Nineties Eastenders (16th April 1998)
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00:00MUSIC PLAYS
00:25I hope I don't forget any of the songs, mate.
00:28It's all right for you, Sanjay. You ain't got a speaking part like me.
00:32All right, you coming tonight, then?
00:34Oh, yeah, if I'm not too knackered after the move.
00:36What, you're moving today?
00:38Yeah, if that's all right. I was gonna ask you.
00:40Oh, take your limits. I've given you a rise and now you want the day off?
00:42Sorry, Sanjay.
00:44I don't believe this.
00:46What's up?
00:47I've just been to the church. There's some workshop going on there or something.
00:49I can't get in there till half three.
00:50What?
00:51Some stupid therapy group.
00:52Just took the costumes all the way over there and I've had to bring them all the way back.
00:55Well, it's gotta be a mistake. Julie said we had access all day.
00:57Yeah, well, I'll kill her when I get my hands on her.
00:59Banger.
01:00I thought they weren't delivering these till this afternoon. There's no place to put them.
01:03Have you seen these?
01:05Yeah, Mum showed me them.
01:06Yeah, she's gonna give them to George tonight after the party. It's nice, isn't it?
01:09Hey, excuse me.
01:10Oh, is that for me? I didn't know you cared.
01:12I thought Peggy might like this little raffle tonight.
01:14Champagne, no rubbish. Cost me an arm and a leg.
01:16I bet it did and it's really nice of you.
01:18Yeah. Right, so where do you want them? It's a bit crowded, isn't it?
01:21Yeah, it's about time something was done about it.
01:24What's that supposed to mean?
01:26You say you care about Mum.
01:28Now's your chance to prove it.
01:32I couldn't sleep last night. I had lists of things swimming around in my head that I haven't done yet.
01:36Julie, it's one of the spotlights blew last night. We need to replace it somewhere.
01:39Ricky, don't say that.
01:40Well, do you know where we can get another one?
01:42I haven't got a clue. I'll try and sort it out, OK?
01:48Is it in Julie?
01:49Yeah, she's in there.
01:50Right.
01:53Oh, hiya, Bianca. Have you got the costumes into the hall already?
01:55What are we gonna do about this?
01:56What?
01:57Why didn't you tell me, eh?
01:58Couldn't we have a run through if we hadn't got a church hall to do it in?
02:02I didn't know about this.
02:04This can't be right. Not today.
02:06I hoped you might be here. I've been looking for you.
02:08Alex, what's that about?
02:09Oh, I'm really sorry. I was supposed to miss this week.
02:12Your church warden didn't pass on a message.
02:14I thought you might have a solution.
02:18I can't do this anymore.
02:20Just, um, leave me out of it, OK?
02:23Just cancel it. It was a stupid idea in the first place.
02:26Julie!
02:29Mum!
02:30Brilliant. What are we gonna do now?
02:33So, the champagne was just a sweetener.
02:36You thought you could butter me up?
02:37No, of course not.
02:38But you're too nice to tell me to my face, Peggy,
02:40and I'm just getting under your feet.
02:41No.
02:42Anyway, it's only temporary.
02:43Got a list for the cash and carry?
02:45Oh, I haven't done it yet.
02:46Look, tell him, Grant. He's not in the way, is he?
02:48Peggy...
02:49It's stupid moving into a hotel.
02:50Look, Mum, if George thinks it's for the best, then you should let him.
02:52I'm sure he knows what he's doing.
02:53Exactly.
02:54You're no help.
02:55I'm just trying to be practical, Peggy.
02:57He's right, Mum.
02:58I thought you liked being here with me.
03:00I do. It's been wonderful.
03:01Then don't spoil it. Today of all days.
03:03Oh, I'm sorry. I'm only thinking of you, Peggy.
03:05That's very sweet of you, George, but this is my home,
03:07and I'll decide when it's overcrowded
03:09so you can forget any ideas about moving out.
03:11Look, if you'd listen...
03:12You're staying, and that's the end of it.
03:21Go away.
03:23Come on, Julie, open the door.
03:25Leave me alone.
03:27It can't be that bad.
03:29I'm sure we can sort it out.
03:35Well, what's happening?
03:37George suggested going to a hotel.
03:39It's great. Problem solved, eh?
03:41No. Mum threw a wobbler, so now he's staying.
03:43Oh, terrific.
03:44He's running errands for her later.
03:46I'll call you, all right? You can come over for a chat.
03:51It was a really bad idea.
03:53I'm doomed from the start.
03:55No, don't say that. It's been really great.
03:57You've got everyone going, all of Albert Square.
03:59It's all they've been talking about.
04:01And I've let everyone down.
04:04How on earth I thought I could cope with the play,
04:06I'm moving to Scotland, anyone with any sense
04:08wouldn't realise it was too much.
04:11I'm so tired.
04:13I know you are.
04:15Please don't cry.
04:18I'd better apologise to Alex.
04:21I can't believe I swore her to Vicar.
04:24I'm sure he understands. He knows how hard you've worked.
04:27I wouldn't be too hasty about cancelling.
04:29But there'll be hardly any time to set everything up.
04:32It's impossible.
04:33No, we've only lost an hour or so.
04:35But what about getting into costume?
04:37And then there's the run-through.
04:39I'll have a word with Bianca, perhaps people can get changed at home.
04:42I'm sure we can manage without a run-through.
04:45I suppose so.
04:47See? It's not that bad.
04:49And I know this electrician bloke,
04:51I'll see if he can get us a new lighting thingy.
04:55I'm sorry for being such a wimp.
04:57You're exhausted.
04:59Just leave everything to me, OK?
05:01Thanks, Nigel.
05:03That's exactly what I needed to hear.
05:06Can't it wait, Phil?
05:08I've got so much to do for tonight.
05:10Oh, did you hear about the Churchill?
05:12It's been mad today.
05:14It's all right.
05:16You've got to tell George to leave the Vic.
05:18What?
05:20As long as he's here, you're in danger, Mum.
05:22He's got to go. Today.
05:24Have you got a temperature or something?
05:26There's some people that are after him.
05:28They've already torched his place.
05:30It's only a matter of time before they find out he's here.
05:32What people?
05:34Look, it's complicated.
05:36Why don't you ask him about it?
05:37No, I'm asking you.
05:39What's he supposed to have done?
05:41Look, it's better if it comes from him.
05:43Look, you can't say something like that and just walk out.
05:46Right, now, sit down and tell me what's been going on.
05:53Now, what do you know?
05:55Or think you know?
05:58He's a villain, Mum.
06:00No, you're wrong.
06:02George has told me all about his business.
06:04All right, so he might not pay the full whack to the tax man, so what?
06:07That's nothing.
06:09I'm talking big time, not just petty stuff.
06:11Oh, I get it.
06:13You've never liked him, have you? You and Grant.
06:15You'll say anything.
06:17Why do you think he kept you away from the market Saturday?
06:19It's not just a club, Mum. It's a front for all sorts of things.
06:22That time the Vic got smashed up, you were terrified, weren't you?
06:25That was some people trying to get at George.
06:27I mean, think about it, Mum. The licence for this place.
06:30The prosecution just went away, didn't it?
06:32That was George, he fixed it.
06:34He's into everything, Mum, I swear to you.
06:36How do you know all this?
06:39I work with Annie tonight.
06:41I'm up to my neck in it.
06:43Annie's involved?
06:45Well, that's one thing George didn't lie about.
06:49It's a family business.
06:51I can't wait till the Basham Parade.
06:53Neither can I!
06:55Hello, Pat.
06:57You all right? You look a bit pale.
06:59I'm fine.
07:00Give us a quick double, will you, love? Forget the tonic.
07:03That's wise.
07:04Very nervous, are you?
07:06Why should I be?
07:08Oh, no, the balm's down on me head.
07:10All right, all right, calm down.
07:12I am calm.
07:20What time's Hugh coming? She said I've got to get changed.
07:22In the next five minutes, he'll know what's good for him.
07:24We'd better get these costumes upstairs. Where are we changing?
07:27Oh, my bedroom, I think. I've got to check with Peggy.
07:29I'm going to feel all right walking over the church all dressed as Queen Victoria.
07:33You're going to be amazing. You're the star. It all lies on you now.
07:41Frightening people out their money isn't a job.
07:44I suppose Grant knows all about it. What does he say?
07:46Are you going to tell George to leave?
07:48Is this what you quit drinking for, to get into even deeper trouble?
07:51If George goes, everything will be fine.
07:53Why did you do it, Phil?
07:55I mean, I know our family aren't angels, but this, well, it's disgusting.
08:00All right, what else have I got going for me, eh?
08:02I'm on my own now, Mum, and the money's good. It's very good.
08:05I don't care. Do yourself a favour and get out before it's too late. Walk away.
08:09All I care about right now is you.
08:11Now, are you going to tell George to leave, yes?
08:14It's all in sequence, right?
08:16Yeah. All the timings are here.
08:18And the cues. Yeah.
08:20I'm going over to the Vic, sort the band out and see if Lola's there.
08:23She won't tell you, no?
08:24Well, if she doesn't, it's cos she couldn't find a suitable babysitter.
08:27Suitable? What's the big deal?
08:28Well, if you had a kid, you'd understand.
08:30Karl comes first with Lola. It's just the way it is.
08:33Right, that's it then. Prepare for the onslaught.
08:36Thanks, Nigel. You've been really great.
08:39Thanks.
08:46Where do you want us, Peggy?
08:47Oh, in here, if you like, love.
08:49Right, I'll bring the girls up then. Bianca's got your costume.
08:52Great.
08:53Let's get this show on the road.
08:55I'm so excited, I can't wait!
09:01Julie, there's a huge crowd out there.
09:04I hope they like it.
09:05We should search them for rotten eggs before they come in.
09:07Don't take any notes. She doesn't mean it.
09:09I can't remember a word.
09:11You'll be fine. Just keep calm.
09:13Think of it as a hall full of kids at assembly.
09:16Only this lot want to like you.
09:18Yeah, you're right.
09:20Besides, I'll be gone tomorrow.
09:22I'll never see any of these people again, will I?
09:24That's right.
09:25Julie, it's your cue.
09:27Go on, I'll be right here.
09:28Quiet! Backstage.
09:40Good evening, everyone.
09:42And first of all, on behalf of all the cast
09:46and everyone who's worked so hard on the play,
09:48I'd like to thank you all for coming tonight.
09:52This play is about the ordinary people of Walters...
09:54Maybe we should have sat at the back.
09:56Why?
09:57Supposing Martin's hopeless? I want a way to look.
10:00He won't be.
10:02And there's even a fashion parade.
10:04So without further ado,
10:06I'd like to present to you
10:08the good Queen Vic.
10:21Here. You're supposed to be on stage.
10:24You're right.
10:27Oh, did you hear that?
10:29The Queen herself is coming to Albert Square.
10:32Isn't that right, children?
10:35Where are the kids?
10:37Oh, are they still playing?
10:40Children!
10:41If you blow it, I'll have you, Martin Fowler.
10:44Go on.
10:45Don't you mean the children?
10:48I know I should have stayed in the pub.
10:50Some say the Queen might give us a present.
10:54I'm numb all over. My hands won't work.
10:56Oh, come on. Let me have a look.
11:01Stop panicking, will you? You're making me nervous.
11:03I'm fine. It's just cold in here, that's all.
11:05All right.
11:10If that is all right, then I'll offer you a Republican's wife.
11:13You shouldn't be here, George.
11:14Why? Is it bad luck?
11:15Something like that.
11:17Well, what's wrong?
11:18I need to talk to you later.
11:20Well, what about?
11:21Not now, George.
11:22Right, well, good luck anyway.
11:26Good luck.
11:27Cheers.
11:29As the century drew to a close, things began to improve.
11:32Between 1860 and 1914, wages doubled as the birth rate fell.
11:37The residents of Walford could now buy meat...
11:39Potatoes.
11:41Potatoes and beer.
11:42By the 1880s, for the first time in a century,
11:45some of Walford's workers enjoyed leisure time.
11:49Come, come, come and make eyes at me,
11:53down at the upper level.
11:57Come, come...
11:59Jesus, Bea and Ian, how did you do it?
12:02Tony, you can't be bawling. You've just got to know what you're doing.
12:04Oh.
12:05Hear the little German band.
12:08Just let me out your hands...
12:10Don't upset your mum, have you, boys?
12:12Anyway, I just saw...
12:13Shh.
12:14Come and have a drink or two, down at...
12:18Where's my suit?
12:19Oh, isn't it there?
12:20No.
12:21Oh, that's funny, isn't it, Bea?
12:22Yeah, fancy that, your costume going missing.
12:24It's like Daddy Jovo, isn't it?
12:25Well, I tell you what, we'll find you something else to wear, yeah?
12:27That's right. Improvise.
12:28What are you doing? What's going on?
12:32And I find a pub you couldn't wish to find anywhere in Walford.
12:36Could I interest Your Majesty in a glass of stout?
12:39Arthur!
12:41Arthur!
12:46Pat.
12:48Don't you lie.
12:51What lie?
12:56He doesn't know how to behave in front of royalty.
12:59Me? I'm used to old ladies.
13:01Me old mum lives with us and his old mum lives round the corner.
13:04Not a tooth between the pair of them.
13:07I have to soak all their bread in warm milk.
13:10He does it for you.
13:17At last, a customer. I'm all yours.
13:20Didn't take you long. Bit dead in here, isn't it?
13:23Yeah, you're not kidding. It's just me and Mr Sunshine over there.
14:06LAUGHTER
14:23Off!
14:24It's free, isn't it?
14:25Yeah, but it's for the party afterwards.
14:27They're not getting anything in here for nothing, so just shove off.
14:29I thought you were supposed to be a mate.
14:31Oh, just get a grip, Barry.
14:34Don't serve him, Trace. He's broke.
14:39We've taken to you, so strong
14:42It's clear, we're going to get along
14:46Don't you talk to me like you don't know how to treat
14:49There's a company for all
14:52Connie's right to be handy with a rolling pin
14:55When the landlord comes to call
14:58Hey!
14:59Don't stick yourself, our mates
15:02We don't want to have no fuss
15:05For after some consideration
15:08We can stay considered one of us
15:24Debbie Tyler, shopkeeper. My mum.
15:27She looked after me on her own when she and my dad got divorced.
15:31She always listened to me.
15:33She died in a tragic car accident in 1995.
15:39Arthur Fowler, my dad.
15:42Cared about the environment and Walford Town Football Club.
15:45Never let me down.
15:47Died in 1996.
15:52Has Peggy been back?
15:54Yeah, she came in and went straight upstairs.
15:56Oh.
15:57Direction?
15:58Yeah, it was, wasn't it? How did I do?
16:00Um, what can I say? I've never seen anything like it.
16:03Thanks. Mind you, I think Peggy stole it.
16:05Yeah.
16:07Wally, what happened?
16:08Give me a second with these and I'll tell you.
16:10What's the point in setting her? We might as well forget.
16:12If she doesn't turn up, we'll just have to play background music.
16:14Yeah, well, that'll look well enough, won't it?
16:16You got a better idea?
16:18I'm sorry I'm late, guys. How'd it go?
16:22What?
16:23Hurry up, everybody. Put your backs in it.
16:26We're missing the party.
16:28Nigel's definitely not here.
16:30Where's Claire?
16:31She's gone over to the flat to look for him. Do you mind if I go over?
16:34No, that's fine. Um, I'll be over with Vic when I've finished him off.
16:37Well, maybe Nigel's already at Vic.
16:39Yeah, maybe.
16:41Come on, the cactus is our friend
16:45He'll point out the way
16:50Yeah!
16:57Are they taking them in?
16:59No.
17:01Where have you been? Peggy's been back ages.
17:03Well, I waited for her outside the yard, but she didn't show. I must have missed her somewhere.
17:06Maybe that's why she hasn't come down. I think we're in her bad books.
17:09I'd better go home.
17:10So, uh, where's me money?
17:12Shh. There we are.
17:13Come on, 20 quid, you said?
17:15It's an actual special technique, is it?
17:17Right, all right. Come on, you. Bye.
17:19Bye.
17:20See you.
17:21When you called the police, I didn't know what to do.
17:23I was going to get them back, honest, but Philip Grant beat me to it.
17:25It was supposed to be a joke. Eight more fools, you know.
17:28Some joke.
17:29Yeah, well, you were so over the top about this, Peggy, you were driving me mad.
17:31Thanks!
17:32I'm sorry, all right? You know, it was a stupid thing to do.
17:35I didn't realise it'd upset you. I deserve everything I got.
17:38Can we call it quits now? You got your own back, didn't you?
17:41Yeah, I did, didn't I?
17:45What are you hiding up here for?
17:47You were fantastic, Peggy.
17:49Was I?
17:50Well, you know you were.
17:52The audience loved it, didn't they?
17:55I hope someone took a picture of Ricky.
17:57I never laugh so much.
17:59Why did you lie to me, George?
18:01What?
18:02I know all about it. What you are, what you've been up to.
18:04No, I don't know what...
18:05Don't insult me with more lies, George.
18:07All the time we've been together, you've deceived me.
18:09No. Yes, you have.
18:10Phil told me how you made your living. I had to hear it from your own son.
18:13Look, whatever he said to you...
18:14Now, don't try and wriggle out of it.
18:15I'm not going to. I was trying to protect you, that's why I didn't tell you.
18:18Well, save your breath.
18:23Must be horrible being paralysed with Theo like that.
18:26Still, at least you know now he ain't made you call in.
18:29I was being regal, if you must know.
18:31Have you seen Nigel?
18:32No, love, he ain't been in yet.
18:34Can I get you a drink?
18:35No, it's all right, thanks.
18:36I'm a bit worried about him.
18:38He's probably gone home. He's awfully idle.
18:40No, Claire's already checked.
18:42I've got a couple missing. I really want him to say goodbye.
18:44No, he'll turn up, love. Have a drink.
18:48But, Peggy, I... I love you.
18:51No. You can't have love without trust.
18:54And I'll never trust you again, George.
18:56Please.
18:57I was so happy.
19:00Everything was so perfect.
19:03I was going to tell you tonight that I wanted us to live together.
19:06Oh, Peggy, we still can. Nothing's changed, not really. If you'd let me...
19:09No. Get out of my pub.
19:12I don't ever want to see you again.
19:14Peggy...
19:16Take these with you. I bought them for you.
19:19You might as well have them.
19:22Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a party to attend to.
19:30Who's this?
19:31Tickets for that show in the West End you've been banging all about.
19:33We're going tomorrow night.
19:34Ricky!
19:35I've booked a posh room in a hotel. Dinner at the Works.
19:38Oh, that's great!
19:42You all right?
19:43Oh, yeah. I've got something in my heart.
19:56I'm really in the mood for a party.
19:58You don't have to steal my turn.
20:00Thanks.
20:02Quiet, everyone. Quiet, please.
20:05Now, as you know, tonight's been about celebrating a hundred years
20:10of the Queen Vic and this wonderful community.
20:16But above all, it's about raising money for charity.
20:19And in this case, an AIDS charity.
20:22Now, I've got a whole case of bubbly that someone's going to be taking home.
20:27So come on, everybody, get your raffle tickets ready.
20:36Dad, you OK?
20:38You saved me a journey.
20:40Here. One contract. Signed on the dotted line.
20:44Market sale is yours.
20:46Now, this is what you wanted, isn't it?
20:48Yeah. Yeah, it is. That's great.
20:51Look, about yesterday...
20:53Must be your night, Annie.
20:54What?
20:55Peggy knows everything.
20:57We're finished.
20:59Happy now?
21:00Oh, I'm sorry.
21:01No, you're not.
21:03I am. I didn't mean what I said.
21:09PHONE VIBRATES
21:16What are you doing out here, Nige?
21:19Are you all right?
21:22I was just thinking...
21:25It's a shame Debbie's rose had to die like that.
21:30Well, nothing lasts forever, Nige.
21:32You can always plant another one.
21:35PHONE VIBRATES
21:37Right, has anyone got 172?
21:41Oh, come on, someone must have it.
21:43Ooh, I'd say. That's me.
21:45SHE LAUGHS
21:47Do you want a silent night or not?
21:49Maybe he doesn't like goodbyes.
21:51I'd better go and see where Josh and Paul have got to.
21:54Hi.
21:56Right, get one over here, yeah?
21:58Pat played Queen Victoria.
22:01And we've got one...
22:04I saw George leave here.
22:07He's not coming back, Rob.
22:09It's what you wanted, isn't it?
22:15Yeah, do you want one of me and the author?
22:17Oh, I'm sure he doesn't.
22:18Oh, yeah, you're going soon.
22:20Something to remember us by.
22:22Yeah, you've got a prize.
22:25I, um...
22:27I thought you'd like to know that George has moved out of Vic.
22:30I know.
22:32I told Mum there was another way out.
22:35I was worried about her. I had to do it.
22:37Doesn't matter.
22:39We're about to come out sooner or later.
22:42She's your mum, isn't she?
22:45You all right?
22:47Tired, that's all.
22:49Well, why don't you call it a night?
22:51No.
22:53I don't want to go to that flat on my own.
22:55I can't make up my mind, then.
22:57I don't think I'm in very good company right now.
23:00Go on.
23:05I didn't think I could move on after Jill died.
23:07Well, you have to.
23:09You can't change your past.
23:11Yeah, it's not...
23:13It's not that. It's more about the future, really.
23:16I don't know.
23:18It's not that. It's more about the future, really.
23:21I don't know what to do.
23:23Well, what about?
23:27Why does everything always have to be so complicated?
23:30Why can't I just meet someone and be happy?
23:33Instead, it's just all these problems.
23:35You mean you and Jill?
23:37Yeah.
23:41I love her, Mark.
23:44But what do I do?
23:48I could let her go.
23:50Just sit here, let her go.
23:52Get over it eventually.
23:55Or I could tell her how I feel.
23:57But then...
23:59It's such a big thing, isn't it?
24:01Well, of course it is.
24:03And then if I did tell her, what do we do?
24:05I mean, I don't want her to turn down her job just cos of me.
24:09You could always move to Scotland.
24:12Yeah.
24:15But it... it'd mean changing my life.
24:19And Claire's turning it upside down.
24:22It's total madness.
24:24But if you're sure about how you feel?
24:27Well, we... we hardly know each other, really.
24:31Well, it is a bit risky, I suppose.
24:33Yeah, you're right.
24:36It's totally irrational.
24:38It's much too scary.
24:41It'd be a crazy thing to do.
24:45Trust Nigel, he could have at least said goodbye.
24:47Never mind.
24:48Will you phone me first thing in the morning?
24:50As soon as I wake up, I promise.
24:52You'll have to come up with a new year.
24:54Bye.
24:55This must be ours.
25:02Yeah, I'll tell you, I spoke to Ben yesterday.
25:04The pilot let him visit the cockpit.
25:07The pilot let him visit the cockpit.
25:09Kevin said they all made a big fuss of him.
25:11Look, I'm not in the mood for chit-chat, all right?
25:15So what are you in the mood for?
25:18It's just a bad idea.
25:20No, well...
25:34We'd better go, Josh.
25:48Hang on! Hang on! Stop! Stop!
25:51Nigel!
25:52I've got to have a word with your mum, do you mind?
25:54Where were you? You just disappeared.
25:56I'm sorry.
25:57I have to get things straight in my mind, be sure.
25:59About what?
26:00Us.
26:02All this time, we've been kidding ourselves.
26:05I think...
26:07I love you.
26:09There, I said it.
26:10Oh, Nigel, I love you too, but we both know it's impossible.
26:14I know, but we can't help how we feel, can we?
26:18I think we should go for it somehow.
26:22I've signed a contract. I've got to be in Scotland tomorrow.
26:26Yeah, I've been thinking about that.
26:28What's the weather like in Scotland?
26:30What?
26:31As if it's all right with you.
26:38Claire, we're going to Scotland.
26:42We'll see you off at the station tomorrow, then we'll start packing.
26:45Do you really mean this?
26:47Well, as long as kilts aren't compulsory.
26:50Go on.
26:51I'll see you tomorrow.
26:54See you.
27:05Are you sure about this, Nigel? I mean, it wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment thing.
27:08No, of course not.
27:09So we're going all the way up to Scotland?
27:11That's what I said.
27:12Oh, wow, I can't believe it!
27:14No.
27:15No.
27:16No, no, can I?
27:19No.
27:49No.