Who would have thought that Eastenders stalwart Ian Beale would go on a date with a man? In need of a lucrative contract to host a gay party, Ian proves that he will do anything to get money. He is offered £7,000 and even lets Edward touch his hand, whilst desperately trying to convince him of his heterosexuality. This is quiet surprising behaviour for the four-times married family man.

After being punched by Deano in the Vic, Sean turns up at Shirley’s whilst she is sleeping on the settee. He is armed with a baseball bat and looking for Deano, who has left Albert Square.

Clare shows her true colours by stealing money from Dot’s purse but then gives it back to her as a contribution to the housekeeping. She sets her sights on Jack and is disappointed when Gus arrives to take her to the R&R club. Meanwhile, Stacey is fed up with the recent bad stock that she has bought and gets drunk in the club. However, at the end of the episode, she is shown seemingly having a fit. Has someone spiked Stacey’s drink or is she ill?