchers as Frank makes a horrific discovery about Janine. Irene tries to find the courage to end her dangerous affair with Troy.

E158

Episode 158 December 15, 1999 30m

1877

Melanie is determined to enjoy her last days of freedom. Steve is on hand to help her. Amsterdam deals a bitter blow to Barry as his stag night ends in disaster.

E159

Episode 159 December 20, 1999 30m

1878

Kathy returns to the Square, so do the hens and stags. Meanwhile, Barry tries to change Natalie's mind.

E160

Episode 160 December 21, 1999 30m

1879

Sam tries to make peace over Christmas lunch. Peggy and Frank have their hands full with Janine.

E161

Episode 161 December 23, 1999 30m

1880

Frank and Peggy try to deal with the wayward Janine. Kathy doesn't notice the warning signs from the Queen Vic.

E162

Episode 162 December 24, 1999 30m

1881

The new owner of the Queen Vic keeps things quiet, while Gianni gives Jackie his own surprise. Irene confesses to Rosa.

E163

Episode 163 December 25, 1999 30m

1882 Part 1

Grant's Christmas present gives Phil an opportunity to make things up with his mum. Melanie is surprised by her Christmas present from Ian.

E164

Episode 164 December 25, 1999 30m

1883 - Part 2

Peggy is furious after Phil's revelation. Barry is desperate to win back his beloved Natalie. Terry learns the truth about Irene and Troy.

E165

Episode 165 December 27, 1999 30m

1884

Peggy and Frank put up a fight against Dan's invasion of the Queen Vic. Pat's suggestion for Ian has disastrous consequences.

E166

Episode 166 December 28, 1999 30m

1885

Peggy gets irritated with Dan. Lisa has some home truths for Ian, who has a proposal for Barry and Natalie. Lucy's test results come through.

E167

Episode 167 December 30, 1999 30m

30/12/1999

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E168

Episode 168 December 31, 1999 30m

1887 - Part 1

The big day dawns for Melanie and Natalie. Barry loses his and Natalie's wedding rings! Melanie admits to Lisa and then to Ian that she slept with Steve and says they should postpone the wedding.

E169

Episode 169 December 31, 1999 30m

1888 - Part 2

Melanie and Ian and Barry and Natalie get married. Ian confronts Steve. Ian lies about Lucy's health then confesses. Melanie tells Ian she doesn't love him.