Coronation Street (1960) Season 37

Coronation Street (1960)

The residents of Coronation Street are ordinary, working-class people, and the show follows them through regular social and family interactions at home, in the workplace, and in their local pub, the Rovers Return Inn. Britain's longest-running soap.

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37x01 Episode 3955 (1st January 1996)

01 January, 1996 8:00 pm

As Curly leaves for work there is a lot of banging from next door as Gary tries DIY on the radiator to plug the leak so they can have heating. Audrey is distraught to learn Alf has a video of him and Betty at Buckingham Palace. Alison and Denise depart for the sales. Mike asks Bill to convert a large flat into two smaller flats. Percy complains to Gary about the banging and offers to lend them an electric fire. Denise decides against buying a black dress on learning from Alison that Brian has a thing about black. Mike can't resist having a dig at Steve about his predicament. Audrey tells Alf that all is forgiven if he destroys the video. Percy and Alf investigate the noise from No.9; there is a scream from inside. Gary has electrocuted himself on Percy's fire.

37x02 Episode 3956 (3rd January 1996)

03 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Judy insists that Gary rests after his electric shock. Don goes off to see his barrister. Judy has to go into Curly's house to dry her hair. Bill and Jim uncover a cast iron fireplace whilst renovating Mike's flats. They decide to sell it but Jamie tells Roy that they are nicking it and tries to blackmail them for a fiver. Curly tries to persuade Anne Malone to stay on at Firman's Freezers after she informs him that she is planning to leave. Steve learns from Nicholas Wilding that it was his own supplier, Malcolm Fox, who informed the police about him. Rita is invited to Daniel's birthday party but declines. Jack admits to doing the wiring at No.9 and Vera gets steamed up about it. Don returns from seeing the barrister in jubilant mood but it doesn't last as he slumps back into depression.

37x03 Episode 3957 (5th January 1996)

05 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Bill looks over No.9 and tells the Malletts it needs rewiring. Judy is adamant that the Duckworths will have to pay any bills as they should have warned them. Curly interviews for an assistant manager. He is embarrassed to receive an application from Liz. He feels that Anne is the ideal choice and asks her to apply. Steve goes to see Malcolm Fox. Malcolm tells him that he had to name him as the police knew all about the operation. Anne doesn't want to be a boss but Curly begs her to apply. Denise throws a party for Daniel's birthday and is put out when the Dunkleys arrive. Brian corners her to tell her that he loves her and feels her enthusiasm is waning. Don has too much to drink and accuses Gail of trying to scare him off by thinking of telling the court about his phone calls. He tells her to do her worst. She is baffled by the outburst.

37x04 Episode 3958 (8th January 1996)

08 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Raquel tells Vera that she is only going to work dinnertimes so she can spend time with Curly. An electrician tells Judy it'll cost £685 to rewire No.9. Denise tells Brian that it's obvious he can't cope with their affair so she wants to end it. She has decided she wants Ken more and she doesn't want Brian calling round again. When Vera refuses to pay for the Malletts' rewiring, Judy calls her an old bag and is thrown out of the Rovers. Brian turns nasty and warns Denise that he might not be able to stop himself from telling Alison about them. Gary apologises to Jack for Judy's behaviour and invites him round to watch satellite TV. Sally is uncomfortable when Mavis tells her that Rita is very upset over their split. Curly is delighted when Anne applies to be assistant manager. He is embarrassed when he has to tell Liz that she didn't get the job.

37x05 Episode 3959 (10th January 1996)

10 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack goes against Vera's wishes and lifts the ban on the Malletts. Tricia gets a letter from the courts but ignores it. Vicky has a sad birthday, coming to terms with the knowledge that Steve lied to her. Roy gets a new job washing-up in a big hotel. To help Tricia out he buys her TV for £30. Jack takes Liz on to help out behind the bar. Gail is amazed when Don tells her that he's withdrawing his claim to the house. She is furious that he would think her capable of blackmail and assures him that she hasn't told a soul - not even Martin - about the calls. They agree to compromise and after a lot of debate decide that Don will buy the house from Nick for £12,000. Nick is thrilled. Deirdre wishes Ken luck when she hears he's marrying Denise. Steve suggests to Vicky that they could bribe Malcolm Fox to keep him out of the court case. He asks Vicky how much she thinks he is worth.

37x06 Episode 3960 (12th January 1996)

12 January, 1996 8:00 pm

The Duckworths are annoyed to receive the Malletts' rewiring bill. They refuse to pay it. Brian calls on Denise demanding to know why she's ended their affair. She explains that she is disgusted with herself. He tells her that she's disturbed and she'll never remain faithful to Ken. He is stunned when she tells him that she's marrying Ken. Vicky withdraws £3,000 for Steve to give to Malcolm Fox. She is horrified when Steve tells her that she must be the one to talk to Fox and ask him to change his statement. Nick signs over No.5 to Don and is given £12,000, to be put in trust until he is eighteen. Nick thanks Don and Don wishes him well with the money. Josie is relieved when Don feels that Ivy is now dead. Vicky goes to see Fox, unable to believe Steve is putting her through it all. She asks Fox to perjure himself in order to keep Steve out of prison. Fox takes the £3,000 and tells her that he'll want another £3,000 after the trial.

37x07 Episode 3961 (15th January 1996)

15 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Tricia worries about how she's going to cope with no money. Maud takes pity on Jamie and gives him a chocolate bar. Tricia accuses him of stealing it and hits him. Nicholas Wilding tells the McDonalds that the evidence against Steve is very damning and he may end up in prison. Steve and Vicky are relieved when Malcolm Fox tells the magistrates he mentioned Steve in his statement as a vendetta and that really Steve thought the scotch was clean. Alison tells Denise that she's been checking up on Brian and she's now certain he's been having an affair. Denise advises her to fight to keep her marriage going. The McDonalds celebrate when the police drop the charges against Stev

37x08 Episode 3962 (17th January 1996)

17 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve promises Vicky that he'll stay on the straight and narrow. Ken finds the police looking for Tricia. They explain that, in her absence from court, she's been sent to prison for a week by the magistrates and, if she isn't found, it could be longer. Ken fetches her from the Rovers. When she sees the police, Tricia tells Ken that he's a scumbag of a snitch. She is taken to prison for non-payment of her TV licence fine and for not attending court. Jamie is taken into care. Brian tells Denise that he loves her and can't bear the thought of her marrying Ken. He asks her to come away with him and live with him. Ken walks in on Brian telling Denise that he and Alison are finished. Ken asks Brian to stop upsetting Denise and to keep her out of his marriage problems. Denise is stunned when Brian explains that he can't as she is his lover

37x09 Episode 3963 (19th January 1996)

19 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Denise spends the night in her old flat. She begs Ken to forgive her and tells him that she doesn't want to leave him. He tells her that she was sick to betray her sister as she did. She tells him that she wants to marry him and is sorry for hurting him but he tells her that he doesn't want her as a wife. She is an unfit mother and he'll fight her for Daniel. The Platts receive a solicitor's bill for £1,200. Martin is adamant it's paid out of Nick's money. Alison calls on Ken as she doesn't know where Brian is. He delights in telling her about the affair. She confronts Denise and lays into her for ruining her life.

37x10 Episode 3964 (22nd January 1996)

22 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Audrey is thrilled to discover that Stephen is coming over from Canada on business. Gail and Alf are disturbed at the prospect of meeting him. Deirdre calls into social services to talk to Jamie. He says he'll run away again if he's put in care so they allow him to stay with Deirdre. Audrey is upset when Alf tells her that he doesn't really want to meet her son as it's a reminder of her relationship with Malcolm Reid. Maud reads Phyllis's tea leaves and tells her the man of her dreams is hers for the taking. Ken tells Mrs Jeffers about Denise leaving. She warns him that he's going to find it hard having a baby and a full-time job. Maud is stunned to find she read her cup by mistake, not Phyllis's. Fiona is shocked when Ken tells her that Denise has gone off with Brian and he's going to fight her for Daniel.

37x11 Episode 3965 (24th January 1996)

24 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine fears for her job with Denise gone but Fiona feels that they should just keep on with their jobs and wait for Denise to return. Anne is flattered when Curly invites her to dinner. Alma hears about Denise leaving and calls on Ken, offering him support. Percy is stunned when Maud asks him to marry her. He tells her that he needs to think about it but then becomes angry when Phyllis proposes. He accuses them of having a joke at his expense. Audrey tells Alf that she's never recovered from having to give Stephen away. Alf apologises to her and tells her that he is very welcome in their home. Alison calls on Ken and pleads with him to take Denise back as she wants Brian back. He refuses so she tells him that he's as selfish as Denise. Jim discovers that Des has taken on a new assistant at the bookies. He confronts Sean over the new girl and is told that Des had personal reasons for getting rid of Liz.

37x12 Episode 3966 (26th January 1996)

26 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Alma is frustrated as she can't discuss her feelings with Mike. She is upset about Ken and Denise but knows she can't tell Mike. Bill gives Jamie a lift to Styal Prison as Tricia is released. They have an emotional reunion. When Jim tackles her with the knowledge that Des has employed another assistant, Liz tells him why she really left the bookies, about the attraction she felt towards Des and how she can't cope with his temper swings and that Des was a comfort. Jim believes Liz when she swears that she is not in love with Des and didn't sleep with him. Tricia tells Deirdre how hard prison was and how bad she felt for getting that low. Liz warns Andy that she's confessed all to Jim and now feels everything will be all right. When questioned about Stephen's father, Audrey and Alf invent a past life for her, including husbands who died young.

37x13 Episode 3967 (29th January 1996)

29 January, 1996 8:00 pm

The corner shop is ransacked, with all the alcohol and cigarettes stolen. Maud blames Maureen for not being around; she can't reach to turn on the burglar alarm. In the middle of their rowing a potential buyer arrives to view the shop. He is put off by the mess. Kevin doesn't like the idea of Sally looking after Daniel, especially when Ken asks her to keep him from Denise if she turns up. Audrey goes to Liverpool Airport to meet Stephen. He is embarrassed as he wasn't expecting her and is with his colleague Carrie Meyer. Carrie defuses the situation by suggesting Stephen spends time with Audrey whilst she settles into the hotel. Jim tells Bill that he fears Liz is being unfaithful. He is suspicious of her whereabouts when she goes off to Southport for a few days to settle her mother into her new flat. Don and Josie return from the Canary Islands.

37x14 Episode 3968 (31st January 1996)

31 January, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen decides not to tell Reg about the burglary and is frustrated that she has to cope with everything on her own. Jim is relieved to discover that Liz really is with her mother. Alma is charmed by Stephen and thinks he's gorgeous. Kevin urges Ken to find someone to look after Daniel long-term as he doesn't want Sally worn out. Kevin feels bad when he suggests that Ken should have got married. Gail tells Alma how hard it was for her growing up knowing she was illegitimate and that she finds it hard explaining her relationship with Stephen to the children. Audrey is upset to discover that Stephen has been to England before and not contacted her. He explains that he didn't know if she wanted to see him again; she'd done her bit going to Canada but didn't know if she wanted everyone at home to know about him. They are glad they do have a future together. He is thrilled to meet Gail's children. Don, Deirdre and Vera meet at No.5 to discuss starting up a Rovers' outing. Vera is horrified

37x15 Episode 3969 (2nd February 1996)

02 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Josie is bemused when Vera tells her about seeing Ivy's ghost, annoying Don. When he hears Des is on business in Wigan, Jim phones up to check up on him, relieved that it is true. Vera worries about Ivy's soul being in torment. Stephen arranges a small presentation for local businesses and asks Alma to take care of the catering. Josie and Don lay on a spread for the family as they celebrate Sarah Louise's ninth birthday. Maureen is shocked to discover that Maud had proposed to Percy. She feels left out of everything. Josie and Don are disturbed when the lights on Sarah's cake blow out by themselves. Mike urges Alma to cater for Stephen, telling her that it's an opportunity she can't miss.

37x16 Episode 3970 (5th February 1996)

05 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine has a wild night, with only twenty minutes sleep. She stays off work to sleep. Alma doesn't feel she's up to catering for Stephen but Mike presses her to do it. Maureen is tired of driving to and from Lowestoft and the grief Maud gives her for leaving her alone. Maxine arrives for work at 11.00am and is warned by Fiona that if it happens again she'll be fired. Liz returns from Southport. Jim is angry when she shows no sign of being pleased to be back. Maxine closes the salon at lunchtime to go back to sleep so Fiona sacks her. Kevin is annoyed when he has to look after Daniel as Ken has a parents' meeting. He tells Ken that he's taking advantage of Sally and she can't take any more. Ken agrees to sort something out. Alma takes Stephen to The Wheatsheaf so he can sample her menus. She tells him that she's not a very big caterer but she is up for the job. Des is surprised when Liz asks him to drink in a different pub so as to avoid Jim. Sally is furious with Kevin for telling Ken

37x17 Episode 3971 (7th February 1996)

07 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine tries emotional blackmail to get her job back but Fiona takes no notice. Maud reads her palm, advising her to consider her actions more carefully. Liz applies for a job at The Hour Glass wine bar. She plans a night out there with Deirdre. Tricia offers her services to Ken to mind Daniel but he refuses as he wants a registered minder. She rows with him for not giving her a break. Alma is disappointed when she has a meeting with Carrie Meyer and not Stephen Reid. Fiona is stressed at the salon. She is annoyed that Maxine has not apologised. Tony tries to solve her domestic problems by asking her to move into a flat with him.

37x18 Episode 3972 (9th February 1996)

09 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Liz dresses up, telling Jim that she's got an interview at The Hour Glass but he doesn't believe her and thinks she's tarting herself up for a man. Don asks Vera to stop telling people about Ivy's ghost as Sarah Louise now thinks she can see her. Ken employs Kelly Thomson as a childminder. She is anxious to please and feels sorry for Ken with Denise having left. Denise returns, thinking Ken is at work. She ascertains that Fiona is happy running the salon before calling at No.1 for some stuff. She is horrified to find Ken and Daniel there. She holds Daniel and breaks down, begging Ken to take him from her. Jim goes to The Hour Glass and finds they are not holding interviews. Denise throws her house keys at Ken and tells him that she won't be back. He's glad it's all over. Vera asks Sarah to tell her and no one else if she sees Ivy again

37x19 Episode 3973 (12th February 1996)

12 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Kelly has her first day minding Daniel. Mike is keen to build on Alma's relationship with Stephen as he wants to do business with him. Maxine goes out of her way to be efficient at the salon. Emily doesn't think that Kelly's old enough to be looking after Daniel. She is left feeling foolish when Kelly asks her how many children she has actually had. Steve feels they should go after a contract with Stephen's firm Kbec. He makes Vicky see that they have to take big chances if they're ever to grow as a company. Vera summons Ida Clough and tells her about Ivy's ghost. She advises Vera to stop worrying about Ivy's soul as she'll wear herself out. Steve chats up Carrie Meyer about producing sportswear for Kbec.

37x20 Episode 3974 (14th February 1996)

14 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine is certain that she'll be sacked when Jon takes over the salon. Vera feels that Ivy needs to contact her but doesn't know how to go about it. Stephen advises Alma to stop putting herself down and to go for what she wants. Mike tells Steve that Kbec is too big for him and advises him to pull out but Steve sees through him. Maud feels that Vera's in torment and agrees to help her. Emily is embarrassed when Kelly catches her peeping through Ken's window, spying on her. Josie turns a blind eye as Vera and Maud try to contact Ivy's spirit in No.5. Don is furious when he finds them and throws them out.

37x21 Episode 3975 (16th February 1996)

16 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Rita encourages Fiona to try and raise the money to buy the salon. Her bank manager refuses to lend her the money. Martin looks after the cafe whilst Gail helps Alma with her Kbec function. Martin takes Roy on to help out in the cafe. Stephen is embarrassed when Audrey insists on being present at his North West presentation. Alma helps him out by asking her to help her. Roy is interested to hear that Don has a ghost. He offers the benefit of his experience. Rita is outraged when Fiona asks her to help her financially in buying the salon lease. She is annoyed that she can't give any encouragement without people asking her for money. Steve and Vicky do their best to show Stephen that they know the youth market he is after

37x22 Episode 3976 (19th February 1996)

19 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve is annoyed to discover that Mike has won the contract. Don gets a friend, Eddie Baines, to pose as a Catholic priest and perform an exorcism at No.5 to put Vera's mind at rest. She falls for the charade. Liz lends Andy £50 to pay his rent to Des. Liz tells Deirdre about her relationship with Des. Vera is thrilled that Ivy's soul has finally been laid to rest and treats Baines to a free hotpot. He leaves his bag in the Rovers by mistake. Jim is furious to find his £50 savings gone and accuses Liz of lining her fancy man Des's pocket. Liz tells him that she gave the money as she doesn't want Andy owing Des anything. Vera is horrified when Jack opens Baines's bag and snaps a rosary. When she turns icy cold, Vera feels Ivy's soul has settled in the pub. Stephen is taken aback when Alma makes a pass at him in his hotel room. He is very nice about it but Alma feels awful when he doesn't respond. She runs off, observed by Audrey.

37x23 Episode 3977 (21st February 1996)

21 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Vera is certain that Ivy has settled into the Rovers. Jack thinks that she's barmy. Vera decides that one piece of advice that Ivy would give her would be for her to take on a cleaner. Jack becomes interested in the ghost idea when he hears that ghosts pull customers in. Vera advertises in The Kabin for a cleaner. Andy takes out a student loan to pay Liz back the £50. Alma apologises to Stephen but makes it clear she meant the pass. He promises her that he won't tell Audrey what happened and as far as their friendship is concerned it never did happen. Roy lends Vera books on ghosts and haunted houses. Alma tells Gail about making a pass at Stephen and how he rejected her. Gail sympathises. Jack persuades Vera to talk to the papers about Ivy's ghost. Audrey confronts Stephen over what she witnessed. To protect Alma he tells Audrey that he made a pass at her and it upset her.

37x24 Episode 3978 (23rd February 1996)

23 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim doesn't believe Liz when she says that she'll be at home all day waiting for the electricity man. Fiona takes over the salon, getting Tony to paint out Denise's name. Denise calls on her to check she is happy with everything before she moves south. Audrey tells Alma how sorry Stephen feels for making a pass at her. Alma tells Audrey that Stephen is saving her honour; she made the pass at him. Audrey is stunned. The Gazette sends a reporter, Charlie Figgiss, round to interview the Duckworths. To make sure that the story appears, Jack tells them that he's definitely seen Ivy in the cellar. Vera is moved by his sensitivity. Denise follows Kelly and Daniel to the Red Rec, telling Kelly she only wants to hold him. Kelly struggles to keep calm as Denise kisses Daniel and says goodbye to him. Liz feels that she and Jim need a break so books for them to visit his mother.

37x25 Episode 3979 (26th February 1996)

26 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Mike looks up some of his old machinists to see if they want to work for him again. Jack is alarmed when Tricia asks him if she can be the Rovers cleaner. To get rid of her, Jack tells her that he'll ask Vera but doesn't as he fears husband Carl will be around. Vera interviews Joyce for the cleaning job. Joyce promises to be confidential and a good cleaner and is taken on, to Jack's relief. Don tells Jack that the exorcism was fake. Jack doesn't mind as it's bringing trade in. Tricia is furious to discover that Jack never told Vera that she wanted the job and that it's now gone. She tells him that she's going to tell Carl he's been pestering her. Jack has T-shirts made saying "Come & try our Spirits". He gets the staff to wear them. Alma considers telling Mike all about her feelings for Stephen but Gail advises her not to. Jack is alarmed when Josie puts Vera straight about the fake exorcism.

37x26 Episode 3980 (28th February 1996)

28 February, 1996 8:00 pm

Alma is stunned when Gail confides to her about her affair with Ian Latimer in 1986. Vera dons her airs and graces as Joyce starts work. Kelly is uncomfortable when a couple of friends drop by and think it's weird her working for Ken. Ken walks in on them all and isn't pleased. Josie asks for Vera's forgiveness but she accuses her of making a mockery out of religion. Kelly fears Ken will sack her but he just asks her to be more discreet in future. Anne tells Raquel she fears Andy will go off her just because she won't sleep with him. Raquel points out that if that's the case he's not worth having. Jim and Liz go to an army reunion in Macclesfield and are stunned to find Johnny Johnson has a wife, Lucy. Alma cooks Mike a romantic meal and asks him if he loves her but he would rather talk about business. Jim overhears Johnny telling Liz he married Lucy as she looked like her. Johnny tells Jim that all the blokes fancied Liz. On the way Liz has enough of Jim's questions and admits she had

37x27 Episode 3981 (1st March 1996)

01 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim returns home angry and drunk. He tells horrified Andy and Anne that he dumped Liz on a roadside. They drive off looking for her. Jack and Vera are alarmed to find Roy camping in their cellar at night searching for any signs of a ghost. He hasn't found anything. Andy calls in Steve and Vicky and the four of them search for Liz in vain. They turn on Jim who tells them with relish that he hit Liz and she's probably been picked up by a man. Andy tells Jim to keep away from all of them. Bruised Liz turns to Deirdre for help, with Roy paying her taxi fare for her. She breaks down in Deirdre's arms. In the morning she uses make-up to make the bruises seem worse than they are; she wants everyone to know what Jim did to her. Steve and Andy are relieved to find Liz alive. Andy and Deirdre raid No.11 to collect her clothes. Bill advises Jim to clear Liz out of his head or she'll kill him. He tells him where Liz is but Jim isn't up to seeing her.

37x28 Episode 3982 (4th March 1996)

04 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Andy and Steve are ashamed of Jim and don't want anyone knowing that he hit Liz. Lee feels Fiona could get £70 a week for the salon flat but she doesn't want to rent it out. He wants to see his money used properly and threatens to find her a tenant. Liz stuns the Duckworths by arriving for work with a black eye, telling everyone that Jim's hit her. Jim is upset when his sons ignore him. He persuades Vicky to talk to him and apologises to her for being nasty when drunk. He is adamant that Liz dresses like a whore and wants to attract men. Des is relieved when Liz assures him that her black eye is nothing to do with him. Vera wants Jim barred from the Rovers but Jack persuades her that he is their best customer and Liz should go as her eye is unsightly. Fiona gives Alma a week's notice; she's moving into the salon flat. Maxine is upset as she doesn't want to live alone. Liz takes photographs of her bruises. Mike looks round an empty factory unit, telling Alma about his dreams of starting

37x29 Episode 3983 (6th March 1996)

06 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Raquel is horrified to learn that Des and Liz have had a relationship around the last time she slept with him. Percy searches for his favourite cap. Roy gives Liz flowers and advises her to report Jim to the police for assault. Phyllis advises Des to look further afield for his women as he's had nearly all of the local ones. Andy is tormented by what Jim did to Liz. He goes for him but can't bring himself to hit him. Jim tells him about Liz's affair with Johnny Johnson. Liz talks to the domestic violence officer, Lyn Hargreaves, who tells her that she has every right to make a formal complaint against Jim. Raquel has a clear-out of some clothes, giving a dress to Judy. She finds Percy's cap, which he'd given to Curly and gives it to Emily as she hates it. Vera gives Joyce extra work cleaning the upstairs. Jack is horrified to find her in his bedroom. Mike needs more collateral to furbish his factory so decides to take a mortgage out on the flat. Alma refuses to let him. Raquel is put o

37x30 Episode 3984 (8th March 1996)

08 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly's mind works overtime when Raquel becomes secretive and shows an interest in babies. Steve and Andy are saddened by the news of Liz divorcing Jim. Maxine doesn't know how she's going to cope alone at the flat, financially. Vera gives Joyce an old radio she finds in a cupboard. When Jack accuses her of stealing it, Judy stands up for Joyce and lets it slip she is her mother. Vera is not amused. Tony pushes Fiona to let him move in with her in her new flat but she wants to be alone. Vicky pleads with Liz not to throw her family away and tries to get her to talk to Jim. Liz is adamant that her marriage is over. Joyce is relieved when Vera refuses to sack her. They chat about their children and grow friendlier. Curly convinces himself that Raquel is pregnant. Jack is caught in the middle when Jim and Liz have a slanging match over the bar. He tells Liz that he's had enough and sacks her. Jim leaves to visit his mother in Belfast so Liz moves into No.11. Raquel is thrilled to tell Cur

37x31 Episode 3985 (11th March 1996)

11 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Andy and Steve urge Liz to change her mind and not divorce Jim. They are stunned when she dumps all of Jim's clothes on Bill. Tony helps Fiona move into No.2a. He is despondent when she tells him that she wants to spend her first night in the flat on her own. Joyce is intrigued to discover that Vera's son is a jailbird. She tells her that Judy can be a pain at times. Derek and Mavis are thrilled when Norris invites them to the Square Dealers' Ladies Night. Liz asks Des if he's got a job for her. She is upset when he makes it obvious that he's not interested. Deirdre babysits with Daniel so that Ken can socialise. Emily is hurt as Ken had spurned her offer. Maxine feels that Fiona's become stuck-up since buying the salon. Ken returns home early as he feels lonely without a partner. Deirdre warns him that she can't afford to be interested in his problems as she's got plenty of her own. They find it ironic that after all that's happened they are still friends. Fiona gets lonely on her fir

37x32 Episode 3986 (13th March 1996)

13 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Deirdre hopes that Mike will give her a full-time job in his new factory. Sean Skinner grows interested in Liz when he hears that she's separated and Jim is in Ireland. He offers to take her on at his betting shop in Fallowfield. She refuses, telling him that she's not a pushover. Derek is furious when he negotiates a stationery deal with Mike only to have Mike back out after a row with Norris. Fred feels lonely without a partner to take to the Square Dealers' Ladies Night and asks Rita to accompany him. She declines. Derek forces Norris to apologise to Mike and the deal is re-established but Norris cuts the price, meaning that Derek will not receive any commission. Emily ponders the idea of working for Mike in his new factory. She is put out when he tells her that if she were younger he'd give her a job. Liz slaps Andy round the face when he challenges her over her feelings for Des.

37x33 Episode 3987 (15th March 1996)

15 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Fiona has a new sign erected - "Hair by Fiona Middleton". She organises Lee, Maxine and Tony to help with her grand opening. Josie hears that Mike needs an office manager so goes after the job. Andy tries to get Steve to see that Liz is as much to blame as Jim but Steve isn't interested. Deirdre is pleased when Mike makes it clear that if she applies for the post of office manager he will give it to her. Jamie punctures Josie's bike tyre and then repairs it for £2. Bill is employed by Mike to repair his new factory. Mike isn't interested in the applicants for the manager's job as he wants to give it to Deirdre. He changes his mind when he sees on Josie's CV that she used to work for Marshall's. He gives her the job. Fred sends Ashley to Rita with a parcel of rump steak. Rita doesn't want it as she doesn't want to be obligated to Fred. Fiona throws an opening party and is pleased when her parents approve of the salon.

37x34 Episode 3988 (18th March 1996)

18 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen is annoyed when Reg calls off from visiting her at the weekend. Rita has enough of Mavis going on and on about the Square Dealers' Ladies' Night. She tells Fred that she's changed her mind and will go as his escort. Derek is eager to join the Square Dealers and is annoyed when Norris and his pals shut him out of their secret talks. Jim returns from Ireland determined to put things right with Liz. Liz talks to her solicitor Jo Marsh and tells her that this time she definitely wants to divorce Jim, the sooner the better. She then has the locks changed on the house. Raquel tells Curly that she'd like children, a boy called Blake and a girl called Tiffany. He is pleased to hear that she has stopped taking precautions. They leave it all up to Mother Nature. Jim is furious to find Liz has changed the locks. She refuses to talk to him and tells him they haven't got a future.

37x35 Episode 3989 (20th March 1996)

20 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim appears before the magistrates charged with assaulting Liz. He pleads guilty. Liz tells the family that she thought Jim was going to kill her. Steve thinks he's crazy. Liz has made a statement telling the police about him beating her and hopes he'll learn his lesson. Jim's case is adjourned but as a condition of bail he is told to stay away from Liz. Vicky and Deirdre support Liz and try to assure her that Jim won't dare go near her again. When a shelf collapses in the shop, Maureen calls Bill in. Afterwards they have fish and chips. Jim moves in with Bill as a condition of bail. Curly nervously performs his duties as Master Cube at the Square Dealers' Ladies Night. Raquel is proud of him. Derek spends his time trying to find someone who will nominate him to join the Square Dealers and is intrigued when Norris arrives late and alone after a row with Angela. Audrey and Mavis make bitchy remarks about Rita, jealous that she's with the Master Dealer. Jim watches No.11 at night. Mauree

37x36 Episode 3990 (22nd March 1996)

22 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Jamie works his puncture trick on Derek. Liz tells Andy that he must understand she will never have Jim back. Kelly is pleased to see Ashley, her old school friend. She gives him a cup of tea and is pleased to discover that he's not going out with anyone. She tells him that his old girlfriend Margaret was two-timing him all the time. She is embarrassed when Sally matchmakes between them. Josie is interested to learn that Jamie was on hand to mend Derek's puncture. Jim feels sorry for himself and feels that he'll be bad news for Bill if he carries on working with him. Rita asks Fred to stop sending her meat but tells him that she will drink with him. She feels that he is actually a nice man and she likes him. Maureen sets off to see Reg but runs out of petrol. She calls Curly who comes to her aid. Rita agrees to go out with Fred occasionally so long as there are no strings attached. Maureen decides that she's had enough and she's never going to Lowestoft again.

37x37 Episode 3991 (25th March 1996)

25 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim takes the day off work as he can't stop thinking about Liz and their wasted marriage. He tells Steve that he doesn't understand how they've got into this state. Jack decides to arrange a pub outing to a racecourse. When Jim phones Liz she tells him that she won't speak to him and he's not allowed to speak to her. Mike tells Kevin he is selling the garage and gives him first refusal at a bargain price. Vera is annoyed when Jack refuses to let women go on the pub outing. Sally feels Kevin should buy the garage as it's a great opportunity. He isn't sure if he wants to have the responsibility. Jim tries to talk to Liz but she runs into the Rovers. When he follows, she phones the police. Andy and Steve try to get Liz to talk to Jim but she is scared of him. When the police arrive, Liz tells them that Jim has broken his bail conditions and is hounding her. The police arrest Jim and take him away.

37x38 Episode 3992 (27th March 1996)

27 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Sally is excited at the prospect of Kevin owning the garage and dreams of all they could do with the profits. Jim realises that Liz must really hate him. His solicitor, Peter Lloyd, claims that all he wanted to do was talk to Liz and he would never have hit her. Tony is relieved when Kevin tells him that he's got first refusal on the garage. Josie starts organising Baldwin's Sportswear. She is interested to learn that Mike is selling MVB. Maureen hasn't heard from Reg and thinks that he's annoyed with her for not seeing him at the weekend. Steve and Andy ask Liz to retract her complaint against Jim as she's ruining his life. She gets angry and tells that them Jim is the villain, not her. They refuse to drive her to the court so she makes her own way and sits apart from them. Josie is surprised to discover that the garage can make over £500 a day.

37x39 Episode 3993 (29th March 1996)

29 March, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine vacates the cafe flat and moves back with her parents. Mike is interested to hear that Rita has lent the Websters money in the past. He tries to get Alma to drop heavy hints to her about Kevin's opportunity to buy the garage. Maureen can't cope with not hearing from Reg so decides to visit him in Lowestoft. When he hears the that Wiltons are after an allotment, Des offers to put in a word for them as he knows the man who allocates them. Bill feels bad that he allowed Kevin to lend him money seeing as he now needs it. Vicky and Steve visit Jim in prison. He tells them how ashamed he feels. Mike interviews for machinists, letting Ida Clough wait until last. Josie tells Mike that she and Don might be interested in buying MVB and he invites them to make an offer. Ida is annoyed at having to wait an hour and a half. Mike tells her that he'll employ her on the condition she is not militant and doesn't cause any trouble. She agrees. Maureen is upset to receive a letter from Reg. She re

37x40 Episode 3994 (1st April 1996)

01 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Josie suggests to Don that they remortgage their houses to buy the garage and doesn't care what her daughter thinks of the idea. She feels she's investing in their relationship. Eric Firman tells Curly that Reg has faxed his resignation. Maud worries about Maureen's state of mind and decides to go to Lowestoft to find her. Curly stops her and says that he'll go instead. The Wiltons are told to meet Tim Hedges at the allotments. Derek realises it can't be for real because of his name and thinks Des is playing an April fool on them. Bill replaces slates on The Kabin roof. Mike urges Sally to push Kevin harder as the garage is a bargain. Maureen is relieved to see Curly, she is distraught as all she knows is Reg has resigned from work and disappeared. Josie reads a letter from Mike to his solicitor over how much the garage is worth.

37x41 Episode 3995 (3rd April 1996)

03 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Sally tells Kevin they should ask Rita for a £4,000 loan. Mavis is annoyed by the way Rita always mocks her misfortunes. Rita struggles to keep a straight face as the Wiltons tell her about their run-in with Tim Hedges. Maureen is desperate to find Reg, telling Curly that she loves him so much. He doesn't know how to break the news that Reg has run off with another woman. Des is amused to think of the Wiltons believing he'd set them up with Tim. He offers to explain the situation to Tim. Don decides to offer Mike £38,000 with £45,000 as a top limit. Mike rejects the £38,000 outright. Derek humbles himself and apologises to Hedges. Hedges agrees to another meeting and tells the Wiltons they can have an allotment after all, before showing them the local bylaws about keeping gnomes who send postcards.

37x42 Episode 3996 (5th April 1996)

05 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen stays with the Wattses, unable to face Maud. Raquel tries to make her see that she's better off without Reg. Derek and Mavis check the soil quality at the allotment. Maureen returns home to sympathetic Maud. She assures Maureen that she is her friend and tells her that she must face the world and open the shop. The Wiltons meet the allotment secretary Wilf Gaskell. They promise to look after their allotment. Rita is invited to tea with the Websters and tells them that she knows about the garage and will lend them the money. Kevin tells her that he doesn't want it; he's decided he doesn't want the garage as it will need a lot of money spending on it. Rita is pleased she's been invited round out of friendship. When Kevin tells him that he doesn't want the garage, Mike tells Don that he can have it. Don and Josie are delighted.

37x43 Episode 3997 (8th April 1996)

08 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Derek uses a camcorder to record the transformation of the allotment. Roy takes charge as the menfolk - Jack, Bill, Fred, Martin, Alf, Gary and Billy set off to the races. Andy hopes to persuade Anne to stay the night at No.6 as Des is away for a few days. Roy refuses to drink with the others and spends his time working out a formula to win on the horses. He fancies betting on "Betty's Hot Shot". The others join him as they like the name. Maureen keeps breaking down at the shop. Liz gets recalled by The Hour Glass as the manager is no good. She is given the job. "Betty's Hot Shot" wins at 50-1, giving the men £250 each. Jack suggests they invest their winnings by buying the horse as it's a selling handicap. The trainer, Hilary Forrest tells them the horse has tons of potential. Roy pulls out of buying the horse but the others go for it. Jack bids on their behalf, unsure about what he's doing.

37x44 Episode 3998 (10th April 1996)

10 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Gail is furious that Martin spent over £300 on a racehorse. Kevin is amazed to hear Don and Josie have bought the garage. Sally is annoyed as they've got ambition where Kevin hasn't. Kevin is annoyed to discover that Bill has bought a share of a racehorse. Kevin reminds him that it was his family's money he spent. Bill feels terrible and sells his share of the horse to Fred for £250. Andy and Anne make up and Anne suggests that she cooks a meal for him at No.6. Maureen is sick of everyone being supportive of her. Bill assures her that she must carry on. Martin sells his share of the horse to Fred for £200, hoping to please Gail. Hilary Forrest phones Jack to demand £600 on account. He calculates it to £75 a share. Fred is alarmed as he now has three shares. Vicky and Steve are stunned when Alec arrives to stay.

37x45 Episode 3999 (12th April 1996)

12 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Vicky is pleased to see Alec but Steve wants rid of him. Alec explains to Vicky that Sunliners Travel Agency have promoted him and he'll be running the north-west side of the business. Sarah Louise is upset to hear that Martin has sold the racehorse to Fred as she thinks he'll kill it for horsemeat. Martin wishes he'd never gone to the races. Bill gives Kevin the £250 and says he'll pay the rest back soon. Hilary Forrest arrives in the Rovers and demands her £600. She parks the horse in the Street and threatens to leave him unless she's paid. Bill and Martin enjoy watching the spectacle. Martin fetches Sarah Louise to see to reassure her that the horse is alive and well. Fred and Alf are forced to write cheques to cover the costs. Alec settles into running Sunliners Travel Agency on Rosamund Street after the previous manager, Harry Slater, has handed over to him. He is embarrassed when Vicky sees the shop and realises that it's a dump. Mike signs the garage over to Don. Don can't belie

37x46 Episode 4000 (15th April 1996)

15 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec tells Vicky that he'll move out to a five-star hotel. Judy is furious when Gary pays the horse's feeding bill with their holiday money. Ashley and Kelly arrange to have a date in the Rovers, both terribly shy of actually asking the other out. Don tells Kevin that he intends to be a good boss and pump the profits back into the business. Percy catches Jamie hanging around the back alley, skiving off school. Jamie sees a girl steal Josie's bike from the backyard and chases after her. When Percy hears about the missing bike he tells Don that Jamie must have stolen it. Jamie follows the thief and grapples with her for the bike. When he calls for help she runs off.

37x47 Episode 4001 (17th April 1996)

17 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack, Fred and Gary have a blissful morning watching Betty's Hot Shot training. Joyce tries to persuade Vera to take Judy on as barmaid but Vera isn't keen. Vicky and Steve plan a second honeymoon and consider going on a cruise. Maud worries about Maureen suffering a breakdown as she keeps crying over Reg. Ashley feels bold enough to kiss Kelly but runs off in case Fred catches him. Maud asks some of the women to draw Maureen out of herself. Vicky is horrified when DC Cannon questions her about Malcolm Fox's statement.

37x48 Episode 4002 (19th April 1996)

19 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Vicky is furious as Steve patronises her, feeling sure that they're in the clear. Don offers taxi drivers cut prices for pre-test services, annoying Kevin as he knows it will slow down the rest of the work. Deirdre stops working at the shop, planning to get full-time temping work. Maureen is stunned to see a new estate agent's board up on Reg's flat. Maud urges her to stop the sale and claim it as her marital home. The men go to see Betty's Hot Shot race at Thirsk. DC Cannon arrests Vicky and takes her to the police station. Nicholas Wilding rushes to her aid and warns her that conspiracy to pervert the course of justice often carries a jail sentence. He coaches her through the police interview. The men enjoy being owners of a racehorse even though it was pulled up in the race and did not finish. Vera takes Judy on to help out in the evenings behind the bar. Steve is furious when Vicky tells him that she's told Nick everything. She feels they should admit their guilt but he tells her t

37x49 Episode 4003 (22nd April 1996)

22 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve tells Vicky that the police obviously see her as the way to get to him and they want her to crack. He doesn't care about her feelings, he just wants her to keep quiet. Maureen doesn't want to wrangle over money with Reg but Bill advises her to fight for all she can or she'll end up with nothing. Maud urges Maureen to fight for her rights. Nicholas Wilding gets angry with Vicky and tells her to stop thinking of what Steve tells her to do and urges her to use her head. He makes her see that if the police have evidence it will all point at her. Betty feels she and Billy can't afford to pay £20 a week towards the upkeep of the horse. Vera agrees with her and tells Jack that the animal is useless. Jack and Fred call a shareholders meeting. Jim goes before the court and is released, being told he has to pay Liz £140 compensation. He feels that he's sunk as low as he can go. Bill takes him in at his flat. Steve tells Vicky that all Nicholas Wilding wants to do is split them up and he'll

37x50 Episode 4004 (24th April 1996)

24 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve gets a visiting order to visit Malcolm Fox and find out what is going on. Judy lays into Gary over selling the horse for meat and makes sure all the other women know about it. Maureen has the locks changed on Reg's flat and gets Bill to knock the "For Sale" sign down. Betty finds out about Jack's plan to sell the horse for meat and tells him that he's heartless. Fox tells Steve that his wife went to the police and told them everything in revenge after finding out he had a girlfriend. There's nothing he can do; the police have all the evidence they need. Ken tells Kelly he has to go on a course and asks her to move in for a couple of nights to look after Daniel. She is pleased. Jim tells Liz that he intends to be civil to her if they bump into each other. She is wary of him. Steve tells Vicky and Alec that the police know everything. Alec demands that he tells the police the truth but Steve tells

37x51 Episode 4005 (26th April 1996)

26 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve tells Vicky that he needs her and doesn't want her family turning her against him. He feels that if she acts all innocent she'll be let off. When Kevin complains about all the taxi services he's doing, Don reminds him that he is the boss. Vicky tells Nick that she's decided to take the blame as she doesn't want to send Steve to prison. Alec confides in Rita that he had to give up the cruises as a younger man was promoted over his head and they disagreed on policy. Nick makes Vicky see that if Steve is prepared to lie now he'll lie in court and she'll end up in prison. He takes her to the police station where she makes a statement. Alec wants to view No.12 but the keys held by the estate agent, Herbert Townsend, don't fit the lock. Maureen tells him that it's her marital home and is no longer for sale. Steve is arrested. The men, backed by their wives, tell Fred that they don't want the horse sold for meat. He gives Vera all the feeding bills and tells her to sort out the mess. St

37x52 Episode 4006 (29th April 1996)

29 April, 1996 8:00 pm

Ken goes to Keele leaving Kelly looking after Daniel. Don spends the day at the garage, observing how it works. Kevin and Tony feel as if they're being spied on. Nick and Alec go through Vicky's finances with her. Vicky is embarrassed to see that Steve has eaten a big hole in her inheritance. Nick tells Alec that they'll need Vicky's cooperation to cut Steve off from her for good. Steve tells Liz how Vicky went behind his back and bribed Malcolm Fox to change his statement without his knowledge. He gets angry when Liz isn't sympathetic and tells her that he'll do better out of his marriage than his father has done with her. Vera tries to sell the horse to Nuttall's Brewery as a dray-puller but they're not interested. Don can't understand why, when Kevin and Tony are working flat out, the profits are low. Ashley spends the night with Kelly at No.1. Steve is furious to discover that Vicky has cleared out their joint account. He accuses Vicky of buying him and never loving him. She tells

37x53 Episode 4007 (1st May 1996)

01 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Emily sees Ashley leaving No.1 in the morning and realises that he spent the night with Kelly. Vicky occupies her mind by working for Alec at Sunliners. Deirdre discovers Alec is short-staffed and offers her services. He takes her on at travel agency full-time. Kevin refuses to work with Don watching over him and tells him that he can stick his job.

37x54 Episode 4008 (3rd May 1996)

03 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Ken tells Kelly he understands that she needs to entertain boyfriends but asks her to respect his privacy. Emily decides not to tell Ken what Kelly has been up to as she doesn't want to get involved. Alec is under pressure from his boss, Geoffrey Gregan, to make the shop work. Deirdre starts with him, unsure how a travel agency works. Steve and Vicky go before the magistrates charged with perverting the course of justice. Vicky pleads guilty, Steve not guilty. They are bailed until the Crown Court case. Betty's Hot Shot is ill so Jack and Fred worry about vet's bills. Hilary Forrest withdraws the horse from a race.

37x55 Episode 4009 (6th May 1996)

06 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack worries about the horse's colic as he's off his food. Vicky feels that Steve is too clever for her and fears he'll blame her for everything and walk free. Rita is sad to hear from Fred that Charlie Hunter, a fellow shopkeeper, has died. Jack discovers the vet's bills are £200 and the horse won't be able to race again this season. Bill feels sorry for Jamie so takes him with Kevin to watch Weatherfield County FC. Jamie is put out as he thought they'd see Manchester United. Jack and Fred try to work out how they can offset their outgoings whilst the horse is ill. Jack puts a collection box on the Rovers' bar to raise funds.

37x56 Episode 4010 (8th May 1996)

08 May, 1996 8:00 pm

The Duckworths book a holiday in Lloret de Mar but struggle to find someone to look after the Rovers. Vera is annoyed when Bill turns her down, telling her that he's got his own business to run. Steve tries to talk to Vicky at Sunliners but she refuses to speak to him and gets Deirdre to throw him out. Fred, Rita and Alf attend Charlie Hunter's funeral. Alf is put out to see Rita with Fred. Fred takes Rita to a tea room afterwards and tells her about his marriage. Deirdre agrees to be trained as a travel agent. Des introduces Andy to his girlfriend Claire Palmer. Kelly and Ashley have to cancel an evening out in Blackpool as Ken has an emergency meeting. Ashley tells Kelly that Ken puts on her but she accuses him of being selfish. Alec threatens Steve with the police for breaking the conditions of the court and trying to talk to Vicky.

37x57 Episode 4011 (10th May 1996)

10 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Steve feels confident that Alec can't call in the police unless Vicky wants him to and is certain that she won't. Alec urges Vicky to report Steve to the police for harassment. She says she will if he calls round again. Kelly is tired of living with her parents and envies a friend who is a live-in nanny. Liz asks Jim to talk to Steve about prison to stop him pestering Vicky. Vicky doesn't know what to do when she sees Steve watching Sunliners. Billy accuses Betty of not wanting them to look after the Rovers in case he gets drunk. To prove him wrong Betty tells the delighted Duckworths that they will stay at the pub. Ashley apologises to Kelly and tells her that he's fed up as they never get any privacy. Jamie agrees to look after Jack's pigeons for £10 whilst he's away. Ken is stunned when Kelly pushes him into a corner, suggesting she moves into No.1. He promises to think about it.

37x58 Episode 4012 (13th May 1996)

13 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Billy and Betty look after the Rovers whilst the Duckworths are on their holiday. Betty tells him that she wants him to stay away from the beer pumps. Rita agrees to watch an act Alec is interested in to give her opinion to him. Mike chases Vicky for back-rent on the print shop but she tells him that she doesn't care; the business is finished and they don't want the lease any more. Derek chats to Billy at the allotment and discovers that he wins prizes at horticultural shows. Derek decides he'll enter some himself. Maureen is stunned when Reg's girlfriend Yvonne Bannister confronts her and tells her to stop being obstructive and to give Reg a divorce. Maud calls her a trollop and expects Maureen to throw her out but Maureen agrees to talk to her. Fred books for an outing to York. Yvonne accuses Maureen of wanting to steal Reg's shop and flat.

37x59 Episode 4013 (15th May 1996)

15 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen is amazed that she kept in control of the situation with Yvonne Bannister. Fred is put out to see Rita laughing and chatting to Alec. Maureen thanks Maud for being supportive. Maud tells her that she knows what gave her the strength to deal with Yvonne; she's always wanted a child of her own but was too old to have Reg's. Fred is delighted when Rita agrees to go to York with him. Mike has the print shop stripped and Tricia starts to clean it up. Ken tells Kelly that he worries about her parents' reaction to her living at No.1. Maureen hears from her solicitor that Reg has accepted her divorce terms. Tricia makes the cleaning job last as long as possible. Mavis is bored of Derek going on and on about growing turnips. Des tells Claire that he'd like to meet her daughter Becky but Claire wants to wait for the right moment. Fred questions Alec over his feelings for Rita.

37x60 Episode 4014 (17th May 1996)

17 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Billy is hung-over and Betty tries to make as much noise as possible to upset him. Tricia wishes she could give Jamie more treats so that he can remember his childhood fondly. She makes the cleaning job last longer so she can get more pay. Derek plants his turnips, talking to the seeds as he works. He is annoyed when Des tells him that he's growing prize turnips in competition. Des enjoys upsetting Derek. Billy tries to please Betty but she ignores him. Mavis tells Derek it's obvious that Des is winding him up and it's very easy to do so. Peter Bryant and Andrew Turner, two DSS men, spy on Tricia behind her back. Raquel persuades Betty to let Billy look after the bar whilst she gives her an aromatherapy massage. Betty returns to the bar a refreshed woman and stuns Billy by kissing him in public. Kelly is on tenterhooks as her mother, Lorraine, calls to inspect Ken.

37x61 Episode 4015 (20th May 1996)

20 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Tricia's upset at not having received her dole cheque. Steve visits his barrister and Alec tells Rita and Mavis that he can't get Vicky to set foot in the Street. Ashley asks for time off as he has enteritis. However, Fred discovers that he's helping Kelly to move into Ken's house. A row ensues and Ashley gets fired. Vicky gets upset after overhearing a conversation between Jim and Kevin about the unsuitability of her marriage. Des tries to impress his girlfriend's daughter, Becky Palmer, but all he gets are monosyllabic replies. Ashley refuses to make amends with Fred. Vicky desperately tries to talk to Raquel and Deirdre. Finally Alec finds her, distraught.

37x62 Episode 4016 (22nd May 1996)

22 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Ken is alarmed when Kelly asks him to teach her to drive. Vicky knows that she seduced Steve and if she'd left him alone he would have got back with Fiona. She feels she's responsible for what happened and so can't testify. Tricia is furious when the post office refuses to hand over her benefit. Steve tells Liz that he blames Vicky for everything. Tricia discovers all her benefits have been stopped because of the work she did cleaning out the print shop. She is angry and bitter as she has no money and her rent won't be paid. Kelly asks Rita to persuade Fred to take Ashley back as Ashley's too scared to approach Fred. Alec calls Nicholas Wilding in, telling him he's worried as Vicky seems to want to martyr herself for Steve. Nick tells her that if she withdraws her testimony she could be held in contempt of court but she doesn't care.

37x63 Episode 4017 (24th May 1996)

24 May, 1996 8:00 pm

The McDonalds prepare to go to court. Jamie is sceptical when Tricia explains she may have a job by the time he returns from school. Rita explains to Kelly that she had no luck with Fred in getting Ashley's job back. Malcolm Fox gives evidence against Steve, and Vicky admits it was Steve's idea to give Fox the money. Mike interviews Tricia in the cafe and finally offers her a job so she can pay him his rent. Steve gives evidence declaring he had no knowledge of Vicky seeing Fox. Claire turns up unexpectedly to see Des and Fred reinstates Ashley. Judge Parrish passes sentence on Malcolm Fox, Steve and Vicky. Fox gets an extra twelve months on his sentence, Vicky a twelve month suspended sentence and she is remained free, while Steve is sent to jail for two years as punishment.

37x64 Episode 4018 (27th May 1996)

27 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Liz is distraught over Steve's sentence and the fact that Vicky walked free. She and Andy both feel that Vicky could have helped to get Steve off. The matter brings Liz and Jim closer together. Vicky can't believe how Steve could tell the court a load of lies about her. She realises that she's been a big fool. The Duckworths return from Spain and Betty is relieved to hand the Rovers over. Joyce lets it slip that Billy got a bit merry when drunk. Joyce is interested in a full-time barmaid's job at the British Legion and Gary advises her to talk to Percy as he's on the committee. Derek and Norris have a disastrous game of golf when Angela loses due to a mistake by Norris. He is hurt that she has bent his clubs. Percy is flattered when Joyce chats to him about the war, telling him that he reminds her of her father. He buys her a drink. Betty is insulted when Vera gets Andy to go through the books. She accuses Vera of not trusting her. Vera thinks she's got something to hide. Roy volunteer

37x65 Episode 4019 (29th May 1996)

29 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Vicky is sickened to find that she and Steve are on the front page of the Gazette. Tricia starts work at Baldwin's Sportswear, being trained by Ida. The Duckworths are puzzled over the difference in takings and agree to keep it to themselves. When Claire has a spare twenty minutes in the afternoon she rushes to make love with Des. Betty realises the Duckworths have found something wrong with the books and is furious. She walks out of the Rovers. Jamie has no money for lunch so offers postage stamps instead at the cafe. Roy realises he is hungry and plays along, hiring his baseball cap for four hours at £1 an hour in exchange for food. Jamie thinks he's mad. Ida is annoyed as training Tricia has slowed her down. When Tricia gives her a sob story about fearing for her job, Ida tells Mike that she's doing well. The McDonalds visit Steve in prison.

37x66 Episode 4020 (31st May 1996)

31 May, 1996 8:00 pm

Percy admires Joyce's dog and offers to show her photos of the war. She forces herself to be interested. Norris is horrified when Angela takes a big customer from him for Derek to deal with. He swears revenge. Betty tells Alec that it's stupid trying to keep Vicky in Weatherfield; she needs a fresh start. Fiona is stunned when Liz asks her to visit Steve in prison. She agrees to think about it as she doesn't want to give Steve the wrong impression. Vera and Jack spy on each other to catch the other dipping into the till. Derek is shocked when Norris tells him that he wants to kill Angela.

37x67 Episode 4021 (3rd June 1996)

03 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Tony is glad that Steve is in prison as he was always bothering Fiona. Norris sleeps in his car outside No.4 after a row with Angela over her not letting him share her bed. He doesn't know why he married her. Maxine thinks that Steve must still fancy Fiona as he wants her to visit him. Raquel arranges to hire out the back room of the salon for aromatherapy consultations, splitting takings 50-50. Mavis is put on the spot when Norris asks if he can stay at No.4. She is forced to agree. Andy decides to see Anne's parents but she tells him not to. Alma is shocked when Mike receives a fax saying that Stephen is coming over. Audrey is annoyed that she wasn't the first to know. Norris tells Derek that Angela hates them both and suggested to him that they shared Mavis. Andy calls on the Malones and tells them they've no right to make judgements about him based on what they've heard about his family. Anne finds them together and is furious that Andy ignored her wishes. She tells him they're fin

37x68 Episode 4022 (5th June 1996)

05 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Andy refuses to make the first move towards Anne feeling she should be pleased that he won her parents round. Mavis hates having Norris to stay but Derek hopes he'll benefit at work from Norris's argument with Angela. Fiona decides to see Steve, keeping it a secret from Tony. Maxine thinks she's stupid. Derek is puzzled by Angela's absence at work. Raquel tries to drum up trade but no one wants a massage. Steve is thrilled when Fiona visits him and he tells her that he's sorry for everything. He asks her to visit him regularly as it matters to him. He feels that he doesn't belong in prison and tells her that he can't stop thinking about her. She agrees to visit again. Raquel gives Tony a free body massage. Derek looks round Angela's house and feels something peculiar has gone on. Mavis thinks she's probably gone away for a few days but Derek tells her the atmosphere at the house frightened him. Audrey warns Alma off Stephen. Alma admits to Gail that Audrey is right; she has been dreami

37x69 Episode 4023 (7th June 1996)

07 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Derek convinces himself that Norris has murdered Angela. Mavis tells him that he should inform the police if he's so convinced. Gail tells Audrey to stop getting at Alma; Stephen doesn't need protecting. Vicky packs for Lausanne and surprises Alec by saying she wants to say farewell to her old friends at the Rovers. Norris digs on the allotment. Betty gives Vicky the recipe for her hotpot as a leaving present, Raquel gives her a massage. Fiona is uncomfortable when she sees Vicky. Vicky tells her that she knows she's paid the price for loving Steve and wonders if Fiona has too. Liz and Jim walk in on Vicky's farewell party, she invites them to join in and drink with her. They wish her well. Alec is sad as Vicky leaves the Street. Anne apologises to Andy and they make up. Joyce is disappointed when Percy tells her that the British Legion has a new barmaid. He is hurt when she reveals that she only befriended him to get the job. Curly is annoyed when the men talk about Raquel's massaging

37x70 Episode 4024 (10th June 1996)

10 June, 1996 8:00 pm

With Stephen in the country, Mike panics about the state of his workforce. To get out of meeting Stephen, Alma pretends that a filling has come out and says she's going to the dentist. The Malletts are alarmed when their front door opens and Terry Duckworth walks in with Tommy. They tell him that the house is theirs and the Duckworths now run the Rovers. Stephen looks round the factory. Vera is thrilled to see Tommy but apprehensive about Terry's return. Alec buys No.12 for £29,500. Rita is pleased to have him as a neighbour. Terry tells Vera that he's settled in a good job and wants to make amends. He explains Tommy is going to live with him from now on in Sheffield. Alma and Stephen meet. She's aware that her feelings haven't changed. Mavis wants rid of Norris but he tells Derek that he's decided he's never returning to Angela. Jack is pleased to have Tommy staying but doesn't believe Vera when she says Terry has changed. Terry assures him that he has sorted himself out.

37x71 Episode 4025 (12th June 1996)

12 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack is certain that Terry is up to no good. Alma tries to keep out of Stephen's way. The Hortons arrive looking for Tommy. They tell Jack and Vera that Terry took Tommy from them as they tried to get out of paying the annual £2,000. Vera tells them that they're disgusting for buying a child but Jack points out they only bought because Terry was selling. Terry arrives and Jeff tells him to name his price. Jack takes Tommy out of the room so he doesn't witness all the rowing. Vera is thrilled when Terry tells the Hortons it's not a question of money; Tommy is no longer for sale. Rita and Mavis are unnerved as they realise that Norris could possibly be a murderer. Derek tells them that Angela is capable of making her husbands want to kill her. Mike arranges a dinner foursome with Alma, Stephen and Deirdre. Deirdre is keen as she thinks Stephen is attractive. The Wiltons are horrified to learn that Norris has been digging on the allotment and fear he's buried Angela's body. Tricia meets T

37x72 Episode 4026 (14th June 1996)

14 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Norris tells the Wiltons that he buried the golf clubs as he wished he was burying Angela. Stephen tells Alma that he doesn't want her to keep avoiding him. He wants them to be friends and she agrees to that. Mavis feels awful for having thought Norris a murderer. When Audrey warns Alma to keep her hands off Stephen, Alma decides she'll have to come clean to Mike, fearing Audrey will get to him first. Mike talks to Josie about how to deal with women who have crushes on other men. She advises him to play it cool. Raquel makes her dislike of Terry obvious when he chats her up. Jack congratulates her on seeing through him. Terry makes a big show of shaking Des's hand and telling him there's no hard feelings. Alma tells Mike that she kissed Stephen and is furious when he shrugs it off, putting it down to a middle-aged crush. Derek is relieved when Angela phones to speak to Norris. Stephen and Deirdre get on well when Mike and Alma take them out. Alma is upset when Stephen flirts with Deird

37x73 Episode 4027 (17th June 1996)

17 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Alma feels that Mike cares more for the business than her. He doesn't know how to react - thinking she only wants to row. Vera is upset that Jack won't accept Terry has changed. Jack feels that Terry is only visiting because of their inheritance money. Phyllis is ill so her neighbour Lily Dempsey shops for her. Percy is caught in the middle when Lily rows with Audrey when she pushes in front of them at the shop. Norris is reconciled with Angela. Mike has flowers sent to Alma but she gives them to Martin to take to the hospital. Don is amazed when Kevin tells him they need new equipment. He asks Kevin to buy second-hand as he's spending too much money and hates the way Mike sold him duff equipment. Don gets annoyed when Mike calls on Josie after work to discuss business. Josie is furious when he throws Mike out. Jack has trouble in the Rovers when a thug goes to hit him over the state of the beer. Terry grabs him and throws him out of the pub, causing Jack to be grateful. Alma tells Mik

37x74 Episode 4028 (19th June 1996)

19 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Gary is amazed to find that Judy has bought a load of kitchen gadgets. Vera wants to invite Terry to stay permanently but Jack feels that he's only after their money. Vera pleads with him to accept Terry as it'll mean having Tommy living with them. Kevin and Tony are frustrated when Don refuses to buy a new welder for £850. Vera is upset when Terry tells her that he knows Jack doesn't want him around so he's returning to Sheffield. Mike lays into Ida about her shoddy work. Josie feels he's out of line and tries to calm him down, telling him that it's his own fault for making more sweatshirts than he's meant to per hour to sell behind Kbec's back. They row over his business practices and the way he humiliates his staff. He tells her that he knows she read his valuation of the garage and it was false - the garage was worth £40,000 not £50,000. She is horrified and resigns. Terry is interested to learn that Jack has shares in a racehorse. Don is furious to hear Josie has resigned - he tel

37x75 Episode 4029 (21st June 1996)

21 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Josie confesses to Don that Mike set them up and they thought the garage was worth more than it really is. Terry is annoyed to discover that all of the £30,000 inheritance went into the Rovers. Stephen looks around Mike's factory and meets the workforce. Gary is alarmed to find that he possesses two deep fat fryers. Judy tells him that one is for his parents' wedding anniversary. Stephen is annoyed to learn Josie has left and tells Mike he can't pass the order as the work is shoddy. Stephen gives him a few more days to sort the order out. Alf is honoured by the borough of Weatherfield when they tell him that a building will be named after him. Jamie worries about how he should behave with girls and seeks Deirdre's advice. She tells him to respect girls. Gary realises that his parents' anniversary isn't for ages and demands Judy sends the fryer back to the catalogue. Tricia gets drunk in the Rovers and lays into Stephen for upsetting Mike as he's given them all a bad time. Terry escorts

37x76 Episode 4030 (24th June 1996)

24 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Mike worries that if Stephen doesn't pass the order the business will fold. Terry doesn't like the way Vera quizzes him about his private life. He makes a play for Raquel, inviting her out for the night but she tells him to get back into the gutter. Terry makes a big thing out of the fact that Raquel won't work evenings. Audrey isn't impressed when Alf reveals his building will be the old folks' home, Mayfield Court. Don lays into Mike, accusing him of setting him up with a duff business. Stephen assures Alma that he only got at Mike because of the quality of the work, not because of her pass. She admits that she told Mike what happened and Stephen begins to get a bit sick of the whole business. Liz is disappointed when Fiona refuses to visit Steve on his birthday as she doesn't want to give him the wrong impression. Raquel makes a poster to advertise her aromatherapy at the salon but Fiona thinks it's tacky. They fall out and Fiona breaks their agreement. Raquel tells her that she can

37x77 Episode 4031 (26th June 1996)

26 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly tries to boost Raquel's confidence but is amazed that she lost two jobs in one day. Terry contacts the Hortons and tells them that he's bringing Tommy back. Josie is upset that she and Don are splitting up. She collects her things with Don telling her that he wants to forget she ever lived in the house. Raquel decides to set up on her own at No.7 and places advertisements in the paper. Don accuses Josie of keeping her house on as she knew she'd always return to it. She tells him that she wants her money out of the garage and he promises that she'll get her £20,000 back. Betty is upset that Vera has sacked Raquel. Terry packs, telling Vera he's off to Sheffield for a couple of days. Jack can't help doubting if he'll return. Andy visits Steve on their birthday and feels sorry for him in prison. He is thrilled with a watch from Anne which cost £120. Curly doesn't like the idea of Raquel massaging people in their home. Liz tells Jim that she wants them to sort out how they split the

37x78 Episode 4032 (28th June 1996)

28 June, 1996 8:00 pm

Don feels that he's better off without miserable Josie but also realises that she could be his last woman. Doreen Horton calls on Vera to tell her she can see Tommy whenever she wants. Vera is stunned when Doreen explains they've paid Terry off and now it's all legal. She is sickened and gets Betty to throw Terry's picture away. She phones her solicitor to make a new will as she wants Terry cut out. Jack guesses what's happened immediately and comforts Vera. She can't understand where they went wrong with Terry. They decide to make the Rovers work well for Tommy. Raquel gives Judy a massage at No.7, annoying Curly as he can't get into the living room. Mike and Alma celebrate when Stephen passes the order. Don tells Kevin that he can't pay him as he needs Josie's signature on the cheque and she's away for a couple of days. Raquel tells Curly that she's entitled to her own work; she is not just his fantasy. Tricia looks for Terry and is puzzled when Jack says he doesn't know him.

37x79 Episode 4033 (1st July 1996)

01 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Mike gets Tricia to sell the reject sweatshirts on the market. Alec moves into No.12. Lily Dempsey pushes herself on Alma when Alma cleans the cafe. Alma feels obliged to let her help out. Lily is annoyed that Mayfield Court is being renamed. Audrey feels that Alf deserves a better building than Mayfield Court. She changes her mind when he drives her to view it. She tells him that she's proud of him. Mike enjoys himself on the market, reliving his barrow boy roots. Martin invites the local children round for a barbecue. Raquel is interested in enrolling on a ten-week aromatherapy course in Maidenhead but feels it would cost too much. Curly encourages her to invest in her future. Liz breaks the news to Jim that his mother has died. He is devastated by the news and stunned when Liz says that she won't attend the funeral. Alf is stunned when the OAPs tell him they won't let Mayfield Court be changed.

37x80 Episode 4034 (3rd July 1996)

03 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Don manages to pay Kevin and Tony their wages two weeks late. Alf feels he'd back down over the name change if the protest wasn't against him personally. Mavis is pleased when Derek finds an old carpet for the allotment. She gets at Rita over the predictable way she makes a joke about Wilton carpets. Percy and Lily Dempsey make placards and plan to hot up their protest against Alf. Alf is pressed into meeting a German delegation. Audrey refuses to take part until Alma makes her realise that Alf is the borough's leading citizen and it's an honour to know him. Fiona goes to visit Steve, feeling sorry for him over his dead grandmother.

37x81 Episode 4035 (5th July 1996)

05 July, 1996 8:00 pm

The Town Hall fracas is in the papers. Percy apologises to the Robertses but Audrey won't accept it. Fiona tells Liz that she can't visit Steve again. Don asks Kevin if he wants to buy Josie's share of the garage; Kevin says no but tells Tony. Don is surprised when Tony says he's interested. Lily Dempsey is interviewed by Gilly Saunders for TV about Mayfield Court but rambles on. Curly says he's too busy for a holiday and that Raquel can go on the course. Joyce agrees to clean for Alec. Kevin is amazed when Tony says he might be his new boss. Alf and Audrey watch Lily on TV. Fiona tells Tony that she's visited Steve; Tony walks out on her, furious.

37x82 Episode 4036 (8th July 1996)

08 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Don decides to channel his drive into the garage to make it a success. Percy doesn't like the way the protest has become violent but Lily Dempsey has no regrets about throwing the egg and suggests putting a brick through Alf's window. Don asks Kevin to buy Josie's share of the garage and enter a partnership with him. Audrey is furious over her ruined frock and wants to take action against the OAPs, Alf tries his best to calm her. Don gets aggressive when Kevin admits he doesn't want to go into partnership with him. Alec employs Joyce to clean at Sunliners and his flat, asking her to invoice Sunliners for both. Don is amazed when Tony tells him that he might be interested in going into partnership with him, with backing from his father. Lily and Percy are militant when interviewed for the local TV station on their protest. Liz asks

37x83 Episode 4037 (10th July 1996)

10 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Sally's frustration at her lifestyle continues to eat away at her. Tony tells Don that his father will not finance the business as a partner. Don's furious reaction upsets Tony even more and he storms out of the garage. Kevin tries to get Don to re-employ Tony stating his case that he couldn't run the garage single-handed, and things were going to get worse if he tried. Don realises his mistake but Tony is resolute about the situation, saying he won't going back. Sally gets a job with Mike and arranges for Kelly to look after the girls but Kevin isn't pleased. Fiona goes with the McDonalds to see Steve. He winds her up, thinking that he's in with all the running now that she and Tony have split up but Fiona tells him that this is her last visit. Audrey lets slip to Rita and Emily about the Street name being changed. Liz fails to get a mortgage.

37x84 Episode 4038 (12th July 1996)

12 July, 1996 8:00 pm

In an attempt to stop Sally working, Kevin tells her that he'll buy into the garage. Rumours spread about the changing of the Street's name. Rita thinks that Alf deserves the honour but the rest of the residents aren't keen. Kevin tells Don that the garage needs investment and he'll go into partnership with him if he will put another £10,000 into the business. Don agrees to find the money. Don goes to the bank but they point out his business is bad; he's a mechanic down and his partner has walked out. He is horrified when Mr Reynolds of the bank refuses to lend him £10,000 and gives him seven days to repay his outstanding loan of £6,000 or the receivers will be called in. Ken agrees to let Kelly mind Sophie as well as Daniel in return for Sally paying half of her wages. Alf plans a party for the residents to announce the renaming. Liz tells Jim that the house has too many bad memories for her and she doesn't want to buy it. Audrey comes round to the Coronation Street idea when Alf says

37x85 Episode 4039 (15th July 1996)

15 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Tony and Maxine spend the night together but Maxine worries in case Fiona finds out. Kelly starts looking after Sophie as Sally starts at Baldwin's Sportswear. Tricia takes against her as she thinks that she's spying for Mike. Sally missing the children and spends most of the day talking about them. Kevin gets sick of struggling on his own and pays Nick to help him around the place. Maxine accuses Tony of only going out with her to get Fiona jealous. Tony gets a job at Fast Fitters Exhaust Centre. Gary is horrified when the catalogue people deliver a conservatory. Judy swears that she hasn't ordered it but he doesn't believe her until Joyce explains it's a prize in a competition. Kevin is annoyed when he has to stop in the middle of a job to look after Sophie when Kelly finishes her hours and Sally isn't home. When Don tells him that he can't raise the £10,000, Kevin tells him that the business is a joke and he's not buying into it. Tony assures Maxine that she is the only woman for hi

37x86 Episode 4040 (17th July 1996)

17 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec considers putting on a talent night and looks for local talent. Gary starts to dig the foundations for the conservatory, scaling it all down so it will fit in the yard. He worries when Roy asks him about his anti-damp preparations and tells him that he won't get any sun as the yard is north-facing. Don employs Nick for the holidays as mechanic. Nick is pleased to follow in Brian's footsteps but Kevin demands a more experienced worker. Samantha Failsworth asks Jack for a barmaiding job. He thinks that she's sexy and takes her on. Don suggests to Nick that he invests £10,000 in the garage as his partner. Gary gives up on the conservatory when Emily tells him how No.7 collapsed in 1965. Martin and Gail are stunned when Nick tells them that Don has asked him to be a business partner. They refuse to let him, causing him to tell them he's no longer a child. Jack agrees to have Alec's talent night at the Rovers when Alec suggests Vince St. Clair could make a comeback. Kevin talks to Nick

37x87 Episode 4041 (19th July 1996)

19 July, 1996 8:00 pm

The receivers take over the garage and go through the books with Don. Nick tells Gail that he doesn't want to go with the family on holiday to Prestatyn. Emily has enough of Audrey moaning about the residents' ingratitude to Alf and tells her to shut up. The Wiltons are horrified when Des tells them that he's thinking of buying Gary's conservatory. They fear it will block out their sun. Gail agrees to let Nick stay behind at No.8 when Audrey says she'll keep an eye on him. The garage is closed and Kevin is made redundant with two weeks' pay. Don feels awful and gets drunk when the receiver tells him that Mike got out at the right time. Maxine confesses to Fiona that she's going out with Tony. Don accuses Mike of cheating him but Mike tells him that the business collapsed because he is a wally. Don goes for him so Mike thumps him to the floor. Jack steps in and ejects Don from the Rovers.

37x88 Episode 4042 (22nd July 1996)

22 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim gets his £4,250 inheritance from his mother's estate. Fiona accuses Maxine of picking up her cast-offs. Don wallows in self-pity, feeling he's lost everything. Vera returns from Blackpool to find Samantha behind the bar. Samantha wins her approval by referring to her as the boss and cutting Jack dead. Nick copes fine on his own and is fed up with Audrey fussing around him. Bill tries to get Jim to invest his inheritance in the business but Jim doesn't want to blow it. Des asks Claire to come away with him on holiday but she worries about leaving Becky with her in-laws. Joyce is interested in Alec and compliments him on his figure. Derek and Mavis try to convince Des not to buy the conservatory as they want it. Bill pays back the last of Kevin's loan. Gary is thrilled when Des tells him that the Wiltons took the bait and want to buy the conservatory. Liz is furious when Jim tells her that he wants to buy the house.

37x89 Episode 4043 (24th July 1996)

24 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Tony asks Fiona not to sack Maxine or make her life a misery. Judy helps Gary erect the conservatory in the Wiltons' back garden. Mavis is horrified when Gary slices through Derek's prize turnip but Derek forces himself to shrug it off. Liz tells Jim that she'd rather they sold the house to a stranger as if he buys it will look as if he's come out on top. He tells her that she's pathetic and refuses to drop the idea. Tricia asks Des to help her track down Terry, explaining she's pregnant with his baby. Des phones the Hortons and gets his address in Sheffield. Liz panics when she hears Steve has been injured in a prison fight. Joyce cooks a meal for Alec so he insists that she shares it with him. He tells her that he would get divorced if the right woman came along. Steve tells Liz that he picked a fight with a thug and has no regrets, despite having broken ribs. Liz feels it's a protest because Fiona won't speak to him. Des drives Tricia to a tower block in Sheffield. She meets Terry's

37x90 Episode 4044 (26th July 1996)

26 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Liz asks Fiona to visit Steve and let him know she cares but Fiona refuses, saying she's not going to pretend there's a future for them. Tricia tells Sally she's pregnant with Terry's child and is desperate to find him as she feels sure he'll support her. When the conservatory is finished the Wiltons throw a little party to toast it in champagne. Nick accuses Audrey of spying on him. She tells him he's rude and she's had enough of him. Alec holds a talent night at the Rovers. Jack is aghast when all the contestants sing his Frank Sinatra numbers. Becky tells Des and Claire that if they're going on holiday she'd like to go with them. Des and Claire aren't keen. Nick leaves No.8, posting his keys through the letterbox. Percy brings his ukulele to the talent show, whilst Maxine goes down well dancing. Jack starts singing but someone pulls the plug from the PA system. Tricia asks Vera for Terry's address as she's pregnant but Vera refuses to believe her and calls her a slag. Tricia is upse

37x91 Episode 4045 (29th July 1996)

29 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec is miffed when Jack refuses to hold any more talent nights at the Rovers. Audrey and Alf are surprised to find Nick is missing from No.8. Audrey resents having to look after him and is annoyed when Rita tells her that he hasn't done his papers all weekend. Vera worries about what Tricia has told her and doesn't want Jack to know. Kevin gets an interview at Fast Fitters Exhaust Centre where Tony works. Alf worries over Nick, feeling he wouldn't let Rita down willingly. His concern makes Audrey realise that something could have happened to him. Andy needs money for the summer but feels uncomfortable asking Anne for a job. Audrey forces herself to think Nick is staying away to get at her but Alf fears he could be dead. Jack is stunned when Tricia tells him that she's pregnant with Terry's child. He rounds on Vera for not telling him so she tells him that Tricia must be lying. Jack is furious that Terry has left them to sort out his mess again. Becky suggests to Des that he takes them

37x92 Episode 4046 (31st July 1996)

31 July, 1996 8:00 pm

Mavis struggles to do Nick's paper round and moans about being treated as a packhorse. Audrey can't sleep from worrying about Nick. Alf tells her that they should contact the Platts as he's been missing for four days. Liz refuses to accept Jim's offer on the house. He threatens to withdraw the offer and stop paying the mortgage on the house. Vera tries to find out if Terry spent time at Tricia's flat. She tries to work out if she wants the baby to be Terry's so he can fill her life like Tommy did. Alf phones Martin and suggests he returns. Kevin is taken on at Fast Fitters Exhaust Centre. Anne agrees to take Andy on shelf-stacking for the holidays. Tricia tells Sally that she doesn't know what to do about the baby and longs for Terry to be told as she feels certain he'd stand by her. Martin returns and is horrified to learn that Nick has been missing for four days. Jamie knows something is wrong with Tricia but she refuses to tell him what. Jack refuses to believe Tricia will abort a c

37x93 Episode 4047 (2nd August 1996)

02 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Alf fetches Gail and the children home. Gail is furious with Audrey for waiting four days until she contacted her. She phones the police. Samantha is impressed that Gary has a 1969 Yamaha and asks him to give her a ride. He backs off as he fears what Judy will say. Mavis's neck goes stiff from delivering papers. Derek complains to Rita and somehow ends up being talked into delivering them himself. Vera tells Jack that she feels they should support Tricia. He tells her to wait and see what Tricia decides to do with the baby. The police question the Platts about Nick. They discover that he's taken his passport with him. Don talks to the police and rows with the family when they try to shut him out. He makes sure the police know that Martin isn't Nick's real father and that Nick always had trouble at home.

37x94 Episode 4048 (5th August 1996)

05 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Nick has still not turned up. Ken suggests that his bank account is monitored to see if any money is withdrawn and they find that a sum was taken the day that he left. Gail loses her temper with Audrey as her nerves start to fray and she throws her out of the house. Audrey, in turn, takes out her temper on Don. Mike shows Mark round his factory. He goes away for a few days and leaves Sally in charge, which annoys Ida. Tricia and the Duckworths make their peace and she is told that they will support her with the baby. Jim, annoyed at Liz's attitude, pulls out of their joint mortgage arrangement on No.11.

37x95 Episode 4049 (7th August 1996)

07 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Derek celebrates his sixtieth birthday. When Mavis doesn't make a big fuss he assumes that she's organised a surprise party for him. Rita puts up a missing poster with Nick's picture on it. Gail wants to keep topping Nick's account up so he doesn't run out of money but Martin isn't keen. She is grateful when Don offers to distribute some of the missing posters and goes along with him. Jack presses Vera to make Tricia see what Terry is really like. Judy talks to Gail about Nick's disappearance, telling her about all the teenagers who hang around the amusement arcade. Derek gets Norris to quiz Mavis about his party. When Norris reports back that there isn't one planned, Derek assumes that he's in on the secret. When Tricia asks the Duckworths for Terry's address, they tell him how Terry sold Tommy to the Hortons. They urge her to forget all about him. She is stunned. The council warns Alf to choose another street as the new link road is due to pass through Coronation Street and it may ha

37x96 Episode 4050 (9th August 1996)

09 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Mavis tries to make amends to Derek but he feels that he has nothing in life to look forward to. The Platts discover that Nick has used his cash card near Leeds. Martin goes with Ken to Leeds to search for him. Tricia thinks that Terry only got rid of Tommy as he thought it was the best thing for Tommy. Liz tells Andy he's right; she's behaving stupidly over the house and Jim can have it. Derek is frightened when Norris tells him that he has to stand up for him against Angela who thinks he should retire. Jack and Derek are interested to hear that Square Dealer Tommy Mook has died. Derek asks Norris to get him into the Square Dealers as it would give his life some meaning. Ida complains to Mike about him promoting Sally as she feels that she should have the job. Mike tells her, in front of Sally, that she won't skive and dodge like an old-timer. Ida is affronted. Jack gives Fred free drinks in the hope of being made a Square Dealer. Fred hints that he might have to buy a second share of

37x97 Episode 4051 (12th August 1996)

12 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Gail can't cope with working and with Alma away she gets Audrey and Roy to run the cafe. Roy considers starting a syndicate for the lottery which doesn't involve buying tickets as he feels the odds are against winning. He feels that there's too much gambling in the world. Andy starts work shelf-stacking at Firman's Freezers. He asks Anne to look for a flat with him but she says that living together would spoil their relationship. Des and Claire start their boating holiday but Becky comes too after refusing to stay with her grandparents. Des and Claire have to quickly change their sleeping arrangements. Josie discovers that Nick has disappeared and calls on Gail to offer support. Des tries to win sulking teenager Becky round by letting her steer the boat. Gary lets Samantha have a ride on his bike, with him on pillion. Joyce sees them and assumes that Judy is riding. She worries as she knows Judy can't ride. Sally enjoys running the factory but annoys Kevin by being too tired to go out

37x98 Episode 4052 (14th August 1996)

14 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Don cleans the house in the hope that he can persuade Josie to stay. Judy celebrates her birthday and is stunned when Joyce tells her off for riding the motorbike without passing her test. Gail finds it hard to concentrate at work and is surprised to discover that Roy knows how she feels as he explains how his father disappeared one day. He urges her to think positively. Anne celebrates deciding to buy her own place and tells Andy he can move in with her, as her lodger. Andy agrees but is worried how Jim will take the news. Josie is appalled when Don tells her that they might lose all their money over the garage. Judy gets it out of Gary that he let Samantha ride the bike. She is upset that he didn't tell her and thinks he must have something to hide. Becky is upset by the way Des and Claire are all over each other. She accuses Claire of forgetting her father and throws Des's camera into the water. Josie is furious that Don didn't inform her about the garage. He suggests they try again

37x99 Episode 4053 (16th August 1996)

16 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Judy is upset because she's jealous. Ida tries to cause trouble for Sally but Sally manipulates her by telling her that she's the top machinist. Gary asks Samantha to tell Judy she's thinking of buying the bike. She is amused and accuses him of being under the thumb. He is puzzled when she tells him that she'd want it for £700. Liz moves out of No.11 and she wishes Andy luck with Jim. Becky relaxes and starts to enjoy being with Des and Claire. Gail is disappointed when the boy on the video isn't Nick. She and Martin fear for Nick as the boy was definitely using his cash card. Jim moves back into No.11 not sure if it was worth the fight. Audrey tries to look on the bright side of Nick's disappearance but Gail spells out her fears. Becky is upset to find Claire and Des kissing. She accuses them of not wanting her around and kicks Claire. Gary is confused when, in front of Judy, Samantha gives him £680 for the bike. Judy is thrilled when Samantha tells her that Gary's buying her a dishwa

37x100 Episode 4054 (19th August 1996)

19 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Judy looks forward to getting a dishwasher but can't understand why Gary thought of it. Mike returns from holiday. Des tells Sean he feels that Claire is worth a lot more than his normal women. Sean warns him that she probably just wants a father for Becky. Des is adamant he doesn't intend to take Claire from Becky. Andy is put out when Anne insists on him calling her "Ms Malone" at work. Kevin tells Tony that he wants to buy the garage but still worries about a £25,000 commitment. Tony pushes him to buy it as it's a bargain. Joyce is shocked when Alec asks her to go away to the Lake District with him. He assures her it would be separate rooms and she tells him that she'd be honoured but it might put their relationship in jeopardy. When he agrees she changes her mind and tells him that she'd love to go. Jim tells Steve that he's going to build up a business for Steve to join when he is released. So as not to let him down, Steve tells Jim it sounds wonderful. Andy accuses Anne of being

37x101 Episode 4055 (21st August 1996)

21 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Sean urges Des to cut from Claire before he gets too involved. Tony and Kevin celebrate when the bank accept their offer on the garage. They resign from Fast Fitters Exhaust Centre. Audrey is horrified when Alf says that Docker's Wynd is be renamed after him. She feels everyone will think it's pronounced "Wind". Gail is horrified when the police tell her a boy has died in Stoke-on-Trent and they need Nick's dental records for identification. Claire tells devastated Des that she needs time to think and doesn't want to see him for a while. Alf takes Gail to Stoke as she demands to see the body. Ken catches Emily when she almost falls in the Street as Samantha nearly knocks her down on the motorbike. Gail is not allowed to see the body without the police present. Alf supports her as she collapses. Andy accuses Anne of being dictatorial when she sacks a lazy assistant. She tells him that she's put an offer in on a new house and it will be their new home. He is annoyed that he hasn't been c

37x102 Episode 4056 (23rd August 1996)

23 August, 1996 8:00 pm

The Platts and Robertses have an emotional reunion with Nick. Gail can't cope and rushes to be sick. Nick can't understand what all the fuss is about as Martin lays into him for putting Gail through hell. Alf acts as peacemaker between them. Judy tells Joyce that she fears something went on between Gary and Samantha. Gail pleads with Martin not to get at Nick, although she knows he deserves it. She fears that he'll go again. Andy tells Jim that he'll be staying with him after all. Don is delighted to hear Nick is back. Martin and Gail tell Nick they need to understand why he left. He says he was fed up being alone and fancied a holiday. They are alarmed when he tells them he went to London and slept rough. He assures them that he didn't take drugs and no one interfered with him. Gail is pleased when he says he took a job in a cafe. Andy tells Curly he can't cope with the way Anne organises him. Vera has to step in to stop Samantha and Judy coming to blows behind the bar. Judy thinks sh

37x103 Episode 4057 (26th August 1996)

26 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Joyce leaves her dog Scamper with the Malletts as she goes off with Alec. Alec is anxious as he doesn't want anyone to know they're going away together. Don tells everyone that Kevin and Tony are devious. He calls Percy an old fool when Percy stands up for Kevin. Des calls on Jeff Palmer's parents. Charlie tells him how Jeff's death affected the family. Charlie and Carol are upset to discover that Claire hasn't told Des the details of Jeff's death. Claire is awkward to find Des with her in-laws; she is annoyed that Charlie is upset and tells them that she hasn't told Des much about Jeff because he wouldn't be interested. Des leaves as Claire starts rowing with Carol. Derek is dismayed when one of his wellies is stolen from the Rovers. Ken points out that it is laying in one of the hanging flowerpots at Derek's front door. Joyce takes all of her dresses to the hotel to have them cleaned and mended on Alec's account as well as phoning her sister in Australia. She enjoys herself as Alec t

37x104 Episode 4058 (28th August 1996)

28 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Des struggles to get used to having a full house. Claire is frightened to find him cool. Alec is horrified to find the bill that Joyce has run up. His pride stops him from telling her that Sunliners are not paying for the trip. Sally is annoyed when Ida admits to clocking Tricia in. Sally agrees not to tell Mike as she knows he'd dock Tricia's wages. Joyce is alarmed when Alec admits the trip wasn't a freebie. She feels awful and offers to help pay but he refuses to let her, just glad that she's had a good time. Andy is annoyed when Fiona makes a remark about the on-off relationship he and Anne seem to have. He tells her that he's sick of playing second fiddle to Steve and now wants a life of his own. Alec is annoyed when Vera sees him returning with Joyce. Vera assumes they're lovers. Des assures Claire he wants to live with her and doesn't want to wreck their relationship. Sally is pleased when Mike tells her that he wants her to be his second in command and give her responsibility.

37x105 Episode 4059 (30th August 1996)

30 August, 1996 8:00 pm

Joyce tells Vera that Alec didn't try anything on but she wishes he had. Tricia feels that she's got nothing to look forward to in life. She wants to get word to Terry. Stephen arrives unannounced at the factory, and is pleased to find the quality of the work has improved. He tells Mike that he's been let down by a supplier and Mike delights in saying he'll take the order on. Norris tries to ignore Derek when he goes on about joining the Square Dealers. Stephen tells the Platts that he'd like to take them to Canada. Nick is thrilled but Gail tells Stephen they can't go. Stephen is puzzled by the reaction. Becky is upset when she hears that Liz is Des's old flame. Martin tells Stephen about Nick running away and how they don't want Nick to get what he wants all the time. Stephen tells him they need a break. Joyce cooks Alec a meal as a thank-you. Becky tells Claire that Des broke the McDonalds up. Des tells Becky that he has had lots of women but they are all in the past. Nick tells Gai

37x106 Episode 4060 (2nd September 1996)

02 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Des feels awkward when he stops Becky from borrowing one of his X-rated videos. Jamie is impressed by Nick's talk about what his life was like in London. Tricia is livid when Jamie thinks running away to London is cool. Claire tells Des he's going to have to get rid of his dope plant. He gives it to Mavis, telling her it's a rare pot plant. Gail is upset by the way Nick refuses to talk about his life in London. She fears something nasty happened to him. Alma is annoyed that Gail hasn't told her that Stephen is back. Tricia goes for Nick when she sees him in the Street, accusing him of filling Jamie's head with nonsense. Gail sees her and rows with her. Martin has to grab hold of Gail to stop her attacking Tricia, she tells them she's had enough of them all - especially Nick. Martin gets them all into the house and tells Jamie that Nick has not told them anything about London. Nick is embarrassed when Jamie starts to retell all his adventures and says he'll tell the Platts what happened

37x107 Episode 4061 (4th September 1996)

04 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Alf is stunned and thrilled. Tricia is furious when Sally refuses to let her do overtime at time-and-a-half as she was late in. Sally is pleased to see the girls starting to treat her like the boss. Martin tells Stephen they'd like to go to Canada as they want to interest Nick and stop him running away again. Carol Palmer brings a framed photograph of Jeff for Becky. Rather than keeping it by her bed, Becky puts it on top of the TV in the lounge. Claire tells Des that Jeff wouldn't have wanted to be on top of the TV as he always told her that if he died she should enjoy her life. Stephen arranges for the Platts to go to Canada but tells them that they'll have to leave within the week.

37x108 Episode 4062 (6th September 1996)

06 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim is furious to receive a letter from Liz's solicitor demanding a share of his mother's legacy. Joyce finds it a bit insulting that Alec hasn't tried to take advantage of her as she keeps offering herself to him. Judy tells her that she's scared if she doesn't have a child then Gary will leave her for someone who will. Jim searches for Liz, letting Bill down on a job. Bill tells him that he's not interested in his problems any more, he just wants him to pull his weight. Jim is stunned when Bill turns on his pipe dream of employing Steve and tells him there's no way he's taking Steve on board and tells him to decide who he wants to work with - him or Steve. Gary looks over another bike, upsetting Judy who wonders why he sold his old bike if they're not really having a dishwasher. He is thrilled when she tells him to save the money as they'll need it; she agrees to have a baby. Deirdre is thrilled when Stephen asks her out for dinner. Mike guesses there's been trouble about Tricia turn

37x109 Episode 4063 (9th September 1996)

09 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Drag queen Shirelle, owner of the old Gatsby Club, contacts Alec for some acts. Maxine asks if she can be one of the acts as he promised her some work after the talent show. He tells her that she's not good enough. Sally likes to be friends with everyone and finds it hard to adjust to being a boss. The Wiltons are thrilled when the Weatherfield Historical Society selects their house to be part of a guided tour. They are intrigued to find out why their house is so famous. Deirdre is fed up when she struggles to cope at work whilst Alec interviews acts in the back office. Alec struggles to come up with five good acts and worries when Shirelle tells him that he wants top acts. Kevin tells Tricia that Sally stood up for her and stopped Mike from sacking her. Judy tells Gary that she needs the house decorated so she can start nest-building. The Wiltons do research and discover a highwayman was hanged on the site of the Street. They believe this must be why they've been chosen. Deirdre feels

37x110 Episode 4064 (11th September 1996)

11 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Tricia apologises to Sally for slagging her off. Maureen replies to a "lonely hearts" advert as she misses male company. Joyce is thrilled to hear that Judy is trying for a baby. Maud gets a new folding wheelchair and has Bill build a ramp up to her front door. She likes Bill and thinks that Maureen should take an interest in him. Stephen is embarrassed when Alma questions him over his relationship with Deirdre. He tells her that there isn't anything in it and if there was it wouldn't be her business. He returns to Canada. Joyce hopes to stir Alec up by telling him that she's interested in a cheap holiday. He refuses to offer to take her away and instead offers her a cheap package deal. Maxine looks forward to her act and believes it will lead to greater things. Fiona thinks that she's kidding herself. Mavis fills the conservatory with furniture annoying Derek who plans to grow chrysanthemums. Des gets Becky to trick the Wiltons into letting her spend time with Beauty, hoping she'll an

37x111 Episode 4065 (13th September 1996)

13 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack is intrigued to discover that Alec knows about secret Square Dealer pledges. Alec tells him a few. Tricia goes for her triple test at hospital and is nervous. Vera turns up to give her support and they are thrilled with the scan printout. Maxine dreams of hitting the big time. She gets her friends to cheer her on at Shirelle's. Fiona turns up after having had a meal with Lee and is quite drunk. Maxine enjoys herself at Shirelle's, cheered on by Tony. Afterwards Shirelle walks around with a microphone getting the audience to sing. Shirelle is impressed by Fiona's singing and drags her on stage. Maud gets Bill to go to the pictures with her and Maureen. Maureen tells him about the lonely hearts and her disastrous blind date. He tells her that he'll follow her at the next meeting and interrupt if the date goes wrong. Alec is impressed by Fiona's singing and tells Shirelle that she is one of his acts.

37x112 Episode 4066 (16th September 1996)

16 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec thinks that Fiona has a great future ahead of her. Ken is put upon to direct the school play when the drama teacher falls ill. Fiona is amazed when Alec tells her that he wants to book her to play at Shirelle's. She thinks Alec is barmy and tells him that she's not interested. Liz is embarrassed when Jim heckles her in the Street accusing her of bleeding him of money. She is put out when Deirdre and Andy don't want to listen to her moans. Tricia tells the Duckworths that Carl is out on parole soon and she's dreading seeing him. Maxine is annoyed that Alec thinks Fiona is good and she isn't. Bill follows Maureen when she meets Simon in a wine bar. Bill is upset to see them getting on well together. Tricia assures the Duckworths that she's finished with Carl. Jamie overhears her telling them that she's lied to him saying Carl was in a prison miles away when he's really in Strangeways. She promises him that she's never visited Carl.

37x113 Episode 4067 (18th September 1996)

18 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen is thrilled with Simon the dentist and thinks he's perfect. Maud is happy as she thinks Maureen is having a relationship with Bill. Fred offers Alec the chance to join the Square Dealers but Alec refuses, saying he's not the type. Derek and Jack are horrified to learn that Alec has been asked to replace Tommy Mook at the Dealers and can't understand why he turned the honour down. Jamie writes to Carl in prison. Maud is stunned when Maureen tells her about joining the lonely hearts and her blind date. Fiona is impressed when Alec promises her training and support and says that he'll book Rita as her coach. Ken struggles directing A Midsummer Night's Dream. Rita doesn't want to coach Fiona in singing for Alec until Fiona tells her that she genuinely wants to be trained. Sue Jeffers opens her heart to Ken and tells him that her husband has left her for another woman. He tries to comfort her. Jim gets Bill and Liz together in the Rovers, telling them that as Liz wants half of all h

37x114 Episode 4068 (20th September 1996)

20 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Becky buys a bell for Beauty, pleasing Mavis. Jim enjoys an idle day. He is annoyed when Jack accuses him of living the life of Riley and starts drinking again. When Maud questions him about work he turns on her, frightening her. Rita takes charge of Fiona, sorting out her dresses and taking her to a pianist, Gerry, who produces a backing tape for her. Maud goes to Llandudno for the weekend with an OAP group. Mavis watches in interest as the Weatherfield Historical Society visit the Street. She is horrified when James Pilling, the guide, talks about Ernie Bishop's murder at the factory on the site of their house. Emily overhears the talk and is mortified, especially when she learns that Mavis and Derek gave their permission. Mavis apologises but Emily is furious that she didn't ask the society why they wanted permission. She accuses Mavis of helping to cheapen Ernie's death. Alec and Rita support Fiona as she does her act at Shirelle's. She goes down well but hasn't got a song for an e

37x115 Episode 4069 (23rd September 1996)

23 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim spends the weekend on a drinking binge. He is relieved when Andy tells him that he wasn't violent towards anybody. Andy begs him to stop drinking but Jim feels that he needs to live his life blurred. Tricia is annoyed that Jamie gave Carl their number and address. Fiona tells Alec she only wants to be a hairdresser. He tells her that she must carry on singing as she is gifted. Derek tells the Weatherfield Historical Society to leave No.4 off the tour. He tells Emily that Mavis values their friendship and is sad she's upset her. Emily feels it's going to take her a while to forgive the Wiltons. Norris and Fred spy Curly talking in secret with Jack and ask him to a special Square Dealers meeting. Tricia asks the Duckworths if she can move into the Rovers. They tell her that running away from Carl won't help and suggest she visits him to keep one step ahead of him. Fiona is flattered when Rita tells her that she's got a great talent. Emily is annoyed when Mavis offers her chocolates a

37x116 Episode 4070 (25th September 1996)

25 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim suffers from the detox, sweating and shaking. Andy doesn't understand why he puts himself through it. Maureen avoids Bill. Des gives Mavis chocolates in the hope she'll babysit Becky but Mavis has an engagement. The Platts return from Canada and tell a shocked Audrey that Nick is staying. They explain he's enrolled in a private school for a couple of years, using his inheritance. Audrey accuses Gail of shoving Nick away because he's a problem. Jim stops drinking. He tells Bill that he wants to return to the firm but Bill tells him that he's unreliable and he's taken on another worker. Jim tells him that he can no longer use his van. Des is horrified when Mavis gives Becky a budgie of her own. Fiona tells Alec that if she's going to continue she wants a contract drawn up. When he agrees, Fiona feels that she's played into his hands but still says that she wants a contract. He tells Rita that he's backing Fiona because he wants to push one of his discoveries all the way to the top. B

37x117 Episode 4071 (27th September 1996)

27 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Bill apologises to Maureen, thinking he's embarrassed her. Curly assumes that Fred and Norris are going to ask him to join the Inner Rectangle of the Square Dealers. Fiona spends £120 of Alec's money on a dress for her act. Don is furious when he hears that Nick is living in Canada. He accuses Martin of conveniently getting shut of him and is annoyed that the school fees are coming out of his money. Gail breaks down as he accuses her of marring Nick for life. Fred and Norris accuse Curly of revealing the sacred oath to a non-Dealer. Curly swears that he didn't tell Jack anything but they find him guilty and tell him that he'll have to perform the forty-nine tasks. Maureen tells Bill that she liked it when he kissed her but she's scared of getting involved. Sue Jeffers asks Ken to join her for a conference in Southport. Fiona does another gig and is unimpressed by the shabby state of the club. Tricia visits Carl in prison, telling him that she's finished with him but will let him see Ja

37x118 Episode 4072 (30th September 1996)

30 September, 1996 8:00 pm

Andy moves out of No.11 and in with Anne at 16 Orchard Close. Jamie is horrified to see Tricia has a black eye. She tells him that she tripped over at a nightclub. Audrey convinces herself that Nick is better off with Stephen than Gail. Anne organises her things as she moves into the new house. Curly fetches Raquel back home from Maidenhead. The Duckworths comfort Tricia as she breaks down in tears over her black eye. They are angry that Carl hit her and agree with her that they've got to get him out of her life. Vera tells Raquel that she should never have sacked her but Raquel tells her that she did her a favour. Don tells Jack he can't afford to pay his share towards the horse and asks him for a sub. Jamie believes Tricia goes to clubs to pick up men and that one of them thumped her. He longs for his dad to come home and protect them.

37x119 Episode 4073 (2nd October 1996)

02 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly is surprised by Raquel's new positive attitude to herself and work. She sends out job applications. Jim enjoys teasing Bill about his relationship with Maureen. Alf worries that Audrey is going to make a fuss over his seventieth birthday. Vera discovers that Jack has written a cheque for the horse's upkeep which includes Don's share. She tells him that subbing Don won't help him. Raquel is amazed that Curly is stressed over being reprimanded by the Square Dealers. She urges him to see them and sort it out. Maureen is upset when Jim tells her that Bill has been telling him about their relationship and that Jim knows all about Simon standing her up. Mavis books a holiday in Estoril, Portugal. When Alec complains that she didn't buy it through him, she reminds him of the last time he sold her a holiday and she never got beyond the airport. Maxine tries to get Fiona to spend some money on refurbishments in the salon. Fred and Norris are startled when Curly tells them that he won't be

37x120 Episode 4074 (4th October 1996)

04 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim apologises to Bill for upsetting Maureen. Fred tells Norris that the book containing the details of the forty-nine tasks has gone missing. Raquel has an interview in Manchester. Anne gives Andy a rent book, telling him that he can now claim housing benefit. Norris and Fred try to remember what the forty-nine tasks stood for. Norris comes up with a plan set around the mystical seven, forty-nine being seven times seven. Norris tells Curly that one of the tasks will take seven years to complete. Fred thinks that he's going too far. Raquel is offered a job but isn't sure if she wants it, thinking that if they would employ her then a better firm might as well. Curly is amazed by her new confidence. Tricia tells Jamie the truth about his dad hitting her at the prison. He calls her a liar and runs off from her.

37x121 Episode 4075 (7th October 1996)

07 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Alf celebrates his seventieth birthday, thinking he's guessed Audrey's surprise - tickets to see Grease. Tricia tries to make Jamie see that they're better off without Carl but he doesn't believe her. When Jamie runs out of school in the middle of the day, Sue Jeffers sends Ken after him to see what's going on. Jamie tells Ken he was hoping to get to Strangeways to see his dad. He gets Jamie to return to school by promising that he'll talk to Tricia about his feelings. Alf looks forward to going to theatre but Audrey only organises a gathering at the Rovers as he has told her that he doesn't want a big fuss. Ken advises Tricia to spend more time talking to Jamie and listening to what he has to say. Alf turns up for his party dressed in his old suit from his Teddy boy days to get into the spirit of watching Grease. He is touched by the party that the regulars lay on. Tricia agrees to arrange for Jamie to visit Carl. Raquel is furious when Curly lets her down over an evening out as he's

37x122 Episode 4076 (9th October 1996)

09 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Raquel tells Jack that the Square Dealers are giving Curly the runaround because they think he told him secrets. He tells her that Alec told them to him. Maud urges Maureen to make her peace with Bill or they'll never have a good relationship. Raquel tells Des that she hopes things work out well with Claire. He tells her that he's glad she's turned out a winner. Sue Jeffers gives Ken a bottle of wine for his birthday. He is puzzled by the gesture. Alf demands Audrey cancels the health farm but she is desperate to go herself and keeps stalling him. Carol Palmer accuses Claire of not being honest with Des as she hasn't told him about her pension. Raquel tells Alec that Curly is being blamed for what he said to Jack about the Square Dealers. She is relieved when Alec tells her that he'll take care of everything. Anne and Andy entertain the Malones and Jim. Andy is relieved when Jim is on his best behaviour. Curly is angry to discover that Raquel has been trying to sort out his Dealers pro

37x123 Episode 4077 (11th October 1996)

11 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly agrees to see Alf and to resign from the Square Dealers. Tricia gets a letter from Carl blaming her for losing him his parole and telling her that he always knew Jamie wasn't his son. She is upset that he is denying his own son. Alf is sad to hear from Curly that he's resigning from the Rectangle. Ashley doesn't like his mother's boyfriend Trevor and feels they want him to leave home. Jamie finds Carl's letter and is upset that he's saying he's not his father. He turns to Jack and the pigeons for support. Jack doesn't know what to say. Audrey tells Alf that she's taking Alma to the health farm instead of him. He is furious that it's his present and he still has to pay for it, even though he's not going. Sue Jeffers calls on Ken and tells him that she can't stop thinking about her husband leaving her. He tells her that he's glad to listen to her woes and cooks her dinner. Kelly tells Ashley that Don needs a lodger and it would be handy as it's only two doors from her. Fred and Nor

37x124 Episode 4078 (14th October 1996)

14 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Becky stands up for Jamie when her friend Lauren teases him about his dad being in prison. Curly is stunned when Raquel dresses in a sophisticated style for an interview at the Imperial Hotel in Manchester. Billy questions Des about Claire losing her widow's pension from the RAF. Des doesn't know what he's talking about. Becky tells Jamie how much she misses her dad. He tells her that he's upset as Tricia is seeking a divorce from Carl. Tricia is annoyed that she can't divorce Carl quickly without his agreement. Vera assures her that she'll pay the solicitor's bills. Curly reminds Raquel that they want to have children but she now wants to concentrate on her career first of all. Don shows Ashley around No.5. Ashley likes it but Kelly is wary of Don. When Des asks Claire about her pension, she automatically thinks that Carol has told him. She calms down when he says it was Billy who told him. Raquel is taken on at the hotel on a trial basis. Ken tells Deirdre he fears that Sue Jeffers i

37x125 Episode 4079 (16th October 1996)

16 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Kelly thinks that No.5 isn't the right house for Ashley as she doesn't like Don. Raquel tells Curly that if he wants children then she must see that he is more committed to the idea. Jim fumes when Liz's solicitor asks him to value the furniture he bought with the house. Ken tries to get out of going to the conference with Sue Jeffers and so she accuses him of thinking that she is interested in him. Although that is what he is thinking he assures her that he can't. She admits that she might be a bit interested in him but she says that she wouldn't make a pass so he agrees to go to the conference after all. Roy lectures Jamie when he catches him skiving from school. He gets to the root of the problem when he asks after Carl. Gail tries to talk to Jamie about how much he misses his dad but he doesn't want to talk about it. Des doesn't know how to treat Claire now that she is willing to give up £16,000 for him. He isn't sure that he is happy with that amount of commitment. Deirdre tells K

37x126 Episode 4080 (18th October 1996)

18 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Having established that Maud is going to bingo, Maureen invites Bill round for the evening. Raquel starts work at the Imperial Hotel and starts to socialise with the other beauticians. Jack gets Jamie to agree to stop skiving school by threatening to withdraw the promise of his own pigeon. Ashley moves into No.5. Don tells him that now he has his rent money he doesn't need to work so many night shifts. Ashley is disappointed as he was hoping to entertain Kelly. Bill tells Maureen that she means a lot to him and she leads him upstairs. She is horrified when she sees Maud arrive home. Maud sees Bill's van and decides to leave them alone. Maureen is confused and feels that she can't go to bed with Bill. She assures him that there will be another time. Claire is pleased when Becky tells her that she likes Des. Des tells Claire that he can't let her turn her back on the money and suggests that she moves out but continues to be his girlfriend. She warns him that if she moves out then they ar

37x127 Episode 4081 (21st October 1996)

21 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Claire is upset that Des won't commit himself to her. Ken organises the Autumn fair at school. Becky is upset when Claire tells her that she is splitting from Des. She thinks that it's because of her. Alf is forced to walk as his driving licence has expired on his seventieth birthday and he refuses to apply for an extension as he may be refused on health grounds. Ken goes to Southport with Sue Jeffers and Deirdre warns him to be on his guard. Derek's plans to decorate the spare room are shelved when Norris tells him that he's to accompany him to a trade fair. Curly tells Raquel that he feels out of things now that she has got a job and new friends. She tells him that he must accept that things are now part of her life. Ashley's plans to go out with Kelly are spoiled when Don drags him onto a poker game. Kelly is furious when he stands her up as he enjoys the game and wins the others money. Becky accuse Des and Claire of not being honest with her and telling her that she was the cause o

37x128 Episode 4082 (23rd October 1996)

23 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Des and Claire assure Becky that they are not splitting up because of her but because of Jeff's pension. Raquel overhears that Claire is looking for a flat and asks if she and Des are moving. She is embarrassed when Claire tells her all about their relationship. Liz and Jim meet with a professional mediator, Mrs Bardsley, in the hope of sorting out their differences. Derek and Norris check into their hotel in Southport only to discover that there is only one room available. The mediator is caught in the middle when Liz and Jim row about his mother's money. Liz gets worked up and storms out. Derek and Norris are forced to share a double room. Norris makes sure that his bed faces north using a compass. The Malletts entertain the Watts' with the conversation being centred around children. When Judy's alarm buzzer goes off they go upstairs for sex as it's their optimum time for conceiving. Curly and Raquel don't know how to react. Norris is upset when Derek discovers that his compass is wr

37x129 Episode 4083 (25th October 1996)

25 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Des accuses Claire of only looking for a reason to finish with him. Ken is horrified to find Sue Jeffers unconscious in his hotel room, after slipping and banging her head in the bathroom. As she is taken to hospital, he finds it hard to explain to the hotel management why she was in his room. Norris sees Sue being carried out on a stretcher and tells Derek. Bill tells Jim that he's sick of hearing about his divorce and accuses him of being thick and playing games just so that he can hang onto Liz. Derek phones Mavis with the news of Sue being carried out of Ken's room on a stretcher. She tells Rita; unaware that Becky is listening. Sean tries to chat Samantha up but she isn't interested. Jim tells Bill that he's right and decides to offer Liz money. Becky gossips to her friends about Ken and Sue sharing a hotel room. Alf decides to prove his fitness by taking part in the school's sponsored walk. Don advises Ashley to be masterful with Kelly. Ashley tells Kelly that he's not weak and i

37x130 Episode 4084 (28th October 1996)

28 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Kelly is upset that Ashley is trying to act macho. Claire and Becky agree to move into the bookie's flat for a month to see how they like the situation. Curly tells Raquel that the Malletts' show of affection made him feel jealous. Liz thinks that Jim's £500 was insulting. She wants to settle up but also wants a fair deal. She asks Andy to act as go-between but he refuses. Fred is annoyed by the new masterful Ashley and blames Kelly for changing him but she tells him that it's Don's fault. Sue Jeffers apologises to Ken for all that happened in Southport and thanks him for being understanding. Fred advises Ashley to show Kelly he's the boss by grabbing her for a kiss. Claire and Becky move into the bookie's flat. Kelly is pleased when Ashley kisses her passionately and apologises but he oversteps the mark when he tells her to shut up so she slams the door on him again. Liz agrees to accept £1,000 from Jim.

37x131 Episode 4085 (30th October 1996)

30 October, 1996 8:00 pm

Maud reads Raquel's palm and tells her that she's going to be travelling soon. Alf goes to see Dr Stirling to prove he's fit. When he tells the doctor about his worry over his past heart attack he is told that wouldn't affect his licence and advised to send his renewal form back. In the car park he tries to manoeuvre and backs into Dr Stirling's car. Eric and Edith Firman entertain the Wattses, Anne and Andy to dinner. Anne feels awkward and Curly fears that Raquel will make a fool of herself again. Maud urges Maureen to get passionate with Bill, disappointed that nothing happened after she left them alone in the house. Raquel proves to be a great hit with Edith as she is self-assured and confident. Curly is impressed. Audrey and Alma go to a health farm. Kelly and Ashley make up and she admits that she does enjoy it when he's forceful. Edith warns Raquel that Curly will grow into Eric and all he'll think about is frozen food.

37x132 Episode 4086 (1st November 1996)

01 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Claire is bemused about sleeping in a grotty flat and living at No.6. She shows Carol Palmer around her new home, suffering her opinions of how low she's sunk. Percy decides to take part in the school sponsored walk. Alf is determined to out-walk him. Jim gives Liz £1,000. She thanks him. Carol tells Claire it's obvious that the flat is a charade and that she's still living with Des. Ken acts as master of ceremonies at the school fete. In his rush to out-walk Percy, Alf trips and sprains his ankle. He is attended by Dr Stirling who tells him that he's written to the DVLA saying that he feels he isn't fit to drive a car. Fred attends the fete and meets Sue Jeffers, reminding her of their childhood when they were next-door neighbours. She is horrified when he tells her that he's heard about her being carried out of Ken's hotel room. Bill's plans to celebrate his birthday are spoiled when Maureen has to look after sick Maud. Maud is upset as she wants Maureen to go out with Bill. Sue accu

37x133 Episode 4087 (4th November 1996)

04 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Ken accuses Derek of spreading rumours about him and Sue Jeffers. Derek denies doing so. Audrey and Alma return from the health farm. Audrey tells Alf that she intends to go once a year. Alf worries about Dr Stirling's report and fears he'll lose his licence. Audrey tells him that he's being stupid and gets him to send his renewal form in. Raquel's friend Lorraine Mason from Maidenhead comes to stay with her whilst she's up for an interview. Raquel is stunned when she's told that she'll have to leave the Imperial Hotel as there's not enough work. Lorraine tries to cheer her up and suggests she joins her at her interview. Derek tells Mavis off for gossiping about Ken and Sue; Mavis tells Becky off. Des is upset when Claire calls him a con man for the pretence of the flat. He tells her that he's had enough of her moaning and suggests she leaves him, reminding her that she's a free agent. He is surprised and pleased when she tells him and Becky that she's decided to move back to No.6 perm

37x134 Episode 4088 (6th November 1996)

06 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Bill and Jim are depressed when their van breaks down. Maud is pleased that Maureen spent the night with Bill. Deirdre is thrilled when Tracy visits but stunned when she tells her that she's getting married. Alec tells Fiona that she obviously cares about singing or she wouldn't have walked off the stage. He tells her that she must stick at the singing to make it work for her. Jim is annoyed to see Liz drinking and chatting with Sean. Tracy assures Deirdre she's not pregnant and assures her that her fiancé, Robert Preston, has a good job. He's twenty-five and comes from Withington. Deirdre is alarmed that they've only known each other for six months but Tracy tells her that he's the man she loves. Deirdre gives Tracy her blessing. Claire tells Carol that she was right about the flat being a charade so she's moved back to No.6. Carol accuses her of cheating the authorities but Claire tells her it's nothing to do with her. Ken is thrilled that Tracy is getting married. Raquel and Lorrain

37x135 Episode 4089 (8th November 1996)

08 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Jim buys a new van. Betty and Emily are thrilled with the news of Tracy's wedding. Tracy is angry when Mike gloats about her marrying in London and not letting Ken walk her down the aisle. Lorraine Mason doesn't get the job at Berkeley International, but Raquel gets through to the second interview. Lorraine tells her that it's not a friendly thing to do and accuses Raquel of taking her job from her. Ken and Deirdre are delighted when Tracy tells them that she's decided to get married in Weatherfield. Jim doesn't want to tell Liz about stopping the cheque but Bill forces him to. Liz is horrified and shouts at him. He is angered by her reaction and tells her that she's not going to get a penny out of him. He calms down and tells her that he needed the money to buy a van and thought he could pay her in instalments. She accepts this. Weatherfield Register Office has a cancellation for next week so Tracy takes it. Ken and Deirdre start to plan the wedding. Fiona takes Rita's advice when sin

37x136 Episode 4090 (11th November 1996)

11 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly encourages Raquel to do well in her interviews and tells her that he would consider moving if she took a job out of the area. She goes to the second stage and removes her wedding ring, fearing it might cost her the job. Samantha enjoys leading Sean on when he flirts with her. She feels that she's not his type but he persists so she agrees to go dog racing with him. The interviewers at Berkeley International, Irene Muir and Dennis Norton, are impressed by Raquel's personality and her modelling history. She tells them that she doesn't have any commitments. Deirdre and Ken meet Robert Preston, their future son-in-law, and take to him. Raquel is stunned when she is offered a job in Kuala Lumpur. Shirley and Maurice Preston have tea with the Barlows and Robert. Tracy is nervous to meet her new in-laws and Ken is put out when working class Maurice takes against him for being a teacher. Liz warns Samantha to watch herself with Sean, explaining how he sexually harassed her. Deirdre is up

37x137 Episode 4091 (13th November 1996)

13 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Gary can't understand why Judy isn't pregnant yet and fears he's sterile. He confesses to Judy that Samantha's been teasing him about it. Blanche arrives for Tracy's wedding and is amazed by the changes in the Street. Curly wonders how Raquel was offered a job abroad and asks her if the interviewers knew she was married. She confesses she took her ring off. He is stunned and can't bring himself to go into work. Deirdre is amazed that Tracy isn't excited about her wedding. Curly forces Raquel to admit she wants to take the job. He tells her he knows she wants him to talk her into taking it but refuses to. Maurice Preston tells the Barlows that Robert and his best man, Paul Davies, have disappeared and never returned from the stag night. He thinks Robert has changed his mind about marrying Tracy but she is adamant he'll turn up. Deirdre is distraught when Maurice tells her he's against Tracy because she took drugs. Judy tells Samantha she's not to talk to Gary about anything, especially

37x138 Episode 4092 (15th November 1996)

15 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack tells Alec that Harvey Nuttall is interested in booking some acts on a regular basis. Jack tells Alec he'll introduce him and give him 10% commission. Alec says he'll not do it for less than 50%. Judy fears that she might be barren and never conceive. She is amazed when Raquel tells her that she's leaving for Kuala Lumpur. Sean accuses Liz of spreading malicious rumours about him sexually harassing her. He tells her that she's very sick. Jack tries in vain to get hold of a list of Alec's artistes. Blanche hopes that Tracy's marriage will bring Ken and Deirdre closer together. Raquel phones Curly at his conference but puts the phone down before he answers. He tells shocked Eric that Raquel is leaving him. Judy tries to get Raquel to make up with Curly but Raquel tells her that their marriage is over; she doesn't love him and she's mucked his life up. She feels she should never have married him in the first place. Liz apologises to Sean for putting Samantha off him. They end up havi

37x139 Episode 4093 (18th November 1996)

18 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Jack refuses to talk to Alec, thinking that he played dirty with Harvey Nuttall. Curly returns home to find all trace of Raquel gone. Judy pushes Gary to befriend him to make sure he's alright as she promised Raquel to keep an eye on him. Gary is out of his depth talking emotions with Curly and is relieved to find he's coping okay. Fred asks Rita to visit the stables with him for an owners' open day. She agrees, thinking it might be fun. Jack finds out about open day at the stables and is annoyed as he hasn't received an invite. He confronts Fred who points out that all invites go to him as major shareholder. Alan McKenna calls at the salon looking for Fiona, telling Maxine that he's her biggest fan. Fiona is thrilled to discover she's got an admirer.

37x140 Episode 4094 (20th November 1996)

20 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Curly slips out of Anne's house in the early hours. He struggles to stop himself looking back all the time. He asks Judy to tell all the neighbours so he doesn't have to. Fiona arranges to sing with a band at The Hour Glass but Alec tells her that he's already booked her into Victoria's and arranged for a London agent to see her. Liz visits Steve and tells him that she's strapped for cash. He walks out of the visit when she breaks the news that she's going out with Sean. Fiona decides to play Victoria's and then go on to The Hour Glass. She agrees to putting her relationship with Alec on a legal footing. In prison,

37x141 Episode 4095 (22nd November 1996)

22 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen is upset to hear that Raquel has left Curly. Fred takes Rita to the stables to see Betty's Hot Shot. He is horrified when Jack turns up with Jamie, Gary and Don in tow. Fred tries to see them off, embarrassing Rita. Jack is taken with the idea of having his photograph taken on the horse for a Christmas card picture. Jamie makes a noise, startling the horse who bolts with Jack on top. The horse jumps a gate and pulls up, causing Jack to fall off. He is knocked unconscious. Maureen offers comfort to Curly. He tells her that he couldn't live with knowing Raquel didn't love him any more. He hopes that Raquel can find someone to love one day. Fred and Rita go to hospital with Jack. Deirdre cooks Ken a meal. He tells her that his biggest mistake was losing her. They are drawn to each other and kiss passionately before she leads him into her bedroom. Kelly is horrified when Denise and Brian Dunkley turn up saying they're taking Daniel away. She phones Ken at Deirdre's flat but gets no

37x142 Episode 4096 (24th November 1996)

24 November, 1996 8:00 pm

When Kelly finally gets through, Ken and Deirdre rush to No.1 to confront Denise. Denise calmly tells Ken that she's taking Daniel and he can't stop her. He struggles to contain his anger and Deirdre tries to soothe hysterical Kelly. Denise says that she's sorted herself out now and wants to start a new life in Scotland with Brian and Daniel. Ken locks them in the house but is forced to unlock the door when Denise gives him a solicitor's letter saying she has absolute rights to Daniel. Jamie blames himself for Jack's accident and fears he will die. Vera rushes to Jack's bedside and fears she's going to lose him. Kelly is horrified when Ken agrees to Denise taking Daniel. Denise gives Ken her address and tells him that he is welcome anytime. Deirdre tries to comfort Ken whilst Kelly shouts at him for not stopping Denise. Jack has a broken arm and a fractured femur along with a slipped disc causing numbness below his knee. The consultant tells Vera that he'll have to stay in bed for week

37x143 Episode 4097 (25th November 1996)

25 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Rita tells Mavis about Fred's proposal. She doesn't like Mavis's disgusted reaction and has fun with her saying that she intends to accept. Kelly tells Ashley that she fears she'll have to go home to her parents and hints about them getting a flat together but he doesn't pick up on the hint as he likes his independence at No.5. Derek feels that Mavis should support Rita if she wants to marry Fred as Fred is Master Dealer. Liz tries to work out who left her the money. She thinks it's creepy. Ken visits his solicitor Margaret Dunbar to sort out his rights. She tells him to visit Daniel regularly and find people who will testify against Denise but warns him that Denise will probably be granted custody. She advises him to get rid of Kelly as her presence might look bad. Jack is embarrassed in hospital when Martin gives him a bed bath. Fred is thrilled when Derek advises him to take things slowly with Rita as she's still thinking about the proposal. He tells Rita that he wants her to take h

37x144 Episode 4098 (27th November 1996)

27 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Jamie looks after the pigeons whilst Jack is in hospital. Emily offers Ken support in his fight to get Daniel back. The Wiltons invite Rita and Fred to Sunday lunch so Derek can butter him up for the Square Dealers. Joyce is desperate for money but Vera refuses to give her a sub. Alec tells Fiona that he doesn't want anything to do with her until she apologises for breaking their contract. He tells her to decide if she's serious about singing as he has a big gig in Wolverhampton lined up for her. Rita refuses to have lunch with Fred at the Wiltons' house as she knows they are matchmaking. Liz visits Steve in prison and tells him about the £1,000. He thinks it's from an admirer. "Mr Big" Fraser Henderson watches their conversation. Vera discovers that Jack was planning to have a photo taken for a Christmas card when he was on the horse. She gets the truth out of Joyce that the card was going to be from "Jack and the old nag". Emily advises Rita not to dismiss Fred's proposal as life is

37x145 Episode 4099 (29th November 1996)

29 November, 1996 8:00 pm

Alf celebrates getting his licence renewed. Rita is horrified when Jamie reveals, in front of Audrey, that Fred told Jack he'd proposed to her. Fred apologises to her for letting it slip. Audrey delights in telling Alf that Fred has proposed to Rita. He is so shocked he drives the wrong way into a one-way street and smashes into a police car. Fred fears he's ruined his chances with Rita and hopes to make amends. Vera struggles with the Rovers as half the staff are ill. Gary wires the outside of the house with Christmas lights as a surprise for Judy. She is annoyed as they're meant to be saving. When Alan offers a free night in a posh hotel, Fiona dumps her gig to be with him. Liz hopes that Sean left the money but he tells her that he didn't. Alec is furious when Maxine tells him that Fiona can't do the gig as she has flu. Betty advises Rita to follow her instincts over Fred. Rita is sad as she knows that she'll turn him down. Gerry Turner turns up at The Hour Glass and gives Liz flowe

37x146 Episode 4100 (1st December 1996)

01 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec is furious that Fiona let him down and washes his hands of her. Alan feels bad when he discovers that Fiona let her agent down to be with him. He tells her off for letting people down. Des takes Claire and Becky to view a canal cruiser, planning to buy it. Curly is amazed when Angie Freeman looks him up. The Wiltons entertain Rita and Fred. Derek butters Fred up hoping to be invited to join the Square Dealers. Angie tells Curly that she's been sent by Kbec as one of their designers to sort Mike's work out. She isn't surprised to find him still on the Street, still alone, and makes jokes about his friendship with Raquel. Derek is horrified when Fred tells him that Tommy Mook's place has been given to his son Timmy. He accuses Fred of leading him on and using him in order to get closer to Rita. Rita is upset by the row and walks out, with Fred running after her. Vera feels she can't cope in the Rovers any more and is grateful when Alec steps in to help her out. Fiona tries to apolog

37x147 Episode 4101 (2nd December 1996)

02 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Ken enjoys a weekend with Daniel but hates seeing him with Denise. Fiona celebrates her twenty-first fearing that Alec will sue her. Mike is put out to discover that Angie is working for Kbec and has authority over him. She gives him the summer designs and is stunned when he tells her about Curly marrying Raquel and their marriage break-up. Alec agrees to help Vera out in the evenings but warns her that Jack won't approve. Ken gives Kelly a progress report on Daniel but she gets upset at the thought of him with other people and breaks down. She refuses to get close to another child and leaves the Websters' house.

37x148 Episode 4102 (4th December 1996)

04 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Sally is annoyed when Kevin refuses to help look after the children. She takes Sophie into work, infuriating Mike who thinks that she's in the way. Tony is tired of Maxine and hopes to take up with Gill Ferguson. Joyce wins £100 on a scratchcard bought at The Kabin. She is thrilled but Tricia is annoyed that she didn't buy the card. Alec tries to get Vera to agree to hosting an Irish night with his acts. Gerry Turner tries to present Liz with a gift but she refuses it. Fred realises that Rita isn't going to accept him so lets her out of it by saying he's a womaniser and that he's proposed to two other women at the same time. She has mixed feelings as she doesn't know what her answer would have eventually been. Judy apologises to Joyce when Joyce shows off her new jacket. Liz is terrified when she returns home to find Gerry has been and left the gift on her table. Curly accuses Angie of looking down on him and the Street residents. She is sad that he is dismissive and leaves to return t

37x149 Episode 4103 (6th December 1996)

06 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Don's car breaks down but he refuses to let Kevin or Tony look at it. Deirdre urges Liz to tell the police about the jewellery being left in her flat but she knows there was no sign of a break-in. Rita tells Mavis that she is furious with Derek for spoiling her relationship with Fred. Sally asks Mike to consider having a créche at the factory but he refuses. He guesses that Tricia is pregnant and upsets her by suggesting that she doesn't know who the father is. Curly finds work too tedious and finds himself in nowhere land. Anne fears he's having a breakdown and is alarmed when he tells her that he's resigning. Judy is furious to discover Joyce won her money on scratchcards. She admits to Gary that she repaid Betty's catalogue money as she feared Joyce was dipping into her payments. Sue Jeffers feels for Ken when he tells her about Denise taking Daniel. She tells him that he's obviously going to be distracted and invites him to take early retirement, admitting she has to find someone t

37x150 Episode 4104 (8th December 1996)

08 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Judy is upset that Joyce has gone back to her thieving ways. Gary tries to keep the peace as Judy tackles Joyce about her winnings and asks for her £45 back. Joyce stalls her so Judy accuses her of not having any money left. Judy pleads with Joyce to admit that she's got money problems so they can help her but Joyce swears she hasn't. Judy is upset when Joyce walks out on her, saying she'll never return. Liz puts new locks on her flat and is horrified when Sean tells her that he's been warned off her by a thug. Claire is annoyed when Becky lets it slip about them trying to deceive the RAF by keeping an empty flat. Becky points out that she's upset because she's not being devious enough. Ken is glad when Deirdre agrees to stay the night with him. She works hard listening sympathetically to him talking about leaving Daniel in Brian Dunkley's company. Curly makes dreams about where he'd like to visit when he leaves Weatherfield. Mavis shows the allotment holders the plant that Des gave he

37x151 Episode 4105 (9th December 1996)

09 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Liz feels isolated and thinks she's being controlled by a maniac that she's never met. Claire feels that Des should apologise to the Wiltons. Becky teases them about not setting a good example to her. She celebrates her fourteenth birthday. Rita thinks it's wonderful that Mavis was caught with cannabis. Joyce cuts Judy dead in the Street. Tricia hopes to discuss her rights over maternity leave with Mike and is stunned when he tells her that she hasn't any rights; she's a bad timekeeper and she's sacked. Tricia accuses him of making excuses to get out of paying maternity but he insists she's a bad worker.

37x152 Episode 4106 (11th December 1996)

11 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Tricia helps out behind the Rovers bar and is stunned to discover that Sally resigned over her sacking. Ida tells Mike that the girls need a supervisor and puts herself forward for the job. Des is furious with Derek for spoiling Becky's party and showing him up in front of the Palmers. Emily is glad to discover that Deirdre spent the night with Ken. Curly breaks the news to Maureen that Reg's daughter has been born. Bill tells Maureen that he'd like to take her to Gran Canaria for Christmas. She wants to go but feels she can't leave Maud. Joyce gets a £10 sub on her wages from Vera and buys scratchcards but doesn't win anything. Rita feels uncomfortable selling scratchcards to Joyce as she keeps losing.

37x153 Episode 4107 (13th December 1996)

13 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Claire gets a letter from the RAF saying they want to discuss her widow's pension. She fears they are going to prosecute her and guesses that someone has shopped her. Des is certain that Derek is to blame and tells him that he's gone too far. Derek is alarmed by the ferocity of his anger. Gary acts as peacemaker between Joyce and Judy, reconciling them. Mike has to call on Sally when he can't find a file. He tells her that he won't give her a reference and doubts if she'll find another job. Alec is interested in Roy's memory. Roy is wary of him and tells him that he doesn't perform to order. Emily decides to spend Christmas with her sister so Percy asks Maud to spend the day with him. Maureen is thrilled as she can go on holiday with a clear conscience. Alec wants to exploit Roy but Roy doesn't want to know. Maud is thrilled that Maureen and Bill are going away over Christmas. Claire hands the flat keys back to Sean, deciding that she's had enough of lying. Joyce tells the Malletts she

37x154 Episode 4108 (15th December 1996)

15 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Gary hates having Joyce living at No.9. Judy demands to know why Joyce has had to leave her house. Joyce tells her that her landlord was sexually harassing her. Fiona is annoyed when Tony tells her that he wants to finish with Maxine but she won't take the hint. Charlie Palmer calls at No.6 and is shocked to find bloodied Sean there. He thinks that Claire's mixing in bad circles. Roy turns to Deirdre for help, explaining that Alec is after him and won't leave him alone. He doesn't want to be treated as a freak. Vera worries that she'll never be able to get rid of Alec as he settles in behind the Rovers' bar. Maxine looks forward to her Christmas with Tony. Claire is furious when Charlie implies that Des used the RAF pension to buy his boat. He calls Des a chancer, upsetting Becky. Claire guesses that he shopped her to the RAF and throws him out. Samantha views the flat over the betting shop and decides to take it before Anne tells her that Curly is leaving and may want to rent his hous

37x155 Episode 4109 (16th December 1996)

16 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Des tries to apologise to Derek over accusing him of shopping them but Derek doesn't let him. Liz tells Andy about Fraser's obsession with her. She tells him that she's frightened. Deirdre tells Alec that he's upsetting Roy but Alec feels Roy is his passport out of a backstreet travel agents. Roy asks Alec to visit him at home. Vera worries when she finds money missing from the till. Charlie Palmer begs Des to forgive him as he fears Claire will stop him seeing Becky. Des agrees but Claire is hostile towards Charlie when she sees him. Joyce is embarrassed when Gary calls on Bernard her landlord to check out the harassment story. He tells Gary that Joyce left as she owes him back-rent. Judy feels they're stuck with Joyce now. Samantha views No.7 and Curly agrees to rent her the house, promising he'll be moved out soon. Alec visits Roy in his flat and is startled when Roy tells him that he is in contact with the spirit world and talks to his dead auntie. Roy is pleased when he frightens

37x156 Episode 4110 (18th December 1996)

18 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Joyce apologises to the Malletts for misleading them and admits she's hopeless with money. Liz tells Andy that he had no right to tell Jim about Fraser. Ken goes to the County Court with his solicitor, Margaret Dunbar, to meet with Denise and the Court Welfare Officer, Mr Phelps, to see if they can arrange custody without going to court. Ken says that he feels Daniel should live with him as Denise abandoned him. Deirdre tells Alec that there's £35 missing from the petty cash. Denise tells Mr Phelps that everything she's done has been for Daniel's benefit. Ken is outraged when she says that it was always agreed that she would claim Daniel back once she'd got herself sorted. The meeting ends in a row between Ken and Denise so Mr Phelps tells them that there will have to be a full court hearing. Liz visits Steve and asks him to help put Fraser off. Steve stops her by saying that Fraser has made his life easier for him in prison. He urges her to meet with Fraser so she can see he's really

37x157 Episode 4111 (20th December 1996)

20 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Alec plants marked £5 notes in his coat pocket at work. Maureen is dejected when Bill decides to see Carl and not go to Spain. He feels bad for letting her down. Liz borrows Deirdre's clothes as she doesn't want to wear her normal short skirts when she visits Fraser. Samantha is interested to hear that Sean has dumped Liz. Claire goes to the RAF and is told that she'll have to return the balance of the pension. She is relieved it's all over and also that if she finishes with Des the money starts again. Liz visits Fraser and tells him that he must stop hounding her. She is amazed when he disarms her and starts to charm her. He tells her that he never meant to frighten her but finds her irresistible. Ashley and Kelly have a tearful farewell when she leaves for Scotland. He gives her a charm bracelet to remember him by. Maureen takes Claire on at the corner shop. Becky is alarmed as she thinks it's not a good enough job for an officer's widow. Alec watches Joyce steal his money and then c

37x158 Episode 4112 (22nd December 1996)

22 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Joyce threatens to tell Sunliners Travel Agency about Alec paying her with their money to clean his flat. He tells her that she's a blackmailer as well as a thief and sacks her. Martin wants to buy Curly's car for Gail to learn to drive in. Anne and Vera organise a farewell party for Curly. Vera invites the Armstrongs to spend Christmas with her at the Rovers. Bill sells the Spanish holiday to Gary. Don is hurt when Sarah Louise tells him that he's not invited for Christmas as Audrey doesn't like him but Roy is coming round instead. Don is angry that he's left out whilst a stranger is invited. He breaks open Ashley's present to him - a bottle of whisky. Judy is upset for Joyce when she breaks down and tells her that Alec framed her and accuses her of stealing from him. Don accuses Gail of shutting him out in the cold. Martin buys Curly's car for £1,200. Gerry tells Liz that Fraser is angry at him for breaking into her flat and apologises to her. Mike gets drunk at The Hour Glass and hi

37x159 Episode 4113 (23rd December 1996)

23 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Judy tells Gary that she's worried about Joyce stealing and feels they should help her by paying her £450 back-rent. Gary agrees even though he was saving the money to buy another motorbike. Don is depressed over being breathalysed as he knows that he'll lose his licence and his job. Vera asks the staff not to tell Jack that Alec helped out in his absence. Joyce is thrilled with the £450 loan from the Malletts and promises to find somewhere else to live whilst they are in Spain. Judy and Gary fly to Marbella for Christmas. Vera apologises to Alec and asks him not to tell Jack about helping her out. Bill goes to Bristol to see Carl, promising Maureen that he'll be back on Christmas night. Jack returns home on crutches and is stunned to find the Armstrongs in residence. He tells Vera that she's soft as they can't afford charity cases. He is annoyed to find Vera has coped well without him and the beer quality hasn't gone off. Sean tells Andy that he knows Fraser was behind his mugging as

37x160 Episode 4114 (25th December 1996)

25 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Don is overcome with smoke in the garage, his head falls against the horn and the noise wakes the Street up. Martin and Kevin investigate and find Don. They take him into No.8 and resuscitate him. Jack lays into Vera for allowing Alec behind his bar and fears he wants his empire back. He accuses Vera of encouraging Alec and demands to know what they got up to. Vera is thrilled by his jealousy. Don comes round and refuses to let Martin take him to hospital. He rows with Martin for stopping him from killing himself. Gail can't understand why Don would want to kill himself but he tells her he's lost everything and there's no point in him living any more.

37x161 Episode 4115 (27th December 1996)

27 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Maureen regrets her night of passion with Curly. When Bill returns she is angry with him, feeling that if he hadn't let her down she wouldn't have called on Curly. Bill is disheartened. Don refuses to be pampered by the Platts and returns home. Jack hates having the Armstrongs around, feeling they take over too much. He is shocked when Martin tells him about Don's suicide attempt and agrees to keep an eye on him. Gerry tells Liz that she has to visit Fraser as Steve is in trouble. Curly feels bad that he took advantage of Maureen. He tells her that their night together was special but they haven't a future together whilst she has one with Bill. Jack visits Don, trying to cheer him up, but Don tells him that he's not got a future. Curly has his last day at Firman's Freezers and tells delighted Anne that she is the new temporary manager. She tells him that she's always looked up to him as he oozes wisdom and self-knowledge. Liz worries over Steve and fears Fraser might be using him to ge

37x162 Episode 4116 (29th December 1996)

29 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Anne diverts Curly whilst preparations for his farewell party from Firman's Freezers at the Rovers are completed. Drunk, she reveals her true feelings for him. Curly is overwhelmed by the surprise party. Tricia broaches the subject of maternity benefit to Mike. Ashley keeps Don company. Curly takes Maxine back to No.7 with him.

37x163 Episode 4117 (30th December 1996)

30 December, 1996 8:00 pm

Maxine is disgusted with herself for sleeping with Curly but he's feeling wonderful. He is put out when she creeps out of the back door. Ashley brings Don out of himself by talking to him about gambling. Tricia calls at the DSS and is told that she's entitled to £87 a week, housing benefit and maternity. The Duckworths hope that the DSS will want Terry to pay towards the baby's upkeep but also feel they don't want him knowing about the baby. Samantha moves into No.7. Curly is amazed by his magnetism and the way women keep falling at his feet. Alma is upset to hear that Don tried to kill himself in the garage as she realises that he must hate Mike. Curly bids the Street farewell as he leaves for Paris, via Folkestone. Fiona guesses that Maxine spent the night with a man but Maxine refuses to tell her who it was. When Bill wants to see Carl for New Year, Maureen encourages him to go. Liz visits Fraser demanding to know what trouble Steve is in. Fraser assures her that it's not that urgen

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