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20 OCTOBER 2025

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Becky's Hiding Something

Becky shows Lisa a flash drive and assures her that Betsy is going to be fine. A fired up Lisa calls at the station and reveals she has CCTV evidence proving it wasn’t Betsy who damaged the police car. Lisa rails at Costello for Betsy’s wrongful arrest.
Costello admits Becky wanted to contact Lisa many times but it was too risky. With Betsy released, Becky takes a call from Costello who confirms that he’s done his bit by letting Lisa think it’s his fault she stayed away and now it’s up to her to keep her side of the bargain and he wants her gone within a month.
Roy arrives at the flat to find Lisa and Becky snuggled up on the sofa. How much has he seen?
An excited Betsy persuades Becky to take her shopping in preparation for their move to Spain. Finding them at home, surrounded by shopping bags, with Betsy skipping work, Lisa demands to know what’s going on. Will they come clean?

Dev's Floundering

When Kit lets slip that he’s read Naomi’s file and she’s got a history of aggressive behaviour, Bernie and Gemma agree that she needs to be taught a lesson. As Dev fusses over Asha she tells him to leave her alone. In the pub, Dev breaks down as he admits to Glenda that much as he wants to help Asha, he feels out of his depth.
Determined to teach Naomi a lesson, Gemma parks herself at Naomi’s table in the bistro. When Bernie reveals their plan to wind Naomi up, force her to lose her temper and capture it on video, Toyah’s horrified. At the kebab shop, Abi is asking Dev for some shifts when he takes a call from Toyah informing him of Bernie’s hair brained scheme. Thrusting his apron at Abi he hurries out. As Gemma hurls insults at Naomi, Naomi loses her rag. Has their plan worked? Bernie films before Dev and Kit arrive. Nina shows Asha the online video. Asha’s mortified as Dev blames Naomi for the fact his daughter tried to take her own life.
Dev tells Bernie that Aadi saw the video and he’s deeply upset that they failed to tell him about Asha’s suicide attempt. Bernie feels terrible.

Theo's True Colours Begin to Show

Theo arrives at the yard for the meeting with Pete. Pete flirts with Theo and suggests they should hook up again, but Theo makes it clear he’s not interested. When Pete calls him a drama queen, Theo flies into a rage.
Theo worries as he reads an email from Danielle’s solicitor detailing her maintenance demands, especially after losing Pete’s contract. When Maria reveals how Theo lost his temper with Pete, threatened him and now the business is hanging in the balance, Todd’s shocked. As Gary does his best to placate Pete in the hope he’ll change his mind, Todd approaches and is horrified to recognise Pete as the man in his flat!
At the yard, Gary spells out to Theo that his one night stand has damaged the business and it’s best they go their separate ways. Theo’s fuming. Todd gives Sarah and Harry a lift but when Harry spills his milkshake on the back seat of the car, Todd’s horrified. Sarah apologises profusely for the mess, but to Todd’s surprise, Theo takes it in his stride. However once inside Theo rails at Todd for his total disrespect for his new car. Todd’s apologetic and promises to have it professionally cleaned. With all traces of milkshake removed, Todd’s relieved, but as he reverses he scrapes the car. Todd climbs out and looks at the scratch in horror, dreading Theo’s reaction.

No Trick or Treat for Bethany

Having tried on her Halloween, Bethany tells Sarah she’s sending it back. Sarah suspects her decision is to do with her stoma. In the salon, Bethany gives Hope a manicure but when she posts a picture of them on her socials she’s hit with another stream of vile messages.

Christina's Moving In!

Christina’s worried George is working too hard. When he falls asleep at his desk, she answers the phone and explains that George is too busy to take on any more work at the moment.
When Christina hears she’s being evicted, George tells her she’s welcome to move into Todd’s old room. Christina’s delighted whilst Glenda’s furious, pointing out that she might be out on her ear when the new pub owners arrive.

Abi and Carl Struggle Along

Abi and Carl discuss their financial straits, both in need of a job. Kevin opens a letter and is incensed to see that Abi’s started divorce proceedings.
As a flustered Debbie makes mistakes at the hotel, Carl comes to her rescue. Carl summons Dylan and shows him the details of a car he’d like him to steal. Dylan refuses and hurries out, while Abi makes a note of the car. As Abi heads out, a suspicious Debbie follows her. Abi finds the car in Freshco car park but as she dithers, clearly having second thoughts, Debbie arrives.

Tyrone and Fiz's Bad Date Night

In a bid to build bridges, Fiz and Tyrone agree to lunch with Cassie. As Nick steers his wheelchair through the bistro, Tyrone’s embarrassed. As he struggles to cut his food, Tyrone loses his temper and sends his plate crashing to the ground. They go to leave but Fiz spots her bag missing and a man making for the door. She cries out and Ollie quickly gives chase.
Hope’s amused when Jake makes a joke about Sam. Jake saunters off, clearly smitten with Hope.

Compiled by Andrea McGowan
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