 The show celebrated its 10,000th episode on Monday, 21 February  2005. The episode began with a special introduction by Frances Reid  (Alice Horton) as she reflected on the first days filming (nearly 40  years ago!), with a short clip from the very first episode. At the  shows close, Frances returned stating that she felt that Samis  trials and tribulations were just beginning and to join the show  tomorrow as they began their second 10,000 shows.