Doctors Season 19, Episode 259: The Black Widow

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Something Whiskered This Way Comes

Mrs Tembe and JJ return from holiday only to discover the police on their doorstep. Ayesha's anger at Karl soon turns to concern. Jimmi's meticulous plans are ruined when a Buddhist rat catcher causes chaos at the Mill!

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2

Freak

Tensions are high at the Mill, as Mrs Tembe returns and Valerie enjoys her invalid status a little too much. Ayesha reports Karl missing. Al suffers from foot in mouth disease, when he seriously offends a breastfeeding mother.

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3

The Terminator

When an unpopular doctor at St Phil's has a streak of bad luck Ruhma is drawn in, finding there may be a guiding hand at work...

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4

Love and Duty

Rob has an explosive start to the day whilst Jimmi and Mrs Tembe have a clash of opinions after meeting with a psychiatrist. Heston helps a carer who is torn between moving in with his girlfriend and staying with his chronically ill father.

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5

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Swimmer

It's a day full of surprises when Mrs Tembe discovers a man wearing only a towel in her kitchen and Jimmi finds a hungover teenager in his hotel room. Meanwhile Ayesha tries to get to the bottom of Karl's illness.

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6

Shutdown

Rob has a lead in the cashpoint robbery case, but can he convince some evasive witnesses to cooperate? Meanwhile, Ayesha and Karl have a breakthrough of their own, while Heston struggles to hide his frustration with Valerie.

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7

Come Hither

Ayesha has to say a tough goodbye but is also pleased to welcome back a familiar face. There is also a warm welcome for Megan on her first day but not from everyone. Valerie stumbles across three strangers who are connected but need to make peace with their pasts. Can she help them?

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8

Safe

Sid is after a new challenge, but Mrs Tembe's plan fails to impress. Ayesha suggests an alternative idea, but Emma has doubts. Meanwhile, Ruhma's new plan frustrates Heston. Ayesha suspects domestic abuse when she meets some new patients, but the truth is more dangerous than she thinks.

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9

Box of Delights

Sid is still reluctantly going along with Mrs Tembe's new initiative but is surprised when things take an unexpected turn. Elsewhere, Heston is filled with dread. Megan suspects foul play when she is visited by a regular anxiety patient, but is she focusing on the wrong person?

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10

Netherworld

Heston is determined to prove his doubts about JJ are justified but is in for a big surprise. Emma meets a troubled student who actually believes he is dead - can she find a medical explanation?

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11

Head First

Mrs Tembe tries her hospital food recipes out on a chef, but will he think they're good enough? Elsewhere, Ruhma and Karen get competitive but one of them is cheating. Al learns a valuable lesson about diving in head first when he misses some vital clues and has to turn to Rob for help.

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12

The 17th Floor

Valerie shocks Ayesha with her latest plan for the future but is left devastated when Ayesha explains it might not be possible. Elsewhere, Rob also has some unwelcome words for Emma. Sid shadows a paramedic but it's not the easiest shift, especially when he suspects a patient is hiding a dark secret.

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It's Strange

It's the day of Mrs Tembe and JJ's hospital food presentation, but will an old feud of JJ's scupper their plan? Valerie worries about joining the VPAS scheme helping vulnerable patients, and that her cancer may have put paid to her dreams of being a mum.

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14

Mummy's Boy

Mrs Tembe realises that JJ is hiding something and demands the truth. Jimmi presses Al for details about his emotional state, but Al susses he's using him as a test case and sees red.

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15

Lizzie's Last Stand

Seeing JJ is dispirited about not being able to find more work, Mrs Tembe makes a surprising proposal. Valerie decides she wants a baby and looks to the Mill's men for a donor.

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16

Boundaries

It is Sid's first shift as a rapid responder, but when he fails to alert the emergency team to danger, Rob questions his fitness for the job. Megan mentors Jimmi on becoming a therapist and helps him see he was unfair to push Al - but will Al accept his apology?

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17

Mimic

With Valerie still determined to have IVF, Ayesha feels obliged to set her straight on a few basic facts on anatomy. Karen's treatment of JJ undermines his confidence and incurs harsh words from Mrs Tembe - will she ever forgive Karen?

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18

Red Moms' Club

Al's headaches are getting worse, and he is worried about what his upcoming brain scan might uncover. JJ moves in with Mrs Tembe, and they get off to a rocky start - has she made the right decision?

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19

iCARE

Al tries to get to the bottom of his headaches, while Zara and Daniel return to find Valerie in a very odd mood. Heston is put in a difficult position when a patient's son asks him a nightmare question.

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20

Won't Get Fooled Again

Daniel pushes Valerie on what she wants to ask him, while Sid gets a call out to deal with two trapped girls. Karen visits a potentially vulnerable pregnant woman, only to find she is not as alone as was thought.

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21

The Second Best Man

Zara thinks that Mrs Tembe is hiding something and goes on the offensive. Daniel goes to lunch with Al and Jimmi. Ayesha gets tangled up in a bizarre wedding day escapade.

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22

Whatever We've Got We Share

Mrs Tembe reluctantly hosts a dinner party, while Jimmi finds himself alone with Megan working late.

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Intervention

Does Mrs Tembe have anything more to worry about? She visits a clinic to find out. Jimmi and Megan come to realise that their differing branches of medicine are not mutually exclusive.

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24

Collision

In the aftermath of a terrible accident, the clock is ticking for Rob and Sid to help the people involved. Ruhma meets a pregnant woman who wants to date.

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25

Oh Brother!

News of the accident filters back to the Mill, but Sid's reaction surprises them all. Rob insists he is fine, and Zara tries too hard to be Emma's friend.

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26

Running with the Pack

Valerie gets support from her colleagues, but all is not as it seems. Rob is called in to discuss the accident and faces further pressure at work when trying to solve a series of pharmacy robberies.

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27

Gambling's for Fools

Mrs Tembe and JJ's celebrations hit the right note, while Sid shrinks when he faces Megan in a therapy session. Ayesha encounters more than one familiar face when meeting up with an old colleague.

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28

Next Door

JJ has a life-changing offer for Mrs Tembe - will she follow her head or her heart? Zara takes Emma shoe shopping and tries teaching her to put fashion before comfort.

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29

To Walk in Her Shoes

A hard decision is put in front of Rob and Karen, while Mrs Tembe and JJ try to work out the future. Al treats a patient with diabetes, but something isn't right. Can he work out what it is in time?

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Milk

Rob and Karen struggle to cope with baby Marnie. Have they taken on too much this time? Elsewhere, JJ still hopes Mrs Tembe might change her mind and move abroad with him. Daniel tends to an elderly and vulnerable patient, but she rails against all his efforts to help her. Can Daniel win her round?

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The Deal

Rob continues to bottle up his emotions despite things heating up at the Hollins house. Whilst Sid considers if he needs to see Megan again. Zara is troubled by a locum GP who has made an impossible deal, and now needs to pay up.

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32

Taxi for Carter

Daniel offers Jimmi some dating advice, but will the object of his affections reciprocate? Mrs Tembe visits Karen, but can they finally put their differences behind them? Heston encounters workplace bullying at a hotel and causes an impact with his customer feedback.

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Separation

What should be a walk in the park turns into a living nightmare for Rob, whilst Sid reveals a dirty little secret to Emma. When a vulnerable patient is faced with eviction, Megan has to act fast to ensure they don't lose more than just their home.

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Is It a Bird?

Mrs Tembe proposes that she undertake a secret mission for the good of Heston's relationship, while Rob seeks out company, scared to be alone with Marnie. Ayesha has to weave her own magic when she encounters a children's entertainer with a strange phobia.

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Devotion

Rob crosses a line when he does his utmost to get Marnie removed from their care, but will Karen find out what he's up to? Emma reaches out to a vulnerable woman who has just made a devastating confession. But is she in too deep?

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36

Hands On

Mrs Tembe is on a mission to discover the secrets of Ruhma's heart, but will she get Heston the answer he longs for? Daniel gets a reputation for having magic hands.

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37

What Men Want

Ruhma and Heston make secret plans with help from their friends. Emma is curious to know how Zara would respond if Daniel ever proposed. Elsewhere, Rob's guilty secret weighs him down. Valerie turns detective when a patient suspects her partner is cheating, but his secret is far more shocking than an affair.

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38

To Have and to Hold

Ayesha gets a shock visitor. Elsewhere, Emma and Zara try to be helpful but make things worse. Meanwhile, Ruhma and Heston wonder if they are a making a big song and dance over nothing. Daniel struggles to hold his temper but is left feeling guilty when his actions have grave consequences for someone.

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A Curate's Egg

Ayesha cooks something up to take her mind off recent events. Elsewhere, Ruhma and Heston get the silent treatment, but Sid has a bit too much to say during his session with Megan. Mrs Tembe has to deal with a theft at the church and learns the hard way not to judge a book by its cover.

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Dynamics

Sid and Megan discuss their recent mistake, but can they put the matter to bed? Ayesha finally talks to Bren, but is she there to rebuild bridges or burn them once and for all? Jimmi is left conflicted when a man accuses his stepmother of beating him, but is there any truth in his allegation?

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Factor of One

Ruhma makes wedding plans, but is Shak ready to support her yet? Elsewhere, Megan plans to come clean about what she has done, but Sid thinks she is making a huge mistake. Al has a difficult day when someone threatens to report him for the advice he gave to a pregnant patient.

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42

White Noise

Rob struggles with his inner feelings and jeopardises a court case. Can he pull himself together? Elsewhere, Sid also feels the pressure and a decision is made about Megan's future. Karen goes with her gut feelings about a new patient and finds herself in serious trouble with Mrs Tembe.

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43

Legless

Sid and Megan's first date doesn't go well. Could this be the end of their affair? Rob misses a dinner with Ruhma and Heston, unable to face human interaction. Just what is going on with the steadfast copper?

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44

Doctor Shopping

Emma has a run-in with a supposedly reformed Bren, but when Ayesha discovers Emma's hidden this from her, she's furious with her meddling and moves out. Ruhma bonds with Mrs Tembe and asks a big favour of her. Zara discovers a patient is 'doctor shopping', but he's not just scamming the NHS, he's hurting someone close to him. Can she bring him to justice?

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Monsters

As Megan sets a boundary in her relationship with Sid, Karen deals with an outbreak of vomiting at Campus. Ayesha receives a surprising offer of a place to stay and Ruhma worries she has turned Mrs Tembe into a monster! Can Megan uncover the cause of a young man's obsessive thoughts about hurting his partner?

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46

The Longest Day

Rob hopes a fishing trip will help him relax, while Sid doesn't get the help he hoped for from Al. Mrs Tembe meets a druid who is about to initiate his son, but does the son really want it?

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Field Fever

Sid acts on his jealousy over Megan, but ends up making things awkward. Meanwhile, Ayesha's visit to Bren brings to light not one but two worrying discoveries. Heston helps a young medical student gain the self-confidence to stand up to his mother, and to realise where his future might lie.

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48

Distractions

Rob experiences life in front of the camera, while Sid's therapy sessions have resulted in a newfound optimism - but will it last? Daniel intervenes to help a couple forced apart by the death of an alcoholic family member reconcile, forgive and move forward.

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Butterflies

Mrs Tembe has a job on her hands to pin down Ruhma for important wedding business, while Ayesha and her mother bond at a demonstration. Zara has a patient who doesn't seem to be able to take in bad news - can she get through to her?

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Betrothed

Rob has a night in while Ruhma's hen night gets into full swing, but will Ayesha spoil the party? Al finds himself in a moral dilemma - will he tell the truth or not? Will it cost him his job?

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51

Swansong

Ayesha takes Bren on a surprise trip, while Rob tries to get to the bottom of a house burglary. When a patient who is a ventriloquist comes to the Mill, Valerie is convinced to go and see a performance. But will it be quite what she imagines?

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Manoeuvres

Ayesha gets frustrated when she isn't allowed to leave work to see her mother, while Ruhma worries about Shak. Heston isn't allowed to see Ruhma before they get married, and Rob asks new recruit PC Watson to check up on a protest.

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53

Stop All the Clocks

It's the day of the wedding, but will Shak turn up? Rob has to deal with the arrest of Bren. As things escalate, will there be a happy ending?

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54

Time of Death

The investigation into Bren's death begins, while Heston goes to the police station to find out what is going on with Ruhma after her arrest. Ayesha visits the morgue to see her mother one final time.

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Piece by Piece

Ayesha's anger at who she blames for Bren's death shocks Al. Rob tries to convince Karen that he is okay. Heston stands up for Ruhma as she faces her police interview.

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Breaking the Cycle

Daniel treats a cyclist who is trying to stop the wheels falling off his marriage. Emma seeks professional support from Jimmi as she faces questioning from the IPCC. Heston tries to find out if he and Ruhma are actually married.

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Name and Blame

Karen attempts to heal the rift between a family and a carer. Sid tries to support Ayesha, and Ruhma and Mrs Tembe play the name game.

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The Silence

When an elderly lady reacts unexpectedly to some bad news, Zara is left stunned when she finds out why. Valerie supports Ayesha at the funeral parlour but is in for a shock when she returns to the Mill and witnesses something she shouldn't.

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Breathless

A routine appointment with a boy and his mum takes a surprising turn for Heston. Ruhma finally makes a decision about her married name, while Sid makes a decision about Megan.

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Bounce

Ruhma has an up-and-down day on the maternity ward at St Phil's. On the day of Bren's funeral, Ayesha shuts everyone out, while Sid leaves Mrs Tembe with a big and unexpected dilemma.

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Legacy

Jimmi doesn't know who to believe when a patient claims his abusive ex-wife hit him, but his ex is protesting her innocence. It's Ayesha's first day back at work, but she is not in the mood for a welcoming committee. Meanwhile, Sid turns to Valerie for help, desperate to convince Mrs Tembe he is telling the truth.

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62

Theseus and the Matinee

Al has the perfect afternoon off planned - a classic movie at his favourite cinema - but the other patrons seem set on ruining it. Sid is worried about his future at the Mill, while Rob looks to Emma for reassurance about Bren's death.

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Parallel Worlds

Valerie trusts her instincts and discovers a VPAS patient is hiding a disturbing truth. Tensions run high as Bren's post-mortem result is issued, and Emma tries to get Zara to break her sugar rule.

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Something Beginning with L...

Heston has a surprising diagnosis for a man who is terrified he is seriously ill. Ayesha and Emma clash over treatment of a patient, and the Mill team are astonished by a flood of 'special deliveries'.

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Tipping Point

Sid tries to convince a woman to find alternative care arrangements for her young son. Rob is questioned about the day he lost Marnie in the park, and Valerie decides to take a humorous situation very seriously.

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Deferred

It is the day of the coroner's inquest, and Rob struggles to hold himself together. Will Ayesha get the answers she needs?

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When the Wheels Come Off

Al's dismissal of a patient with toothache has grim consequences. Meanwhile, Zara has a confession to make through gritted teeth, and Ayesha is determined to get justice at any cost. Mrs Tembe is forced to lie to protect a friend, but it backfires as painful secrets from the past are exposed.

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Whet the Appetite

Zara licks her wounds after failing to rise to Daniel's challenge, Heston welcomes the chance to perform minor surgery on a patient, and Emma awaits a decision about her future. Jimmi sees a hypochondriac who is convinced he is dying - Jimmi agrees the symptoms are hard to swallow, but is it really that serious?

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69

Daysleeper

Zara finds herself dealing with more than one pain in the neck. Elsewhere, Ayesha is still struggling with her own pain and is presented with a new opportunity to make life difficult for Emma. A patient with insomnia isn't happy with Emma. As their day ends badly, the patient comes back to the Mill looking for a scapegoat.

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Fearless

Zara is determined to prove Daniel wrong with Sid's help, but she needs to overcome her fear first. Ruhma also has a point to prove after Heston makes an observation about Shak. Rob struggles to focus when he meets a woman similar to Bren. Emma tries some reverse psychology, but what effect will this have?

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Sticky Butterfly

Daniel gets caught up in a bittersweet situation involving a dying beekeeper, his conflicted daughter and a bath full of honey. Valerie is presented with an opportunity to tell her own story, but there is a sting in the tail as she develops a crisis of confidence.

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72

Listen Hear

Valerie gets a delivery of flowers, but who are they from? Rob's day is no bed of roses as he is faced with the prospect of losing Karen or finally telling her the truth. What will he choose to do? Al uses sign language to get through to a mother and daughter whose relationship is in crisis. How can he get them to 'listen' to each other?

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73

The B Team

A returning patient causes tension between Al and Ayesha. An angry Karen tries to come to terms with yesterday's news. Mrs Tembe makes friends on Botswana Day.

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Devices & Desires

Ayesha's challenging behaviour causes ructions at the Mill. Karen's worry turns to concern. Sid deals with a case of hypersexuality.

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75

Nine Lives

Karen steps up the search. Jimmi challenges Al with kindness. Geoffrey the cat gives Valerie paws for thought.

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76

The Mole

Rob does some soul searching. Al's act of kindness backfires. Heston attempts to uncover the naked truth from a life model.

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77

Late

News about Rob gives the team a chance to reflect on what they missed. Ruhma helps two mothers who can't stand the sight of each other.

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78

Benefit of the Doubt

Daniel and Zara bite off more than they can chew at a dinner party. Al's random act of kindness means he is left looking after Joe - what could possibly go wrong?

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79

Wearing Purple

Daniel is worried that his life is becoming stale, while Mrs Tembe has a proposition for Sid - but will he like it? Valerie has to deal with a hyperactive patient and finds herself in a moral quandary.

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False Positive

Daniel and Zara entertain their new friends, but will they go through with their intention? Rob is surprised when he arrives at his group therapy session. Emma is caught in the middle of a disagreement between an inspector and a solicitor and has to decide who to side with.

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The Forbidden Fruit

Rob's visit to Heston gives him an idea, while Daniel and Zara come up with a plan to combat the website. But will it come to fruition? Ayesha attends a funeral, where the return of one of the daughters causes some unexpected revelations.

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82

Those Who Wait

Rob attempts to get away from it all, but someone is trying to track him down. Mrs Tembe's quiet working-from-home day is disrupted, but can she get rid of those interrupting it?

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83

Do or Die

Zara and Daniel go on an unusual date, where an argument has drastic consequences. Jimmi gets caught up in an arrest, but will the advice he gives have unintended consequences?

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84

The Good and the Bad

Zara visits the hospital after the stabbing, while Jimmi attempts to get through to Al. Sid comforts a woman whose husband has gone missing.

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85

Tarragon

A routine home visit takes an unexpected turn when Daniel discovers his elderly patient is hiding something big in the kitchen. Zara makes a confident start with her witness statement, while Sid has a bad morning at work - will things improve?

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86

Good Deed Day

While Rob chases a drug dealer, Heston finds himself trying to repair a broken friendship. Zara meets Reece's brother at the hospital, and Jimmi teases Al about a good deed.

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87

Walk a Mile

When the Mill hosts a talking therapy project, in which patients and staff are invited to tell a story about their shoes, it proves to be an emotional moment for a patient called Ralphy. Reece takes a sudden turn for the worse, while Ruhma is perturbed to find Heston looking through her wardrobe.

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Coming Like a Ghost Town

Karen discovers that music-loving widower Ralphy has a date - but why doesn't he want to go? Rob starts the day on a high following a night of surreal dreams, while Sid faces a day of ribbing when he turns down a night out with Al to watch a TV show with Emma.

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Hungry

Emma tries to help a single father who is risking his own physical and mental health to care for his daughter. Ruhma discusses her financial independence with Mrs Tembe, while Valerie decides to try internet dating.

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90

The Good Mother

Jimmi finds himself with a dilemma when the last words of a dying patient reveal a devastating family secret. Valerie goes on her first date - but will Pete be the man of her dreams?

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91

Twisted Blood

Zara is unimpressed by the new DI at the station. Valerie makes a surprising discovery about Al. Ruhma tries to protect a patient who is hiding from the father of her baby.

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92

When Barry Met Sally

Zara receives an alarming note, while Sid's joy at being the centre of attention is short-lived. Barry meets a feisty student who gives him a lesson in second chances.

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93

Tendrils

Al has a date and is surprisingly diplomatic. Zara attends Reece's funeral and receives some unwanted attention. Ayesha gets to the root of an argument between a hairdresser and her best friend.

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Once upon a Time

There has been another stabbing, but can Tom find the victim before it is too late? Mrs Tembe encounters a patient whose every action is narrated by a voice in his head - can she convince him to seek help?

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95

Personal Demons

It is Halloween, and as midnight draws near, Heston, Emma and Valerie unleash their personal demons...

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96

Displacement

Zara makes a grisly discovery and starts to wonder if she is being threatened. When a bored, desk-bound Rob spots an opportunity to prevent a crime, will he do as he is told or will he rebel?

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97

Baby Steps

Al's pity date backfires when he is the one left feeling sorry for himself at the end of it. Elsewhere, the police make a significant breakthrough thanks to Zara, but has she put herself in more danger? Jimmi has a mystery to solve when a bipolar student turns up with an abandoned baby. Can Jimmi find the mother and get her help?

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The Girl in the Headscarf

Shak has a confession to make, but it puts Heston in a difficult situation. Zara is furious when Tom interrogates her and it seems Joe is about to bring more trouble home. Ayesha tries to get through to a friend with a dangerous hobby. She makes no bones about how risky it is, but will they give it up?

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99

Remorse

Mrs Tembe worries about Sid being exploited, but Al sees it as an opportunity for some fun. Zara isn't laughing when she finds something in Joe's school bag that could be a warning. Karen visits an elderly man who thinks his neighbour is looking out for him because she wants his money. Is there any truth in his allegation?

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Impulse Control

Sid returns from holiday to find his recent PR exercise has horribly backfired. Zara and Daniel face their worst nightmare when they discover Joe has gone missing from school. Heston discovers a patient with Parkinson's disease is making impulsive life choices. Could it be a side effect of what he prescribed?

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The Talking Cure

Al disagrees with Jimmi's advice but later has to eat his words. Mrs Tembe comes up with a new way for Sid to use his voice, and Rob tells Heston he is struggling to talk about his feelings. Mrs Tembe tackles an online troll face to face, but can she persuade him to change his negative views about the Mill?

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102

A Duty of Care

Al is silenced when Gwen's harsh words cut him to the core. Tom is left frustrated when his attempt to get Zara to change her mind turns out to be a hopeless stab in the dark. Emma exposes a lie and faces a dilemma. Should she breach patient confidentiality to stop someone having a vasectomy for the wrong reason?

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103

Three's a Throuple

Ruhma attends a home birth with added complications - but not because of the baby. Heston takes Rob to a new men's group, while Zara has one of the toughest nights of her life.

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104

Sad Face

The campus is besieged by well-wishers when a grieving woman sets up a shrine outside their front door. Can Sid sort it out? Heston decides that honesty is the best policy, while Tom tasks Rob with persuading Zara to testify.

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105

Shells

Al is faced with a dilemma when he finds himself looking after a giant African land snail for a young patient whose social standing at school depends on it. Heston and Ruhma try to sort out their differences. To protect her family, Zara contemplates a big move.

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106

Close to Home

Valerie tries to help a vulnerable teenage girl who has reached crisis point. A reluctant Sid goes Christmas shopping with Karen. When there is an incident with Joe at school, Zara is left angry and fired up!

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107

Free Lunch

Jimmi meets a young Buddhist monk collecting money on the street and quickly realises that all is not what it seems. Sid psyches himself up for a live podcast discussion on diversity while Zara and Daniel clash over the best way to deal with bullies.

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108

A Shade Too Far

When her cousin Kayleigh turns up with a surprising business proposition, Ayesha finds herself reluctantly drawn in. Zara has something important to do while Rob and Karen face the fostering panel, but will they be allowed to foster again?

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109

The Impotence of Iain Ernest

Sid has to deal with an unexpected situation when examining Lily, while Daniel has a proposition for the partners. Heston has to deal with the sensitive nature of impotence.

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110

Moonlight

Sid is visited by a journalist, but will he get to say what he wants? Mrs Tembe confides in Jimmi. Emma's house call turns mysterious as the patient complains of seeing a ghost.

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111

Joy

Al goes to talk to Mrs Tembe, and the result is most surprising, while Rob and Karen's shopping trip is interrupted by a call from social services. Zara attends a funeral of a patient and has to deal with the fallout.

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112

Tough Love

Mrs Tembe has to deliver some unwanted news to the practice, while Karen faces an immediate concern with their new foster child. Rob has to deal with two brothers who aren't communicating with their mother.

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113

Vigilante Man

Al visits his mother for an early Christmas meal, while Rob is put in a position he would rather not be in. Ayesha deals with a patient who is uncommunicative, and when she visits him she finds herself in a dangerous situation.

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114

Guardian Angel

Austin visits Lily for the first time since her placement, and he isn't keen when he finds out Rob is the foster father. LaToya's time on remand is fractious, and she confides in one of her fellow inmates.

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115

Face the Music

With Lily's condition worsening and the baby's birth imminent, Austin realises there is someone he needs to call. Meanwhile, DI Stanton is forced to take drastic action to protect Zara, Daniel and Joe. Valerie helps an old friend who is faced with a relationship dilemma.

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Forgive and Forget

Zara and Daniel get cabin fever and confront DI Stanton for putting their family at risk. A forgetful Emma misplaces something important, and Al gets a worrying phone call from his mum. Heston discovers a student whose amazing ability to remember every detail of his life is actually a rare medical condition.

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The Old Toe and The New Nose

When Ruhma reveals a secret to Sid, he makes a decision about his future, but what will Emma make of it when she finds out? Al and Eve have a good day together until she says something that stops him in his tracks. Ayesha helps a golfer with a bad toe get back in the game to save his marriage from the competition.

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118

No Strings

Al worries about his mother, while Rob checks in with a stressed Daniel and Zara. Emma helps an independent woman who needs support.

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119

The Shining Happy People

Daniel injects some fun into hotel life, while Al brings his mum to The Mill - will he be able to convince anyone to see her? Ruhma helps a couple confront a family secret.

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120

The Sharp End

Al makes plans for Eve, while Sid looks for a new project. Mrs Tembe tries to help a teenager and his mum, but will it be in time?

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121

Flickering Light

Zara confronts Daniel for not supporting her, but can he give her what she needs? Meanwhile, Rob tries to bond with new dad Austin. Heston is called upon by a seriously ill teenager to help make a life-or-death decision.

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122

A Tale of Two Kittys

Zara makes a difficult decision for the good of her family, but will it jeopardise her safety? Sid has an idea for some festive fun! Two Kittys, experiencing the best and the worst of times, clash over a missing £20 note. Can Valerie help unravel the mystery?

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Fairy Tales

Now in grave danger, Zara starts to wonder just who she can trust. Meanwhile, Ayesha wants to know why Ruhma is behaving strangely. Al discovers 'Goldilocks' has been eating his porridge and sleeping in his bed - but will this tale have a happy ending?

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124

A Woman Goes to War

It's the first day of the trial, but with The Mill team under threat, will Zara still testify? Meanwhile, Jimmi helps to recruit some reluctant singers for Sid's Christmas venture.

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125

Borderline

It's a day of surprises in Letherbridge, as Zara has a revelation about the murder case, and Ayesha discovers just what Ruhma has been up to. Emma starts off supporting a patient during her PIP assessment but ends up playing counsellor to the assessor.

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126

Confidence

As court proceedings come to a close there's a last-minute testimony to be heard. But what will be the verdict? Rob investigates an accusation of romance fraud but the case isn't as cut and dry as it seems...

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127

No Room at the Inn

Daniel can't wait to get involved with the Christmas plans, but Zara clearly feels differently. Elsewhere, Ruhma makes a horrific discovery about Besa's past and risks her own future to help her. Valerie learns the hard way that not everyone can be helped, but when she encounters someone else who needs her, will she turn her back on them?

30 min

128

Twinkle Twinkle Video Star

Jimmi feels the pressure but the Christmas video is finally revealed. Has all their hard work paid off? Elsewhere, Ruhma feels the strain with Besa and finds herself running out of time. Barry spends the day performing good deeds for others but is then humiliated in front of the staff from The Mill. How will he respond?

30 min

129

Any Moment

Emma is left disappointed when Sid makes an announcement. Al has a huge change of heart about the new working patterns, and Ruhma's secrets are almost exposed. Sid sees a patient who could get a kidney transplant, but she might have a chest infection. Does this mean it can't go ahead?

30 min

130

Tinselitis

Al offers to cover the evening shift for the second day in a row and insists he is just being nice, but has he got an ulterior motive? Rob and Karen have to say an emotional goodbye. Al has to think fast when Valerie is threatened by a patient high on codeine.

30 min

131

Risk Management

Al reveals the real reason he has been volunteering for evening shifts and presents a strong case for why they should be stopped. Meanwhile, Ruhma tells one lie too many and tips Valerie over the edge. Ayesha is troubled when an old friend suspects her younger brother has been coerced into a relationship - with an older man.

30 min

132

Blood, Sweat and Tears

As events spiral out of control, Ruhma struggles to protect Besa while Ayesha is determined to help Sid move out of Emma's house. Zara deals with a difficult patient whose lies put her in the firing line, but is there something more going on?

30 min

133

The Best Policy?

Rob starts to investigate Ruhma's connection to Besa, while Emma says farewell to Sid. Jimmi has an eventful evening when he attends a photography competition.

30 min

134

A Safe Place

Jimmi finds himself under siege, while Ruhma is feeling the pressure as an anxious Karen and Ayesha fear for their jobs while they await news of Rob's investigation. When she finds a vulnerable young man outside the police station with something truly shocking in a bag, Emma finds herself torn between protecting the young man and the police investigation.

30 min

135

Lullaby

When Besa absconds from the hostel, Ruhma fears for her safety and that of baby Tamanna - will they be caught or can Ruhma protect them?

30 min

136

False Friend

In Liverpool, a young nurse apprentice has a truly emotional day before making a life-changing call for help. A baffling meeting with Al leads Emma and Jimmi to share their experiences of living alone.

30 min

137

Lamb Dopiaza Nights

When Daniel abandons Zara's home cooking for a night out with an old mate, she has little sympathy for his hangover the next day. But what did happen last night, and why does Daniel feel so sick? Will he ever remember? While Ruhma struggles to accept Besa's imminent deportation, Jimmi finds himself welcoming a visitor with some trepidation.

30 min

138

Playtime

Karen and Valerie's lunch plans are spoilt when Mrs Tembe springs a surprise on them, and Jimmi's nephew visits the Mill. Heston is suspicious when he thinks a patient has lied about the death of their daughter.

30 min

139

Boisterous

Ruhma goes before Al and Emma to explain what happened with Besa, while Valerie tries to tell Zara about the benefits of healthy eating. Ayesha gets drawn into the middle of a family disagreement.

30 min

140

Dreams are Made On

Mrs Tembe loses her temper with an author from Botswana who has a secret but hides behind a shield of indifference. Meanwhile, Daniel sees a man with a heart condition who is also hiding a secret but running out of time. Elsewhere, Rob is undercover for a drugs operation and discovers his main suspect has a bag of pills burning a hole in his pocket.

30 min

141

Eric

Mrs Tembe introduces her replacement - and not everyone thinks it is a good idea - while Ayesha advises Jimmi on how to deal with Will. Karen visits a patient with dementia, but the daughter is convinced that there is not a problem.

30 min

142

Ransom

Valerie continues to push her diet on everyone, while Jimmi puts an idea to Emma that intrigues her. Ben's first day is chaotic when he arrives to find the Mill's system has been hacked.

30 min

143

A Mother's Love

Emma starts to put her plan into action, and Jimmi prepares himself for a night out with Will. Sid uncovers a nasty truth when dealing with a patient who is scared of older men.

30 min

144

The Inheritance

Daniel and Zara visit Emma's as a test, while Rob and Heston attend the men's group and have to deal with an unexpected issue. Valerie tries to help a patient move on after the death of her sister, but the patient has an odd obsession with a coral necklace.

30 min

145

Check Mate

Ben tries to put his own stamp on the Mill, but one thing stands in his way - Zara! Emma is suspicious of Jimmi's motives when he suggests Will and Erin as trial house guests. Rob gets caught between two neighbours when he follows up a report of a missing woman.

30 min

146

Under My Skin

Valerie is floored by everyone's reaction to her healthy-eating regime, and Jimmi has a knock-out lunch with Erin. Zara pulls no punches with a young boxer who feels her medical condition has left her on the ropes.

30 min

147

Staggered

A fed-up Jimmi gives Will some home truths, and Heston is shocked to discover the cause of an old friend's psychotic episode. Al works his magic at a stag do and impresses a beautiful alien.

30 min

148

Will You Be My Friend?

Heston shadows on an FME shift and witnesses the full horror of Viper for himself, and Emma gets a shock when her first home B&B guests reveal their unusual lifestyle. Karen gets an invitation from a lonely elderly neighbour, but will she be too late to the party?

30 min

149

A Chip off the Old Block?

Jimmi gets a shock when Will brings home his new love interest. Elsewhere, an overheard conversation leaves Heston feeling out of touch. Sid attends a DIY class and a case of mistaken identity means it's more than just his shelf that falls apart!

30 min

150

Suffer the Children

Jimmi tries to get over his awkwardness with Ben to help him with an important speech. Ruhma has a harrowing experience when she is thrown in at the deep end on her first day at the Home Office Detention Centre.

30 min

151

Dead Men Kiss No Womble

It is the dreaded team building day, and there is no easy escape! Meanwhile, Heston is in a bad place - can Ruhma drag him out of it?

30 min

152

Long Haul

Heston and Zara clash over a young patient, can they make a diagnosis in time to save him? Karen tries to help a persecuted man haunted by his past.

30 min

153

Sense and Sensitivity

Emma unwittingly puts herself in danger, but will Ayesha come to her rescue? Daniel's patient has an embarrassing problem which is getting him kicked out of bed. Can Daniel help the man save his marriage, or is it too late?

30 min

154

Doctor Haskey and the All Seeing Eye

Heston tries to get a lead on the viper case by winning the trust of a user - will she give him what he needs? Al wants to check on a terminally ill patient, but first he needs to convince his daughter to let him in the house.

30 min

155

Vigilante

Heston turns vigilante in his mission to find the viper supplier. Is he putting his own safety at risk? Meanwhile, Will's big romantic gesture goes horribly wrong.

30 min

156

A Rock and a Hard Place

Ben has to deal with the fallout from yesterday, but can he forgive Will? Meanwhile, Ruhma tells Heston to leave the investigating to the police. Ayesha grows concerned for a sleep-deprived mum, convinced she is hiding the true cause of her symptoms.

30 min

157

You Robot

Ben gets a frosty reception from Karen when he tries to make her more comfortable at work. Heston plays detective, but he is out of his comfort zone and soon finds himself in grave danger. Al tries to help a vicar who has lost her faith and a man who believes he is a robot. There seems to be a connection, but what does it all mean?

30 min

158

Circles - Part 1

Ruhma is forced to report Heston missing when he doesn't come home. Later, Ruhma is hopeful when Rob tells her about a possible CCTV sighting of Heston, but will he still be there? Rob investigates when an underage girl goes missing and there are similarities to an old murder case. Is there a serial killer on the loose?

30 min

159

Circles - Part 2

Heston is finally found, but have the drugs he has been force fed caused any serious damage? Elsewhere, Ben tries to open up to Jimmi but struggles to acknowledge his deepest fears. A man arrested in connection with a missing girl refuses to talk, despite the evidence against him. Rob later finds her but is she still alive?

30 min

160

The Song Without End

Heston is a man on a mission, but finding Liam is no bed of roses. Elsewhere, love is definitely not in the air for Zara, but things are starting to blossom between Will and Ben. Sid meets a receptionist who claims she has a gift for matching strangers, but Sid is furious when she goes too far playing Cupid with his patients.

30 min

161

The Value of Nothing

Heston decides it is time for a heart to heart with Liam, but will he get the answers he so desperately seeks? Elsewhere, Ben's heart is in his mouth as he makes a big announcement. Ruhma puts her heart and soul into helping a troubled young man who fears for the future of his relationship and unborn child.

30 min

162

Desperately Seeking Susan

Ben upsets Will's plans for the future. Elsewhere, Heston puts himself in danger again to unmask the truth about Liam but struggles to find the evidence to back up his suspicions. Zara gets caught up in a life or death situation involving a woman who has no future and another one who has stolen the past to get what she desperately wants.

30 min

163

No Sweat

Ruhma's meeting with a wedding photographer doesn't quite go to plan, while Jimmi counsels Ben. Daniel is caught in the middle of a troubled marriage when a man suffering from excessive sweating comes to see him.

30 min

164

Al in the Mind

Karen has an annoying itch which is affecting her work - can Valerie help find the solution before it gets worse for everyone? While Ayesha takes a huge risk for a young patient, Sid struggles to help a difficult patient with anxiety - but who will triumph?

30 min

165

In the Dark

Karen and Valerie finally discover the source of their itching, while Heston plans a surprise for Ruhma - but not everyone is happy about it. Jimmi deals with two young police officers who accidentally crash their car, but is there more to the story than meets the eye?

30 min

166

Sophie's Choice

While Rob helps Karen deal with the infestation, Ayesha and Valerie make a decision, and Al has an entertaining chat with his mum. Emma gets more than she bargained for when she meets a handsome man at a neighbourhood meeting.

30 min

167

Best Friend

Eve invites a stranger in, while Jimmi's counselling session with Valerie takes a serious turn when she receives some worrying news. Former medical student Remy Briscoe is now following his dreams, but on his first day at a dog rescue centre he soon finds himself in competition - with Sid.

30 min

168

The Beautiful Game

Valerie nervously makes preparations for the PPG meeting, while Al receives some alarming news from his mother. Ben is star-struck when a professional footballer comes into the Mill and asks for his help - but what is really going on?

30 min

169

Invincible

Valerie gets excited after attending the PPG meeting, and Al gets frustrated by the situation his mother finds herself in. Callum's attempts to deal with his father are stymied when he is hit by a car.

30 min

170

Click-Bait

Jimmi finds the behaviour of an old man slightly odd, while Rob gets a series of phone calls at the station.

30 min

171

'Im Next Door

Ayesha tries to convince Valerie to not get involved with Ashley, and Heston has to head off Ruhma's suspicions. Zara gets drawn into a domestic situation with two neighbours, but can she make a difference?

30 min

172

All Over Again

It's the day of the photos, and Ruhma isn't in the best of moods. Ayesha tries to deal with the past by visiting the police station - but will it help?

30 min

173

Rumspringa

Al sets a trap, and Valerie tries to ignore Ashley. Emma finds herself in an uncomfortable situation and a moral dilemma - should she speak out?

30 min

174

Call Waiting

Al argues with his mother about her future, and Valerie wrestles with a dilemma. While attempting to track down the source of the scabies, Karen has to deal with a scared widow.

30 min

175

Power Cuts

A power cut sends the Mill into crisis, and to Ben's horror a certain someone comes back to work earlier than expected. Heston treats a stressed-out head teacher battling a health crisis and a power struggle with an ambitious colleague.

30 min

176

In a Heartbeat

With the computer system still down and staff struggling, Daniel goes on the PR offensive. Elsewhere, Emma needs Jimmi's help to counsel a distraught houseguest. The IT crisis has a catastrophic outcome for one of Sid's patients.

30 min

177

Who's the Daddy?

The crisis continues and all hopes are pinned on Al, but a flash inspection from the CQC sends sparks flying. Having said farewell to the Mill, Ben faces another challenge at his new job. When two ladies go into labour at the same time, Ruhma discovers they have much more than that in common.

30 min

178

Who Knew?

Daniel finds someone to fix the IT problem, but is he really the right man for the job? A VPAS visit teaches Karen to not judge a book by its cover. On his way to work, Jimmi comes across a crashed car, but identifying the victim is not as straightforward as he thinks.

30 min

179

The Accidental Muse

Could Al's solution to the IT problems have actually worked? Surely it can't be that easy, or can it? Will Ashley be able to control his feelings for Valerie when he is enlisted to help at the Mill? A trip to the library makes Ayesha realise life really is stranger than fiction.

30 min

180

Home Truths

Jimmi risks his counselling qualification when he turns the tables on his assessor. Ayesha has some home truths for Valerie, and Emma discovers an injured man wearing a dress.

30 min

181

A Man Called Brown

Heston experiences some computer rage, while Sid volunteers to find the cause of the virus affecting the Mill. Karen encounters a cowboy searching for the man who shot his father. Can she intervene before it hits high noon?

30 min

182

Blink

After a medical emergency, a young couple's life is changed in the blink of an eye. Can Heston help them navigate through their very different-looking future, or are the obstacles too great?

30 min

183

All Art Is Theft

Ayesha invites herself to the Icon with Ashley, but it is answers she is after, not profiteroles. Daniel hunts all over campus for a student who has stolen something very precious to him - his identity.

30 min

184

Monster Love

Emma helps DI Addison identify a murder suspect with an ice-cold heart. The inspectors are due at the Mill, but will the team pass the test? Meanwhile, Valerie has a surprise discovery.

30 min

185

Perfection

Valerie is still reeling from the revelation when Ashley turns up on her doorstep - will she let him in? Meanwhile, Ruhma helps Ashley's wife Helen deal with her own crisis.

30 min

186

Hidden Fears

Jimmi is perplexed by a seemingly innocent young man who is desperate to be arrested. Can he unearth the man's true crime? It is Mrs Tembe's team-building day, and for once she encourages clowning around.

30 min

187

Unchained

Zara helps a friend whose political activism has left her vulnerable to racist abuse. Valerie turns to Jimmi for advice - she feels so guilty, how can she move on? Emma gives the team some training.

30 min

188

Takes One to Know One

Daniel's heart goes out to a family in crisis when he meets a young transgender patient. Al finds Jimmi's home truths hard to swallow, and Mrs Tembe gets an unexpected gift. Sid's troubled patient is rapidly losing weight but refuses to talk. Sid is determined to intervene even if the truth is too hard to deal with.

30 min

189

Without and Within

Daniel is determined to support his transgender patient, but Heston thinks he is overlooking the one person he should really be talking to. Ayesha meets someone who can't cope with any loud noises, but Sid thinks there could be a medical explanation. Emma listens helplessly as her latest B&B guest shares a heartbreaking secret.

30 min

190

Perceptions

A disturbing conversation with Joni's father makes Daniel question what he knows so far and robs him of his peace of mind. Mrs Tembe is ready to throw the book at someone when she has to deal with a theft at campus, and Ruhma feels like a fraud when she judges a book by its cover.

30 min

191

Fee-Fi-WiFi

Daniel is determined to get to the truth about Lou but ends up making things worse when he gets Joni alone. Rob and Jimmi wonder if truth is stranger than fiction when a body is found in an orchard. Meanwhile, something doesn't quite ring true for Ruhma.

30 min

192

Hear No Evil

Daniel continues to listen to his doubts when he gets a call about Joni. Rob lends an ear to Ruhma at the police station, but why is she there? Meanwhile, Al comes to the rescue when an elderly patient refuses to hear the truth.

30 min

193

He Says She Says

Daniel attends family court and talks about Joni's present situation, but his words don't go down well with her mother. To make things worse, Joni's dad is desperately clinging on to the past. Meanwhile, the judge has made her decision about Joni's future.

30 min

194

Shrine

Jimmi counsels a man who vehemently disagrees with the public way his partner's mother is dealing with her own grief following a murder. While Ayesha struggles to deal with Valerie's insomnia, Zara, Emma and Al are on a mission.

30 min

195

Hangover

A new receptionist turns Sid's head while they deal with an unusually fluffy patient, but a growing and unexpected threat faces the campus surgery. It is day one of the conflict resolution course, and Zara is determined to keep her cool - but it is not going to be easy.

30 min

196

No Smoke Without Fire

Daniel is concerned when he thinks a child is at risk from one of his patients. On day two of the course, the team get a chance to air their grievances - with each other. The campus surgery comes under fire.

30 min

197

Smoke and Mirrors

Valerie has a plan to deal with her insomnia, while Sid and Mrs Tembe are in shock and Rob interviews suspects.

30 min

198

Love All

Heston is curious to meet up with an old friend from his exclusive racquet club, but is all as it seems? Valerie looks to Sid for help, while Daniel and Ayesha unexpectedly find themselves playing together.

30 min

199

Grey Areas

When a man and woman accuse each other of assault, Rob and Emma have to work out who is telling the truth and what is really going on.

30 min

200

Place of Safety

Al visits a troubled child, but he has to bring in extra assistance. Karen gets a call for a new foster child, but something about it doesn't feel right. Daniel is frustrated by Mrs Tembe.

30 min

201

So Perfect

Zara is angry when her car is stolen, and she tries to track down the culprit. Jimmi takes on the university vice-chancellor, while Karen and Rob's new foster child arrives, and he causes them some concern.

30 min

202

Parental Instincts

Sid attends an incident in a car park but then has to deal with a daughter who doesn't want to be with her father. Mrs Tembe and Daniel continue to be at odds, and James tries to help Rob out - but without the desired effect.

30 min

203

A Friend in Need

Ayesha gets entangled in a damaged relationship between two neighbours. Mrs Tembe sets a task to the staff, and Karen tries to get through to James.

30 min

204

Our Time

Mrs Tembe gets taken hostage while visiting a potential alternative site for the Campus. Ayesha suffers from self-doubt in the face of Heston and Al, while Daniel and Zara have to do their own housework after their cleaner falls ill.

30 min

205

Bedtime Stories

Valerie and Al spend the night at a sleep clinic; can Al's scepticism be won over?

30 min

206

Short

Mrs Tembe pulls out all the stops to have the campus surgery ready for its grand re-opening, and Emma's new bed and breakfast guest proves to be a familiar face for someone at the Mill. Can Ruhma help a promising trainee midwife who does something that could jeopardise her career?

30 min

207

Go Round and Round and Round

It is pitch day at the Mill, but will a last-minute contender throw a spanner in the works? Elsewhere, a cash flow problem makes someone's day go from bad to worse. During a run in the park, Sid gets caught up in the search for the mysterious park poet.

30 min

208

Cuckooed

Mandy finds everyone full of sympathy for her injury, and the winner of the pitch deals with the fallout from the sore losers. Rob tries to help an elderly man when he discovers a local criminal has set up home in his house.

30 min

209

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

James finally has his interview with the army, while Jimmi is shocked to find a significant figure from his past at the Mill. Heston deals with a paramedic who receives some surprising news which throws her plans for a new life abroad into jeopardy.

30 min

210

Never Have I Ever

Jimmi wants answers from Amanda but is torn when he finds himself still drawn to her. An excited Valerie hosts her pyjama party.

30 min

211

A Kind of Justice

Will Jimmi give Amanda the benefit of the doubt, despite the reservations of his friends and colleagues? Fired up after the pyjama party, Valerie decides to do some volunteering, and Ayesha gets some news about her bus initiative. Zara meets a young man who is putting his own life in jeopardy in a desperate attempt to make amends for a terrible crime he committed.

30 min

212

Eggshells

Something in the post has a strange effect on Zara, and she finds herself treading on eggshells all day. Elsewhere, Al is in a good mood and looking forward to a visit from someone special, but who is it? Rob visits a woman with schizophrenia who has a strange obsession with eggs and claims she can hear babies, but is she just imagining things?

30 min

213

Worry Dolls

Sid's good intentions are misunderstood, and he finds himself in the line of fire again. Valerie has a tough decision to make, and Al gets some home truths about his underhand behaviour. Heston, Mrs Tembe and Ayesha meet a troubled homeless girl with a rare mental health condition on the outreach bus, but can they help her?

30 min

214

Control

Zara is desperate to conquer her demons but finds herself in a losing battle with them. Emma fights Valerie's corner, and Karen has some new concerns about James. Jimmi is determined to get to the truth when the suspicious mother of a bipolar patient thinks her son is being groomed to do something terrible.

30 min

215

Weight of the World

Daniel thinks his approach to getting Zara back on track will be a walk in the park, but is he right? Valerie's day trip out is no picnic, and Al is confronted with some harsh truths. Meanwhile, Karen puts Heston in a difficult situation after his consultation with James.

30 min

216

Damned if You Do

Zara is determined to get back to normal, but is it too soon? Amanda gets a frosty reception on her first day, and Jimmi has some sage advice for a miserable Al, but will he take it? Sid has to negotiate with a grieving paramedic who refuses to treat a depressed patient he blames for his brother's death.

30 min

217

The First Stone

Ruhma finds herself trapped on the outreach bus with a prostitute who has gone into labour and is experiencing a psychotic episode. As Ayesha tends to another medical crisis, Mrs Tembe makes a drastic decision. And Daniel discovers what a small world it is.

30 min

218

The Lift

Emma's taxi ride takes an unexpected turn as she encounters an overbearing father struggling to give his daughter the space she needs. Mrs.Tembe puts a new sustainability plan into action, and Rob and Karen are worried about how James will cope with his first shift at the garage.

30 min

219

If We Shadows Have Offended

Heston accuses a theatre director of being defamatory in a play about sexual harassment. Zara is determined to make a success of Joe's school project.

30 min

220

Detachment

Amanda tries to help a man to grieve after losing his son, but concealing her own problems only succeeds in pushing him further away. Mrs Tembe tries to get Al on board with being more environmentally friendly, and Karen helps James pick out his new accommodation.

30 min

221

Can't Let Go

Ruhma helps Lisette come to terms with giving up her baby, and mum Jan learns that it's not too late to give up on her daughter. Mrs Tembe and Daniel fight to persuade the rest of the staff to give up their waste-paper bins, and after a challenging shift, Amanda finally admits everything to Jimmi.

30 min

222

Bad to the Bone

Sid helps a teenager who makes a shocking discovery when searching for a bone marrow donor. After seeking advice from Al and Emma, Jimmi starts to realise that seeing Amanda again might not be a good idea.

30 min

223

Contact

Valerie helps an old lonely man see that he still has something worth living for. Karen says an emotional farewell to James, and Jimmi finally tells Amanda how he feels.

30 min

224

No Fury Like a Woman

When a celebratory lunch with his girlfriend goes awry, an easy-going man is confronted with an opportunity to make some big changes to his life. Heston gives Alia a driving lesson, while Jimmi searches desperately for Amanda.

30 min

225

Loft Converter

Ayesha's plans for a girly day get waylaid when her friend's fiance finds something unexpected in a customer's loft. Sid is on a mission, while Daniel recruits Emma to his cause and they decide to stage an intervention with Jimmi - but will they succeed?

30 min

226

Face-Off

When a henpecked man hears alarming news from his elderly mother, he sets out to save her and tries to enlist help from Zara, but who is it who really needs saving? Ruhma and Alia get distracted from a day of housework and revision, Jimmi drops a bombshell on Amanda, and Mrs Tembe finds hope.

30 min

227

Clearing the Air

While Mrs Tembe and Ayesha welcome someone new to the Mill, Jimmi says farewell to Amanda - but will she take the money? Sid has a dilemma when he realises two of his patients are connected and breaking patient confidentiality would help resolve their issues.

30 min

228

The Wager

A glamorous and mysterious woman arrives at Joe's school charity ball - Zara has spent weeks in preparation - but who is she, and what are Daniel and Al sn iggering about?

30 min

229

The Pieces

Karen tries to help an overweight pensioner who is desperate to lose weight - but why? Mrs Tembe has Heston within her sights, while Alia drops a bombshell on Ruhma.

30 min

230

Walking Back to Happiness

Mrs Tembe treats Emma to lunch after winning a raffle. On her first day at The Mill, Penny has to deal with the prejudice of a patient's mother.

30 min

231

Extra Time

Zara's plan to get Emma alone fails at the first hurdle, while Alia has her friends round to revise. Jimmi has to deal with a homeless man who believes he is invulnerable.

30 min

232

Know When to Fold

Emma gets tangled up in an argument between Daniel and Zara. Al gets involved in a dispute between a father and daughter.

30 min

233

The Upper Hand

Daniel and Zara continue to bicker, while Al, Jimmi and Penny have far too much fun at work. Karen is suspicious when a patient comes into The Mill with a cut finger.

30 min

234

Stepping Up

Penny takes the boys out for a drink, Alia has Tarks over for tea and Daniel attempts to celebrate with Zara. Sid's blind date takes an unexpected turn.

30 min

235

From the Heart

Daniel has a surprise request, while Ayesha continues to be confused by Penny. Heston is baffled by a patient who is obsessed with her electronic devices.

30 min

236

The Untold

Valerie continues to hero-worship Penny, and Heston's reaction to the news that Daniel wants his consulting room brings out the fight in Mrs Tembe. Penny meets a couple whose marriage is threatened by a secret - can she help them without breaking patient confidentiality?

30 min

237

Gone - Part One

Alia makes a momentous decision about her relationship with Tariq. Penny decides to host a period party and Daniel and Zara make plans for a Jeans and Jumper day at the Mill. Rob attends the scene of a carjacking and, to his horror, discovers there is more than one victim - but where is she?

30 min

238

Gone - Part Two

It's jeans and jumper day at the Mill, and Mrs Tembe goes into battle for Heston's room, but will Zara and Daniel outmanoeuvre her when they play their trump card? As the search continues, Rob makes a shocking discovery which brings the investigation to a tragic conclusion.

30 min

239

Howling at the Moon

Valerie takes the theme of red very seriously as she hosts the mother of all period parties. And the ladies take their frustrations out on a rather unusual pinata! Meanwhile, Heston's man-to-man talk with Shak has an unexpected outcome. Zara empowers a teenage girl with Down's syndrome to tell her father she has reached an important milestone in her life.

30 min

240

The Damage Done

Zara throws Daniel a curveball when she finally admits what's been on her mind. Elsewhere, an upset Alia wants to tell Ruhma the truth about what's been troubling her - so what's stopping her? When a patient's death exposes a terrible, long-held secret, Sid tries to help the grief-stricken family uncover the truth.

30 min

241

Promise the Moon

Alia is furious with Tarks, and Daniel and Zara reach stalemate as they are both determined to get what they want. Emma helps a talented female chef find the confidence to put her dreams and career first.

30 min

242

Who Cares

Mrs Tembe gets the letter she has been waiting for, but will it be good news? Elsewhere, Alia has a shocking confession to make, and a furious Shak is determined to do something about it. Karen is expecting to see a VPAS patient struggling after a major stroke but is shocked to discover she is coping well - maybe a bit too well.

30 min

243

The Whole Truth

Ayesha and Penny explore an unusual way to make work more fun but are caught in the act by Mrs Tembe. How will she react to it? Elsewhere, Ruhma breaks down after she discovers Alia's terrible secret. Al helps a patient deliver devastating news to his girlfriend. But their unorthodox way of telling her backfires in spectacular fashion.

30 min

244

Have Your Cake

It is Penny's last day and Al thinks a few party games are in order. Elsewhere, Tarks finds himself in grave danger when someone decides he should be punished properly for what he did to Alia. Valerie ignores Emma's advice and then learns the hard way that she can't always have her cake and eat it too.

30 min

245

Under Pressure

The Carter family are questioned individually about Heston's missing car and who put Tarks in hospital. By the end of it the police are no closer to the truth, but then Alia admits she has been lying. Ayesha's night out with a new friend ends with the police being called out - and someone gets arrested.

30 min

246

Wait and...

Rob and Addison question their new suspect. The suspect denies running Tarks over and claims to have an alibi but won't say who it is. Are they protecting someone? Meanwhile, tensions are also running high at the Carter house, and new accusations are made. Ruhma and Heston now wonder if Farah is actually guilty - maybe someone here did it after all.

30 min

247

...You Shall Receive

Joe outwits Daniel and Zara. Elsewhere, Heston is arrested while his family look on in horror. Addison lists the evidence they have and it isn't looking too good for Heston at all. Back at home there are further shocks in store for Ruhma. Later, Heston does confess to something and Addison is now convinced they have the right man.

30 min

248

A Happy Medium

Mrs Tembe helps a grieving mother and daughter get to the bottom of a mystery key, with the help of a medium who seems to be doing more harm than good. Zara and Daniel come to blows about having more children, and as the real culprit of the hit-and-run becomes clear, Alia decides to take matters into her own hands.

30 min

249

Back Story

Sid helps a cuckolded husband with more than one pain in the back to deal with. Karen is worried about James, and Alia demands answers from Tarks. But Tarks has a few home truths of his own to offer as he tells Rob he is ready to reveal what really happened on the night of the hit-and-run.

30 min

250

For She Had Eyes and Chose Me

Jimmi helps a blind girl see her study buddy's true colours. Karen tries to put her worries about James to bed, and Tariq makes a decision as the net closes in on Shak.

30 min

251

The Agitator

Al's fury over the sugary drinks ban on campus lands him in hot water, but with the help of student April they manage to come to a compromise. Heston puts his plans for the minor surgery unit in place. Ayesha works with Leo on a case but misses a vital piece of information that puts a child in danger.

30 min

252

Immunity

Zara tries to persuade Sid to help run the minor surgery unit in her own unique way, and despite Leo and Ayesha's best efforts, Ruby's neglect has devastating consequences.

30 min

253

Back in Time

Emma is baffled when an old friend tells her he has travelled back in time to this moment for a very particular reason. Sid brings Heston's grand plans for the minor surgery unit down to earth, and Ayesha gets proactive in an attempt to lift her mood, but she feels a whole lot better after a visit from Leo.

30 min

254

When Push Comes to Shove

When Ruhma is accused of incompetence in the delivery suite, she starts to suspect that all is not what it seems - but is she right? Leo takes Ayesha on a date with a difference, while emotions are running high for Daniel and Zara when something important comes up.

30 min

255

Luceat Lux Vestra

It is a big day for Donna, a cleaner at the university, but her mean boss is determined to ruin it for her - can Jimmi help her achieve her dreams? Ayesha needs ideas for her next date with Leo, but only Valerie has any suggestions. Heston sets himself a personal challenge when he attends a minor surgery course with Sid - can he do it?

30 min

256

A Knight in Shining Armour

A chance encounter on the street leads Valerie to ask herself some deep questions, but will she take the plunge? Mrs Tembe meets Mr Smail, her equivalent from Sutton Vale Surgery, but is he friend or foe?

30 min

257

Bad Seed

Heston turns investigator when an eccentric homeless man, an old acquaintance, leaves him a rather unusual task in his will. Daniel receives an unexpected proposal, while Mrs Tembe decides it is time for affirmative action against Sutton Vale and recruits Sid, but will it all go to plan?

30 min

258

Scar Tissue

When Ayesha bumps into an old school friend at the Mill, she grows increasingly concerned about her behaviour, but what is she hiding? Daniel tries to canvas opinion on his potential new venture, while Mrs Tembe spends the day firefighting as the threat from Sutton Vale grows.

30 min

259

The Black Widow

When a young carer is accused of murdering an elderly man, Rob and Emma try to seek the truth. But do they trust the carer or the local gossip who is known for making false allegations? Daniel becomes a target when Al and Jimmi see an opportunity for mischief, while Ayesha steps into the lion's den that is Sutton Vale Medical Centre.

30 min

260

Every Move You Make

Al soon wishes he hadn't got involved when he follows a trail laid out on a patient's phone. Mrs Tembe has to deal with the possibility of losing staff, while Karen returns from holiday to less than good news.

30 min

261

Reversal of Fortune

Sid attends a burglary but isn't sure that all is as it seems. Mrs Tembe plays Mr Smail a visit, while Daniel has his first shift as a shopping channel presenter.

30 min

262

Helpless

When Jimmi sees a beggar clearly ill, he tries to get involved to help. Mrs Tembe and Emma team up to try to get the better of Smail, while Ruhma prepares Shak for university life.

30 min

263

Free Spirit

Ruhma is stuck in the middle when two sisters are at odds over an imminent birth. Emma and Zara try to catch up on work at home, while Valerie tries to persuade Ayesha to read a self-help book.

30 min

264

Wings and Roots

Rob and Emma have to play detective to identify a young girl brought in for shoplifting. Valerie is tasked with a serious job, while Heston thinks he is being forgotten.

30 min

265

Warts and All

It's the first day of the Minor Surgery Unit, and Heston is very excited. Meanwhile, Ruhma takes Shak off to university, and Karen continues to look for James.

30 min

266

Hook, Line and Sinker

Daniel gets hooked into an interview with a student and ends up going viral for all the wrong reasons. Karen's concern for James continues, and Ayesha finds herself drawn closer to Leo when she gets an insight into what his job means to him.

30 min

267

Rough Injustice

James tells Karen the heart-breaking story of what life was like for him on the streets. At the station Rob is tasked with finding a homeless man who has gone missing after being attacked while he slept.

30 min

268

A Man on a Mission

Whilst on a VPAS visit, Mrs Tembe discovers the patient is no longer in need of help, but her son is. Karen and James take a step closer to getting a diagnosis, and Valerie helps Shak avoid his mum when he turns up at the campus with an embarrassing issue.

30 min

269

The Gilded Cage

Al feels uncomfortable when he is dragged into a situation with a patient. Karen is keen to get things moving for James, while Zara pushes Emma towards a colleague.

30 min

270

Feud

What should have been a simple home visit lands Sid in the middle of a love triangle, causing chaos for him in the Minor Surgery Unit. Karen holds a protest for James, but has she taken it too far this time? Elsewhere, Zara makes a decision which surprises Daniel.

30 min

271

Bread

Valerie gets held up at a cafe when a teenage girl's attempt to stand up for herself takes a dangerous turn. Karen faces the consequences of her protest for James. Over dinner Emma and Jimmi wonder if the attraction is still there between them.

30 min

272

Buon Compleanno

Heston takes on an overprotective mother and brings two young people together with the help of some Verdi concert tickets. Emma is intrigued when a local businessman invites her for a drink. Elsewhere, Jimmi struggles to dampen Valerie's enthusiasm and Ayesha finds herself in hot water with Leo.

30 min

273

A Wig and a Prayer

Mrs Tembe faces a difficult decision when she meets a war veteran being deceived by his daughter and a charity volunteer. James has a job opportunity, but will he be able to hold his nerve? Elsewhere, Zara and Valerie are both determined to do whatever it takes to win.

30 min

274

Dinner and a Show

Emma is determined her dinner party will be anything but boring, but she soon realises you should be careful what you wish for. Elsewhere, Sid crashes into an unexpected situation and James finally gets some news, but is it what he wanted? Meanwhile Rob decides to take control of his own future.

30 min

275

Never Let Me Go

Ruhma is with a young woman who is having a baby for someone else, but some bad news may be about to change all of that. Sid dives in head first when he thinks he and Keziah might have a romantic future. Elsewhere, Joe's heart sinks when Zara and Daniel go overboard.

30 min

276

Changing Faces

Al and Daniel play Cupid with two friends who are concealing their romantic feelings for each other, but will their efforts pay off? Sid has to deal with some sick children who have been exposed to a dangerous chemical. Zara's attempt at bribery proves to be a poisoned chalice.

30 min

277

...And on that Farm

Rob thinks he knows who is responsible for some children being poisoned. Sid is at the hospital with the two children who are seriously ill.

30 min

278

Understanding

Heston helps an unfaithful husband try to win back his wife with a vasectomy, but is it too little too late? Daniel buys Joe a present that ends up being fun for all the family, and Ruhma makes an error that puts a baby at risk.

30 min

279

Girl 6

Jimmi promises a Syrian refugee girl that he will find her sister, but his desire to overstep the mark lands him in hot water. Karen nurses Rob through his 'man flu', and Heston manages to cheer Ruhma up with a trip to a camping shop, just not in the way he was hoping.

30 min

280

Everyone Says How Well I'm Doing

Mrs Tembe goes to visit a young woman whose outward composure doesn't match her dark past - is she really coping? Daniel and Zara get sentimental, and Rob battles to hide his worsening symptoms.

30 min

281

Polished Off

Al's patience is put to the ultimate test at Jimmi's Dinner Winner, and it is time for Rob to come clean to Karen about the real reason behind his symptoms.

30 min

282

Solitaire

Valerie is mortified when she is accused of stealing a valuable necklace, and helps glam pensioner Norma realise she can't buy people. Rob accepts Heston's help, and after suffering an embarrassing lunch, Ruhma's worst fears are confirmed.

30 min

283

Motherlove

An overbearing mother is convinced her son is developing Huntington's, but Emma suspects there is more at play. Ruhma admits her hearing concerns to Heston, and Ayesha pulls out all the stops to secure herself a date.

30 min

284

Night Flight

Daniel finds himself stuck in the middle of a relationship nightmare when he tries to buy a bottle of wine on his way home. Karen and Rob's dinner plans end rather frostily, while things are heating up at Valerie's Dinner Winner.

30 min

285

In Search of Time Lost

With the help of a caring cleaner, Karen tries to help an elderly lady with diabetes who has misplaced a precious clock. Valerie causes confusion when she refuses to accept the clocks changing, while something is wrong with Ruhma - but what?

30 min

286

The Boy Can't Help It

Jimmi tries to help a troubled teenage boy who has been arrested for criminal damage. Ruhma goes for tests, while Daniel gets a worrying phone call.

30 min

287

Blackout

Rob's Halloween night takes a sinister turn when a strange man comes in with a confession and a mysterious object in a bag. There are some spooky shocks and surprises in store for Al's Dinner Winner guests, while Zara and Sid spend an unexpected night together.

30 min

288

Shame

Fearful of losing her job, a homeless woman is finally given a lifeline, but is everything as it seems? The Dinner Winner Champion is announced, while Ruhma finally starts talking.

30 min

289

Bad Daddy

Ayesha tries to help a young father who has done something really foolish, but will he listen? Heston takes charge in his attempt to help Ruhma, while Al prepares to say goodbye to an old friend.

30 min