S3·E85 281
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 85
- Air Date
- October 22, 1987
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Julia Smith
- Writer
- Tony Holland
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Colin receives a letter from his friend Ginny in New York telling him a friend of a friend has died of AIDS. It's Sharon's 18th birthday. Doctor Legg instructs Ethel that she is too old to be carrying Willy any more. Dot says she will make sure Ethel does as she's told.
Episode recap
In this episode of EastEnders, Colin receives a letter from his friend Ginny in New York. The letter brings news that a friend of a friend has died of AIDS. Meanwhile, the residents mark a milestone occasion as it is Sharon's eighteenth birthday. Elsewhere in the square, Doctor Legg instructs Ethel that she is too old to be carrying Willy any more. Following this medical advice, Dot steps in and says she will make sure Ethel does as she is told.
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When did Season 3 Episode 85 of EastEnders air?
Season 3, Episode 85 ('281') originally aired on October 22, 1987.
How long is Season 3 Episode 85 ('281')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in EastEnders Season 3 Episode 85?
Colin receives a letter from his friend Ginny in New York telling him a friend of a friend has died of AIDS. It's Sharon's 18th birthday. Doctor Legg instructs Ethel that she is too old to be carrying Willy any more. Dot says she will make sure Ethel does as she's told....
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