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* Pretty much ''any'' ending which uses the softer "Julia's Theme" rendition of the closing theme is guaranteed to be this. Meta example since it was affectionately named after Julia Smith, the late co-creator of the series.
* When Pat Butcher dies in her bed while being comforted by her son.
** A couple of months later Peggy Mitchell was in Walford, when she paid her respects to Pat, saying they never had that last drink, quietly leaving a bottle of Gin on her doorstep.

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* Pretty much ''any'' ending which uses the softer "Julia's Theme" rendition of the closing theme is guaranteed to be this. Meta example since it was affectionately named after Julia Smith, the late co-creator of the series.
* When Pat Butcher dies in her bed while being comforted by her son.
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son. A couple of months later Peggy Mitchell was in Walford, when she paid her respects to Pat, saying they never had that last drink, quietly leaving a bottle of Gin on her doorstep.
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* When Pat Butcher dies in her bed while being comforted by her son.

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* When Pat Butcher dies in her bed while being comforted by her son.son.
** A couple of months later Peggy Mitchell was in Walford, when she paid her respects to Pat, saying they never had that last drink, quietly leaving a bottle of Gin on her doorstep.
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** The scene of Peggy speaking to Pat's ghost beforehand is wonderfully composed, they chat about their lives together the good and the bad, Peggy fearing that she wouldn't be forgiven by everyone and that she's killing herself to go out on her own terms like she has lived and Pat promises to stay with her for the end. It's clear that Pam St Clements is about to cry when she says "not for a second", also the fact that this was one of Barbara Windsor's last time acting as well.

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'''As a Moments subpage, all spoilers are unmarked [[Administrivia/SpoilersOff as per policy.]] Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned.'''
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-->'''Sharon''': He won't like it here. It's so lonely. He doesn't like being on his own. He says he's not bothered, but it's all a front, cos he hates it. It makes him unhappy. He likes being with ''me''... I met him at a funeral. The first place I ever saw him was in a graveyard... And he was all on his own... my ''darling''...

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-->'''Sharon''': -->'''Sharon:''' He won't like it here. It's so lonely. He doesn't like being on his own. He says he's not bothered, but it's all a front, cos he hates it. It makes him unhappy. He likes being with ''me''... I met him at a funeral. The first place I ever saw him was in a graveyard... And he was all on his own... my ''darling''...



* Kat discovering that she [[spoiler: had twins when she had Zoe, and that the baby boy was left with her aunt.]] It doesn't help that it's closely followed by [[spoiler: Charlie having a third heart attack and dying.]]
* [[spoiler: Peggy's death]] and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil reading her final letter to him]] and the roaring sob he gives in response is downright chilling.
* [[spoiler: Ben is dead!? The reveal of Paul's dead body]] and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil telling his son, Ben that Paul has tragically died by saying "your friend, he's dead,"]] and Ben launching himself on Phil, trying to punch him and Ian having to restrain him and drag him into the hallway. In the hallway of 55 Victoria Road, Ben angry hits his knuckles against the front door and looks at [[spoiler: the tattoo of "Paul"]] on his ring finger before breaking down in sobs in Kathy and Phil's arms.
* [[spoiler: Ronnie and Roxy's deaths.]] It seemed as though the sisters were going to have a happy ending, with Ronnie marrying Jack (again) and both sisters preparing to move away from Walford together. Then, on the night of her wedding, [[spoiler: both sisters go to the hotel's swimming pool, with Roxy diving in first. The drugs in her system seemingly take their toll and she does not resurface, causing Ronnie to jump in after her. In her attempts to save her, however, Ronnie gets tangled up in her own wedding dress, resulting in both sisters drowning together.]]
* [[spoiler: Abi's death, when she and her sister Lauren tried to save their father Max from committing suicide.]]
* Sharon finding out about [[spoiler:her son Dennis' death]] mere hours after giving birth to her second child. Her blaming herself for it being a consequence of her and Keanu's affair, particularly as she previously [[spoiler:swore on his life]] that nothing had been going on between them makes it all the more heart wrenching.

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* Kat discovering that she [[spoiler: had twins when she had Zoe, and that the baby boy was left with her aunt.]] aunt. It doesn't help that it's closely followed by [[spoiler: Charlie having a third heart attack and dying.]]
dying.
* [[spoiler: Peggy's death]] death and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil reading her final letter to him]] him and the roaring sob he gives in response is downright chilling.
* [[spoiler: Ben is dead!? The reveal of Paul's dead body]] body and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil telling his son, Ben that Paul has tragically died by saying "your friend, he's dead,"]] dead," and Ben launching himself on Phil, trying to punch him and Ian having to restrain him and drag him into the hallway. In the hallway of 55 Victoria Road, Ben angry hits his knuckles against the front door and looks at [[spoiler: the tattoo of "Paul"]] "Paul" on his ring finger before breaking down in sobs in Kathy and Phil's arms.
* [[spoiler: Ronnie and Roxy's deaths.]] deaths. It seemed as though the sisters were going to have a happy ending, with Ronnie marrying Jack (again) and both sisters preparing to move away from Walford together. Then, on the night of her wedding, [[spoiler: both sisters go to the hotel's swimming pool, with Roxy diving in first. The drugs in her system seemingly take their toll and she does not resurface, causing Ronnie to jump in after her. In her attempts to save her, however, Ronnie gets tangled up in her own wedding dress, resulting in both sisters drowning together.]]
together.
* [[spoiler: Abi's death, when she and her sister Lauren tried to save their father Max from committing suicide.]]
suicide.
* Sharon finding out about [[spoiler:her her son Dennis' death]] death mere hours after giving birth to her second child. Her blaming herself for it being a consequence of her and Keanu's affair, particularly as she previously [[spoiler:swore swore on his life]] life that nothing had been going on between them makes it all the more heart wrenching.
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* Pretty much ''any'' ending which uses the softer "Julia's Theme" rendition of the closing theme is guaranteed to be this. Meta example since it was affectionately named after Julia Smith, the late co-creator of the series.

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* Pretty much ''any'' ending which uses the softer "Julia's Theme" rendition of the closing theme is guaranteed to be this. Meta example since it was affectionately named after Julia Smith, the late co-creator of the series.series.
* When Pat Butcher dies in her bed while being comforted by her son.
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* Frank and Pat's last ever scene together.
Frank: Look after yourself, babe.
Pat: I'm 64, I'm nobody's babe.
Frank: You'll always be my babe, right up until my last breath. And beyond.
After everything that's happened in their lives, it's obvious that they never stopped loving each other.
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* Frank and Pat's last ever scene together.
Frank: Look after yourself, babe.
Pat: I'm 64, I'm nobody's babe.
Frank: You'll always be my babe, right up until my last breath. And beyond.
After everything that's happened in their lives, it's obvious that they never stopped loving each other.
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* Sharon finding out about [[spoiler:her son Dennis' death]] mere hours after giving birth to her second child. Her blaming herself for it being a consequence of her and Keanu's affair, particularly as she previously [[spoiler:swore on his life]] that nothing had been going on between them makes it all the more heart wrenching.

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* When Phil discovers that Ben has accidentally killed Heather. Ben's immediate reaction is point out that ''this'' is what Phil always wanted him [[ARealManIsAKiller to be like.]]

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* When Phil discovers that Ben has accidentally killed Heather. Heather, Ben's immediate reaction is point out that ''this'' is what Phil always wanted him [[ARealManIsAKiller to be like.]]]]
** It's not only Heather's death that was sad, it was also Shirley's devastated reaction towards her death. Keep in mind, Shirley is usually very [[TheStoic calm or isn't the sort of person to break down very easily]] so it was ''that'' bad. Even worse, this permanently changed Shirley into a much more depressed and cynical person than she already was, having to live through the rest of her life knowing her best friend is no longer with her.


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* [[spoiler: Abi's death, when she and her sister Lauren tried to save their father Max from committing suicide.]]
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* Denise disapproves of Masood's decision to leave Walford for Pakistan... until Masood gives a tearful speech explaining that he can no longer bear to remain because all he sees are "ghosts". It's a very poignant scene, and perhaps one of the few times that the show actually stops and thinks about [[FridgeHorror how damaged a normal person's psyche would become]] if they actually had to ''live'' in a place with so many tragic and disturbing incidents.[[note]]By this point, Masood had been in Walford for nine years; the rest of his family had already left.[[/note]]
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* [[spoiler: Ronnie and Roxy's deaths.]] It seemed as though the sisters were going to have a happy ending, with Ronnie marrying Jack (again) and both sisters preparing to move away from Walford together. Then, on the night of her wedding, [[spoiler: both sisters go to the hotel's swimming pool, with Roxy diving in first. The drugs in her system seemingly take their toll and she does not resurface, causing Ronnie to jump in after her. In her attempts to save her, however, Ronnie gets tangled up in her own wedding dress, resulting in both sisters drowning together.]]
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* [[spoiler: Ben is dead!? The reveal of Paul's dead body]] and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil telling his son, Ben that Paul has tragically died by saying "your friend, he's dead."]] and Ben launching himself on Phil, trying to punch him and Ian having to restrain him and drag him into the hallway. In the hallway of 55 Victoria Road, Ben angry hits his knuckles against the front door and looks at [[spoiler: the tattoo of "Paul"]] on his ring finger before breaking down in sobs of tears in Kathy and Phil's arms.

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* [[spoiler: Ben is dead!? The reveal of Paul's dead body]] and its aftermath. The scene in the following episode of [[spoiler: Phil telling his son, Ben that Paul has tragically died by saying "your friend, he's dead."]] dead,"]] and Ben launching himself on Phil, trying to punch him and Ian having to restrain him and drag him into the hallway. In the hallway of 55 Victoria Road, Ben angry hits his knuckles against the front door and looks at [[spoiler: the tattoo of "Paul"]] on his ring finger before breaking down in sobs of tears in Kathy and Phil's arms.

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