Episode 1014 (16th August 1994)

## Plot

Debbie dresses up for her interview at the bookies. Nigel thinks she is under-dressed but she does not care about his opinion. Ian is shocked to hear of Kathy's engagement. Pauline encourages Michelle to apply for the same job Debbie has. Michelle does and bags an interview. Phil tries hunting down Nadia so that he can divorce her, but she is nowhere to be found. Natalie arranges to babysit for Debbie and Nigel in the evening; she encourages Bianca to bring Ricky to the pair's flat so that they can have sex. Ian visits the bank for money but is asked to meet Tina Whiteside, the bank's new manager. Tina expresses concerns for Ian's business repayments. Arthur repapers the walls in the backroom with Martin. Mr Papadpoplous gives Pauline and Carol their jobs back at the launderette. Pauline negotiates a 75p per hour pay rise. Michelle has her interview for the job at the bookies. Stan, the interviewer, is impressed by Michelle, but ends up giving the job to Debbie. Michelle is disheartened. Phil has a meeting with Marku over Nadia. Marku informs Phil that Nadia is is in hiding as she is now living as an illegal immigrant. He dashes all hopes of a reunion by adding that he is not sure she will ever be found again. Marku then leaves and Phil spots him returning to a hotel as he drives back. Pauline gets Mark and Michelle to spread the word of Arthur's surprise birthday party. Bianca and Ricky head to Debbie and Nigel's flat. Natalie agrees to wait outside the living room whilst they have sex, but Ricky is too uncomfortable to do anything and runs away.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Bianca - Patsy Palmer
* Ricky - Sid Owen
* Natalie - Lucy Speed
* Pauline - Wendy Richard
* Arthur - Bill Treacher
* Nellie - Elizabeth Kelly
* Blossom - Mona Hammond
* Phil - Steve McFadden
* Kathy - Gillian Taylforth
* Grant - Ross Kemp
* Michelle - Susan Tully
* Geoff - David Roper
* Ian - Adam Woodyatt
* Cindy - Michelle Collins
* Mark - Todd Carty
* Nigel - Paul Bradley
* Debbie - Nicola Duffett
* Sanjay - Deepak Verma
* Gita - Shobu Kapoor
* Carol - Lindsey Coulson
* Alan - Howard Antony
* Martin - Jon Peyton Price
* Clare - Gemma Bissix *(Uncredited; Voice-only)*
* Lucy Beale - Eva Brittin-Snell *(Uncredited)*
* Peter Beale - Francis Brittin-Snell *(Uncredited)*
* Steven Beale - Stuart Stevens *(Uncredited)*

### Guest cast

* Marku - Ravil Isyanov
* Big Ron - Ron Tarr
* Mr Papadopolous - Lee Warner
* Stan Dougan - Jack Chissick
* Tina Whiteside - Jeanne Crowther
* Bank Cashier - Karen-Jane Tomlinson

## Locations

* The Queen Victoria - *Public*
* 3C Albert Square - *Living room*
* 45 Albert Square - *Kitchen and backroom*
* Bridge Street Market
* Kathy's Café
* Turf Accountants
* Mitchell Bros. Auto Repairs
* 91 George Street - *Living room*
* 55 Victoria Road - *Living room*
* Unknown bank
* Unknown café

## Notes

* Clare Bates can only be heard at the end of this episode. Gemma Bissix is not credited for this voice-only appearance.
* *Radio Times* synopsis: Phil's happiness is jeopardised by Nadia, while Ian feels threatened by his bank manager.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast - 12,550,000 viewers (chart placing unknown).