User:AnemoneProjectors/List of EastEnders episodes (1998)


EastEnders (1998)
No. of episodes161 (+3 supplemental)
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release1 January (1998-01-01) –
31 December 1998 (1998-12-31)
Season chronology
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EastEnders is a British soap opera, examining the domestic and professional lives of working class people who live in the fictitious London Borough of Walford in the East End of London. The show airs on BBC One and entered its 14th broadcasted year on 1 January 1998 with its 1554th episode, with Jane Harris continuing her role as executive producer until Matthew Robinson took over. EastEnders aired 161 episodes in 1998, with the the typical week comprising three half-hour episodes on BBC One, in a time slot of 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8.00 pm on Mondays.

Cast and characters

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Cast changes in 1998
Louise Jameson joined the cast as Rosa di Marco.
Jimi Mistry joined the cast as Fred Fonseca.
Tamzin Outhwaite joined the cast as Melanie Healy.
Perry Fenwick joined the cast as Billy Mitchell.
Lucy Benjamin joined the cast as Lisa Fowler.
Martin Kemp joined the cast as Steve Owen.

In 1997, Diane Parish was cast in the role of Lola Christie, a love interest for Mick McFarlane (Sylvester Williams); the character debuted on 22 January.[1] Six months later, Parish opted to leave the serial after receiving another job.[2] January 1998 saw the introduction of a new Italian family, the di Marcos, who were billed to "rival" the Mitchell family.[3] The family of eight consists of grandparents Bruno di Marco (Leon Lissek) and Luisa di Marco (Stella Tanner), their daughter-in-law Rosa di Marco (Louise Jameson), her children Beppe di Marco (Michael Greco), Gianni di Marco (Marc Bannerman), Teresa di Marco (Leila Birch) and Nicky di Marco (Carly Hillman), and Beppe's young son Joe di Marco (Jake Kyprianou).[4] Louise Raymond, the estranged wife of Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards) and mother of Tiffany Mitchell (Martine McCutcheon) and Simon Raymond (Andrew Lynford), was introduced in May 1998. Carol Harrison was cast in the role.[5] Following the axing of several ethnic minority characters, producers decided to create new characters to replace them. The Jamacian relatives of Mick and a new "heart-throb" Asian doctor were announced.[6] Josie McFarlane (Joan Hooley), the mother of Mick, and Kim McFarlane (Krystle Williams), the foster daughter of Josie, were introduced in August 1998.[citation needed] Three new characters were announced in July 1998: Melanie Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite), Fred Fonseca (Jimi Mistry) and Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). Robinson promised that the characters have "subtle qualities to spice up Walford" and would feature in "strong" plots.[7] Melanie is the relative of an existing character and is described as "a real man-eater".[7] Fred is the Square's new resident general practitioner (GP) and billed as "a womanising bachelor with a silky bedside manner".[7] Jamie is the "tearaway" cousin of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) who becomes "a real handful" for the Mitchell family.[7] Barbara Keogh was cast as pensioner Lilly Mattock in 1998, making her first appearance on 5 November. The character creates a "comedy double act" with her flatmate Dot Cotton (June Brown).[8] Lucy Benjamin was cast as Lisa Shaw, a "home-wrecking blonde".[9] In September 1998, it was announced that Martin Kemp would join the cast as "smooth operator" Steve Owen in late December.[10] Kemp dubbed the character "a sensitive guy and very intelligent", and a show spokesperson commented, "Steve's going to give Grant Mitchell a run for his money, but with his head, not his fists."[10] Robinson revealed that Kemp was selected from 20 actors and chosen because he is "a very subtle actor".[10] Saskia Duncan (Deborah Sheridan-Taylor), Steve's obsessive former girlfriend, was also introduced in December.[citation needed]

After a stint on the soap in 1997, Janet Dibley reprised her role as Lorna Cartwright in February 1998.[11] Dibley was offered a year-long contract extension in March, but declined it as she disagreed with the planned storylines for Lorna. Despite further offers from producers, including a pay rise, she quit the soap and Lorna departed in April.[11] Original character Nick Cotton (John Altman) made another return in March for a one-month guest stint.[12] After taking maternity leave in 1997, Shobu Kapoor reprised her role as Gita Kapoor in July 1998.[citation needed]

Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) became the first character to depart in 1998 at the conclusion of Reid's guest stint. Reid later opted to reprise the role permanently and the character returned in May 1998.[citation needed] Michelle Collins and Gillian Taylforth, who portray Cindy Beale and Kathy Beale respectively, chose to leave the series in 1998; their departures aired in April 1998.[13] Paul Bradley decided to leave the serial at fear of being typecast as a nerd after portraying Nigel Bates since 1992.[14] Victoria Gould, who portrays Polly Becker, quit her role in 1998; the character departed in September 1998.[15] Several cast members were written out of the serial in 1998 following Robinson's appointment, including Elizabeth Kelly (Nellie Ellis), Clare Grogan (Ros Thorne), Matthew Silver (Ben Mitchell), Karen Henthorn (Julie Haye), Jon Lee (Josh Saunders), Gemma Bissix (Clare Bates), Jamila Massey (Neelam Kapoor), Deepak Verma (Sanjay Kapoor), Kapoor (Gita Kapoor), Lissek and Tanner (Bruno and Lisa di Marco), and Paul Moriarty (George Palmer).[15][16]

The following is a full list of the EastEnders 1998 cast.

Regular cast

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Recurring and guest cast

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List of episodes

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During 1998, EastEnders typically aired three half-hour episodes in a time slot of 8.00 pm on Mondays, 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The episodes were broadcast on BBC One. A weekly omnibus edition was also broadcast on Sundays. Jane Harris continued her role as executive producer until Matthew Robinson took over.

From 1 January to 26 June, official ratings are taken from the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB), which were published in Broadcast, and the figures are not combined with each week's respective omnibus edition. From 29 June 1998, official ratings are taken from the BARB website, and are all combined with the ombibus.[17] Airdates and credits are taken from BBC Genome.[18]

January

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
15541
1 January 1998 (1998-01-01)
30 minutesJulian HolmesLisselle Kayla14.54[19]
15552
5 January 1998 (1998-01-05)
30 minutesGeoff FeldSusan Boyd15.35[20]
15563
6 January 1998 (1998-01-06)
30 minutesGeoff FeldSusan Boyd15.37[20]
15574
7 January 1998 (1998-01-07)
30 minutesGeoff FeldChristopher Reason14.02[20]
This episode was broadcast on Wednesday at 8.00 pm as part of a week of five episodes.[21]
15585
8 January 1998 (1998-01-08)
30 minutesGeoff FeldChristopher Reason15.52[20]
15596
9 January 1998 (1998-01-09)
30 minutesGeoff FeldChristopher Reason13.81[20]
This episode was broadcast on Friday at 8.00 pm as part of a week of five episodes.[22]
15607
12 January 1998 (1998-01-12)
30 minutesTim LeandroLynne Dallow15.45[23]
15618
13 January 1998 (1998-01-13)
30 minutesTim LeandroAnnie Wood15.91[23]
15629
15 January 1998 (1998-01-15)
30 minutesTim LeandroAnnie Wood14.97[23]
156310
19 January 1998 (1998-01-19)
30 minutesClare KilnerLisa Evans15.70[24]
156411
20 January 1998 (1998-01-20)
30 minutesClare KilnerNicholas Hicks-Beach14.81[24]
156512
22 January 1998 (1998-01-22)
30 minutesClare KilnerNicholas Hicks-Beach14.36[24]
156613
26 January 1998 (1998-01-26)
30 minutesRobert GabrielNicholas Hicks-Beach15.46[25]
156714
27 January 1998 (1998-01-27)
30 minutesRobert GabrielChristopher Reason14.45[25]
156815
29 January 1998 (1998-01-29)
30 minutesRobert GabrielChristopher Reason14.45[25]

February

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
156916
2 February 1998 (1998-02-02)
30 minutesSteve ShillStephen Tredre14.52[26]
157017
3 February 1998 (1998-02-03)
30 minutesSteve ShillRob Gittins14.61[26]
157118
5 February 1998 (1998-02-05)
30 minutesSteve ShillRob Gittins14.46[26]
157219
9 February 1998 (1998-02-09)
30 minutesAdrian BeanMark Illis15.05[27]
157320
10 February 1998 (1998-02-10)
30 minutesAdrian BeanKeith Temple12.46[27]
This episode was shown at 8.00 pm due to a broadcast of A Question of Sport.[28]
157421
12 February 1998 (1998-02-12)
30 minutesAdrian BeanKeith Temple14.10[27]
157522
16 February 1998 (1998-02-16)
30 minutesPhilip CassonClare McIntyre14.38[29]
157623
17 February 1998 (1998-02-17)
30 minutesPhilip CassonTony McHale14.26[29]
157724
19 February 1998 (1998-02-19)
30 minutesPhilip CassonTony McHale13.73[29]
157825
23 February 1998 (1998-02-23)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanTony McHale14.84[30]
157926
24 February 1998 (1998-02-24)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanLisselle Kayla14.41[30]
158027
26 February 1998 (1998-02-26)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanBarrie Shore14.27[30]

March

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
158128
2 March 1998 (1998-03-02)
30 minutesRay KilbySusan Boyd13.71[31]
158229
3 March 1998 (1998-03-03)
30 minutesRay KilbySusan Boyd14.80[31]
158330
5 March 1998 (1998-03-05)
30 minutesRay KilbyLynne Dallow14.28[31]
158431
9 March 1998 (1998-03-09)
30 minutesBrett FallisJoanne Maguire13.73[32]
158532
10 March 1998 (1998-03-10)
30 minutesBrett FallisJoanne Maguire14.95[32]
158633
12 March 1998 (1998-03-12)
30 minutesBrett FallisJoanne Maguire08.01[32]
This episode was shown at 7.00 pm due to a broadcast of Watchdog with Anne Robinson.[33]
158734
16 March 1998 (1998-03-16)
30 minutesPenelope ShalesTony Basgallop13.43[34]
158835
17 March 1998 (1998-03-17)
30 minutesPenelope ShalesTony Basgallop14.21[34]
158936
19 March 1998 (1998-03-19)
30 minutesPenelope ShalesLilie Ferrari13.37[34]
159037
23 March 1998 (1998-03-23)
30 minutesTim LeandroJo O'Keefe14.25[35]
159138
24 March 1998 (1998-03-24)
30 minutesTim LeandroKeith Temple14.48[35]
159239
26 March 1998 (1998-03-26)
30 minutesTim LeandroKeith Temple13.99[35]
159340
30 March 1998 (1998-03-30)
30 minutesJulian HolmesStephen Tredre13.77[36]
159441
31 March 1998 (1998-03-31)
30 minutesJulian HolmesNicholas Hicks-Beach12.86[36]

April

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
159542
2 April 1998 (1998-04-02)
30 minutesJulian HolmesNicholas Hicks-Beach13.19[36]
159643
6 April 1998 (1998-04-06)
30 minutesStephen GarwoodTony McHale13.19[37]
159744
7 April 1998 (1998-04-07)
30 minutesStephen GarwoodTony McHale13.87[37]
159845
9 April 1998 (1998-04-09)
30 minutesStephen GarwoodTony McHale13.46[37]
159946
10 April 1998 (1998-04-10)
65 minutesGeoff FeldChristopher Reason13.48[37]
This episode begins with a pre-titles dream sequence of Kathy in prison being interrogated by Pat; Kathy awakens from the dream and the titles begin. The episode was broadcast on Friday at 8.30 pm as an extra, extended episode.[38]
160047
13 April 1998 (1998-04-13)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleLisa Evans14.09[39]
160148
14 April 1998 (1998-04-14)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleAnnie Wood14.73[39]
160249
16 April 1998 (1998-04-16)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleAnnie Wood13.70[39]
160350
20 April 1998 (1998-04-20)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanTony Basgallop12.69[40]
160451
21 April 1998 (1998-04-21)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanTony Basgallop13.92[40]
160552
23 April 1998 (1998-04-23)
30 minutesHaldane DuncanLisselle Kayla12.71[40]
160653
27 April 1998 (1998-04-27)
30 minutesPhilip CassonMark Illis12.49[41]
160754
28 April 1998 (1998-04-28)
30 minutesPhilip CassonSimon Ashdown13.56[41]
160855
30 April 1998 (1998-04-30)
30 minutesPhilip CassonSimon Ashdown13.30[41]
#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
160956
4 May 1998 (1998-05-04)
30 minutesBrett FallisShaun Prendergast9.25[42]
161057
5 May 1998 (1998-05-05)
30 minutesBrett FallisRob Gittins13.92[42]
161158
7 May 1998 (1998-05-07)
30 minutesBrett FallisRob Gittins11.48[42]
This episode was shown at 8.30 pm.[43]
161259
11 May 1998 (1998-05-11)
30 minutesPip ShortChristopher Reason12.84[44]
161360
12 May 1998 (1998-05-12)
30 minutesPip ShortChristopher Reason12.59[44]
161461
14 May 1998 (1998-05-14)
30 minutesPip ShortChristopher Reason11.74[44]
161562
18 May 1998 (1998-05-18)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsAl Hunter Ashton11.93[45]
161663
19 May 1998 (1998-05-19)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsBarry McCarthy12.08[45]
161764
21 May 1998 (1998-05-21)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsKeith Temple11.40[45]
161865
25 May 1998 (1998-05-25)
30 minutesTim LeandroJoanne Maguire11.89[46]
161966
26 May 1998 (1998-05-26)
30 minutesTim LeandroJoanne Maguire13.55[46]
162067
28 May 1998 (1998-05-28)
30 minutesTim LeandroJoanne Maguire11.80[46]

June

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
162168
1 June 1998 (1998-06-01)
30 minutesDavid RichardsonTony McHale13.00[47]
162269
2 June 1998 (1998-06-02)
30 minutesDavid RichardsonTony McHale14.09[47]
162370
4 June 1998 (1998-06-04)
30 minutesDavid RichardsonRachel Pole12.23[47]
162471
8 June 1998 (1998-06-08)
30 minutesPhilip CassonTony Basgallop13.62[48]
162572
9 June 1998 (1998-06-09)
30 minutesPhilip CassonTony Basgallop13.46[48]
162673
12 June 1998 (1998-06-12)
30 minutesPhilip CassonTony Jordan9.45[48]
This episode was shown on Friday at 8.00 pm[49] due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup on 11 June.[50]
162774
15 June 1998 (1998-06-15)
30 minutesGeoff FeldKeith Temple11.51[52]
This episode was shown at 7.00 pm due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[51]
162875
16 June 1998 (1998-06-16)
30 minutesGeoff FeldKeith Temple10.63[52]
This episode was shown at 8.00 pm due to a broadcast of Keeping Mum.[53]
162976
17 June 1998 (1998-06-17)
30 minutesGeoff FeldJulie Wassmer10.86[52]
This episode was shown on Wednesday at 7.50 pm[54] due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup on 18 June.[55]
1630–163177
25 June 1998 (1998-06-25)
60 minutesRobert GabrielAnnie Wood11.43[57]
Due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup on 22 and 23 June, the two episodes that would normally have been shown on those days were combined into an hour-long episode, shown on Thursday.[56]
163278
26 June 1998 (1998-06-26)
30 minutesRobert GabrielAnnie Wood9.80[57]
This episode was broadcast on Friday at 7.00 pm due to the week's schedule being disrupted by live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[58]
163379
29 June 1998 (1998-06-29)
30 minutesRay KilbyLisselle Kayla10.91
This episode was shown at 7.00 pm due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[59]

July

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
163480
1 July 1998 (1998-07-01)
30 minutesRay KilbyLisselle Kayla12.14
This episode was broadcast on Wednesday at 8.00 pm[60] due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday 30 June.[61]
163581
2 July 1998 (1998-07-02)
30 minutesRay KilbyChristopher Reason14.98
163682
6 July 1998 (1998-07-06)
30 minutesTom HooperChristopher Reason14.82
1637–163883
9 July 1998 (1998-07-09)
65 minutesTom HooperSimon Ashdown15.86
Due to live coverage of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, there was no episode on Tuesday 8 June, but the episode that would normally have been broadcast on that day was combined with the Thursday episode into a 65-minute episode, shown at 7.25 pm.[62] This episode was followed by three special episodes.
163984
13 July 1998 (1998-07-13)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsClare McIntyre14.68
164085
14 July 1998 (1998-07-14)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsCarol Noble15.81
164186
16 July 1998 (1998-07-16)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsBarrie Shore15.13
164287
20 July 1998 (1998-07-20)
30 minutesBrett FallisLilie Ferrari14.05
164388
21 July 1998 (1998-07-21)
30 minutesBrett FallisRob Gittins14.93
164489
23 July 1998 (1998-07-23)
30 minutesBrett FallisRob Gittins15.34
164590
27 July 1998 (1998-07-27)
30 minutesDez McCarthyLynne Dallow13.13
164691
28 July 1998 (1998-07-28)
30 minutesDez McCarthyChristopher Reason14.56
164792
30 July 1998 (1998-07-30)
30 minutesDez McCarthyChristopher Reason14.95

August

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
164893
3 August 1998 (1998-08-03)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleTony Basgallop14.12
164994
4 August 1998 (1998-08-04)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleTony Basgallop14.23
165095
6 August 1998 (1998-08-06)
30 minutesPhilippa LangdaleTony Basgallop14.40
165196
10 August 1998 (1998-08-10)
30 minutesGeoff FeldTony McHale12.71
165297
11 August 1998 (1998-08-11)
30 minutesGeoff FeldTony McHale13.39
165398
13 August 1998 (1998-08-13)
30 minutesGeoff FeldTony McHale15.89
165499
17 August 1998 (1998-08-17)
30 minutesPhilip CassonJo O'Keefe14.48
1655100
18 August 1998 (1998-08-18)
30 minutesPhilip CassonJoanne Maguire15.21
1656101
20 August 1998 (1998-08-20)
30 minutesPhilip CassonJoanne Maguire16.51
1657102
24 August 1998 (1998-08-24)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanRachel Pole14.26
1658103
25 August 1998 (1998-08-25)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanKeith Temple14.53
1659104
27 August 1998 (1998-08-27)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanKeith Temple14.03
1660105
31 August 1998 (1998-08-31)
30 minutesAdrian BeanAnnie Wood14.16

September

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
1661106
1 September 1998 (1998-09-01)
30 minutesAdrian BeanAnnie Wood15.06
1662107
3 September 1998 (1998-09-03)
30 minutesAdrian BeanJulie Wassmer15.30
1663108
7 September 1998 (1998-09-07)
30 minutesJamie AnnettJulie Wassmer12.70
1664109
8 September 1998 (1998-09-08)
30 minutesJamie AnnettBarry McCarthy14.68
1665110
10 September 1998 (1998-09-10)
30 minutesJamie AnnettAnnie Wood15.88
1666–1667111
13 September 1998 (1998-09-13)
60 minutesTom HooperSimon Ashdown12.61
This episode was broadcast on Sunday at 8.00 pm as an extra, extended episode.[63]
1668112
14 September 1998 (1998-09-14)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsChristopher Reason15.31
1669113
15 September 1998 (1998-09-15)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsChristopher Reason14.36
1670114
17 September 1998 (1998-09-17)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsChristopher Reason14.86
1671115
21 September 1998 (1998-09-21)
30 minutesJulian HolmesRob Gittins13.72
1672116
22 September 1998 (1998-09-22)
30 minutesJulian HolmesRob Gittins14.10
1673117
24 September 1998 (1998-09-24)
30 minutesJulian HolmesRoy Gaunt15.12
1674118
28 September 1998 (1998-09-28)
30 minutesSusan TullyJo O'Keefe14.09
1675119
29 September 1998 (1998-09-29)
30 minutesSusan TullyJo O'Keefe14.64

October

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
1676120
1 October 1998 (1998-10-01)
30 minutesSusan TullyJoanne Maguire16.33
1677121
5 October 1998 (1998-10-05)
30 minutesPaul CarneyLilie Ferrari15.29
1678122
6 October 1998 (1998-10-06)
30 minutesPaul CarneyDoug Briggs15.65
1679123
8 October 1998 (1998-10-08)
30 minutesPaul CarneyLynne Dallow16.40
1680124
12 October 1998 (1998-10-12)
30 minutesTim LeandroTony Basgallop15.36
1681125
13 October 1998 (1998-10-13)
30 minutesTim LeandroTony Basgallop15.02
1682126
15 October 1998 (1998-10-15)
30 minutesTim LeandroTony Basgallop16.25
1683127
19 October 1998 (1998-10-19)
30 minutesPhilip DraycottAnnie Wood16.04
1684128
21 October 1998 (1998-10-21)
30 minutesPhilip DraycottAnnie Wood15.07
This episode was shown on Wednesday at 7.30 pm[64] due to live coverage of the 1998–99 UEFA Cup on Tuesday 20 October.[65]
1685129
22 October 1998 (1998-10-22)
30 minutesPhilip DraycottAnnie Wood16.41
1686130
26 October 1998 (1998-10-26)
30 minutesPaul AnnettTony McHale17.16
1687131
27 October 1998 (1998-10-27)
30 minutesPaul AnnettTony Jordan18.34
A two-hander between Pat and Peggy. Roy drives out of Albert Square, almost hitting Pat. Peggy takes Pat home and tells Pat she knows she was with Frank the night before; Pat insists they only talked as she had had an argument with Roy. Peggy says Pat still loves Frank but she says she loves Roy and Frank loves Peggy. Pat admits to still having feelings for Frank but says she cannot go back to the past and Roy is her future. Pat finds a letter from Roy saying it is over and she will not see him again; Peggy says Frank will find Roy. Two police officers turn up and PC Newland tells Pat that Roy's car has been found abandoned, having been involved in an incident, and there was blood on the driver's seat; Peggy tells Pat that Roy will be fine. Peggy then accuses Pat of being jealous after they start talking about Peggy and Frank's upcoming wedding; Pat says Peggy's relationship with Frank will never be as good as hers way and he is only with Peggy because she does not want him. Pat says something could have happened between them the night before if she had encouraged it. They insult each other, throw wine glasses and then slap each otheraround the face. Thr doorbell the rings and they rush to answer it.
1688132
29 October 1998 (1998-10-29)
30 minutesPaul AnnettTony Jordan19.05
A two-hander between Roy and Frank.

November

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
1689133
2 November 1998 (1998-11-02)
30 minutesAdrian BeanKeith Temple16.90
1690134
3 November 1998 (1998-11-03)
30 minutesAdrian BeanKeith Temple18.24
1691135
5 November 1998 (1998-11-05)
30 minutesAdrian BeanRob Gittins17.31
169216
9 November 1998 (1998-11-09)
30 minutesRobert GabrielRob Gittins17.14
1693137
10 November 1998 (1998-11-10)
30 minutesRobert GabrielJo O'Keefe17.24
1694138
12 November 1998 (1998-11-12)
30 minutesRobert GabrielJo O'Keefe18.36
1695139
16 November 1998 (1998-11-16)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanJulia Honour[γ]16.95
1696140
17 November 1998 (1998-11-17)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanLisselle Kayla/Julia Honour [γ]17.90
1697141
19 November 1998 (1998-11-19)
30 minutesKenneth GlenaanLisselle Kayla/Julia Honour [γ]17.39
1698142
23 November 1998 (1998-11-23)
30 minutesDez McCarthyBen Cooper15.63
1699143
24 November 1998 (1998-11-24)
30 minutesDez McCarthyLynne Dallow17.47
1700144
26 November 1998 (1998-11-26)
30 minutesDez McCarthyLynne Dallow16.67
1701145
30 November 1998 (1998-11-30)
30 minutesPhilip CassonRachel Pole17.26

December

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#No. in yearOriginal air dateRunning timeDirected byWritten by Viewers
(millions)
1702146
1 December 1998 (1998-12-01)
30 minutesPhilip CassonJoanne Maguire19.92
1703147
3 December 1998 (1998-12-03)
30 minutesPhilip CassonBarrie Shore20.18
1704148
7 December 1998 (1998-12-07)
30 minutesSusan TullyJenny Lecoat18.19
1705149
8 December 1998 (1998-12-08)
30 minutesSusan TullyCarol Noble18.44
1706150
10 December 1998 (1998-12-10)
30 minutesSusan TullyRob Gittins18.67
1707151
14 December 1998 (1998-12-14)
30 minutesJamie AnnettLisa Evans16.13
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15 December 1998 (1998-12-15)
30 minutesJamie AnnettJulie Wassmer17.76
1709153
17 December 1998 (1998-12-17)
30 minutesJamie AnnettJulie Wassmer17.71
1710–1711154
21 December 1998 (1998-12-21)
60 minutesJulie EdwardsTony McHale17.10
1712155
22 December 1998 (1998-12-22)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsTony McHale19.42
1713156
24 December 1998 (1998-12-24)
30 minutesJulie EdwardsTony McHale17.5
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25 December 1998 (1998-12-25)
30 minutesPaul AnnettAnnie Wood16.15
This episode was broadcast on Friday at 5.25 pm as an extra episode for the Christmas period.[67]
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25 December 1998 (1998-12-25)
30 minutesPaul AnnettAnnie Wood22.14
This episode was broadcast on Friday at 8.30 pm as an extra episode for the Christmas period.[68]
1716159
28 December 1998 (1998-12-28)
30 minutesJim ShieldsJulian Perkins19.07
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29 December 1998 (1998-12-29)
30 minutesJim ShieldsDoug Briggs21.14
This episode was shown at 7.40 pm.[69]
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31 December 1998 (1998-12-31)
45 minutesJim ShieldsSimon Ashdown18.48
This episode was shown at 7.00 pm.[70]

Supplemental episodes

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TitleRunning timeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
"EastEnders in Paris – Part 1"[71]15 minutesSarah HardingJohn Derek10 July 1998 (1998-07-10)9.82
Roy Evans takes Pat Evans to Paris for a romantic weekend, while Barry and his friends go to the 1998 World Cup.
"EastEnders in Paris – Part 2"[72]10 minutesSarah HardingJohn Derek11 July 1998 (1998-07-11)8.38[73]
Huw, Lenny, Robbie and Barry's Paris trip is not going as planned and gets worse when Barry informs them there are only two tickets available (Broadcast at 8.15 pm).
"EastEnders in Paris – Part 3"[74]10 minutesSarah HardingJohn Derek12 July 1998 (1998-07-12)5.43[73]

Huw, Lenny, Robbie and Barry end up going to the World Cup match. Roy and Pat have other ideas and visit the Rodin Museum, where they kiss.

This episode was aired as a segment within the 1998 World Cup Final itself (broadcast at 7.25 pm).[73]

See also

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b Nellie and Nick are former regular characters but made guest appearances in 1998.
  2. ^ The role of Peter was recast in 1998 from Stevens to Shade.
  3. ^ a b c Julia Honour is a pseudonym used when a member of the editorial staff has to completely rewrite a poor early script draft from a commissioned writer, or when the original writer is unable to finish the script for any reason.[66]

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