Episode 1000 (14th July 1994)

## Plot

Carol shows at No.45 to ask Pauline to cover for her once more at the launderette, as she is planning to continue investigating who grassed Alan up. Kathy has spent the night at Michelle's, unable to face Phil. Michelle covers her shift at the café to give her time to think. Arthur is five minutes late to work on the market. Ricky is nervous for his day in court. Pat is confident he will get off lightly. Bianca gives Mr. Papadopolous a letter which informs him that Carol is sick. He ignores it and tells Bianca and he wants to see Carol in the launderette at 5pm. He then asks Pauline to show her face too. Ian tells Sanjay that he has a mate who wants to shift a load of dresses. Sanjay is interested so Ian tells him he can meet his mate at The Vic later. Grant becomes more determined than ever to find out what is eating Phil. He follows Phil to the Arches and manages to extract the truth. Ian takes Sanjay for a drink and discusses Tricky Dicky's past in Doncaster as they wait for the friend. Grant is angry with Phil at first but quickly softens and reassures him. Ian phones his friend and afterwards reveals to Sanjay that he will no longer be visiting as he has sold his dress stock to someone else. Carol buys Bianca a hat for her birthday, unable to get the £25 dress she wanted. Pauline finds Kathy at No.55 and deciphers what Phil told her. She encourages Kathy to run from Phil whilst she can. Ricky is given a criminal record and 12 months probation. Debbie and Nigel return from their honeymoon. Mr. Papadopolous meets Carol and Pauline at the launderette and sacks them both of lying and being disloyal. Ian tells Cindy he is driving up to Doncaster tomorrow to investigate Tricky Dicky's past there. Pauline blames Tricky Dicky for the mess she and Carol are in. She confronts him on the market and swings for him when he makes disparaging remarks. Arthur rushes over to break up the commotion. Tricky Dicky then turns his focus to Arthur and sacks him for being late.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Arthur - Bill Treacher
* Pauline - Wendy Richard
* Richard - Ian Reddington
* Carol - Lindsey Coulson
* Alan - Howard Antony
* Bianca - Patsy Palmer
* Mark - Todd Carty
* Michelle - Susan Tully
* Kathy - Gillian Taylforth
* Sharon - Letitia Dean
* Grant - Ross Kemp
* Phil - Steve McFadden
* Sanjay - Deepak Verma
* Ian - Adam Woodyatt
* Cindy - Michelle Collins
* Pat - Pam St. Clement
* David - Michael French
* Ricky - Sid Owen
* Nigel - Paul Bradley
* Debbie - Nicola Duffett
* Nellie - Elizabeth Kelly *(Uncredited)*
* Martin Fowler - Jon Peyton Price *(Uncredited)*
* Vicki Fowler - Samantha Leigh Martin *(Uncredited)*

## Locations

* The Queen Victoria - *Public*
* 3C Albert Square - *Living room*
* 45 Albert Square - *Kitchen and backroom*
* Bridge Street Market
* Launderette
* Kathy's Café
* Mitchell Bros. Auto Repairs
* 55 Victoria Road - *Kitchen and living room*

## Notes

* Nellie Ellis (Elizabeth Kelly) is uncredited despite having dialogue.
* *Radio Times* synopsis: Kathy is feeling shattered after recent events but Michelle is on hand to help out.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 12,100,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).