Julia Smith
Director
EastEnders (1985)
Series 6
The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.
Released Feb. 19, 1985
Episode 29 min
10+
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Soap
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Watch Providers: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel
Production Companies: BBC Studios Drama Productions
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S6E1 - 512
Hazel tries to persuade Rod to squat in Colin's empty flat, Pauline tries to recuperate from her operation, while Trevor eagerly looks forward to his date with Shireen.
Jan. 2, 1990, midnight
S6E2 - 513
It's Diane's 16th birthday and her family are planning a surprise party for her. Pete meets Barbara for lunch in the Vic and finds she has invited Kathy and Laurie to join them.
Jan. 4, 1990, midnight
S6E3 - 514
What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.
Jan. 9, 1990, midnight
S6E4 - 515
Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.
Jan. 11, 1990, midnight
S6E5 - 516
There's turmoil in the Butcher family following the disappearance of Diane, and Frank is only making matters worse. Sharon decides it's time for some straight talking...
Jan. 16, 1990, midnight
S6E6 - 517
The Beales are waiting to celebrate the homecoming of Cindy's baby - and Wicksy is waiting, too, no longer sure that he can live with the lie that the baby is Ian's.
Jan. 18, 1990, midnight
S6E7 - 518
While proud parents Ian and Cindy are centre stage, will Wicksy find out who knows his guilty secret? Arthur and Pauline's shopping plans are disrupted by an unwelcome visitor - and who is the mysterious stranger who has returned to the Square?
Jan. 23, 1990, midnight
S6E8 - 519
Frank returns from finding out his legal rights regarding Diane. Meanwhile, Danny is back and staying at Michelle's - and her family's having none of it
Jan. 25, 1990, midnight
S6E9 - 520
Ricky has to go to court today - and he wants his father with him. Kathy decides it is time to stand up to Laurie and have her say.
Jan. 30, 1990, midnight
S6E10 - 521
Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose - Michelle or his family?
Feb. 1, 1990, midnight
S6E11 - 522
Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Marge.
Feb. 6, 1990, midnight
S6E12 - 523
Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him - his wife, or Michelle?
Feb. 8, 1990, midnight
S6E13 - 524
Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things on his mind.
Feb. 13, 1990, midnight
S6E14 - 525
Pauline tries to warn Michelle not to trust Danny, but can Michelle be swayed? Cindy is planning baby Steven's christening and Sharon notices Wicksy's special interest.
Feb. 15, 1990, midnight
S6E15 - 526
Michelle and Danny are all packed and ready to leave. Wicksy is stressed and turns to drinking - he is to be the Godfather at baby Steven's christening.
Feb. 20, 1990, midnight
S6E16 - 527
Danny's going to Newcastle - but will Michelle go with him? Two new arrivals seem set to cause trouble, and there's a vital development in the search for Diane.
Feb. 22, 1990, midnight
S6E17 - 528
Rod makes an exciting decision, but can he face telling Dot? Arthur tackles the Mitchell brothers, while Michelle, still missing Danny, finds an unwelcome visitor on her doorstep.
Feb. 27, 1990, midnight
S6E18 - 529
Frank scours cardboard city looking for Diane, while Trevor and Paul plan for the future and Cindy prepares a surprise for Ian's 21st birthday.
March 1, 1990, midnight
S6E19 - 530
Pat has booked the Butchers in for family therapy, but there's no way Frank will allow her to wash their dirty linen in public.
March 6, 1990, midnight
S6E20 - 531
Blood is thicker than water, and business is business - but that won't help Grant when he mixes business with pleasure and tangles with Julie Cooper.
March 8, 1990, midnight
S6E21 - 532
Dot awaits the arrival of the morning's Gazette to see if she's won a prize. Cindy has great news for Ian - she's received a letter from Colin, agreeing to let his flat to them.
March 13, 1990, midnight
S6E22 - 533
Julie has one day left to find a buyer for the shop, while Pete has to make some tough decisions about the future, and Ian is off to get a bank loan.
March 15, 1990, midnight
S6E23 - 534
Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with Janine.
March 20, 1990, midnight
S6E24 - 535
There's chaos in Albert Square as the Mitchell boys decide the market must move - stall by stall. Meanwhile, in the Butcher household there's news at last from Diane.
March 22, 1990, midnight
S6E25 - 536
While Frank waits anxiously at King's Cross station for Diane to turn up, she is reliving the memories of her three months away from the Square.
March 27, 1990, midnight
S6E26 - 537
There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
March 29, 1990, midnight
S6E27 - 538
There is an emotional reunion between Frank and his daughter, but it soon becomes clear that she's a different person from the Diane who ran away.
April 3, 1990, midnight
S6E28 - 539
Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.
April 5, 1990, midnight
S6E29 - 540
If Nick Cotton believed he could walk back into Albert Square and get away with it, there's a number of people ready to put him right.
April 10, 1990, midnight
S6E30 - 541
The day has arrived when Shireen gets to meet the man her parents want her to marry. Meanwhile, Cindy is with the man she should have married.
April 12, 1990, midnight
S6E31 - 542
Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments. Sharon also makes a disturbing discovery.
April 17, 1990, midnight
S6E32 - 543
The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.
April 19, 1990, midnight
S6E33 - 544
Dot doesn't seem to be feeling the benefit of Nick's cooking, while Frank is determined to track down the man who has a hold over his daughter.
April 24, 1990, midnight
S6E34 - 545
Pauline and Arthur are not prepared to let bygones be bygones, and when Michelle is left to organise the funeral, a conflict looms in the Fowler household.
April 26, 1990, midnight
S6E35 - 546
Den Watts is buried, but will the most important mourner be present at the funeral? Meanwhile, Nick Cotton gets an unwelcome blast from the past.
May 1, 1990, midnight
S6E36 - 547
Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.
May 3, 1990, midnight
S6E37 - 548
Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?
May 8, 1990, midnight
S6E38 - 549
Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.
May 10, 1990, midnight
S6E39 - 550
Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.
May 15, 1990, midnight
S6E40 - 551
Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.
May 17, 1990, midnight
S6E41 - 552
Ethel reappears in the Square, determined to catch up on gossip, but Dot's news fills her with fear for her friend's life.
May 22, 1990, midnight
S6E42 - 553
Born-again Nick Cotton finds himself under investigation from Ethel Skinner - but Dot cannot decide if her son is truly a reformed character or the worst thing since Dr Crippen.
May 24, 1990, midnight
S6E43 - 554
Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.
May 29, 1990, midnight
S6E44 - 555
The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble
May 31, 1990, midnight
S6E45 - 556
A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of marriage.
June 5, 1990, midnight
S6E46 - 557
Shireen is determined to discover the secret behind her broken engagement. Charlie Cotton looks for evidence against Nick but is shocked to find it has been eaten.
June 7, 1990, midnight
S6E47 - 558
Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.
June 12, 1990, midnight
S6E48 - 559
Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?
June 14, 1990, midnight
S6E49 - 560
Wicksy waits to hear from the brewery, Sharon sets off to find her real mother, Stuart Kendle wants to discuss the market with Pete, and Pat is concerned about Wicksy.
June 19, 1990, midnight
S6E50 - 561
The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from Cindy.
June 21, 1990, midnight
S6E51 - 562
Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her mother.
June 26, 1990, midnight
S6E52 - 563
Pat decides to teach her family a lesson. Pete receives bad news from Michelle, Kathy is shocked when she overhears a private conversation, and Sharon sets off to meet her mother.
June 28, 1990, midnight
S6E53 - 564
Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.
July 3, 1990, midnight
S6E54 - 565
The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and developers.
July 5, 1990, midnight
S6E55 - 566
Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.
July 10, 1990, midnight
S6E56 - 567
Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.
July 12, 1990, midnight
S6E57 - 568
Wicksy walks out of the Square - can he persuade Cindy to leave Ian and come with him? Frank senses the strain Pat's under but she faces a dilemma when Sharon and then Cindy visit.
July 17, 1990, midnight
S6E58 - 569
Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.
July 19, 1990, midnight
S6E59 - 570
While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.
July 24, 1990, midnight
S6E60 - 571
It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.
July 26, 1990, midnight
S6E61 - 572
Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on Stuart Kendle.
July 31, 1990, midnight
S6E62 - 573
Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy - except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.
Aug. 2, 1990, midnight
S6E63 - 574
Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?
Aug. 7, 1990, midnight
S6E64 - 575
Ian's supportive family comes to his aid. Pete considers an offer from Phil, and Michelle prepares to confront Stuart. Grandad Jules arranges a special dinner and a mystery guest.
Aug. 9, 1990, midnight
S6E65 - 576
Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.
Aug. 14, 1990, midnight
S6E66 - 577
Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.
Aug. 16, 1990, midnight
S6E67 - 578
Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestion for Ricky.
Aug. 21, 1990, midnight
S6E68 - 579
How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?
Aug. 23, 1990, midnight
S6E69 - 580
Ricky has a secret - her name is Sam Mitchell, she's 15, and she's spending the night in his bedroom. The Mitchell brothers are not amused.
Aug. 28, 1990, midnight
S6E70 - 581
Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.
Aug. 30, 1990, midnight
S6E71 - 582
It's Martin's first day at school, but the Fowlers have other things on their minds. It's back to school too for Lloyd and Hattie, while Wicksy is making secret plans.
Sept. 4, 1990, midnight
S6E72 - 583
Pete talks to Ian and learns the truth about Steven. Frank finds Mo's behaviour difficult to accept but is cheered by Diane's decision about her future. Michelle is closer to finding Mark.
Sept. 6, 1990, midnight
S6E73 - 584
Simon and Cindy are determined to enjoy a holiday in Devon. Meanwhile, Ian is finally preparing to leave hospital, Mo's condition gets worse and Sam stands up to her brothers over Ricky.
Sept. 11, 1990, midnight
S6E74 - 585
While in Devon, Wicksy and Cindy discuss their future, unaware that Ian is on his way to see them both. After Mo's outburst, Pat is determined that Frank should see some sense.
Sept. 13, 1990, midnight
S6E75 - 586
Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.
Sept. 18, 1990, midnight
S6E76 - 587
Arthur plans a surprise for Pauline for their Silver Wedding, while she hopes Mark will return in time. News of Wicksy and Cindy's return causes rifts between the Butchers and the Beales.
Sept. 20, 1990, midnight
S6E77 - 588
Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.
Sept. 25, 1990, midnight
S6E78 - 589
Mark's mysterious reasons for coming home provoke a conflict in the Fowler household, while Pete decides its time to take his unhappy son in hand.
Sept. 27, 1990, midnight
S6E79 - 590
Kathy is back from holiday and in fighting form, but Ian has ideas of his own. Eddie has romance on his mind and a crisis occurs at Mo's flat.
Oct. 2, 1990, midnight
S6E80 - 591
Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?
Oct. 4, 1990, midnight
S6E81 - 592
Pauline and Arthur return from their second honeymoon to a surprise reunion with Mark. Eddie finds he's involved in a Butcher-Beale feud. Clyde is suspicious of Lloyd's disappearance.
Oct. 9, 1990, midnight
S6E82 - 593
Lloyd is still exerting himself on his newspaper round and Hattie is concerned for him. Cindy tells Wicksy that her parents know about them, and that their gun is missing.
Oct. 11, 1990, midnight
S6E83 - 594
The police are looking for a missing shotgun. Cindy suspects she knows who has it. Phil and Grant settle into their new flat and sister Sam is still seeing Ricky behind their backs.
Oct. 16, 1990, midnight
S6E84 - 595
Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.
Oct. 18, 1990, midnight
S6E85 - 596
Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.
Oct. 23, 1990, midnight
S6E86 - 597
Ian asks Kath and Pete out for a meal in the hope that they'll help him make the right decision over Steven. However, Pete hopes that there might be a chance for a reconciliation.
Oct. 25, 1990, midnight
S6E87 - 598
Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?
Oct. 30, 1990, midnight
S6E88 - 599
It's bonfire night in Albert Square, but Jules and John have a poker game on their mind. Sharon makes a decision about her mother.
Nov. 1, 1990, midnight
S6E89 - 600
If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?
Nov. 6, 1990, midnight
S6E90 - 601
Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.
Nov. 8, 1990, midnight
S6E91 - 602
Eddie is the talk of the town when he receives a visit from the police. Dot is in her element fuelling the gossip among the locals about the Queen Vic's governor.
Nov. 13, 1990, midnight
S6E92 - 603
Eddie is determined to protect an old friend, but risks losing the Vic. Grant gets ready to share Sharon's flat, and decides to take her for a slap-up meal.
Nov. 15, 1990, midnight
S6E93 - 604
Mo's illness means that Frank and his sister Joan must try to get along with each other. And what is the result of Ian's blood test?
Nov. 20, 1990, midnight
S6E94 - 605
Phil persuades Arthur to try new business methods. Pauline is sceptical of the results of baby Steven's blood test. Frank is preoccupied with something at Mo's flat.
Nov. 22, 1990, midnight
S6E95 - 606
Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.
Nov. 27, 1990, midnight
S6E96 - 607
Time is running out for the thief in the Vic, and the finger of suspicion is already pointing at Clyde. Frank must prepare himself to part from Mo.
Nov. 29, 1990, midnight
S6E97 - 608
Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?
Dec. 4, 1990, midnight
S6E98 - 609
Wicksy is determined not to let his recent setback last long, Pete has decided to befriend Jason, despite warnings, and Ian is busier than ever, so he rewards himself with a treat.
Dec. 6, 1990, midnight
S6E99 - 610
Wicksy's search for work comes to nothing, and now he has only one offer on the table - Ian's. Cindy is even more determined to leave.
Dec. 11, 1990, midnight
S6E100 - 611
Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.
Dec. 13, 1990, midnight
S6E101 - 612
Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.
Dec. 18, 1990, midnight
S6E102 - 613
Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it out.
Dec. 20, 1990, midnight
S6E103 - 614
A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away - dead or alive.
Dec. 25, 1990, midnight
S6E104 - 615
Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
Dec. 27, 1990, midnight
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