E1

1

30m

The whereabouts of a missing elderly resident of Albert Square is revealed. Arthur and Pauline have a secret that they won’t be able to keep for long. There is trouble in the Queen Victoria pub.

Feb 19, 1985

E2

2

30m

It's Den and Angie's wedding anniversary. Pauline and Arthur's secret is a secret no more. After Reg's death, the police starts investigating it as a murder.

Feb 21, 1985

E3

3

30m

The police conducts interviews about Reg's murder. Dan has to admit that he was with his mistress at the time of the murder. Ali and Lou are both lucky at games of chance.

Feb 26, 1985

E4

4

30m

Sue tries to get Tony to participate in a money making scheme. Mark is broke and tries to steal from Dr. Legg. After Lofty and Angie kiss in public, Dan is pissed and threatens Lofty.

Feb 28, 1985

E5

5

30m

Lou is made an offer she finds easy to refuse and there is a new arrival in the Square.

Mar 5, 1985

E6

6

30m

Detective Sergeant Rich questions Mark about a German badge that he sold to Lofty, which belonged to Reg Cox.

Mar 7, 1985

After Ali apologizes to Dan, Ali is allowed again to enter the 'Vic'.

Mar 12, 1985

Pete helps Den to get a night off from Angie, so that Den can use this excuse to see his mistress.

Mar 14, 1985

After Nick sells some stolen goods to Kevin, Det. Sgt. Rich finds out about it. Angie finds out that the story about the Bentley Den used to get the night off is not true.

Mar 19, 1985

Saeed's shop has been broken into, but he refuses to let the police handle it. Ali get's mugged and beaten up.

Mar 21, 1985

Citizens of the Square take matters into their own hands.

Mar 26, 1985

Nick disappears when the police uncover new evidence.

Mar 28, 1985

Ethel babysits for Mary with frightening results.

Apr 2, 1985

Mary is in a panic and everyone joins the search. Den cements plans for his holiday and competition between Michelle and Sharon for Kelvin's affections heats up. Pete is unhappy with Ian’s career plans.

Apr 4, 1985

Mary is unwell and people are starting to notice. Ange and Den are worried about the Vic's bottom line, but they can't agree on how to boost business. Ange eventually sends Den off to check out a strip act. Pauline leads Naima astray, Debbie upsets Mary and Ian finally snaps.

Apr 9, 1985

Nick is on the news. Lou has come around to the idea of a holiday and Den is determined to get away to Spain for a week. Naima and Saeed are getting along better. Dr Legg tries to help Mary get better accommodation, and finds out something that bothers him. Lou comforts Ian.

Apr 11, 1985

Ali gets a happy surprise. Dr Legg counsels Lofty to be a better neighbour and voices concerns about the future of Albert Square. Lou's talk with Pete and Kath doesn't go the way she expected. Sue is getting fed up with all the calls for Ali at the Cafe.

Apr 16, 1985

Lou is up to her old tricks, but Pete and Kath turn the tables. Lofty spends more time with Mary and Annie. Debbie and Andy start planning a campaign. Pauline and Arthur celebrate having time to themselves and Den offers Arthur a week's work while he is away.

Apr 18, 1985

The kids all head back to school, some less willing than others, but Mark is still nowhere to be found. Lofty's latest purchase causes a few giggles and Ethel's first go at cooking for the Vic doesn't quite go as planned. Den is away and Ange takes the flirting with one particular customer to a new level. Saeed impressess Naima.

Apr 23, 1985

Den gets caught out and Angie organises an evening out. Mary is getting desperate for money and Den tells Angie he has to spend another week in Spain. The identity of the prank caller to the cafe is revealed and Ali's latest trip to the races causes more problems for him & Sue.

Apr 25, 1985

Ali is told who's been calling the cafe - but he daren't tell Sue who it is. Lou and Michelle return. Mary gets some work and it's Angie's turn to get caught out. Ethel's pies cause a stir and the Fowler's call the police.

Apr 30, 1985

Angie decides to ban Ethel from cooking at the Vic and wants Ian to do it. Deb is in anxiety about what to serve Sayeed and Naima at the dinner she has invited them to. Lofty spends the night at Mary’s. Den is due back but Tony doesn’t want things to change. Ethel predicts that Mark will never come home. Sharon decides to confront Angie about her behaviour while Den has been away but Angie gives her some home truths about Den.

May 2, 1985

Lou is unwell but keeping Arthur on his toes. Den arrives back at the Vic, but doesn’t get the welcome he was expecting. Michelle gets a taste of her own medicine and a lie is revealed. Someone comes looking for Mary. New information gets the ‘Save Our Square’ committee mobilised again.

May 7, 1985

Kath celebrates her birthday. The stranger looking for Mary is still hanging around. Ian’s cooking is well appreciated. Michelle has started work. Lou starts doing her own research into what is wrong with her – much to the amusement of others. Sharon is upset about Den and Angie’s goings ons. Ian’s film night surprises everyone.

May 9, 1985

Den smells a rat. The identity of the stranger is revealed. Michelle is furious at Ian and Kelvin over the ‘Chaz’ incident, but Kelvin’s explanation placates her. Everyone finally takes Lou serious about being ill. Mary blames Lofty for being found. Den and Angie come clean with each other and Den reveals more than Angie wants to hear.

May 14, 1985

Lou has shingles. Mary apologises to a relieved Lofty. Tony comes to Debbie’s rescue in the kitchen. Angie and Den come to an agreement, for Sharon’s sake – but will they honour it? Dinner at Debbie and Andy’s opens new doors for Naima.

May 16, 1985

Naima has her first driving lesson with disastrous results. Tony is upset after a visit from Angie and Den and Angie promise Sharon things are going to change. Sharon’s nose is out of joint over Michelle and Kelvin seeing each other again but she refuses an invitation to dinner from Ian and seems to have other ideas. Lofty’s well meaning gesture is not welcomed by Mary. Den and Angie seem to have put the spark back into their marriage.

May 21, 1985

Lou wakes up screaming from a nightmare. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Ian’s term as the Queen Vic’s latest chef looks to be coming to an end. Michelle gets a new look. Tony warns Michelle off Kelvin, at least until exams are over, meanwhile Sharon moves in for the kill.

May 23, 1985

Michelle and Kelvin plan a night out in the West End, but one aspect of their plan has Andy in a tizz. Lou is still laid up. Saeed and Naima’s pledge to discuss everything together hits a snag. Dr Legg throws cold water on Sharon’s latest plans and Arthur “pours oil on troubled waters” when he tries to talk to Michelle about Kelvin.

May 28, 1985

Sharon is in Michelle’s bad books. Nothing is going right for Andy and Kelvin may have pushed his luck too far with Tony. Ali goes to see Den about a car but Debbie makes a point that will throw a spanner in the works. Lou’s demands are getting everyone down and Pauline is still not getting the support she needs, leading to possibly tragic circumstances.

May 30, 1985

An ambulance takes Pauline to the hospital.

Jun 4, 1985

Lou moves in with Pete and Kathy. A group of teenagers beat up Ian. Arthur doesn't like Michelle to go out with Kevin.

Jun 6, 1985

Lofty helps Ali and Sue fixing their car, but gets hurt in the process. Ali wins some money and uses it for gambling. Ian wants to learn some boxing after the beating he took the other day. Lou leaves for Beales.

Jun 11, 1985

Ali is bringing Sue flowers after he won some money without her knowing about his gambling. Sharon talks to her mother about going on the pill. Angie discusses this with Pauline and Dr. Legg. Ali and his brother Mehmet enter a high stakes poker game and Ali bets everything.

Jun 13, 1985

Ali wins the game! Mustapha, the fourth player besides Ali, Den and Mehmet, rushes Ali with a knife but is stopped by Den and Mehmet. Ali decides to buy a new car and some gifts for Sue.

Jun 18, 1985

When Sue and Ali wake up this morning they find baby Hassan dead in his bed! Dr. Legg can't do anything for Hassan anymore. Sue is in shock and Ali breaks down. The police questions the Osmans, Sue blames Ali and herself for the death.

Jun 20, 1985

After Hassan's death, Sue stays at Deb's. Ali arranges the funeral and tells Dr. Legg that Sue, as a woman, is not permitted in the mosque.

Jun 25, 1985

Saeed and Naima both make lists, what they are missing in their marriage.

Jun 27, 1985

Sue goes back home with Ali, and Pete and Kathy want Lou to do the same. Lofty continues running the cafe with some help from Michelle.

Jul 2, 1985

Sue and Ali cope as best they can. Pauline misses working.

Jul 4, 1985

Andy and Debbie find a new way to advertise the “Save Our Square” campaign. Sue decides to go back to work and Lou settles in at Kath and Pete’s.

Jul 9, 1985

The funeral goes ahead with everyone but Sue paying their respects. Michelle is on a money drive. Den’s not sure he likes Angie’s new life choice and Arthur gets on his high horse with Michelle. Saeed takes advantage of having Naima to himself again.

Jul 11, 1985

Kathy’s fed up and so is Saeed, leading to a whole new “cockney experience” for Saeed.

Jul 16, 1985

Saeed comes home and this time it is Naima’s turn to take off. Den is surprised to learn what Michelle wants the money for and although she is exhausted, Michelle is still looking for more work.

Jul 18, 1985

Saeed follows Naima’s lead and makes a change to his look. Ali and Sue’s relationship is very strained.

Jul 23, 1985

Michelle won’t let Arthur forget his broken promise. News about Nick Cotton worries Ethel, but Dot is in complete denial.

Jul 25, 1985

Michelle is still feeling hard done by, but things start to look up. Saeed gets a taste of politics. Mary is not coping.

Jul 30, 1985

Everyone is excited about the latest arrival at Walford. Sue keeps trying to pretend everything is OK.

Aug 1, 1985

Sue is doing a lot better, but Mary is having real trouble coping. There are celebrations when Pauline comes home.

Aug 6, 1985

Lou is happily giving advice when it is not wanted and Michelle gets some disappointing news.

Aug 8, 1985

Sharon tries to fill Angie’s shoes while she is away. Ethel tries her hand at match making, and Lou trusts someone she shouldn’t have.

Aug 13, 1985

Deb and Andy are still recovering from the shock of being victims. Mary has to face the music, but has support from Pauline and Arthur.

Aug 15, 1985

Nick is hanging around annoying everyone else while Detective Sergeant Quick hangs around watching him.

Aug 20, 1985

Michelle is depressed. Kelvin, Lofty and Ian have more problems with their knitting business.

Aug 22, 1985

Arthur starts his new job. Tony gets some good news. Andy has an unusual request for Debbie.

Aug 27, 1985

Angie worries about her image. Tony helps Arthur without realising it, and Dot may have the key to fulfilling Arthur’s allotment dream.

Aug 29, 1985

Angie and Den are right back to normal – at each other’s throats, playing games and terrifying Lofty.

Sep 3, 1985

Angie is having real difficulties coming to terms with the truth about her marriage, but Den seems to be enjoying watching her misery.

Sep 5, 1985

Sue and Ali are back from their holiday. Tony has security concerns. Arthur is still busy selling spinach and lottery tickets, but Pete and Kath give him a hard time about pilfering from work.

Sep 10, 1985

Nick tries to mend bridges with Ethel. Dr Legg gets a visit from both Nick and Ali with problems they find hard to talk about, but he has some good news for the Fowler’s.

Sep 12, 1985

Dr Legg is upset by all the litter in Albert Square. Lou is supportive of Michelle. At The Vic, Den tries to make things up with Sharon.

Sep 17, 1985

At The Vic, Den tries to get things back to normal, but Ethel still manages to surprise him. Lou convinces Michelle to tell Pauline her news. DS Quick is back on the scene, and puts a halt to Lofty and Kelvin‘s retail endeavors.

Sep 19, 1985

Andy is grieving and finds a couple of very cute things to distract him. Angie defies Den’s wishes with regards to Nick. Pauline tells Arthur Michelle’s news, but Michelle is adamant about not revealing who the other person involved is.

Sep 24, 1985

The christening of ‘the baby’ has to be postponed due to illness. The counterfeit note finds its way back into circulation.

Sep 26, 1985

Deb and Andy plan a trip. Kelvin dobs Tony in for a community project. Ali is up to old tricks.

Oct 1, 1985

Michelle makes plans to meet with the father of her baby, but who is it? Deb decides not to go away with Andy.

Oct 3, 1985

Nick’s up to something, but what? Michelle informs others of her decision about her pregnancy, but not everyone is supportive of it.

Oct 8, 1985

Not everyone is happy about Simon moving to Walford. Sue has had a dream that upsets her.

Oct 10, 1985

Ian is put out of his own bed, but doesn’t mind as much as he makes out. Pauline gets a message for Saeed, who also receives a letter from his father.

Oct 15, 1985

Dr Leggett organises to have the locks changed. Kathy and Simon have a talk about his living arrangements.

Oct 17, 1985

Arthur takes the lead on the firework committee.

Oct 22, 1985

Angie plans a surprise for Den, but Den’s mind is on someone else. Sheena pushes Mary to start work.

Oct 24, 1985

Ethel arrives at 11am, 2 hours early for the Christening, because she wrote down 2 one's instead of 1 one. Ali is dancing & flirting with Deb, when Andy cuts in, and Sue, who has seen the way Ali was behaving, asks him if he's enjoying himself.

Oct 29, 1985

It’s Halloween. Sharon’s attempts at playing practical jokes keep missing the mark. Simon starts work. Dot asks Tony for help. Deb stustuns Andy with some news, but is more shocked by his reaction.

Oct 31, 1985

Dot’s nose is still out of joint about not being invited to Martin’s christening. Angie prepares for the first ‘ladies only’ night at The Vic.

Nov 5, 1985

Nick ups the ante with Kathy. Arthur feels compelled to ask Lofty an awkward question.

Nov 7, 1985

Sheena thinks Mary needs a new look. Hannah and Tony have a talk about their future.

Nov 12, 1985

Arthur is determined to keep Pete away from Nick. Mary has her first day of work.

Nov 14, 1985

Ian prepares for the big fight, and gets some extra training from Simon. Mary is starting to feel uncomfortable about Annie’s babysitter.

Nov 19, 1985

Debbie thinks she knows who her obscene caller is. The plan to catch Nick out is put into action.

Nov 21, 1985

Pete has had enough of Nick and decides to teach him a lesson. In spite of Dr Legg’s concerns, Lou refuses to go to hospital for tests.

Nov 26, 1985

Lou is as difficult as ever. Deb and Andy continue bickering about money.

Nov 28, 1985

Pauline worries about Lou and calls a family meeting. Dot is livid about Nick’s departure, but Pete and Kathy plan a celebration.

Dec 3, 1985

Pauline prepares for an important visitor. Deb and Andy’s relationship continues to deteriorate.

Dec 5, 1985

A former resident returns to Walford and solves a mystery for Deb. Angie and the car are worse for wear in the morning.

Dec 10, 1985

Preparations for Lou’s return continue, and provide some entertainment.

Dec 12, 1985

Lou arrives home - but how will she take the changes? Ali and Sue’s homeownership plans fall short.

Dec 17, 1985

Dot is on the warpath and Angie is jumpy. Andy seeks a special Christmas bonus. Lou finally settles in to her new room.

Dec 19, 1985

Naima agrees to meet with Saeed. Lou is still having difficulty adjusting to her limitations.

Dec 24, 1985

It is Boxing Day and there are more than a few sore heads. At the Vic, the missing money turns up. Naima and Saeed finally talk things out.

Dec 26, 1985

Michelle, Pauline and Arthur have separated and are scouring the streets of Southend showing pictures of Mark to everyone they see.

Dec 31, 1985