Ivy is happy when Don goes to confession. Vera phones Doreen and is affronted when she puts the phone down on her. Jim and Liz agree that they enjoyed their night together but need to take things one step at a time. Jack fears that Vera will upset the Hortons and they'll never see Tommy again so Bet lets him take the day off and see them. Ivy is thrilled to entertain the Platts with a genuine family atmosphere. Jack feels defeated when the Hortons refuse to let him see Tommy again. They suggest he asks Terry. Don assures Ivy he wants to make her happy but avoids physical contact. Jack tells Vera they're going to have to fight for Tommy.

Don writes Denise a letter. She rips it up. Alf struggles with the shop and gout. He tells Ivy of rumours he’s heard of redundancy at Bettabuy. Des offers Jack his help in demanding access to Tommy. Ivy leads a delegation into Curly’s office demanding to know the truth of the redundancy rumours but he convinces them that they are unsubstantiated. Bet is sad when Vicky goes to Southampton to get away from Steve. Don ventures out of the house when Ivy convinces him no one knows he was the caller. Curly is stunned when Reg tells him the redundancy rumours are true. Don knocks on the salon door and tries to apologise to Denise but she threatens him with the police if he doesn’t leave. She breaks down, fearing he was going to harm her. Richard Willmore discovers Jim at The Queens, changing a barrel. Angry, he tells Liz they need to talk.

Don makes an effort to be nice to Ivy, grateful for her loyalty. Curly receives the redundancy list from Bettabuy's Head Office, it includes Maureen's name. Reg accuses Curly of adding her to the list himself out of spite. Des drives the Duckworths to Blackpool. He urges Vera not to lose her temper - they are in the right. Des is impressed as Vera tells Doreen how wretched she feels and agrees with her that Blackpool is a better place to bring up a child. Richard Willmore tells Liz that Jim must stay away from The Queens. Bet is pleased when Charlie asks her out for dinner. The Duckworths and Des celebrate when the Hortons agree to let them have access to Tommy during holidays. Vera thanks Des for all his help. Bet enjoys her night out with Charlie; afterwards he takes her back to his truck cab. She tells him about Alec and they discover that they're both lonely people. Liz realises she's going to have to chose between The Queens and Jim. He is certain that she'll stay at the pub.

Jim apologises to Liz for putting her in an awkward position. Mike is suspicious about Steve liking his job so much - even though he's cut his wages and puts up with being pushed around. Reg warns Curly that he intends to go over his head to secure Maureen's job. Tanya asks Alma if she can rent the flat. Alma shows her round and agrees to take her on at £50 a week. Mark is keen to go on the school skiing trip to Austria. Liz tries to make Richard Willmore see that Jim is a changed man but he refuses to believe her. She resents the fact that he's dictating to her and refusing to let her make her own decisions. Joe tries to tell Sally how much he's missed her over Christmas but she refuses to listen. She tells him that she'll never leave Kevin and if she's to continue minding Jonathan he must accept that. Alf is proud to be asked to be the new Mayor of Weatherfield when the office is reinstated after a twenty-year gap but he declines as he's too busy with the shop. Audrey is disintereste

Audrey wants Alf to agree to be Mayor as she likes the idea of being Mayoress. She asks him to take on another assistant but he refuses to pay someone else just so he can be Mayor. When Monty Harris asks Steve to do a printing job, Steve gives him the official and the unofficial prices. Reg asks Mrs Rogers to withdraw his resignation and is hurt when she refuses, saying that his redundancy is already being processed. Monty agrees to let Steve print five hundred properly and the other five hundred for cash, 15% less which Steve will keep. The twins are delighted when Liz and Jim tell them that they're back together but are concerned Liz is giving up The Queens. Audrey hears about Reg's redundancy and suggests that he buys the shop. Curly hates making his workers redundant. Andy is thrilled to learn that he isn't leaving but has been accepted on the management training course. Liz hopes that she's making the right decision giving up her independence. Alma is annoyed when Mike agrees to p

Alf and Audrey agree that they should sell to Reg and gain their freedom. Charlie is stuck in France and is unable to take Bet to the Licensed Victuallers ball. Alma asks Mike to remember that he's spending her money on Mark as well as his. She is furious when he points out that Kevin is working so hard it's really him who's making the money to buy Mark's holiday. Kevin plans to pay £100 a month towards his fine. Liz and Steve move out of The Queens and back to No.11. Alma refuses to be ignored by Mike. Kevin is stunned to discover that his fine has been paid. He challenges Steve but he says he hasn't paid it. Bet is touched when Charlie drives like a maniac to get to her. Maureen is thrilled when Reg and Alf agree on the deal. Alma confesses to Gail that she paid Kevin's fine. Sally fears that Joe paid the fine. She tells Kevin how Joe loves her and swears she's done nothing to encourage him. He is furious and when Joe calls and punches him in the face. Sally gets Joe to leave, tellin

Charlie spends the night at the Rovers. Bet makes sure Raquel realises that he stayed in Vicky's room. Sally is upset that she won't see Jonathan again. Kevin is adamant he's going to return Joe's £800. Alma is horrified when Sally tells her how Kevin thumped Joe for paying the fine. Alma confesses to paying the fine and then is forced to tell Mike. He thinks she's barmy. Kevin is amazed that Alma paid the money but tells Sally he's glad that she thought it was Joe otherwise he wouldn't have found out what was going on. Reg and Maureen tell Maud about their plans. She tells them that they'll soon be sick of the sight of each other but wishes them well. Alma refuses to let Kevin pay her the money back but Mike tells him that they'll come to an arrangement. Alma is amazed when Mike tells her that he'd like to pay Kevin's fine but they have no money

Alma is annoyed when Mike refuses to talk about his cash flow problem. Kevin arranges to pay Mike back £100 a month. Sally wants Kevin to apologise to Joe but he refuses. She decides to visit Joe herself to explain about the fine. Maureen is upset when Reg doesn't invite Curly to the wedding. She makes him see that Curly must be there or everyone will gossip as to why he isn't. Alma wants Mike to tell Mark that he can't afford all the extras for him at school but Mike refuses. Mark overhears their row. Kevin is furious when Sally goes to visit Joe. Sally is unnerved when Joe takes it for granted that she's called because she wants him. She is furious when he tries emotional blackmail, using Jonathan missing her. He assures her that he'll always wait for her.

Mark tells Mike he doesn't want to go on the skiing trip to Austria anymore. Reg is upset to find no one has prepared a farewell party for him on his last day at Bettabuy but is delighted when he hears Lord Morgan is coming to the store, thinking that its to say a special goodbye to him. Curly panics and gets the staff to set up a special garden furniture display. Kevin feels there must have been something between Sally and Joe. He tells her it's obvious she cares more about Joe's feelings than his and is upset she never told him about Joe's declaration until six months afterwards. Curly and the staff give Maureen a send-off. Lord Morgan presents Reg with a £200 Bettabuy voucher for the garden furniture they can't sell as well as a picture of head office and tells Curly that the new area manager is Elaine Fenwick. Curly is stunned. Sally swears to Kevin that she's told Joe she'll never see him again.

Emily collects for an auction at St. Saviour's. Kevin gives her an old watercolour. Steve finishes Monty Harris' T-shirts. In order to get cash for them Steve goes to Monty's flat with him. Sally is furious that Kevin gave away the picture as it was a wedding present. Steve is horrified when Monty's flat turns out to really be Mike's flat. Mike sacks him, telling him that he's disappointed in him. He tells him that he's not heard the last of the matter. Reg has a lonely stag night as all his pals cry off. Curly joins him, eager to make amends. Maureen's friends try to put her off the wedding as they party at the Rovers.

Reg panics as his best man Eric Firman is too laid back about the wedding. Maud tells Maureen that she'll be civil to Reg now he's going to be part of the family. Maureen is overcome when Maud gives her an antique cameo brooch to wear. Des takes Raquel to the wedding. Reg fears Maureen will jilt him but she arrives, being given away by brother-in-law Clive Phillips. Charlie and Bet are late for the wedding and arrive in his lorry. Reg and Maureen are married at St. Christopher's. The reception is at the Belstaff Hotel and Reg's speech is full of his love for Maureen. He tells everyone the shop will be opening Sundays. Sally asks Emily for the picture back, explaining it was a gift from Percy. Mike is amazed when Steve offers him a 50-50 partnership at the print shop, offering to put in the capital. Mike refuses so Steve tells him he'll just set himself up in competition. He goes for Steve but Steve threatens him with the police if he touches him. Raquel chats up the photographer, Ben C

Maud is upset that she's spoilt the honeymoon and feels too much in the way. Reg and Maureen assure each other of their love. Desperate to have a honeymoon, Reg persuades Martin to keep an eye on Maud. Ben Cunningham offers to do Raquel a portfolio but Tanya tells her that it'll probably be porn. Maud takes a liking to Martin and agrees to let him look after her. Alma fumes when Mike plans to take Mark away on a fishing trip. She tells him that she's sick of him going out of his way to make Mark happy. She is horrified when he accuses her of being jealous because she's no children of her own. Bet glows after a night in a hotel with Charlie. Reg books a honeymoon in the Lake District. The Phillips apologise to Maud by having flowers sent to her but she swears never to visit them again. Alma refuses to speak to Mike when he tries to apologise. Denise buys the picture at the auction and shows it off at the Rovers. Percy recognises it and is hurt. Alma packs and threatens to leave. She tel

Reg and Maureen go off on honeymoon. Audrey is annoyed when Alf refuses to spend money now they're retired. She accuses him of being stingy. Denise has the picture valued and finds it's worth £120. Vera decides it'll be worth having the pot dog valued. Kevin offers to buy the painting back from Denise for £5, explaining about the mistake. She agrees to let him have it back. Sally is horrified when she learns it's worth £120. Vera has the dog valued at £45, a pair would be worth £185. Reg and Maureen relax in the Lake District. She is moved when he makes her phone Maud to check on her. Martin takes Maud in the Rovers where Percy tries to make conversation with her. She rebuffs him, telling him that he reminds her of this boring man she once met in the Legion who spent a boring night talking about how he cooked for Monty under fire in the desert in the War. Sally offers Denise the picture back but she refuses it. They agree to sell it and split the profits. Ken tells Liz that the brewery

Liz feels it's a waste of time trying to get money out of the brewery. Jim accuses her of having something to hide. The honeymooners return, Maud being disappointed that Reg hasn't got a hernia when he carries Maureen over the threshold. Martin comforts Maud when she breaks down, upset at the thought of having to live with Reg. She fears he'll put her in a home if she doesn't toe the line. Raquel is grateful when Des offers to accompany her to Ben Cunningham's studio but Tanya gets her to go on her own, saying it'll look like she's a little girl. Tanya then tells Des that Raquel didn't want him around. Audrey lets Alf spend the day at the Cash and Carry thinking he's really getting her a surprise. Ben takes loads of pictures of Raquel then asks her to take off all her make up so he can photograph her bone structure. She is annoyed when Des turns up, as she has no make-up on. Liz is depressed when the Job Centre have nothing to offer her. She decides she will make Richard Willmore pay,

Alf is depressed on his last day at the shop. Jack thinks he has a winning certainty but no money to bet with. Whilst she lets the Electricity man into Tanya's flat, Alma noses around the place. Reg puts his flat on the market. He gets Kevin to trade his mini in for a van. Alma is puzzled as Tanya's flat doesn't look lived in and realises that she must be using it as a love nest. She worries she's on the game. Raquel is thrilled with Ben Cunningham's photographs. Jack sells the pot dog for £25. Vera passes the antique shop on Nightingale Street and sees it. Thinking it'll make a pair she buys it for £48. Jack is horrified when his horse falls. Vera is furious when she realises that she's bought her own dog back. He tries to run away but she hurls the dog at him and it smashes against a wall. Ivy is thrilled when Don moves back into her bed.

Reg and Maureen set up the Corner Shop. He becomes restless, not used to the smallness of his new Empire. Mike takes on a job-seeker at £10 a week but he doesn't turn up for work at the unit. Mike is furious as he has a big order. A Solicitor tells the McDonalds that they do have a case for constructive dismissal. Vera agrees to print Mike's T-Shirts but walks out when he only offers her £10. She does the work when Mike agrees on £30. Reg starts a prize draw to drum up custom but Percy complains when they won’t give him a ticket for combined purchases he's made during the day. Alma is shaken when Tanya asks her not to let herself into the flat anymore as it is an assured tenancy. Jim is annoyed when Liz decides she doesn't want to claim against the brewery. She doesn't want the past dredging up. Liz accuses Jim of only wanting to proceed with the case to get back at Richard Willmore.

Mavis feels life holds no surprises so Derek arranges a day trip to London. Percy feels sorry for Maud, stuck at home, so he visits her. Liz tells Ken she wishes he'd never put the compensation idea into her head; it's raked up the past. He goes to the brewery himself. Tanya tells Alma to keep her nose out of her private life. Liz is amazed when Mr Pollitt, the new personnel director at the brewery, offers her £2,000 compensation and explains that Richard Willmore has resigned. Maud is upset when an offer is made on her house; she doesn't want to be stuck in a coverted garage annexed to Reg and Maureen's new home. Ken is pleased for Liz and doesn't let on he went to the brewery. Mavis is aghast when Derek tells her that the trip is for six as that way they got a free seat on the coach. Mike feels he's turned into a failure. He decides to sell the lease on the unit.

Reg puts his patio set up as first prize in the raffle. Mike is annoyed when Steve offers to buy the unit from him. Mike refuses to sell to him out of principle. Maud gets a ramp installed in the shop so she can serve. Reg is annoyed as now he'll have her around him all day. Rita wins the patio furniture in Reg's raffle. Rita refuses to accept it as she's had enough of his raffles. Mike decides that he might as well listen to Steve's offer. Steve tells him that he'd like to rent it for £100 a week. Mike agrees, saying Steve will also need to take on the overheads.

Charlie buys Bet a Buckskin Bolero jacket to wear for him. Mavis is furious when Derek receives an anonymous Valentine. Bernard Morton comes back from retreat and tells Emily he's going to resign from the Church as his faith is going. Vicky stays with Bet. She snubs Steve when she sees him in The Kabin. Tanya receives flowers. Alma sneaks a read of the card and sees that they’re from someone called Alex. Charlie takes Bet to a Country and Western evening in a club. Bet feels awkward when he gives her a white cowboy's hat to wear. Rita remembers that Des bought a Valentine card and guesses it was Derek's. Bet is stunned when Charlie enters her in the Dolly Parton look-a-like contest. She is forced to go along with it so as not to embarrass him. Des confesses to the Wiltons. Derek is furious as Mavis has been at him all day about his admirer. Ben Cunningham asks Raquel to pose for the brewery's 1995 calendar. Maud doesn't like Reg's designs for her flat as it's pokey. Percy warns Emily t

Emily, Ken and the Roberts join the Wiltons' trip to London to see Miss Saigon which sets off late due to Alf and Audrey not arriving at the pick-up point on time. Raquel receives the appointment for her calendar photo-shoot. Maud begins work at the Corner Shop. Derek enjoys bossing everyone around on the coach and Mavis tells him he's embarrassing her. Vicky badgers Bet for details of her night out. Bet gives in and tells her about the contest. Vicky finds it hilarious. Maud tells Percy she's going to dig her heels in over moving house. Vicky's boyfriend, Leo Penington, rings and asks to come to the Rovers to see her. Bet agrees. The coach party returns from London with Derek sulking as Mavis kept putting him down. Everyone else enjoyed themselves and they stop again at the service station. Raquel is perturbed to see Tanya and Des swapping banter. Bet can finally see the funny side of the Dolly Parton contest when she chats with Rita. She puts Leo up at the Rovers after he's taken Vic

Derek returns home at 5.00am after being left at a service station on the M6. He is furious that Mavis let the coach go without him. Maud goes to see a finance company. Charlie calls but Bet can't bring herself to forgive him, although she realises she over-reacted. Vicky accuses her of being immature. Des offers to take Raquel to her shoot but she puts him off. She is thrilled to meet racer Erik Mikaelson who she is to pose with. She is unnerved to find Wayne Farrell posing for Ben. He tries to belittle her but Erik puts him down. During the shoot Raquel enjoys the chemistry between Erik and her. Bet and Charlie make up. Derek falls asleep at school and is woken by cleaner Carol Copeland who tells him he's forgotten to lock up and the school has been broken into.

Liz has a job interview as Assistant Manager at a winebar but is turned down by the woman interviewer because she's female. Bernard is adamant he's giving up the Church because of his loss of faith. Emily supports him. Derek feels humiliated over the robbery. Mrs Jeffers is furious as £3,000 worth of equipment was taken and they are not insured when negligence is involved. She suspends Derek pending a governors' hearing and she will be recommending his dismissal. He is aghast. Alma is annoyed to discover that Mike hasn't paid Mark's school fees as he has a cash flow problem. When Ken has his hair cut, Denise and Fiona wager a bet on how old he is. The Bishop accepts Bernard's resignation and doesn't try to stop him. He is depressed that his life’s work seems to amount to nothing. Mike feels that Mark is so gifted he could get a scholarship. Denise and Fiona ask Ken what the first record he bought was to try and work out his age from the answer - he tells them it was a recording of the

Mavis is upset by Derek's coldness towards her. She feels guilty that he was left behind on the motorway. Percy is taken aback to find out that Bernard is retiring from the church. Derek hides his suspension from the residents. Oakhill's Head, Mr Sammells, refuses to accept Mark for a scholarship but agrees to give Mike another term to pay the fees. Mavis tells Rita about Derek's suspension. Tanya is upset when her father, Dennis Pooley, dumps her stuff at the Rovers, calls her a slut and disowns her. She tells Bet how he caught her with her boyfriend who's married with two children. Fiona tackles all the customers about Ken's age. Alf goes for a fitting for his Mayoral robes. Tanya moves her stuff into the cafe flat. Des asks Raquel out but she has a date with Erik Mikaelson. A more upbeat Derek decides to fight for his job but is annoyed to find out that Mrs Jeffers has told all the staff, Ken included, of his suspension. Mike is adamant that Mark must stay at Oakhill, even if it cos

Maud feels she really does not want to leave her house to live in a converted garage. When the buyers, Mr and Mrs Magill, turn up to take measurements she tells them the house has been sold. The Gazette prints the story of the burglary at Weatherfield Comprehensive but Derek's name isn't mentioned. Mr and Mrs Magill complain to the Holdsworths who promise to sort Maud out. Ken hears that Fiona has been asking questions about him and tells her it's none of her business how old he is. Business is bad for Steve so he has to borrow money in order to give Mike the rent on the print shop. Tanya is furious when her lover, Alex Christie, drinks in the Rovers. He is equally angry that one of his workers - Des - is often in the pub and she didn't warn him. Des persists in asking Raquel out, asking her to break her date with Erik Mikaelson. He promises her he'll never use her again. She realises he is serious about her and agrees to dump Erik. Furious at Fiona, Denise apologises to Ken for her be

Maureen and Reg are devastated by Maud's move and Maureen threatens to fight her in court. Tanya is upset that she can only see Alex Christie when he escapes from his wife. He promises her a trip to Amsterdam. Reg is horrified to find Maud sold the house for £10,000 less than the Magills had offered. He tries to stall Rita on buying her house but she refuses, telling him that she's going to put it back on the market. Reg discovers a section in the contract saying Maud can change her mind before twenty-one days. He determines to get Maud to change her mind. When Maud refuses to tear the contract up, Maureen threatens to leave home. Maureen accuses her of ruining her happiness. Reg encourages Maureen to stand against Maud and helps her pack. They move into his flat at No.12. Raquel feels she might be moving in with Des soon. Denise is aghast when Ken takes her to the Over 60's Club for a joke. He then takes her to a pub where she tells him her life story. Ivy asks Curly to take Vera back

Vera catches Curly training a newly employed starter at Bettabuy and verbally lays into him for not giving her the job. Des tells Raquel that she can move in with him and he gives her a door key. Raquel doesn't notice that Tanya is furious. Ken goes for a meal at Denise's flat but arrives early and catches her bringing in a takeaway and about to pretend that she cooked it. He finds the situation funny and any embarrassment is avoided. Emily persuades Bernard to start his new life with a holiday. He agrees and asks her to go with him. Maureen feels guilty about moving away from Maud. Percy visits Maud who breaks down and complains that she has lost her daughter to Reg. An upset Maureen drags Reg round to see her mother. Tanya goes to her flat alone where Alex Christie rings her to say that he can’t come round.

Vera is embarressed to find that Raquel has moved in with Des after making remarks to him about her past lovers. Steve is horrified when Mike gives him a £1,200 rates bill, telling him that under their contract he is responsible for payment. Tanya tells Alex that their relationship is no longer special and he's beginning to treat her like he does his wife. Emily and Bernard book their holiday with adjoining rooms. Vera blames Ivy for her not getting the job at Bettabuy but Ivy tells her it was her own fault. Liz tells Mike that he's pathetic for trying to ruin Steve. Maureen can't find Maud anywhere and grows frantic. Des and Raquel agree to wipe the slate clean and forget the past. Maureen is furious to find Maud drinking in the Rovers, having spent the day with Martin and Percy in Blackpool. Des and Raquel throw a party to cement their relationship and Curly and Des make up their differences. Jim warns Mike that he won't stand by and see Steve being pushed around. Sally spreads the g

Derek starts to redecorate but soon loses all motivation. Tanya looks forward to a weekend in Amsterdam with Alex. Rita is embarrassed to chase Sally for an unpaid paper bill. Sally gets upset and breaks down, explaining she's pregnant and Kevin will kill her. Curly interrogates ten-year old Jamie Armstrong after Ivy catches him shoplifting in Bettabuys. His mother Tricia begs Curly to be lenient. She makes it clear to Curly that she's separated from her husband. Derek becomes crazed, ripping all the wallpaper off the walls. He tells Mavis the room matches him - an empty shell devoid of all warmth and security. Ken prepares a mini-Thai banquet for Denise. She is nervous when he encourages her to talk about herself. Sally tells Kevin about the baby and is stunned when he walks out on her.

Sally is upset as Kevin refuses to talk about the baby. Tricia makes a play for Curly. He panics when she comes on strong. He asks her out, expecting rejection but she jumps at the chance. He is amazed. Maureen is upset when Percy accuses her of abandoning Maud. Derek faces the Weatherfield Comprehensive governors. They have decided to reinstate him but he over-reacts when they are amused to receive a letter from Mavis explaining about him missing the coach. He is furious when they laugh at him; he resigns. Rita comforts Sally who feels that Kevin hates her and blames her for being pregnant. Kevin is moved when Martin tells him how fortunate they are compared to those in hospital. He apologises to Sally and tells her that he's glad she's pregnant. Denise is put out to find people are talking about Ken and her. She is upset as she knows they can't just be friends. Derek tells Mavis the worst thing he ever did was to marry her.

Mavis accuses Derek of wallowing in self-pity. Emily and Bernard go on their walking holiday. He assures her that he has no intention of taking advantage of her. Percy cooks Maud dinner at No.3. Derek is surprised when Norris Cole turns up; the man who gave him a lift home from the motorway service station when he missed the coach from London. He explains he's taken Derek's advice, left his wife and has come to stay. Mavis is put out as he keeps calling Derek "Dirk". Denise cools towards Ken. Curly pays Jack £10 to babysit Jamie so he can take Tricia out. Mavis doesn't want to throw Norris out as he might do Derek's morale some good. Tanya packs for Amsterdam and is stunned when Alex cancels the trip as his wife needs him. Rita takes Sally on to work Sunday mornings at The Kabin for £20. Rita is touched when the Websters invite her for Sunday dinner. Derek tells Mavis that he's sure Norris will help him in his career. Ken invites Denise out but she turns him down. Carl Armstrong mistak

Sally starts work at The Kabin. Mavis is cool towards her and points out she is manager. Vera feels Jack was hit as he was going out with someone's wife so Jack gets Curly to verify the facts. Reg tells Maureen to try to win Maud round with kindness. Sarah Louise has a stomach ache but the doctor says it's just a bug. Gail is concerned as she's in pain. Des gives Jack flowers for Vera from the Hortons for Mother's Day. Jack sells them to Kevin for £10. Norris tells Derek about EnviroSphere and Pyramid selling. Derek is interested in the products. Rita celebrates when a couple makes an offer on Ted Sullivan's house. Maureen asks Maud to accept Reg as she's sick of all the fighting. The Websters are stunned when Rita tells them that she admires the way they've struggled and wants to give them £5,000 in friendship.

Derek and Norris go to a recruitment drive for EnviroSphere. Derek falls for all the sales patter and wants to be rich. Jack tells Curly that Vera is falling into a depression and asks him to employ her at Bettabuy. He calls him a hypocrite; dating a woman whose son stole and refusing to employ Vera because she stole. The Websters accept Rita's money. Sarah Louise collapses in agony whilst at No.13. Kevin calls for an ambulance. Gail goes with her to hospital. Derek and Norris join EnviroSphere, Derek paying out £2,000 to buy products. Curly decides to employ Vera when he sees how upset she is, missing Tommy. Martin looks after Sarah who undergoes emergency operation as her appendix has ruptured. Gail panics that she won't recover.

Sarah Louise comes out of intensive care. Curly is stunned when Vera stands in for Ivy at Bettabuy. Ivy annoys Martin by hanging around the hospital all the time. Gail is concerned as the ward is short-staffed. Martin argues with Sister Radford about the lack of doctors visiting the ward. She warns Martin not to forget his place. He accuses her of having her priorities wrong, spending too much time on paperwork. Sarah wakes up to the Platts' delight. Percy advises Maud to stop fighting Maureen as she needs her. Audrey is furious as she isn't allowed to see Sarah as Ivy refuses to budge from her bedside. Martin apologises to Radford but she refuses to forget his outburst as his remarks were personal. Bernard and Emily return from the Yorkshire Dales. Mavis is stunned when Derek takes possession of a load of EnviroSphere products, and tells her that he's invested £2,000.

Reg is fed up with having Ken as a tenant as he has to look after the repairs of the flat. Derek gives Norris lessons in salesmanship. Gail befriends Mrs Baker whose daughter Mandy is admitted to the ward. Reg offers to sell the shop flat to Ken. Sister Radford tells Martin that she needs respect from him - they both agree they're stressed because of overwork. Liz is depressed as she starts back at the Legion. Mavis is aghast when Derek sells his wares to Rita. Raquel gets an overnight modelling assignment in Birmingham, wearing gloves in a catalogue. Derek is put out when Norris has a better day's selling than him. Alex apologises to Tanya about Amsterdam and assures her that she is more than a kept woman.

Derek and Norris' sales talk gets on Mavis' nerves. Sarah Louise comes home, much to the Platts' delight. Ken threatens to withhold his rent if Reg doesn't repair his leaking tap. Maureen worries when Maud doesn't answer her phone. She calls round to find that Maud has had a break-in and her radio's been stolen. Raquel goes to Birmingham. Des plans a night in but Tanya urges him to get out and enjoy himself. She tells him that she's around if he's interested. Maureen wants to return to vulnerable Maud but Reg refuses. Emily is dismayed when Bernard tells her that his feelings for her have become too strong and they must stop seeing each other. Tanya is annoyed when Alex refuses to spend the night with her; he can't manage two nights a week. Reg fixes the wrong tap. Des flirts with Tanya at the Rovers but she urges him to fly nearer the flame and invites him back to her flat. He brings her a takeaway and keeps planning to leave but they end up in bed together.

Final appearance of Lynne Perrie as Ivy Brennan. Guilt-ridden Des creeps out of Tanya's flat in the morning. Reg accuses Maureen of being obsessed with Maud. She refuses to choose between them. Derek tries to sell to Emily only to find that Norris has beaten him to it and tried everyone on the Street. They agree to be more selective in future. Ivy and Audrey compete to see who can spoil Sarah the most. Martin is upset when Mandy Baker dies in hospital of an asthma attack. Mavis lets Norris and Derek flick through the newspaper book to find the wealthier residents. She is horrified when Rita catches them and throws them out. Des tells Tanya that he can't get her out of his mind but he can't destroy Raquel. He tells Tanya they can't do it again. Tanya tells him that she's Alex's lover and if he found out he'd lose his job. Raquel returns and is pleased to see Des. Maureen packs and returns to Maud's house, telling Reg that she can't bear to think of her alone.

Gail realises that Sarah Louise could have died instead of Mandy Baker. Derek is put out as Norris can cover more ground in his car. Reg cracks up without Maureen and smashes up Percy's biscuits when he talks about buying them loose. The Platts send a wreath to Mrs Baker. Derek tells Mavis that he is going to have to get a car. Emily is upset to receive a letter from depressed Bernard. She visits him in his hostel much to his delight. Tricia assures Curly that her husband is no longer around. Bernard tells Emily that he's fallen in love with her. He feels he hasn't much to offer but she tells him that she feels the same for him. Reg tells Maureen he loves her and will live with her at Maud's house. Tanya suggests to Alex that he sends Des to Newcastle for a while instead of going himself

Percy is stunned when Emily announces she is going to marry Bernard. He assures her that he'll make no fuss about moving out. Mavis tells Derek she doesn't want him to blow their savings on a new car. He sulks. Des is annoyed when Alex sends him a message telling him that he is sending Des to Newcastle for three weeks. Des worries that Alex has found out about his and Tanya's one-night stand. Tanya tells Des it was her idea - so they see less of each other. Curly panics when Carl Armstrong turns up at Bettabuy wanting to thump the manager; Andy says he's in London. Derek has a weary day trudging around town whilst Norris has a wonderful day. Norris insists Derek buys his car. When Maud runs herself down Percy tells her that she's a fine woman and says she'd make a man a wonderful wife; Maud mistakenly thinks he's proposed. Derek is put out when he learns Norris is going to buy a new car. Mavis points out that Norris is doing so well whilst Derek isn't. She's sick of sharing her house.

Reg and Maureen give Percy yellow roses to give to Maud. Not knowing that they think he is engaged, he gives them to Emily, thinking the Holdsworths meant for her to have them. Mrs Baker calls on Gail and breaks down. Reg is furious when Ken tells him that he's not interested in buying the flat. Emily thanks Reg and Maureen for the flowers and finds out that Maud and Percy are supposedly engaged. She’s puzzled as to why he didn't mention it. Mrs Baker tells Gail about her heartbreak and gives her a load of Mandy's toys for Sarah Louise to have. Gail accepts them but puts them in a cupboard out of the way. Mavis tells Norris she's had enough of him being around and asks him to leave. Percy is astounded when Emily congratulates him on his engagement. Derek organises a birthday party for Mavis to sweeten her. Percy tells Maud that she misunderstood him but she thanks him for freeing her from Reg and accepts the proposal. Norris leaves but not before selling Derek his car. Mavis is annoyed

Ken tells Reg that he would move if given a financial incentive such as £9,000. Bernard grows concerned as to how Percy feels about him marrying Emily. He talks to him about it but the little chat is not a success as Percy tells Bernard that he’s got better things to worry about that him and Emily. Derek throws a birthday party for Mavis. She is amazed when loads of people turn up. Vicky is pleased when Leo Penington spends time with her, staying at the Rovers. Percy worries about how he ever got himself into an engaged position. He chats to Alma who tells him that he must come clean with Maud. Mavis is horrified when Derek uses her party as an excuse to sell EnviroSphere products. She rows with him whilst the guests escape. Mike tells Reg that Ken is one of life's misfits and recommends he gets him out of the flat as soon as possible. Percy tells Maud she mistook him - he never proposed. However he does feel it might work and proposes to her. She accepts.

Reg celebrates when someone looks over his flat. Maureen refuses to look for another house until Maud and Percy set the date. Maud tells Percy that she'll never let him boss her around. Ken takes Denise walking in the country. Bernard is pleased when at last Percy wishes him well with Emily. Ken assures Denise that Deirdre is just a friend now. She enjoys relaxing with him. Reg is thrilled to accept an offer on his flat. Fiona shows an interest in Derek's products, saying that it's important to be environmentally friendly. He offers her a job as part of his sales team. The Holdsworths are stunned when Maud reveals that the house is still hers; she changed her mind about selling to the finance company. Reg fears Percy is after her because of the house. Ken and Denise realise they have nothing to rush back for so book a hotel room for the night.

Ken and Denise have a wonderful night together. Reg accuses Percy of persuading Maud not to sell her house so he can get his hands on it. He calls him a gold digger. Percy assures Maureen that he is not after Maud's money. Reg is horrified to learn Percy is related to Kevin, he fears Maud will leave the house to Percy who'll leave it to Kevin. Fiona seeks a £2,000 loan so she can buy into EnviroSphere. Denise talks her out of it. Raquel misses Des and feels sorry for him stuck in Newcastle. Derek realises he's been a mug buying Norris' car. Denise tells him to stay away from Fiona. Mavis gets upset when the residents gossip about Derek taking money from kids. Derek's car needs a new carburettor. Mavis feels like an outcast in the Street, she rows with Derek for taking advantage of their friends. He admits that he feels a failure. Ken tells Denise he wants to see more of her but she asks him not to take her for granted.

Mike gets an unexpected tax demand. Derek pays out for a new carburettor but then his distributor goes. He feels humiliated. Sally gets cross with Rosie for kicking her in the tummy so people guess that she's pregnant. She's upset as she wanted to keep it secret until after twelve weeks. Alma urges Mike to ask Maggie to help with the school fees. Percy and Maud go on an OAP outing to Morecambe and fault everything. Reg roots through Maud's belongings in search of a will. He is furious to discover the radio she said had been stolen. Percy comforts Maud when she breaks down as she can't paddle in the sea. Alma refuses to let Mike touch her money. She makes him see that he has no choice but involve Maggie.

The Websters plan a night out but Sally refuses to ask Rita to babysit in case she thinks they're wasting her money. Audrey tries to find out all the gossip about Ken and Denise. She invites Denise to dinner. Maggie is astounded when Mike asks her to pay the fees until he's back on his feet. She is furious that she's being emotionally blackmailed and Mark will continue to think Mike is great. She makes him feel bad by pointing out he's using Mark to get what he wants in life. Don worries that Denise will tell Ken about the phone calls. Sally gets Vera to babysit and hopes Rita doesn't find out about their night out. Reg discovers that when Maud marries Percy any wills will be void. Percy chats to Bernard and lets it slip about Emily's breakdown. Mike throws his money around at the Rovers so that no one will suspect he's going under.

Denise can't understand why she's been invited to the Roberts' house. Maureen gets fed up with Reg going on about wills. Bernard quizzes people about Emily's breakdown. He tells Rita he finds it alarming that she's never mentioned it to him. Maureen begs Maud to tell her who gets the house, she doesn't care who does, just needs to know. Maud assures her that she won't forget her. Ken invites Denise out but she tells him how she has to go to the Roberts'. Audrey is stunned when Denise turns up alone as she meant the invite to include Ken. When the misunderstanding is talked over, Denise phones Ken and he rushes over for the meal. Rita realises that Sally is worried about the money. She tells her she gave it to them for them to spend however they want to. She encourages them to enjoy the money. After the meal Ken takes Denise back to his flat.

Mike is annoyed when Mark tells him he doesn't want him at his school open day. Kevin is fed up as his old car breaks down. Raquel returns from spending the weekend in Newcastle, having met Des' parents. Maud suggests Percy and Emily plan a double wedding to save money. Reg considers employing Maud and Percy in the shop as cheap labour. The Legion holds a raffle for the hospital and Liz pulls the winning ticket which is Jim's. He wins a day at the races for two. Bernard tells Emily that his mother was mentally ill for years. He tells her that he can't cope with living with that again. Rita gives the Websters her blessing to spend some of the money on a new car. Emily is heartbroken when Bernard tells her that he can't marry her. She refuses to scream and shout so he just leaves. A depressed Emily snaps at Percy but doesn't tell him about Bernard. Kevin buys a new car. Percy reads in the Gazette that a good age for budgies is twelve years. He feels this is wrong as Randy is eighteen. Th

Denise accuses Don of starting the phone calls again and swears she'll go to the Police this time. Percy sets about writing to the Gazette about Randy. Ken asks Denise what he did wrong but she tells him that it's nothing to do with him. She is embarrassed when he tells her that it was him who phoned her last night. He backs off when she tells him it concerns someone else. Alf asks Rita to be his Mayoress. She is flattered when he tells her that she's gracious, diplomatic and elegant. Sally encourages her, telling her that she'd be perfect. Emily snaps at Percy, telling him that Randy isn't eighteen; he died in 1988 and she replaced him with another bird. Percy is aghast and accuses her of ruining his emotional stability. Don confronts Denise who offers a qualified apology. Emily is upset that she just blurted out the news so unkindly. She tells Rita she hates being old and alone, it's so unfair. Rita tells Alf that she'll be his Mayoress if Audrey doesn't mind. Ken confides in Alma, t

Raquel spoils Des on his birthday, buying him a leather jacket. He feels too guilty to enjoy himself. The Bettabuy staff are given new uniforms. Audrey threatens to spread rumours of an affair if Alf doesn't tell Rita that he's changed his mind. Denise tries to make up to Ken but he is noncommittal about seeing her again. Alf tells Rita that Audrey's creating a fuss and she can't be Mayoress anymore. Rita is annoyed that she's been mucked around. Kevin tells Derek that his car is on its last legs. Jim is amazed when Mike tells him that he can borrow the Jaguar to take Liz to the races. Percy is amazed that he never spotted Randy was an imposter. Curly tries to jolly Des along and is stunned when Des tells him why he's depressed - he slept with another woman, although he doesn't name Tanya. Curly urges him to forget it.

Jim wonders what the catch is when Mike hands over the Jaguar to him. Charlie and Bet join the McDonalds as they go to the races. Percy tells Maud that he wants to wait until Emily has got over Bernard before they fix a date. Mrs Baker tells Gail she blames the hospital for Mandy's death and wants an official enquiry. Gail agrees to be a witness for her, backing up her claim that the ward was understaffed. At the races Jim meets Major Ron Williams from his Army days. He allows Williams to believe that the Jaguar is his. Martin admits to Gail Mandy didn't receive the best treatment as the ward was so busy. Jim is stunned when Mike tells him that he's going to use him as the first driver for "Baldwin's Executive Taxi Service".

Mike explains to Kevin and Jim that he wants Jim to drive executives around in the Jaguar as well as working at the garage. Elaine is stunned to see Vera out and about wearing a Bettabuy uniform. She confronts Curly, furious that he's re-employed Vera but is disarmed when all he can do is declare his love for her. Emily entertains the Wiltons to dinner but serves up frozen vegetables. They try to ignore them but she breaks down, annoyed that Bernard strung her along and allowed her to be emotionally attached. She feels foolish for thinking anyone could ever love her. Denise makes Ken see that he's being stupid sulking. He agrees to take her out, upsetting Don who accuses Denise of being poison. Raquel throws a party for Des. Martin is worried when Gail is called as a witness in the Mandy Baker enquiry. He fears that she might talk about what he tells her in confidence. Raquel gets drunk at the party whilst Des and Tanya stay sober. Alma takes Raquel out into the garden for some air but

Martin accuses Gail of betraying him. Des doesn't want Raquel to learn about Tanya by catching them together. Tanya gets annoyed when he talks about how wonderful Raquel is. Des asks Alma not to tell anyone what she saw. Tanya feels that Des is just like Alex; she'll always be a bit on the side. Derek drives Emily out into the country where they talk about their failed lives. She feels that she'll always be let down whilst he feels he'll always be just an ordinary little man. He wishes he could be a hero for Mavis. Nicky decides that he wants to be called "Nick" from now on. Derek is moved when Mavis calls him her hero for taking Emily out. Maud is astonished when Percy announces his plan to visit France for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Martin asks Gail to remember that if she says anything at the enquiry which has come from him he'll lose his job. She feels it's more important to find out why Mandy Baker died.

Gail goes to the hospital enquiry. Bet celebrates her birthday but is upset to receive a card from Alec. Audrey spends a fortune getting prepared for the ceremony of installing the Mayor of Weatherfield. Kevin has to work and can't attend Sally's scan so Rita takes her. The Platts watch as Alf is made Mayor. Audrey soon befriends her new chauffeur, Brian Bowes. Kevin feels envious of Rita's closeness to Sally. Sally's blood pressure is high and she's told to rest so Rita looks after her. Audrey gets Brian to take a detour down Coronation Street so that she can impress the natives - but they get stuck behind a delivery lorry. Charlie brings Bet expensive perfume back from France and two hundred packs of lager which he wants her to sell. She refuses as it would be illegal. Percy leads a crowd in opposition to Alf, accusing him of driving around in a limo on taxpayers' money whilst people are starving. Bet is upset that Charlie thought she would consider selling the beer illegally.

Mavis feels neglected when Rita spends time with Sally. Des skives off work to spend time with Tanya. He has to run off quickly when Alex turns up. Kevin is embarrassed when Rita catches him stripping off at No.13. He feels that she spends too much time there. Mrs Baker calls on Gail, upset when she feels that she's been given the brush-off by the hospital. She wants to go further but Gail refuses to get involved. Mrs Baker accuses Gail of siding with Martin - they don't care. Gail is impressed when Martin calmly consoles Mrs Baker, making her see that no one can be blamed for Mandy's death. Mavis feels her home is a warehouse and is sick of people avoiding her. She demands Derek gets rid of all the boxes. Des and Tanya plan to go away together. When Tanya tells Raquel that Des is going away, he backtracks.

Derek decides that he no longer wants to sell EnviroSphere products. Elaine Fenwick, still annoyed that Vera is employed at Bettabuy again, tries to get Curly to sack her but he refuses. Percy tells Maud of his plans to go to Normandy for the fiftieth anniversary of D-Day. Ken invites Denise to be his escort at a tree-planting ceremony at Weatherfield Comprehensive where Alf will officiate. Audrey refuses to get out of the car for the tree-planting as the grass will ruin her shoes. She remains in the car and flirts with Brian Bowes. Charlie Whelan supplies more illegal lager to the Corner Shop but Maureen is unhappy at the arrangement. Des and Tanya make plans to spend some time away together. Des tells Raquel that he is going away with work.

Charlie is annoyed when Steve approaches him about getting lager, saying that Reg spilt the beans. Charlie denies all knowledge of the lager. Charlie warns Reg to keep his mouth shut. Derek talks to Lawrence Cooper, wanting to leave EnviroSphere. Ken lends Denise Tess of the d'Urbervilles to read. She feels it's way above her and fears Ken will want to test her on it. Cooper tells Derek that he can't have his money back on the goods as he's worked with them for over two months. Steve tells Mike that he can't manage all the bills and asks if they can renegotiate terms. Typically Mike refuses. Percy is stunned when Maud tells him that she's coming with him to Normandy. Alex tells Tanya that he's taking her to Amsterdam for the weekend. She phones Des and cancels their weekend away. Raquel has a wonderful day modelling wedding dresses and shows Polaroids of herself to Des. Rita offers Sally financial help if she wants to stop minding David. Raquel hopes the pictures will inspire Des to pr

Maud is pleased when Maureen agrees to go with her to Normandy to look after her. Denise feels that she'll never finish the book. Fiona suggests she gets the video out. Reg refuses to allow Maureen to go to France as he needs her at the shop. Raquel is thrilled when Des tells her that he's not going to Newcastle - he's taking her to the Cotswolds, having arranged with Bet for her to have the weekend off. Tanya and Alex go to Amsterdam, Raquel sees them leave and recognises Alex. She is thrilled to know the identity of the mystery man. Maud gets Reg to change his mind by telling him of all her munitions pals who died in the War. Ken is amused when Denise confesses to watching Tess. Bet is livid to catch regulars drinking Charlie's lager in the Rovers. Des and Raquel set off for their trip. Bet rows with Charlie for selling the lager to Reg, explaining that she hates dishonesty. He walks out, accusing her of being a hypocrite; she's just the same as the rest of them.

Tanya enjoyed Amsterdam but resents being back to normal. Mavis is puzzled to take phone message for Derek, cancelling an appointment, from an arrogant woman. Jim drives some yuppies around all day, putting up with their jokes about the Irish. Raquel enjoyed the Cotswolds whilst Des makes sure Tanya knows that he had a great time. Mike is furious when he discovers the yuppies' cheque is dated 1993. Alex tells Tanya he realises that she deserves more than an occasional evening. She is stunned when he decides to tell Val he's leaving her. Mavis is suspicious when Derek works every evening. Jim is amused to hear about the dud cheque and delights in showing Mike the £50 tip he was given. Tanya tells Des that she had a lousy weekend and couldn't stop thinking about him. He agrees he felt the same.

Andy is furious to find that Jack's pigeons have dirtied his shirt, left out to dry. The Duckworths refuse to compensate him. Mavis convinces herself that Derek has got another woman. She shares her fears with Rita. Des asks Tanya to finish with Alex but she demands that he finishes with Raquel first. Rita drives Mavis, following Derek when he goes out for the evening to keep his cancelled appointment. Tanya is disgusted with Alex when he can't bring himself to tell Val he's leaving. Mavis is horrified to see Derek call at a large house with a bouquet of flowers. Rita comforts her. Raquel feels sorry for Tanya having to share her man. Curly is outraged to find a pigeon has got into his observatory. He can't catch it so he calls in Jack who identifies it as Fergie. Mavis cracks when Derek gives her the flowers. She tells him that she knows he's been to see another woman as she followed him. Curly and Andy refuse to let Jack get to Fergie when he refuses to clean up after the bird. Derek

Derek explains that Angela is taking some EnviroSphere products but Mavis insists that he has nothing more to do with her. Tanya enjoys ringing Des from the Rovers, under Raquel's nose. Jack lets rip in the bar when customers side with Andy and Curly. Jim has to pull him off Reg when Reg complains about pigeons damaging his stock. Jack is upset at the thought of Fergie being held hostage by Curly. Raquel breaks down when she burns a meal she was preparing for Des. Derek asks Mavis to trust him, he must deal with Angela. Des takes Raquel for a takeaway and is annoyed to see Tanya dining with Alex. Tanya invites them to join them but Des refuses. Alex asks Des not to mention anything to Val. Derek tells Mavis that he's decided not to sell EnviroSphere anymore and Angela has offered him a job at Hawthornes. Curly agrees to let Jack get Fergie when Vera agrees to wash Andy's shirt. Vera is horrified to find Jack on the roof, trying to get into the observatory. Vera turns on Curly so he shu

Jack refuses to come off the roof until he's freed Fergie. Curly and Andy try to ignore him. Derek tells Mavis he hasn't accepted Angela's job, or turned it down. Vera tells Jack she's proud of his stand but she leaves him on the roof to go to bingo. Nick tries to get Gail to buy him new trainers but she refuses. Jack ties himself to Curly's chimney stack. Curly opens the observatory window but Fergie still refuses to budge. After Jack's spent a night on the roof, Andy replaces the ladder. Vera celebrates when Fergie flies home but Jack can't move from the roof - his limbs have gone dead. Mavis is horrified to hear Derek begging Don for a job, cleaning taxis. She's upset by Derek's decline. Vera calls the fire brigade and they get Jack down. The Gazette arrive and interview Vera who blames Curly for everything. Mavis is forced to suggest Derek takes Angela's job to stop him wasting away. He phones Angela and is taken on as one of her sales team. Mavis is stunned when he reveals Angela'

Derek starts at Hawthornes. Deirdre returns from Blanche's for a break. Ken is delighted to see her but Denise fears that he'll drop her. Raquel tackles Des' garden. Nick picks holes in his old trainers and plays on Audrey's sympathy, telling her that Gail has no money for new clothes. The Gazette runs a story on Jack. He is dubbed the "Bird Man of Weatherfield". Audrey offers to buy Nick's trainers but Gail tells her that he's just playing for sympathy. Deirdre is pleased to see Ken again, telling him that she's lived for his phone calls. Mavis is upset when Derek leaves his sandwiches as Angela takes him out for a business lunch. He refuses to be interrogated by her. Gail forces Nick to do all the housework. Deirdre is eager to catch up with all the gossip but Ken holds back from telling her.

Mavis makes Derek think that he's got Stilton sandwiches before swapping them for anchovy paste. She feels if he doesn't mention anything he won't have eaten them but gone out with Angela. Rita agrees to take Nick on as a paperboy so long as his parents agree. Jack enjoys being recognised in the streets. Deirdre is surprised to find Denise standoffish. Martin thinks Nick should take a paper round but Gail refuses to let him. Ken drives Deirdre to the bus station but doesn't tell her about him and Denise. She kisses him, telling him that she's glad she's got him. She offers to stay the night but he makes an excuse that he has marking to do. Raquel suggests to Des that they entertain Tanya and Alex. Des puts her off the idea. Mavis is pleased when Derek complains about the anchovy paste sandwiches. He tells her that he knows she's jealous of Angela and finds it erotic. Ken is stunned when Denise tells him that she's having a baby. She tells him that she's keeping it.

Nick is annoyed when he has to spend the day babysitting. Denise stops smoking. Des can't bear the thought of Alex leaving his wife for Tanya. Denise swears to Ken that she's not trying to tie him down, she admits this could be her last chance to have a child. Ken is frustrated by the way she wants nothing from him. Ronnie Williams looks Jim up and is amused to discover that he is a mechanic and doesn't own the garage or Jaguar. Steve shows him the bookies' and is intrigued to see him put £100 on a horse. Nick takes the children to The Kabin and is furious when David gets oil down his top at the garage. Ronnie shows no emotion as he collects his £800 winnings. Steve is impressed. Gail is furious that Nick took the children out of the house. He is fed up at being treated like a child. Jim is surprised when Steve arranges to go to the races with Ronnie. Ken tells Denise that he's determined to play a part in his child's future.

Charlie is in hospital in Newbury after his lorry is hijacked. Derek is annoyed when Kevin refuses to sell the car for him. Kevin points out that it's a heap of junk. Bet worries about Charlie, especially when he discharges himself. Ronnie Williams takes Steve to Beverley Racecourse and teaches him how to bet and not waste money. Derek pays Nicky £5 to clean the car and is impressed by the good job he does. Bet is relieved when Charlie turns up in one piece. He fears his reputation will be ruined. Bet forces him to sleep as he's dizzy. Steve is thrilled to win £200 on one race. Denise is relieved when Ken tells her that he's not looking for a wife. He is pleased when she says that she doesn't want to throw away what they have. Jim warns Steve that he's bound to lose sometimes. Ken agrees not to tell anyone about the baby for the first three months.

Raquel thinks Des is working too hard. As Fiona cuts Percy's hair she shocks him by knowing all about D-Day as her granddad was involved. He gives her a tip: 10p. The police hunt for Charlie's rig and question him about the hijacking. Bet is upset to hear him lying to the police, not telling them about a detour he made. He explains to her he doesn't want the police knowing he made an unofficial trip for extra money. Des struggles at work to hide his hatred of Alex. Mavis doesn't trust Angela and fears she's using Derek for her own devices. Martin warns Gail that if Nick doesn't earn money he may try to get it dishonestly. Gail tells Nick he can have a paper round; he is delighted. Des tells Tanya he's tortured thinking of her with Alex and he can't go on - they have to finish. He promises to stay out of her life from now on.

Derek looks forward to receiving his new company car. Raquel urges Des to talk to her and tell him what is bothering him but he tells her to leave him alone and not nag. Rita takes Nick on as a paper boy. Percy, Maud and Maureen settle into their Normandy hotel. Percy doesn't trust the French. Charlie reveals to Bet he was hijacked a couple of years ago and the insurance company will think it's a set-up job. Bet worries he might be right. The Wiltons are dismayed when Derek takes possession of his new car - with a giant paper clip on the roof. Steve is impressed to discover Ron Williams has won a smart car in a card game. Charlie turns to drink as he's stuck in the Rovers all day. Deirdre returns home, having settled Blanche into sheltered accommodation. Ron invites Steve to the races, telling him to get some proper betting money. Percy thinks about his pals who died in the War and admits he is bitter towards the Germans.

Denise is shocked when Ken admits he told Deirdre about the baby. Jim wins £50 on the Premium Bonds. Percy, Maud and Maureen visit the cemeteries on D-Day. Percy weeps at the graves of old comrades. Ron Williams warns Steve that he could lose all his money. He tells Steve that he's teaching him everything out of vanity. Maud takes Maureen to the American cemetery and points out Leonard "Danny" Kennedy's grave, saying he was her real father. Maureen is stunned at the revelation. Jim finds out that Liz has given Steve £500 out of her compensation money. Maud tells Maureen that she wants her to know the truth about her father before she dies. Maureen is amazed she's kept it to herself for nearly fifty years. Charlie is insulted when Bet asks him if he had anything to do with the hijack. Jim realises that Steve has been betting with the £500 and accuses him of conning it out of Liz. When Steve gives Jim cheek Jim hits him. Ken is annoyed when Deirdre refers to Denise as a slut. He asks her

Liz blames Jim for Steve leaving home. Maud tells Maureen that she's kept a photo of her real father and will show it to her when they get home. Charlie wants to take Bet to Spain on holiday but she fears the police will think he's trying to escape. He goes to Stoke-on-Trent to collect his cab when the police find it but the trailer is missing. Deirdre is upset to see Ken and Denise drinking in the Rovers. She tells them she's not keeping quiet and tells the pub that Denise is pregnant. Fiona is stunned; Denise is dismayed. Liz comforts Deirdre. Deirdre explains that whilst away she had convinced herself that she and Ken would get back together and wishes she was the one who was pregnant. Jim tells Liz that he doesn't want Steve to get into trouble. Des agrees to see Tanya again as he can't stop thinking about her. Raquel thinks that Des is drinking too much as he spends so much time in the Rovers. Charlie returns with news that the police have had a tip off about the hijack and might

Nick starts his paper round, wearing trainers bought by Don which Nick is to pay back in instalments. Vera is proud when Jack's story appears in a national paper. Deirdre is amazed at Ken's arrogance when he tells her that he'll always be around for her. She tells him that she doesn't want to see him again and throws him out. Liz worries about Steve's whereabouts. Jack wears sunglasses in case his fans recognise him. Deirdre apologises to Denise for spilling the beans in the Rovers. Bet tries to forget Charlie by going on a shopping spree. Deirdre wishes that she hadn't blown up as people might think she's jealous of Denise. Maureen assures Maud that she doesn't think she's a loose woman. Maud is proud she gave Danny Kennedy some love before he died and shows Maureen his photograph. Don is shocked to discover Denise is having Ken's baby - he feels he's had a lucky escape. Maureen tells Reg about her real father and is grateful when he is understanding.

Des leaves Raquel early in the morning to make love to Tanya before work. Reg urges Maureen to come to terms with her parentage and be grateful she was brought up by such a fine man as Wilfred Grimes. He is glad Maud has a dark secret as it makes her more human. Deirdre realises that she's got nothing going for herself. Jack is horrified when a reporter, Malcolm Eden, interviews him, saying Dulcie Froggatt is telling all about her affair with "the birdman". Des urges Tanya to finish with Alex and promises to tell Raquel about them. Steve returns from staying in London and asks Andy to put him up at No.7. Percy tries to find out from Maud why she visited the American cemetery but she avoids the subject. Curly is forced into letting Steve stay at No.7, on the sofa. Fiona looks for another job, feeling Denise will soon close the Salon. Raquel thinks Des has executive stress and tries to sooth him with a relaxation tape. She tells Des that she's upset by the distance between them and fears

The residents think that it's hysterical to read all about Dulcie Froggatt and Jack's affair in the national papers. Jack sees it and hides the paper from Vera. He spends the day making sure that she doesn't see a copy. Nick is amazed to hear that Denise is having Ken's baby. Ken guesses that Fiona is looking for another job and points out that Denise will be needing her more than ever now. Raquel is disappointed in Jack now she knows he had an affair. Percy tells Maureen that he wants them to be a close family and asks if he has to tread carefully over Americans. Maureen is touched by his sincerity and breaks down, telling him that she can't explain. Liz is furious to discover Steve has been living at No.7 and hasn't told her. Maud tells Percy about Maureen's real father. Percy is shocked. Deirdre leaves for Morocco. Percy rows with Maud for betraying Wilfred Grimes and tells her that he can't marry her.

Vera sends Prince William a birthday card. Andy is furious when Steve's red T-shirt dyes all his shirts pink. Emily supports Percy over finishing with Maud. The Websters decide to have a holiday in Blackpool. Sally feels they should invite Rita. Maud hopes Percy will change his mind and carry on with the engagement. Betty gives Jack her recipe for hotpot so he can cook Vera a nice meal. Ken sends Nicky out of a lesson for commenting on Denise's pregnancy. Ken tells him that they have to respect each other as they live so close together. Percy tells Maud that he can't forget or forgive but promises he won't tell anyone her secret. Jack makes hotpot but turns the grill on instead of the oven so it doesn't cook. Vera is sympathetic and gets fish and chips instead. It is then that she reads about Jack and Dulcie Froggatt in the newspaper wrapping. Maud thanks Reg for being so understanding.

Andy and Curly grow tired of Steve dossing down on their sofa. Vera feels ashamed that everyone knows about Jack's fling with Dulcie Froggatt. Rita is pleased to be asked to go on holiday with the Websters but doesn't like the idea of returning to Blackpool. Mrs Jeffers tells Ken that she's received a complaint from a parent about him fathering an illegitimate child. Steve tries to get round Liz with flowers and put the blame for his departure on Jim. He is surprised when Liz stands by Jim, saying that at least he is decent. Reg tries to talk Percy round but Percy refuses to forgive Maud. Jim is astonished when Liz tells him that she took his side against Steve. Vera announces she intends to sue the papers - there's no way Jack's ever been up to five times a night. Jack tries to win her over with free drinks. Sally realises that Rita has bad memories of Blackpool and regrets asking her. Jack advises Vera to remember her Royal connections and not dirty herself by rowing with the press;

Curly begs Liz to take Steve back - he's fed up with having only pink shirts to wear. Maureen tells Maud that she had no right seeing Reg off all those years ago as she did much worse with Danny Kennedy. She accuses Maud of never letting her be young and is angry that Maud obviously enjoyed her youth. Maud refuses to regret her love for Danny or their child. Liz is fed up with Jim and Steve ignoring each other and her acting as a go-between. Ken is put out when Denise goes to an NCT meeting without him. He tells her that he wants to be completely involved and tells her that he'd like to marry her. Percy and Maud agree to remain friends. Maureen rows with Percy for passing judgement on Maud - if Wilfred could forgive why can't he? Curly is amazed as all the women at work treat him better because of his pink shirt. Rita decides she must lay Alan Bradley's ghost to rest and agrees to go to Blackpool with the Websters. Denise tells Ken that she can't marry him. He accepts that but maintain

Tanya tells Alex that she's had enough of him creeping out in the early hours, making her feel cheap. She tells him that she doesn't want to see him anymore. The twins celebrate their twentieth birthday. Jim refuses to sign Steve's card, telling Liz they must make a stand or Steve will end up a criminal. Denise apologises to Ken for hurting his feelings. Raquel advises Tanya to give Alex up, saying that she'll never find happiness with a married man. Tanya gets fed up with her complacency and is tempted to tell her the truth. Steve offers Jim a drink and is ignored. Andy urges him to try harder, for Liz's sake. Tanya tells Des that she's finished with Alex so it's now up to him to finish with Raquel. Denise tells Ken she wants him to be part of her life but won't marry him as they don't love each other. Bet is furious to discover Charlie is in town but hasn't called on her. Steve uses another name and books Jim for the evening to take him and Andy out, thinking all three could have a w

Jim tells Liz about his night's chauffeuring. Alex tells Tanya about his conversation with his wife - she is nervous about the future. Curly goes to see Steve at work and asks him to leave the house. Alex tells Tanya that she can leave her job and he hands in her notice to Alma for the flat. Alma gives Bet's message to Charlie. Charlie sells some lager to Steve. Jim tells Mike and Kevin about Steve; Mike actually agrees that he did the right thing. Tanya tells Bet about Alex and she gives her the night off. Liz goes to see Steve and he tells his side of the story. Tanya tells Betty, Bet and Raquel all about Alex but Betty doesn't approve. Raquel tells Des all about Tanya - he is distraught. Charlie delivers the lager to Curly's house for Steve; Don buys some too. They end up playing poker and when Curly and Andy arrive home they end up joining in. Liz tells Jim about Steve but he doesn't believe his story. Raquel is worried about Des; in the middle of the night he creeps downstairs and

Des is still ranting to Alex, telling him to leave - Alex doesn't realise what is going on. Unseen by Des, Raquel arrives and hears everything. The poker game at Curly's is still going on. Raquel runs to the Rovers, gets Bet out of bed and tells her everything. Meanwhile Alex is getting ready to leave and is calling Tanya names. He and Des start fighting - it continues in the cafe. When Alex leaves Des thinks that it's all okay but Tanya tells him its all over and that he has ruined everything. Des leaves. Bet lets Raquel stay the night and the next day she tells her Tanya is sacked and Des is barred. Alma and Gail arrive at the cafe - Alma goes to see Tanya and tells her she has to leave even though she and Alex have split up. Bet and Raquel go to collect her clothes - Des isn't there. Charlie arrives at the Rovers before Bet can talk to him properly. Tanya arrives - she insists that Bet talk to her. She tells her that she and Alex have finished, that its Des's fault, that he blackmai

Jim tells Steve that he doesn't want them to be enemies. Rita leaves for Blackpool with the Websters, telling Mavis to ask Alf for help if she needs it. Bet tells Tanya that she should start looking for another job. Alex is furious to find Des at work. He sacks him so Des threatens him with a tribunal. Bet is delighted when Charlie calls; she puts him to work behind the bar. Rita enjoys herself in Blackpool, playing with Rosie. Des apologises to Tanya and is horrified to see her bruised face. She tells him that he did it in the fight. He tells her that he's crazy about her but she isn't interested. The Websters and Rita are put out when their landlords, the Murdochs, row all the time. Curly is disgusted with the way Des has treated Raquel and offers her his support. Steve accepts a drink from Jim. Mavis struggles alone at The Kabin but refuses to ask Alf for help as he will take over. Kevin is furious when the Murdochs hoover at midnight. He tells Sally that they'll find somewhere else

Kevin is amazed when Sally falls for the Murdochs' tale of woe and ends up giving them a hand in the kitchen. Curly warns Des to keep away from Raquel and makes it clear that he despises men who hit women. Des thinks Tanya is the one who should be despised. Rita bravely rides a tram, taking Rosie along with her. Raquel is grateful when Charlie gets the rest of her stuff, including her portfolio, from No.6. She is touched that people are being so supportive. When Alex calls to collect his gear, Tanya tells him how Des hit her and is stunned when he tells her that she deserved it. She begs him to believe Des was blackmailing her but he tells her that he's not interested in her anymore; she's soiled goods. When Rosie's tea is inedible, Kevin rows at the Murdochs, telling them what he thinks of them. The other guests cheer him on. Raquel agrees to talk to Des. He tells her that he never hit Tanya and didn't force her into anything. Des breaks down when he sees the pain he's caused her and

The Websters and Rita settle into another guest house but Sally fears Rita thinks that they're taking advantage of her as she keeps handing out money to them. Alma tells Tanya that she wants her out of the flat in two weeks but Tanya makes her change her mind when she begs for a chance to make a go of her life. Rita assures Sally that she's having the time of her life but agrees to stop spending so much. Sally goes to see a fortune teller who warns her to keep an eye on Rosie. Raquel feels there must be something wrong with her as she can't keep a man. Vera misses Tommy and fears that she'll be a stranger to him. Des goes to Hartlepool to get away from everything. Steve persuades him to part with a key so he can keep an eye on the house for him. Curly lets Vera take time off so she can go to Blackpool to see Tommy. Steve moves into No.6.

Deirdre returns from Morocco. Vera is amazed to see how much Tommy has grown. She stays at Shirley Henderson's and Doreen lets her take Tommy out. Denise feels out of control of her body and is annoyed when everyone says how wonderful Deirdre looks with her tan. Vera tells Doreen that she's doing a great job, bringing Tommy up. Ken is thrown by Deirdre's good humour. Liz guesses correctly that she had a holiday romance. Vera panics when she discovers Lester Fontayne is also staying at Shirley's. Reg feels fed up trapped in the shop, having to serve boring customers. Ken feels Denise is feeling jealous and insecure of Deirdre so he tells her that they should live together. She is too tired to talk. Vera visits the bingo hall where Lester is caller. She is thrilled when Lester remembers her. He is keen to note she's alone in Blackpool and tells her that fate has brought them together.

Reg is jealous to learn Bettabuy is introducing a share option scheme for management. He tells Ken that he should buy his flat at No.12, saying he'll reduce the price for him as he wants the flat at No.15a as a store room. Deirdre helps Mavis out at The Kabin. Steve spends £2,000 on a second hand XR2i Fiesta. He uses it to impress Fiona who agrees to go for a ride with him. Rita loses Rosie in the pleasure beach. Rosie tells a policeman and is reconciled with the Websters. Sally tells her off for running away. Steve plans to take someone on, cash in hand, at the unit. Ken is impressed with No.12 when Reg shows him around but tells him he has no intention of buying it. Reg suggests he rents it. Deirdre shows her holiday photos of Samir Rachid to Liz. Vera agrees to go dancing with Lester.

Vera is sad that she's having to go home but feels she won't be opening herself to temptations. Lester tells her that it's made his summer having her around for the week. She is alarmed by his sincerity. Don lives a bachelor's life as Ivy goes to a religious retreat. Mike gives Steve a water rates bill. Denise collapses in the Salon. Fiona rushes for Ken but Denise shrugs the faint off. She tells them that she doesn't want any fuss. Maureen is fed up when Reg keeps going to the cash and carry. Lester talks Vera into staying on in Blackpool for a few more days. Ken tells Denise that he's willing to rent No.12 but wants her opinion, assuring her that he's not expecting her to join him. Mike is jealous of Steve's flash car and ready money. Reg is thrilled when Ken agrees to rent No.12. Vera is put out when Jack doesn't seem to mind if she's away for another week. Maud suggests to Maureen that Reg might be seeing another woman. Maureen quickly convinces herself this is true. Deirdre writes

Vera tries to sneak off home but Lester stops her and tells her that she should continue the holiday and not care about what the neighbours think. Ken spends the day moving his stuff into No.12 but is angry that he's spent his entire life in the Street. Maureen fears Reg intends to move his fancy piece into the shop flat. Vera is intrigued when Lester tells her about his daughter he hasn't seen for twenty-five years. Ken feels trapped in the Street by Denise as he wants to see his child grow up. She tells him that he's still emotionally chained to Deirdre. Maureen gets drunk at lunchtime. Vera is flustered when Lester tells her that he's thinking of settling down. Deirdre tells Emily about her holiday romance and is grateful when she accepts the thought of Samir Rachid. When Reg returns after a day's absence, Maureen accuses him of being with a woman. He swears there's no one else. Deirdre is grateful when Curly agrees to interview her for a job. Denise gets Fiona to call for an ambula

Ken is horrified to discover that Denise has spent the night in hospital after losing blood. Andy asks Curly to let him sit-in on the job interviews for experience. Denise rests in hospital, relieved that the baby is alright. Ken thinks their row brought on the pains. She is grateful for his support. Deirdre is embarrassed by Curly's patronising interview technique, implying that she's thick and past it. She walks out, saying she'll see him later. Des returns home to find Steve in the middle of entertaining Fiona. He tells Steve to pack his bags but Steve wins him round by pointing out that he needs the rent. Curly tells Deirdre she doesn't have to interview - the job's hers. She's grateful. Lester tells Vera that he doesn't want their dream to ever end. Raquel is upset to see Des back in town. Maureen struggles alone at the shop all day, telling Reg that she's had enough of the place. He is pleased by her reaction. Denise breaks down as she tells Ken that she's lost the baby.

Maureen refuses to let Reg step foot out of the shop. Des puts his "For Sale" sign back up. Lester tries to lure Vera away from Jack, offering her a bungalow in Filey. Vera fights the temptation. Denise is distraught over the baby. Mike is bothered by letters from the Spanish Government. He ignores them thinking that they're after him for tax on his land. Vera is stunned when Lester is sacked. He packs and tells Vera he's going to Filey and begs her to come with him. She refuses and waves him off, promising him that she'll never forget him. Raquel signs up for another modeling course in Croydon to get away from Des. Maureen is furious when Reg escapes whilst she's in the stockroom. Des asks Raquel to accept his apology but she refuses to forgive him. She tells him that she'll get over her pain but he'll always have to live with who he really is. Curly sees him off. Reg reveals his plan to Maureen - sell the shop and flat as Eric Firman has offered him a job running his freezer business

Curly is fed up that Raquel has gone to Croydon. Maureen refuses to give the shop up; she enjoys working it. Denise lets Ken preen about having twins before telling him that she has twins in her family too. They suffer mixed emotions of grief and delight. Vera hides a photo of her with Lester. Denise worries about the Hair Salon losing trade. Des is shocked to hear that Raquel has left. He tells Vera that he feels like poison. Maud likes the idea of Maureen retiring as they'll spend all day together. Fiona is fed up when Ken suggests the Salon is closed. She feels they should get a stylist in so Ken persuades Audrey to help out. Denise is horrified at the thought. Liz visits Denise and comforts her when she breaks down over her dead baby. Liz admits she feels jealous that she's still got another. Denise is jealous that Liz held her baby in her arms. They console each other.

Reg starts work at Firman's Freezers. He leaves Maureen running the shop down until it can be sold. Vera tries to secure Rita and Sally's silence over what they saw in Blackpool. Audrey has a great time at the Hair Salon trying all the beauty treatments as Fiona has cancelled all the appointments. Denise realises that Audrey is not the right person to help out and tells Ken to get rid of her. Alf is annoyed that Audrey is working as she can't help him open a precinct. He drags her off when Ken tells them that Denise has decided to close the Salon for a few days. Fiona is fed up that there's no work to do. Maureen refuses to close the shop until 8.00pm, telling Reg they have an obligation to their customers. Maud pledges her support.

Fiona and Denise agree to rent out a chair to another stylist. Des asks Tanya why she's spreading lies about him but she tells him that it's his fault everything's gone wrong. Maureen is fed up when a "For Sale" sign is erected on the shop and she is questioned by customers. Jack finds the photo of Vera and Lester in her handbag and is devastated. Vera tells him she met Lester by chance and only had a drink with him. Jack accuses her of planning the whole holiday so she could see him and is furious that she stayed on extra days to be with Lester. She is forced into telling Jack that Lester wanted her to leave him. He tells her it's obvious that she wishes she'd gone off with Lester. Don is fed up with Ivy away on retreat and showing no signs of returning. Denise returns from hospital and refuses to stay at Ken's flat. Vera begs Jack to believe nothing happened and forgive her as she's forgiven him for his women. He makes her tear up the photograph. Reg laughs at the thought of Maureen

Maureen takes the shop off the market. Stylist Jon Welch starts at the Hair Salon - Fiona is attracted to him. Des contacts a solicitor so he can sue Alex for unfair dismissal. Bet is pleased when Charlie tells her that he enjoys working at the Rovers and doesn't want to drive anymore. Mike refuses to open the letters from Spain. Vicky tells Bet about her plans to visit a friend and is trapped into agreeing to let Charlie drop her off as he'll be going that way. Mike tells Alma that the bank have threatened him with a bankruptcy order if he doesn't repay all his loans. They start to bounce his cheques. Steve is jealous of Fiona being around Jon. Alex tells Des he'll tell the tribunal that Des stole from him and was a lousy manager. Des tells him that he'll drop the case if he receives compensation but Alex tells him there will be consequences. Charlie helps the Baldwins translate the letter, telling them a road is to be built on Mike's land and that he's being offered £70,000 compensat

Mavis is furious when Derek cancels a picnic to have a meeting with Angela. Deirdre is thrilled to receive a passionate letter from Samir Rachid. Alf shows Maureen the ropes at the Cash and Carry. Bet tells Charlie about her baby and Martin Downes' death to explain why she watches over Vicky. Mike gets Charlie's translation verified and buys two tickets for Spain. Alma is delighted but Gail is fed up at the prospect of running the cafe alone. A man called Sean Skinner hunts for Des. Steve stalls him fearing he's one of Alex's heavies. Liz advises Deirdre not to let a holiday romance run her life but Deirdre refuses to listen, asserting that she and Samir had something special. To prove to herself that Samir isn't just after her money she phones him but is told he isn't available. Gail and Alma rope Audrey into helping at the cafe. Derek is bitter when Angela makes him mow her three-and-a-half acre lawn. Mavis is furious and accuses him of being in slavery. She storms off and joins Emil

Steve's car is broken into and his £200 radio is stolen. Des fears one of Alex Christie's mob thought it was his. Deirdre wants to see Samir Rachid but hasn't any money to send him for a ticket. Des tells Alex there's no need for heavies but Alex doesn't know what he's talking about. Deirdre asks Mike for a £300 loan but he tells her that he has no spare cash until he's completed the Spanish deal. Des is amazed when Sean Skinner offers him a job as he admires the way he thumped Alex, his rival. Audrey helps at the cafe as Alma and Mike fly out to Spain. Charlie drives Vicky to her friend's in Warwickshire in his truck. Deirdre asks Liz for the money but she refuses to help her make a fool of herself. Vicky admits to Charlie she's going to an all-night rave in Worcester; she said a friend's in Warwickshire as an excuse to Bet. Maureen and Maud clear out unused stock and Alf gives them tips on what sells. Charlie is upset that Vicky lied to him but agrees to take her to Worcester. He is

Derek belittles Mavis's art by saying it's a pathetic attempt to express herself. Des agrees to manage Sean's new Betting Shop on Rosamund Street. Charlie tells Vicky that he'll keep quiet about her rave if she doesn't tell Bet about his court case. Mavis and Emily enjoy painting on the outing to Rivington Pike in Saddleworth and befriend librarian Roger Crompton. Mavis finds Roger attentive and gives him tips on his work. Derek cuts the lawn at No.4 by hand with shears to prove to Mavis that he cares for her. Deirdre is thrilled when Emily writes her a cheque for £300, assuming she wants money to pay bills. Deirdre accepts the money guiltily. Mavis is touched by the lawn and the salmon dinner Derek has prepared for her. He tells her that she is the light of his life.

Vicky tries to figure out Charlie's feelings for Bet but he isn't forthcoming. Andy is surprised when Paula Maxwell turns up at Bettabuy looking for holiday work. Curly tells Andy he won't employ her as she has no experience. Andy begs him to, as a favour. Gail decides to visit Ivy to find out when she's returning. Curly refuses to employ Paula when Andy reminds him of all the assistants he's had relationships with. Alf and Audrey visit Mrs Jobson on her 100th birthday. Alf tucks into her cake and is horrified when she turns out to be an ex-neighbour who remembers him as a greedy little boy - "Fat Alfie". Tanya is horrified when Bet lifts the ban on Des, recognising it makes sense to have him as a customer as he'll be running a local business. Bet tells Tanya that she isn't bothered about her feelings, just Raquel's. Vicky confesses to Bet about the rave before telling her about Charlie's court case. Vicky is upset that he hasn't told Bet himself and fears he's after a cosy set-up.

Vicky fears that Bet will finish with Charlie. Andy sulks over the Paula situation, refusing to help Curly out over staffing problems. Mark searches for Mike and is disappointed to discover that he's in Spain. Curly demands respect and help from Andy before telling him they will employ Paula. Vicky is upset to see how cosy Steve and Fiona have become. Mavis attempts to paint in the garden but is disturbed by noisy neighbours and Derek who eats part of her still-life. Sean finds Tanya attractive but Des warns him that she's trouble. Gail visits Ivy and realises she never wants to return. She breaks the news to Don who tells her that he's not going to change Ivy's mind; he's glad she's found some happiness. Paula is delighted when Andy tells her the job is hers. She tells him that she admires what he's made of his life. After Charlie's court appearance Bet lays into him, accusing him of seeing her as insurance only. She refuses to let him use her but is stunned when he reveals that despi

Vera is stunned to learn that Ivy is not planning to return home. Charlie tells Bet that he wants to live with her, work at the Rovers and get to know her but she must trust him. He feels it has to be all or nothing. Rita stops Mavis selling cigarettes to Nicky's pal Gary Ryan. He and Nicky go elsewhere as they are desperate for fags. Vicky apologises to Charlie for causing problems but he thanks her for bringing it all out into the open. Bettabuy store detective Jackie Quinn is alarmed to see Reg spying on the frozen food. She alerts Curly who throws him out of the store. Bet wants a solid relationship with Charlie but is held back by the fear of losing her independence. Rita advises her to hang on to Charlie whilst she's got him. Bet tells Charlie that she wants him to stay.

Mavis compiles a still-life to take to the art class to please tutor Edwin Davis. Paula starts work at Bettabuy, under Vera's tutelage on shelf-stacking. Emily stops going to the art class as she's so busy. Mavis feels the real reason is she has no talent. Nicky is embarrassed when Ken catches him leering at Fiona. Samir Rachid phones Deirdre to say he can't come as he needs more money. Andy is furious to discover Vera has been smoking instead of teaching Paula and ticks her off. She resents his tone and accuses Paula of being a sneak. Audrey warns Gail not to cook meals for Don as he might take advantage. Des tells Sean about his affair with Tanya. Roger Crompton gives Mavis a lift to the art class where she is put out to find someone else's still-life has been accepted. Later on she wants to introduce Roger to Derek but he is out drinking. The meal goes badly when Martin and Nicky argue. Des decides to call Tanya as witness in the tribunal.

Mavis is cross when Derek puts down her artistic friends, saying they all must be oddballs. He is amused to think Mavis might be trying to make him jealous by having a male friend. Nicky plans to sell his old computer gear for a CD-ROM but Martin refuses to let him as the system is too expensive. Paula is impressed by the way Andy handles the workforce. Nicky is horrified when Betty catches him smoking with Gary Ryan. Emily decides to spend a few weeks in Bridlington with her sister. Deirdre asks her for another £300 and Emily willingly gives it to her. Audrey tries to brighten up working at the cafe by serving cappuccinos but the customers aren't keen. Betty tells Gail about Nicky smoking. Gail is furious and wants to lay into him but Martin stops her, saying he'll give Nicky an illustrated talk on the dangers of smoking. Deirdre phones Samir to say she's sending the money as she wants to see him as soon as possible.

Nick feels that he's got away with smoking as the Platts haven't mentioned it. He refuses to steal fags from The Kabin when Gary Ryan becomes desperate. When Gary meets Martin, Nicky explains he's not his real dad. Audrey gets excited over an official visit to France to take part in a black pudding contest. She is disappointed when after translating the itinerary Ken tells her that she won't see Paris. When Gary asks questions about Brian Tilsley, Nicky paints a romantic picture of him as a tough, smoking biker. Gary thinks it's awesome that Brian was murdered. Derek is horrified when Mavis shows off her new sable paint brushes. Martin borrows literature and photographs from the hospital to show Nicky the side affects of smoking. Paula flirts with Andy but he tells her that he isn't ready for any emotional entanglements. She is hurt that he's not interested. Nicky resents Martin's interference and tells him that he's no right - he's not his dad.

Gail is upset by the way Nicky has hurt Martin. With Emily away, Percy cleans the house. Gail tries to make Nicky that see Martin is a wonderful father but Nicky feels that Brian would have been better. She orders him to apologise to Martin. Steve is miffed when Andy passes his driving test first time. Deirdre is delighted when Samir rings to say he's on his way. Nicky accuses Martin of bossing him about and making him work too hard in his holidays. Paula fears that Curly fancies her when he follows her around all day. Tanya is horrified when Des tells her that he's calling her as a witness at the tribunal.

Deirdre takes two weeks off work and cleans the house ready for Samir. Tanya gets the order from the tribunal. She is upset as she doesn't want everyone knowing her business and fears the papers will pick the story up. Percy encourages Curly to court Paula as he obviously finds her attractive. Alf makes Gail see that Nicky has been affected by Ivy's stories of how wonderful Brian was. Tanya begs Alex to help get her out of the tribunal. He suggests that she lies to the court and refuses to do anything to help her. Insolent Nicky plays loud pop music to annoy the Platts. Sarah gets upset by all the rowing. Martin feels that Nicky will eventually come round but Gail shouts at Nicky for his rudeness. She is upset that he's turning into a boy she doesn't know. Deirdre grows alarmed when Samir is held by Immigration at Manchester Airport. Tanya asks Des to drop her from the case but he tells her that he'll enjoy seeing her in court. Deirdre is quizzed about her relationship with Samir and i

Deirdre fears that Samir won't like her anymore but he is thrilled to see her again. Martin makes an attempt to befriend Nicky but all he wants to do is have a new computer system. Curly lusts after Paula and is pleased when Andy assures him that he's no longer interested in her. Curly tells Paula he'll help her up the Bettabuy career ladder if she'll have a drink with him. She isn't interested in either him or Bettabuy. Vera tells her that Curly is obviously sexually harassing her. Alf and Audrey attend a black pudding tasting contest to choose a pudding to represent Weatherfield in France and bring contestant Fred Elliott back to the Rovers afterwards. Martin catches Nicky packing his computer games up to sell. He tries to stop him but Nicky tells him that he has no right. Martin gets drunk to shut out his problems. Don tells Martin that Nicky has obviously found his weak spot - Brian. Vera tells Curly she's disgusted with him for leering after Paula and abusing his position. Gail is

The Robertses go to France with the Weatherfield butchers. Gail is upset when Sarah Louise wets the bed. She fears that she's becoming anxious over all the rows. The Baldwins return from Spain. Mike ignores the fact he's lost half of his money and celebrates the £70,000 he's managed to retrieve. Nick tells Martin that he's never going to do anything he says. Gail is touched when Alma gives her a wad of money - her profits for the two weeks she's been away. Mike calls on Maggie and is stunned to discover that she's getting married and moving to Felixstowe. She introduces him to her fiancé, Gerry Woodward. Butcher Fred Elliott tries to get on the best side of Alf as he wants his puddings to win. He bribes Alf with food to get himself a place in the Limo. Audrey is sickened as he and Alf discuss offal. Maggie tells Mike that Mark is happy with the move and likes Gerry's yacht. Deirdre faces the neighbours, taking Samir into the Rovers. She introduces him to Ken who wishes her well. Samir

Des worries that Tanya will lie in court and she'll be believed. Gail wants to give her money to Nicky for a computer but Martin refuses to let her. Mike pressurises Alma into agreeing to let Mark live with them if he wants to. Des celebrates when Alex offers £1,500 settlement, out of court which he accepts. Audrey is flattered when Fred Elliott gives her money to buy some French lingerie but she refuses to accept it. Mike is stunned when Mark tells him that he wants to live in Felixstowe and can't wait to leave Oakhill School as he's never had any friends there. Nicky considers changing his name to "Tilsley" but Don makes him change his mind, pointing out how hurt Gail would be. Gail gives Nicky the money to update his computer. Alf gets on well with the French Mayor until Fred attempts to bribe a judge to ensure his pudding wins. A row erupts with Alf standing up for Fred and England - he untwins Weatherfield and Charleville.

Tanya is stunned when Des tells her that Alex has settled out of court. He points out Alex must have feared the court would have seen through her lies. Fred Elliott brings steak round to Audrey when he thinks Alf is out. He is thrown when Alf appears and backs off. Martin doesn't know how far he can go with disciplining Nicky as he's not his own. Tanya is upset when Bet reminds her that she's only staying on at the Rovers under sufferance. Charlie sympathises with her, saying they're both on probation. Mark tells Mike to stop seeing things in black and white; he'll visit in the holidays and still be part of his life. Mike is moved when Mark tells him that he means a lot to him. Des warns Bet that Tanya is nothing but trouble. Martin is stunned when Nick tells him that Gail gave him money to upgrade his computer. Paula considers going touring in Goa with some friends rather than returning to Manchester University. Andy tries to talk her out of it, saying it's a mistake to leave Universi

Bet dreams that Raquel is in trouble and begins to worry about her. Jack dreams he was banged on the head, he takes it as an omen to back "Blunt Instrument". Curly is fed up when Andy gets a glowing management assessment. Andy isn't impressed by it as he doesn't want to be stuck at Bettabuy. Martin suspects that Nicky is being awkward as he's having problems at school. He gets a copy of his maths book to see if he can help. Jack puts the electricity money on "Blunt Instrument" and loses it all. He tries to cancel the bet with Des but is too late. Curly asks Paula not to unsettle Andy with talk of Indian holidays. He tells her how important he feels it is to provide good food for people. Martin tries to help Nicky with his maths homework but Nicky resents his interference, saying he's not thick. Gail orders Martin out of the house when he calls Nicky a spoilt brat. Andy buys a second-hand car. He gets annoyed when Curly tells his parents about his good standing at Head Office. Vera goes

Maud puts a bet on one of Steve's dead certs. Curly asks Paula round for a meal and she accepts, assuming Andy will be present. Bet tracks Raquel down to a pub where she's working. She phones up and is put out when the manager refuses to let her speak to Raquel. Liz and Jim leave to holiday in Ireland. Alf speaks to the Councillors, convincing them that Weatherfield has been insulted and they should un-twin. Andy is upset when Curly tells him that he's entertaining Paula. He takes an overnight bag to No.11 meeting Paula on the way. She is alarmed to discover the meal is going to be just her and Curly. Andy persuades her not to waste the night and entertains her at No.11. Gail urges Nick to try and accept Martin, telling him they're tearing her apart. Andy is happy when Paula tells him that she's cancelled Goa. She spends the night with him. Alf is stunned when Audrey tells him that Brian Bowes has found out that Fred Elliott is more than capable of bribing officials and has a reputatio

Curly is horrified to see Paula and Andy leaving No.11 together in the morning. Ken tells Gail he'll find out for her if Gary Ryan is a bad influence. Deirdre and Samir spend his last day at home together. Andy tells Curly that he didn't plan to take Paula away from him. Curly accuses him of setting him up. Fred Elliott gives Alf best steak before asking for the tender for school meals. Alf gets angry and tells him he'll get no more Council tenders. Charlie tires of his rig and decides to sell it. Ken gives Samir a farewell present - a book on Lancashire. He tells Deirdre that he likes Samir. Alf asks the Chief Executive not to untwin. He is congratulated on being magnanimous. Gail is stunned to learn that Nicky is deemed a bad influence on Gary. Don sees that Nicky is fed up at home and lets him eat at No.5 to get some space. Charlie tries to buck Tanya up when Bet continues to put her down. At the airport, Deirdre breaks down, telling Samir it's obvious that once he gets on the plane

Samir tells Deirdre that he doesn't want her supporting him. When Kevin has to work, Rita goes along to antenatal classes with Sally. Bet goes to Croydon to find Raquel leaving Charlie and Tanya running the pub. Don suggests to Gail that Nicky stays with him for a while as he thinks he's feeling neglected. Steve wins £300 on one race and puts it all on another. Des has to lay the bet off as the shop's limit is £1,000. Raquel is run ragged by pub manager Mike Murphy and is thrilled when Bet turns up. She tells Bet that she's saving up to have her nose shortened and plans to stay in London for work. Steve is delighted with his £3,700 win but Sean is furious. Bet isn't taken in by Raquel's talk of the good life. Tanya tells Charlie he's becoming very domesticated and it doesn't suit him. Tanya tells Charlie that he's her type and it's a shame he's spoken for. Nicky finds some of Brian's weights and tries to use them so he can have muscles like his dad. He confesses to Don that he wishes B

Bet wants Raquel to do well in London but wishes she'd return home. Des is annoyed when Jack implies he gives Steve racing tips. Curly tries his best to break Paula and Andy up at work. Andy can't stand the thought of being under Curly's thumb all winter. He writes his resignation, deciding to return to University. Raquel turns up, asking to stay for a while. She tells Bet how a photographer told her and the agency she was useless and she was thrown off the course. She begs her not to tell Tanya. Bet agrees but puts Charlie in the picture. Andy moves out of No.7 and back to No.11. Mavis doesn't tell Derek when she draws a naked man at the art class. Samir tells Deirdre he is unhappy living off her and wants to find work. Deirdre begs him not to as it's against the law. He tells her he'll only stay if he can work. Mavis is astonished when instead of sketching the nude Roger Crompton draws her. Tanya is stunned to see Raquel back and tries to ferret out of her why she’s returned. Curly i

Tanya thinks that Raquel's returned after an abortion so Charlie tells her about Raquel being thrown off the modeling course. Andy is put out when Curly coldly accepts his resignation. Mike is horrified when Steve rents the flat next to him. Des tells Raquel he's gone through agony since they split. He admits he was obsessed with Tanya. He offers her the £1,500 he got from Alex. She tells him to keep it for the next girl whose heart is broken. Raquel is sent a copy of the brewery calendar. She is pleased when everyone says she looks wonderful in it. Jack hangs it in the bar. Rita is impressed that Mavis drew a naked man. Gail misses Nicky and is upset to see how well he gets on with Don. Tanya tells Charlie that she's fed up of being treated as the villain in the Rovers. Samir gets a job, waiting on at a Moroccan restaurant. Derek is surprised to learn Mavis has painted a nude but assumes it was a woman. Tanya is upset when all the men say how beautiful Raquel looks and tells the custo

Samir starts work at The Casablanca, Deirdre fears they'll never see each other. She admits she borrowed the money for his fare and he swears to pay it all back. Bet is furious with Charlie for telling Tanya about Raquel's misfortune. He tells her she shouldn't have sacked Tanya. Mavis keeps her nude picture at The Kabin as she doesn't want Derek to see it. Alma tells Tanya she saw her upset Raquel and if she misses one rent payment she'll be evicted. Derek sees the picture when Rita views it, he tells Mavis it isn't very good as it looks more like a man than a woman. Tanya tries to put her side to Bet but Bet refuses to listen, upsetting Charlie who is convinced Tanya did not mean any malice. Bet throws her out. Charlie tells Bet he hates the way she treats people, him included. Don tells Nicky he's welcome to stay as long as he obeys the house rules. He tells Nick that Brian hated smoking as it wrecks health. Curly cooks Raquel a meal and tries to buck her up, telling her she's due s

Bet apologises to Charlie for being such a bitch and she tries to explain how difficult it is looking after all the staff. He feels guilty about his feelings towards Tanya. Andy and Curly agree to be friends again, Curly envies him his freedom. Emily returns and is intrigued to hear that Deirdre has a young lover. Bet is pleased when Raquel returns to work behind the bar. Tracy returns to No.1 with her washing and is startled to find Samir there. She assumes that he is a lodger until he explains the situation. He is glad to meet her but she is disgusted. Tanya assumes that Charlie views her as a one-night stand but he assures her that he cares about her. Emily guesses her £600 was spent on Samir but doesn't mind. She is pleased for Deirdre. Mavis is amused when Derek finally realises that her painting is of a man. Tracy tells Deirdre that she's disgusted with her and her toy boy. Deirdre refuses to let her spoil things this time, telling Tracy that she's sick of her coming round just w

Bet is thrilled when Charlie makes final arrangements to sell his rig. He struggles with being unfaithful. Tracy meets Ken and tells him what she thinks of the Deirdre and Samir situation. He agrees with her that Samir is much too young for Deirdre. Charlie tells Tanya that he can't cope with all the lies so he's leaving with his truck and taking a job in Hamburg. When asks if she can tag along he agrees. Don talks Nicky into having a family tea at No.8. Deirdre is furious when Tracy tells her that Ken agrees with her - she's making a fool of herself. Deirdre tells Tracy about Denise being pregnant. Andy leaves Bettabuy. Tracy tells Ken and Denise that they're disgusting and as bad as Deirdre. Charlie picks Tanya up and is all for stealing off into the night but she persuades him to face Bet. The Platts try to get Nicky to stay but he refuses. To stop a row, Gail tells Nicky that he doesn't have to stay. Martin is annoyed by her weakness. Bet is horrified when Tanya tells her that she'

Bet tells the Rovers' staff that Charlie is working away in Hamburg. She can't face the public, fearing they'll all have guessed. She tells Raquel how Tanya got back at her by stealing her man. She feels humiliated and Raquel tries to comfort her. Mike offers Kevin work chauffeuring. Band manager Marcus Saunders gives Steve a huge order to make merchandise for a UK tour. Steve bluffs his way through the deal, saying he can handle it. Don tells Gail he'll tell Nicky he's working nights and then he'll have to return home. To bring Bet out of herself, Raquel suggests a tips contest. Jack joins them. Steve works out he needs £20,000 to clinch the deal. Don tells Nicky he'll have to go home as he's working nights. The barstaff rush around trying to please the customers for tips. Roger Crompton has tea with the Wiltons and feels for Mavis, married to insensitive Derek. Raquel and Bet draw equal in the tips contest. After hours they spend the winnings on cocktails. Raquel smokes to practice f

Raquel and Bet are hung-over. The Platts celebrate their third anniversary. Nicky is suspicious about Don working nights and feels it's a ploy to get him back home. Raquel tells Betty that Charlie has left for good and Bet needs their support. Ken feels he's let Tracy down and tries to talk to her but she isn't interested. She accuses him of breaking her life up when he had his affair with Wendy Crozier. She tells him that she'll never forgive him for being a lousy father. He is devastated by her attack. Alma is furious to discover that Tanya has left, owing two weeks rent. The bank refuses Steve a loan because of his criminal record. Kevin refuses to chauffeur as the baby is due any day. Steve plans a flat-warming party. He invites the Baldwins but Mike declines, annoying Alma. She tells him that she's sick of him treating her like a doormat. Gail is upset when, instead of coming home, Nicky goes to stay with Gary Ryan for the night.

Steve tells Fiona that the point of the party is to get Mike in the right mood for a financial proposition. He calls the party off as Mike refuses to attend. Raquel begins to think that Des didn't stand a chance when Tanya got her claws into him. Alma is furious when Mike spends £9,500 on a second hand Mercedes for the business. She tells him that she hates the way he never consults her. When Alma asks about Tanya's whereabouts Bet tells her that she's run off with Charlie. Denise advises Ken to ignore Tracy, feeling she's just being immature. He tells Denise about Susan marrying Mike, explaining he is paranoid about daughters. To please Alma, Mike tells Steve they'll come to the party. He has little time to organise it so gives Fiona money to get food in. Raquel summons Vicky to the Rovers to look after Bet. Fiona gets annoyed when Steve orders her about and makes her wait on the other guests. Martin tells Gail that they should let Nicky live at No.5 until he gets bored. They agree to

Vicky and Raquel do their best to cheer Bet up but they only make her feel old. Jim and Liz return from Ireland to find Steve in his new flat and Andy unemployed. Mike is intrigued by Steve's merchandise deal and gets him to tell him all about it. He is impressed by his business plan but refuses to give him any capital. Denise tells Tracy that Ken did not tell her about the baby because she wanted it kept quiet. She asks her to forgive him. Derek escorts Angela to the North West High Achiever Awards which Reg and Maureen also attend. Roger Crompton persuades Mavis to let him sketch her in her house. He thanks her for opening doors for him and she glows when he tells her it's wonderful to have meaningful conversations with her. Raquel gives Curly ideas on decorating No.7. Derek has to comfort Angela when she doesn't win the award and is amazed when the winner turns out to be Norris.

Ken is horrified when Tracy tells him that she's going to London to doss down. She refuses his help, saying she hopes he lives in torment about her well-being. He is furious to hear Denise saw Tracy and blames her for Tracy leaving town. Derek can't understand how Norris is the North West's highest achiever. Bet receives a postcard from Hamburg and puts it up behind the bar. Raquel tests beds with Curly and he buys one just because she laughs in it. He is pleased when the assistant thinks they're newly-weds. Vicky returns to school when Bet assures her that she's fine. Mike decides he could make a good deal by doing business with novice Steve. Steve tells him it would have to be fifty-fifty. Curly and Raquel start to strip wallpaper, Raquel persuading him to go for crushed strawberry as the new paper. When Andy points out that it's not very "Curlyish", Raquel feels that she's pushed her views on him. Bet is upset as the postcard is really from Tanya - reading "Wish You Were Here". Ken

Mavis enters her picture 'Still Life with Biscuit Barrel' in the art class exhibition. She insists on driving Norris' old car to get some independence. Emily resents the way Mavis has taken over at the art class and doesn't find it enjoyable anymore. Mike and Steve settle the deal with the band manager. Mike refuses to let him waste money on machinery, instead telling Steve they'll sub-contract and use out-workers. Steve is forced to agree. Andy fears he's left it too late to get on a course. Mavis is flattered by Roger Crompton's portrait of her. He feels it brings out hidden passion and is thrilled to receive second prize. Derek views the exhibition and is furious to see the portrait.

Derek feels that his living room has been soiled by use as Roger Crompton's studio. He refuses to believe Mavis only sat there once. Raquel enjoys removing all of Curly's old wallpaper as it takes her mind off Des. Alf enjoys himself looking after the shop to give Maureen and Maud a morning off. He soon starts to feel trapped though as residents complain to him about the council. Mavis tells Derek they're not selling Norris' old car - she wants it. She gives him £500 for it. Steve misses Fiona and sends her flowers but she refuses to be bought. Curly has a new sofa delivered. Raquel sells the old suite to the delivery man for £10. Curly is horrified when Mrs Rogers confronts him with a file on him, saying that Kimberley Taylor and Elaine Fenwick have lodged sexual harassment complaints against him. She fires him on the spot.

Raquel tries to comfort desolate Curly and sends him off to the Job Centre. Charlie Whelan turns up and begs Raquel to help him talk to Bet and tell her how much he loves her and regrets being used by Tanya. Raquel urges Bet to talk to Charlie, telling her not to let Tanya ruin her life. The Job Centre has nothing to offer Curly. He gets depressed and sends the sofa back. Andy celebrates when he gets a place on a Combined Studies course. Bet meets Charlie at Courtney's Bar and gives him five minutes, during which time he begs forgiveness and swears he loves her. She wants time to think things over. Bet goes shopping as a cover for her absence and then returns to the Rovers, pours herself a stiff gin and ponders what to do.

Nicky is off school sick but manages to sort out Don's new video; Gail is suspicious that he is playing truant. Fiona is still avoiding Steve; Denise tells him to forget her. Curly is despondent when his sofa goes back. Raquel reassures him of their friendship. Charlie returns to the Rovers to hear Bet's decision about their future - she regretfully tells him that she can never trust him again and he leaves. Roger Crompton gives Mavis the portrait he did of her but Derek is very rude to him and throws him out with the painting. Derek receives a letter from Angela's husband citing him as co-respondent in his divorce.

Mavis shows Derek the solicitor's letter citing him as co-respondent in the divorce between Angela and her husband. Gail spots Nick doing his paper round but as he was supposedly too poorly for school the previous day she wonders what's going on. Raquel attempts to cheer Curly up. Maureen offers Nick some work for extra money. Raquel gives Bet a chocolate to cheer her up. Mavis is droning on to Rita about Derek but Bet drags Rita off for lunch. Mike invites Alma out for dinner with her choice of restaurant. Derek is arranging flowers in a vase for Mavis however she comes in and accuses him of giving her second-hand flowers - flowers that were meant for Angela. Gail confronts Don about Nick - she is finding the situation difficult. Mike and Alma go to The Casablanca restaurant and find Samir working there. Derek and Mavis continue their argument. Mavis storms out and goes to Rita's flat for sanctuary.

Depressed Derek finds some consolation in listening to Wuthering Heights, saying that he knows how Heathcliffe feels. Mavis reads Wuthering Heights, feeling Derek is Cathy and she is Linton. Steve is upset to hear Fiona is going to Tenerife with a load of mates. Rita tries to persuade Mavis to return home as she thinks she's being stupid but Mavis sees herself as desolate. Derek finds out from Angela that her husband Mervyn is trying to get a lot of money from the divorce and that is why he's been cited. The Platts try to entice Nick on a night out in Blackpool to see the illuminations but he refuses to go. Gail is furious to see Don is letting him drink alcohol-free beer. Don thinks she's interfering so he gives Nick another can. Martin is annoyed by Gail's tone and the way she refuses to take Sarah Louise to Blackpool without Nick. Martin storms off to the Rovers. Steve makes the peace with Fiona by giving her his expensive sunglasses. Derek tries to take Mavis out to Haworth but she

Raquel knows she's given Curly the wrong idea and doesn't know what to do. Bet urges her to put him straight. Steve is upset that Fiona prefers her mates' company to his. Don tells Gail that she's going to have to trust him in the way he deals with Nick. Emily is embarrassed when Samir gives her money to pay back Deirdre's loan. Mike advises Steve to take Fiona away somewhere exotic, telling him to leave the business in his hands. Reg hears through the Bettabuy grapevine about Curly's sexual harassment. He tells Maureen who feels sorry for Curly. Mavis invites Roger Crompton to Rita's flat to apologise for the way Derek treated him. He advises her to stay clear of Derek. Reg assures Curly his secret is safe with him. Raquel tells Curly she only said he was lovely to cheer him up; she's not the right girl for him. He feels even more depressed. Rita gets rid of Mavis by advising her to stick to her house and get Derek to leave. Derek is aghast when she throws him out.

Derek stays at Norris's flat but Mavis convinces herself that he's with Angela. Curly accuses Raquel of being a tease and leading him on. Rita convinces Mavis that Derek can't have been unfaithful. It looks as if they will be reconciled until he discovers she has been entertaining Roger Crompton. Curly and Des make the peace. Curly tells him about the sexual harassment and is sick of the way he's such a failure with women. Derek admits to Norris that he knows Mavis hasn't been unfaithful but his pride gets in the way of accepting her friendship with Roger. Norris tells Mavis that Derek is staying with him but she refuses to believe him. Steve offers Fiona an alternative holiday in Miami. She is outraged and tells him to back off - they don't have anything strong going, just the occasional night together. Roger brings the portrait back to Mavis and hangs it on the wall. Deirdre surprises Samir by calling at The Casablanca. He is delighted but she is jealous of the young Moroccan girls h

Derek feels he's been pushed out by Roger Crompton. Norris becomes alarmed at the prospect of being stuck with Derek and suggests he moves away to escape Mavis's infidelity. Ken asks Don to keep an eye on Nick's homework and invites him along to Open Day at Weatherfield Comprehensive. Mike urges Steve not to give up on Fiona and suggests he buys a ticket for Tenerife himself. Gail is furious to hear Ken has talked about Nick's schooling with Don. Don tells her that he would appreciate a bit of support from her rather than her nagging and accusing him of being a bad influence on Nick all the time. She apologises to Don and assures him she does appreciate him. Derek catches Roger gazing into Mavis's eyes when he calls home. He accuses them of being lovers. Mavis has to stop Derek from hitting Roger when Roger accuses Derek of behaving like a swine. Mavis tells Derek the only way forward is for him to resign and never see Angela again but he refuses.

Mavis is furious when Angela's secretary summons her. She refuses to comply. Sally is fed up with being pregnant and feels she'll never go into labour. Fiona is furious when Steve tells her that he's booked into her hotel. She tells him to get lost and pours a pint over him. Mavis is stunned when Angela walks into The Kabin, insisting they talk. Mavis agrees, but only at her convenience. Rita is impressed by the way she handles her. Sally refuses to have the baby induced. Forceful Derek tells Mavis he's returning home but is shocked to hear she is to meet Angela. Angela tells Mavis that she's playing into Mervyn's hands by throwing Derek out. She urges Mavis to believe she does not want Derek; he was never a good lover. Incensed, Mavis throws her out, telling her that Derek was right when he said she resembled Hitler.

Sarah misses Nick, especially as she can't go trick or treating without him. Mike prepares to finalise the deal with Marcus Saunders and is stunned when Steve turns up as he thought he was in Tenerife. He talks Steve into finishing the last of the packing whilst he collects the money from Marcus. Maureen is horrified to find Curly is neglecting himself and the house. He tries to stop her but she announces she is going to clean it up for him. Mike tells Marcus that Steve was disappearing to Tenerife and closes the deal himself, taking the cheque and telling Marcus he can be relied on for future orders. Samir stays away from work as Immigration Officers have been checking up on the local restaurants. Don is surprised when Sarah packs a bag and asks if she can live with him. He takes her home to aghast Gail who realises just how much all the upheaval is affecting Sarah. Mavis admits to Derek that after having met Angela she now believes he hasn't been unfaithful. She tells him that if he

Bored Sally minds David for something to do. Maureen skives off work to clean for Curly. Boisterous David brings on Sally's contractions. Gail looks after the children whilst Kevin takes her into hospital. Sally is calm whilst Kevin panics. Steve is stunned when Mike gives him his cut - £493 as he was counting on £5,000. Mike shows him the accounts, including hire of his car, invoices for all his meals and his £20,000 back. Steve realises he's been used. Rita feels left out of things when she hears Gail is looking after Rosie. Norris tries to persuade Derek to move into a salesman's guest house. Deirdre and Samir have a romantic day together, walking in the park. She enjoys being in love. To get rid of Vera, Curly offers her money for working so hard. He is stunned when she insists on the going rate. Mike tells Steve that he's set up another order with Marcus Saunders which doesn't include him. Steve accuses him of cheating him out of £5,000.

The Websters are delighted as Sally gives birth to a daughter. Rita looks after Rosie and loves being involved with the family. Alma throws Steve out of the cafe when he starts talking about Mike conning him. Derek calls at No.4 to collect some belongings for his new bedsit and finds Harry dead in his cage. He is horrified thinking about Mavis' reaction and sets about burying him. Norris pops into The Kabin to tell Mavis her budgie is dead. The Websters bring the baby home and call her Lauren. The Wiltons are united in their grief over Harry. Mavis tells Derek they killed him with their bickering and hatred of each other. They embrace each other and accept their relationships with Angela and Roger Crompton. Des tries to bring Curly out of himself. Mike threatens to take Steve to court for slander if he continues to mouth off about him. In order to keep Samir in the country but to stop him working, Deirdre proposes marriage.

Samir is shocked by the proposal, embarrassing Deirdre. He feels that she's had the idea so he can work, not because she loves him. He refuses to use her that way. She withdraws the proposal. Rita is angry that she hasn't been invited to see the Websters' new baby yet. The Wiltons bury Harry. Derek tells Mavis that he does like her portrait. Raquel tries to interest Curly in helping out at the Rovers but he is aghast at the idea. Bet takes Andy on at the Rovers for part-time barwork. Sally thinks it odd that Rita hasn't called to see the baby. Samir is given the all clear at The Casablanca restaurant so he can return to work. Derek suggests to Mavis that they throw an anniversary party and invite Rita, Norris, Roger and Angela.

The Wiltons celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary and buy each other the same card. Deirdre is frightened of losing Samir. As Angela can't attend the dinner party, Derek decides to postpone it and spend the evening with his wife. Sally is disturbed when Rosie keeps calling Lauren "Sophie". Rita is thrilled when she is invited to see the baby. She goes to her building society and opens an account for Lauren, putting £1,000 into it. Raquel talks Reg into writing Curly a glowing character reference. The Websters decide to change Lauren's name to Sophie. They are amazed when Rita gives them the account. Seeing baby Sophie makes Jim think of Katherine McDonald. Mavis is thrilled when Derek gives her a new budgie, called Beauty.

Samir is promised a better paid job at The Casablanca. To please Raquel, Des offers Curly a job at the Betting Shop. The Wiltons prepare for their dinner party but he falters when Mavis tells him that she told Angela all he things he told her about Angela resembling Hitler. None of the guests like the food - polenta fritters and guinea fowl and find themselves united in their embarrassment of the devoted Wiltons. Deirdre tells Liz about her proposal and is hurt when Liz tells her she'd be stupid to marry Samir. Angela tells the Wiltons that Mervyn is off her back now and she wants to thank them. She gives them the use of her holiday cottage in Scotland. Curly takes Des' job. Des makes him feel he's doing him a big favour. The Wiltons are deflated when their guests leave early. Roger Crompton takes Rita for a drink in the Rovers only to find Norris and Angela already there. They are all embarrassed when the Wiltons pop in. Deirdre is stunned when Samir proposes to her, saying that he lo

Audrey enjoys taxiing her grandchildren around in the Mayoral limo. Percy thinks it's disgusting and a waste of taxpayers' money. Samir promises Deirdre that he will make her a happy woman. Curly starts work at the Betting Shop. Jack tries to get tips out of him but he refuses to cooperate. Samir's friend Omar Bemmani is delighted for him but stunned when he sees how old Deirdre is. Curly struggles with the punters as he is slow to take the bets. Percy complains to Alf about Audrey abusing public facilities. Jack takes advantage of Curly's slowness to push through a bet at 10-1 which should be 5-4. Deirdre is embarrassed when Omar shows his dislike of her. The Platts go to new childminder, Glenys Phelps, who teaches them manners. Alf warns Audrey to be careful how she uses the limo. Jack is put out when Curly pays out on 5-4, with Des warning him not to attempt fraud again. The residents shun Jack for trying to cheat Curly. Samir is forced to tell Deirdre that Omar thought she was too

Curly tries to stop the Betting Shop customers smoking. Sean tells Des he thinks Curly doesn't fit in. Denise enjoys being pampered by Jon Welch and Fiona. Rita is flattered when Roger asks her along to an art exhibition at the library. Steve's Community Service Officer, Christine Bullock, searches for him as he hasn't been doing his community service. Jim gives his new address to her. Sean tells Des to get rid of Curly when his slowness loses them custom. Tracy is horrified when Deirdre tells her that she's marrying Samir. Samir gets upset when Tracy tells Deirdre she's ridiculous and calls him a beach bum. Before he can sack Curly, Des is pleased when Curly resigns, saying he can't cope with rude customers and smoke. Tracy asks Denise to tell Ken that Deirdre is marrying Samir. Deirdre is upset that Tracy isn't happy for her and begins to believe that everyone is right; it is a silly idea. Ken is shocked when Denise breaks the news.

Samir asks Deirdre to give Tracy time to come round. Jim is furious to receive a postcard from Steve in Florida. Curly hears of interviews for food store chain Soopascoopa. Emily is shocked when Deirdre tells her that she's marrying Samir. Roger Crompton is stunned to be given a lift to the art show by the Mayor and Mayoress. Rita enjoys seeing his reaction but is nervous of the exhibition as she feels out of place. Alf is warned by Councillor Jerry Hindmarsh that there are going to be big cuts made at the Town Hall. Audrey is bored by the show and drinks in the Limo with Brian Bowes. Soopascoopa are impressed by Curly's CV and offer him an interview for a manager's job. Ken forces himself to congratulate Deirdre before warning her against marrying Samir, saying it's obvious they're only marrying to keep him in the country. He suggests it's all a reaction from what's happened between him and Denise. Deirdre is furious and throws him out. Alf sees Audrey laughing and flirting with Brian

Steve returns from holidaying in Florida and takes it in his stride that Christine Bullock is after him. When Percy criticises Deirdre's behaviour Alf lays into him, letting off pent-up anger. Steve collects Fiona from Manchester Airport. They are pleased to see each other. Jim urges Steve to sort out his Community Service problems but Steve refuses to worry. Ken asks Samir not to push Deirdre into marriage, saying the whole idea is a terrible mistake. Samir tells him to mind his own business. Alf agrees to be a witness at Deirdre's wedding. He orders Audrey to stop flirting with Brian Bowes but she feigns innocence. Ken tells Emily that Samir is only marrying Deirdre to get a meal ticket. He begs her to talk some sense into Deirdre. Emily tells Deirdre she can't witness the wedding as it's a sham and a lie and she can't be party to it.

Samir gives Deirdre a silver dollar - his lucky coin. Christine Bullock calls on Steve at the flat and tells him that she doesn't believe he is gainfully employed and gives him a week to prove to her that he has come to his wealth legally. At a cut-back meeting, Alf is popular when he suggests doing away with the Mayoral Limo. Gail is thrilled when Nick turns up for the evening, knowing Martin is working. Curly's management interview goes well. When asked about his marital status he tells them he is engaged to a girl called Raquel. He is put out when Raquel finds this hilarious. Bet lays on a hen night for Deirdre which she doesn't want as she knows everyone thinks she is making a fool of herself. Liz makes her question her motives and she decides everyone should be jealous of her landing Samir. Gail and Nick have a wonderful evening playing cards. When he falls asleep on the sofa she leaves him there. Audrey is horrified when Alf tells her they won't be using the Limo anymore - they'l

Gail is annoyed when Martin arrives home and Nick quickly returns to Don's house. Deirdre remembers her past marriages and wonders if she is doing the right thing. Mike lays on the Mercedes to drive Deirdre to the register office, wanting it to be a special day for her and a terrible one for Ken. Fiona is shaken when Steve tells her that unless he gets sorted with Christine Bullock he could go to prison. She urges him to stop playing at life and face up to his responsibilities. Ken apologises to Deirdre and wishes her well, saying she deserves some happiness. Gail accuses Martin of frightening Nick off. He feels like an intruder in his own home. Ken urges Tracy to attend the wedding, saying she'll regret it all her life if she doesn't. Alf and Liz witness the wedding as Deirdre marries Samir. Audrey, Jim, Mike, Alma and Bet attend. Halfway through Tracy turns up to see the vows but runs off immediately after telling her mother she looks nice. Fiona is pleased when Steve does some Commu

Steve is annoyed to hear Liz has asked Mike to help him get out of trouble with Christine Bullock. He tells her to mind her own business. Bet enjoys joking at Curly's expense by planning what to wear as his fiancée. Ken tells Rita he feels guilty - watching Deirdre make a fool of herself and not being able to stop her. Rita points out that Deirdre is no longer his business. Fiona advises Steve to swallow his pride and ask Mike for help. He asks Mike to rework the accounts and give him a copy so he can show Christine he made a vast profit on the deal. Mavis is shocked to discover Roger Crompton has befriended Rita and they are seeing each other platonically. She feels Rita isn't sensitive enough to be a true friend to Roger. Ken tells Denise he's feeling more and more excluded from her life. She accuses him of wanting her now Deirdre's off the scene. Curly is relieved when Bet tells him she's only joking. Mike gives Steve false accounts on the condition that Steve is on hand to work for

Maureen is pleased to celebrate her six-month anniversary running the Corner Shop. Audrey misses being attended to by Brian Bowes. Christine Bullock is satisfied with Steve's accounts and tells him that they'll put him in the clear. Maureen is put out when Maud celebrates in the Rovers with money from the till whilst she is stuck in the shop. Mavis is put out when Roger Crompton keeps talking about Rita all the time. She tells him that Rita can't cope with platonic relationships with men. Reg congratulates Maureen for running the shop when he felt she wasn't capable. They agree they've been too busy to think about each other. The Platts invite Nick to help them put up the Christmas tree in the café with Sarah and David. He turns up but fails to join in with them and watches sardonically from the sidelines. Steve is pleased when Fiona admits she likes him. Maureen falls asleep in the store room and is shouted at by Maud who tells her that thieves could have emptied the shop. Overwrought

Mavis is horrified to learn Roger wants to paint Rita's portrait. Raquel is upset when Andy puts the brewery calendar up and she takes it down. She hates looking at it as it reminds her of Des and that turns her into a wreck. She then considers the matter and refuses to let Des continue to ruin her life so she hangs the calendar back up and tells Curly that she will go to the Soopascoopa party with him. Maureen is sick of being stuck in the shop and starts to snap at the customers. Steve is mortified when Fiona finds out from Andy what his music tastes were as a teenager. Fiona thinks he was cute. Steve wins the jackpot on the British Legion fruit machine when committee member Jean Stanhope runs out of cash. Ken wants to talk about the baby but Denise is too fearful of giving birth. She blames him for the pregnancy and refuses to consider having him at the birth. Mrs Stanhope is furious that Steve has won the jackpot. She accuses Liz of being a cheat - first Jim won the raffle now Stev

Denise refuses to speak to Ken. Brian Bowes turns up at 5 Grasmere Drive and complains to Audrey that he's reduced to driving community buses now. He is stunned when she lets it slip that Alf got rid of the limo as he thought they were carrying on. He threatens to tell the papers so Audrey says that she'll persuade Alf to use the limo again. Steve asks Des if Sean has a job for Liz at the bookies but is told to ask again after Christmas. Fiona is astonished when Steve invites her to move into his flat. Denise contemplates moving away to escape Ken. Steve tries to give Liz £300 which he won on the horses, to make up for her losing her job. She refuses it afraid of where it came from. Deirdre calls at the DSS as she wants Samir to pay tax and be up front now they're married. Audrey threatens to resign if Alf doesn't get the limo back. He calls her bluff.

Audrey is confident that Alf will beg her to reconsider but he stuns her by telling the Council that she's resigned. Audrey warns Rita that she'll be next in line to be Mayoress and is pleased when Rita says she wouldn't do it. Gail is happy when Nicky says he'll spend Christmas at home. Fiona worries about losing her job and puts it to Jon Welch that he should buy his own Salon. Rita turns Alf down but he grows alarmed when Bet tells him that she knows just the woman. He fears she means herself. He asks Gail but she refuses. Reg tells Maureen that he wants them to have a life away from the shop. Samir is sacked from The Casablanca. Bet introduces Alf to his new Mayoress - Betty. He is happy to accept her. Audrey is less pleased.

Betty is thrilled and proud to wear the Mayoral chain. Samir gets another job, at a Spanish restaurant, with more money than before. Alf is proud of Betty as she is charming and dignified. Denise asks Jon to buy the Salon and offers him a good price. Curly and "fiancée" Raquel go to the Soopascoopa Christmas party. She wears Bet's engagement ring and enjoys the make-believe. Mavis is miffed when Rita takes Roger Crompton to the newsagents' ball. She thinks Rita is trying to buy his friendship. Jon Welch acknowledges it seems a good idea to buy the Salon but is reluctant. He tells Denise he'll think about it. Ken is disturbed to hear Denise is moving away. Raquel is touched by the way Curly cares for her and starts to believe they are engaged as it seems so natural. Audrey demands that Alf gets rid of Betty but he refuses to hurt her feelings. Raquel is stunned when Curly asks her to marry him.

Curly starts work at Soopascoopa and is forced to wear an American style uniform, complete with baseball cap. Jon Welch tells Denise that he can't buy the Salon - it's too much of a financial commitment. Bet takes Liz on at the Rovers to help out when Betty is carrying out Mayoral duties. Raquel tells Bet about the proposal. She likes Curly and is proud of him but doesn't love him. Maureen breaks down and tells Reg that she can't cope with the Corner Shop any more and wants rid of it. She is upset that he's always getting at her and she's still spending all day with Maud. She wanted to make a success of the shop but feels she's failed. Reg comforts her. Steve is pleased when Sean lets him open an account so he can ring bets in. Jon tells Fiona that he doesn't want to make more money as his ex-wife will be after it. Vera is thrilled when Jack's brother Clifford turns up. Jack isn't so impressed. Immigration Officers turn up at No.1 to interview Samir about working illegally. He and Deir

Jack wants rid of Cliff, who tells him that he's come to make up for all the harm he did him in the past. Cliff explains he's got a bad heart and hasn't long to live, a year at the most. Jack is touched but still not happy with his brother's presence. Emily is upset when Samir accuses her of setting the Immigration men onto him because he owes her money. Maureen leaves Maud at the shop all afternoon whilst she and Reg make love in a hotel. She lets her think she's been at the cash and carry. Vera enjoys the way Cliff flirts with her. She spoils him and upsets Jack by inviting him to stay for Christmas. She is flattered when he tells her he married a woman called Vera. Deirdre is annoyed when Samir's mother writes about meeting his "young" English bride and suspects he has lied about her age. Gail looks forward to a family Christmas and is furious when Martin admits he's going to be working on Christmas Day.

Clifford tries to get items on the tick at the Corner Shop. Maud is hurt to discover Maureen deceived her when she finds out about her illicit afternoon. Ken invites Gillian James to a school staff party as they're both partnerless. Maud threatens to resign from the shop but is stunned when Reg tells her that they're putting it on the market anyway. Maureen is upset by the way he breaks the news. Curly can't believe his luck when Raquel tells him that she will marry him. Curly tells Des the news, knowing that Raquel will never love him as much as she loved Des. Des is pained by the news. Deirdre and Samir are interviewed separately at the Airport. The officials try to get Samir to admit he entered the country by deception. He becomes aggressive and is taken away by the airport police. Ken takes Gillian to the Rovers where Denise sees them. Gillian gets annoyed and accuses Ken of using her to get at Denise. The residents congratulate Raquel and Curly. Deirdre returns home without Samir

Maureen is upset at the way in which Reg broke the news of the Corner Shop sale to Maud. Deirdre refuses to believe that Samir was violent at the airport and worries about him. Raquel feels positive about marrying Curly but is upset that her father doesn't seem interested. Maud boycotts the shop, fed up with no appreciation. Emily hears from the gossips that Samir has deserted Deirdre. Alma urges Ken to get on with his life without Denise but he hurts too much. Deirdre asks Alf to help Samir but he doesn't want to get involved. She misses having Emily to turn to. She is furious when Liz advises her not to fight for Samir anymore; he's brought her nothing but trouble. Deirdre asks Ken for advice but he tells her that it's not his problem. Cliff hints to Jack that he's got a stash of money. Deirdre is delighted when Emily calls round to comfort her. When she hears Samir has not deserted her Emily says it would be best if Samir did go back to Morocco. Deirdre begs her to help and give her

Maud accuses Reg of selling the shop to force her into decay. Maureen refuses to let her make her feel guilty and swears she'll work the shop alone. Mike gives Deirdre a lift to Manchester Airport and tells her to fight for Samir and offers her money if she needs it. He also gives her the name of a good solicitor. She collects Samir from the airport when he is released. Maud feels guilty about letting Maureen cope alone. Raquel is touched when Sarah asks to be a bridesmaid. Samir feels it's only a matter of time before he's deported but Deirdre urges him to be positive - they'll fight this together and win. Although initially suspicious, Maureen is pleased when Maud apologises and takes over at lunchtime. Maureen has a break and is amazed on her return to find Maud has employed Sally to help out 5.30-8.30 every evening to give them all a break although she is pleased at the arrangement. Maud confesses to Sally that she hopes they will change their mind about selling when they see how g

Jack has had enough of Vera treating Cliff well whilst neglecting him. He feels Cliff should pay his way. Raquel bores the staff as she goes on and on about her wedding. Bet asks her to drop the subject occasionally. To get out of spending Christmas Day at home, Steve tells his parents that he's eating with the Middletons. Fiona is annoyed as her parents have never met him. Mike urges Alf to put his weight behind helping Samir stay in the country. Deirdre and Samir see a solicitor friend John Finney but an angry Samir refuses to cooperate. He feels it's only a matter of time before he's deported. Vicky returns for Christmas. Deirdre rows with Samir about his negative attitude. Liz tackles Fiona about Christmas Dinner and is surprised when she tells her that it's all fixed up and Steve has been invited. A tipsy Alf tells Deirdre he'll help Samir officially if, and when, he's told to leave the country. Jack is stunned when Cliff asks to discuss the will as he wants Jack to have the lot.

Jack is put out when Vera gives him cigarettes for Christmas whilst Cliff gets a jumper. Gail gives Martin a rough time as he goes to work for the day. She entertains Don, the children and Audrey whilst Alf goes round the hospital with Betty. Percy is horrified when Phyllis tracks him down with some mistletoe. He is forced to kiss her. Martin comforts student nurse Cathy Power when she has to deal with her first death. Samir tells Deirdre he's not going to wait to be deported; he's going back to Morocco and expects her to go with him. After working Martin can't face going home so opens some wine with Cathy. When Deirdre refuses to live in Morocco, Samir tells her the officials are right; their marriage is a sham. Alf is disturbed when during the hospital visiting he spies Martin kissing Cathy. Jack writes out a will for Cliff to sign. Cliff insists everything is left jointly to Jack and Vera before signing it. Gail feels guilty about her behaviour when an exhausted Martin comes home. J

Martin feels guilty over his infidelity and suggests a family day out. Samir tries to make Deirdre see that she'd be welcome in Morocco but she is fearful of the change. Martin tries to ring Cathy Power. Whilst Jack works, Cliff takes Vera out for a slap-up meal. Tracy spends the day with Ken - she feels sorry for him now Denise has cut him out of her life. Liz tells Deirdre that she's a fool if she goes to Morocco and suggests she lets Samir go by himself. Deirdre is stunned when Samir gets flights for Friday but she feels she can't move until the house is sold as she needs the money. Vicky is upset to hear that Fiona and Steve are living together. Deirdre asks Mike to handle the sale of No.1 for her. He tells her that he'll go one better and buy it for £15,000 upfront and the difference when he sells it on. Deirdre can't believe it and tells him that he's wonderful. He tells her that he wouldn't do it for anyone else. He gloats to Alma about the effects his offer will have on Ken.

Mike drops heavy hints within Ken’s hearing that Samir is returning to Morocco. He goes round to see him and is stunned to hear that Deirdre is leaving too. Cliff has a narrow escape when a lump of stone cladding falls on him. Jack uses the incident to point out that Cliff could die at any minute. Cliff agrees to sign a new will. Martin apologises to Cathy Power for their one-night stand. She tells him there’s no harm done and to forget it. Curly buys Raquel an Edwardian engagement ring. Deirdre rings Blanche about the move. She fears that she'll never see her again. Jack is thankful when Cliff signs his will. He gets Kevin and Raquel to witness it. Ken breaks the news to Tracy who gets upset and accuses Deirdre of not caring about her. Ken is amazed when Deirdre tells him that Mike is taking over the house. Tracy attacks Samir, accusing him of ruining her life. Deirdre is amazed when Tracy breaks down and begs her to stay; she needs her. Martin takes Gail out to a restaurant where he

Deirdre is preparing to leave Weatherfield behind and start a new life in Morocco, but she knows that she has a few loose ends to tie up first. She explains to Samir she cannot leave without making things up with Emily. With Don working all hours, Nick is getting fed up with having to make his own tea and spend evening after evening alone. After a heart to heart with Gail, Nick decides that moving back into No.8 is not such a bad idea after all. Bet throws a leaving party for Deirdre and Samir at the Rovers. Raquel wants the world to know that she and Curly are in love and getting married. With Cliff's will safely written and signed, Jack has agreed to let him take charge of the house repairs but he has not expected Clifford to go quite so far and Cliff paints part of the stone cladding blue. Vera loves it though. Nick moves back in. Emily puts off Deirdre coming round as she doesn't feel well. Jim and Liz gives the Rachids a lift to the airport but not before Emily makes up with them.