In a special episode covering the events of five weeks, Whitney and Zack arrive in Milton Keynes to visit Bianca.
Whitney befriends a local child called Britney, but becomes concerned when she finds her rifling through some bins for food. Bianca explains that Britney and her brother Taylor live with their mum Keeley, who struggles with a drug addiction.
Later in the week, Whitney demands an explanation from Keeley after Britney and Taylor get locked out of their flat.
In the present day, Whitney visits Britney’s school and discovers that the young girl hasn’t been enrolled since 2020. Whitney arrives back at Bianca’s and discovers that Sonia is paying her own visit.
After Whitney spots a gash on Britney’s leg, she decides to confront Keeley again. The situation gets out of hand and Britney rushes off, with Whitney in hot pursuit.
Events come to a head when Britney accidentally steps out in front of a speeding car. Whitney pushes her out of the way, but gets hit by the vehicle herself.
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BBCMonday, March 4: The first of two special episodes begins
This edition covers the events of five weeks, starting with the day that Whitney and Zack arrived in Milton Keynes to visit Bianca.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney and Zack get a frosty reception
Some of the local kids are hostile.
BBCMonday, March 4: Newcomer Britney is one of the kids in question
She’ll play a big role in the episode.
BBCMonday, March 4: Britney is with some other kids
These include her brother Taylor.
BBCMonday, March 4: Britney, her brother and friends watch on
Whitney ends up forming an attachment to Britney, despite the rocky start.
BBCMonday, March 4: Bianca greets Whitney
They start to catch up, with Whitney confiding in Bianca about her pregnancy.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney gets a surprise
There are guests for dinner.
BBCMonday, March 4: Bianca has invited Britney and Taylor over
She lets them have dinner at her place.
BBCMonday, March 4: Britney is grateful
She starts to bond with Whitney.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney soon sees Britney again
Britney is looking through bins.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney intervenes
She offers to help Britney if she needs it.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney is concerned
She tries to get to the bottom of the troubling situation.
BBCMonday, March 4: Britney doesn’t give many details away
Despite Whitney and Bianca’s previous kindness, Britney is not entirely trusting.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney continues to push Britney
Her worry grows.
BBCMonday, March 4: Whitney ends up getting the truth
Later, Bianca tells her that Britney’s mum Keeley struggles with a drug addiction.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Zack, Sonia and Bianca visit the hospital
They wait for news on Whitney, who was accidentally run over while trying to help Britney in the street.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Zack is worried
He’s desperate for Whitney and the baby to be okay.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Whitney’s loved ones panic
Fortunately, doctors soon confirm that Whitney and the baby are both fine.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Everyone heads back to Bianca’s
But they return to a chaotic scene.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Britney’s mum Keeley is being arrested
She’s hauled off by the police.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Whitney watches
She worries about Britney once again.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Keeley is furious
She’s in trouble for drug dealing.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Whitney is keen to get involved
She wants to help Britney.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Whitney and Bianca discuss the situation
Whitney wants to look after Britney while social services make the official arrangements.
BBCTuesday, March 5: Britney’s future is called into question
What will happen to her?
BBCWednesday, March 6: Zack returns to Walford
Sonia is unimpressed to discover that he left Whitney in Milton Keynes.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Zack defends his actions
He fell out with Whitney over her desire to take care of Britney.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Lauren also gets involved
She’s worried about Zack.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Denzel gets an opportunity
A popular influencer wants to team up on a workout video.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Nugget helps Denzel
He films the video.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Nugget makes a mistake
He posts the video without Denzel’s knowledge. Denzel then gets trolled over his physique.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Anna and Gina make plans
Gina wants to take a family holiday to Jamaica.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Gina’s idea won’t go down well
The Knights are confused when George harshly rejects the idea, having kept quiet about his recent discovery over their heritage.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Lily asks for help
She needs someone to look after Charli.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Sonia checks on Charli
She’s longing for another child of her own.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Sonia offers to help
She ends up on babysitting duties for the afternoon.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Sonia looks after Charli
She keeps a close eye on the youngster.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Sonia is feeling emotional
She’s struggling with her own journey to becoming a mother again.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Penny speaks to Sonia
Sonia explains how she’s feeling.
BBCWednesday, March 6: Sonia has lots on her mind
Will she open up to Penny?
BBCThursday, March 7: Denzel asks for help
He tells Yolande that he needs money for a school trip.
BBCThursday, March 7: Denzel explains about the trip
But he’s not telling the truth.
BBCThursday, March 7: Yolande is being lied to
Denzel plans to use the money to buy steroids.
BBCThursday, March 7: Cindy encourages George
She thinks he should be honest with his family about his heritage.
BBCThursday, March 7: George is unsure
Will he tell Gina and Anna everything?
