EastEnders

January 2, 1990

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.

January 4, 1990

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.

January 9, 1990

What has become of Diane Butcher? Frank is determined to find her.

January 11, 1990

Michelle waits for word from Danny. Frank returns from his search for Diane to a family desperate for news.

January 16, 1990

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...

January 18, 1990

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.

January 23, 1990

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?

January 25, 1990

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

January 30, 1990

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.

February 1, 1990

Danny receives an ultimatum. Who will he choose - Michelle or his family?

February 6, 1990

Sharon has had enough of Simon's suspicious behaviour. Marge has something to tell Dot, and Dot has something to tell Marge.

February 8, 1990

Danny is determined to leave Albert Square, but who will he take with him - his wife, or Michelle?

February 13, 1990

Michelle must confront family and friends with the news of her move to Newcastle, but Danny seems to have other things on his mind.

February 15, 1990

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.

February 20, 1990

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.

February 22, 1990

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.

February 27, 1990

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.

March 1, 1990

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 6, 1990

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 8, 1990

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 13, 1990

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 15, 1990

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 20, 1990

Now £10,000 richer, Dot is in for a less welcome surprise. Meanwhile, Pat is delighted to be making some progress with Janine.

March 22, 1990

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 27, 1990

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 29, 1990

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

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 5, 1990

Wicksy helps Cindy to decorate, while an unwanted statue of Diane stretches Frank's patience.

April 10, 1990

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 12, 1990

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 17, 1990

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 19, 1990

The past comes back to haunt both Sharon and Michelle, and prompts the police to search a local canal.

April 24, 1990

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 26, 1990

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.

May 1, 1990

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 3, 1990

Diane has to decide whether or not to leave Taylor once and for all.

May 8, 1990

Will Shireen bury her differences with Ashraf and meet her husband-to-be?

May 10, 1990

Tensions between Sharon and Wicksy are growing. Ian plans an intimate birthday party for Cindy.

May 15, 1990

Dot decides to change her will, and Kathy ends up spending the evening with Cindy.

May 17, 1990

Shireen's romance blossoms despite her father's affair. Sharon decides to get to know Cindy better.

May 22, 1990

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 24, 1990

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 29, 1990

Sharon comes close to finding her mother. Dot hasn't been seen for days.

May 31, 1990

The police visit Dot, threatening to scupper Nick's plans. And Ashraf's infidelity finally lands him in big trouble

June 5, 1990

A visit from Jabbar's father leaves Ashraf with some bad news for Shireen, while Sharon tackles Simon on the subject of marriage.

June 7, 1990

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 12, 1990

Sharon and Wicksy's future hangs in the balance and, if Charlie Cotton is right, so does Dot's life.

June 14, 1990

Dot and Nick settle down for a special meal. Will it be their last?

June 19, 1990

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 21, 1990

The Karims leave Walford, but there's a spark of hope for Shireen and Jabbar's future. Wicksy extracts a confession from Cindy.

June 26, 1990

Michelle's slippery boss offers Ian a bribe, while Janine gives Pat a bad scare. Meanwhile, Sharon prepares to meet her mother.

June 28, 1990

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.

July 3, 1990

Kathy overhears a private conservation and is determined to find out the truth about Cindy and Wicksy.

July 5, 1990

The Tavernier family move into Albert Square and right into the middle of a pitched battle between residents and developers.

July 10, 1990

Are the market traders celebrating too early? A surprise visitor leaves Sharon with a dilemma.

July 12, 1990

Frank and Pat make preparations to hand over the Queen Vic. Cindy is touched by Ian's generosity.

July 17, 1990

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 19, 1990

Diane decides it's time to brighten up the Square, especially the part that belongs to her dad.

July 24, 1990

While Pat and Frank are on holiday, havoc reigns at the bed and breakfast.

July 26, 1990

It's crunch time for Cindy and Ian. Ricky and Diane discover something very serious about Mo.

July 31, 1990

Michelle gives the Mitchell brothers the lowdown on the council offices. All they have to do now is get the lowdown on Stuart Kendle.

August 2, 1990

Almost everyone knows about Wicksy and Cindy - except Ian. Cindy decides it's time to tell him.

August 7, 1990

Ian is shattered by Cindy's confession. How will his family cope with the situation?

August 9, 1990

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.

August 14, 1990

Michelle is determined to bring Stuart Kendle to justice.

August 16, 1990

Ian is not going to let go of Cindy and Steven without a fight, but Cindy is still set on breaking free.

August 21, 1990

Michelle gets a letter from Newcastle and an unexpected visitor. Pat has some advice for Wicksy, and Sam has a suggestion for Ricky.

August 23, 1990

How will the Fowlers cope with a face from the past? How will Ricky cope on his first date with Sam?

August 28, 1990

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.

August 30, 1990

Nobody knows why Mark Fowler has come home. But Pauline is determined not to let him go. Diane gets her exam results.

September 4, 1990

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.

September 6, 1990

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.

September 11, 1990

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.

September 13, 1990

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.

September 18, 1990

Cindy and Wicksy return from Devon to find Pete hell-bent on revenge.

September 20, 1990

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.

September 25, 1990

Ian is determined to rid his life of the last traces of Cindy and Steven.

September 27, 1990

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.

October 2, 1990

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.

October 4, 1990

Mark is the hero of the hour, but will Mo be alright?

October 9, 1990

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.

October 11, 1990

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.

October 16, 1990

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.

October 18, 1990

Frank faces a tough decision about Mo's future and Sam throws a party in Ricky's van.

October 23, 1990

Mark tries to prove to Arthur that the Mitchell brothers are up to no good.

October 25, 1990

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.

October 30, 1990

Can Arthur save Mark from facing criminal charges? And can Jules protect John from his debtors?

November 1, 1990

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.

November 6, 1990

If Phil doesn't take the rap, Mark will go to prison. Can Arthur persuade Phil to do the decent thing?

November 8, 1990

Diane is determined to get to know Mark Fowler better.

November 13, 1990

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.

November 15, 1990

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.

November 20, 1990

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?

November 22, 1990

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.

November 27, 1990

Mo wants Frank to put her out of her misery. His family worries that that's exactly where he's heading.

November 29, 1990

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.

December 4, 1990

Eddie lays a trap and catches the thief at the Vic. But can he be sure he is firing the right person?

December 6, 1990

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.

December 11, 1990

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.

December 13, 1990

Diane returns to old haunts, searching for her friend. She must find her before it's too late.

December 18, 1990

Phil is determined that Sharon shouldn't spend Christmas with him and Grant in Scotland.

December 20, 1990

Frank and Pete make a desperate bid to restore harmony before Christmas, but Ian and Wicksy seem determined to battle it out.

December 25, 1990

A special Christmas delivery holds a surprise for Diane. Ian is determined to drive Wicksy away - dead or alive.

December 27, 1990

Diane shares a secret with Mark and once again he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.