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Monday January 25th 2021

DEBBIE TRIES TO COVER HER TRACKS As Debbie swears blind that she didn’t know anything about the bribery or the assault on Faye, Roy reveals that the Chairperson has been arrested on suspicion of bribery, an emergency meeting of the planning committee has been called and Ray’s done a disappearing act. As the details of Abi’s ordeal with Ray come to light, Debbie does her best to distance herself, claiming she had no idea what she was dealing with and did what she had to in order to stop Ray. Has Debbie murdered Ray? And has Abi survived?

MICHAEL IS STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS Aggie confides in Ed that she’s worried Michael is going to propose to Grace again. With Michael late for lunch, Aggie seizes the opportunity and gives Grace both barrels, telling her Michael’s better off without her. As Grace hurries out, Michael arrives home and is devastated to discover that Aggie gave Grace her marching orders. Michael races after Grace but when a police officer stops him to question him about a robbery, Grace disappears towards the tram station.

KEN FIGHTS A LOSING BATTLE WITH THE BOTTLE Ken sets about circulating a photo of Peter to all local pubs and shops explaining that he’s ill and requesting they don’t serve him. However when Peter arrives home, clearly drunk, Ken despairs.

ELSEWHERE Gail retrieves a box of family photos from the factory. A loose photo flutters to the floor. Gail picks it up and is bemused to see a picture of a lady called Fanny.

Monday January 25th 2021

THE RESIDENTS GET THE NEWS THEY’VE BEEN WAITING FOR Sally reveals the planning committee have revoked Ray’s application and all their houses are safe.

THE BARLOWS UNITE TO TRY AND HELP PETER Concerned to see Ken so low, Adam suggests to Ken and Tracy that they each take turns to keep an eye on Peter and if he goes out, they go with him. As Peter heads out, he’s annoyed to realise Adam is following him. Peter arrives home blind drunk as Adam looks on in despair.

AGGIE IS GRANTED A GRACE PERIOD A furious Grace approaches and accuses the police officer of racism. The officer lets Michael go. Pleading with Grace to hear him out, Michael returns to No.3 and tells Aggie that Grace is moving in whether she likes it or not. Aggie reluctantly backs down.

ELSEWHERE Gail searches a genealogy website, determined to find out who Fanny was.

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