The BEST episodes written by James Payne
#1 - Clearance from a Deal
Hustle - Season 7 - Episode 3
Mickey and Albert visit the first Wendell Casino to open in the country. The Wendell family are well known for their strict policy on cheaters, and have a rogues' gallery on show of anyone who has ever been caught. Albert isn't happy when he sees a picture of his grandfather Charlie Stroller up on the wall. Albert is determined to do whatever it takes to clear Charlie's name, even if it means that the whole team's pictures end up hanging on the wall.
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#2 - Prisoners of War
The Musketeers - Season 3 - Episode 8
The Queen's reputation is on the line after Grimaud kidnaps Aramis.
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#3 - Episode 4
Mr Selfridge - Season 4 - Episode 4
After the huge success of the Selfridge Trust, Harry whisks a large group of journalists abroad to Biarritz for a typically decadent roaring twenties affair, which soon manages to get a little out of hand. Nevertheless, the retail magnate uses the occasion to announce that the Selfridge group has purchased a raft of new department stores across Britain. Meanwhile in London, the staff are preparing for a special visit by celebrated writer AA Milne, and Grove determines to continue with life as normal, until he gets a blast from the past.
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#4 - Missing a Body?
Death in Paradise - Season 1 - Episode 4
Holiday-maker Megan Talbot confesses to shooting dead her husband, but puzzlingly there isn't a body - and without a victim, Richard has little to go on, insisting nothing is definite without hard evidence. But then a local boat crew fish a corpse out of the sea, with two gunshot wounds to the head - just as Megan said.
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#5 - A Rebellious Woman
The Musketeers - Season 1 - Episode 7
Following the tragic death of a young girl underneath the royal carriage, The Musketeers’ investigations into her missing friend lead them into the world of a high-born and enlightened woman. The Musketeers are forced to put aside their animosity towards the Cardinal when his life is placed in danger and they must rescue this extraordinary woman.
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#6 - Episode 6
Ashes to Ashes - Season 3 - Episode 6
All hell has broken loose at Fenchurch East prison; the inmates are rioting and DCI Gene Hunt is ready to go in all guns blazing to teach the lags a lesson. However, things don't go to plan; the riot team are hugely outnumbered, and in the chaos of the retreat someone is left behind.
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#7 - Episode 7
Mr Selfridge - Season 3 - Episode 7
Harry offers his support when a situation sends ripples through the Selfridge’s staff and Mardle attempts to maintain composure but struggles with the weight of her secret.
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#8 - Episode 4
Strike Back - Season 6 - Episode 4
Things aren't looking good for Mac. He's blown his cover and is now facing certain death. Donovan digs into Zarin's past... and she doesn't like what she learns.
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#9 - Rome
Hooten & the Lady - Season 1 - Episode 2
In Rome, Lady Alex helps Hooten search for the Sibylline Books but quickly ends up scaling the Sistine Chapel, battling an alligator and clashing with the mafia.
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#10 - Episode 3
Strike Back - Season 6 - Episode 3
As Jane Lowry surfaces in Budapest, Mac and Wyatt are forced to go undercover to infiltrate a dangerous group of white supremacists that has something she needs.
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#11 - Christmas Day 2008: Part 1
EastEnders - Season 24 - Episode 204
Sean is as happy as he has ever been - but can it last? Ian finally finds his yuletide spirit, while Dot comes to terms with the reality that she may be spending Christmas alone.
#12 - Christmas Day 2008: Part 2
EastEnders - Season 24 - Episode 205
Sean discovers the secret that will change his life forever. At the Beales', the gang has a laugh at vest-wearing Christian, and Dot gets a dark surprise in the form of a nasty visitor from her past.
#13 - 20/02/2015
EastEnders - Season 31 - Episode 33
With the truth about Lucy now out, certain residents are left to face the brutal facts about her death. Many other secrets and revelations have also been revealed for other residents – will things ever be the same? This episode was broadcast live.