Episode 2591 (Wed 13th Oct 1999)

Overview

The big day finally arrives for Mandy and Paddy, and it seems nothing can spoil their wedding now. Mandy admits to Lisa that she is suffering from last-minute nerves. But they counted without Eric. He's reported Mandy for assault and the police arrive at the Dingles in search of the suspect. The police spot Mandy running off into the distance and give chase, but are in for a shock when it turns out to be Butch dressed as Mandy. With the police off the scent, the Dingles manage to persuade Ashley to go ahead with the ceremony earlier than planned and enlist Betty's help to inform all of the guests. But all of their hard work is undone when she inadvertently lets Eric in on the secret. Paddy and Mandy arrive at the church, get out the rings, but the final commitment is interrupted and their special day comes to a halt when P.C. Clare Waite arrives for Mandy's arrest