EastEnders - 04/02/13 at 8pm - Zainab and Masood's relationship hits the rocks...

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 12:46

Episode #4581
Written By
Pete McTighe

Executive Producer
Lorraine Newman

A snapshot from tonight's episode...

Masood feels guilty that he didn't show up for the meeting with the imam and tries to make amends with Zainab by finally building her water feature. But when a grand switch-on in front of the neighbours doesn't quite go to plan, the couple argue and he says things he has been bottling up for weeks. Abi discovers Max is staying at the B&B, but when she goes to visit him, she doesn't bank on seeing him sharing his bed with his estranged wife. Joey worries Michael is taking advantage of Alice as his new babysitter, Lucy is concerned after finding a lump on her breast and Whitney is annoyed with Tyler for telling Alfie about their engagement. Will she be able to stop the news from spreading?

A more detailed synopsis...

Zainab isn't in a good mood as her beloved water feature wasn't ready in time for the Imam's visit. Feeling guilty for not turning up for the important meeting with the Imam, Masood tries to make amends by promising to have the water feature ready by 4pm. Zainab then invites a number of the neighbours to the grand turn-on, keen to re-establish her place in the community. However, there are a number of raised eyebrows over Zainab's high opinion of herself as she spreads the word.

Later, a few people gather to see the water feature in all its glory, but Zainab pushes Masood aside to seize the big moment for herself. However, as she tells Masood to turn on the water, she is horrified to see it start spurting pink bubbles. Zainab quickly realises that Bianca's kids are responsible as she saw them hanging around the water feature earlier. She storms round to Bianca's house to complain, but Masood is forced to intervene and take her home when she loses her temper.

Back at the Masood house, an angry Masood complains that everything is always about Zainab rather than them as a couple. When Zainab still fails to listen to him properly, Masood storms outside and starts attacking the water feature with a shovel - asking Zainab if she has any idea why he didn't turn up for the meeting with the Imam…

Meanwhile, Max is back on the Square but is avoiding his daughters as he doesn't want them to see his bruised face. However, Lauren spots that Max is back and shares the news with Abi. When Abi learns that Max is staying at the B&B, she heads up to her father's room - but she's in for a shock when Kirsty opens the door and her father is in Kirsty's bed…

Elsewhere, Lucy is clearly troubled and tries to confide in her friends, but they all seem distracted by other things. Later, Denise realises that something isn't right and is shocked when Lucy reveals that she has found a lump in her breast.

Also today, Jay and Dexter challenge AJ to a game of poker to help raise funds for Abi to go on an important school project, Joey worries that Michael is taking advantage of his sister but Alice tells him to mind his own business, while Bianca and Carol aren't happy to learn of Whitney and Tyler's engagement when Alfie blurts out the couple's news.

Cast appearing in the episode...
Zainab, Masood, AJ, Ayesha, Bianca, Morgan, Tiffany, Carol, Whitney, Alfie, Tyler, Abi, Lauren, Jay, Dexter, Ava, Max, Kirsty, Joey, Alice, Michael, Lucy, Denise and Patrick.

Overnight ratings from last week's episodes...
Monday 28/1 - 8.36 million / 463,000 on BBC3
Tuesday 29/1 - 8.24 million / 605,000 on BBC3
Thursday 31/1 - 8.07 million / 484,000 on BBC3
Friday 1/2 - 7.8 million / 376,000 on BBC3

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Vote in the poll after the episode has aired.

[Deleted User] · 04/02/13 - 12:49

No

Hooray I cant wait for tonights show.

A fresh week in everyones fave square

Thanks

Stupid_Head · 04/02/13 - 13:19

Is this Zainab's final week? I'll have to tune in if so.

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 13:29

No

Stupid_Head wrote: »

Is this Zainab's final week? I'll have to tune in if so.

Yes. I believe she leaves on Friday.

Stupid_Head · 04/02/13 - 13:30

KieranDS wrote: »

Yes. I believe she leaves on Thursday.

Ah alright, might just watch that one instead. Cheers!

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 13:41

No

Stupid_Head wrote: »

Ah alright, might just watch that one instead. Cheers!

My mistake. Her last episode is Friday not Thursday.

EveT1991 · 04/02/13 - 14:51

Didn't Janine get a better exit than Zainab and a better build up?

Stupid_Head · 04/02/13 - 14:56

Mormon Girl wrote: »

Didn't Janine get a better exit than Zainab and a better build up?

And she was only off to taste the wonders of the jungle.

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 16:29

No

Stupid_Head wrote: »

And she was only off to taste the wonders of the jungle.

I hope there is a passing comment about her visiting a jungle when she returns.

IanMandy · 04/02/13 - 16:42

KieranDS wrote: »

I hope there is a passing comment about her visiting a jungle when she returns.

Billy: 'Janine, where've you been?'
Janine (sarcastically): 'Deep within an Australian jungle

Thanks for the thread

Zack06 · 04/02/13 - 16:43

Stupid_Head wrote: »

And she was only off to taste the wonders of the jungle.

Erm.....:eek::eek: Great thread though OP.

RingoJ739K · 04/02/13 - 16:51

No

Zainab's last week...:(

dullire · 04/02/13 - 18:06

Great thread Kieran

The Zee/Mas ad looks so sad but I'm looking forward to their scenes. 4 episodes of Zee left

I hope Lola has sent the lyrics of the latest Dizzee Rascal to Philthy, we don't want Lexi keeping great granny Peggy up all night ..................
I don't need no speed
I don't need no heroin
I don't want no coke
You can have your ketamine
I'm a baseline junky
And I like it funky
BIG DIRTY SNEAKING BASE
Peggy: 'Good to see you're off the drugs Phil, last time I saw you, you were off your head on coke trying to burn down mah pub.'

Evening all:)

xTonix · 04/02/13 - 18:10

Yes

RingoJ739K wrote: »

Zainab's last week...:(

Yep

looking forward to this week though.

[Deleted User] · 04/02/13 - 18:20

No

Someone has voted NO before the episode has even aired

xTonix · 04/02/13 - 18:23

Yes

klendathu wrote: »

Someone has voted NO before the episode has even aired

lol what a womble.

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 18:25

No

klendathu wrote: »

Someone has voted NO before the episode has even aired

:D:D

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 19:28

No

30 mins to go

Sorcha_27 · 04/02/13 - 19:34

No

klendathu wrote: »

Someone has voted NO before the episode has even aired

Probably 99% of the DS lot

KieranDS · 04/02/13 - 19:56

No

sorcha_healy27 wrote: »

Probably 99% of the DS lot

so true.

Sez_babe · 04/02/13 - 19:58

Thanks for the thread

[Deleted User] · 04/02/13 - 19:59

No

Its Showtime ! :cool:

Hang on tight !

Sez_babe · 04/02/13 - 19:59

Here we go!

Sorcha_27 · 04/02/13 - 20:01

No

I can't wait for Zainab to leave!

RingoJ739K · 04/02/13 - 20:01

No

Masood getting the silent treatement.:o

Aneesa · 04/02/13 - 20:01

Zainab and this stupid water feature is really annoying me!!

Hey there!

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