Beth and Eric think their son Ian is taking them out for their 30th wedding anniversary dinner - but find instead that he and his boyfriend Gordon have organised a surprise party at their house. And the gang’s all there.

After an emotional funeral for Colin's Dad, he and Cathy have the neighbours round. Understandably Colin is not his usual upbeat self.

As if the NHS needs any more challenges, Christine now stress-tests nursing staff with a hospital stay.

Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra visit Scotland from Yorkshire and Ian brings them to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric.

With their house in turmoil in the midst of a redecoration, new neighbours Alan and Michelle take refuge at Beth and Eric’s house.

Michelle and Alan throw a housewarming party for their neighbours, to show off their freshly decorated home.