Episode 1596 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 5th September 2005.
Synopsis
It's the day of Ali's funeral and the Taylor-Burtons struggle to keep calm when Justin, flanked by two prison officers, arrives at the church. Sophie is upset when Mel storms out of the house, her family's falling apart in front of her eyes. Darren returns home to find Jake in charge of the pub, and quickly takes over. Darren's happy to take Lee's money, but will he provide the booze he needs for his party.Plot
The Taylor-Burton family prepare for Ali's funeral. Darren returns to The Dog in the Pond and disposes of a wedding photo of Jack and Frankie. Lee works on his 'To Do' list for the party. Richard and Liz argue over the knife. Darren refuses to let Jake behind the bar. Darlene is annoyed when Liz makes clear that she doesn't plan to divorce Richard. Darlene is cold towards Richard when he tries to talk to her. Steph decides to take clothes out of Zara's wardrobe for her audition. Karen worries about Darlene, but Richard lies to her about the reason behind Darlene's mood.
Darlene tells Becca that she had her chance to help Ali, but failed by improperly reprimanding Macki. Jake and Darren have a blazing argument. A man burgles the Pharmacy but falls over as he escapes. Steph trips and falls on top of him. Richard is the first to speak at Ali's funeral. Darlene explodes at the funeral, thinking that everyone will associate knives and violence with Ali. A police officer thanks Steph as the criminal she fell on had been on the police's radar for quite a while.
Steph is intrigued to learn of the press interest. Justin is escorted into the chapel by prison guards. Lee decides to take on a challenge upon learning that his party is on the same day as the SU Bar's quiz night. The Burtons and Taylors argue over Justin's arrival. Justin reveals that Ali killed Macki, but Richard and Karen refuse to believe him. Justin asks Becca to visit him in prison, but she refuses. Karen wants Darlene to live with her, but Darlene refuses. Darlene remembers Justin telling her when Ali took the knife.
The police officer informs Steph that her apprehension of the man will be transmitted on television. A drunken Mel causes a scene over Richard. She argues with Richard and storms off. Lee manages to twist Darren's arm into supplying the alcohol for the party. Steph is nervous when the press arrange interviews with her. Mel issues Liz with an ultimatum: her or Richard. Liz chooses Richard so Mel leaves.Cast
Regular Cast
- Justin Burton - Chris Fountain
- Mel Burton - Cassie Powney
- Sophie Burton - Connie Powney
- Steph Dean - Carley Stenson
- Becca Dean - Ali Bastian
- Jake Dean - Kevin Sacre
- Lee Hunter - Alex Carter
- Darren Osborne - Ashley Taylor Dawson
- Nicole Owen - Ciara Janson
- Jeremy Peterson - Simon Cole
- Darlene Taylor - Sarah Lawrence
- Liz Taylor - Andrée Bernard
- Richard Taylor - Richard Calkin
Guest Cast
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
|---|---|---|
| "Like Regular Chickens" | Amon Tobin | The Taylor-Burton family prepare for Ali's funeral. Darren returns to The Dog in the Pond and disposes of a wedding photo of Jack and Frankie. Lee works on his 'To Do' list for the party. |
Notes
General
- Mariam Vossough is incorrectly credited as "Miriam Vossough".
- The church used for Ali Taylor's funeral scenes was St Bartholomew's Church in Rainhill, Merseyside.
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