Brookside

Episode 0

Designated War Zone

30 mins

Episode 1

B-----ks

30 mins

The Collins family move into Brookside Close after Paul's redundancy has forced them to downscale. On moving in, they find that their home has been vandalised, and Paul immediately suspects the son of their new neighbours, the Grants.

Episode 2

Mass

30 mins

The Collins give the Grants a lift to church after Bobby's car breaks down. Roger has still to get to know any of the neighbours, but is caught spying on them, and turning off his car alarm with only a newspaper for modesty.

Episode 3

Shortage

30 mins

Paul registers for benefit, Lucy struggles at the local comprehensive school, realising that her posh voice and background will be a disadvantage. Barry has a dodgy suggestion for Annabelle.

Episode 4

Productivity

30 mins

Roger tries to assemble a shelving unit, despite having not enough screws and no instructions. Bobby plans a strike at work, and there are cookers on the move on the Close.

Episode 5

Cost

30 mins

Paul's digging amuses Damon and his friends. Barry tells a horrific tale of an accident on the building site. Karen brings home her new boyfriend, Demon Duane.

Episode 6

Diminishing Returns

30 mins

Heather wonders why Paul is always at home, Roger is becoming agitated about the cookers in the next garden, Karen's period starts, and a strike looks imminent.

Episode 7

Gav and Pet

30 mins

New neighbours arrive in a large frozen meat truck. Karen wants to persuade Bobby and Sheila to allow her to go on holiday, and Heather gets her revenge on Roger.

Episode 8

Humping

30 mins

Barry makes Duane understand that boasting about his "conquest" of Karen was really not a very good idea. Meanwhile, Lucy is being physically intimidated at school.

Episode 9

Burgled

30 mins

The whole close is burgled. Despite Petra working for an insurance company, her house contents are not covered. Lucy exacts retribution upon her tormentor at school.

Episode 10

Property Values

30 mins

A buyer for Gavin's cookers turns up at the Huntingtons'. Barry tries to persuade Sheila to bump up their insurance claim.

Episode 11

Intervention

30 mins

Sheila is hassled, Bobby is pressurised, Gavin is visited by the council and given a week to dispose of his cookers.

Episode 12

Home Improvements

30 mins

Gavin plans revenge, Barry delivers his new doors, and Petra fills in her chart. Damon advises Karen to keep quiet about her decision for the moment.

Episode 13

Burglar Alarm

30 mins

Roger has an alarm installed, Gordon is resentful, Lucy is being followed, Petra is ovulating and Barry is stabbed.

Episode 14

Insecurities

30 mins

Roger does his Christmas shopping, all of which is then stolen. Bobby is under increased pressure to end the strike as Christmas approaches.

Episode 15

Ill-Mannered

30 mins

Lucy is rescued from a kiss under the mistletoe by one of her class-mates. Karen wants to go to a party instead of attending the midnight Mass. Derek makes a pass at Heather.

Episode 16

Christmas Spirit

30 mins

It is an upsetting Christmas for the Collins family, while Karen has a hangover, Bobby has an emergency meeting, Roger's burglar alarm goes off again, and Damon has no presents.

Episode 17

Bit of Business

30 mins

Barry is determine to get revenge on his attacker, Paul receives some encouraging news, but Petra is still feeling fed up and depressed.

Episode 18

Open House

30 mins

The Grants invite all their neighbours to their New Year's Eve party. Roger and Heather return home, and discover that their alarm has been tampered with, and Gavin has erected a multicoloured shed to house his cookers.

Episode 19

The Real World

30 mins

Paul has a job interview, and is confident that he has done well. Annabelle starts making clothes for Lucy as part of her economy drive. Bobby goes back to work after the strike, and finds that some of his co-workers are angry.

Episode 20

Too Good To Be True

30 mins

Paul jumps to some wrong conclusions. Petra becomes more obsessed about having a baby. Sheila makes a decision, and Damon invites his mates over.

Episode 21

Individualism

30 mins

Karen and Sheila go shopping, while the rest of the family go to watch a football match. Roger joins a badminton club, and Paul suggests a trip to the Lakes to visit Annabelle's mother - but Lucy refuses to go.

Episode 22

Money

30 mins

Annie's financial worries begin to trouble Sheila, and Barry discovers that he may also have some money problems. Lucy is amused that, without Paul knowing, Annabelle is looking for work.

Episode 23

Nothing's Easy

30 mins

Damon almost reveals that Karen is on the Pill. Paul wants Annabelle to stay at home, but she would prefer to do some supply teaching. There is more bad news at work for Sheila.

Episode 24

The Poverty Trap

30 mins

Roger's attempt to take up jogging are not successful. The boys' school reports are not good, so Damon has some serious grovelling to do. Sheila confronts Annie, although Barry has no sympathy.

Episode 25

Measuring

30 mins

Barry has to back down in a heated argument with Victor, but then finds himself being propositioned by Eric's wife. Meanwhile, Sheila finds contraceptives in his bedroom, and is determined to find out whose they are.

Episode 26

Copped

30 mins

Barry's denies it when Eric confronts him after hearing rumours of liaisons with Irene but he can't explain to Sheila why he has contraceptive pills in his bedroom. A TV Enquiry Officer visits the Close, and someone hasn't got a licence.

Episode 27

Prospects

30 mins

Sheila is told that Damon has been playing truant. Gavin and Petra have a row, and he storms out, telling her that she will see him in the morning - if she's lucky. Petra's response is to throw a tray through the glass door after him.

Episode 28

He Was Younger Than Me

30 mins

Petra awakens in the morning to discover that Gavin has died in his bed during the night, and has to be comforted by her brother-in-law George, her neighbours Roger and Heather, and - especially - Barry.

Episode 29

Inertia

30 mins

Annabelle becomes exasperated when her car is caught behind Gavin's funeral cortege and she runs out of petrol. Paul resolves to be more decisive and find himself a job.

Episode 30

Campaign Plan

30 mins

Lucy attends a meeting at school, expresses her grievances and tries to stir up some action. Sheila is not convinced that Karen should be on the Pill, and goes to speak to her doctor. Jeff reveals that Duane has been badly beaten up.

Episode 31

Intent

30 mins

Barry tries to set his relationship with Carol on a firmer footing. Redundancies look certain to occur, as one plant at Bobby's work is to be closed down. Sheila seeks advice from her priest.

Episode 32

Sides

30 mins

Gordon is invited to an all-night party, but Paul wants him to be home by 10.30pm. Matty receives a redundancy notice, and is disappointed when Bobby seems unwilling to use his influence to help him.

Episode 33

Verbal Volleyball

30 mins

Annabelle has an unexpected visitor, while Roger and Heather battle over Derek's dinner party. Damon steals Karen's Valentine card, and takes it to show to everyone at school.

Episode 34

Social Studies

30 mins

Matty and Teresa have dinner with Bobby and Sheila, and end up arguing over redundancies. Meanwhile, Heather and Roger dine with Derek and Angela and their other guests.

Episode 35

Rates

30 mins

Damon steams open the wrong letter. Barry and Frank are horrified by Petra's attitude and her determination to get Gavin completely out of her life.

Episode 36

Altruism

30 mins

Annabelle tries to convince Paul that he cannot claim free meals for Gordon at his private school. Barry and Frank plan a surprise for Petra, but she has a bigger surprise for Barry.

Episode 37

About Damon

30 mins

The Huntingtons are burgled again, and Roger sets off around the Close to interrogate his neighbours. The Educational Welfare Officer visits the Grants to find out why Damon has been missing school.

Episode 38

Closed Shop

30 mins

Redundancy in the Grant household forces Damon and Karen to think of ways of earning cash. But Barry brightens the day by bringing home paint for the planned redecoration.

Episode 39

Donkey Work

30 mins

When Petra's boss makes a pass at her, Michelle suggests that Petra tells him that she is pregnant. There are differing views over how a ratepayers' association should be run.

Episode 40

A Stay-Behind

30 mins

Sheila waits at home while Bobby and his mates endlessly drink and drivel after-hours about nothing of any significance or interest.

Episode 41

Hard to Get

30 mins

The Huntingtons suspect that they have another intruder, and they're right. Damon is stranded in the bungalow after arguing with his mates. Lucy tells Gordon of her doubts about her relationship with Jonathan.

Episode 42

Camp Beds

30 mins

Roger's parents visit for Easter, and his father's offers to help around the house don't go down too well. Gordon suggests that Lucy should give Jonathan a taste of his own medicine.

Episode 43

Paving Stones

30 mins

It's time for church, but Karen and Damon have gone missing. Sydney sees Barry laying paving stones for Petra, and asks whether he could get some for Roger. Lucy drops Gordon right in it.

Episode 44

Gentle Persuasion

30 mins

After Michelle expresses doubts that they should be spending so much time together, Petra and Barry talk things over. Meanwhile Sydney makes Damon pay when he catches him doing something naughty in church.

Episode 45

Which Way Is South?

30 mins

Alan measures the bungalow, but can he find anybody who knows enough geography to help him out? Roger invites everyone for a drink to celebrate his and Sydney's birthdays. Lucy practices for her stint on "What The Papers Say".

Episode 46

Party

30 mins

Damon and his friends become uneasy about Alan, but their fears prove unfounded. The Huntingtons' party doesn't go as planned.

Episode 47

Oscillations

30 mins

Paul suspects Barry of stealing his paving stones. Samantha resists Alan's invitation to more into the bungalow with him. Karen is threatened with suspension from school for swearing at a teacher.

Episode 48

Hypocrites

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila have a fun evening out, followed by a full-scale row with Karen when she reveals that she no longer intends to go to church.

Episode 49

Perks

30 mins

Barry resorts to drastic action when his boss, Ted, confronts him about removing materials from the building site. Alan chats to Michelle, and invites her to come and look at his computer. Lucy makes a new friend.

Episode 50

Learners

30 mins

Heather is studying for her exams and feeling tetchy. Lucy decides to go to a CND rally. When she hears that Barry and Terry are planning to go into business together, Michelle suggests that Petra could do their secretarial work.

Episode 51

Stepladders

30 mins

Bobby has some advice for Jonah, whose one-night-stand with Jean leaves him feeling lonely. Gordon tells Annabelle she is turning into Brookside's "iron lady" - but can she persuade Alan to join the ratepayers' association?

Episode 52

Access

30 mins

When Jonah's aggression in court leads to his rights of access to his son becoming restricted, Bobby persuades him to appeal. Paul plans to sell his car, and Alan asks Samantha to marry him.

Episode 53

Gossip

30 mins

Against Michelle's advice, Marie visits Sheila to explain why Barry is becoming too involved with Petra. Lucy and Gordon hatch a plot to enable her to go to the CND rally with Janice. Someone comes to stay with Heather while Roger is away.

Episode 54

Rumblings

30 mins

Heather and Polly play scrabble, and compare their prospects. Lucy is disappointed with the small turnout at the demonstration. Petra and Barry are both annoyed when they discover that Marie spoke to Sheila about them.

Episode 55

Looking Forward

30 mins

Although Annabelle visits Sheila to remind her about the ratepayers' meeting, Roger is the only one who turns up. Samantha increases Sheila's fears about Bobby's job by telling her she suspects Fairbanks will be closing soon.

Episode 56

Special Occasion

30 mins

The Collins family celebrate Annabelle's birthday, while Bobby plans to take Sheila to London for the final of the F.A. Cup. Damon is sent home from school, suffering from love sickness - and marriage still doesn't appeal to Samantha.

Episode 57

Mild Beer

30 mins

Gordon attempts to convincingly order a drink in a pub. Barry's confrontation with Dave results in Petra quitting her job.

Episode 58

Thought and Effort

30 mins

Barry pays Karen to cook lunch for him and Petra - but she goes out and it is burned. Tempers flare, and Petra storms out, doubting that Barry really wants to be with her.

Episode 59

Knocked for Six

30 mins

Paul is recalled for a job interview, but decides not to take the position because he feels it is beneath his capabilities. Heather argues with Roger, who is then run over by a bus.

Episode 60

Comfortable

30 mins

Now that his ribs are broken, Roger is reconciled with Heather. Annabelle goes to a district ratepayers' meeting, and Paul has another interview.

Episode 61

Forewarned

30 mins

George Williams gives Bobby confidential and disturbing news about the factory's future, and Sheila dreads the outcome. Michelle attempts to heal the rift between Barry and Petra, but Marie may not approve of their holiday plans.

Episode 62

Getting Old

30 mins

A chance meeting with Barry affects Alan's holiday plans. Sheila fears that she and Bobby will have less time together, even though the factory closure seems even more likely.

Episode 63

Foursome

30 mins

Michelle and the Grants awaken to discover that Petra and Barry have sneaked off to the Isle of Man for a holiday...but so have Alan and Samantha.

Episode 64

Mysterious Ways

30 mins

Barry and Petra sneak out of the hotel early in the hope of escaping from Alan and Samantha. When Petra begins to feel unwell, she thinks it's the baby.

Episode 65

Recuperating

30 mins

Marie and Michelle visit Petra, who is in hospital after having a miscarriage. Barry offers to give them a lift home. Heather and Roger talk about their marriage, but Roger is summoned into work.

Episode 66

Inadequacies

30 mins

Paul has another interview.......at the Dole office. Roger and Heather argue about work and starting a family.

Episode 67

Better Things to Do

30 mins

Damon goes skating with Elsa, who then goes off with her mates. Lucy goes on a demonstration instead of sitting an exam.

Episode 68

In Clink

30 mins

Paul goes to the police station, and Lucy is released with a caution. Damon and Elsa decide just to be good friends.

Episode 69

Dinner

30 mins

As her final exams approach, the pressure is getting to Heather. When she walks out after an argument with Roger, he rings another woman. Alan and Samantha encourage Bobby to teach Sheila to drive.

Episode 70

Stupid Rows

30 mins

Petra tries to start facing the future. Heather and Roger are meant to be celebrating, but he doesn't come home. Karen gets her CSE results.

Episode 71

Thinking Badly

30 mins

Gordon goes to look at Alan's computer. Jonah tries to placate Annabelle and Paul after Lucy's arrest. Roger reacts angrily to Heather's impulsive spending.

Episode 72

Summer Madness

30 mins

Gordon and Lucy are uncomfortable about how close Annabelle seems to be with Robin Tate. Karen, Pauline and Susi go into town to investigate starting up a new venture.

Episode 73

Just Like Gavin

30 mins

When Barry refuses to do Petra's decorating, Terry volunteers. Bobby is concerned when Alan Torenson questions him, fearing that the secret report has been leaked.

Episode 74

Stretch Covers

30 mins

Practising her driving alone, Sheila crashes into Alan's car. Petra believes Gavin has returned from the dead, but it's someone else.

Episode 75

New Image

30 mins

Gordon chooses a jacket that will "express his personality". Lucy loses her knickers. Roger misses out on a partnership, but Paul is offered a job, and decides to accept it.

Episode 76

Human Nature

30 mins

Roger tells Heather a convincing lie about where he was last night. Lucy and Gordon discover that the family holiday will have to be postponed.

Episode 77

Straight Choice

30 mins

The closure of the factory is announced, and redundancy is now only 90 days away for Bobby and Jonah. Meanwhile, someone is lurking in the undergrowth and observing the residents of the Close.

Episode 78

Working Away

30 mins

Sheila is upset at the possibility that Bobby may have to seek work abroad, and even more upset when Barry leaves for London with her kidney fund money. Roger is worried when he is spotted dining out with his rich client.

Episode 79

Pane

30 mins

Roger helps to mend Michelle's cassette recorder - but Damon is equally keen to repair Samantha's broken window.

Episode 80

Ghosts

30 mins

Damon and Gizzmo play a trick on Karen and Susi while they are sunbathing. Bobby persuades Sheila to take a holiday in Anglesey. Petra returns home from the shops, packs a suitcase, and leaves home.

Episode 81

Over-Reacting

30 mins

Petra's car is found, and Alan mistakes the detective who arrives to speak to Michelle for the flasher. Lucy storms out after Annabelle slaps her during an argument.

Episode 82

She's All Right

30 mins

Gordon reveals that Lucy is staying at Janice's. Mr Johnston thinks Heather is a secretary, then discovers that she is his accountant. Marie is convinced that Petra will come home.

Episode 83

She Wouldn't

30 mins

A policewoman tells Michelle that Petra may have committed suicide. Paul convinces Lucy to come home. A chance remark cause Heather to become suspicious of Roger.

Episode 84

Long Holiday

30 mins

Annabelle and Paul suggest that Lucy goes to France for six months, and she agrees. Heather discovers that Roger isn't where he should be - but she doesn't know where he is. Sheila decides that if Bobby isn't going to fight, she will.

Episode 85

Temperamental

30 mins

Maureen Lomax arrives to collect the kidney machine money from Sheila, who can only give her a cheque. Heather accuses Roger of being unfaithful.

Episode 86

Inscrutable

30 mins

A parcel arrives for Heather, and she wants to question Roger about his movements. Barry returns home, but he is not alone. Lucy and Karen receive their O-level results, and there are more birthday celebrations in the Close.

Episode 87

Six in a Bed

30 mins

Sheila is convinced that Val is not really unable to speak English, and proves it by having Alan pretend to be a fluent Chinese speaker. Diane gives Roger an expensive tie-pin for services rendered.

Episode 88

Bon Voyage

30 mins

Diane wants Roger to go away on holiday with him, so he tells Heather more lies. Damon gets into more trouble, and Lucy leaves to spend six months in France.

Episode 89

Separation Orders

30 mins

On Paul's first day in his new job, he is called up for jury service. Roger is reluctant to commit himself to going on a holiday to Corfu with Heather. In return for a favour, Alan lets Val move in with him for a while.

Episode 90

Approaching the Crunch

30 mins

Paul has to deal with a problematic trainee. Diane and Heather finally come face-to-face.

Episode 91

Bird Droppings

30 mins

Damon and his mates find a new way of making mischief. Alan has a setback in his bid to earn more than Samantha.

Episode 92

Cliches

30 mins

Heather receives her exam results, but Roger is too busy with Diane to ask her if she has passed.

Episode 93

Collapsing

30 mins

Barry goes shopping for Bobby and Sheila's anniversary. Bobby discusses the factory closure with George Williams, and Heather and Roger fight. Annabelle has an unexpected guest.

Episode 94

You Sod!

30 mins

Marie finds a letter from Petra, and calls the police. Heather hears conclusive proof that Roger is having an affair with Diane, and throws him out.

Episode 95

Soaking

30 mins

Roger gets a shock when he goes to see Diane again. Bobby and Sheila plan their 25th wedding anniversary party.

Episode 96

Memory Lane

30 mins

Both Samantha and Val think a message Alan has left is for them. Sydney prepares to escort Heather, and Gizzmo is beaten up.

Episode 97

Workers' Wives

30 mins

Sheila tries to set up an action committee. Barry tries to tempt Terry. Alan's bottom is bitten during a rugby match.

Episode 98

Neighbourliness

30 mins

Barry and Terry's attempts to store their knock-off jeans are continually thwarted. Alan discovers who bit his bottom. The residents meet their new neighbours - Edna and Harry Cross.

Episode 99

Jack and Gill

30 mins

While Heather visits her parents in Belfast, Roger returns to the Close and almost burns her house down.

Episode 100

Dulce

30 mins

Heather talks to Will about her marriage, and prepares for life on her own. Annabelle takes Sheila for a driving lesson.

Episode 101

Fund Raising

30 mins

Annabelle gets carried away, Sheila joins the picket line, and Barry and Terry discover that some of their jeans have gone missing.

Episode 102

Jeans

30 mins

Sheila is disappointed when the newspaper coverage of the picket line is dominated by Samantha. Terry and Barry are not the only ones selling jeans.

Episode 103

White Elephants

30 mins

Sheila is invited to appear on television, and George buys Paul's cardigan at the bring and buy sale.

Episode 104

Good Cause

30 mins

Sydney takes Heather and Roger out for the day in an attempt to reconcile them. Sheila puts forward strong arguments in her interview, but returns home to bad news.

Episode 105

Mischief Night

30 mins

Bobby tries to negotiate a fair settlement, Barry and Terry need some cable, and Marie's washing machine needs to be repaired.

Episode 106

On the Fire

30 mins

The Jacksons' bonfire has some surprising contents. Marie finds that her kitchen is full of water. Mike tells Karen he is joining the Army.

Episode 107

Daylight Robbery

30 mins

Harry and Edna move in. While Harry tells Paul about his boxing medals, Mark steals them - but Damon and Gizzmo are blamed.

Episode 108

What You've Lost

30 mins

Paul and Heather see Gizzmo being beaten up by his brother. Damon fights with Mark, and wins - but Bobby tells him off.

Episode 109

Gnomes

30 mins

When Harry's attention is diverted, Damon and Gizzmo start moving his gnomes around. Barry helps Samantha retrieve a valuable disk Alan has accidentally dropped behind a cabinet, but then she spills coffee on it.

Episode 110

Age of Opportunity

30 mins

Barry works on Bobby's car. Gordon and Mark go to a recording studio to hand in their demo tape. Gordon asks the receptionist for a date, but she turns him down.

Episode 111

Small Mercies

30 mins

Sheila and Karen go to bingo, and Karen wins £75. Alan continues his search for the missing disk, and blames Gordon when it turns up damaged.

Episode 112

Foibles

30 mins

Karen arrives home late with Mike, and Bobby throws him out. Karen and Bobby then argue over her giving away her bingo winnings.

Episode 113

Shopping Lists

30 mins

Paul tries to pacify Jack when he discovers Gordon has the stolen drum-box. Everyone on the Close is having car trouble.

Episode 114

Outdoor Mechanics

30 mins

Barry and Terry go to the beach to burn the Jaguar, but discover they haven't enough petrol. When they return with some, they find the car is sinking into the sand.

Episode 115

The Pit

30 mins

Marie decides to try to contact Petra by putting an ad in the paper. Heather is invited to the firm's annual dinner with Roger and feels that she can't tell her boss that her marriage has broken up.

Episode 116

New Order

30 mins

When Alan refuses to tell Harry why he has dug a pit, he starts to fill it in. Heather spends a day at Mr Johnston's printing firm in Billinge, and agrees to let Polly come and stay with her.

Episode 117

Sardines

30 mins

Harry discovers that some of his gnomes are up Alan's Christmas tree, and that his is the only garden without a sapling. Marie and Michelle face a gruesome task. Heather and Polly gain a third lodger.

Episode 118

So Thoughtless

30 mins

Polly and Sydney disturb Heather when she has work to do at home. Harry is asked to dress up as Father Christmas. Samantha returns home earlier than expected.

Episode 119

Nothing Serious

30 mins

As Christmas approaches, Heather battles to save her client's business. Marie receives news that George has been injured and taken to hospital. Bobby and Matty deliver Christmas hampers, and Barry and Terry try to sell dodgy perfume.

Episode 120

Not Beaten Yet

30 mins

Heather dashes back to Ireland, Marie and Michelle discover that Petra has sent them a Christmas card, and Barry and Terry discover a more profitable use for their perfume.

Episode 121

Nothing's Changed

30 mins

Having Lucy home for Christmas doesn't improve Annabelle's mood, but can she be persuaded to see a doctor? Mike hears a few tales when he returns home on leave from the Army.

Episode 122

Survivors

30 mins

The Collins family have a party on New Year's Eve, but Gordon is out getting drunk elsewhere. Mike comes to visit Karen, but ends up playing cards with Barry and Terry.

Episode 123

Long Johns

30 mins

Harry loses his underwear. Annabelle goes to the doctor. The Huntingtons' burglar alarm goes off again.

Episode 124

Beyond Repair

30 mins

The long johns thief is exposed. Sheila decides to set up an agency, and, after an argument with Marie, vows never to speak to her again.

Episode 125

Workmanship

30 mins

Annabelle and Marie clean Heather's house. Samantha asks Alan to marry her. Paul has more problems with Skelly.

Episode 126

Sound Advice

30 mins

Annabelle wants to have her hair done in case she is invited to Alan's wedding, but her telephone isn't working. Paul discusses how the YTS scheme is progressing with his boss.

Episode 127

Alan's Mother

30 mins

When Alan hears that his mother is on the way to visit him, his extensive preparations including convincing Samantha to move out of the bungalow for a few days.

Episode 128

The Wrong Time

30 mins

Molly finally meets Samantha, whose boss gives her something to think about as her wedding day approaches. Paul tells Annabelle that their medical insurance has lapsed. Marie and George can now go home - but do they want to?

Episode 129

Bad Luck

30 mins

Marie tries to convince George that they should continue to live at Petra's. It's Alan and Samantha's wedding day, but not quite everything goes according to plan.

Episode 130

Bad News

30 mins

Molly believes that Alan has been taken for a mug, and tries to dispose of his photo of Samantha. Marie and Michelle are at loggerheads over who should stay on at number 10, but then they have an unexpected visitor bringing bad news.

Episode 131

Muesli

30 mins

Barry has to decide whether he should go to Petra's funeral. Alan discovers that Molly has fed his muesli to the birds. Harry finds a betting slip in Edna's purse.

Episode 132

Mummy's Boy

30 mins

Harry prepares for a visit from his son, but he doesn't know that Kevin has told Edna he is living with a married woman and her daughter. When Mrs O'Rourke tells Marie it is what Petra wants, she and George move back to the Close.

Episode 133

Worrying

30 mins

When Damon is sent out of his domestic science class, he discovers an ingenious use for a piece of clingfilm. Kevin worries about how Harry will react to his secret.

Episode 134

Disgraceful

30 mins

While waiting to see his head of year, Damon invites Pat to the Valentine's Day disco. Harry confronts Edna about her betting.

Episode 135

Valentines

30 mins

Everyone is waiting for Valentine cards, but who will receive them? Terry's tricks rebound. Heather has an interview.

Episode 136

Going Without

30 mins

Damon faces suspension, Matty wants to fiddle his electricity meter, and Annabelle bows out of the ratepayers' association.

Episode 137

Market Forces

30 mins

Heather's boss tries to convince her to change her mind about resigning. Barry thinks he has won a bet - but the arrival of a stranger from Ireland may change things.

Episode 138

All or Nothing

30 mins

Bobby is more willing to help Matty with his problems than to help Sheila with hers. Terry pretends to be injured to avoid having to go jogging with Michelle.

Episode 139

Catalogue Stuff

30 mins

Marie is not convinced that the Jacksons now face a better future. Karen receives a letter from Mike.

Episode 140

Blind Drunk

30 mins

Damon plans to get drunk with Gizzmo to celebrate his 16th - or 4th - birthday. Heather has no shortage of willing helpers when her car won't go.

Episode 141

Blabbermouth

30 mins

Harry is not pleased to find that Edna has discussed his attitude to Kevin with Marie. Sheila spots a tiny flaw in Karen's boycott plans.

Episode 142

Etiquette

30 mins

Marie gets a shock when her long-lost father turns up. Heather gives Sheila some book-keeping advice. Harry and Edna try a spot of match-making.

Episode 143

King Rat

30 mins

Ted tells Karen why he must refuse to support her campaign. Annabelle and Paul have a win on the premium bonds.

Episode 144

Tights

30 mins

Robin asks Annabelle to be his election agent. Michelle finds that her tights have gone missing, but soon the Jacksons face a more difficult predicament.

Episode 145

Transport

30 mins

Even though Barry is without a car, he is determined to keep his promise to take Heather to the airport. Davey is shocked to discover the terms of Petra's will.

Episode 146

Off

30 mins

Davey leaves, taking Michelle's catalogue money with him. A 'For Sale' sign outside Heather's house causes speculation among her neighbours.

Episode 147

Dodging

30 mins

Edna goes with Jessica to choose a mother's day present for Sally. Michelle insists that Barry takes Terry to hospital.

Episode 148

Mother's Day

30 mins

There are surprises all round as Mother's Day and April Fools' Day coincide. Tommy McArdle turns up at the Grants' with some advice for Barry.

Episode 149

Cynicism

30 mins

Robin needs to deliver his election nomination papers, but the Jacksons' dog is squatting on his car seat. Marie very nearly calls a truce.

Episode 150

Observer

30 mins

Terry feels that Michelle is over-dressed for her first shift at the pub. There's a shock in store for Matty.

Episode 151

Risks

30 mins

Sheila feels guilty over what has happened to Matty. Paul receives an invitation to a reunion at PetroChem.

Episode 152

On Parade

30 mins

Annabelle is embarrassed when she doesn't realise that the potential buyers she has to show around Heather's house are a gay couple.

Episode 153

Job Prospects

30 mins

Both Bobby and Paul feel that they are in with a good chance of landing a new job, while Tommy McArdle is looking for a car from Barry and Terry.

Episode 154

Sound Runner

30 mins

When Alan shows his new girlfriend Liz his bungalow, she tells him they will have to move. The Grants go to church on Easter Sunday, except for Barry. who is worried about the car Tommy McArdle has borrowed,

Episode 155

Take the Money

30 mins

Liz deliberately misleads Gordon about Alan's intentions, causing bad feeling throughout the Close and some embarrassing late-night outbursts.

Episode 156

Stupid

30 mins

Annabelle is concerned when Paul hasn't returned home. Alan receives a rude awakening and some unpleasant truths, and Barry is subjected to some tough questioning.

Episode 157

Underpants

30 mins

Marie finds something unfamiliar in George's bed. Bobby suspects that Barry is up to something and tells him to leave.

Episode 158

Bad Vibrations

30 mins

When Annabelle discovers Paul and Dorothy together, she decides to go and stay with her mother. Bobby is elected District Secretary.

Episode 159

Bad Books

30 mins

George wants Michelle and Marie to come to an agreement about the house. Harry wants his bed moved downstairs while he recuperates. Heather's senior manager receives a letter about her from Roger.

Episode 160

Conditions

30 mins

Alan's day begins with the arrival of a parcel, but then he discovers its contents. Heather's meeting with an old acquaintance ends unhappily. Barry and Terry carpet everyone they can.

Episode 161

Unstable

30 mins

Paul resigns from the youth training scheme and, in Annabelle's absence, celebrates with Dorothy. Heather has another visitor from Ireland. Alan becomes more depressed.

Episode 162

Unpredictable

30 mins

Alan digs up his tree and destroys Harry's fence. Heather insists that Rose explains why she has arrived in Liverpool.

Episode 163

Little Pleasures

30 mins

When Harry decides to get up, he finds that Edna has gone on strike. Karen tries to find out why Sheila is so moody. Will arrives at Heather's to take Rose home.

Episode 164

Puzzles

30 mins

Terry and Michelle go to look at cars...or vans. Karen encourages Sheila to think about going on holiday. Alan locks his keys in the car, and falls asleep on Edna's bed.

Episode 165

Delayed Strain

30 mins

The neighbours rally round when Alan finds himself fighting for his life after Liz returns to the Close with a sinister friend who beats him up and wrecks the bungalow.

Episode 166

Encouragement

30 mins

Annabelle returns home to find a suspicious son and an absent husband. Sheila decides to go on holiday, but a visit to the doctors confirms her worst fears. Alan discharges himself from hospital.

Episode 167

Fellow Travellers

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila relax on holiday in Spain, but Sheila is trying to pluck up the courage to tell Bobby that she's pregnant.

Episode 168

Extending

30 mins

Sheila and Bobby ponder on how the rest of the family will take their news. Michelle buys a car, and encourages Terry to teach her to drive.

Episode 169

Symptoms

30 mins

Tensions mount in the Collins household, and Annabelle follows Paul to the tailors'. When Michelle comes home, she discovers that she has moved house.

Episode 170

Respectability

30 mins

Barry tries to break into Heather's bedroom. Annabelle meets an old acquaintance. Marie wants to send the twins to private school.

Episode 171

Irresponsible

30 mins

Karen realises that her parents have something to tell her, but isn't at all prepared for what it is.

Episode 172

Impatient

30 mins

There are differences of opinion in the Grant household about Sheila's pregnancy. Barry and Celia discuss their tool-hire venture.

Episode 173

Bidding

30 mins

Heather asks Rose to prepare an inventory and show a potential buyer around. Annabelle goes to an auction with Sonia. Harry discovers that someone has placed Heather's "For Sale" sign in front of his house.

Episode 174

Trump Card

30 mins

Sheila tries to find out more about Barry's new girlfriend. Harry tries to find out who has bought Heather's house. Teresa appeals to Sheila for help with her money troubles.

Episode 175

Like Old Times

30 mins

Alan rushes to the festival to see Samantha, and finds her surrounded by men. In desperation, he turns to drink again. Paul and Annabelle look forward to a dinner party.

Episode 176

Make a Wish

30 mins

Marie takes the twins to be interviewed. Alan has to thank Samantha for preventing him from being arrested.

Episode 177

Reversing

30 mins

Matty appears in court. Alan and Samantha spread the happy news of their impending marriage. Alan is offered a job abroad, and puts the bungalow on the market.

Episode 178

Negotiating

30 mins

Harry makes an offer for Alan's bungalow, but Edna discovers that it involves blackmail. Marie receives some bad news about the twins' prospects of private education, and confronts the headmaster.

Episode 179

Omen

30 mins

It is Samantha and Alan's wedding day - but there is a terrible accident.

Episode 180

Off to the Gulf

30 mins

Alan prepares to leave the Close for good. Marie tries to persuade George to change his mind. The Grants visit Sheila in hospital, and the doctor has some disturbing news for Bobby.

Episode 181

Decision

30 mins

Sheila has made her decision about the tests the hospital has suggested, but will Bobby agree with her? Michelle decides to train as a beautician, and Marie advises her on how to dress.

Episode 182

Spoiling

30 mins

Marie and Michelle prepare for their cocktail party, but at least one of them may be in for a disappointment. Barry and Terry have to make a deal with Victor - but Celia isn't satisfied with it.

Episode 183

Smoke

30 mins

Andrew asks Karen to go on holiday with him to the Lake District. Heather sorts out Alan's boat, and Marie voices her suspicions about Michelle and George.

Episode 184

Flammable Material

30 mins

Marie is concerned when George fails to return from helping to quench a big warehouse fire. Celia receives money from her father to invest in the tool-hire business.

Episode 185

Equals

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila receive a surprising telephone call. Michelle becomes an official partner in the tool-hire business, and Terry proposes to her - but they decide to try living together first.

Episode 186

Panic Stations

30 mins

Sheila and Bobby arrange a Spanish reunion with Ken and Doreen, but it doesn't quite go according to plan. Victor is in a spot of trouble.

Episode 187

A Few Questions

30 mins

The police call on the Jacksons', and George is taken away for questioning. Rose tells Heather she is returning to Ireland, then her fiance turns up on the doorstep.

Episode 188

Wistful

30 mins

Paul advises Annabelle to keep her distance from the Jacksons, but she agrees to stand bail for George anyway. Damon tells Linda what he heard about her and Danny. Rose leaves for Ireland.

Episode 189

Social Standing

30 mins

When prospective bungalow buyers the Prides arrive, Harry shows them round his house instead. Some familiar faces return to the Close, and one of them desperately needs a bath.

Episode 190

Financially Dependent

30 mins

Damon and his mates meet up with some girls from London. Barry accidentally reveals that he knows more about George's predicament than he should. The Hardwicks visit Harry and Edna.

Episode 191

Not Helpful

30 mins

George sees his solicitor, while Barry and Terry try to work out how they can help him. Damon and Gizzmo arrange to go to London with Yvonne and Dawn.

Episode 192

Getting Shaky

30 mins

Celia warns Barry that he will have to mend his ways if they are to continue in business, but their problems are not over yet. Karen returns from holiday, but her lies are soon discovered.

Episode 193

Dealt With Delicately

30 mins

Michelle returns from London and finds out what has happened to George from Terry - the couple spend their first night at the flat. George confronts Tommy McArdle, and soon regrets it.

Episode 194

Friendly Advice

30 mins

Tommy McArdle assures George that he shouldn't worry if he is sent down. The twins start their new school. It's Karen's 18th birthday - but will Bobby spoil it for her?

Episode 195

Hopeless

30 mins

Gordon receives a mysterious letter from a young lady demanding money from him. A depressed George tells Marie he is going to plead guilty. Can Annabelle or Paul talk him out of it?

Episode 196

Not a Robber

30 mins

Marie worries that George won't turn up for his court appearance - but he does, and pleads not guilty. The young lady who wrote to Gordon turns up at the Collins' house.

Episode 197

Justice for All

30 mins

Marie suggests to Edna that George can help them move house - but Harry won't allow him to. Cathy suggests to Gordon that he has an ear pierced, so that he looks less like a bank manager.

Episode 198

Forgetting Something

30 mins

While on a day trip, George heroically rescues a drowning child, but his glory is short-lived. Sinbad tells Edna that he didn't place her bet, and she panics because she has already given Marie her share of the winnings.

Episode 199

Ideal Tenant

30 mins

Harry produces a questionnaire for prospective tenants to complete and tries it out on Edna, who scores 23%. Michelle wants Terry to tell his father that he is moving in with her - or, failing that, to bring his record player over.

Episode 200

Nurses

30 mins

Prospective tenants Sandra and Kate arrive at the Crosses, and Harry incorrectly assumes that the third tenant, Pat, is also female. When Linda finds out that Damon has lied, he has no girlfriend and no job.

Episode 201

A Good Story

30 mins

Cathy and Gordon plan to turn a bathroom into a darkroom. The Crosses begin to suspect that one of their new tenants is a man. George reads of his heroism in the newspaper - but will Marie respect his decision not to reveal his identity?

Episode 202

Twiddling

30 mins

Harry confronts Pat. George receives another unexpected visitor - but will he be able to help? Things develop for Gordon and Cathy.

Episode 203

Aggrieved

30 mins

Paul complains to Harry about Pat's mode of transport; but, surprisingly, Harry defends his tenants. Andrew suggests to Karen that they go away for a weekend to look at universities. Damon tells Sheila he is thinking of moving to London.

Episode 204

Men's Attitudes

30 mins

Karen refuses to spend the night with Andrew. Sheila tries to help Damon to find a job. Ralph offers Harry and Edna a cheap holiday.

Episode 205

Precedents

30 mins

George's solicitor tries to reassure him. Paul discovers that getting a repair done late on a Friday is not easy. An elite group selected by computer includes everyone living on the Close and visiting it.

Episode 206

Exploitation

30 mins

Paul's never-ending search for a spare part crucially depends on finding a man called Wilf. Marie asks Michelle for money to pay for George's barrister. Damon telephones Linda.

Episode 207

Regina v Jackson

30 mins

The case against George begins, with the prosecution calling a key witness, and his chances look poor.

Episode 208

New Evidence

30 mins

On the second day of his trial, George speaks in his own defence. Barry and Terry finally decide to help him, but fear they are too late.

Episode 209

Through the Worst

30 mins

Barry gets Sheila a pram, but discovers that she won't allow it in the house before the baby is born. Marie reflects on the outcome of the trial.

Episode 210

Not Insured for This

30 mins

Pat, Sandra and Kate throw a party. Terry and Barry hear that their shop has been burgled and hope to turn this to their advantage, but something nastier is planned for them.

Episode 211

Truth Will Out

30 mins

Paul makes a morbid discovery. The atmosphere at the hospital is tense. Celia and Michelle consider what to do about the tool-hire business.

Episode 212

Sold Out

30 mins

Heather realises that she is the victim of a confidence trick, but by chance she has the last laugh. Bobby is annoyed with Barry, and Sheila is worried.

Episode 213

Ethics

30 mins

Heather begins her audit of NSAOS. Bobby asks Barry to clear out the garage while he recuperates. The Crosses return from holiday, but Harry is still grumbling.

Episode 214

Falling Out

30 mins

Heather impresses her boss by her handling of a delicate matter on the NSAOS audit. Pat warns Harry not to turn up uninvited at the nurses' home. Barry makes a major decision, and Edna finds out that Grace has died.

Episode 215

Right of Access

30 mins

Harry reappears in the nurses' home with a donkey - and Pat decides to have the locks changed. Barry seeks help from Celia, but will she offer it? Michelle is reluctant to employ someone to take Terry's place while he is recovering.

Episode 216

Terms

30 mins

Sandra comes out of the shower to find Harry rummaging through her drawers. When she finally allows him to go home, he finds Ralph stripping in his lounge.

Episode 217

Pressure

30 mins

Heather prepares for a dinner guest. Paul tries to convince the Board of the need to introduce external contractors. Edna has a run of bad luck with the horses.

Episode 218

Going for Good

30 mins

Terry comes home from hospital. Barry says his farewells. Edna's money worries increase, and she has to take drastic action.

Episode 219

Burdens

30 mins

Edna continues to gamble, even though it means she has to pawn her rings to raise some cash. Bobby takes on a case of unfair dismissal, and Michelle becomes disenchanted with having to look after Terry.

Episode 220

Sympathetic

30 mins

Kevin wants Edna to consider going to Gamblers Anonymous - but will Harry agree? Marie goes to see her MP - but can he help her?

Episode 221

Lunch

30 mins

Paul receives a lunch invitation. Marie is supported by her neighbours, and Stuart gets a surprise from Heather. Sheila is depressed when Bobby brings a woman home.

Episode 222

Documentary Evidence

30 mins

Marie meets a journalist. Heather and Stuart's plans are dashed. Bobby learns the truth about the case he is pursuing. Annabelle prepares for a dinner party, not realising that some of the guests are vegetarians.

Episode 223

Seasonal Gifts

30 mins

The twins are sent home from school for fighting. Annabelle and Paul view Christmas with mixed feelings. A rift develops between Terry and Michelle.

Episode 224

Gestures

30 mins

Bobby is called on to assist with a case of sexual harassment. Paul has a serious surplus of turkeys. It's time to switch on the Christmas lights at the bungalow - but will they work?

Episode 225

Long Journey

30 mins

On Christmas Eve, Sheila has to make a mad dash for the hospital.

Episode 226

False Alarm

30 mins

On Christmas Day, Marie is depressed about George. Paul is annoyed because he has lost the television page. Sheila is confined to bed while the others cook dinner, and Harry fears that he is having a heart attack.

Episode 227

Problems

30 mins

Heather is called in to work for a crisis meeting. Betty is keen to further the campaign to free George, but Michelle has other ideas. Paul finds that there is not enough space for his car in the garage.

Episode 228

Working from Home

30 mins

Heather tries to work from home, but she is continually interrupted. Ralph begins to miss Grace, but also starts to look to the future.

Episode 229

Still Here

30 mins

Sheila prepares for a home delivery, and Marie sets off on a long journey to visit George.

Episode 230

Baby Grant

30 mins

Annabelle has to act quickly when her dinner guests arrive early. Stuart has a belated Christmas present for Heather. Bobby and Sheila become parents of a new daughter.

Episode 231

Thanks Bob

30 mins

Bobby is determined to sort out the sexual harassment case. Kate discovers that Pat is selling food to hospital patients.

Episode 232

Allegations

30 mins

Kate is in trouble at the hospital. Paul is accused of taking a bribe. Marie and Betty talk to Rick about George.

Episode 233

Health Warning

30 mins

Sandra finds her first day back on theatre duties depressing. Annabelle's new freezer breaks down.

Episode 234

Backhanders

30 mins

Sandra's husband unexpectedly turns up on the Close. The new union conveyor at PetroChem makes further accusations against Paul.

Episode 235

Daytime Jog

30 mins

The twins have a scheme to help Marie with her money problems. Pat writes a song. Damon is offered a job. Annabelle goes out jogging.

Episode 236

Nothing to Lose

30 mins

Rick Sexton wants to publicise the sacrifices the Jackson twins have made for their family. Marie lobbies a visiting government official.

Episode 237

Bad Tactics

30 mins

Paul meets up with Colin Peterson in an attempt to arrange a peace settlement. Sinbad tries to sell cheap watches.

Episode 238

Toryism

30 mins

Paul has further problems with the maintenance contract. Damon and Neil start up their bin-liner business. Celia doesn't make Terry and Michelle welcome when they return.

Episode 239

Minding

30 mins

Kate looks after Sheila's baby, allowing Damon and Neil to borrow the pram to carry their bin liners. Ralph goes missing.

Episode 240

Going Under

30 mins

Ralph returns to the bungalow, and Marie and Betty travel to Downing Street. Mrs Bancroft has her sights on a certain young man. Sheila is depressed.

Episode 241

Anything to Sell Papers

30 mins

Marie is annoyed when she is accused of neglecting her children. Edna and Ralph become hooked on newspaper bingo.

Episode 242

Putty in Her Hands

30 mins

Damon thinks he's in for a good time when he is invited upstairs by Mrs Bancroft. Marie receives more hate-mail. Sheila is annoyed by the amount of influence Janet seems to have on Bobby.

Episode 243

Absconded

30 mins

Heather starts a new assignment which leads to something other than business. Marie goes to visit George in prison, but finds that he has absconded.

Episode 244

Where Can He Go?

30 mins

Heather meets an old flame. Marie is visited by the police. Sheila shows signs of post-natal depression.

Episode 245

At the Sharp End

30 mins

Sheila confesses to Annabelle that she has started to resent having a new baby. Curzon Communications' chief accountant makes life difficult for Heather.

Episode 246

Searching

30 mins

Terry tells Sheila about a letter he has received from George. Annabelle gets a shock.

Episode 247

Trying Times

30 mins

Paul has to attend a difficult business meeting instead of accompanying Annabelle to Gordon's school.

Episode 248

Black

30 mins

Michelle trips the light fantastic with the new dance instructor. Colin is in favour of calling a strike, and Heather meets Tom Curzon. It emerges that Gordon is in France with Lucy.

Episode 249

Emotional Involvement

30 mins

Mrs Duncan visits Annabelle. Accusations of an unprofessional relationship cause grief.

Episode 250

Frogs

30 mins

Annabelle leaves to visit Gordon in France. George has some bad news for Marie. At a disco, Karen and Susi pretend to be French girls.

Episode 251

First Day Out

30 mins

Bobby proposes a "cooling off" period to Paul. The Grants' baby has a minor accident. A stranger arrives at the Jacksons'.

Episode 252

Meatballs

30 mins

Marie wakens to find that the visitor has left, taking several of her possessions with him.

Episode 253

Pull-Back

30 mins

Despite playing a prank on Neil, it is Damon who finds himself the April Fool. Heather finds herself back on the Curzon review, and Marie prepares to move out.

Episode 254

Rebirth

30 mins

Sheila's sister Margaret and her family arrive for the christening ceremony. Karen tries to conceal a love-bite on her neck. Before leaving the Close, Marie gives Sheila a present for the baby.

Episode 255

How Much?

30 mins

Heather returns to Curzon's to find the company in a crisis. Edna and Ralph place an accumulator bet on six horses.

Episode 256

That'll Be All

30 mins

Sackings follow when Howard, Joyce and Heather present their review to Tom Curzon, and Harry takes action against Billy Mac. Things get physical between Karen and Andrew.

Episode 257

Choice

30 mins

Damon has to attend a YTS interview. Sandra and Pat consider hiring a kissogram for Kate's birthday. When one man comes to her door, Heather has to hide another one in the kitchen.

Episode 258

Gorilla

30 mins

Pat sets up a singing telegram service and tries to involve Damon, but Bobby has other plans for him. Tom Curzon invites Heather to spend a weekend with him in Portugal.

Episode 259

Separate Rooms

30 mins

The singing telegram turns out to be a few notes short. Harry consults a lawyer. Disaster strikes when Damon wears the gorilla suit home.

Episode 260

Oppressed

30 mins

Sandra is disgusted that Jackie is delivering kissograms as "Fifi The Naughty Night Nurse", and that Kate made the costume. Heather and Tom travel around Portugal - but what lies ahead for them when they return?

Episode 261

Dignity

30 mins

Sandra discovers that radiographer Jimmy Powell has x-ray eyes. Damon receives a job offer. A pillar box is installed on the Close.

Episode 262

Day One

30 mins

Annabelle employs a cleaner. Pat has "words" with the radiographer who attacked Sandra. Damon begins his YTS scheme.

Episode 263

Invitation

30 mins

Michelle goes dancing with Richard, but later finds out that he's not who he claims to be. When Victor visits the bungalow on Tommy McArdle's behalf, Ralph ends up flat on his back.

Episode 264

In the You-Know-What

30 mins

Harry is made an offer, but only if he keeps his mouth shut. Michelle has a surprise for Terry. There's some bad news for Pat.

Episode 265

A Woman's Work

30 mins

Paul finds himself in a somewhat embarrassing position. Heather has something to celebrate. Ralph makes a decision.

Episode 266

Crumbling

30 mins

Serious pressure is put on Harry to drop the court case. Michelle and Terry continue to fool each other and themselves.

Episode 267

Not Your Day

30 mins

Bobby thinks it's time to resume sexual relations with Sheila, but he is called away on business. Edna is in for a shock.

Episode 268

Nobody's Fool

30 mins

Tommy McArdle makes Harry an even more tempting offer. The Grants have a visitor. There is bad news for Terry and Michelle.

Episode 269

Changes

30 mins

Edna refuses to venture out after being mugged. Annabelle makes a worrying discovery. An old friend of Damon's makes a surprise return to the Close.

Episode 270

Revising

30 mins

When Annabelle confronts Carol about the food that is going missing from the freezer, the search for the thief widens. There's a surprise for Edna.

Episode 271

Asking Questions

30 mins

Annabelle discovers that Harry has been giving Edna the same food that has been going missing from her freezer. Terry arrives home early, and finds out that Michelle is cheating on him with Richard.

Episode 272

Recompensed

30 mins

Terry disturbs Karen's reunion. Paul is asked to be more specific about how he will reward the strike-breakers. The food thief is finally caught in the act.

Episode 273

Rights and Wrongs

30 mins

Terry learns that McArdle has been released. Bobby speaks to his doctor about the possibility of having a vasectomy. Paul believes he may have found a way of ending the strike.

Episode 274

Personal Reasons

30 mins

Heather amuses Greg with her attempts to park Tom's car. Bobby tries to arrange to have a vasectomy without Sheila finding out. Karen and David decide to go to see a film that doesn't have scenes of gratuitous singing and dancing.

Episode 275

Indubitably

30 mins

Karen sits her last exam, Tom invites Heather to dinner, and Terry makes a statement.

Episode 276

Magic Rabbits

30 mins

Michelle leaves the Close to live with Marie in Leeds. Sandra plans a holiday in Rimini. Tom discovers that something valuable he has left in Heather's car has gone missing.

Episode 277

Stuff to Burn

30 mins

Sheila becomes suspicious about Bobby's visit to the doctor, and Karen gets a shock when she goes to visit Bobby at work.

Episode 278

X Marks the Spot

30 mins

Karen finds herself caught in the crossfire when Sheila discovers the truth about Bobby's operation.

Episode 279

You Don't Understand

30 mins

Sheila overhears Damon and Karen discussing the stand-off between her and Bobby. Jack wants to impress a new woman, and asks Terry a favour. Tom tells Heather there is someone he wants her to meet.

Episode 280

Lulling

30 mins

Eileen becomes suspicious of Jack's living arrangements. Bobby and Sheila consider separating. Tom introduces Heather to his father, Jim.

Episode 281

Preparation

30 mins

Terry suggests that Sheila should consult a priest. Harry and Ralph decide to go to a car auction.

Episode 282

Flawed

30 mins

Tom and Heather discuss their future. Sheila turns to the church for help with her problems.

Episode 283

Gullibility

30 mins

Heather plans a celebration with Tom, but gets a shock when she calls unexpectedly at his office. Sandra returns from her holiday in Rimini, and Neil persuades Damon to go busking.

Episode 284

Lost

30 mins

Neil and Damon plan the seduction of their girlfriends. Heather forces Tom to admit the truth about the girl she saw him with. At the hospital fete, some of the residents get Russell Grant's autograph, while others encounter a stranger.

Episode 285

Hallo Again

30 mins

Harry discovers that running a car will be expensive. Tom suggests to Heather that they cancel a date. Neil asks Damon for a divorce. The stranger returns.

Episode 286

He Won't Go

30 mins

Pat, Sandra and Kate find themselves at the mercy of an unbalanced man with a gun.

Episode 287

There's Something Wrong

30 mins

Annabelle becomes suspicious after speaking to Kate and hearing about her encounters with Harry and the milkman, but Paul doesn't believe her. Damon and Neil prepare for a seance. The captor becomes increasingly unhinged.

Episode 288

Is There Anybody There?

30 mins

The siege continues, and Pat undermines Kate's attempts to end it peacefully.

Episode 289

You Two Must Go Now

30 mins

The Close is evacuated, and the residents monitor the situation as it is reported on television. Harry becomes concerned when Edna goes to the toilet and doesn't come back.

Episode 290

Tragic

30 mins

After gunshots ring out, the police move in, but there are only dead bodies to be recovered.

Episode 291

Give Us a Story

30 mins

Reporters are swarming around the Close, and Terry accuses Harry of profiteering from the death of one of his tenants.

Episode 292

Snaps

30 mins

As a result of the newspaper coverage of the siege, Annabelle and Harry both receive letters from the tax man. Pat, Sandra and Terry go to London for Kate's funeral, and meet her family.

Episode 293

Nosing

30 mins

Ghoulish appetites for a glimpse of the scene of the crime make matters worse. While Harry is arguing with other residents outside, Edna suffers a stroke in the kitchen.

Episode 294

A Few More Years

30 mins

Paul and Annabelle prepare to go on holiday, but first he wants to know why an extra television set has appeared in the house. There is no hospital bed available for Edna. Karen's exam results arrive.

Episode 295

Nothing to Do

30 mins

Edna has a relapse and is in a critical condition. Paul and Annabelle prepare to camp out in their back garden, but is their tent waterproof?

Episode 296

Kidding Ourselves

30 mins

Damon and Neil find out that the photo of Karen they entered for a competition has won. Harry's spirits are low as Edna's condition remains unchanged.

Episode 297

No Change

30 mins

Harry is hopeful that Edna will be able to come home. Sandra is surprised when someone from the Close turns up while she visits her mother in Glasgow.

Episode 298

Depressed

30 mins

Harry and his family maintain a vigil at Edna's bedside, but she is not going to wake up. Matty is disappointed when he is unsuccessful at his job interview.

Episode 299

Mushroom Whatsits

30 mins

Pat and Sandra return from Glasgow and find Harry in their house, distraught because Edna has died.

Episode 300

You Have To Go

30 mins

There's an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, as the vicar puts his foot in it at Edna's funeral. When Terry returns from the funeral, he discovers that new arrivals the Corkhills have dumped his belongings outside number 10.

Episode 301

Expense No Object

30 mins

Terry and Pat discover that televisions dug up from the garden don't necessarily work. Billy has a surprise for Doreen - a ready-to-assemble fireplace kit. Jim hears something he shouldn't on Heather's answerphone.

Episode 302

A New Way

30 mins

Sandra is feeling the strain of being the only breadwinner in the house. Heather regrets lying to Jim. Doreen needs help with the building of her fireplace.

Episode 303

Handouts

30 mins

Terry and Pat go to the bank. Karen and David play monopoly. Paul sets off for a military reunion dinner, but has no intentions of arriving there.

Episode 304

Moment of Weakness

30 mins

Doreen's mother, Julia, reveals a few home truths about Billy's criminal past. Annabelle is startled when she questions Paul over his reunion dinner. Harry sells, then buys again.

Episode 305

Tobacco Casserole

30 mins

Heather is worried when she receives some mysterious phone calls. By chance, a cigarette end found down the toilet ends up in Sandra's meal.

Episode 306

Initiative

30 mins

Tom asks Heather to be "Mrs Curzon". Sandra gives Pat three months to make the van-hire business a success. Damon needs plenty of initiative when Karen asks him to change a book he has given her, and almost succeeds..

Episode 307

Not Like School

30 mins

Billy Corkhill has forgotten about a little electricity job, but it's someone else who is caught red-handed. On Karen's first day at university, her worries turn into outright fear when she meets other students.

Episode 308

Cultural Life

30 mins

Billy's new shutters are causing a bit of a stir. Damon and Rod are determined to outdo each other in their displays of support for different football teams.

Episode 309

Gunga Grant

30 mins

Rod plans to impress Heather by washing her car, but then the water supply is cut off. Lucy Collins returns to the Close.

Episode 310

Good Parts and Bad

30 mins

The cleaner meets the daughter, but who has more reason to be suspicious? Heather reflects on becoming a free woman again as her divorce from Roger becomes absolute.

Episode 311

Programmes

30 mins

It's Lucy's birthday, but she has disappeared again. Damon and Rod make a bet, and Harry agrees to adjudicate.

Episode 312

Student Prank

30 mins

Karen goes to a party without telling Bobby and Sheila, and does something she later regrets on the way home. Heather is not sure how to answer Tom's proposal.

Episode 313

Best Kept Secrets

30 mins

Doreen discovers that Julia has nearly burned her house down. Lucy tells Annabelle her plans. Damon sets about returning the Corkhills' alarm without them knowing.

Episode 314

Knock it Off

30 mins

Heather is confused when Tom refuses to invite his daughter to the wedding. The Corkhills are more confused about what has happened during the night.

Episode 315

Why Her?

30 mins

Lucy is confident about her job interview, but finds that it isn't the walkover that she expected. Julia appears in court.

Episode 316

Playing Trains

30 mins

Jim has a proposal for Tom. Ralph and Harry go on a trip to Blaenau Festiniog. Julia discovers a love-letter written by Tracy to a lad at school.......or is it?

Episode 317

Homewatch Meeting

30 mins

Annabelle's home watch meeting doesn't quite go to plan. Terry and Pat take on an awkward customer.

Episode 318

Going Up in the World

30 mins

Heather discovers that Tom has bought her a new house and handed in her resignation. The appearance of Gummy George on the Close results in Paul getting a black eye.

Episode 319

Not Getting Any Easier

30 mins

Heather struggles with her preparations for the wedding. Harry and Ralph go to the cemetery to see Edna's grave.

Episode 320

Nowhere to Climb

30 mins

Heather has serious doubts about marrying Tom. Lucy tells Paul and Annabelle that she has a boyfriend. Harry inadvertently causes a fight between Billy and Doreen.

Episode 321

Defending

30 mins

Rod arrives home with a black eye, but finds that it wasn't worth getting. Doreen's turkey fund becomes a little under-done.

Episode 322

Missing Money

30 mins

Pat and Terry are summoned by their bank manager. Doreen confronts Julia. Heather has a visitor, but does she still have a job?

Episode 323

Work

30 mins

Lucy invites James home. Pat and Terry meet a potential new customer. Damon starts work in a stately home. Ralph and Harry are bored.

Episode 324

Conscientiousness

30 mins

Damon is in a spot of bother at work, but won't blow the whistle on the guilty party. Harry and Ralph man the phones.

Episode 325

Moral Scruples

30 mins

Damon confesses that he has been suspended. Pamela encourages Karen to crib an essay. Pat and Terry blame Harry for sending them on a wild goose chase.

Episode 326

A Quiet Word

30 mins

Sheila takes steps to clear Damon's name. Sandra is not pleased when Harry wakes her up. Karen obtains a second-hand essay to save her some time.

Episode 327

What's the Catch?

30 mins

Sinbad tries to interest the residents of the Close in fresh turkey for Christmas. Karen discovers that her tutor originally wrote the essay she handed in to him.

Episode 328

Fresh Turkey

30 mins

Sinbad introduces Trevor the Turkey to the residents, most of whom decide that it's slightly too fresh for them. Karen is flattered by the weirdest Guy she knows.

Episode 329

Surprise Visit

30 mins

Lucy feels trapped as Annabelle sets a date for James's visit. Billy is asked to work over Christmas. Sheila is surprised that Father Christmas knows so much about Claire. Pat, Sandra and Terry celebrate early.

Episode 330

A Bed for the Night

30 mins

At Billy's factory, many of the men are made redundant just before Christmas, and it's time for Bobby to take action. An ex-girlfriend of Barry's turns up and has a few surprises for everyone.

Episode 331

Installing

30 mins

Barry discovers that Jane hasn't kicked her habit, and confiscates what he finds. There's trouble between Billy and Bobby at the picket line. Joyce turns up at Heather's in need of somewhere to stay.

Episode 332

Fraternising

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila learn from Barry that the heroin belongs to Jane. Joyce tells Heather she is setting up in business, and invites Heather to join her.

Episode 333

Forgetful

30 mins

James has dinner at the Collins', and Annabelle and Paul soon suspect that he has something to hide. Jane receives some good advice - but will she listen?

Episode 334

Birthday Girl

30 mins

It's Claire's first birthday. Paul and Annabelle's fears about Lucy are confirmed. Pat and Sandra discover that Jane has left during the night, taking a few of their things with her.

Episode 335

Difference of Opinion

30 mins

The Clearys remove the wheels from Pat and Terry's van, and they get more than they bargained for. Nicholas helps Heather with her decorating, and insists on finishing it. Bobby is annoyed with Billy because he crossed the picket line.

Episode 336

No Harm Done

30 mins

Barry and Pat have plans to stop a war. Vicki blames Terry for her brothers being beaten up. Paul and Annabelle try to discover where James really works.

Episode 337

Brass Tacks

30 mins

Pat defies Terry and takes the law into his own hands with Barry. When Paul discovers something about James, he gives him a week to reveal it to Lucy. Heather is disappointed to discover who her new boss is and, what he thinks of her.

Episode 338

Some Mistake

30 mins

Barry is determined to continue sorting out Terry's problems with the Clearys, but he is about to make a big mistake. Billy and Doreen meet with Tracy's headmaster and the teacher involved in the allegations.

Episode 339

Rats

30 mins

Damon and Neil have another cunning plan, but as usual it's about to backfire. James's attempts to dump Lucy don't have the intended result.

Episode 340

Privatisation

30 mins

Bobby is bothered by scabs on the Close. Lucy decides to tell her parents that she has stopped seeing James. Sheila wants to adopt, or at least, sponsor, a child. Nicholas takes Heather to dinner - but who will end up paying for it?

Episode 341

What's She Been Doing?

30 mins

Lucy and Tracy have exactly the same problem - their parents don't understand them or approve of their actions.

Episode 342

So It's True

30 mins

Tracy comes clean about Peter, who wishes she hasn't when Billy exacts a brutal revenge. But James is still keeping Lucy blissfully unaware of a few things.

Episode 343

Spying

30 mins

Annabelle spots Lucy and James together in town, but isn't prepared for what Lucy tells her. Sheila spots Barry handing over a bundle of money to a stranger.

Episode 344

Goings

30 mins

Heather is attacked for political incorrectness. There are some unwelcome revelations for Lucy. Tracy disappears.

Episode 345

Listening

30 mins

Tracy is staying away, and Lucy refuses to face up to the facts about James.

Episode 346

Taking it Badly

30 mins

Lucy discovers that her boyfriend isn't even called James when she decides it is time to pay a visit to his wife.

Episode 347

Personalising

30 mins

Doreen fears that Billy will be sent to prison. Can someone with previous experience reassure her? Ralph tries to help Harry compose a "lonely hearts" ad. When Heather gives Nick a present, he recognises it.

Episode 348

Interpretation

30 mins

Harry wonders if he is being disloyal to Edna. Ralph can't make up his mind. Heather's curiosity about Barbara gets the better of her - but she is not at all prepared for what she discovers.

Episode 349

Uncooperative

30 mins

Harry receives nineteen replies to his advert, one of which is from a man. Billy appears in court, but refuses to cooperate with his probation officer.

Episode 350

Change of Mind

30 mins

After Harry posts his letter to Madge, he has second thoughts and wants to get it back. Nicholas talks to Heather about his failed marriage.

Episode 351

Mistaken Identity

30 mins

Sandra is offered a promotion, but to the private ward. Bobby receives a letter about a loan taken out in his name. At the art gallery at which Madge is due to meet Harry, she unfortunately isn't the only woman wearing a green coat

Episode 352

Be My Guest

30 mins

Bobby is jealous of Sheila's tutor when he holds a class in their front room. Sandra is annoyed to find Vicki cooking her steaks in the kitchen. Ralph wants to borrow Harry's car.

Episode 353

In-Depth Interview

30 mins

Sandra starts her new job, and Sally Dinsdale turns up at the Grants' with a black eye. Karen interviews Paula Yates.

Episode 354

Born Romancer

30 mins

Sandra and Jackie show the pest control man their cockroach-infested rooms. Sheila tries to convince Bobby that he has nothing to worry about.

Episode 355

Birthday Cards

30 mins

On Bobby's birthday, Damon gets his cards. Pat pesters Sandra about why she is so irritable, not expecting the answer he gets. A telephone call from Teresa forces Sheila to lie for Matty.

Episode 356

Cruel to be Kind

30 mins

Sandra tries to let Pat down gently, but it's almost impossible.

Episode 357

Are You Ready?

30 mins

Guy invites Karen to spend the night with him, and she agrees. Ralph sneaks out to see Madge. leaving Harry to spend the bank holiday on his own.

Episode 358

A Tricky One

30 mins

A shop steward draws Bobby's attention to some surprising payslips. Madge pays a visit to the bungalow, and Ralph's planned trip to Torquay with her turns into a foursome.

Episode 359

Best Out Of It

30 mins

When Tracy is bored at home, the Corkhills' telephone bill is about to start shooting up. Sheila confronts Mo, who tells her that Matty is leaving Teresa to marry her.

Episode 360

Differentials

30 mins

George tries to convince Bobby to take the "long view". Heather and Keith return from Aberdeen. Sally Dinsdale turns up again, and this time Sheila insists that she stays. Damon gets a new idea about how he might find a job.

Episode 361

Diving

30 mins

Sheila has a frightening secret she doesn't want to worry Bobby with. A visit by Jehovah's Witnesses results in Pat and Terry missing "The Magic Rabbits". Harry, Ralph, Julia and Madge enjoy a holiday in Torquay. Damon looks for work.

Episode 362

Fraud Investigation

30 mins

Sheila confides in Alun over the poison-pen letter. Pat and Terry appear to have dropped themselves in it with an unexpected visitor, but is there a solution?

Episode 363

Sexual Blackmail

30 mins

Lucy seems to have got over losing James, as she meets another man; but Paul and Annabelle are not convinced that Barry is a suitable partner for anyone. Bobby is annoyed with Sheila again.

Episode 364

Making it Worse

30 mins

Bobby faces a difficult choice - his job or his men? When Karen gets a nasty telephone call, Sheila explains that it was meant for her. Nick has a confrontation with Keith Tench over Heather, and comes off worse.

Episode 365

Rationalisation

30 mins

Billy and Doreen anxiously go to court, as so much depends on the result of their appeal. Keith Tench is determined to make Heather's life difficult.

Episode 366

Au Revoir

30 mins

Rod and Damon are both convinced that they have won their bet. Petrochem is taken over. Lucy says her goodbyes as she prepares to leave for France with Barry, but she's leaving something behind her. Billy regrets not mentioning something important to Doreen.

Episode 367

Deferred

30 mins

Bobby advises Billy to go to his union, but he isn't hopeful. Rod and Damon both try to snatch victory in their programme collecting contest. Heather discovers that Nick's phone has been cut off.

Episode 368

Reassurance

30 mins

Romance is in the air for Heather. Sheila feels guilty about lying to Teresa. Damon leaves home.

Episode 369

Just Like That

30 mins

Paul is in for more than one disappointment. Doreen thinks her new acquisition will help out - but disaster is about to strike.

Episode 370

Vibes

30 mins

Paul takes his redundancy in his stride, but is dubious about news he receives of Lucy. Doreen is angry with Billy for not returning the bricks, fearing that they might jeopardise his court appeal.

Episode 371

Hang-Ups

30 mins

Doreen is reluctant to worry Billy with the phone bill, but he's got a bigger problem to face anyway. Karen is frightened after receiving several phone calls in which no-one speaks to her.

Episode 372

First Time

30 mins

Karen sleeps with Guy, Paul voices his feelings of insecurity, and Madge offers to help Harry learn to drive.

Episode 373

Dinner Guests

30 mins

Just as Karen and Guy are happy with their relationship, he has a proposal that would make it permanent. Billy and Doreen discover why the phone bill is so high.

Episode 374

First Impressions

30 mins

Heather meets Nick's children for the first time, and they're not all impressed with her. Then one of them is involved in an accident...

Episode 375

Coming of Age

30 mins

Billy convinces Doreen that the furniture should be moved upstairs while Rod has a party. Pat is determined to have an argument, and eventually finds one. Heather and Nick reconsider whether they should marry if his children don't approve.

Episode 376

Something Beginning with Ssss

30 mins

Rod decides that he would like to join the police, but Billy isn't impressed with that idea. A romantic kiss leaves Karen in an awkward predicament.

Episode 377

MYOB

30 mins

Bobby puts his job on the line by defying George Williams. Annabelle tries to talk Paul out of protesting. Ralph and Harry aren't speaking.

Episode 378

Unlawful

30 mins

Harry and Ralph misuse a "disabled driver" badge. Paul buys timber to build a lollipop sign, and Sandra denies everything.

Episode 379

Misguided

30 mins

Paul's impression of a lollipop man is not appreciated by some of the schoolchildren, who relieve him of his sign, nor by a policeman, who visits him at home. Nick forgets something important, so Heather calls on Annabelle for advice.

Episode 380

Sound and Fury

30 mins

When Tony arrives, Pat realises that Sandra may not have dropped the Cribbs-Baker case after all. Sheila is nervous about her seminar. Terry tries to find somewhere to go where there isn't a furious row blazing.

Episode 381

Similarity

30 mins

Harry finds a photograph which makes him believe his house is being used for immoral purposes. Sheila has even more to worry about.

Episode 382

Reality

30 mins

Pat is shown up by a bottle of perfume. Sheila finally discovers who wrote the threatening letter to her. However, the person responsible wasn't making the phone calls.

Episode 383

Rice

30 mins

Pat and Sandra don't go to Heather and Nick's wedding reception, and things become violent between them. Matty is in for a shock.

Episode 384

On the Line

30 mins

Bobby goes to London to face a disciplinary committee. Terry finds out about Vicki's photograph. Cribbs-Baker tries to intimidate Tony and Sandra. Matty accuses Sheila of turning Mo against him, and becomes aggressive.

Episode 385

Hope

30 mins

Ralph finds himself giving Harry a driving lesson, and discovers it's not something he'd like to repeat.

Episode 386

No Hope

30 mins

Sally Dinsdale's husband has gone on the rampage, and she is fearful of what he might do. Sheila and Matty argue in the taxi home after class, and she gets out and walks into a horrific ordeal.

Episode 387

Raped

30 mins

Sheila arrives home shaken and dazed, and although she tells Bobby what happened, she doesn't want to involve the police. The police pick up a drunken Pat, who looks like he's been in a fight.

Episode 388

We Have to Ask

30 mins

Sheila is persuaded to call the police and discuss the attack, and Pat becomes the prime suspect.

Episode 389

Who Could it Be?

30 mins

Sheila isn't telling the police everything she knows. Matty tells Bobby who he thinks is the rapist.

Episode 390

It Couldn't Be

30 mins

Bobby feels that there are things to be cleared up between him and Sheila - but she disagrees.

Episode 391

Leaving All This Behind

30 mins

Nick discovers that Ruth has disobeyed him.Teresa is shocked by Matty's anger and bitterness.

Episode 392

A Real Suspect

30 mins

Following their investigation, the police believe they now have enough evidence to make an arrest.

Episode 393

Time to Confess

30 mins

Matty is questioned by the police and encouraged to admit that he is the rapist. Bobby tries to return to work, but is prevented from doing so by George.

Episode 394

Poor Teresa

30 mins

A confession convinces the police that they have found the guilty man, while Harry tries to discover the identity of the victim. Teresa decides there is only one solution for her problems.

Episode 395

Persistence

30 mins

At Teresa's funeral, Matty's family blame him for her death. Adam teaches Paul to ride his bicycle. Sandra fails to convince a reporter to cover her story, and Tracy is too fully clothed to interest him either.

Episode 396

Facing Up

30 mins

Bobby returns to his work, and conflict with George. Harry decides that it is time to raise the rents payable by his tenants...including Ralph. Karen confides in Sandra that she plans to move in with Guy.

Episode 397

Crossing the Road

30 mins

Paul thinks he has found a way of blocking the dangerous road legally, but it leads to him spending time in a police cell and losing his bike. Sheila believes the rape has left her with more than memories.

Episode 398

Qualifications

30 mins

Sheila has some relieving news, Rod receives his O-Level results, Doreen holds a clothes party, and Annabelle has her interview.

Episode 399

Home

30 mins

Annabelle and Paul meet Gordon's friend, but are they right to be optimistic? Charlie is behaving suspiciously. Guy finds accommodation for himself and Karen.

Episode 400

Playing Politics

30 mins

Ruth discovers where Charlie is. Kathleen's aggressiveness could jeopardise the road safety campaign. Terry warns Pat that he could be in trouble if he sees Andrea again.

Episode 401

Disagreement

30 mins

When Carol discovers that Gordon is gay, she refuses to go on working for Annabelle. Karen and Guy have a row. Heather is back from Hong Kong, and her first visitor is Charlie. Nick throws him out.

Episode 402

Flares

30 mins

When Andrea calls, Terry locks Pat out in the cold with only his pants to keep him warm, and his appeals to Heather for help lead to her discovering that Nick has lied to her. Ruth has tea at the Corkhills', and Paul and Annabelle meet Chris.

Episode 403

Under Pressure

30 mins

While Pat is with Andrea, her husband turns up, and Terry has to distract him. Harry challenges Paul to a race. Sandra is determined that Pat is not going to force her out of the house.

Episode 404

Pedal Power

30 mins

Sandra disapproves when Pat continues to see Andrea. Billy has a narrow escape from a serious accident at work. Harry and Paul's race to Delamere Forest ends in a draw.

Episode 405

Connection

30 mins

Nick and Charlie have a brush with the law. Dr. Hurrell returns to say goodbye to Sandra and stays overnight. After Damon catches them in bed together, Karen and Guy go to view a flat. Damon meets a girl.

Episode 406

Wondering

30 mins

Gordon is appearing in a television interview, and Paul and Annabelle try to ensure that none of the neighbours watch it.

Episode 407

Newspapers

30 mins

Karen tells Sandra she plans to move in with Guy. When Sally comes to stay, Harry wants Ralph to give up his bed. A mix-up by the paper boy causes Billy to discover that Gordon is gay.

Episode 408

Flowers

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila go to tea with Guy and Karen, and Bobby ruins everything with one remark. Heather is being tormented by Nick and Charlie's behaviour.

Episode 409

Could Have Been

30 mins

Ruth seems to know more about Nick than Heather does. Gail plans to have sex with Damon in a hotel room, but there's a man in the bath. Sandra leaves the Close with Tony.

Episode 410

Nobody Wants to Know

30 mins

Terry has a small problem with the rent. Damon has to run to catch Gail. Harry buys a huge teddy, but no-one seems interested to know why. Ruth is forced to reveal the horrifying truth about Nick to Heather.

Episode 411

Too Much, Too Soon

30 mins

Harry insists on helping to select a new housemate for Pat and Terry. As Nick lies unconscious in hospital, Barbara reveals the enormity of his problem to Heather.

Episode 412

Double Glazing

30 mins

Nick has some hard choices to make. Sheila tells Damon he can leave her alone in the house, but a salesman calls and unwittingly reminds her of the rape.

Episode 413

Misconceptions

30 mins

Annabelle begins her training to be a magistrate and isn't very successful. Pat wonders why Gill keeps staring at him. When Bobby comes home, he finds that Gail has taken over.

Episode 414

For His Own Good

30 mins

Heather is determined to reform Nick. Annabelle is reluctant to give Damon driving lessons.

Episode 415

Shortcomings

30 mins

Andrea makes it clear that she's only after one thing. Sheila tries to be left alone, and Nick is going to be found out.

Episode 416

Schemes

30 mins

Gordon goes for a job interview. Barry takes Sheila shopping. Harry does some scheming.

Episode 417

Impure Thoughts

30 mins

In his interview, Rod begins to worry about the reputation of the Corkhills. When Sheila finds Gail and Damon coming out of his bedroom, she doesn't believe they were just tidying it. Barry decides it's time to take the law into his own hands.

Episode 418

A Personal Favour

30 mins

Pat and Terry win a trip to Barbados. Billy is not keen on Tracy's intention of becoming a model. Nick begs Heather to let him stay with her.

Episode 419

Financially Embarrassed

30 mins

Julian Tyler is determined to find Billy. Pat and Terry collect their tickets for Barbados. Doreen reaches her credit limit. Heather asks Barry's advice.

Episode 420

Custard Powder

30 mins

Gail prepares a meal, but is missing a vital ingredient. When she starts to talk about marriage, Damon starts to panic. Barry makes a prediction.

Episode 421

Taken for a Ride

30 mins

Things get tight for the Corkhills. Pat and Terry set off for Barbados, and although they believe Mrs McArdle is slightly senile, she secretly conceals a package in a locker at the airport.

Episode 422

Getting Suspicious

30 mins

Rod takes his police exams. Heather discovers that Nick has been using her cheque book. Pat thinks he's in love. Harry decides to confiscate a hi-fi from his tenants' home, and Paul treats himself to a video camera and recorder.

Episode 423

Discerning

30 mins

Tommy McArdle's attempts to chat up Gill are not appreciated. Mrs McArdle gives her minders the slip, and Annabelle is irritated when Paul video-records her in the kitchen.

Episode 424

How Could You?

30 mins

Sheila discovers why the trial has been postponed, and is annoyed with others for interfering. Paul confronts Barry, believing he is being disloyal to Lucy. Gordon buys a motorbike.

Episode 425

Finishing the Job

30 mins

Pat and Terry find out that they have been duped, and that Tommy now requires them to go to Glasgow. Nick reaches rock bottom when the council decide he is a liability. Annabelle has problems with her freezer.

Episode 426

One Careless Owner

30 mins

Nick tries to raise money so that he can go into a clinic. Doreen wants rid of Jimmy in case he ruins Rod's chances of joining the police. Annabelle has to ask her neighbours to look after a lot of food - and most of them eat it.

Episode 427

Something Missing

30 mins

When Annabelle goes round the Close to collect all her food, she discovers there isn't as much as she remembered. Vicki is suspicious of Terry. Harry puts pressure on Sally to move into his house.

Episode 428

Severe Food Poisoning

30 mins

After the meal she has served has not been received quite as well as she hoped, Annabelle feels that she must makes enquires about the state of health of her neighbours. Harry blames himself for the loss of his grandchild.

Episode 429

Found

30 mins

The police bring Heather the news that Nick has been found. Gordon discovers that Chris has gone on a skiing holiday. The Corkhills' television is repossessed, and Annabelle decides to give up the catering business.

Episode 430

Too Many Memories

30 mins

Pat receives a letter from Avril. Tracy signs up for a hairdressing job. Tragic news forces Heather to decide about her future.

Episode 431

Offences

30 mins

Annabelle finds her first day in court as a magistrate to be something of an anti-climax. Paul accidentally sets off Heather's burglar alarm. Rod wonders whether he really stands a chance of making it into the police force.

Episode 432

Misplaced Loyalty

30 mins

Gordon and Annabelle are not impressed that Paul is gloating because Barry is still expecting Lucy to come home for Christmas. Charlie discovers that Nick is dead. Tracy arrives late at the salon on her first day.

Episode 433

Father Christmas

30 mins

Jimmy brings a Christmas present for Billy, but Doreen isn't convinced that he should accept it. Harry observes some suspicious behaviour involving Father Christmas and some hampers.

Episode 434

Robin Hood

30 mins

It's party time on the Close, and Gail is trying her luck with more than just one man. Harry overhears Jack explaining his scam, and turns it to his own advantage. Rod's time alone with Kirsty is interrupted when burglars strike next door.

Episode 435

No Joke

30 mins

Guy is distraught because Karen has finished with him and is moving to London. Rod receives potentially useful press coverage. While Doreen confides in Sheila about her financial problems, the electricity at number 10 is disconnected.

Episode 436

All Mod Cons

30 mins

To Rod's dismay, Billy just can't keep his hands off the electrics. Gail gate-crashes a party Damon has gone to. Bobby and Barry have a long chat in the pub.

Episode 437

Give Us a Clue

30 mins

Harry is speechless for once, and it's time for Barry to leave again. Shelley lets Tracy go home early when she claims that her mother is awaiting the results of medical tests.

Episode 438

Not Even Ill

30 mins

Damon is hanging around the school gates. Julia's incessant chatter causes Harry to regain the power of speech. Doreen visits Tracy at the salon, and Shelley is surprised that she is looking so well.

Episode 439

Just Confused

30 mins

Sheila is in need of spiritual sustenance. Billy is offered a job in Tunbridge Wells. Harry confronts Madge about her birthdays.

Episode 440

Good Turn

30 mins

Sheila is convinced that she needs to go to Rome, while Billy is convinced that he should go to Tunbridge Wells. Eric tries to convince Bobby that Martin's claims about asbestos need not be taken seriously.

Episode 441

Double Talk

30 mins

After rowing with Doreen while Kirsty is visiting, Billy turns off the electricity again. Bobby has lunch with the industrial relations officer of Billinge's, and becomes more convinced that something funny is going on.

Episode 442

Reconnection

30 mins

Harry is not pleased that Ralph is going on holiday with Madge, and makes sure everybody knows. Billy returns from the bank with good news, but is not pleased about what he finds at home.

Episode 443

Accommodation

30 mins

Pat and Terry are both looking for a third tenant, and they both find one. Sheila looks for a job to help her save the money for going to Rome. Billy warns Doreen against over-spending.

Episode 444

Singing the Same Tune

30 mins

Sheila is determined to go to Rome, with or without Bobby. Bobby is certain that the shop steward at Billinge Chemicals is in the management's pocket. Pat and Terry try to cope with the lodger from Hell.

Episode 445

Surprises

30 mins

Paul rescues a drowning puppy, and Annabelle allows it into the house only until it can be taken to the RSPCA. Bobby wonders if he has got the wrong end of the stick regarding the asbestos scare.

Episode 446

Moving On Soon

30 mins

After meeting a man with asbestosis, Bobby decides to call in the factory inspectors. Annabelle sets Lucky free, but Paul finds her and brings her back home. Mick's pipe nearly burns the house down.

Episode 447

Little Messages

30 mins

Ralph and Madge return from their holiday engaged to be married. Bobby is accused of being a member of the Militant Tendency.

Episode 448

Smooth Operator

30 mins

There are complaints from around the Close about the Collins' dog. Harry finds out how he can solve the riddle surrounding Madge's birthday.

Episode 449

Bone of Contention

30 mins

Annabelle is annoyed when Lucky gets to the paper before she does, and mistakenly believes that Damon is in trouble with the police. Pat loses a lot of money in a card game. Madge has a story to tell about her birthday.

Episode 450

Thinking the Worst

30 mins

Chinese whispers slur Damon's name, and it isn't long before he is allegedly a hardened criminal. Bobby faces an irate workforce at the factory.

Episode 451

Rumbled

30 mins

Bobby discovers he has been spied on. Harry successfully impersonates a retired civil servant by putting on a stupid hat.

Episode 452

Shedding

30 mins

Madge breaks off her engagement to Ralph, and Harry makes sure he retrieves the ring from her before she disappears.

Episode 453

Fast Workers

30 mins

Mike makes a pass at Doreen. Jamie, who is delivering supplies to the salon, asks Tracy out. Trish and Fran have a business proposition for Pat and Terry.

Episode 454

Snags

30 mins

Terry buys Heather's bed, but then realises he will have a problem getting it home. Harry is keen to buy her answerphone, until he finds out the price. Annabelle and Paul are late for the sale because Paul gets caught in a fence while trying to entice Lucky out of an awkward position.

Episode 455

Our Lucky Night

30 mins

Harry finally confirms his suspicions, discovering that he has an extra tenant. Chris and Gordon act out a fantasy, with tragic results.

Episode 456

Gory Details

30 mins

Terry confronts Pat over his neglect of their business. Paul sets out to discover who killed his dog. Mick and Mike make a noisy departure, while Ralph prepares to make a much quieter one.

Episode 457

Who is She?

30 mins

A pregnant woman arrives looking for Mike. Terry is worried that he will be caught by the DHSS. Doreen witnesses the conditions Billy has been living in, and a series of strange encounters make her wonder what he has been up to.

Episode 458

Raw Nerve

30 mins

Julia finds out about Tracy's night out with Jamie and is concerned about how Doreen will react. Thinking he has discovered who killed Lucky, Paul is intent on revenge.

Episode 459

Reporting

30 mins

Pat's foolishness causes more work to be lost, and Terry is not pleased. Paul continues to gather evidence and is determined to use it against them, when he should really be reading a letter Gordon has written to him.

Episode 460

Explaining

30 mins

Billy returns home unexpectedly. When he discovers what Paul has done, Gordon has a confession to make. Annabelle leaves Paul and Gordon to go to her mother's.

Episode 461

Sunday Dinner

30 mins

Pat and Terry want the world to know that Paul has been spying for the DHSS, and they place a banner on their roof pointing to his house. Paul and Gordon burn their dinner.

Episode 462

Crossfire

30 mins

Jimmy makes a suggestion, which might end Billy's bad luck. Sheila's mind is made up, but Margaret may be having second thoughts. Annabelle returns home and takes swift action to have the banner maligning Paul removed. When Tracy gives a young girl the hairstyle she wants, she is sacked.

Episode 463

Bad Gamble

30 mins

Doreen decides the time has come to make a shrewd investment; she asks Damon to place a bet on a horse race for her. Billy and Doreen discover Tracy has lost her job. There are new arrivals on the Close.

Episode 464

Hickory Dickory Dock

30 mins

Damon and Mark use an old clock to extricate themselves from a financial predicament. Doreen goes to the salon to try to convince Shelley to give Tracy her job back.

Episode 465

No Inner Peace

30 mins

Bobby feels that too much is expected of him. Damon tries to impress Debbie with his culinary skills, but Mark has been trying to spice things up. Billy puts Doreen's winnings on another "cert."

Episode 466

Ti Amo

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila's holiday in Rome goes from bad to worse, and neither of them can see how to mend things. Billy considers breaking the law to resolve his financial problems, and Doreen meets Jamie for the first time, just as the Corkhills have run out of toilet rolls.

Episode 467

Pride and Guts

30 mins

While the Corkhills are at Rod's passing-out parade, Jimmy carries out a spot of burglary. Billy is appalled by the results, and he's not the only one.

Episode 468

Writing Fiction

30 mins

Jonathan and Laura are annoyed that Joanne is still hanging around. Preparing an insurance claim, Paul has to decide how many portable televisions were stolen along with Gordon's suede jacket and electric drill.

Episode 469

Accusing

30 mins

Having agreed to do some work for the church, Sheila is taken aback when Father Gibbons brings his laundry. Mona accuses Paul of attempting to poison her. Billy insists that Jimmy retrieve Annabelle's stolen brooch.

Episode 470

Washing

30 mins

Rod's talk about his police work makes Billy feel uneasy. Pat and Terry finally realise that Harry is serious about selling their house when they find him showing an estate agent around it.

Episode 471

Deckchairs

30 mins

Mona is becoming more and more paranoid about Paul. Laura is becoming disenchanted with the wedding arrangements. Vicky makes a decision that pleases Terry, and at the Grants', Father Gibbons finds he has to take a deckchair instead of a pew.

Episode 472

Sling It

30 mins

Doreen's money worries start to affect her work. Paul and Annabelle discover what Mona is doing with her food and why.

Episode 473

Blocked

30 mins

A problem with the drains escalates into a full-scale alert on the Close. Mr McGrath warns Damon off Debbie, but Damon is not keen on following his advice.

Episode 474

Going Spare

30 mins

Jack experiences a certain amount of pain after his hand spends too much time on Vicki's bottom. Harry finds out why his toilet is blocked - but only after he has smashed it.

Episode 475

Barking Mad

30 mins

Mona is concerned that Annabelle and Paul will put her in a home. Terry quickly regrets not listening to Vicki's advice. Jonathan and Laura discover a hole in the road - but not until their car falls into it.

Episode 476

Down the Drain

30 mins

Vicki tells Terry that she is going to leave. The hole in the road claims another victim.

Episode 477

Nuisances

30 mins

Billy is furious when the neighbours keep driving over his garden to avoid the hole in the road, and he confronts Pat.

Episode 478

Job Offer

30 mins

Desperation causes Billy to open up his loft, and then he finds that he needs to keep Rod at the door. Damon is offered a job, but can he keep a straight face?

Episode 479

Extra Care

30 mins

Doreen is looking for a shoulder to cry on, and her boss has one available.

Episode 480

Always a Way

30 mins

The Corkhills have to face repossession, but Mr Howman has an offer of help with easy repayments from Doreen. Pat blackmails his way into the band.

Episode 481

Forces

30 mins

Doreen still hasn't told Billy about the mortgage, and Mr Howman's offer begins to look appealing. Harry carries out a geological survey with a coat-hanger. Pat makes his debut with the band.

Episode 482

Circling

30 mins

Laura buys a painting that really has "something," but Jonathan thinks it's incurable. Tracy and Jamie have a slight accident with Rod's shirt. When Doreen tells Billy what she nearly did with Mr Howman in a hotel room, everyone else's front gardens end up suffering.

Episode 483

Unwelcome

30 mins

Harry tries to discover where Ralph is going. Mona is due out of the hospital, and Paul resents her impending return. Laura convinces Jonathan to have an AIDS test, while Damon has doors shut in his face at every opportunity.

Episode 484

Grandmother's Rising

30 mins

Billy decides that more criminal action is called for. Mona gives Gordon a family heirloom to pass on to his girlfriend.

Episode 485

Just a Job

30 mins

Harry learns where Ralph has been and becomes confused. Debbie thinks Damon is going to finish with her. Laura has news about her deportation case.

Episode 486

Approval

30 mins

Mona discovers the truth about Chris. Tracy and Rod find out how desperate the Corkhills' situation is.

Episode 487

Happy Medium

30 mins

Jonathan starts to have doubts about Laura. Against Harry's better advice, Ralph invites a medium to visit the Close. Damon tries to finish with Debbie, but she wins him back with an ice-cream.

Episode 488

Fire and Liver

30 mins

Jonathan feels that it is time to make Laura choose. Bobby and Paul each have their own interpretations of Edna's message from beyond the grave, but are Harry and Ralph going to place a winning bet?

Episode 489

Just Postponed

30 mins

Laura's parents are not too happy when they hear Laura's decision about the wedding. Gordon is annoyed when Chris offers to rent Mona's home to Ralph.

Episode 490

Compulsive Liar

30 mins

Sheila takes a turn for the worse, and Gordon tackles Chris about rent money. Laura becomes a compulsive liar.

Episode 491

Bad Influence

30 mins

There's trouble for Chris when Paul and Annabelle find out where Ralph has been staying in the Lake District. There's a surprise in the post for Pat on his 28th birthday.

Episode 492

First One

30 mins

Jonathan and Laura's first wedding guest arrives, not having received the message about its postponement. Rod is desperate to make his first arrest, but it turns out to be a real anti-climax.

Episode 493

Cover-Up

30 mins

Someone forgets to pick up rings from the jewellers, while all the evidence seems to support the view that Alison is on the game.

Episode 494

A Good Job

30 mins

A window opens for Damon, but will it shut the door on his relationship with Debbie?

Episode 495

Takeover Bid

30 mins

Now that Laura and Jonathan's big problems are behind them, the little things like cork tiles are getting them down.

Episode 496

Bargaining

30 mins

The marquee arrives, and it looks as if someone hasn't been very accurate regarding the measurements or in which garden it is to be installed.

Episode 497

Recruiting

30 mins

Surprisingly enough, the mix of their song on the demo tape causes the girls in the band to resent Pat. Billy is offered a job, but it's not the sort of job he can tell Doreen or Rod about.

Episode 498

Not Ready

30 mins

Laura has bad news. Terry decides it's time to call a halt to Pat's behaviour. Bobby extends the hand of friendship, although he knows Sheila is unlikely to cooperate with the promise he makes.

Episode 499

Nearly There

30 mins

Laura reassures Jonathan that she does want to marry him, as they have a joint mortgage, but he's still not convinced that it will go ahead. Billy receives some instructions, and Ellie and Trish drop Pat and Fran from the band.

Episode 500

Ready

30 mins

With only a few hours to go until the wedding, Laura disappears. Meanwhile, Billy prepares for the robbery and needs to establish a good alibi.

Episode 501

Stabbed

30 mins

The robbery attempt goes disastrously wrong for Billy. Bobby finally plucks up the courage to tell Sheila what he has done.

Episode 502

Token Gestures

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila have a tense lunch with Stan and Mrs Higgins. Billy tried to find out the condition of the stabbed supermarket manager. When Harry finds his tomatoes all over the Close, he decides to set up an action group. There is not much harmony among the members of the band.

Episode 503

A Quiet Close

30 mins

Harry wants to show potential housebuyer Alison what a quiet close she would be moving to, but Tracy returns home in tears after being attacked, and Mona starts throwing crockery out of the bedroom window, accusing Paul and Annabelle of attempted murder.

Episode 504

Easier Said Than Done

30 mins

Harry's meeting is not very well attended. Gene comes to the Close to confront Billy and threaten Tracy. Paul and Annabelle are disappointed when Mona's doctor refuses to sign her committal forms.

Episode 505

We Don't Need Them

30 mins

Both factions of the band plan to dump the other after the gig. Tracy sees Billy in town talking to the man who attacked her. Paul finds it hard to keep the pace when he unexpectedly meets someone else who is training for the Marathon.

Episode 506

Double Crossing

30 mins

Paul and Annabelle receive an unexpected visit from a social worker. Pat leaves the Close for Dubai, but not before double-crossing Harry.

Episode 507

Forward Planning

30 mins

The honeymooners return, and Jonathan finds out that Laura has been applying for a new job. Harry places a bet on the results of the Mersey Marathon. Mona decides to change her will to leave her home to Gordon.

Episode 508

Doubters

30 mins

Both Jonathan and Harry take the credit when there is a flurry of activity around the hole in the Close. Laura has second thoughts about her job offer, but so does Jonathan. Harry is determined to sell his house, but is unaware that there is a conspiracy against him.

Episode 509

Exposing

30 mins

Gene spills the wrong beans when he is arrested. Mona sees more than she bargained for when she turns up unexpectedly at Harry's, and reports him to the police for indecent exposure and possession of chocolate. Ralph fails to heed Paul's warnings about the dangers of trowels.

Episode 510

Disturbing the Peace

30 mins

Annabelle draws the line at Paul's ideas about repelling ants. Doreen decides to leave Billy. Laura tells Jonathan where he can stick his new CD system.

Episode 511

Making a Will

30 mins

Harry decides that he and Ralph should prepare their wills, leading Ralph to wonder if he has any living relatives. Mona readily accepts Gordon's suggested solution to Paul and Annabelle's problems. Billy is convinced that he is about to be arrested, but he gets a bigger shock when he goes into Tracy's bedroom.

Episode 512

Tiles

30 mins

Annabelle is concerned when she can't get any answer when ringing Kendal. Doreen is concerned when Billy is taken away for questioning by the police. Sinbad's roof-tiling money-making scheme is not one of his greatest successes.

Episode 513

Line-Up

30 mins

Rod is sent home while Billy is questioned, and Doreen's panic increases when she hears that there is to be an identity parade. Harry cannot agree with Alison on what is to happen to his furniture. Ralph discovers that his advert is open to misinterpretation.

Episode 514

Burgers

30 mins

Billy cannot understand why Riordan failed to recognise him at the identity parade. Jonathan attempts to demonstrate his barbecuing skills. Paul brings Mona back from Kendal, but it is clear that she still needs help.

Episode 515

Barbecues

30 mins

Laura takes her ring off, but when she goes to put it back on she can't find it. Jamie needs somewhere to stay, but discovers that Julia is looking after Rod and Tracy.

Episode 516

Looking

30 mins

Ralph decides to go to the cemetery in search of clues about his ancestors. Julia is not amused when she finds out that Jamie has been staying in the Corkhills' garage, Laura spends the whole day searching for her ring.

Episode 517

Cracking

30 mins

There is a happy reunion for Damon and Debbie, but there have been one or two changes while they have been apart. Ralph tries to find out who is putting flowers on Jean's grave.

Episode 518

Mockery

30 mins

Damon puts his foot in it in a big way with Debbie. Ralph finds himself following a treasure hunt.

Episode 519

Today

30 mins

Annabelle is not convinced that Paul should be running the Mersey Marathon, or that he should be allowing Matty to use their shower. It's Laura's 24th birthday, but she is totally unprepared for the shock which awaits her....

Episode 520

Alive, Just...

30 mins

Damon wants Debbie to come and stay, but Bobby and Sheila have other ideas. Paul and Annabelle hear that someone they know has died. Jonathan is not prepared for what he finds when he returns home to look for Laura.

Episode 521

Exhibits

30 mins

Billy discovers that he is going to have to pay a price for his freedom. Paul runs the Marathon, but will he finish it?

Episode 522

And Then There Was One

30 mins

Geoff becomes less optimistic about Laura's chances of recovery. Doreen pleads with Billy not to go along with Riordan's plan. Damon and Debbie leave for York.

Episode 523

Bathrobe

30 mins

Barry tries to convince both his new girlfriend Ursula and Terry that he has turned over a new leaf, but then he has to made a quick getaway minus his underpants from the home of a gangster with a sh-sh-sh-shotgun.

Episode 524

S-S-Sullied

30 mins

Sizzler turns up on the Close in search of his missing bathrobe. Jonathan receives bad news about Laura. Billy has to choose between Doreen and Riordan.

Episode 525

Not Today, Santa

30 mins

Sinbad makes a series of bad moves, and there is bad news for Terry. Harry is offered the post of Part Time Joint Membership Co-ordinator of the Commonwealth and Empire Club, whose responsibilities sound suspiciously similar to those of a doorman...

Episode 526

Community Service

30 mins

Bobby is concerned when Barry gets Sheila a video recorder, and annoyed when he finds out why. Terry moves in with Jonathan, who helps him to reach an amicable settlement with Harry. Billy and Jimmy confront Riordan, and Sizzler outlines his community s-s-s-service requirements.

Episode 527

That's It

30 mins

Barry puts two and two together, and Jonathan discovers what - and who - caused Laura's accident. Doreen has to decide whether she will go back to Billy. Now that Harry is the Commonwealth and Empire Club doorman, Ralph has no chance of meeting the entrance requirements.

Episode 528

Non-Active Status

30 mins

Laura's parents are concerned to find that Terry has moved in with Jonathan, and refuse to prepare for the worst. Billy's hopes of a reconciliation with Doreen are dashed. Ralph finally gains entry to the Commonwealth and Empire Club, only to discover that he isn't actually allowed to do anything there...

Episode 529

Complications

30 mins

Harry is still taking his role at the Commonwealth and Empire Club seriously. Barry and Sinbad return some stolen property. Bobby and Sheila prepare for a night out, unaware that some terrible news is about to be brought to them...

Episode 530

Our Fault

30 mins

Bobby and Sheila go to identify Damon's body, leaving Billy to break the news to Barry. Sheila blames herself, while Bobby blames Debbie....... A visitor to Jonathan's makes Terry wonder what the new year will bring.

Episode 531

Vigil

30 mins

Damon's body is brought home, and Sheila prepares for an all-night vigil. There are other unexpected arrivals.

Episode 532

A Special Fella

30 mins

At Damon's final farewell, Barry decides to set the record straight. New residents arrive on the Close.

Episode 533

Tolerance

30 mins

Harry makes an effort to be nice to his new tenants, the Rogers family, but starts to regret it. Rod becomes romantic with Kirsty. Paul and Annabelle agree to let Chris stay with them for a while.

Episode 534

Snakes

30 mins

Harry finds that he has to seek reassurances that his new tenants have no mad dogs, pet snakes or grass growing in their living room. Paul and Sammy are both aware that "Growler" is playing truant, but will either of them tell his parents?

Episode 535

Fairy Lights

30 mins

Terry is full of Christmas cheer, until he is stranded with nowhere to go. Billy receives a letter from Doreen.

Episode 536

Presents

30 mins

Terry decides to try to impress Sue by leaving the present she asks for at her office, but she thinks she is being stalked. As Christmas approaches, Billy hopes that his luck is changing.

Episode 537

A Quiet Christmas

30 mins

The Grants are about to go away for Christmas, but something is holding them back. Gordon makes a confession, and so does Terry. Chrissy asks Frank to invite a couple of the neighbours for a drink on her behalf.

Episode 538

Christmas Dinner

30 mins

Laura's parents disapprove of Jonathan's plans for Christmas and the future. There is conflict in the Rogers household on Christmas Day, while the Collins family find Mona's allegations difficult to believe.

Episode 539

Active Imaginations

30 mins

Sammy is left in charge when Frank and Chrissy go out to celebrate New Year, but her idea of fun isn't exactly safe. Terry plans a romantic New Year, but the best-laid plans.

Episode 540

New Year, New Start

30 mins

Jonathan is not amused to find his room occupied when he returns home. Bobby makes a resolution, but has he left it too late? Frank and Chrissy solve the mystery of the Lone Ranger.

Episode 541

The Gift of Life

30 mins

Laura's life-support machine is turned off. Ralph finds out that Harry is going to be on the panel interviewing him for membership of the Commonwealth and Empire Club.

Episode 542

Pertinent Questions

30 mins

Bobby resents Sheila's studying. Jonathan has to face the inquest into Laura's death and decides to lie in order to prevent her parents from discovering the truth.

Episode 543

Ways and Means

30 mins

Paul feels that Chris has overstayed his welcome. Terry and Annabelle are surprised by the way Jonathan is behaving following Laura's cremation.

Episode 544

Moral Judgements

30 mins

Jonathan invites Terry to go on a holiday with him. Growler is driving everyone up the wall. Annabelle has an embarrassing experience involving a man in a rusty old car.

Episode 545

Contraflow

30 mins

Terry tests the power and effectiveness of Jonathan's cordless telephone and invites Sue round to help him fill out his taxi license application form. Gordon is jealous that Chris is getting a free holiday abroad.

Episode 546

Rearranging

30 mins

Annabelle receives a letter from Mona asking for help. Frank's chances of getting a new job take a turn for the worse. Gordon feels that Paul will never understand him.

Episode 547

Paperwork

30 mins

Bobby thinks he has done a good turn, but Sheila doesn't react in the way he expects. Paul is surprised to find that Annabelle is willing to give Terry a reference. Growler and Bumper accidentally cause some people's plans to go up in smoke.

Episode 548

Hoping For...

30 mins

Annabelle is disappointed with Paul's attitude toward the new neighbours, and he fails to prevent her from giving Terry another reference. Bobby can't seem to put a foot right with Sheila. Sue wants to keep her business and private life separate.

Episode 549

I'm Keeping It

30 mins

Paul's mug is broken, so he doesn't let Gordon watch "The Magic Rabbits". Chrissy receives a letter from the school about Sammy's coat. Brian comes to Annabelle's aid. Growler and Bumper retaliate when their football is confiscated.

Episode 550

Someone to Blame

30 mins

Billy is on the spot when Tracy wants to know all about Doreen and his involvement in crime. When Jamie needs money, he finds a surprisingly easy way of earning it on the Close. A household loses two of its members.

Episode 551

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry

30 mins

Bobby appears in court on the drink-driving charge, and is fined. He and Barry go for a drink together, and forget to bring something home. Annabelle receives another strange letter from her mother.

Episode 552

School Rules

30 mins

Chrissy confronts Sammy's headmistress, and is determined to make Frank's company keep to their word. The Corkhills' becomes a haven for waifs and strays.

Episode 553

Venison

30 mins

Gordon makes an unexpected return to the Close - in an ambulance. Jamie is a victim of Rod's dedication to his police work, and when Jimmy is left to handle the food supply at number 10, it's best not to question where it came from.

Episode 554

Pancakes

30 mins

All of a sudden, both Paul and Annabelle are keen to visit Mona. Harry realises that he has to take action now that there is a vacant committee post.

Episode 555

Comradeship

30 mins

Jimmy's mistress, Kathy, arrives at the Corkhills'. Harry and Ralph are both urgently seeking sponsors. Paul refuses to ring Chris on Gordon's behalf.

Episode 556

Our Grandchild

30 mins

Mr. McGrath brings news about Debbie to the Grants, and is thrown out of their house. Chris is amused to find Gordon looking like something out of "Doctor Who". Mona turns up late at night, claiming that she is being beaten at the home.

Episode 557

Elected

30 mins

Harry employs below-the-belt tactics in his bid to be elected to the committee after his sponsor realises he has been conned. Jamie tries to convince Billy to allow him to move in indefinitely.

Episode 558

Speechless

30 mins

There is an unexpected setback for Harry during his inaugural anti-women speech at the Commonwealth and Empire Club. Mona is in a bad way. Jimmy has an ingenious solution to the Corkhills' overcrowding problem.

Episode 559

Knocking Through

30 mins

Bobby has bad news for Sheila. Ralph decides to build a model of the Close. Jamie is woken up by the sound of holes being drilled all around him.

Episode 560

Lives Wasted

30 mins

Bobby throws some hurtful allegations at Sheila, and they both seek solace in their own way. Terry makes a rash decision when he hears of Sue's resignation. Tracy and Jamie move out.

Episode 561

Commonwealth Day

30 mins

Ralph's entertainment for Commonwealth Day at the Commonwealth and Empire Club doesn't quite fit the bill, but there's somebody around to save the day.

Episode 562

Kidnapped

30 mins

Betty has an issue that she wants Harry to bring up at his first committee meeting. Terry is dubious about Barry's latest proposition. Chris and Gordon kidnap Mona.

Episode 563

Convinced

30 mins

Terry makes a friend on holiday, while Jonathan finds it harder to cope. Paul receives unexpected assistance in his investigation of the care home. Billy discovers that Tracy has gone to London.

Episode 564

Out of Order

30 mins

Billy finds Jimmy's stolen loot. Jonathan feels that his spirits are too low for a holiday. Terry takes his chances on the piste. Harry and Ralph try to raise the possibility of admitting women at the committee meeting.

Episode 565

Living with Guilt

30 mins

Barry is caught in the act, and Sheila tears a strip off Billy. Terry finds that ice-skating is just as difficult as skiing. Jonathan and Cheryl play backgammon. Jamie comes back from London without Tracy.

Episode 566

Old Mates

30 mins

Rod goes to London to search for Tracy. Donna drops a bombshell. Billy wonders whether his children would prefer to be with their mother. There's a surprise awaiting Kathy when she goes out looking for a fight.

Episode 567

Pull the Other One

30 mins

The trail for Tracy goes dead for Rod and Jamie. Billy discovers he can't even count on Jimmy to be dishonest. Chrissy wonders where Growler got his football.

Episode 568

Holiday Friendships

30 mins

Rod returns from London, but his news isn't good. Bobby receives a tip-off about the effects of automation. Sue's nose is out of joint when she finds out how popular Terry is with the ladies.

Episode 569

Sights

30 mins

Barry and Sinbad show Cheryl and Donna the sights of Liverpool. Tracy returns from London, and Billy is all set to have a go at her. Frank gets a shock when he discovers he has lost something.

Episode 570

Held

30 mins

Following the theft of Frank's articulated lorry, he is interrogated by the police, and his home is thoroughly searched. Growler fears that the stolen football will be found.

Episode 571

Costing

30 mins

Frank's story is not believed, Sheila seeks spiritual guidance, Bobby agrees to contribute his wages to the strike fund, and Barry receives a tip-off about his trees. Tracy tries to persuade Kathy to stay even though Jimmy has dumped her to go back to his wife.

Episode 572

Someone To Talk To

30 mins

Bobby has a big decision to make as a strike seems possible at a factory. Sheila visits a marriage guidance counsellor.

Episode 573

Serious Misconduct

30 mins

Things look bad for Frank as he faces a discliplinary hearing. There are revelations in the post for Bobby, an awkward customer for Sinbad, and an unexpected question for Sue...about wallpaper.

Episode 574

Expert Opinion

30 mins

Both Bobby and Sheila realise that they have been somewhat economical with the truth. Terry delegates the choice of Jonathan's wallpaper to Sue, and the decorating itself to Sinbad...

Episode 575

Clubbing It

30 mins

Kathy doesn't make Jimmy welcome when he returns to the Close, and she and Sheila decide to go out to a nightclub. When Tracy isn't available, Billy has to look after Claire.

Episode 576

Sexual Chemistry

30 mins

Sheila and Kathy's night out has an unpleasant ending, and Paul also gets a shock.

Episode 577

Retaliation

30 mins

Barry replaces the broken glass in Billy's door, then Bobby smashes it again. Paul wants to confront Gordon and Chris, but he has forgotten that it is Annabelle's birthday.

Episode 578

Rain Forest

30 mins

Gordon and Chris consider buying a home together, and Chris has an idea about where the deposit might come from. Jonathan tries to find out who planted a rain forest in his back garden.

Episode 579

Absenteeism

30 mins

Barry offers financial help to his parents, but Sheila wonders where he is getting the money from. Tracy is behaving very mysteriously. Harry is annoyed to discover that Ralph has disposed of two of his gnomes.

Episode 580

No Splits

30 mins

There's a crisis in the factory, and Bobby is nowhere to be found, so Sheila has to cover up. Gordon and Chris receive a letter from the building society.

Episode 581

Serious Words

30 mins

Harry's gnomes are disappearing again. Bobby's whereabouts are still a mystery to George. Jonathan's boss has a few stern words with him.

Episode 582

Surprising Answers

30 mins

Paul is in a panic over Mona and her money. Jonathan needs to find a missing paragraph. Harry catches the gnome-napper red-handed.

Episode 583

Get Them Down

30 mins

The Grants' house goes up for sale. The Collins' glass door is the next to be smashed to pieces, and Jamie is caught with his trousers down.

Episode 584

Desert Rats

30 mins

Jonathan takes a chance to dig deeper in search of the missing paragraph, and Paul prepares his speech. Chrissy is keen to see the model Growler claims to have made.

Episode 585

Mind Your Backs

30 mins

Growler deceives Chrissy. Despite Betty's protests, Paul goes ahead with his D-Day speech. Gordon and Chris enjoy a night out, but the aftermath is not as pleasant.

Episode 586

No Contest

30 mins

Gordon and Chris are charged. Sue and Terry's quiet night is interrupted. Sizzler explains what he requires Barry to do.

Episode 587

Leaning

30 mins

Jonathan makes yet another attempt to prove that the missing paragraph was not his fault.

Episode 588

Insight

30 mins

Jonathan tries to write a letter of apology, until Terry convinces him that he shouldn't bother. On the morning of Jamie's interview, he finds himself asleep on the lawn. Sue repays the money that Terry owes Barry.

Episode 589

Now We Know

30 mins

Sue joins Jonathan in his detective work. Jimmy's gift of a carpet is not appreciated. Kirsty is furious when a set of cufflinks mysteriously turns into something else.

Episode 590

Big Smile...

30 mins

Growler and Bumper get themselves into deeper trouble when they show Ralph's model to their teacher. The mystery of the packet found in Rod's jacket continues.

Episode 591

No Wazzocks

30 mins

Ralph gets a surprise when he takes a look at the local newspaper. Jonathan asks Terry to help arrange a barbecue, and Matty plays host to an annoying potential housebuyer.

Episode 592

Early Retirement

30 mins

Barry takes Penny to a hotel, but their passion doesn't go unrecorded. Bumper and Growler retrieve the model but leave behind some incriminating evidence. Jonathan gives a barbecue party, but one of the guests has to be asked to leave.

Episode 593

The Last Pancake

30 mins

Sheila returns from Basingstoke with news for Barry. Sammy is feeling off-colour, and Chrissy suspects that something may be really wrong.

Episode 594

Business is Business

30 mins

Chrissy discovers an article on teenage pregnancy Sammy has been reading and becomes more worried. Things may be about to hot up between Billy and Kathy.

Episode 595

Dirty Insinuations

30 mins

The relationship between Billy and Kathy is much talked-about. When a scarf is shown around the school, some people recognise it.

Episode 596

Common Interest

30 mins

Jimmy apologises for casting aspersions while under the influence, but Kathy is not impressed. Growler's absence is causing concern. Penny insists that Barry retrieves the videotape from Sizzler.

Episode 597

You Know Something

30 mins

The police shock Chrissy and Frank. Sue wants Barry to return the money she gave him.

Episode 598

No Bumpy Roads!

30 mins

Frank and Chrissy steel themselves to expect the worst. Terry has a nightmare experience at the wheel of his taxi.

Episode 599

Hello, Mum

30 mins

Growler's disappearance brings back memories of Damon for Sheila, while Frank and Chrissy are blaming each other. Terry continues to have a hard time, and a wanderer returns.

Episode 600

Remember That?

30 mins

The Rogers' holiday doesn't start off very well. Jamie has an unfortunate encounter. Sheila is beginning to have doubts about her course - can she regain the confidence she needs?

Episode 601

Just the Start

30 mins

The Collins family are receiving some frightening phone calls, then things turn violent. Annabelle makes it clear just how far she is prepared to go with Brian.

Episode 602

Not the Same

30 mins

Sue tells Terry what she has done for him, but will his male pride be able to accept it? Paul and Annabelle settle Mona in her new home - but while they are away, the mysterious white car turns up again.

Episode 603

Calling Card

30 mins

Penny fears for Barry's life if he insists on playing the tough guy. Paul gets a shock when he tries to provoke a reaction from the thugs. As Rod and Kirsty plan to celebrate good news, there is an unexpected arrival.

Episode 604

Congratulations, Harry!

30 mins

The burnt-out car is still on the Close, and the callers are on the line again. Harry, however, has some good news to celebrate.

Episode 605

Following Through

30 mins

Paul tries to enlist help from his neighbours when the thugs threaten to return, but no-one seems to be willing, and there are ugly scenes when they turn up. Jonathan and Sarah fly off to Calgary.

Episode 606

Resistance

30 mins

The solidarity of the Close sees off the queer-bashers, but there's a price to pay. Jonathan reveals to Sarah that his next destination is not Liverpool.

Episode 607

Called In

30 mins

Rod becomes involved in an allegation of police brutality. Annabelle is surprised to discover who Paul has asked to remove the car, but there's a bigger shock for Jonathan in Vancouver.

Episode 608

She's Forgotten

30 mins

Sheila leaves the Close, declining a farewell drink with Kathy. Sizzler has a job for Barry to do in return for the tape. It is Tracy's 18th birthday, but there is no card from Doreen.

Episode 609

Shaking

30 mins

All Jamie's endeavours at the Job Club come to nothing. Annabelle refuses to go out with Paul because she has other plans. Jonathan is put in a difficult position, in more ways than one.

Episode 610

Taking Off

30 mins

It's rehearsal time for Cheryl's wedding, but there is a surprise in store for her. Chrissy blames Growler for leaving the bath in a mess - until the true culprit arrives, wanting to use it again...

Episode 611

After All I've Said!

30 mins

Sizzler has another job for Barry, but this one involves something gruesome. Annabelle has some secret plans for a weekend away. There are a few problems for the Rogers family on the first day of term.

Episode 612

The Condemned Dog

30 mins

Barry has to decide whether to follow Sizzler's instructions and kill Ma Johnson's dog. Jonathan unwisely offers to shake hands with Deburau while standing on the riverside.

Episode 613

All Arranged

30 mins

Paul is surprised when Annabelle insists on going to her conference. Barry tries to make Ma Johnson see sense. Harry aims to maximise his chances of a committee victory, and a house on the Close is broken into.

Episode 614

Surprise, Surprise

30 mins

Annabelle's liaisons with Brian don't go entirely unnoticed. Sammy and Growler both have medical appointments, Jonathan is reunited with Cheryl, and Barry and Penny are appalled when they finally get to see Sizzler's tape.

Episode 615

Knived

30 mins

Sheila returns to the Close and finds Barry trying to recover from his break-up with Penny. The second part of Operation Hickory doesn't go as planned for Rod.

Episode 616

Conflabs

30 mins

Frank has a series of confrontations, some more successful than others. Harry has a decision to make, and knows who he has to consult first. Cheryl has her interview, but is too nervous to tell Jonathan.

Episode 617

Up For Sale

30 mins

Harry's romantic tea with Betty is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Kathy visits Sheila, and can't believe what she finds.

Episode 618

You Can't Stay Here

30 mins

Harry has an offer on the house, and Sammy starts her new job. Tracy's work situation doesn't get any better, but there's a comforting arm close at hand.

Episode 619

In the Way

30 mins

Cheryl settles into her new home, but Sue is worried about Terry's feelings. The contracts are exchanged on the Grants' house, leaving Barry homeless.

Episode 620

That Kind of a Day

30 mins

As Jonathan is about to head out for a night on the town with Cheryl, he drops his car keys down a drain. There is a birthday surprise for Billy.

Episode 621

Distracted

30 mins

Sheila insists on paying for her keep, but for Billy there's no smoke without fire. Frank tries to find somewhere to hide a bicycle, while Rod's forgetfulness could have serious repercussions.

Episode 622

A Hard Day

30 mins

Rod's sergeant initiates a search for the purse that was handed in, so he needs to decide whether to confess. Gerrard is making life difficult for Tracy, and there is some devastating news for Chrissy and Frank.

Episode 623

Absent Friends

30 mins

Ralph employs undercover tactics to find out what Chrissy is up to. When Jimmy has an accident while cleaning the Collins' windows, he needs to lay his hands on a bathroom suite at short notice.

Episode 624

Flooded

30 mins

Frank decides that he is not going to stand for the post of shop steward, despite the protests. Barry turns the water back on at the Grants', with disastrous consequences.

Episode 625

Busybodies

30 mins

A chance comment made by Chrissy gets back to Ralph and causes offence. Paul and Annabelle are surprised when they see their new bathroom suite.

Episode 626

Where Have You Been?

30 mins

Paul becomes suspicious as to Annabelle's whereabouts and quizzes her when she returns. Kathy, meanwhile, wants to know where Linda is.

Episode 627

Plan B

30 mins

Jimmy has to extricate himself from the Grants', while Tracy is persuaded to meet up with Gerrard. Annabelle finds that she will have to go on her weekend away with Paul instead of Brian, whose carelessness results in Sheila discovering her affair.

Episode 628

Get Stuck In

30 mins

Katie finds out that in the nativity play she will be playing a sheaf of corn instead of the Virgin Mary. Frank decides that it is time for new tactics over the toilets, and blocks them. Terry proposes to Sue.

Episode 629

Unblocked

30 mins

Gordon is worried about his health as he begins to show the early warning symptoms of AIDS. Sheila discovers that Bobby has gone to Poland, and worries about her financial situation.

Episode 630

Outmanoeuvred

30 mins

Tracy is bonding with Nikki as a result of their mutual hatred of Gerrard. Sheila is bonding with Billy over money, but Kathy is stood up on a dinner date when he gets a better offer.

Episode 631

A Positive Step

30 mins

Gordon receives good news and resolves to turn over a new leaf. Kathy hopes that a new dress will help to lure Billy away from Linda.

Episode 632

Don't Mention the War

30 mins

Rod faces a police enquiry, Kathy adopts a new ploy to win Billy, Gordon reads a disturbing rumour on his first day at work, and no-one mentions the war.

Episode 633

Bitter Thoughts

30 mins

Sue has to explain her reaction to Martin, and Terry doesn't find her explanation entirely convincing. Sheila has to face the anniversary of Damon's death alone.

Episode 634

So What?

38 mins

Examine the nuances of alternating and direct currents, see how transformers use electromagnetic induction to transform voltage levels in AC circuits, and observe the role of diodes and capacitors in regulating current. See how the DC power supplies that charge our cell phones are constructed so that they convert alternating to direct current.

Episode 635

Ex Nihilo Nihil

30 mins

Kathy and Julia's cunning plans turns out not to be cunning enough. Gerrard returns from his holiday, determined to convince Tracy to go out with him. Katie is upset because Growler makes her believe she was adopted.

Episode 636

Arabs

30 mins

Harry is expecting a family of Arabian brain surgeons to move into his house, but is about to be disappointed. Julia is causing conflict.

Episode 637

Ticklish

30 mins

The furniture is getting on top of Harry, and Gerrard is getting Tracy down. Terry looks for a partnership, while Sheila looks for somewhere else to live.

Episode 638

A Lot to Learn

30 mins

Brian thinks that Gordon lacks motivation. As they await Doreen's return, Billy and Rod argue. Tracy confides in Sheila, and Terry receives an offer.

Episode 639

Perestroika

30 mins

Tracy tells Gerrard to back off, and there is bad news for Billy as Julia confesses to telling a lie. Rod's superintendent tries to persuade him to reveal more about Operation Hickory.

Episode 640

Deceived

30 mins

Gordon learns a few tricks and makes a sale. Brian and Annabelle get their cover-stories mixed up, and Rod is confronted about his lost trousers.

Episode 641

Cuddly Seals

30 mins

Barry and Sinbad enter a Christmas venture together, but it gets off to a slow start. Billy receives a card and a note from Doreen. Sheila and Julia argue.

Episode 642

Sacked

30 mins

Terry sees something disturbing at a wine-bar, and Tracy gets the sack. Paul discovers Brian's Christmas present to Annabelle. When Ralph receives some bad news, Barry and Sinbad need to act quickly.

Episode 643

Stuffed

30 mins

It is a rowdy Christmas Day at the Corkhills', and there is a surprise arrival. Frank is called into work. Sue tries to convince Terry that he was mistaken. Paul confronts Annabelle and Brian about their affair.

Episode 644

So Proud

30 mins

As Christmas Day continues, Billy dishes out the rosaries, and makes a major admission about Doreen. Sinbad and Barry are breaking and entering, while Paul is a broken man.

Episode 645

Nearly Finished

30 mins

Tracy seeks help from the Citizens Advice Bureau, while Sheila consults a priest. Gordon tries to help reconcile Paul and Annabelle. A dramatic rescue is required, and Terry is the hero.

Episode 646

My House is Your House

30 mins

Jonathan wants to pay his dues, and Sheila is saying her goodbyes, as Sinbad and Barry continue to hunt for the missing seals.

Episode 647

Party Time

30 mins

It's New Year on the Close, and a particularly subdued one for the Collins'. Sinbad has something for Ralph, and Barry's scheming causes Kirsty and Rod to be apart as 1989 arrives.

Episode 648

Relationships

30 mins

Tracy is grilled by her lawyer. Gordon plans to leave Brian's employment, but is persuaded to stay on. The workforce want Frank to call a strike, and Paul forbids Annabelle to use his car.

Episode 649

Victory

30 mins

Sheila asks for forgiveness, and Frank has some explaining to do. Paul has a few suggestions for Annabelle, Debbie has advice for Barry, and Gordon gets his revenge on Brian.

Episode 650

Getting a Bit Silly

30 mins

When Jonathan and Cheryl return from their holiday, they discover that the decorating hasn't been done yet. Harry prepares his proposal to Betty. Rod needs to come up with some good explanations for not wanting Kirsty to iron his shirt.

Episode 651

Not Fair

30 mins

Rod tells Kirsty about his suspicions. Gordon tells Paul about his last day at work, and Tracy has an interview at Head Office.

Episode 652

Lost Chances

30 mins

Mona advises Annabelle to make up or break up. Billy is missing Sheila. Emma convinces Rod to do some overtime, and Frank realises he has been conned by the management.

Episode 653

Quick Off the Mark

30 mins

It is a big day for Harry, but should he have listened to Ralph? Chrissy is visited by the mother of another child with dyslexia. Gordon makes a promising start towards his target.

Episode 654

Starting

30 mins

After a lot of soul-searching, Sheila makes a major decision. Rod makes a horrifying discovery.

Episode 655

Love

30 mins

Billy and Sheila are alone together at last.......until Barry walks in on them. Sammy and her friends make plans.

Episode 656

A Bad Start

30 mins

Sheila is relieved that Barry won't be telling Bobby what he has discovered. Growler's first day at the remedial class goes badly.

Episode 657

Not All That Happy

30 mins

Sheila moves furniture and comes clean. Sammy does her best to convince Nisha's parents to let them stay overnight at Ronnie's.

Episode 658

Tests

30 mins

Betty is less than impressed with Paul when she thinks she is being used to prove a point. An important conclusion is reached about Growler.

Episode 659

Breaking the Rules

30 mins

Sheila's religious convictions are still troubling her, to Billy's annoyance. Gordon's dodgy deals start to get even more dodgy. Mona announces her engagement, and Sammy and her friends have a night out.

Episode 660

Down

30 mins

Gordon takes further chances in his bid to meet his target. Harry receives another disappointment, as Kevin is unwilling to change or extend his grandson's name.

Episode 661

Loving Care

30 mins

Gordon tries to make Paul and Annabelle realise that they need each other, and things come to a head for them. Chrissy reaches the end of her tether, and makes a decision about Growler's schooling.

Episode 662

Special Attention

30 mins

Annabelle cooks a special breakfast, but Paul still isn't happy. Tracy's solicitor tries to convince her to go ahead with her action. Growler finds that Chrissy is a much stricter teacher than he expected.

Episode 663

Selfishness

30 mins

Annabelle is impressed with Paul's handling of her brother, but Emma is not as impressed with Rod's handling of a domestic incident. Growler finds it difficult to concentrate on studying, and Tracy tries to persuade Nikki to speak up.

Episode 664

Hawaiian Magenta

30 mins

Sammy is confronted by a young man bringing something from Ronnie. Tired of talking about his upcoming wedding, Rod seeks comfort elsewhere. Sue discovers she is pregnant.

Episode 665

Hooked

30 mins

Owen comes clean about his true motives, and Sammy is suitably intrigued. Cheryl tries to help Sue with a major dilemma. An educational welfare officer arrives to check on Chrissy's teaching of Growler at home, but Growler has gone AWOL.

Episode 666

No End in Sight

30 mins

Gerrard resorts to a variety of tricks to try to persuade Tracy to drop her case, and Rod is annoyed to find out about it from a newspaper. More than one member of the Rogers family is convinced that they are going to look foolish.

Episode 667

Ructions

30 mins

It is Growler's first day back at school, and Chrissy is depressed about her future. Rod and Tommo have conflicting views on the article about Tracy. Sue goes to have an abortion, but changes her mind.

Episode 668

Desperate Measures

30 mins

Gordon is determined to prove that he is not a loser, and stakes everything on a winner. Cheryl discovers Sue with her head in the oven. Frank tries to reassure Growler that he is still proud of him.

Episode 669

A Propensity to Act

30 mins

Gordon finds himself the worse for wear, and well out of pocket. Sue tells Terry that she is pregnant, but misses out one small detail. Unexpected revelations have a major effect on the final outcome of Tracy's industrial tribunal.

Episode 670

Possibilities

30 mins

Sue is not happy about the accuracy of Jonathan's guesswork. Tracy has to decide whether she wants her old job back. Jonathan is advised to move on sooner rather than later.

Episode 671

Tension

30 mins

Cheryl is finding it difficult knowing Sue's secret. Tracy wonders why Doreen has not been in touch. Jimmy finds Kathy's son Sean loitering near her home, and brings him to the Close.

Episode 672

Talking of Weddings

30 mins

Terry has one disappointment after another. The Collins family make preparations for Mona's wedding. Matty is disappointed to find out about Sheila and Billy.

Episode 673

Violence

30 mins

Sheila confides in Kathy and seeks her advice. Annabelle has to make a tough decision in court.

Episode 674

Fish

30 mins

Tracy's first day back at work turns out to be disastrous. Terry has to cope with some more difficult fares. Cheryl finds the pressure too great, and gives Jonathan an ultimatum.

Episode 675

Glasses

30 mins

A dinner guest of Paul and Annabelle's insults Gordon. Rod has a sobering experience when he attends a road accident.

Episode 676

Still Hurting

30 mins

The past comes back to haunt Sheila as Tommo arrives to visit Rod, then Matty brings bad news about Bobby. Kevin is not impressed by Harry's attempts to blackmail him and Sally into changing Tim's name.

Episode 677

Till Death Us Do Part

30 mins

It's Billy's 22nd wedding anniversary, and Mona and Gerald's wedding day, but who will end up in the honeymoon suite? Terry's first day in a new job is not quite as he expected.

Episode 678

Pusilanimous

30 mins

Some remarks from Sheila cause an argument in the Collins household. Jonathan impresses a new client, but is not pleased when Cheryl promises that he will represent a friend of Billy's.

Episode 679

Awkwardness

30 mins

Owen and Sammy resolve their differences. Gordon reveals where he has been for the last two nights. Bumper is in two minds about Chrissy's plans for Growler. Sheila reassures Paul that she has told no-one about Annabelle's affair.

Episode 680

Howdy!

30 mins

Mona and Gerald return from Las Vegas, bearing gifts. The Rogers family prepare to make a move, and Harry is concerned about who will be replacing them. There are teething troubles at Davies-Townes, and for Sammy.

Episode 681

Causes

30 mins

Mona is feeling paranoid, and says some cruel and insensitive things. Sammy pushes things too far by staying out too late. The mystery of the missing money is solved, but it creates tension between Jonathan, Cheryl and Sarah.

Episode 682

China Tea

30 mins

Katie goes missing with the new girl on the Close. Harry decides he needs to have a high fence built to protect him, but soon changes his mind.

Episode 683

Dry Rot

30 mins

The Collins' barbecue causes animosity, as Ralph loses part of his fence. Frank makes a discovery which dampens Chrissy's spirits.

Episode 684

Appeal

30 mins

Sheila feels sad as she sees her former home bustling with family life again. Sammy is annoyed by Owen's behaviour at her decorating party. Growler is discussed in depth.

Episode 685

To Annabelle

30 mins

Have Paul and Annabelle finally put their differences behind them? A chance meeting stirs unwelcome memories for Billy, but there is a more promising encounter for Gordon. The reason for the absence of Michael's wife is revealed.

Episode 686

Milk

30 mins

Growler receives good news, and Paul is visited by a stranger who wants him to meet someone from his past.

Episode 687

Apple Juice

30 mins

Growler asks Chrissy to wait for the phone-call he is expecting. Billy asks Tracy how she feels about Sheila moving into his room. Paul's visitor has a confession to make about an egg he ate in the summer of 1943.

Episode 688

Too Small

30 mins

Kirsty isn't able to go to Blackpool with Rod, but he isn't too disappointed. Frank, however, is disappointed when Growler is unsuccessful. Jimmy enlists Sinbad's help to deliver a mattress to Billy - but are there strings attached?

Episode 689

Betrayed

30 mins

Michael and Caroline disagree on priorities, while Kirsty's surprise appearance on the coach to Blackpool turns the trip into a nightmare for all concerned.

Episode 690

Chips and Mash?

30 mins

Cheryl suspects that Jonathan is avoiding looking for a new flat and believes he is taking her for granted. Caroline asks Chrissy to look after Jessica, but this leads to an almighty row.

Episode 691

I am not Gerrard!

30 mins

Kirsty decides that she's had enough of Rod, and announces it in style. Preparations are underway for the summer fayre. Katie has romantic intentions towards Bumper, and Anthony tries to assure Tracy that not all bosses are the same.

Episode 692

Call Me Coral

30 mins

Jonathan doesn't approve of Coral's accent. Tracy takes part in a hairdressing competition. There is a willing volunteer to retrieve Bumper's football when he knocks over Cheryl's glass.

Episode 693

Degsy

30 mins

Sue and Terry discuss names for the baby, and Terry is convinced that he knows one that would be perfect. After her moment of glory, Tracy returns to the Close. Cheryl is at the end of her tether.

Episode 694

I Need You

30 mins

For Sinbad, to be nearly hit by one lawyer's car seems unlucky, but when he is nearly hit by two of them it begins to look like carelessness. His day brightens up when a naked lady steps out of the shower while he is cleaning her windows.

Episode 695

Dog Muck

30 mins

Jonathan's distress over Cheryl is making him dangerous to be around. Chrissy decides to stand for school governor, without considering how the rest of the family will ever live it down.

Episode 696

Horse Muck: Part 1

30 mins

Alison realises that she needs to apologise to Michael. Harry is waiting for a visit from his grandson. A Father's Day gift for Frank is delivered.

Episode 697

Horse Muck: Part 2

30 mins

Chrissy discovers Katie making jewellery, and immediately jumps to the wrong conclusion. Jonathan and Sue come to an understanding.

Episode 698

Small Doses

30 mins

Sue is rushed to hospital, and it looks as if something may be wrong with the baby. Michael and Alison share a romantic moment.

Episode 699

Separated

30 mins

Jonathan tracks down Cheryl and forces her into a decision she isn't ready to make. Sinbad has to do some grovelling to get back into Caroline's good books. Harry makes a distressing discovery at the cemetery.

Episode 700

Children

30 mins

A soldier's runaway wife is causing a few headaches for Paul, Terry cuts Sue's toenails, and Sinbad saves the day at Jessica's party.

Episode 701

You Did What?

30 mins

Michael and Alison get their dates mixed up, Paul is out of his depth, and Harry is getting no support in his battle against a grave robber.

Episode 702

Into Proportion

30 mins

Harry decides that a sandwich board is an appropriate way of making his feelings known. A sudden phone call gives Billy and Sheila a lot to think about.

Episode 703

She's Coming Back

30 mins

Everyone in the Corkhill household is feeling apprehensive as they await Doreen's return. Harry is looking for signatures for his petition.

Episode 704

She's Staying

30 mins

Doreen receives some support in her bid to move back into number 10, but faces opposition too. There is also a new arrival at the Collins'.

Episode 705

Old Habits Die Hard

30 mins

Tracy is determined that Sheila will not separate Billy from Doreen. Annabelle's dressmaker admits defeat - but Louise doesn't.

Episode 706

I'm Your Wife

30 mins

Sue is not impressed with Jonathan's definition of "furnished". Doreen offers to scrub Billy's back for him. Paul cuts himself shaving, and Rod and Tommo are attacked by a particularly rare breed of dog.

Episode 707

Has It All Gone?

30 mins

Paul is annoyed that Louise has eaten his bacon. Cheryl finds out that Jonathan has his own method for hanging pictures. Doreen tries to convince Billy to try again.

Episode 708

Bed Rest

30 mins

Barry is back on the Close for Terry's wedding, but Louise runs away. Harry receives a letter from the Queen.

Episode 709

Sue and Terry

30 mins

Terry and Sue's wedding day arrives, and Sheila returns, forcing Billy to make a final decision as to which woman he wants.

Episode 710

Lumbered

30 mins

Doreen changes all the locks. Another visitor arrives at the Collins', but Paul finds the solution in a book of raffle tickets.

Episode 711

She Has to Go

30 mins

Harry is not well, and an unexpected arrival doesn't improve his mood.

Episode 712

Pizzas

30 mins

Louise stumbles across some of Annabelle's private things. Tracy disagrees with Julia about what Doreen should do. Harry is irritated by the amount of time Lana is spending on his telephone.

Episode 713

All Fixed

30 mins

Louise promises not to tell anybody else about the contents of Annabelle's letters, but can she keep a secret? Michael takes Alison for a meal at his father's restaurant.

Episode 714

Hospitality

30 mins

Alison meets a rival, and gives Michael an ultimatum. The continued presence of Lana causes arguments between Harry and Ralph.

Episode 715

Expectation

30 mins

Louise has some disturbing facts to reveal. Caroline tells Alison that Michael's family won't let her take their only grandchild away from them.

Episode 716

British Culture

30 mins

Annabelle cannot convince Louise to name the guilty party. Just back from the Emerald Isle, Sheila is not so green about Bobby once Doreen has had her say.

Episode 717

Never Easy

30 mins

Sue wants to make sure that she will be able to hear her new baby anywhere in the house. Harry acquires a new lodger, and assures him that it's the colour of his money that he is interested in. Doreen admits defeat and leaves again.

Episode 718

Mutual Support

30 mins

Stephen quizzes Caroline about how Michael got on with Amy. Chrissy wants Frank to call a proper builder rather than let Lenny attempt to put right the damage he caused. Sheila tries to convince Billy that he shouldn't dwell on the past.

Episode 719

Mummy Doll

30 mins

When Louise gives her a clue, Annabelle arrives at a dreadful realisation. Katie tries her hand at bereavement therapy, but isn't very successful. Chrissy is horrified by the state of her living room. Sue gives birth to a baby boy.

Episode 720

We All Need Help

30 mins

Louise wants to speak about what her brother has done but is frightened of the consequences. Chrissy has some ingenious ideas about where she can find some money. Harry reacts strangely when Mick plans to leave.

Episode 721

L-Plates

30 mins