Season 7 Episode 29 Episode 321 Sky One Transmission Date: Sunday 25th April 2004 Directed by Currently Unknown*

Tom [Drama Jamie] Tash, Tom Jamie’s tribute Tash, Abi

GS: Georgina (Rachael Buckley) Martin Thorne (Owen Oakeshott) Tom [Drama Jamie] (Marc Bannerman) Drama Rothman (Liam Noble)  Annie [Drama Abi] (Annie Cooper) Andy Gray (as himself) As the one year anniversary of the siege and Jamie's death approaches, Tash oversees a film crew shooting a documentary about the day. Like last year, the team are also due to play Everton in the coming days. Abi watches uncomfortably as the scene of her shooting is acted out for film. Things get worse for her when she is roped into giving an interview alongside Stuart, and is asked questions about the gunshot leaving her infertile and the break-up of her marriage. Stuart orders the film crew out, all except Tash who unbeknownst to them is listening in the showers. Tash hears Abi call Stuart a liar, marriage wrecker and cheat, and becomes convinced the same thing that happened with Jamie is now happening with Stuart and Viv. That night Marcel unexpectedly brings Georgina to dinner at Abi's, and at the end of the night Abi breaks down over the day's events – culminating with her telling Marcel how much she needs him. Marcel is confused, as Abi has always insisted she does not share the same feelings as him. Jeff is interviewed for the documentary, in which he describes the siege as the worst night of his life – wondering how he would tell Tash that her husband had shot her best friend and taken his team mates hostage. Marcel is distracted now knowing Abi's true feelings, so Georgina reveals she knows she isn't the one Marcel really wants - kindly wishing him well with Abi. Tash takes her suspicions to Viv, telling him he doesn't have to end up like Jamie. Viv is insulted she'd imply he would cheat, and when Abi is unable to back Tash up with the argument she had with Stuart, Tash runs out upset and straight into the filming of Jamie's shooting. Tash freaks out, thinking what is in front of her is happening for real, and cries out for Jamie. As the team play the all-important match determined to make it back up to fourth place, Abi accompanies Tash to Jamie's grave. When Tash tells of how scared she is of going mad over the match-fixing accusations, Abi can no longer keep quiet and admits it has happened. Tash, now determined to reveal all, believes she can stop last year’s events repeating themselves. She gets to the club as the team are coming in for half time, and stops Viv. Tash begs him to believe her, and swears on Hope's life that it's true. This is enough to get Viv to listen, and he enters the dressing room locking the door behind him. Viv openly demands Stuart tell of the match-fixing - and eerily like Jamie adds nobody will go anywhere until he gets some answers! Notes: Best Known For: Marc Bannerman played the regular role of Gianni di Marco in “EastEnders” from 1998-2000, followed by Greg Thompson in "Time Gentleman Please" (2000-2002) and Matt Bryant in "Footballers Wive$: Extra Time" (2005-2006). His film credits include alongside more DT alumni in “A Landscape of Lies” (2011) and “24 Little Hours” (2020). Amongst his credits, Liam Noble had a recurring role on "Casualty" as Fireman Terry Hollingsworth (1999-2005), and a character that gained popularity with a two-episode appearance, "Big Mad" Andy in "Peep Show" (2005 & 12). The Best: The episode’s opening, with the dressing room of 6.29 (#289) Insomnia entering as actors. Viv's reaction to being "Jamie Parker-questioned" by his actor Tom. Tash witnessing “Jamie’s” shooting and running down the tunnel to reach him. A great job by Angela Saunders. Continuity: More than just match fixing repeating itself one-year later at The Dragon’s Lair: Clyde’s eerie goal leaving Harchester 1-0 Everton again. What Was The Score?: After Newcastle’s defeat against Leeds, Harchester go in for Everton with a good shot. At the episode’s close, Harchester are leading 1-0 at half time. Soundtrack: Chemical Brothers: "Out of Control", DJ Tiesto: "Magik Journey", Green Onions: "Booker T & The MG's", Lux: "One Hundred Billion Stars", Sigur Ros: "Track 1 / '1'”. *If anyone knows who the director was for this episode, please let us know - info@dtdiehard.net <<SE07 EP28 | Season 7 Main Page | SE07 EP30>>