This week, the day we have been dreading finally arrives as Nigel Bates finally slipped away. As the tears flowed around the square and around the nation, just what is next for Julie and Phil?

Meanwhile, Cindy and Max take their relationship to the next level, but is it as simple as that in mind of what we know about New Years Day?

Elsewhere, the Slaters throw a party for Mo and Priya tries to pick up the pieces of Ravi's breakdown.