Coronation Street (1960) Season 38

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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38x01 Episode 4118 (1st January 1997)

01 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Curly got as far as Stockport before realising he was chasing a mirage. He feels he has everything to live for in Weatherfield. He tells Samantha she can stay at No.7 as his lodger and is stunned when she tells him it's her house now under her rental agreement and he'll have to move out. Maureen tells Curly that Bill knows about their night of passion and tells him he should never have come back. The Platts have dinner at the Baldwins' flat. They toast for a prosperous New Year. Maxine is horrified to see Curly back in Weatherfield and confesses to Fiona that Curly was the man she slept with. Fiona thinks it's hysterical. Liz tells Andy and Jim that Fraser has warned her about Steve and Malcolm Fox.

38x02 Episode 4119 (3rd January 1997)

03 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma is sickened to receive a letter from Don, posted on the day of his suicide attempt, telling her it's Mike's fault he's lost everything. Anne is excited about her first day as acting manager at Firman's Freezers. The Malletts return from Spain to find Samantha is their next door neighbour. Anne is horrified to find Curly at work. She is angry that he's back because she wanted his job and feels that she's betrayed Andy by kissing him. She tells him that she hates him and is upset when he tells her that he's forgotten all about her declaration. Gary tells Joyce she can go home as he's sorted out the back rent with her landlord Bernard. Samantha tells Curly he can't stay at No.7 any more and suggests he goes to stay with a friend. Tricia gives the DSS Terry's name but she is told he won't be traced until the baby is born. Jack is pleased as he wants Terry to pay up. Alma shows Mike the letter and is hurt when he finds it amusing.

38x03 Episode 4120 (5th January 1997)

05 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack wants rid of the Armstrongs but Vera enjoys having them around. Anne is hostile toward Curly, telling him she wants him to leave as soon as possible. Tricia realises Jack wants her out of the Rovers and tries to win him round, saying how good he is for Jamie. Alma confronts Don over his letter and asks him why he wrote it to her when she's never hurt him. She tells him no one's to blame but himself for the mess he's in. He tells her that she destroyed him as Mike did as she married him. She is shaken by his aggression. Joyce and Scamper return to Gable Street.

38x04 Episode 4121 (6th January 1997)

06 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Ken panics when he gets a date for Daniel's hearing and finds it's sooner than he expected. He goes to see Alison Dunkley to ask her to testify against Denise. He tells Deirdre he needs her to support him through it all. Stephen arrives from Canada and calls at the factory. He is disturbed to hear a message from Don on Mike's answerphone, calling him a thieving swine. Mike is shaken by the message and is annoyed when Stephen recognises Don's voice. Mike tries to explain what Don has against him but Stephen doesn't like the idea of people having grudges against Mike. Eric Firman tells Curly that if he hadn't returned he was going to get Reg to look after the store with Anne as his assistant. Liz and Jim visit Steve in prison and tell him they're concerned about his involvement with Malcolm Fox

38x05 Episode 4122 (8th January 1997)

08 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera misses having the Armstrongs to stay as they felt like family. Gary offers to look over Samantha's bike when it gives her trouble, but Judy stops him. Audrey presses Alf to use his Square Dealership to help him in court as he appears on a charge of dangerous driving. To help Don out, Jack buys his share of the horse for £150. Vera tells him it's good to help a friend in need and suggests they help Tricia, as well as Don. Deirdre admits to Emily that she feels Daniel would be better off with Denise so she and Ken can have an uncomplicated start to their relationship. Jack has new spectacles fitted. Alf is fined £200 and told he'll have to take his driving test again. Audrey feels that Weatherfield is the only town that has incorruptible officials

38x06 Episode 4123 (10th January 1997)

10 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Knowing Vera is going to visit, Tricia turns the heating off so the flat is cold. Alma tells Mike she bumped into Stephen and had a drink with him. He's instantly suspicious. Andy tells Curly he can stay with them as long as he likes and that he and Anne don't see eye to eye all the time. Ken is surprised when Denise turns up with Daniel. She asks Ken to look after him overnight as she and Brian Dunkley have business, trying to make him see she is not the enemy and she does want him to be part of Daniel's life. Ken happily takes care of Daniel. Vera is appalled by the cold flat and insists the Armstrongs move back to the Rovers permanently.

38x07 Episode 4124 (12th January 1997)

12 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike can't believe Stephen would cancel the contract over Don. Jack tries to prepare Vera for the day Tricia finds herself another man, accusing her of getting too attached. Audrey feels Alf has got into bad habits with his driving and gives him a lesson. He refuses to have any more with her as she nags him too much. Andy realises he doesn't care if Anne fancies Curly or not as he's had enough of living with her. Mike begs Stephen to reconsider as he'll be putting people on the dole. Stephen refuses so Mike accuses him of pulling out because of Alma embarrassing him. Andy is embarrassed when Anne is rude to Curly, demanding to know when he's going to leave. Curly is appalled when Anne tells him she's told Andy about her declaration of love. When Becky is locked out of No.6, Ashley takes her in for the afternoon.

38x08 Episode 4125 (13th January 1997)

13 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Andy has moved back in at No.11. Anne tells Curly she's glad Andy has gone and insists he stays, saying she can't manage the mortgage without his help. Samantha is furious when Tricia lords it over her at the Rovers. She tells Jack she'll leave if she doesn't get an apology. Alma is upset to see Mike so low and is short with Gail as she's Stephen's sister. Bill is stunned to discover Andy has left Anne with Curly living in the house. He advises him to separate them and thump Curly. Jim pushes Bill to make things up with Maureen, using her birthday as an excuse. He gives her a plant as a present, pleasing her but she is annoyed by the way Maud tries to push them together.

38x09 Episode 4126 (15th January 1997)

15 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma tells Mike that Stephen humiliated her and she hates him. Maud wonders why Maureen has cooled towards Bill and tries to find out if he's got another woman. Maureen tells her to shut up. Alma is touched when Mike tells her he's glad she hates Stephen as he could never have coped with losing her. She assures him they'll survive. Jim tells Bill he'll never be able to forget Maureen sleeping with Curly and advises him to finish with her. Stephen tells Audrey that he's dropping Mike and Alma is upset.

38x10 Episode 4127 (17th January 1997)

17 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Becky plans to convert Ashley to vegetarianism. Lauren is amused that she has a crush. Tony is annoyed when Kevin refuses to let him take a holiday, saying they have to build up the business first. Jack and Don watch Betty's Hot Shot racing on the TV. Don is furious when, against all the odds, it wins. Mike tells Sally and the workers that he's lost the Kbec contract. He tells them he'll fight to ensure they don't go under and assures them there'll be no redundancies. Vera is thrilled that the horse has won and plans to spend Jack's owner's winnings on a new coat and a buggy for the baby. Don is bitter that he hasn't got any winnings to look forward to. Ken tells Denise he agrees to settle out of court but wants to pay maintenance for Daniel.

38x11 Episode 4128 (19th January 1997)

19 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Becky is obsessed with Ashley and hangs round the Street hoping to catch a glimpse of him. Anne has her parents to Sunday lunch as she wants them to meet Curly. Curly feels awkward as Anne lets them believe they are living together. He is shocked when she tells them he is getting divorced. Fred is interrogated by Jack, Gary, Billy and Alf over why he didn't tell them Hilary Forrest told him the horse would do well in the race. He maintains they would have complained if the horse hadn't won but lets it slip that he took Hilary out for lunch. Mike rings round a few mates and discovers Kbec have pulled out of half of their contracts, using lame excuses. Fred is forced to agree with the others in the syndicate that no one is to meet with Hilary unless another group member is present. Don sells his car. Sally asks Gail if she knows what's going on with Stephen and Kbec and gets into a row with Audrey who feels

38x12 Episode 4129 (20th January 1997)

20 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Samantha forces Curly to sleep on the sofa and then tells him he must leave. He tells her that he had to escape from Anne but Samantha refuses to be moved. He offers to reduce her rent and she finally agrees when he knocks £40 a week off. She tells him she must have the best bedroom and a bolt fitted on the bathroom door. Sally thinks it's wicked that Stephen used Don as an excuse to drop them. Anne pleads with Curly to come home with her and turns on him when he refuses. She accuses him of lusting after Samantha and tells him he'll regret spurning her. Ashley falls for Maxine and is thrilled when she asks him to model for her. Gail and Alma fall out over the Mike/Stephen business and the atmosphere in the cafe upsets Roy. Gail tells Alma she doesn't want to fall out with her but Alma tells her she is involved; if Stephen ruins Mike she is ruined too.

38x13 Episode 4130 (22nd January 1997)

22 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike decides to cut his losses by selling counterfeit Kbec-wear. Alma is alarmed at the thought of him trading illegally. She is angry to hear Audrey bad-mouthing Mike to Gail and tells her Mike is worried sick because of Stephen's actions. Audrey hits back by reminding Alma of her infatuation with Stephen. Curly assures Eric that Anne didn't throw him out over his advances; he left because of hers. He swears he never laid a finger on her. Gail tries to sort out the aggro between herself and Alma but Alma sees her as the enemy as she's related to Stephen and Audrey. When Gail blames Mike for Don's suicide attempt, Alma reminds her of all the upset she caused Don over the house. Gail tells Alma that she didn't find Stephen so vile when she tried to bed him and Alma hits back by saying it's no wonder Nick left home and walks out of the cafe.

38x14 Episode 4131 (24th January 1997)

24 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre tells Ken it's obvious Sue Jeffers fancies him and she is jealous. She tells him to think about the signals he gives Sue. Becky spies on Ashley and discovers it's his birthday. Des teases her about her obsession. Mike assures Sally he needs her but will have to lay off half the workforce. Des lends Becky a Walkman that Lisa once gave him. Ken pleads with Sue not to make him redundant. She tells him she's sympathetic but she has to lose some of her experienced staff. She questions him about Deirdre, annoyed that they are so friendly. Gail tries to make up with Alma and is shocked when Alma tells her she's dissolving their partnership and selling the cafe. Alma offers to sell her share to Gail but Gail gets angry, pointing out she can't afford it. Alma assures her it's nothing personal, she's doing it to help Mike.

38x15 Episode 4132 (26th January 1997)

26 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Samantha and Sean set out for Todmorden on her bike. Kevin is annoyed when Tony says he's only working Sunday morning as he wants to take his girlfriend out. Des sees that Ashley has his Walkman and fears Becky has given it to him. Sean is exhausted walking but Samantha keeps pushing him, saying they'll have a pub lunch. Mike finds a buyer, Mr Bottomley, for the Crimea Street flats, but he needs them vacant. Martin rows with Alma for putting the cafe on the market. Mike suggests he talks to Stephen about buying into the business. Sean is furious when after walking for hours a snowbound pub on the edge of the moors is closed. Samantha feels sorry for him and when he questions her she gives him her life story, including details of her marriage. She explains she's running away from her past and no one knows where she is. He is staggered by her story.

38x16 Episode 4133 (27th January 1997)

27 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike warns Deirdre that she's going to lose her home and her caretaker job when he sells the Crimea Street flats. Ken suggests she moves in with him at No.1 but she feels she doesn't just want to drift back into his life. Tony has a bad back which stops him being much help at the garage. Mike talks to the workforce, telling them he's only got the one order for sportswear and will have to lay half of them off. Ida is convinced she'll be first to go. Curly is annoyed to find Anne has changed all the rotas in his absence. He is also upset by the way she refuses to be alone with him and always keeps the office door open. Sally realises that Mike's new designs are the same as Kbec's and tells him he can't copy them as it's illegal. He points out Kbec has left him with no option and she has to go along with him or he'll have to sack all sixty workers instead of thirty.

38x17 Episode 4134 (29th January 1997)

29 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre doesn't want to rush things with Ken as she's enjoying life at the moment and doesn't want to risk another break-up. Kevin is suspicious of Mike's motives. The residents of the Crimea Street flats receive notice to quit. Joyce tells Judy to try a home pregnancy testing kit rather than wait for each doctor's appointment. Gail worries that any new owner of the cafe won't want her. Martin persuades her to speak to Alma again. Alma turns up in the cafe but brings Paul Buckley, a prospective buyer, with her. He plans to turn the cafe into a takeaway pizza shop. Gail tearfully begs her to reconsider and is astonished to hear from Roy that the flats are also up for sale. Mike wants Sally to help him sell gear on the markets at the weekends and realises that Mike has no new orders to work on. Roy worries about where he's going to live and if he will settle in there. Joyce tells a delighted Gary that Judy might be pregnant. Sean agrees to go with Samantha to her self-defence classes. Su

38x18 Episode 4135 (31st January 1997)

31 January, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary worries that Judy is rushing round too much but doesn't tell her that he thinks she's pregnant. Maud suggests Bill moves in with them to a shocked Maureen. Roy is depressed about losing his home and his job. He realises that the only answer is to buy the cafe himself. Des takes the mickey out of Sean for his interest in Samantha. Alma brings Paul Buckley and his colleague Michael Pearce back to the cafe. Gail tells Roy that he'll need to raise £30,000 to buy Alma's share and he goes off to see the banks. Alma tells Mike that she thinks the two men will buy the cafe. Deirdre is not sure about moving back in with Ken.

38x19 Episode 4136 (2nd February 1997)

02 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin is annoyed when Sally spends Sunday working with Mike. Judy tells Gary she isn't pregnant and he wonders if he's sterile. Deirdre feels Ken is taking it for granted that she'll move into No.1 with him. He thinks it's because the house has bad memories for her and suggests he sells up and they buy somewhere together. She tells him it isn't just the house; she doesn't want to live with him. She is dismayed when he is upset that she won't take the risk. Sean is pleased when Samantha invites him round to No.7 for a meal, until he realises Curly will also be there. Ken tells Deirdre he's furious with her and accuses her of using him as therapy to get over Samir. She tells him that's the worst thing he's ever said to her and storms out. Alma is embarrassed when Roy tells her he wants to buy the cafe.

38x20 Episode 4137 (3rd February 1997)

03 February, 1997 8:00 pm

After Deirdre's hurried departure, Ken and Sue are embarrassed by what has happened. Sue is upset that Deirdre had a key to the house and is angry when Ken thanks her for going to bed with him. Gail is annoyed that the Baldwins haven't taken Roy's offer seriously. Maureen is fed up that Bill is more interested in the new flat than making love to her. Mike is amazed when Martin tells him Roy really has got £35,000 from an inheritance. Ken begs Deirdre to forgive him, saying he made a mistake sleeping with Sue. She tells him he used Sue and it's disgusting. Mike tells Alma she must sell to Roy as he has the cash but Alma feels that would be taking advantage of him. Deirdre takes time off from work and goes to see Tracy in London. Sue tells Ken she's annoyed because he hasn't been honest with her over Deirdre. She asks him to make his mind up between them. Alma tells Roy she won't sell the cafe to him and accuses Gail of taking advantage of Roy to hang onto her own job. Gail is furious wh

38x21 Episode 4138 (5th February 1997)

05 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike can't believe Alma has turned Roy's offer down. Derek is dismayed to hear from Billy Williams that his allotment shed has been broken into. Sue Jeffers is cold to Ken at work. Roy is puzzled over why Alma thinks he and his money need protecting. He is sad as he wants the cafe. Sally finds it hard working with counterfeit goods behind the backs of Kevin and the workers. Ida is told she can no longer have access to the storeroom where the goods are and accuses Sally of being up to something with Mike. Gail accuses Alma of not selling to Roy because she knows it would help her out. Alma realises that Gail really isn't exploiting Roy and apologises for saying she was. Alma tells Gail that she's worried that if Roy makes a mess of the business, Gail will get burnt. Gail tells her that she is being arrogant and patronising and says she must sell to Roy. Sue tells Ken she doesn't want to see him until he's decided if he wants a relationship with her or Deirdre. Derek is annoyed that his

38x22 Episode 4139 (7th February 1997)

07 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Ken gets time off work from Sue Jeffers to go and visit Daniel. Sally tells Mike she's not working any more Sundays and doesn't want to do anything else illegal. He is annoyed that she's told Kevin about the markets and tells her that she's obviously against him. She is upset when he tells her she'll have to resign. She refuses to resign and tells him he'll have to sack her. Mike sees Kevin in the Rovers and tells him that the illegal trading was the only thing keeping him afloat and without Sally all the other workers will be put on the dole. Curly accuses Samantha of testing Sean's passion by getting him to join her on physical ventures. He tells her Sean is bound to give up on her soon if she keeps him at arm's length. Sally fears the girls will lose their jobs if she doesn't help Mike out but Kevin suggests she calls his bluff. Samantha takes Sean to her self-defence class. She is impressed to discover he knows a bit of judo and suggests they both take part on a sponsored parachute

38x23 Episode 4140 (9th February 1997)

09 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Don is angry and disappointed when Ashley goes off with Mike to sell his Kbec stock on the Sunday markets. Vera is invited to a Licenced Victuallers function and teases Jack by saying she's not taking him. Jack is furious that she'd go without him, especially as it's a Valentine's dance and the gossips would think they've split up. Alec looks forward to taking Rita for lunch in the country but his relaxing time is spoilt when she insists on bringing Rosie and Sophie so the Websters can have a break. Sean tells Samantha that no one will sponsor him and is horrified when Des says he's backing him £20 and he's got sponsorship from the employees at all four of his betting shops. Gerry meets Fraser as he leaves prison. His first thought is to see Liz. Sean is furious with Des for double-crossing him and is scared that he'll injure himself on the jump. He is relieved to discover he'll need a doctor's note saying he's fit for the jump. He is certain he can get the doctor to say he's unfit but

38x24 Episode 4141 (10th February 1997)

10 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Andy is alarmed when Liz tells him Fraser is out. He wants to cancel his trip to Ireland but Liz refuses to let him. Curly is embarrassed to find Anne talking to the female staff about sexual harassment. He tells Eric Firman that Anne is trying to make him out as a pervert and talks to him about leaving the keys with an assistant before discovering Anne hasn't told him about the incident. Ken tells Emily that he'd like to give his relationship with Deirdre one last try. Betty agrees to look after the Rovers when Vera tells her that she really does want Jack to be her guest. Sally warns Ashley that Mike is selling dodgy goods and advises him to stay clear of it. Roy's solicitor sorts out the contracts on the cafe. He assures the customers he won't be making any changes. Mike is annoyed when Ashley tells him he can't work for him any more. He guesses Sally has put him off and rows with her, saying that if he always played honest he'd have lost everything. Liz asks Alan for his advice on

38x25 Episode 4142 (12th February 1997)

12 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Tricia encourages the Duckworths to leave her in charge of the Rovers so they can go to the dance but Vera doesn't think she's up to it. Sally worries that Ashley will spread the word that Mike is selling dodgy goods and that the factory will have to close down. She feels she hasn't repaid Mike for his trust in her. Becky buys Ashley a Valentine card. Vera gets Billy to push Betty into returning to the Rovers by pointing out if she's at home she'll be under his feet. Curly gets angry with the way Anne hates him and rows with her, telling her things have got to change. She suddenly gets tearful and rushes out, watched by Eric. Deirdre returns from London and tells Ken they should put the past behind them and remain friends. He is disappointed and asks her to give him another chance but she refuses. Eric demands to know why Curly is making Anne cry. Curly tells him she's mad. Curly is bemused when Anne makes him a cup of tea and apologises. She tells him she cares for him and is upset th

38x26 Episode 4143 (14th February 1997)

14 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Ashley is amused that Becky has sent him a Valentine and disappointed that Maxine hasn't sent him one as he's posted one to her. Anne doesn't pick Curly up so he's late for work and misses a meeting with Eric Firman. She tells him the car broke down but he refuses to listen to her. She pleads with him to like her, saying she'd do anything for him. He snaps and starts to shake her, telling her he won't play her games. Eric sees them and is horrified. He sacks Curly on the spot. Jack is thrilled when Betty arrives to look after the Rovers so he can go to the dance with Vera. Maxine admits to Fiona she likes having Ashley panting after her as he's like a puppy she can train. Samantha is furious to hear Curly has been sacked because of Anne's manipulations. Tricia helps out behind the bar but has to stop when she goes into labour. Betty is forced to look after her, with Jamie's help. Liz is stunned to discover Fraser is buying The Hour Glass from George Freeman. The Duckworths return home

38x27 Episode 4144 (16th February 1997)

16 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Tricia isn't allowed to hold her baby as he's so small at five weeks premature. Jamie overhears Vera worrying that the baby might not live. He convinces himself that his brother is going to die but Tricia assures him he'll fight back and get stronger. Curly is amazed when Anne seeks him out, saying she wants to remain friends. He tells her he wants nothing more to do with her. She turns on Samantha, accusing her of seducing him into living at No.7. Alan is intrigued to discover Fraser has bought The Hour Glass. Fraser spends the day behind the bar with Liz. He tells her he's bought it as a business proposition and assures her he won't interfere with the way she runs it. Maureen and Bill decorate his new flat. Sue tells Ken how she wishes she could tell the school how much she loves him but they agree they should keep their relationship a secret. Des is horrified when he discovers Sean has got sponsors for a jump in his name. He refuses to do the jump and doesn't care what the sponsors

38x28 Episode 4145 (17th February 1997)

17 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Fiona worries that Steve could get hurt by Fraser's friends if Liz speaks against him. Jack suggests to Vera that the baby came on time and wasn't Terry's but she refuses to believe him. Gail tells Roy she'd be happy if the more experienced partner had the majority share and is surprised when he agrees. Liz is grateful when Fraser gives her a pay rise. Joyce asks Alec to take her back as cleaner but he refuses, annoying her. Jack visits Tricia in hospital and feels uncomfortable when she says she feels she's not a good mother. He asks Martin's advice on the baby and is told it is definitely premature. Tricia is thrilled when she's allowed to hold her baby for the first time. Joyce is annoyed when Judy takes Alec's side, pointing out that she did steal from him. Jamie is thrilled when Tricia returns from hospital for a break. Ashley gives Maxine a chicken and is despondent when she doesn't invite him for a meal. Samantha forces herself to get drunk when entertaining Sean. She lets him k

38x29 Episode 4146 (19th February 1997)

19 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Don gets annoyed by the off-hand way Maxine treats Ashley. He tells her all hairdressers are the same and she's as bad as Denise for leading men on. She is stunned by the outburst. Samantha confides in Curly that although she fancies Sean she hates sex. He is stunned when she tells him she was once married. Gail tells Roy she wants to sort out a loan to buy his 20% and is amazed when he tells her he doesn't want to sell 20%; he agreed the person with the most experience should have the majority share and thinks that is him as he worked so long in a four-star hotel. Gail is dismayed. Liz tells Fraser she'd like to give him the £1,000 back. He accepts this on the condition she accepts something else from him. She introduces him to Deirdre, who is horrified to see him out of prison and working with Liz. Tony buys a new sports car. Ashley is concerned when Maxine lays into him over Don criticising her over her treatment of him. Ashley tells Don to keep out of his love life. Deirdre can't u

38x30 Episode 4147 (21st February 1997)

21 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Alan is furious to hear Fiona has been at The Hour Glass to spy on Fraser. He tells her to stay away in future, out of harm's way. She is thrilled when he tells her her loves her and wants her kept safe. Liz tells Fraser she has no regrets after spending the night with him. She is flattered by the way he gives her money to spend, saying she deserves the best as she's a lady. Joyce is annoyed that she has to clean up the Rovers for the baby's homecoming and asks Judy to walk Scamper. Liz tells Alan she doesn't want to spy on Fraser as she's certain Steve is safe. Alan tells her that if she doesn't cooperate Steve's parole might be cancelled. She accuses him of blackmailing her but he makes her that he's serious. Liz is upset when Deirdre refuses a lift in her car because it's been bought by a criminal. Becky is upset when she leaves dye on Claire's hair too long and bleaches it too much. Claire rushes to the salon for help. Judy forgets to walk Scamper when Gary chases her into bed, tur

38x31 Episode 4148 (23rd February 1997)

23 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Liz wakes up in Fraser's bed. Vera moans about Joyce not turning into work and Kevin moans about Tony also not being at the garage. Samantha goes to Firman's to do the Rovers' shopping, unaware that she is being watched by Anne. Liz visits Steve and tells him about Fraser buying The Hour Glass. He tells her that Fraser is married. Gary and Judy return from a night out. Curly tells them that they want to speak with Judy in connection with a woman who was knocked down the previous night. Judy fears the worst and rushes to the police station. Anne plants a package in Sam's bag and tells Eric she saw her stealing it. Assistant Sheila Dixon defends Sam and Eric calls Curly into the store and dismisses Anne in front of him. A stunned Tony explains to Sally and Kevin - he killed Joyce. Gary and Judy arrive back with Joyce's personal belongings. Judy blames herself. Anne threatens Samantha and Curly in the Rovers telling them that one day she will get her own back on them. Liz asks Fraser abou

38x32 Episode 4149 (24th February 1997)

24 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy wants to apologise to Joyce for rowing with her and is dejected because she can't. Liz makes herself at home in Fraser's flat. Gary registers Joyce's death and organises the funeral. Ashley is sad when Maxine tells him that she's got a boyfriend and she'd better not do his hair any more. Vera tries to comfort Judy over Joyce's death. Judy tells her Joyce was a cow and a pain and was never a comfort to her. She breaks down, saying she misses her. Liz rows with Alan for not telling her Fraser is married. Alan is surprised to discover she's sleeping with Fraser. Fiona overhears and is shocked, amazed that Liz is having sex with a criminal. Liz tells Alan neither she or Steve need his help, she enjoys being with Fraser and is not going to spy on him. Fiona accuses Alan of trying to force Liz to spy on Fraser, knowing he can't really help Steve. She is upset that he's using Liz. Tony calls on Judy to tell her how sorry he is. Judy is stunned to discover he was driving the car that kill

38x33 Episode 4150 (26th February 1997)

26 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Gail is surprised when Roy informs her that he's getting rid of the fruit machines as children spend too much on them. Alec offers Judy condolences over Joyce's death. She snaps at him for sacking Joyce and turning her down when she asked for her job back. Tony's mother, Natalie Horrocks, calls on Kevin to say Tony has locked himself away, blaming himself for Joyce's death and has decided to give the garage up. Andy tells Liz he saw her kissing Fraser. She asks him to trust her as she's trying to stop someone from getting hurt. He takes that to be a threat against him and tells her Jim was right to call her a whore. She slaps his face. Natalie tells Kevin that it was her money that bought Tony's half of the garage and she'll carry on being his partner. She promises not to interfere and to leave the running of the garage up to him. Judy blames Scamper for Joyce's death and tells Gary to have him put down. Steve is thrilled when Fiona visits him in Strangeways Jail. She tells him that Li

38x34 Episode 4151 (28th February 1997)

28 February, 1997 8:00 pm

Alan admits to Fiona that he is jealous of her and Steve and promises to cool towards Liz if that's what it takes for her not to finish with him. He admits he can't transfer Steve to another prison and refuses to tell his boss about the whole story. She tells him he's disgusting. Vera, Betty, Percy and Alec join the Malletts at Joyce's funeral. Tony arrives at the last moment to attend. Tony tells Kevin he's on pills to calm him down and really can't carry on at the garage as he never wants to see Coronation Street again. Tony is upset that he feels so wretched. Liz tells Deirdre that she fears the police will lean on Steve in prison if she doesn't spy on Fraser for Alan. Deirdre tries not to get involved. She decides to spy and when she can't find anything tell Alan she's tried. She's pleased that Fraser has asked her to move in with him. Judy feels awful for having made Gary put Scamper down, feeling that she's murdered him. Tricia brings Brad home, to Vera and Jack's delight. Gerry

38x35 Episode 4152 (2nd March 1997)

02 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Fraser is angry with Liz for going through his belongings and his quiet rage frightens her. She tells him she was just making herself at home. Sean continues to rile Des by getting people to sponsor him for the parachute jump, angering Claire. Alan calls on Fraser's wife, Jacqui Henderson, and asks her what she knows of his activities, telling her that the police know that he's planning something big. She refuses to cooperate so he tells her about Liz, saying that Fraser's telling people he and Jacqui are as good as divorced. Fraser questions Liz about Alan showing her the card he found. She spins a yarn that he was a bloke in The Hour Glass who insisted on leaving his phone number. They are interrupted when Jacqui rings Fraser. He tells Liz that he's going to leave Jacqui for her but he hasn't told his wife yet but it detracts Fraser from questioning her further and he screws Alan's card up and throws it away. Jack and Don get drunk. Don sees Mike's Jaguar outside the Rovers and has a

38x36 Episode 4153 (3rd March 1997)

03 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Alf and Audrey return from holiday in Portugal and are visited by Jean Crabtree whose teacher husband has been made redundant from Weatherfield Comprehensive. She tells Alf that she wants him and the other governors to investigate as she's discovered Sue's having an affair with Ken. Unemployed ex-VSO man Chris Collins asks Kevin for work at the garage but Kevin is put off by his scruffy appearance. Chris talks Kevin into letting him work on a car for free to show how skilled he is. Alf assures Jean that Ken is having a relationship with Deirdre, not Sue, but she is adamant that Ken was overlooked for redundancy because he was sleeping with Sue. Audrey tells Gail that Roy will ruin the cafe and is amazed to learn he is the major shareholder in the business. Kevin is impressed by Chris's work and takes him on. He is doubly impressed when he hears about his overseas work. Gary and Judy clear out Joyce's house and try to get rid of her worldly goods. Roy gets tired of Audrey hanging around

38x37 Episode 4154 (5th March 1997)

05 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Fraser demands to know who told the police about the job, refusing to believe Liz would have as she knew nothing about it. Gerry says he'll do some digging. Gary feels pushed out by Judy and tells her he's sick of being the whipping boy. Deirdre moves into a flat on Chepstow Road until she can find something better. Gerry rings the number on Alan's card and discovers his identity. He tells Fraser that Alan is a detective and his girlfriend is Liz's mate Fiona. Sean tells Des that he likes Samantha because she's straight and honest with him. Liz is terrified when Fraser lays into her, demanding to know about her relationship with Alan. He pushes her against the wall, telling her he trusted her and she's paid him back by becoming a nark. She breaks down and tells him that Alan asked her to spy on him, saying that Steve would be hurt if she didn't. She swears she refused as she realised she couldn't trust him. She swears she hasn't told Alan anything; he's so secretive she doesn't know an

38x38 Episode 4155 (7th March 1997)

07 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary doesn't know how to cope with grieving Judy. He offers to take her away for a few days but she prefers to stay at home. Liz is shocked when Jacqui Henderson turns up at Fraser's flat. Jacqui tells her she's welcome to Fraser, she just wants her things, explaining Fraser's been arrested. Jacqui tells Liz that she's doing well by Fraser but she hated the way he used to hit her. Liz refuses to believe he's violent. Alan is pleased to have Fraser locked up but Fiona fears Steve will get a beating because of it. Samantha, Sean and Des have a practice fall for their parachute jump. Sean lands badly and sprains his ankle. Deirdre tells Liz she's a fool for still wanting to be with Fraser. Sue worries when she is summonsed to a governors' meeting, called by Alf. Ken panics when she tells him that he's being called as well. Ken is amazed when Sue tells him he isn't as good a teacher as he thinks he is and admits she saved him from redundancy purely because she fancies him. Ken is angry and

38x39 Episode 4156 (9th March 1997)

09 March, 1997 8:00 pm

While Gerry tries to get a drunk out of The Hour Glass, Liz gives him the slip. He follows her through the back streets and alleyways but she has nowhere to go as he has her car keys. Ken tells Sue he needs his teaching salary to keep up his trips to see Daniel. He intends to hang on to his job for as long as he can. Terrified Liz hides in the alleyways in a builders' skip as Gerry searches for her. He gets into her car and tries to run her over when she emerges but she dodges the car. Tricia brings Ray Thorpe home after meeting him at a pub. Their arrival wakes Jack who sees Ray off. Becky starts work as a papergirl at The Kabin. Jack tells Vera that maybe Tricia's friend Ray is Brad's real father. Ken goes to see Alf but he is out organising the council's Millennium celebrations. He tells Audrey he needs his job and she promises she'll have a quiet word. Liz spends the night on a bus going to and from Derby. She returns to the Street and begs Deirdre to let her stay at her flat but s

38x40 Episode 4157 (10th March 1997)

10 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Gerry keeps Liz, Jim and Andy at gunpoint, furious that there's a houseful as he wanted Liz on her own so he could just kill her. Jim tries to persuade him to let Andy go but Gerry refuses and makes all three crouch on the floor. Des and Samantha go to the airfield to do their parachute jump. They are both nervous. Gerry tells his hostages that he wants to kill Liz because she told the police about Fraser's big job. She swears she didn't but he doesn't believe her, saying she's ruined his plans to retire to Cyprus. He grows angry when he has trouble getting through to his friend's mobile, trying to arrange a getaway car. Jim begs him to let Andy go, saying he'll stay as his hostage and has to stop Liz from shouting at Gerry hysterically as she realises he's going to shoot them all. Andy is sickened as Gerry lays into Liz over dressing like a whore, telling her Fraser likes his women straight off the streets. Gerry finally arranges a car, with the hoot of a horn as the signal. Des and S

38x41 Episode 4158 (12th March 1997)

14 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Liz tries to make Andy see that Gerry was wrong; she's not a tart. Jack enjoys looking after Brad but Vera feels Tricia takes advantage of him too much. Vera questions her about how well she knows Ray Thorpe and Tricia says she only just met him. Alf passes his driving test. Fiona rows with Alan for putting Liz in danger. She accuses him of using both her and Liz. Alan gets annoyed and tells her his conscience is clear and that Fraser is now out of police custody. Jim refuses to talk to the Weatherfield Gazette about the siege so Percy does. Tricia is upset when Jamie says he wants Brad to grow up hearing nice things not the shouting that he grew up with. Des believes Samantha thinks a lot of him since the jump. He calls on her and tells her they make a good pair. Deirdre is sad to hear Ken is up in front of the governors over his affair with Sue. He accuses her of betraying him when she admits to telling Audrey about them in the first place. Des makes a play for Samantha, telling her

38x42 Episode 4159 (14th March 1997)

14 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Claire packs her bags. Des swears nothing happened between him and Samantha but she is upset that she trusted him. She tells him suddenly that he's not worth her RAF pension. Ken faces the governors and is astounded to be told Sue has admitted she was in the wrong and has resigned and left the school. Des tells Claire that Samantha set him up and he got carried away but she tells him she's not taking any more risks on him. Becky is disappointed when she hears Des was involved with someone else. She breaks down when Claire says they're leaving as she thought of No.6 as her home. Ken feels glad Sue has taken all the blame and tells the governors it's obvious he is absolved. He is pleased when they say the matter is closed but stunned when they announce they have to make more cutbacks and he's going to be made redundant. Liz meets with Fraser and agrees to give him an alibi for the night of the warehouse raid. He warns her that they'll have to be more careful in the future. Claire refuses

38x43 Episode 4160 (16th March 1997)

16 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera fears that Tricia has run away with Brad when she disappears but Jack thinks she's just trying to scare them. Becky hangs round the Street, confused over Claire and Des's split. She finds out that Samantha was involved and shouts at her in the Street, waking her up. Samantha feels bad for the way she's suffered and Mavis tries to comfort distraught Becky. Des is upset by the scene and blames Samantha for causing the upset. Tricia goes to Blackpool to see the Hortons. They are wary of her when she tells them Brad is Tommy's half-brother. Doreen feels sorry for her but Jeff tells her that she's better off without Terry. Tricia gives Doreen a letter and asks her to give it to Terry if he turns up.

38x44 Episode 4161 (17th March 1997)

17 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Tricia admits to the Duckworths that she took Brad to see the Hortons to see if they knew where Terry is. Jack tells her that she is better off without Terry. She admits that she never gave Terry's name to the Child Support Agency and Jack is suspicious as to who the father really is. Maud is annoyed that Sally has been employed in the shop, feeling that she'll be pushed out. Liz tries to convince Deirdre that she is wrong about Fraser. The police take Liz in for questioning. She is later let go and accuses Alan for being responsible for all that has happened. Alan and Fiona row when she comes looking for him at the police station. Fraser asks Liz to move to Spain with him.

38x45 Episode 4162 (19th March 1997)

19 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Fraser tells Liz he's selling The Hour Glass as the police intend to shut him down. He tells her that his villa in the Costa del Sol is wonderful and she'll have a great life. She is attracted to the idea when he tells her that he'll be able to find Steve work in Spain. Vera is adamant Brad is their grandson when Jack insists he isn't. Liz agrees to go to Spain when Fraser promises her that he had nothing to do with the warehouse raid. Ashley is wary when Maxine asks him to do more modelling for her. Liz tells Andy she's moving to Spain and is upset when he tells her that he doesn't care what she does or where she goes. Don is annoyed to hear Mike's business is picking up again and feels someone should teach him a lesson. Jim wishes Liz well in Spain but warns her that next time it might be Fraser who tries to kill her. She visits Steve who is thrilled with the idea of her living in Spain with Fraser. She is sickened when he tells her how much he respects him for getting away with the

38x46 Episode 4163 (21st March 1997)

21 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie turns up to visit Curly and catch up with all the gossip. Liz is upset when after telling Andy she isn't going to Spain, he tells her that he couldn't care less. She turns to Fiona for a sympathetic ear, saying she can't cope with Andy hating her. She gets angry when Fiona points out that she did fancy Fraser and was blinded to his faults. Tricia swears to Vera that Brad is Terry's son. When she learns that his girlfriend has left him, Angie tries to cheer Des up. Andy snaps when Liz pesters him, trying to make him accept her. He tells her that she's turned into a sleazy tart and he wishes she had gone to Spain. She is devastated. Jim tries to calm Andy down, upset by the way he's been since the siege. He comforts him when Andy breaks down. Tricia tells Jack she's not going to argue with him - she knows Brad is Terry's son and she'll move out as soon as she can. Jamie is saddened by the upset and tells Jack that Terry is definitely the father. Alan takes Fiona out for a drink and

38x47 Episode 4164 (23rd March 1997)

23 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin finds Chris Collins sleeping rough in the garage and is annoyed to discover he's been doing so for a week. Alan insists he's not ashamed of Fiona but she refuses to believe him. When he admits he tries to shield her from racist comments she is furious. Kevin orders Chris to find somewhere to live but Sally feels sorry for him and insists he uses their bathroom and eats with them. Alan is angered by Fiona saying he's racist. She tells him their relationship has changed now because they've become a white policeman and his black girlfriend. He doesn't understand what he's done wrong. Don blames Mike for Josie leaving him and marrying someone else. Angie is annoyed that Kbec have dropped her as a designer as she was hoping to work full-time with them. Kevin is annoyed when Sally invites Chris to sleep on their sofa until he can find a flat. Angie encourages Des to sell up and go off on his boat. Jim is upset to hear Andy telling a friend, Sandra Walker, that Liz is a slag who hangs r

38x48 Episode 4165 (24th March 1997)

24 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Jim is disgusted by the way Andy appears to be hung-over all the time. He tries to straighten him out but Andy isn't interested. Ashley is thrilled with having Maxine as a girlfriend. Maureen is left alone in the shop when Sally goes down with flu. Chris tries to show Kevin how grateful he is for the use of the sofa but Kevin wants rid of him. Maxine is embarrassed by Ashley in his butcher's apron so she is short with him, refusing to make a date with him. Maureen asks Maud to help her in the shop and Maud enjoys letting her sweat before helping out. Mike is surprised when Angie tells him that Kbec know he's manufacturing counterfeit goods and warns him to get rid of the stock before the Inland Revenue and Trading Standards get on to him. Des agrees to rent No.6 to Angie, but tells her that he isn't interested in payment. She hopes to set up her own business. Mike sacks his workforce, saying he has to close down for a few weeks. Don clears out Josie's stuff and finds her keys to Mike's

38x49 Episode 4166 (26th March 1997)

26 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Fiona tells Alan she needs to be sure before she agrees to marry him. When he assures her that he'll love her forever she accepts. Des tells Angie she can look after his car as well as the house. He packs all he can together for his boat trip, not knowing how long he'll be away. Ashley can't understand why Maxine blows hot and cold with him. Don overhears factory girls saying Mike has sacked them. He is disgusted with the way Mike mucks people around. Derek drives Des to his boat and sees him off on the canal, telling him that he admires him for his free spirit. Mike makes arrangements to store his stock in a lock-up in Trafford Park. Don lets himself into Mike's factory at night, with a can of petrol. He has trouble when the burglar alarm goes off but carries on, pouring petrol over the floor and setting it alight before running away.

38x50 Episode 4167 (28th March 1997)

28 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike and Alma are stunned to find the factory burnt to the ground. He feels that he's lost everything. Mr Ryan, the Fire Investigation Officer, tells him nothing can be salvaged. Don spreads the news about Baldwin's fire and goes to the scene to gloat. Andy's tutor Ms Baistow tries to find out why he's stopped working and warns him that he's heading for a bad degree. Alan gives Fiona a solitaire engagement ring. The Trading Standards office sends an investigator, Mr Stott, to question Mike about manufacturing counterfeit goods. When he asks to investigate the factory, Mike gleefully shows him the burnt-out remains. Mike begins to see the fire as a blessing and is glad he had the factory fully insured. Natalie tells Kevin she's found a new mechanic for him and is put out when he tells her that he has already employed Chris. She tells him that from now on she'll keep in closer touch with him. Don phones the police and tells them Mike started the fire himself. The police question Mike, as

38x51 Episode 4168 (30th March 1997)

30 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike tries not to worry about the police suspecting him as he knows he's innocent. Gary is annoyed when Judy prefers to spend Easter Sunday chatting to Joyce's grave at the crematorium than with him. Audrey calls on Alma to offer support over the fire and is thrilled to see the police take Mike in for more questioning. Jim gets fed up with Andy drinking and his aggressive manner. The police keep Mike sweating in the interview room all day before admitting they have no news. Audrey spreads rumours about Mike burning his factory down, upsetting Alma. Maxine gets Ashley to take her to a nightclub where she orders expensive drinks. She is embarrassed to be seen with him by her friends, Robbie and Melanie, and passes him off as her cousin. Ashley is furious and walks out on her. Alma tells Mike she thinks he did set fire to the factory but isn't telling her as he thinks that she needs protection. He assures her that he didn't start the fire and is angry when she doesn't believe him.

38x52 Episode 4169 (31st March 1997)

31 March, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma apologises to Mike for thinking him capable of arson. Mike makes a list of everyone who had a key, starting with Sally. Maxine asks Ashley to forget about their misunderstanding and is put out when he tells her he doesn't want to see her again. Gary upsets Judy when he mentions anything to do with mothers. He feels he can't say anything to her any more. Maxine tells Ashley he's right and she did behave badly but he still doesn't want her. Tricia is indignant when Mike questions her about the fire. Alan takes Fiona to meet his parents, Bernard and Mary. Fiona and Mary hit it off when they both moan about how Alan puts his career before everything else. Alma is stunned when Mike tells her that he's wondered if she started the fire. Gary makes Judy see that they can't avoid talking about Joyce and that they have to remember her as they live their lives. Mike realises that Josie had a key and Don must have had access to it. He is convinced Don started the fire.

38x53 Episode 4170 (2nd April 1997)

02 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Roy has a cold so Gail sends him to bed and gets Audrey to help out at the cafe. Chris is startled when Natalie calls at the garage and sees his sleeping bag there. He says that he's returning it to Kevin. Jim prepares for Steve's home visit. Sally stays in Scarborough to look after Elsie Seddon after her stroke so Kevin returns home alone. Andy decides to give up university even though he's only got a few months to go. Natalie tells Kevin that she's leaving her husband because of his infidelities and wants to be more involved in the garage. He is wary of her. Audrey enjoys herself at the cafe, flirting with lorry driver Ron Harris. Judy tells Gary she thinks they may need help in conceiving a baby. He agrees that they should see a doctor. Derek is concerned when Norris employs a new young salesman at Hawthornes. He decides to rise to the challenge and prove he is the best salesman. Mike goes for Don and is surprised when he admits he did start the fire, pointing out that he'll enjoy s

38x54 Episode 4171 (4th April 1997)

04 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike tells the police about Don's confession but they need concrete proof. Mike is angry to discover the answerphone tape and letter Don sent to Alma were both destroyed in the fire. Mavis plans a party for her birthday and is put out when Emily makes excuses not to attend. The police question Don about the fire. He tells them that he has no alibi and admits to writing to Alma and hating Mike. He tells the police that Mike has a grudge against him because it was through him that he lost his Kbec contract and suggests Mike started the fire himself for the insurance. Steve arrives on a home visit much to Jim's delight. He plans to spoil him with his favourite things but Steve just wants to have fun whilst he's out of prison. Fiona is annoyed that Lee Middleton refuses to attend her engagement party because she's marrying a white policeman. Jim and Andy try to keep the news of Fiona's engagement from Steve but the Malletts tell him about the engagement party. He insists on going to the pa

38x55 Episode 4172 (6th April 1997)

06 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Chris spends the night on Angie's sofa. She takes to him and invites him to move into No.6 as her lodger. Steve is convinced that Fiona will marry him and not Alan. Jack encourages Tricia to go out with Ray Thorpe, offering to mind Brad. Mike hides a microphone in his lapel in the hope that he can get Don to admit to starting the fire and then have the proof on tape. Don is amused when Mike calls and is nice to him, he sees the microphone and tells Mike he's pathetic. Liz joins the rest of the family for Sunday lunch. She is thrilled to see Steve out of prison but Andy continues to ignore her. Mike tells Ashley that Don burnt down his factory. Ashley refuses to believe him and accuses Mike of trying to get him to land Don in it. Andy refuses to take part in the "happy families" meal with Liz. He storms out to get drunk so Steve goes with him to keep an eye on him. They go to a pub where Andy upsets a man by chatting up his girlfriend. Andy tries to punch the man but misses. The man hit

38x56 Episode 4173 (7th April 1997)

07 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Don tells Ashley he was joking about setting fire to the factory. Ashley isn't sure what to make of him. Mavis celebrates her birthday and Derek tells her that she'll have to wait for her present as he has to collect it. Andy is ashamed of himself when he learns Steve has had another fourteen days added to his sentence. Jim tells Andy he must stop feeling sorry for himself and get on with his life, feeling he went through a lot worse when he was Andy's age as he was in the army. Vera worries that Tricia and Ray Thorpe are getting serious. Mike seethes over the way Don thinks he's got away with arson. He swears to Alma that he'll make Don pay one way or the other. Tricia's delighted by the way Ray hits it off with Jamie. Jim is amazed to hear in the Rovers that Andy is giving up university. The neighbours gather for Mavis's party but she is worried when Derek fails to turn up. He phones to say he's stuck in traffic. When he says he'll be an hour late she accuses him of ruining her birth

38x57 Episode 4174 (9th April 1997)

07 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Norris arrives at Mavis's party with PC Bentley to break the news that Derek is dead. Rita goes with Mavis to identify the body. Jim struggles to keep calm when he confronts Andy about leaving university. Andy is drunk and explains that he intends to be a dropout. Rita tries to comfort Mavis but she is numb with shock. She feels her life will be meaningless without Derek and is upset that her last words to him were not ones of love. Tricia warns Vera that she won't remain a prisoner at the Rovers and, if she wants to find a man to be Brad's new father, she will. Judy has a relapse over Derek's death as it reminds her of Joyce. Emily is stunned by Derek's death and offers Mavis support but Mavis throws it back in her face as she had made excuses not to attend her party. Rita worries that Mavis is too calm and hasn't cried. Alma worries for Mike when he grows certain that he'll go to prison for arson. Norris gives Mavis her birthday present from Derek's car. Alone she opens it and finds

38x58 Episode 4175 (11th April 1997)

11 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy calls on Mavis to offer condolences and ends up weeping over Joyce's death. Mavis comforts her and is touched by her love. Maxine asks Ashley if he wants to start afresh with her. Fred thinks Ashley is stupid for not jumping at Maxine again. Norris returns Derek's belongings from Hawthornes and Mavis snaps at him when he goes on about how well-liked Derek was. She tells him that Derek knew he was trying to force him out. Mike takes his solicitor, Frances Stillman, with him when the police ask to see him. She gets the police to admit they don't intend to charge Mike. He is jubilant and takes her to lunch in the Rovers so everyone can hear that he's in the clear. Jim asks Liz to talk Andy out of leaving university but Andy refuses to listen to anything she says, telling her that he's the way he is because of her. She tells him and Jim that she is sick of them both blaming her for their mixed-up lives. Vera tells Ray Thorpe not to get too close to Tricia as Terry will be back for her

38x59 Episode 4176 (13th April 1997)

13 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Don feels that Mike has turned him into a figure of fun and pity. He alarms Ashley by smashing up the house in his anger. Ray invites Tricia to have tea at his house. She is thrilled but is put out when Vera insists she takes Jamie with her. Ashley tells Jack that Don is cracking up and he fears he's going to kill himself. Mavis is upset at the thought of Angela attending the funeral but Norris assures her that only he will be present as a representative of Hawthornes. Tricia is impressed by Ray's smart house. Don is amused when Jack tells him that he's worried he's going to hurt himself. Jack is concerned when Don maintains he's dead already. Tricia takes Brad with her to spend the night at Ray's. Jack assures Vera it will be a good test for Ray to have a baby with them all night. Alec pays out for groceries for Derek's funeral tea and then tries to get the money back from the collection from the Rovers' regulars. Mavis breaks down on the eve of the funeral.

38x60 Episode 4177 (14th April 1997)

14 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Ken struggles to compose a fitting tribute to Derek when Mavis asks him to speak at the funeral. Derek's sister Edith Wilton arrives and makes it clear she always disliked Mavis, preferring Angela. The residents turn out for Derek's funeral at St. Peter and Paul Church with Mavis and the others - Audrey, Ken, Jim, Alec, Kevin, Angie, Emily, Percy, Betty, Alma, Mike, Gail, Martin, Don, Jack, Vera and Claire attending. Norris is late to the service and has to barge past the coffin as it's carried in. Tricia considers moving in with Ray. When the vicar asks for Derek's friend to say a tribute, Mavis is horrified when Norris beats Ken to the pulpit. Insensitive to Mavis's feelings, Norris refers to Derek as "Dirk" and explains how Mavis left him on the motorway and forgot his birthday. Andy visits Steve in prison and apologises to him for increasing his sentence. When Andy tells him he's leaving university because of the shock of having a gun pointed at him, Steve accuses him of feeling to

38x61 Episode 4178 (16th April 1997)

16 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Mavis clears out Derek's things and bins the gnomes. Tricia tells Jamie that she loves Ray and wants them to move in with him, but Jamie doesn't want to leave the Rovers. Mike considers starting up again in the old print shop. He is annoyed that Don has frightened Alma and warns him to stay away from her. Don is furious to hear Mike is going to be opening up again. Kevin is uncomfortable when Natalie tells him that she wants to go through the garage's books and presses him to spend time with her whilst Sally's away. Don gets drunk at home and dismisses Jack's concerns for his safety. Tricia tells Jack that she intends to move in with Ray. He urges her to tell Vera quickly. Jamie is fed up that he always has to go along with Tricia's plans. Jack tells him that he'll miss him but is sure Ray will look after him. Alma plans a night in the Rovers with Gail, but Gail has to visit Mavis with Audrey. Chris cooks a meal for Angie and dodges her questions about Africa. Vera is devastated to lea

38x62 Episode 4179 (18th April 1997)

18 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma is alarmed to find Don is driving the taxi as she knows he hasn't got a licence. Vera gives Tricia a hard time about moving out. Tricia tells her she'd be a fool to let Ray go as he's the only chance she's got of having a family life. Gail and Audrey visit Mavis and try to comfort her about losing Derek. Jim tries to help Andy off drink by inviting him to join him in a drinking session, saying he'll match him drink for drink. Alma gets frightened when Don drives past Weatherfield Quays and refuses to let her out of the car. He likes being in control. He tells her that he wants her to feel useless as he does, as Mike has caused him to feel. He tells her he laughed when he set fire to the factory, unnerving her, telling her he wished Mike had burnt in the fire. Chris hopes that Angie will sleep with him as he's given her a great evening but she refuses, making him angry. Alma tries to raise help on the taxi radio but Don rips it out of the car and orders her out of the car onto wast

38x63 Episode 4180 (20th April 1997)

20 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma swims to the surface of the canal while a passer-by also drags Don out of the submerged taxi. Paramedics and police arrive on the scene. Alma becomes hysterical and refuses to travel to hospital in the same ambulance as Don. Tricia assures Vera that she'll still be able to see Brad and she'll always think of her and Jack as her family. Alma tells the police that Don deliberately tried to murder her. The Platts and Mike are summoned to the hospital. Mike is horrified to hear that Don tried to kill Alma. When she hears what has happened, Gail's only concern is for Alma. Chris apologises for making a pass at Angie but tells her she had no right to make him feel small. He is indignant when she tells him he's sweet. Mike goes for unconscious Don in the hospital and has to restrained by Martin and a police officer. Tricia is amazed to find Terry in the Rovers' bar in the early hours of the morning.

38x64 Episode 4181 (21st April 1997)

21 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Terry struggles to remember who Tricia is. She is thrilled to see him and proudly shows him his son, Brad. Mike brings Alma back home from hospital. Vera is torn when she sees Terry. She tells him that Tricia has adored his memory and that Brad is definitely his son. Alma is amazed that after all Don did to her that she still saved him by dragging him out of the water. She hits out at Mike, telling him that Don put her through hell because of him. Jack is disgusted to see Terry back. He nearly goes for him when Terry thanks him for looking after Tricia for him. Jack tells Vera that he can't believe she's forgotten how much she despised Terry last time he left. Don is sectioned for medical examination. Gail is sickened by him and tells the hospital that she'll tell the police all his past record of instability. She tells Martin she never wants to see Don again. Martin feels they can't turn their back on him. Jamie isn't impressed by Terry's arrival. Tricia dresses up for Terry and warns

38x65 Episode 4182 (23rd April 1997)

23 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Jamie is disgusted but Tricia is thrilled when Terry spends the night with her. Vera hopes Terry will settle down now he has a family. Ashley is alarmed to hear Don is going to be treated mentally. He worries about all the household bills. Terry assures Tricia he's going to take his responsibilities seriously but she assures him she's not after a big commitment unless he's really certain he wants one. Ashley worries that if he doesn't pay the bills he'll be homeless. He tells Fred about Don confessing to him he burnt the factory down and wonders if he should go to the police. Fred advises him to forget all about it. Tricia introduces Ray Thorpe to Terry. She tells Ray that now Terry is back she needs time to think. Ray tells her she's making a mistake if she stays with Terry. Kevin finds Natalie's attention embarrassing. Mavis tells Wilf Gaskell she wants to give the allotment up. Wilf tells her about his wife Joan dying and how much the allotment helped him get over her. Angie is unco

38x66 Episode 4183 (25th April 1997)

25 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Terry finds Tricia's affection suffocating. When Ray comes looking for Tricia, Jack regretfully tells him that he fears he's wasting his time and is probably best out of it. Kevin confides in Chris that Natalie keeps making a play for him. Chris advises him to forget Sally and enjoy himself. Mavis worries that Wilf Gaskell wants a relationship with her. When he invites her for a drink she accuses him of chasing widows. He backs off. Vera is thrilled when Terry tells her that he's thinking about settling down in Manchester with his new-found family. Tricia is pleased when he tells her to stay looking for somewhere for them to live. Terry offers to take the Rovers' takings to the bank and Vera insists that Jack lets him, to prove he wouldn't run off with the money but really has changed his ways. Jack agrees to keep the peace and gives Terry the money bag. Kevin introduces Natalie to Rosie. Natalie tells Kevin that all she wants to do is be with him as she enjoys his company. Jack feels

38x67 Episode 4184 (27th April 1997)

27 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera pleads with Jack not to let anyone know that Terry tried to steal the takings. Jack agrees to say that Terry left after a row with him. Tricia apologises to Jack over the way she spoke to him over Terry and now believes all he said about him. Alec worries when he learns the new Sunliners Travel Agency hotshot Adam Newbould is going to visit. Tricia feels she made a fool of herself over Terry. Jamie tells her to forget all about other men as he can look after her. Betty is indignant when Fred complains about the chewy meat in her hotpot. She knows that he just wants her meat order but Vera tells her to improve the food. Martin hears that Don isn't going to be sectioned and has now been put in prison, charged with attempted murder. Martin doesn't think it's right because Don is mentally ill. Jack tells Ray that he doesn't blame him for thumping Terry and suggests he calls at the Rovers. Kevin assures Rita that Natalie is just his business partner. Alma worries that she'll have to gi

38x68 Episode 4185 (28th April 1997)

28 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera breaks down when remembering how much she loved Terry as a baby. She and Jack reminisce about Terry growing up. Jack feels that he doesn't want Terry's name mentioned again in the house. Jack tells Alec that he wants to book a band on the cheap and in return he won't tell Sunliners' bosses about his theatrical sidelines. Adam Newbould inspects Sunliners and finds everything in order, apart from not meeting Joyce, the cleaner who Alec says is still employed. Alec is alarmed when Adam says he wants to meet all the staff, and he will call again to see Joyce. Deirdre is disgusted with Alec for still claiming Joyce's salary. Angie propositions Mike, telling him that a major manufacturer is interested in her lingerie designs but she'd rather have a job where she kept control. He is impressed by her manner and interested when she suggests they go into partnership. Alec tells Jack that he'll set him up with a group, with no commission, if Vera will pose as Joyce. Angie tells Mike she need

38x69 Episode 4186 (30th April 1997)

30 April, 1997 8:00 pm

Troubled Ashley leaves the keys hidden. Alec is desperate for a stand-in for Joyce. Fred now thinks Ashley should hand in the keys. Det Sgt Neil discovers Ashley with the keys and invites him for questioning. He is led away and has no alibi. Mike and Angie play games over the business. Rita confronts Alec with his deceit but assumes Joyce's identity when Adam Newbould turns up and mistakes her for the cleaner. Ashley flounders under questioning. Rita gets Alec to cough up for a memorial for Joyce to make up for desecrating her memory. The police let Ashley go but tell him that the matter is not being dropped.

38x70 Episode 4187 (2nd May 1997)

02 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Ashley fears he'll be sent to prison. Alma is pleased when Mike encourages her to investigate emigrating to America. Fred tells Mike about Don implicating Ashley. Mike knows Ashley is innocent and refuses to let the police suspect him. They visit the police station and insist that the charges are dropped but are told Ashley needs an alibi. Mike calls Frances Stillman in to help. Ray tells Tricia how he left his wife and son, to prove he's not a saint. He tells her that he still wants her to move in with him and give them a chance. Kevin is annoyed when Natalie doesn't answer his phone calls. Maxine think it's fascinating that the police suspect Ashley of arson. Angie and Mike agree on their partnership. Tricia decides to give Ray a chance and packs her bags. Jamie is won over by promises of football matches. The Duckworths are happy for Tricia but sad to see another grandson go. Rita forces Alec to give Judy £300. He explains it away as back tax. Tricia thanks the Duckworths for all th

38x71 Episode 4188 (4th May 1997)

04 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Alec is thrilled to be asked to see Sunliners chairman Sam Briscoe. Mike pays Frances Stillman to clear Ashley's name. He is grateful. Roy decides to change the name of the cafe. Mike and Angie employ Jim and Bill to refurbish the print shop. Audrey hears about Mike's venture from them and tells Alma. Frankie interviews Ashley. He tries to explain why he lied to the police and said that he'd gone clubbing with friends, admitting he felt they'd think he was strange to be on his own. He knows he's made of mess of things. Roy settles on "Roy's Rolls" for a name. Gail isn't keen. Alan celebrates being promoted to Detective Sergeant, the youngest ever in his division. Samantha grows tired of having Sean around all the time. When he makes a pass at her she struggles to enjoy it but can't and screams for him to leave her alone. He is stunned when she shouts at him and cowers from him. Alma goes for Mike over keeping his new business with Angie a secret from her and allowing her to think they

38x72 Episode 4189 (5th May 1997)

05 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike admits to Alma that he was humouring her as he thought it would do her good to occupy her mind with something. Fiona is proud of Alan's promotion. Sean tries to apologise to Samantha but she refuses to discuss the matter and ignores him. Jim sees him pestering her and tries to warn him off. Sean is furious and embarrassed whilst Samantha tells Jim to keep out of her business in future. Later she apologises to Jim and tells him that she's grateful. Alec goes to Southampton to meet Sam Briscoe and is stunned to be told that he's being made redundant and being replaced by Deirdre. Rita babysits so Chris and Kevin can celebrate a win at the races by going to a club. Chris tells Natalie and she turns up at the club. Maxine helps Ashley pack his belongings from No.5 to move into Fred's house. They are interrupted by the police who arrest him on suspicion of arson. She is distraught and alerts Mike. Mike is upset at Ashley's arrest and goes to the nightclub to see if the manager remember

38x73 Episode 4190 (7th May 1997)

07 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin buys flowers for Rita but she is still furious with him. Gail suggests to Roy that they employ Alma part-time. Roy has doubts but Gail is enthusiastic about the idea. Mike discovers that the club's security tape from the night of the fire is with the police already as they were investigating a fight. Deirdre is stunned to be asked to become manager of Sunliners and feels awkward when Alec doesn't let on that he's been made redundant. She has to break the news that she knows. He assures her that he'll survive and tells her she'll make a great manager. Ashley appears before the magistrates and is remanded in custody. Fred is furious at the way he's being treated. Maxine feels sorry for him. Jim is surprised when Samantha invites him for a meal. Kevin phones Sally to tell her that he misses her and wishes she was home. He is embarrassed when Natalie calls and tells her that he wishes they hadn't gone to bed together. She is annoyed when he makes out she seduced him. She is hurt and

38x74 Episode 4191 (9th May 1997)

09 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Ashley is released by the police and rushes to see Maxine for a hug. Gail is annoyed when Roy tells her that he doesn't want Alma working at the cafe as he'd feel the outsider. She is furious that she's going to have to let Alma down. Deirdre is concerned to discover the Sunliners books contain a "Las Vegas Special". She questions Alec about it and realises that he used all the available discount to get the holiday free in his name. She asks him to sort it out before he goes but he gets shirty with her when questioned. Chris guesses that something is going on between Kevin and Natalie. Fred is grateful to Mike for getting Ashley released. Alec admits to Deirdre that he was planning on selling the holiday and keeping the money himself. Ashley visits Don in Strangeways Jail and rows with him for having him arrested and charged with arson. Don maintains he has no recollection of telling the police he started the fire. He breaks down and then asks if Ivy is going to visit him. Ashley grows

38x75 Episode 4192 (11th May 1997)

11 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Alec advertises the Las Vegas raffle, saying the proceeds will go to the hospital. He explains to Jack that he intends to take £500 and give the rest away. Alma feels worthless. Deirdre hears about the raffle and is furious with Alec. She warns him that if anything goes wrong she won't bail him out. Maureen feels that life with Bill is boring as he's too homely. Martin hears that Don has been transferred to a mental hospital. Mike is angry as it means he won't face trial. Alma is relieved as she won't have to give evidence. Samantha and Jim enjoy themselves bowling but he still doesn't know what she wants from him. Emily is surprised to hear that the hospital is having a raffle as they normally go through her for them. She is suspicious when she discovers Alec is behind the raffle.

38x76 Episode 4193 (12th May 1997)

12 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma goes for a job as assistant manager in a dress shop but doesn't get it. Maureen looks forward to a 1960s night with Bill but he isn't keen. Kevin tells Natalie that if they carry on seeing each other it's bound to end in divorce and he doesn't want that. They agree to stop seeing each other. Bill sends Jim up for chasing after Samantha, half his age. Jim feels Samantha might fancy him as she seems to enjoy being with him. Mike is frustrated that Don will not stand trial. Alma tells him it's not justice he's after but revenge. She tells him that she's had enough of him concentrating on his feelings and ignoring hers. Curly is surprised when Alma applies for a job on the tills at Firman's Freezers. He worries that it's beneath her but she is adamant she wants the job so he hires her. Alan suggests to Fiona that she'd see more of him if he moved in with her. Mike surprises Alma with a fortnight's holiday in Cyprus and is stunned when she says she can't go as she has to start work at

38x77 Episode 4194 (14th May 1997)

14 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Maureen is disappointed with her night out with Bill. Jack feels guilty selling the Las Vegas raffle tickets as he knows that he's going to win. Natalie cools towards Kevin and tells him they can't remain friends as he wants to. She tells him that she knows he's not being honest with himself and kisses him. Maud advises Bill to make a fuss of Maureen before she goes off him. Fiona is pleased that Alan is going to move in with her. Jack holds the raffle at the Rovers, getting Alec to pull the winning ticket. An old man, Mr Conway, wins but in the excitement drops to the floor with a seemingly fatal heart attack. Mike tells Alma that he'll get Curly to give her holiday before she starts but instead he tells Curly that Alma is mentally unstable and wouldn't be suited to the job. Curly agrees not to employ her. Jack gives Mr Conway mouth-to-mouth and to the amazement of the customers, brings him back to life. Vera proclaims him a hero.

38x78 Episode 4195 (16th May 1997)

16 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack is uncomfortable when everyone calls him a miracle worker. Natalie tells Kevin that she wants him to spend the night with her and challenges him to find a babysitter. Mr Conway explains to Jack how he developed the art of stopping breathing and was one of Alec's acts - Lazarus the Living Corpse. He tells Jack that Alec has often ripped him off and he's having his revenge by hanging onto the tickets. Jack threatens to tell the police about the raffle unless Alec pays Conway his fee. Alec is forced to pay him £120. The Baldwins fly off to Cyprus. Mr Conway calls at the Rovers and tells the regulars that his doctor has advised him against flying so he gives the tickets to Las Vegas to Jack as a thank-you. Vera is thrilled and arranges with Samantha to look after the pub. Kevin tells Bill that he's going to an all-night stag party. Bill babysits with Maureen but she gets fed up when their romantic meal is spoiled as Rosie is sick. She tells him that she's fed up with the way their rel

38x79 Episode 4196 (18th May 1997)

18 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Curly is concerned to find Maureen crying in the shop. He takes her into the back room to comfort her. Samantha enjoys staying at the Rovers and running things. Judy gets annoyed by the way she bosses her around. Ida and Janice Battersby apply for jobs at Mike's new factory. Angie employs them, telling them that she's no pushover. Maureen panics when Bill calls at the shop as she fears he'll see Curly. She is forced to shut the shop up and put the alarm on as he takes her to Blackpool for the day. Curly is horrified as he's locked in. Judy threatens to walk out if Samantha doesn't start treating her with respect. Samantha is hurt when Judy accuses her of spending all her time chatting the male customers up. Rita calls on Natalie and warns her off Kevin. Natalie sees her off, saying that it's nothing to do with her if she is sleeping with Kevin. Curly passes the time by playing chess with alcohol items from stock and drinking the contents of the bottles. Kevin is startled when Natalie t

38x80 Episode 4197 (19th May 1997)

19 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Curly spends an uncomfortable night in the shop's back room. Samantha worries that she gives the wrong impression to men. Bill and Maureen return from Blackpool. Her mind is on Curly and she's relieved to find he's alright. She tells him that she's grateful for not trying to break out and setting the alarm off. They are both alarmed when Bill sees them emerging from the back room together. Bill throws Curly out of the shop before turning on Maureen, accusing her of using the back room as her love nest. He tells her that they're finished. Judy is scared of the behaviour of two teenagers at the arcade - Liam Shepherd and Zoe Tattersall. Alan moves in with Fiona. Deirdre takes over Sunliners. Kevin tells Rita that he was tempted by Natalie but isn't having an affair and asks her to forget all about it. Rita lets him sweat.

38x81 Episode 4198 (21st May 1997)

21 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin tells Natalie that he needs time to think. She accuses him of running scared. Maureen tells Maud about her one-night stand with Curly and how Bill has finished with her. Kevin decides to carry on seeing Natalie but tells her that they'll have to be careful to ensure Sally doesn't find out. Judy continues to have a rough time at the arcade from yob Liam Shepherd and his girlfriend Zoe Tattersall. She is frightened when he grabs her money but is stopped by Gary. Gary forces Liam to give the money back before throwing him out. Gary demands that Judy gives up the arcade but she refuses. Maureen tells Bill that there's nothing between her and Curly and they are reconciled. Jim cooks a meal for Samantha. He tells her how much he loved being married to Liz. She tells him that she's not interested in any relationships. Maud tells Bill that she doesn't trust Curly and thinks he should sort him out. Fiona is annoyed when Alan tells her that he has to go to London for a couple of weeks on a

38x82 Episode 4199 (23rd May 1997)

23 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Rita tells Kevin that she won't tell Sally about him and Natalie as she believes it's all over. He tells Chris that he's still seeing Natalie and warns him not to say anything to Rita. Gary is annoyed when Liam Shepherd cheeks him. Natalie asks Kevin to stay in Weatherfield for the weekend and not go to see Sally, encouraging him to make the most of the situation before Sally's return. Samantha tells Maureen how Bill thumped Curly and left him with a black eye. She is furious and tells Bill that they're finished. Judy is alarmed to see Liam bruised and bandaged. He tells her that Gary went for him. Zoe swears she's a witness and they tell Judy they won't tell the police if she pays them to keep quiet. Kevin decides to stay in Weatherfield, but changes his mind when Rosie tells him that she's missing Sally. Natalie is angry and tells him if he goes to Scarborough then they are finished. She is annoyed when he still heads off. Judy tells Gary that he could have killed Liam. She refuses t

38x83 Episode 4200 (25th May 1997)

25 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie needs models to show off her underwear but Chris refuses to help out. Gary tells Judy it's obvious that Liam is just trying to blackmail them and is angry that she thinks he did hit him. Maureen tells Rita that she had to finish with Bill as he never excited her. Natalie installs a computer at the garage. Emily chases Alec for the raffle money to give to the hospital. Curly is embarrassed when, in front of all the regulars, Maud accuses him of seducing innocent women. Judy gives Liam £150, all the money she has. He tells her it's not enough. Natalie is surprised when Chris tells her that he knows what's going on between Kevin and her and worries that Sally is going to get hurt. Samantha tells Jim that all she wants from him is to be his friend. He agrees to be her pal. Curly shouts at Maureen for telling Maud about them. Alec hands the raffle money over to Emily. Liz gets a job at the Warwick Hotel on Chepstow Road. Samantha agrees to model for Angie if Chris does as well. Chris

38x84 Episode 4201 (26th May 1997)

26 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Emily is embarrassed as she needs Alec to give in the ticket stubs to prove the raffle was legal. Judy worries about Liam Shepherd but doesn't feel she can tell anyone about his threats. Alec is furious when Emily asks him for the ticket stubs, accusing her of doubting his honesty. Rita is surprised that the cheque he gave Emily was only for £250. Judy is tempted to steal from the Rovers till but Samantha stops her and forces her to tell her what the problem is. When Judy tells her about Liam blackmailing her, Samantha advises her to go to the police. Rita tells Alec that she knows he must have collected more than £250 and tells him to sort things out with Emily for everyone's sake. Judy begs Liam to leave her alone. Zoe feels sorry for her but Liam demands payment. Gary is amazed when Judy confesses to giving Liam £150. She tells him that she did it for him and breaks down. Alec makes a great show out of searching the Duckworths' living room with Samantha, planting a packet and then f

38x85 Episode 4202 (28th May 1997)

28 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Chris worries about modelling and is embarrassed by showing himself off. Kevin doesn't like the way Natalie hangs around the garage. When Zoe hangs around the arcade, Judy accuses her of wanting her money for drugs. She is surprised when Zoe reacts violently against the idea. Angie supervises the photo shoot as Chris and Samantha pose in her underwear. Roger, the photographer, snaps away as Chris gets angry at Samantha's jibes over his shyness. Samantha isn't shy about posing in the underwear and Chris admires her body. Angie gets jealous as Chris and Samantha pose together and seem to get on well together. In her anger Judy goes for Zoe and slaps her. She's shocked when Zoe tells her that she's pregnant and wants the money for an abortion. Judy is horrified that her money is to be used to kill a baby and breaks down. Liz entertains Maureen and Deirdre at singles' night at the Warwick Hotel. They are amused to find Fred is a customer. When Chris asks Samantha out for a drink she tells

38x86 Episode 4203 (30th May 1997)

30 May, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie and Chris are pleased to have spent the night together but are awkward about their living arrangements. Maureen is alarmed when Fred keeps calling on her. Gary and Judy pull together, comforting each other over being caught up in Zoe's plan. Deirdre is pleased when Jon Lindsay looks her up at work and asks her out, however she is wary about getting involved with someone again. Natalie is upset that Kevin has cast her aside as she has become emotionally involved. He is stunned when she tells him that she loves him. Kevin is confused. Judy tells Gary she thinks they should have tests to sort out their infertility problems. Kevin is annoyed when Sally phones to say she can't return home yet as her mother needs to get used to the home help. Fred asks Maureen out for a meal. She realises she likes the way he makes her laugh and agrees on the condition he's discreet. Angie and Chris both chicken out of making the next move. Natalie is thrilled when Kevin calls her at night.

38x87 Episode 4204 (1st June 1997)

01 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie and Kevin enjoy spending the night together and she suggests they go away to a hotel together. The Baldwins return from holiday and Mike breaks the news that he told Curly not to employ Alma. She is furious that he felt she needed protecting. She tells him that she needs something to occupy her mind. Liz assures Andy that she does love him but he isn't willing to forgive and forget. They go with Jim to pick Steve up as he leaves prison. Kevin tells Bill he's worried about Sally and wants to see her. Bill agrees to look after Rosie for the night so he can go to Scarborough. Alma tells Curly that she still wants to work at Firman's Freezers and is furious to learn Mike told him she was mentally unstable. She gets Curly to give her a job stacking shelves. Steve comes home to No.11 and thanks his family for standing by him. He is horrified when Jim tells him that he's got him a job as his apprentice and tells him he doesn't want it. Kevin pulls out the telephone wires at home so Sa

38x88 Episode 4205 (2nd June 1997)

02 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike is annoyed to find out that Angie has employed Ida and Janice Battersby. Kevin spends the night in his car. The Duckworths return from Las Vegas having had a great time and Jack having won £400. Samantha is relieved to hand the Rovers back over. Alec tells Jack how he had to give all the raffle money to Emily and is out of pocket. He warns Jack that he owes him. Jim is sad that Steve doesn't want to work with him but Bill is relieved. Steve finds it hard to adjust to life outside prison regime. Deirdre views the flat over Skinner's Bookies. Natalie tells Kevin that she loves him being jealous. They are reconciled. Jon Lindsay tells Deirdre that since his divorce he finds it hard to talk to women. She is happy in his company. Steve tells Andy that he intends to win Fiona back.

38x89 Episode 4206 (4th June 1997)

04 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack and Vera worry about their first visit from the VAT man. Mike advises Angie to treat the workers in an offhand way to gain their respect. She insists on treating them like human beings. The Duckworths try to get pally with Mr Brown the VAT man, telling him about Brad when they hear that he's just become a grandfather. Steve offers his services to Mike but Mike isn't interested. Judy and Gary have fertility tests and await the results. When he discovers Alan is away on a course, Steve calls on Fiona with a bottle of wine to talk about the old days. Against her better judgement she invites him in. Bill is unsettled when he walks in on Kevin and Natalie holding hands. Steve tells Fiona everything went wrong for him when she finished with him. He tells her that he isn't convinced she'll marry Alan. She swears she will. Deirdre tells Ken that she's going out with an airline pilot. When Alan returns from his course Fiona doesn't tell him about Steve's visit. Fred invites Maureen to the

38x90 Episode 4207 (6th June 1997)

06 June, 1997 8:00 pm

The Duckworths fear they'll be made bankrupt. Kevin is annoyed when Bill asks him if he's having an affair with Natalie. He denies it and is stunned when Bill tells him that he knows he told Rita he'd had a fling with her. Bill isn't satisfied when Kevin swears there's nothing going on. Roy is bothered by the fact the cooker has a knob missing. He tries out replacements from the junk shop. When he starts pulling the cooker out, Gail gets fed up with his obsession. To make a point to Bill, Kevin and Natalie drink at the Rovers having a 'business' lunch. Roy's fiddling with the cooker blows all the fuses in the cafe. Steve tries to find work with his old contacts including Jez Quigley but doesn't succeed. Jack goes to the bank for a loan. Mr Reynolds, the bank manager, tells him he still owes £26,000 from his original loan to buy the Rovers and points out that Jack is not getting any younger. He's refused the loan. Gail is furious as the power cut keeps the customers away. Jim mends the

38x91 Episode 4208 (8th June 1997)

08 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre moves into the flat above the bookies. Natalie worries that when Sally returns Kevin will drop her. He assures her that they'll carry on but will have to be careful. Ken discovers that his redundancy payment will only be £1,500 and fears he won't be able to get a new job. Betty is upset for Jack when he explains he needs to find £17,000. Kevin takes Natalie to bed at No.13 whilst Chris discovers Sally is on her way home from the station. He manages to warn Kevin in time for Natalie to slip out the back door as Sally and Sophie return at the front door. Deirdre shows Jon Lindsay her flat and is embarrassed when Ken calls. She introduces him to Jon and Ken makes a point of saying that he's Deirdre's ex-husband. Jack phones a loan company but is again told he's too old. Jon questions Deirdre about her three husbands. He wonders how close she still is to Ken and disappoints her by not staying the night. Sally is pleased to be back but Kevin is jumpy after his narrow escape. Bill is

38x92 Episode 4209 (9th June 1997)

09 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie is bothered by the way she and Chris keep drifting into bed together just because they share a house. She feels it's too convenient. Kevin is uncomfortable with Natalie kissing him in the garage when Sally is across the Street. She is pleased when he assures her that he still thinks of her all the time. Maud suspects that Maureen has a new boyfriend and is horrified to discover she went to the ballet with Fred. Deirdre is pleased when Jon tells her that he's glad he's found out about Ken and her past. Judy tells her doctor, Mr Hutton, that when she was sixteen she had an abortion and fears that is why she can't conceive as she had an infection afterwards. Rita is pleased to see Sally back. Maud warns Maureen that Fred must be after the shop. Natalie is tormented by the thought of Kevin having sex with Sally. Kevin promises that they'll have a day together at the weekend. Deirdre tells Jon that the only feeling she has for Ken is pity as his life is so bad. Bill offers to babysit

38x93 Episode 4210 (11th June 1997)

11 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy has a laparoscopy and tries to keep the details from Gary. As he has trouble finding orders, Mike suggests that Angie designs some cheap underwear which they can sell on the markets. She refuses. Rita refuses to lend Jack the money, saying a debt would ruin their friendship. Jack feels he has no option left but to sell the Rovers. Mr Hutton tells Judy she does have a blockage in her tubes. She is upset, fearing that if she can't have children Gary will leave her. Janice steals underwear from the factory. Kevin is shocked when Sally invites Natalie to tea. Natalie enjoys the danger of the situation. Maureen tells Fred that Maud thinks he's after the shop. Fred is affronted and swears his only interest is that he wants to marry her. She laughs it off, telling him that marriage is out of the question. Steve tells Fiona he's got the chance of a job in Birmingham but can't afford the fare. She agrees to lend him £30. Jack suggests that Rita buys a 50% partnership in the pub and is deli

38x94 Episode 4211 (13th June 1997)

13 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally wonders why Kevin is so moody all the time. He asks her to leave him alone. Angie overhears Janice telling Ida about stealing underwear. Janice tells her that she only takes rejects so Angie lets her off with a warning. Sally accuses Kevin of pushing her away but he refuses to talk to her about his feelings. Steve doesn't go to Birmingham, telling Liz he doesn't want to leave Weatherfield until he's certain Fiona doesn't want him. Mavis takes a coaching holiday, visiting famous homes and gardens in the West Country. Rita tells Alec that she's considering going into partnership with Jack but he warns her against the venture; Jack's in debt and the bank refused him a loan. Judy tells Gary about the laparoscopy, her blockage and her abortion. He is stunned and struggles to come to terms with it all. Steve tells Fiona he didn't get the job. Rita realises Alec is right; the Duckworths are a bad bet. Bill tells Kevin to put some effort into his marriage and to remember his vows. Kevin

38x95 Episode 4212 (15th June 1997)

15 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary is angry that Judy kept her teenage abortion a secret from him. Jack attempts some relaxation exercises from a pregnancy leaflet that Tricia left behind. Steve is convinced Alan will end up handing him Fiona on a plate. Rita feels bad when she tells Jack she doesn't want a partnership. He feels wretched. Chris celebrates winning £50 on the fruit machine in the Rovers. Kevin calls on Natalie and breaks down, telling her that he can't cope and hates himself. She tells him the time has come for them to stop seeing each other. He tells her that he loves her and will stay with her, no matter what the cost. Jim is amazed when Steve asks if he can work for Bill and him. Jack feels he might as well sell up.

38x96 Episode 4213 (16th June 1997)

16 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy is touched when Gary tells her how upset he is thinking of her having to cope with the abortion all by herself. Mike gets an order for 35,000 pairs of knickers for the Dutch army. Angie isn't keen on the order as it isn't glamorous. Judy breaks down when she receives the news that she'll never be able to have children. Gary is disappointed but tries to comfort her. She is devastated that Gary could have children by someone else and tells him she'd understand if he wanted a divorce. He is adamant they'll have children of their own. Steve is relieved when Bill agrees to him working for the firm. Angie feels Mike doesn't take her seriously as a partner. She tries to forget him by getting physical with Chris but Chris accuses her of selling out to capitalism. Liz enjoys telling Alan that Fiona has entertained Steve in her flat behind his back. Jack gets annoyed when Alec offers to buy the Rovers off him for £34,000. He accuses Alec of waiting to pounce on the pub for ages and throws h

38x97 Episode 4214 (18th June 1997)

18 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie is surprised when Chris offers to move out as they don't seem to be getting on. She tells him that she just wants them to be friends again, without the complications. Steve starts work with Jim and Bill. Alec offers Jack £17,000 for a fifty-fifty partnership in the Rovers. Jack tells him that he'd agree for £25,000. Alan tells Fiona about Liz stirring things and is annoyed to realise she has entertained Steve. Sally tells Kevin that she knows he's keeping something from her and she's sure it's about Natalie. He fears that she knows about the affair and is relieved when she tells him she thinks Natalie fancies him. He admits she's been after him and swears he'd never do anything to wreck their marriage. He assures Sally he's told Natalie he doesn't fancy her. Fiona swears to Alan that Steve is just a friend. Alan tells her that he's jealous and sick of the way Steve is hanging around. She is flattered and assures him it's him who she loves. Deirdre finds it hard to believe a hands

38x98 Episode 4215 (20th June 1997)

20 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Angie celebrates her thirtieth birthday. Alec enjoys being back behind the bar at the Rovers and takes over the cellar, annoying Jack. Maud tells Maureen that she's making a fool of herself going out with Fred. Natalie hears that Angie is having a party. Discovering Kevin will be there, she decides she'll attend as well. Kevin pleads with her to stay away but she thinks it'll be exciting. Chris hires a DJ for Angie's party and finds it hard not to touch Angie as she looks sexy. Bill is upset to discover Maureen is seeing Fred. Rita is furious to discover Alec has bought a partnership with Jack. She tells him that he's a liar and no longer her friend. Fred cooks a meal for Maureen at his home. She finds his attention exciting. Steve smokes a joint at Angie's party, in front of Alan. Maxine makes a play for Chris but he isn't interested in her. Maureen tells Fred she likes him because he interests her and makes her laugh. She agrees to go to a retailers' convention with him. Kevin is emb

38x99 Episode 4216 (22nd June 1997)

22 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Des settles down back at No.6 and makes it clear he doesn't like having Chris in the house. He posts a sex book through the Wiltons' door as a joke before discovering Derek has died. He is stunned by the news and horrified that Mavis will get the book. He discovers that she is on holiday and Emily has a key. Vera returns from Morecambe to discover Alec has bought into the Rovers. She hits Jack, accusing him of selling their dreams. He tries to explain he had no option but she fears Alec will take over. Angie is pleased when Chris invites her to move into his bedroom with him. Emily finds out about Des posting the sex book to Mavis and lets him sweat, refusing to open the house so he can retrieve it. Steve shows Fiona a house which he is doing up before it goes on the market. Fiona thinks it's great but Alan is annoyed that she's been on her own with Steve. Des is annoyed when Angie moves into the back bedroom with Chris. She is thrilled as it feels they're having a proper relationship.

38x100 Episode 4217 (23rd June 1997)

23 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack spends the night sleeping in the Rovers' yard. Steve tells Fiona that Alan threatened him to stay away from her. Vera has the locks changed on the pub. Alec is furious when she refuses to let him in and urges Jack to fight back. Emily enjoys herself, giving Des the sex book back, but not before she looks through it in front of him. She enjoys shocking him. Alec and Jack trick their way into the Rovers by posing as draymen. Des organises a trip to Laser Crusader and gets at Chris over his moral objection to war games. Chris agrees to play when Angie asks him to. Jack assures Vera that he won't let Alec take over and that the Rovers will always be their pub. Vera bounces back to fight Alec and show him she's still the licensee. Chris beats all the others in the war zone, annoying Des. Fiona assures Alan that Steve is not a threat to him. Judy is disturbed to see Zoe begging in the streets. She gives her £10.

38x101 Episode 4218 (25th June 1997)

25 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Des tells Samantha that he'd like them to be friends but she ignores him. Jack is annoyed when Alec starts to boss him around. Steve realises that if Alan is threatening him he can't be very secure in his relationship. Zoe calls on Judy, telling her that she's the only person who's treated her well. Judy feels for the baby as Zoe is getting no antenatal care. She lets Zoe have a bath and feeds her, annoying Gary. He tells Judy that Zoe is scum and they can't help her. Alan is interested when Alec tells him about Steve's marriage to Vicky. Judy tells Gary she can't help thinking that they could take on Zoe's baby as their own. He thinks she's barmy. Des tells Samantha that he respects her and would like to know her better. He is annoyed when she shuns him and takes his anger out on Chris, telling Angie and him that he has to go.

38x102 Episode 4219 (27th June 1997)

27 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Zoe spends the night at No.9. Judy is upset when Gary refuses to take on her baby. Judy breaks down, telling him that she wants a baby more than anything. Jack is alarmed to discover Alec has bought a header shelf for the Rovers from the Old Cock pub in Bessie Street without consulting them. He demands a meeting of the shareholders and tries to do things properly but Alec and Vera can't be bothered and vote the shelf in. Natalie invites Kevin round to her house, seeking a reward to staying clear of him for a while. Des is annoyed when Angie tells him that she'll leave with Chris. He backs down, saying they can both stay. Gary tells Zoe she can't stay at No.9 and suggests she enters a social services home. He gives her £30 and gets her to write Judy a note saying she's moving on. Jim tells Steve that he knows Fiona is fed up with him hanging around her. He suggests Steve looks for another girlfriend. Sally tells Bill that she's worried about Kevin working late and fears he might be havi

38x103 Episode 4220 (29th June 1997)

29 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally realises Kevin is having an affair and rows with Bill for keeping the truth from her. Kevin asks Natalie to go away with him for a weekend. He tells her that he wants to spoil her. Sally leaves the girls with Deirdre and drives to Natalie's house, interrupting Kevin and Natalie's lovemaking. Kevin is horrified when Sally bursts into the house and slaps his face. Sally refuses to listen to Kevin's excuses and Natalie urges him to leave her alone. She is upset when Kevin rushes after Sally. Kevin tries to explain to Sally, saying he was lonely. She tells him that he's pathetic. He fights back, accusing her of ignoring him and getting bogged down with the children and housework. She is disgusted when he tells her that he took Natalie into their bed. He assures her that he loves her and begs forgiveness but she tells him she can't bear to see him and wants him to leave. She is dismayed to learn Rita knew about the affair and didn't tell her. She throws him out and breaks down.

38x104 Episode 4221 (30th June 1997)

30 June, 1997 8:00 pm

Bill urges Kevin to do anything to get Sally to take him back. He is amazed that Kevin thinks Sally is to blame for their break-up. He tells Kevin he's a fool. Kevin stays at Natalie's house. Mike tries to teach Curly how to play golf and bumps into Fred giving Ashley lessons. Fred and Mike bet £50 on the outcome of a game with their pupils. Sally takes the girls to Scarborough after driving to Natalie's house to let Kevin to say goodbye to them. He is shattered and hates the way she's making all the decisions. Natalie assures him that it will all be sorted out in the divorce. Alma is flattered when Eric Firman tells her that he's impressed by her work and will give her a pay rise. Ashley is shocked when Fred cheats, swapping balls in the rough. Sally arrives at Elsie Seddon's house and tells her that she's left Kevin and never returning. Curly is jubilant when his finishing shot wins the game and beats Fred and Ashley. Fred is furious and throws his club into the thicket. When he trie

38x105 Episode 4222 (2nd July 1997)

02 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Fred spends the night on the golf course before being rescued by a passer-by. Sally tries to keep the break-up from the children. Alma is stunned to find her photograph blown-up at work under the banner "employee of the month". She begs Curly to take it down but he refuses. Maureen is furious when Ashley tells her that Fred has been out all night and often does stop out all night when he's been drinking. She begins to think Maud is right about him. Kevin arrives in Scarborough. Sally doesn't want to see him but is forced to let him in when the children get excited about seeing him. When she hears Fred is away, Maxine suggests to Ashley that they spend time at his house. When Alma complains about her picture, Eric Firman tells her that they'll have a proper photographic session to get a better picture of her. Kevin apologises to Sally for hurting her but she tells him that he's ruined everything they've had. He begs her to take him back for the sake of the children but she throws him ou

38x106 Episode 4223 (4th July 1997)

04 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin and Sally call in the police over Rosie's disappearance. They blame each other and Sally fears that she's been abducted. Maxine fears Fred will tell everyone about seeing her in her underwear. Fred assures Ashley he won't tell anyone what he saw. Sally insists on searching for Rosie and Kevin joins her. Eric Firman tells Curly he wants to use Alma's face to promote Firman's Freezers' across the North West. Maureen is full of remorse when she discovers Fred has broken his leg. She is stunned when he tells her the fall made him think of his death and tells her that he intends to leave her everything in his will. Ashley overhears and is furious. Sally believes Rosie is dead and refuses to be comforted by Kevin. She tells him that he's wrecked everything good they had. Teenagers Toyah and Leanne Battersby shoplift at Firman's before making their way to their new council house - 5 Coronation Street. Rosie is found by a Coast Guard on a beach and reunited with Kevin and Sally. Kevin pr

38x107 Episode 4224 (6th July 1997)

06 July, 1997 8:00 pm

The Battersbys settle down in their new home and annoy the neighbours with their loud music. Toyah and Leanne are annoyed when Rita refuses to sell them cigarettes. Bill is upset to learn that Sally has left Kevin and tells him that he's a fool. He breaks the news to Rita who is sickened as well. She lays into Kevin for throwing everything away. He throws her out. Ashley reminds Fred that he always said he would inherit the shop. Fred admits he got emotionally carried away when he spoke to Maureen and assures Ashley the shop will be his. Mavis is touched when Des tells her how sorry he is over Derek's death. Emily tries to complain to the Battersbys about the noise but is seen off by Janice. When Percy tries to complain to Toyah about her loud music, she shouts at him and throws his book onto the street, frightening him. Kevin asks Bill to visit Sally and tell her how much he wants her back. Bill refuses as he feels Kevin should get himself out of the mess but then changes his mind and

38x108 Episode 4225 (7th July 1997)

07 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Maxine is impressed when Ashley tells her that Fred is leaving him the business. Natalie tells Kevin she wants to share his problems but he shuts her off. He tells her he can't see her any more and needs Sally back. Natalie is distraught and gets upset when Rita refuses to serve her in The Kabin. Les sells the drill to Roy for £50. Bill tells Sally that Kevin regrets the affair and is desperate to have her back but she says she's never returning to him. He is upset that Kevin has ruined everything. With Fiona away, Steve calls on Maxine with wine. They chat about Fiona and he quizzes Maxine about Alan. She is pleased when he kisses her but then breaks free when he tries to go further. He calls her a tease and threatens to tell Ashley. Kevin is devastated when Bill tells him Sally won't have him back.

38x109 Episode 4226 (9th July 1997)

09 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Leanne goes after a job at the salon and is seen off. Maxine feels guilty over kissing Steve. Chris feels sorry for Natalie when he finds her crying in the garage. Alma is pleased with the professional photographs taken of her for the Firman's campaign. Natalie tells Chris that she thought an affair with Kevin would be fun but then she fell in love with him and he's all that matters to her. Andy celebrates getting a 2:2 in Combined Studies. Liz and Jim are proud of him. Kevin is thrilled when Sally phones to say she's coming home. Alma is embarrassed to see her photographs all over the store, promoting lines. DS O'Grady calls at No.11 and takes Steve in for questioning over some stolen whisky during a celebration for Andy's degree. Ken complains to Les about the noise coming from No.5 but gets the door slammed in his face. Sally brings the girls home and tells Kevin that he's mistaken if he thinks she's changed her mind; she's just decided that they need the house. She gives him five m

38x110 Episode 4227 (11th July 1997)

11 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin wants to see Sally but Bill advises against it. Bill spots Roy using his drill and Les has some explaining to do when Bill finds out where he got it from. He calls on Les and threatens to call the police. The Battersbys con Bill by saying that Toyah is under a psychologist for her stealing habits. Sally gets her job back at the corner shop. Alma isn't happy with her posters being used to recommend something she's never tried. Steve needs an alibi for Monday night but Maxine denies being with him. Sally shouts at Rita for keeping Kevin's affair a secret from her. Roy wants his money back off Les but there's no way they're paying - although Janice feels they ought to make an effort to get on with their new neighbours and rows with Les and Toyah when they're not interested. Natalie calls to see Kevin but gets Sally instead who tells her where Kevin is. As Natalie walks away, Sally follows her and slaps her hard across the face.

38x111 Episode 4228 (13th July 1997)

13 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Percy starts to keep a record of the Battersbys' unsocial behaviour. Roy collects coupons for a free weekend in Paris. Gail worries that he'll invite her to go with him. In an effort to make amends and not cause trouble which will involve the police, Les gives Roy £10 back and tells him that he'll force Toyah to pay the rest back. Maxine tells Fiona and Alan that Steve was with her the night the whisky was stolen. Alan takes her into the police station to make a statement. Kevin is stunned when Natalie tells him that Sally slapped her face. She is upset when he admits he'd rather she'd just leave him alone. The police release Steve. He feels there was never a case against him; Alan was just trying to frighten him. He tells his parents that he's sure it will keep on happening until he moves away. Natalie pours out her heart to Audrey and feels she can't compete with Sally. Kevin enjoys taking the girls swimming. He tells Sally he's finished with Natalie and wants to go back to how thing

38x112 Episode 4229 (14th July 1997)

14 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Janice orders Leanne to find a job, threatening to throw her out if she doesn't. She asks Roy for work at the cafe and when he turns her down she accuses him of letching after her. Curly has sleepless nights thanks to the Battersbys' music and can't think properly at work. Eric Firman plans to use Alma's recommendations to sell all his duff stock. Ashley hears about Maxine being Steve's alibi and is upset to discover they were together. Alma worries that she's being seen to recommend products she's never tasted. Percy holds a council of war with Emily, Mavis, Ken and Curly, to discuss how they should deal with the Battersbys. Percy is all for driving them out but the others advise caution. Curly complains to Janice about the noise and she agrees to make the girls turn off their music at 9.00pm. Maxine tells Ashley that Steve tried it on and she slapped him down and she just wants to forget all about it. She assures Ashley he's the best thing that ever happened to her. Gary is angry whe

38x113 Episode 4230 (16th July 1997)

16 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Curly has a black eye and has to buy new glasses. Fiona puts a brave face on her bust-up with Alan and says that she never wants to see him again. She feels she couldn't trust him over setting Steve up. She takes her engagement ring off. Kevin can't cope with seeing his family every day but not being able to hug them. He calls on Sally whilst she's working at the shop and begs her to talk to him. Maud gets annoyed when the Websters start arguing in front of customers. Kevin is stunned when Sally accuses him of turning her into a boring housewife. Fiona turns to Jim when she needs someone to talk to, telling him all about her split with Alan. He comforts her when she breaks down. Curly has to pay £80 for new glasses. Les returns with an old generator which he picked up at an auction in Sheffield. He invoices Curly £200 for the CD player so Curly threatens to have him sued for assault. Gary gets them both to call it quits as they're both out of pocket. Natalie is thrilled when Kevin tell

38x114 Episode 4231 (18th July 1997)

18 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Fiona puts her ring back on and tries to contact Alan. She feels that he must want to punish her. Ken has his last day at Weatherfield Comprehensive. Kevin tells Natalie he now sees there's no hope in saving his marriage and feels she's the best thing to happen to him. Sally confesses to Gail that she doesn't know how she's going to cope without Kevin and is torn over her feelings towards him. Gail advises her to take him back. Samantha is driven to distraction by the Battersbys' music. Audrey complains to Alma about her recommending scampi dippers after they give her food poisoning. She is furious when Curly refuses her a refund and causes a commotion at the till. Curly pays her to shut her up and an embarrassed Alma rips the posters down. Roy wonders who to take to Paris. Sally drops her hopes for a reconciliation when she sees Kevin kissing Natalie in the Street. Zoe turns up, telling Judy she's left the children's home she was sent to. She asks her to help her out. Gail is amazed w

38x115 Episode 4232 (20th July 1997)

20 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Fiona is disgusted with herself for taking Jim to bed and gets rid of him as soon as she can. He's confused over what's happened. Janice is fed up with handing out money to the rest of the family. Maxine can't believe she's in a long-term relationship as they normally don't last. Steve is amazed when Vicky's solicitor offers him a £15,000 divorce settlement. He quickly signs the consent form. Judy is desperate to keep Zoe's baby but Gary thinks she's stupid to think they'd get away with it. Toyah tells Roy she needs a job to pay him back the £40 she owes him. Roy agrees to take her on the cafe during her school holiday but insists he's paid the £40 upfront. Jim wants to talk to Fiona and is annoyed when he avoids her. Fiona tracks Alan down to his mate's flat and tells him she hates not seeing him. She wants them to be back together and needs him. He tells her he'll think about what she's said. Zoe tells Judy and Gary they can have her baby but it will cost them £2,000.

38x116 Episode 4233 (21st July 1997)

21 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary tells Judy that they can't buy Zoe's baby as it's illegal. She thinks no one would find out if they moved away and started afresh. Andy looks forward to a holiday backpacking in Spain. Jim gives him £50, Steve £250 and Liz buys his ticket. Zoe assures Judy she does not want the baby and she'll find another way of getting rid of it. Steve is frustrated when Bill and Jim turn down a good contract because the job is too big. He feels that they should be looking for bigger jobs but they're not interested. Gary questions Zoe about the deal and she assures him that the money would only be payable if the baby was healthy. He realises he can't let Judy down. Les plans to make a pass at Samantha and tries to get the girls out of No.5. Toyah agrees to get lost and leave them alone together on the condition he gives her £40. She gives the money to Roy and he is forced to agree to give her a job in return. Judy and Zoe celebrate when Gary agrees to buy the baby. Les lures Samantha to No.5 by

38x117 Episode 4234 (23rd July 1997)

23 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Alan is surprised to find that Fiona has become insecure. They are both happy to have made up. She decides she wants to marry as soon as possible, puzzling Maxine who doesn't understand the rush. Deirdre hopes that Jon Lindsay will take her away abroad, telling him they could do with a break together. Alan is stunned when Fiona tells him they could get married at a registry office in three weeks. He is happy with the idea but worries that both of their mothers will be disappointed in a low-key affair. Angie celebrates when a buyer is interested in her own label. Steve goes behind Bill and Jim's back to talk to the property owner. He comes back with the news that if their quote is right they'll get the job. Jim is annoyed as they don't have the resources and is stunned when Steve tells him that he's prepared to invest his £15,000 in the business. Audrey feels sorry for pregnant Zoe and assures her everything will work out for her. Zoe lets Audrey jump to the conclusion that Gary is the

38x118 Episode 4235 (25th July 1997)

25 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Gail and Martin go to Paris. Andy flies out to Spain. Jon works as normal in the Tie 'n' Fly shop at the airport, having told Deirdre that he's flying to Nairobi. Steve offers to invest in the business on the condition he is made a partner and they take on bigger jobs. Bill thinks there must be a catch as he doesn't trust him. Steve tells Fiona that Alan isn't good enough for her and declares his own love for her. She tells him that she's not interested in him and is annoyed when he tells her that he won't give up on her. He proposes to her but she turns him down flat. Judy takes Zoe to see a doctor to have her checked over. She has high blood pressure and is alarmed when the doctor tells her she should attend antenatal clinic. Judy and Zoe refuse to attend classes as they don't want anyone to know about the baby. Gary tells them they can't just hide away; they'll need a midwife and the authorities. Bill agrees to Steve's conditions so long as the partnership is equal. Jim is pleased.

38x119 Episode 4236 (27th July 1997)

27 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Les holds a tabletop sale outside the garage. Toyah is furious when she discovers he's selling some of her old toys. Fiona is uncomfortable when the McKennas have lunch in her flat. Chris feels excluded from things as Des and Angie get on so well. The McKennas are stunned when Alan tells them he's getting married in three weeks. They are amazed by the quick date, especially as they'll be on holiday at the time. Fiona sticks to her guns, saying they are getting married as they want to and that's that. Steve fits a new gas fire at Rita's flat and is fed up with petty jobs. Alec lays on free snacks in the Rovers but is caught out putting salt in them. Alan feels bad about upsetting his parents when his mother Mary tells Fiona that she should consider other people's feelings. Ken brings Daniel back home for a holiday after a nightmare journey, during which the car broke down. Daniel cries and refuses to eat anything. Percy buys a record of steam trains for Emily, to remind her of her youth

38x120 Episode 4237 (28th July 1997)

28 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Maxine looks forward to being Fiona's bridesmaid and is annoyed to discover the wedding has been put off for six months. Ken has a disturbed night as Daniel cries all the time. Jim, Bill and Steve get confirmation of a flats conversion job on Shaw Street. Steve gets the owner to agree to them using the flats as a showcase of their work. Deirdre is pleased when Jon invites her to his house. Toyah is rude to the customers at the cafe. Kevin is furious to discover that Sally has withdrawn £400 from their joint account. Natalie tries to make him see that she must need the money for the girls but he thinks she's done it out of spite. Jim tells Fiona how devastated Steve is over her marrying Alan. She tells him that she knows he's talking about himself as well and assures him she's marrying Alan as she loves him. She tells him that she only slept with him because she was upset and he means nothing to her. She tells him to stay away from her in future. Jim gets upset and begs her not to marry

38x121 Episode 4238 (30th July 1997)

30 July, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally needs money so begs Mike for a job on the machines. She is grateful when he employs her and gives up her job at the shop. Maud is furious that she's left them in the lurch. Jon takes Deirdre to his house. She is impressed but he struggles to locate things in the house. Fred helps Maureen out in the shop, enjoying himself behind the counter. Alan tells Steve to stay away from Fiona and hits him. Steve fights back until Jim stops them. Steve is bewildered by the attack. Both he and Jim are surprised to learn Fiona wants to leave Weatherfield. Deirdre is thrilled when Jon asks her to move into his house when they return from holiday. Rita advises Sally to hire a solicitor to sort out her finances from Kevin. Des is amazed when Samantha agrees to go out with him. Ken snaps at Daniel, totally unable to cope with him. Fiona is furious when she discovers Alan has hit Steve. Chris tells Angie that he thinks they need more privacy and complains that she's only interested in him for sex. D

38x122 Episode 4239 (1st August 1997)

01 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Jim warns Alan to stay away from Steve; he's going straight now. Kevin is furious to receive a letter from Sally's solicitor saying that if they can't decide on maintenance she'll apply to the courts. Ken is upset that Daniel doesn't want to be with him and that he thinks Brian Dunkley is his real father. He feels like a stranger and knows that he's lost him. He breaks down as he feels he needs Daniel now that he has nothing else to live for. Ken takes him back to Scotland. Mike stops the workers bringing bags onto the factory floor as he knows they're stealing the goods. Fiona asks Jim not to cause trouble for her and Alan. He tells her that he doesn't believe she wants to leave Weatherfield because of Steve, but because of him. She tells him she just wants an easy life. Fred is outraged when Maureen tells him Maud thinks that he's after her shop. Kevin promises Sally a fight if she insists on hiring solicitors. Des takes Samantha out to the pictures and is embarrassed afterwards when

38x123 Episode 4240 (3rd August 1997)

03 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Fred and Ashley cook Sunday roast for Maureen and Maxine. Chris decides to visit his mother on holiday, annoying Angie by not consulting her about it. Curly tells Samantha that she'll regret going out with Des. She is annoyed by his petty attitude. Fred impresses upon Ashley man's need to have a wife. Ashley is surprised to learn Fred was married at his age. Martin and Gail return from Paris. Kevin tries to talk calmly to Sally about money. She tells him that she's finding it hard to make ends meet and has spent all their savings. He tells her to make a list of how much she needs. Maureen enjoys her lunch with Fred and is disarmed when he asks her to marry him. She tells him that she's still not ready to marry anyone yet. Ashley goes down on one knee to propose to Maxine. She is embarrassed and tells him she has no intention of marrying anyone yet as she wants to have a good time. Sally struggles to work out what went wrong with her life as she doesn't understand what she did to deserv

38x124 Episode 4241 (4th August 1997)

04 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Jim takes the day off work, feeling depressed. Sally is upset to bump into Natalie. In her panic to get away, she's nearly knocked down. Ashley fears that Maxine thinks he's a joke. Maxine is thrilled to have received her first proposal and boasts about it to Fiona. Fiona and Alan set the date for 7th November at St. Luke's Church. Rachel Forbes contacts Steve over the Shaw Street flats renovation job for Mr Slater. She works for Marshall Loveday, the management agency on the job, and is impressed to discover Steve is in charge of the building job. Sally gives Kevin a list of expenses but he tells her that it's too much. He refuses to pay all she needs so she tells him they'll have to involve the courts. Maud is stricken when Fred tells her that he proposed to Maureen. He assures Maureen that he won't give up on her. Kevin realises Sally really does need the money. He tells her that he'll find it somehow for her. He is pleased when she assures him that he can see the girls whenever he

38x125 Episode 4242 (6th August 1997)

06 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally dumps the girls on Kevin for the day, reminding him that he wanted access, but is furious because Natalie takes them out in order that he can continue working. Angie takes Leanne on as a cleaner at the factory when Janice begs her to but it is only for a trial period. Toyah gets drunk with two boys, Mickey Hegarty and Pete Hickman, in No.5. Janice comes home to tell Leanne about the job, finds the youngsters and kicks the boys out. They return later to get more drink and attack Leanne but Samantha rescues her and physically kicks the boys out. Samantha then fails to keep her date with Des and explains to him how she was raped by a family friend called Ian Phillips and how it has ruined her life - the incident at the Battersbys' house brought it all back to her. She worries that everyone will think her strange in the way that she treats men.

38x126 Episode 4243 (8th August 1997)

08 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Les buys an old Lada from a mate, which he intends to do up and sell on. He tells the neighbours to get lost when they complain about the eyesore. Leanne starts work at the factory, cleaning the floors. Des tries to be sympathetic with Samantha but she tells him that she hates talking about the past and just wants to forget it. Leanne is a hopeless worker as she only does what she's told to and nothing else. Alec refuses to serve Les when he comes to the Rovers with no vest on. Mavis gets upset as she remembers Derek's birthday. Des comforts her, telling her what a great man he was. Jim confides in Bill that he had a brief fling with someone he really cared for but now she's not interested. Judy worries when the midwife advises Zoe to spend nine months bonding with her baby. Zoe assures her that she won't bond with the baby as it won't be hers. Des is amazed when Samantha tells him about her marriage and how she was scared her husband would find her secret out. Judy tells Zoe that she

38x127 Episode 4244 (10th August 1997)

10 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Les finds the Lada needs more work than he thought. Samantha stalls on seeing her parents. Des urges her to face the past. Jim is delighted when Steve takes Rachel Forbes out but Steve isn't that keen on her as he still loves Fiona. Samantha is touched that Des cares so much and agrees to let him take her home. Gary tells Judy that Zoe should stay around for a while after the birth or the authorities will be on to them. Des drives Samantha to Hale. She becomes courageous and decides to call on Ian Phillips and confront him over what he did to her. She calls and is upset to discover he died about a year ago. Maxine goes with Fiona to choose a wedding dress. Fiona gets excited trying them on. Steve tells Rachel that he was married but his wife spent beyond their means and he was left to start again. She feels sorry for him. Samantha faces her parents and tells Des she doesn't know when she'll return to Weatherfield. She thanks him for helping her face the past.

38x128 Episode 4245 (11th August 1997)

11 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie is upset when Kevin won't let her spend time with the children. Kevin is annoyed when Bill ignores Natalie in the Street. Fiona is curious to see Steve kissing Rachel. Gary thinks Zoe might report them to the police after she's taken the money. Zoe overhears him and is upset. She packs and says she's leaving as she's sick of the way that they're only interested in the baby and not her. Judy is distraught and pleads with her to stay but Gary tells her it's best if Zoe goes. He tells Judy that they'll adopt a baby above board, no matter how long it takes. Leanne larks around at the factory, putting underwear on over her clothes during the lunch break. Mike isn't impressed. Kevin takes the girls swimming, enjoying their company. Afterwards he stays for tea with them and Sally. Rachel meets Fiona and guesses she used to be Steve's girlfriend. She warns Steve that he'd better not be using her as a decoy. He assures her she means nothing to him and goes on to tell her about his priso

38x129 Episode 4246 (13th August 1997)

13 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera is looking forward to her ruby wedding anniversary. Jack is horrified that they've been married so long. Gary refuses to give Zoe the money upfront, telling Judy that if they did they'd have no hold over her or the baby. He tells Zoe that instead of the money they'll treat her to new clothes and luxuries that will make her feel better. Judy is relieved when she agrees. Pete Hickman and Mickey Hegarty buy lager at the corner shop and take note of Maud being wheelchair-bound. Mike is horrified when the fire alarm goes off at the factory. Angie evacuates the building and he fears another business will go up in smoke. When they discover Leanne has been smoking in the toilets and had set the alarm off, they sack her on the spot. Vera tells Jack that she wants a big party for their wedding anniversary. Martin agrees to going out with Kevin before realising Natalie will be cooking a meal. Janice is furious when Leanne loses her job and turns on Angie. Steve is annoyed that Fiona doesn't

38x130 Episode 4247 (15th August 1997)

15 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Maureen finds Maud helpless on the floor of the corner shop, humiliated but unhurt. Martin takes charge of her and nurses her. Maureen is furious over the way Maud was manhandled. When Fiona sends a wedding invite to Andy, Jim is hurt that he hasn't got one. Maud refuses to stay alone at home as she's frightened and insists on being wherever Maureen is. Martin refuses to let Kevin down but Gail refuses to eat with the woman who wrecked Sally's marriage. Les turns nasty on Angie for sacking Leanne. She is frightened when he tells her that he's capable of making her cry. She tells Janice to sort Les out before she loses her job as well. Vera wants a party at a posh hotel but Jack tells her they should celebrate in the Rovers as they can't afford anywhere else. Fred agrees to lend Ashley to run the shop for Maureen so she can look after Maud for a while. Steve accuses Fiona of being petty by not inviting Jim to her wedding. Jack is amazed when Alec tells him that he'll be charged for the

38x131 Episode 4248 (17th August 1997)

17 August, 1997 8:00 pm

As they're having to pay to hire the Rovers, the Duckworths feel they can't afford to buy each other anniversary presents. Vera is disappointed but Jack is delighted. Gail is upset when Sally is cool towards her. Ashley starts work at the corner shop, delighting in his role as defender of the women. Vera determines to get her money's worth at the party and tells Alec that he won't be an invited guest as he'll have to stay sober behind the bar. Toyah suspects Mickey Hegarty and Pete Hickman of being the thugs who robbed the shop. She thinks of shopping them when she discovers Maud is offering a reward. Leanne warns her that if she does, the lads will beat her up. Alec tells everyone about the party in the hope the takings will go up. Les is furious when his Lada is stolen. Toyah identifies the thieves as Mickey and Pete and he insists that she tells the police. Gail apologises to Sally for going to Natalie's house but Sally refuses to forgive her and tells her that she doesn't need frie

38x132 Episode 4249 (18th August 1997)

18 August, 1997 8:00 pm

38x133 Episode 4250 (20th August 1997)

20 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack and Vera celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. Vera wears her underwear all day whilst Jack desperately tries to get out of going to bed with her. Sally forgives Gail. Alec keeps a tab on the free drinks offered by the Duckworths and encourages the guests to splash out. Sally joins the Platts at the Duckworths' party and sets about enjoying herself, even though Kevin is there with Natalie. Natalie is annoyed when Nick Horrocks refuses to back down over money. Alec encourages the guests to have a collection to pay for sparkling wine. Vera forces herself to remember all the bad times during her marriage to make her see how much she now has to celebrate. Ken is forced to make a speech and toast the Duckworths on behalf of the residents. Sally rows with Natalie in front of everyone, saying she's a hypocrite to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Natalie fights back, saying she rescued Kevin from a dull marriage. Kevin is embarrassed. Natalie tells Kevin that he'll have to cut Sal

38x134 Episode 4251 (22nd August 1997)

22 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera is happy after her night of passion. Alec gives Jack a £170 bill for the free drinks. Jack refuses to pay so much and knocks him down to £90. Natalie tells Sally that as her maintenance has been cut off she can't support Kevin any more so he can't support her. She tells Sally that unless she takes less money Kevin will have to sell up and then he won't be able to give her any money. Sally accuses her of emotional blackmail and throws her out. During their row, Rosie gets upset and leaves the house. She goes to the garage and is taken care of by Chris. Alec suggests installing a jukebox in the Rovers to attract younger people. Chris returns Rosie to Sally and comforts Sally when she breaks down, realising her rowing with Natalie caused her to run away. Chris tells her that Kevin really did try to resist Natalie but was weak as she was in Scarborough. Samantha hands in her notice to Alec. Kevin is amazed when Sally tells her that Natalie came round and tells him to do his own dirty

38x135 Episode 4252 (24th August 1997)

24 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie gets a letter from Nick Horrocks's solicitor citing Kevin as co-respondent in their divorce. She spells it out to him that Nick's entitled to half the house in the divorce and they'll have nothing to live on. Vera calls a shareholders' meeting and they agree to get a jukebox. Alec tells her that they need a younger clientele and says that they'll have to replace older faces behind the bar. Vera doesn't get the hint and assumes he means Betty. Kevin asks Sally to accept less money but she refuses. Maud accuses Maureen of attention-seeking when she announces she intends to sell the shop. Maureen is adamant that she's had enough of running it without support and she's fed up with life being so hard. Betty is furious when Vera tells her she's got to go as Alec feels she's too old. She goes for Alec but he disarms her, saying they still need her culinary talents and want her to oversee all the catering. Gary worries that the baby might be a villain like Liam Shepherd. Vera realises

38x136 Episode 4253 (25th August 1997)

25 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin spends the night in the garage. He tells Chris that he's left Natalie and can't believe he's been so stupid as to give everything up for her. Judy is amazed when Gary has second thoughts about taking the baby as he feels he won't like it. Alec tells Vera they have to make more profit and points out their biggest expense is Betty's wages. He suggests that Vera takes over the food. She likes the idea if she can take catering courses. Ashley is shocked and amused when Fred tells him Maureen is going to marry him. He tells Maud the news, horrifying her. Natalie apologises to Kevin and begs him to return but he accuses her of ruining his life and refuses to be kept by her. Maud douses Fred in foam from a fire extinguisher and accuses Maureen of turning herself into a laughing stock first with Reg then Fred. Zoe gets drunk with Leanne and tells her how she's selling the baby to the Malletts. Samantha tells Des he'd be disappointed in her if she stayed as she's hopeless. He begs her to

38x137 Episode 4254 (27th August 1997)

27 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin stays with Bill and sets about showing Sally that he's never returning to Natalie. Zoe's contractions slow down and she's monitored in hospital. She worries that something will go wrong and is comforted by Judy. Gary feels awkward. Des is thrilled when Samantha tells him that she's staying as she doesn't want to leave him. She warns him that he'll have to be patient for sex; she can only cope with kissing. Alec investigates rival pubs' menus and tells Vera that they'll have to provide more exotic fare. When there's signs of foetal distress, Zoe is rushed to theatre for a caesarean section. Zoe panics about being cut open. Gary goes with her to comfort her whilst Judy fears the baby will die. Gail advises Sally to forgive Kevin and take him back as it'll be hard work as a single mother. Vera attempts to cook chilli but makes it too hot. Gary is tearful when Zoe gives birth to a little girl and passes out. Judy is thrilled that she's alright. Fred tells Maud that he worships Mauree

38x138 Episode 4255 (29th August 1997)

29 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy wants Gary to say that he's the baby's father as then she can legally live with them. He is wary as the authorities might find out the truth and send him to prison. Natalie and Kevin are pleased to have made up. He assures her that he'll stick with her for good. Vera signs up for an evening course in Commercial Catering. Zoe agrees to say Gary is the baby's father and to Judy's idea to name the baby Katy Joyce. She's too tired to be bothered what happens. Sally tells Kevin she wants him back. He is amazed and tells her that it's no good; they'll never be able to go back to normal - it will always be between them. She is stunned when he says that he loves Natalie and their marriage is over. Natalie asks Alec for a job at the Rovers and is taken on straight away, on trial. Sally breaks down over Kevin not wanting her any more. Gail comforts her and refuses to let her blame herself for everything that's happened. Fred announces to the Rovers' customers that Maureen is marrying him an

38x139 Episode 4256 (31st August 1997)

31 August, 1997 8:00 pm

Jon is startled to hear Deirdre has given notice on her flat, planning to move into his house. Vera is horrified to discover Alec has taken Natalie on, fearing she'll be after all the men. Chris has a day planned with Angie - lunch and a seaside walk. He is annoyed when she invites Des to join them for lunch. Natalie enjoys herself behind the Rovers' bar, despite getting the cold shoulder from Betty. The Malletts collect Zoe and Katie from hospital. Zoe isn't happy with the way Judy takes over Katie now she's been born. She resents the way she's not welcome any more. Chris is annoyed when Angie wastes the afternoon chatting with Des and they have no time left to go to the seaside. Angie quizzes Des as to why he hasn't managed to sleep with Samantha yet. He says she isn't ready but he's prepared to wait. Rita refuses to drink in the Rovers when she sees Natalie working there. Deirdre worries that Jon is having second thoughts about her moving in with him. He tells her that he wants her

38x140 Episode 4257 (1st September 1997)

01 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Rita throws Natalie out of The Kabin, furious with her for taking a job at the Rovers. Natalie is ignored by Vera and Betty and is amused when Vera warns her to keep away from Jack. When Chris continues to be jealous of Des, Angie assures him there are no sexual feelings between them. Jon tells Deirdre he's going to see his ex-wife Linda to tell her about them. Judy and Gary are nervous when the midwife calls to check on Zoe and the baby. Sally is horrified to see Natalie working at the Rovers and storms out of the pub. Janice sides with her and gets all the factory girls to walk out. Judy tells the midwife that Gary is Katie's father and is praised for her understanding nature. Zoe resents the way she has to put on a show in front of officials and then is shoved in the background once they've gone. Audrey is convinced that Gary is Katie's father and spreads rumours to the affect; why else would Judy be so keen to take her in? Zoe tells Katie she would have liked to have called her Sha

38x141 Episode 4258 (3rd September 1997)

03 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin promises Natalie that he never asked Sally to have him back; she's just stirring up trouble. Chris accuses Angie of not wanting to live with him because she doesn't really care for him. She tells him that she thinks they're rushing things and suggests he moves out to test their relationship. Natalie asks Betty to be civil to her; she's not the dragon everyone thinks. Ida gets bored of boycotting the Rovers and leads the other factory girls back. Vera tells Jack that she won't be doing any cooking or washing for him until he gets rid of Natalie. Samantha is upset when she thinks Des has told Angie all about her. She finishes with him when he says that he hasn't told her anything but thinks she should tell another woman for her view. Gary gets cold feet over saying he's Katie's father and rushes out of the registrar's office. Judy tells him that he must say he's the father or they'll have no hold over her. He signs the certificate. Vera squirts tomato ketchup over Jack so he has no

38x142 Episode 4259 (5th September 1997)

05 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Zoe comes home drunk after a night out with Leanne. Natalie celebrates when Nick Horrocks agrees to pay her a one-off lump sum. She tells Kevin that she's going to take him on holiday. Des accuses Angie of getting at Samantha. Chris is angry when Des insults Angie but she refuses to use it as an excuse to move out. Jon agrees to house-sit for Captain Ian Jenkins again as he and his family go away. Rita celebrates when she hears Natalie isn't at the Rovers any more. Chris decides to move into the flat on his own. Judy panics when the midwife walks in on her rowing with Zoe. Samantha admits to Des that she overreacted and they are reconciled. Natalie books two weeks in Gran Canaria but Kevin isn't happy about leaving the children for so long. Judy can't stand having Zoe around as she fears she'll change her mind and want Katie back. She tells Gary that she wants them to pay her off as soon as they can. When she hears about Kevin's holiday with Natalie, Sally tells him he's pathetic for b

38x143 Episode 4260 (7th September 1997)

07 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Chris is surprised when Angie tells him that she will move in with him, otherwise she'll never know if it would work. Deirdre tries to calm Jon down about Linda taking the house. Gary and Judy give Zoe the £2,000. Zoe doesn't know what's going to become of her. Chris and Angie move out of No.6 but find they can't have the bookies flat as Deirdre is no longer moving. Angie moves back in with Des but Chris refuses to. Mavis tells Rita that she's decided to leave the Street and open a B&B in the Lake District. Rita is sorry that she's leaving after twenty-five years working together. Audrey is thrilled when Judy tells her that Gary is Katie's father. Gary is nervous of the news spreading as he fears being lynched for getting an underage girl pregnant. Chris camps out at the garage. Zoe decides to leave as she doesn't want to keep seeing Katie as it hurts too much. Rita tells Mavis that her idea is good and that she'd like to do the same. She asks Mavis if she'd mind sharing the future wit

38x144 Episode 4261 (8th September 1997)

08 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy plans to give up working to look after Katie but Gary worries about how they'll cope. Sally tells Chris that he shouldn't be sleeping rough in the garage and offers her sofa to him. Mavis and Rita make plans for their Lake District B&B and tell the regulars they're selling up. Zoe's feelings towards Katie are confused; now that she's leaving she wants to take her with her. Leanne advises her to take the money and Katie and run away. She realises she couldn't do that to the Malletts and has a tearful goodbye with Katie before leaving. Chris moves into No.13. Alan and Fiona go out for a meal with her parents. They ask to pay for the wedding and annoy Fiona by changing the plans - making it a big affair. Alan thanks them for their generosity. Alec tells Rita that she's insane to think of spending the future with Mavis. She is amazed to see he cares so much. Judy and Gary are happy having Katie to themselves at last.

38x145 Episode 4262 (10th September 1997)

10 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Rita goes to view a house in Cartmel, taking Alec along for company. The Malletts tell the midwife that Zoe has disappeared and they don't know where she is. Deirdre gives Ken a one-off job, collecting a Sunliners' customer from the airport. The midwife assures Judy that Katie can stay with them as Gary is her father. At the airport, Ken is surprised to see Jon in a shop when he should be flying. Jon tells him that he's filling time as his flight has been cancelled and is annoyed at being caught out. Pam Middleton quizzes Fiona as to why she doesn't seem very happy at the thought of marrying Alan. She advises Fiona to be cautious but Fiona assures her that they do love each other. Rita is taken with the house, despite Alec's attempts to put her off the idea. He tries to build up his courage to propose marriage but backs off. Sally is shocked to hear that Rita is selling up and moving away. She breaks down, feeling she's losing everyone. Vera and Mavis attend mass-catering evening class

38x146 Episode 4263 (12th September 1997)

12 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Vera tells Judy that she's a good woman taking on Zoe's baby just because Gary got her pregnant. Judy tells her that she's forgiven him. She hands in her notice at the Rovers. Mavis and Rita have a disappointing time house-hunting in Lytham St Annes. When Cartmel vendor Mr Groves has an offer below the asking price, they shut up The Kabin so that Mavis can view the house. Jim gets drunk and angry at the thought of Fiona marrying Alan. Chris tells Sally that Kevin was a fool to lose her. Samantha thanks Des for being patient with her. She tells him that she'd like to try and take their relationship further. He promises to be gentle with her. Jim begs Fiona not to marry Alan, saying she's too good for him. She tells him to stay away from her as he repulses her. Samantha is shocked when her husband Ritchie Fitzgerald tracks her down. She introduces him to Des and Curly.

38x147 Episode 4264 (14th September 1997)

14 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Des is upset that Ritchie Fitzgerald is back in Samantha's life. Curly is stunned to discover she is married. Samantha is ashamed of having left Ritchie and apologises for leaving him. He tells her that her mother has told him all about the rape and he understands why she left him. As Alan can't get time off after the wedding, he and Fiona book a three week honeymoon in Mauritius before the wedding. Andy returns from Spain after working in a beach bar. Mavis loves the house in Cartmel and gets Rita to put an offer in. Des can't believe his bad luck in getting pushed out of Samantha's life by her husband. Samantha tells Ritchie she should never have married him but he tells her that he loves her. Fiona tells Maxine that she thinks she's pregnant. Maxine gets her to do a test which is positive. She breaks the news to Alan and is relieved when he is delighted. Rita and Mavis celebrate when their offer is accepted. Curly sleeps on Des's sofa to give Samantha time with Ritchie. Samantha fee

38x148 Episode 4265 (15th September 1997)

15 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Ritchie Fitzgerald tells Samantha that they'd have worked things out if he'd known about the rape. He is jealous of her relationship with Des and tells him that they're getting back together. Mavis is put out when the Battersbys look round her home. She is upset that they're not interested in buying it, just in her furniture and ornaments. Jon tells Deirdre that Linda wants to sell the house and split the proceeds. Steve is horrified to hear the gossips saying Fiona is pregnant. Rachel accuses him of still being obsessed with Fiona and tells him to choose between them. Samantha can't think of her future as she's only just dealt with the past. Jim is stunned to hear Fiona is pregnant. Ritchie tells Samantha that he's seen Des off and wants her to give their marriage another chance. When he falls into a drunken sleep, she goes to Des and tells him that her marriage is definitely over. He is delighted when she tells him it's time they went to bed together.

38x149 Episode 4266 (17th September 1997)

17 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Samantha and Des spend the night together. Alan tells Fiona he's amazed that she's pregnant as she's on the pill and assumes the baby must have conceived the night they got back together. Samantha tells Ritchie there's nothing between them and she doesn't want him back. He is bitter that she's slept with Des and still says he loves her. He accuses Des of destroying his marriage and tries to hit him. Samantha wants a divorce but Ritchie refuses to give her one. Fiona isn't happy to discover everyone knows she's pregnant. Alan is annoyed to hear Rachel telling Steve that she's sick of him always thinking about Fiona. Steve isn't bothered when she tells him they're finished. Fred views No.4 and offers Mavis the asking price of £47,000. Fiona is upset when Alan asks her if she slept with Steve during their split. She tells him that Steve hasn't been anywhere near her. Samantha and Des plan a holiday on his boat. Fiona tells Jim she doesn't think Alan is the father of her baby and asks if h

38x150 Episode 4267 (19th September 1997)

19 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Des tells Mavis that he'll miss her when she leaves. She is touched by his sentiments. Mavis agrees to sell No.4 to Fred. Fiona begs Jim to have a test to make sure he's still sterile. He is sickened when he realises she'd abort the baby if she thought he was the father. Sally is annoyed when Kevin sends the girls a postcard. Steve is taken in for questioning on a drugs charge. Des and Samantha go off on holiday. Sally is disappointed when Chris moves back in with Angie for the duration of Des's holiday. Jim tells Fiona that Steve has been arrested and it's obvious Alan is behind it. Alan taunts Steve in his cell. Steve doesn't understand why Alan has had him locked up; he's no threat to Fiona now as she's having his baby.

38x151 Episode 4268 (21st September 1997)

21 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Steve is released from custody and is annoyed when Jim believes he must have been handling drugs. He swears Alan is trying to scare him off. Mavis moves out of No.4 and stays with Rita. Steve thinks that Alan isn't certain whether Fiona's baby is his and worries that she really has slept with someone else. Sally goes with Chris to feed Natalie's cat. She gets curious and wanders around the house. In the bathroom she writes "whore" on the mirror and pours her expensive bubble-bath down the sink, leaving the taps running. Later Sally feels guilty and confesses to him. When Steve jokes about Alan not being the baby's father Alan thumps him, horrifying Fiona. She tells Alan she's sick of him being paranoid and swears the baby is not Steve's. He begs forgiveness. Chris and Sally discover Natalie's house has flooded. Chris tells Sally he'll take the blame but she feels terrible. Jim is furious to see Alan has beaten Steve up. He wants to fight him but Steve begs him not to; Alan might have h

38x152 Episode 4269 (22nd September 1997)

22 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Maud wishes Maureen wasn't marrying Fred and admits she fears she's going to lose her. Maureen assures her she won't. Fred is nervous before the wedding. Deirdre and Ashley are witnesses and Maxine, Maud and Liz attend the register office. Sally is annoyed when Kevin assumes she couldn't have started the flood as it's not in her character. She delights in telling him she did it. Fred and Maureen are married. Steve decides to move away from Weatherfield and keep out of Alan's way. Maureen is thrilled when Fred hires a Barber Shop Quartet to sing to her after the ceremony. Jim is annoyed when Steve accuses him of not caring about his welfare. Fred and Maureen lead a conga down the Street. Natalie lays into Sally for flooding her house, calling her sour and dried-up. Sally fights back, accusing her of treating Kevin like a lapdog. They row in the Street, cheered on by the factory girls. When Natalie grabs hold of Sally, they start to wrestle on the ground. Fred takes Maureen to their rece

38x153 Episode 4270 (24th September 1997)

24 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie refuses to claim on her insurance and thinks that Sally should pay for the damage. Kevin points out she has no money. Fiona is sickened at the thought of carrying Jim's baby and tells Alan that she wants to move away from the Street as soon as possible. Kevin talks Natalie out of reporting Sally to the police by agreeing to talk to her about paying for the damages. Maureen is annoyed by the way Fred assumes that Maud can cope without her and the news that he wants Bill out of the flat. Jim admits to Fiona that he lied - the vasectomy worked and the baby can't be his; he just wanted to frighten her and mess things up between her and Alan. She tells him that she's leaving to get away from him and his family. Sally tells Kevin she'd rather die than give Natalie money. Percy is puzzled to find things missing in the house. Kevin is annoyed to see Chris has been sleeping at No.13. Chris assures him that nothing's going on between him and Sally. The police call on Sally to arrest her.

38x154 Episode 4271 (26th September 1997)

26 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin is furious to hear Natalie reported Sally to the police. Chris is furious that Natalie is victimising Sally. Fiona feels trapped in a hopeless situation. Fred tells Bill he doesn't want him living over Maureen's shop any more and tells him he'll have to move out. Bill tells Maureen he'll move out straight away, upsetting her as she had no idea Fred had seen him off. Fiona is relieved when Jim gives her a letter from his doctor confirming he can't have children. Leanne flirts with Chris and then tells Toyah he asked her out. Alan and Fiona go off on their honeymoon. Maureen tells Fred she doesn't like him making all the decisions without consulting her. Martin is surprised to find Don in hospital under guard. Don tells him he's dying.

38x155 Episode 4272 (28th September 1997)

28 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie gives Sally seven days to pay damages before she takes her to court. Emily and Ken run The Kabin whilst Rita and Mavis spend time in Cartmel in the cottage they hope to buy. Emily feels that Percy is acting strangely and fears he has Alzheimer's disease. Kevin begs Natalie not to take Sally to court, saying the girls will suffer. Bill is disgusted with Kevin for letting Natalie sue Sally. He rows with her in the Rovers and tells Kevin that he's a disappointment. Mavis and Rita stay at Bide a Wee Guest House, sharing a room. Rita finds much to fault whilst Mavis soaks up the scenery. Maureen is amazed when Maud tells her that she's moving into old people's accommodation at Mayfield Court. She is outraged when Maud implies she doesn't want her any more and refuses to feel guilty over having married. Percy is puzzled when some of his fairy cakes go missing. Martin persuades Gail to visit Don in hospital. Maud convinces Maureen that she's looking forward to moving into the home and

38x156 Episode 4273 (29th September 1997)

29 September, 1997 8:00 pm

Mavis is thrilled with the Bide a Wee Guest House but Rita feels uncomfortable in the country. The final straw is when Mrs Groves thinks she and Mavis are lesbians. Ashley is shocked to hear that Don is dying. Kevin tells Sally that Natalie will drop charges if she apologises but Sally refuses. Alma is stunned when Gail and Martin tell her that Don is dying and asking to see her. Fred thinks it's a good idea for Maud to move into Mayfield Court and encourages Maureen not to worry about her. Rita tells Mavis that she can't go ahead with buying the guest house as she misses the city too much. Mavis is stunned. Bill tells Jim he's decided to give everything up and return to Germany; he's had enough of Maureen and Kevin and feels there's nothing to keep him in the country any more. Natalie struggles to stop crying when Bill lays into her, calling her a scheming cow for ruining Sally's life. Percy wonders if Emily is having a relapse and that her breakdown is returning. Maureen is shocked w

38x157 Episode 4274 (1st October 1997)

01 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Alma feels positive about the future having seen Don. Sally is sad to hear Bill is leaving the country. He is emotional about leaving her and the girls but feels the Street has nothing to offer him any more. Fred is saddened when Maureen tells him that her expectations were too high when she married him. He surprises her by suggesting they have a holiday together. Don escapes from hospital when his guard, Ted, has a secret smoke. Natalie tells Sally that she overreacted and isn't going to take her to court. Martin and Gail are alarmed to hear Don is on the loose. Rita lets her customers know she isn't leaving any more. Chris views the corner shop flat and agrees to rent it. Mavis tells Rita that she's going to buy the cottage in Cartmel on her own and run the B&B herself. Don hangs around Firman's, watching Alma at work.

38x158 Episode 4275 (3rd October 1997)

03 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Maureen moves Maud into Mayfield Court. She tells Maud that she can't stand Fred. Mike is furious when Alma tells him she visited Don in hospital. She feels he can do her no more harm and Mike fears that Don will try to kill her again. Mavis is annoyed by the way Rita patronises her over her business plans and belittles her ideas. Maud urges Maureen to do something to help herself. Bill invites Maureen to come with him to Germany. Don picks Sarah Louise up from school and buys her sweets, telling her not to tell anyone. Bill tells Kevin that he'll never accept Natalie but will continue to worry about him as he's his son. Maud encourages Maureen to take a chance and go with Bill. Jim is sad to see Bill go. Bill drives off and is pleased when Maureen stops the taxi and joins him. They drive off together watched by a relieved Maud.

38x159 Episode 4276 (5th October 1997)

05 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Don has a shock when he tries to get into No.5 but is seen off by Les. Maud breaks the news to Fred that Maureen has run off with Bill. He is horrified and doesn't understand why she'd leave him. Maud feels bad as she watches him break down. Ken is surprised to see Jon serving at the tie shop in the airport. Ashley is stunned when Don visits him in the butchers and handles one of the knives. He finds out from Ashley that his house was repossessed by the mortgage company and sold to the council. He tells him that he'd rather kill himself than go back into custody. Mavis is annoyed by the way Rita seems to think she'll be unable to cope alone in the big bad world. Fred tells a shocked Ashley that Maureen has left him. Percy is surprised to find that the settings on his television have changed and a bottle of vodka under his chair cushion. He suspects Emily of drinking. Deirdre tells Ken that Jon is in Singapore and that he's very much in love with her.

38x160 Episode 4277 (6th October 1997)

06 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Emily sees Don at the cemetery, visiting Ivy's grave. He feels alone and vulnerable and she is upset that she can't help him. Ken asks at the airport tie shop and discovers Jon is the shop manager. Alma worries when she sees Don watching the flat. She calls the police in and Mike gets annoyed when they refuse to offer her any protection. Ken tells Emily about Jon being a shop manager and tells her that he doesn't know if he should tell Deirdre or not. Emily tells him he must. Martin gets angry when Mike accuses him of helping Don escape from custody. Don phones Underworld and disguising his voice arranges for Mike to take delivery of some goods.

38x161 Episode 4278 (8th October 1997)

08 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Fred locks himself away from the neighbours. Mavis and Rita fall out over Mavis's leaving party, with Rita annoyed by the way Mavis worries about the arrangements. Ashley and Maud worry about Fred, shut away and drinking. Maud tells him it's as bad for her as it is for him. Mike waits after work for a delivery and is taken by surprise by Don who hits him over the head. He ties Mike up so he only has the use of one leg and tells him there's no delivery; it was him who set it up. Mavis's friends gather for her farewell party and feel uncomfortable as she and Rita bicker at each other all evening. Percy tells Ken he's worried about Emily being a secret drinker as he keeps finding empty bottles in the house. Don tells Mike he intends to kill him but wants to hear him beg first. Mike refuses to give him the satisfaction. When she's presented with a photograph of herself with Rita from the 1970s, Mavis remembers all the happy times they've shared. They apologise to each other and are reconci

38x162 Episode 4279 (10th October 1997)

10 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Mike is glad that Don is dead. Fred decides to get on with his life and forget Maureen. He tells everyone that they dissolved the marriage by mutual consent. Mavis bids an emotional farewell to her friends, Rita and The Kabin as she and Beauty leave for Cartmel. Ken tells Deirdre that he saw Jon serving at the tie shop. She feels that he must have made a mistake and accuses him of trying to cause trouble. Rita doesn't know how she going to replace Mavis. Percy is puzzled when someone pins his medals onto his pyjamas. Deirdre goes to the airport and confronts Jon in the tie shop. She tells him that she never wants to see him again.

38x163 Episode 4280 (12th October 1997)

12 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Janice worries when Les tells her that he's noticed strange occurrences in the house. Jon pleads with Deirdre to let him explain but she is furious with him for lying to her. He tells her that he is a qualified pilot but failed his medical and he has not lied when he said he loved her. He says he found it impossible to tell the truth as she was so proud of him being a pilot. When he breaks down she feels compassionate. Percy is certain an intruder is moving things around in the house. Maureen contacts Maud instructing her to sell the corner shop. She offers Fred first option but he refuses to buy it and give her money. He decides to move out of No.4 and forget all about Maureen. Emily is stunned to find a porn magazine in Ken's house. Rita is amazed when Leanne applies for a job at The Kabin. She tells her that there's no way she'd employ her. Ken finds the magazine and assures Emily it's not his; someone has planted it in his house. Janice is startled when she hears about Ivy's ghost

38x164 Episode 4281 (13th October 1997)

13 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Fred moves out of No.4 and back into his old house. Deirdre apologises to Ken for doubting him and says that she's finished with Jon. Leanne and Toyah are amused to hear the house may be haunted. Ken promises he won't tell anyone about Jon's real job as Deirdre doesn't want to be a laughing stock. Rita struggles to cope on her own at The Kabin. Maud struggles on at the corner shop with hardly any stock but hopes to sell it as a going concern. Ashley feels sorry for her but Fred refuses to let him help her. Rita offers Judy a job at The Kabin, saying she could keep Katie in the back room. Les smashes a mirror in his house and lets Janice think the ghost did it. Martin tells Gary that he's lucky having an understanding wife to look after his baby. Gary is upset that people think him capable of something he'd never do. Leanne and Toyah mess around with an Ouija board after Toyah makes Leanne help her by telling her about a club that Chris is going to on Wednesday night. Their activities w

38x165 Episode 4282 (15th October 1997)

15 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy starts work at The Kabin, with Katie in the back room. Deirdre gets Jon to tell everyone that he's just failed a medical and can no longer fly. Jon promises her that he won't blow his second chance with her. Angie is impressed when Mike asks her to deal with a buyer, George Dixon. Ken is astonished to learn Deirdre has taken Jon back. He tells her that she must be mad building a life with a fake. She is annoyed to hear he has already told Emily about Jon. Ashley, Gail and Martin attend Don's funeral. Gail is thrilled when Nick arrives at the cemetery, saying he's back for good. Angie is shocked when George comes on strong to her and asks her to pose in some of her underwear for him to see.

38x166 Episode 4283 (17th October 1997)

17 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Toyah teases Leanne about not seeing Chris at the club. Leanne is upset that he never arrived. Gail is impressed when Nick tells her that he plans to study PE at the Tech as he wants to be a PE teacher. Roy lays trays of sand in No's 1 and 3, explaining that if the intruder is human they'll leave a footprint but if it's a ghost there'll be air patterns. Les listens carefully. Leanne and Nick are attracted to each other. Ken tells Jon he thinks that he's despicable but in order to help Deirdre agrees to go along with the story that he's been stopped flying through illness and has just been given the retail job. Les breaks into Emily's house and turns the mains water off. Chris is surprised when Angie tells him that she feels they've got nothing in common and wants to finish. She makes him see that they're not going anywhere. Ken tells Emily he got Jon all wrong and that he really is a pilot. Les blows circles in the sand tray.

38x167 Episode 4284 (19th October 1997)

19 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Ken is bemused by the patterns in the sand trays. Roy is excited by them, believing them to have been made by spirits. Chris informs Sally of his break-up with Angie and notices Sally's new hairstyle. Percy talks to Maud about Mayfield Court having heard there's two vacant flats. He tells her that he feels the time has come to leave No.3. Nick introduces himself to Leanne and they are attracted to each other. Rita struggles alone at work as Judy nurses sick Katie. She wonders what she's let herself in for taking her on. Jon and Deirdre act up for the residents, telling them that he can no longer fly. Emily celebrates her birthday with a party. She is startled when Percy tells her that he's moving out and it's all because he can't live with her any more; she's become too fond of the drink and playing games on him. She tells him that it's a good job he's leaving. Gail is horrified when Nick takes Leanne out.

38x168 Episode 4285 (20th October 1997)

20 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Nick signs up at the Tech to study PE so Leanne decides to join him and signs up to do hairdressing. Her attitude amazes Nick as she wants to do as little work as possible. Angie gets sick of having Samantha and Des spooning around the house all the time. Emily is surprised to discover how upset she is at Percy's departure when he finally leaves the Street. Mike tells Angie she should use George Dixon's weaknesses to trap him into giving an order. She is furious that she's surrounded by sexist pigs. Chris keeps Sally company with a bottle of wine. Angie gets drunk and suggests that she and Samantha swap homes as she's fed up with seeing her and Des all over each other. She refuses to let her think about it and forces her to pack. Curly is bemused when Samantha moves in with Des and he's left with Angie. Des is happy with the situation although he feels rushed into it. Jon tells Deirdre that he's on business in Birmingham but really goes back home to his wife Linda for the night.

38x169 Episode 4286 (22nd October 1997)

22 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Gail hopes that if Nick's at college he'll stop going out with Leanne. When she sobers up Angie is horrified that she's moved back in with Curly. Rita dislikes having Katie around the shop, especially when Judy changes her on the counter. Linda tells Jon that she wishes he wasn't away so much as she and the children miss him. Angie tells Des she wants to move back but he refuses to have her as he wants to be on his own with Samantha. She starts looking for flats to buy. Leanne introduces Nick to her family. Janice hopes that he'll be a good influence on her. Sally dresses up hoping to spend the evening with Chris but he has a prior engagement. She is disappointed and is furious with herself for thinking he liked her. Gail gets annoyed when Nick doesn't come home for tea. She sends Martin over to No.5 where he is told that Nick is up in Leanne's bedroom. He orders Nick back home but Nick refuses, saying he's not a kid and he's not going to stop seeing Leanne.

38x170 Episode 4287 (24th October 1997)

24 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Martin tells Nick that he's worried about him getting involved with Leanne as she seems more experienced than him and might be leading him on. Rita feels in the way as Judy and the customers fuss over Katie. Rita is surprised when Gary tells her that Judy would like to work with her full-time. Rita tells him that's impossible and furthermore she doesn't want her working at The Kabin any more as it's not working. George Dixon makes a pass at Angie but she stays in control, telling him that she's not interested. When Jon tells Deirdre that he's being promoted at work she struggles to believe him. George invites Angie to spend time with him abroad on a regular basis, hinting that the contract depends on it. She tells him that he's sad and walks out on the contract. Judy is furious when Gary tells her she's been sacked. She blames him for interfering. Sally slips out of the house telling Rosie not to open the door to anyone. When she returns Rosie refuses to let her in so Chris breaks in f

38x171 Episode 4288 (26th October 1997)

26 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally and Chris spend the night together. Afterwards she fears that he'll view her as a one-night stand. Angie is upset by Mike's attitude and wonders how they can be partners when he'd be happy with her sleeping with buyers to get contracts. Emily asks Curly if he's been letting himself into No.3 and feels awful when he's upset that she suspects him. Mike sets up a meeting between Angie and George Dixon and demands that she apologises and does whatever she needs to do to get the contract. She refuses to go so Mike sees George and tells him that Angie is a game girl. Jon tells Deirdre that he's been made sales director so he'll be doing more travelling. Les has a lucky escape when Emily returns home whilst he's watching her TV. To get Gail off his back, Nick tells her that he's finished with Leanne. Angie tells Mike that she wants to finish their partnership as she doesn't trust him. He asks her not to do anything in haste. Chris tells Sally he doesn't know what to say to her so she te

38x172 Episode 4289 (27th October 1997)

27 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Les panics when he wins £800 on the races but can't find the ticket. Janice joins him in the frantic search. Deirdre and Jon look for a house to buy. She is surprised when he tells her that they can afford a detached house over £100,000. Les realises he left his ticket at No.3 and is annoyed when he sees that Emily's thrown it away. Mike celebrates when he gets the contract from George Dixon but Angie feels it makes no difference; she is still leaving. He urges her not to throw everything away. She is pleased as he doesn't want to lose her. Nick and Leanne meet in secret. She tells him that she wants to go further with him. He is thrilled but nervous as he's a virgin. Sally tells Gail about her night with Chris and admits she really likes him but feels she's making a fool of herself. Gail advises her to talk to him about her feelings. Jon has a happy time with his wife and children. Sally is put out when she discovers Chris and Angie have gone flat-hunting together. Leanne takes Nick t

38x173 Episode 4290 (29th October 1997)

29 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Les spreads the news that Ken is a pervert. Janice realises that Ken must have caught Les and that Les has been responsible for all the odd things, using the loft to get into the other houses. She is furious that he allowed her to think they had a ghost and tells him they'll use the £800 to mend the ceiling. Ken thinks he ought to call in the police over Les but Emily talks him out of it, worried that he'll be nasty towards her afterwards. They confront Les but he refuses to admit he was the intruder. Sally is pleased when Chris explains he was helping Angie look for her own flat. He assures her that he's finished with Angie and can't stop thinking about her. Sally is thrilled. Liz is upset as her fortieth birthday approaches. She agrees to have a meal with Jim and the boys on the day. She tells him that she's scared of spending the rest of her life on her own. Kevin isn't keen when Natalie tells him that they're going to a dinner party with some of her friends. Deirdre and Jon view a

38x174 Episode 4291 (31st October 1997)

31 October, 1997 8:00 pm

Andy and Steve are stunned to discover that Liz has spent the night with Jim. She is enthusiastic about being back with him but he isn't that sure. Gail demands that Nick leaves Leanne alone before she gets pregnant. Deirdre is thrilled when Jon tells her that he'd want to take on the mortgage himself so she can have all her money for herself. She is impressed by his generosity and agrees to pay the deposit out of Samir's insurance money. Gail tells Janice that she doesn't want Nick seeing Leanne as she doesn't think she's good enough. Janice is furious and rows back at her. Deirdre is thrilled when Jon's offer on the house is accepted. Gail tells Martin that she'd rather have Nick back in Canada than seeing Leanne. She pleads with Martin to talk some sense into him. Chris takes Sally out to a restaurant, assuring her that he finds her attractive and enjoys her company. Martin advises Nick to play the field as Leanne is a no-hoper. Nick isn't impressed. Natalie is furious when Kevin st

38x175 Episode 4292 (2nd November 1997)

02 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre watches in shock as Liz leaves No.11. Alec tells the Duckworths that the time has come to get rid of Betty. Vera is horrified when Alec asks her to break the news to Betty. Chris feels he should tell Kevin about seeing Sally and resign from the garage but Sally wants to keep it all a secret. Fiona is pleased when she hears that Jim and Liz are back together. Angie helps Fiona alter her wedding dress to give her more room. Alan returns unexpectedly and Maxine tries to stop him entering the flat so he doesn't see the dress. Fiona is horrified when he jumps to the conclusion that she's with a man. Vera can't bring herself to sack Betty when she phones in sick. Alec demands that she's told the next day.

38x176 Episode 4293 (3rd November 1997)

03 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Liz celebrates her fortieth birthday with the rest of the family. Jim buys her a silver pendant, the boys a £100 gift voucher. Maxine is put out when Fiona refuses to let her do her hair on her wedding day and books into an expensive salon. When Betty fails to turn in for work, Alec writes her a short note telling her that she's sacked and forces Jack and Vera to sign it before putting it through her letterbox. Natalie gets her niece Lorraine Horrocks to look over the computer spreadsheets for her. She finds Chris attractive. Deirdre gives Jon a £5,000 cheque for the deposit on the house. Alec and the Duckworths are horrified when a distraught Betty rings to say Billy's died of a heart attack. Vera comforts her whilst Alec retrieves the letter from her house. Natalie invites Chris for dinner and tries to matchmake between him and Lorraine. Chris is embarrassed as Lorraine throws herself at him. Jim feels uncomfortable as Liz throws herself into their relationship. Jon tells Deirdre the

38x177 Episode 4294 (5th November 1997)

05 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Steve realises that he's run out of ideas to stop Fiona marrying Alan. Alf is pleased to have lost some weight. Sally is jealous when she sees Chris with Lorraine, but pleased when he assures her that she's the only woman he fancies. He is disappointed when she tells him that she's not ready to be tied down again. Alf, Audrey, Deirdre, Emily, Jack and Vera attend Billy's funeral. Betty goes to stay with Gordon for a couple of weeks. Alec is horrified when Vera tells him that she's assured Betty that she has a job for life. Steve tells Fiona that although he still loves her, he wants her to be happy and wishes her and Alan happiness together. She thanks him. DS Dave O'Grady organises Alan's stag party and is surprised when Alan invites Lee Middleton along. Alan's friends get drunk and start picking on Lee because he's black, embarrassing Alan. Maxine throws a surprise hen party for Fiona at the Rovers. Jim lays into Steve over his love for Fiona, reminding him that he threw her aside fo

38x178 Episode 4295 (7th November 1997)

07 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Steve stays out all night, struggling to come to terms with Jim's news. He tells Andy about Jim sleeping with Fiona but Andy refuses to believe him. Steve confronts Fiona and demands to know if she has had sex with Jim. She breaks down as he throws her wedding dress at her and tells her it's the end of everything as far as he's concerned. Alan has a huge hangover after his stag party and goes to the church with his parents. Vera, Jack, Audrey, Alf, Alec, Deirdre, Jon, Liz, Andy, Chris, Angie and Rita attend the wedding. As Fiona arrives with her father she is sickened to see Steve enter the church and fears he'll make a scene. Maud shows Joe Dillon around the corner shop and is affronted when he offers £55,000 for it and not the asking price of £70,000. Afterwards he tells his friend Fred he offered what he told him to. As Fiona and Alan are exchanging their vows, drunken Jim stops the ceremony and pleads with her not to marry Alan as she doesn't love him. DS Dave O'Grady and Lee Middl

38x179 Episode 4296 (9th November 1997)

09 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Alan storms out of the church and goes for Jim, having to be pulled off him by DS Dave O'Grady. Liz is confused when Andy and Steve refuse to help Jim or go anywhere near him. The Middletons and Maxine try to comfort Fiona. She begs Maxine not to leave her and tells her how she slept with Jim. Maxine is disgusted at the thought. Andy turns on Steve, saying he's as much to blame as Jim for ruining Fiona's wedding. Alan is furious when his father tells him that he's better off without Fiona as she was never right for him. Dave makes Alan see that Fiona must have been in a mess to sleep with Jim and urges him to make sure he really doesn't want her or the baby before he throws everything away. Liz doesn't understand what's going on and is annoyed by the way the boys keep telling her that only Jim can explain. Alan turns on his father when he starts belittling Fiona's family because of their colour. He reminds him how civilised he's always been; thrashing him as a child and locking him up

38x180 Episode 4297 (10th November 1997)

10 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre gets upset about not being able to have the house she wants because the vendors are stuck in a collapsing chain. Jon promises her that he'll make sure they get it. Maud doesn't want to sell to Fred but feels she doesn't have much choice. Fiona tells her family about how she slept with Jim. They can't understand why she won't get back together with Alan if he's told her that she's forgiven. Alan collects his things from Fiona's flat, saying he'll never understand how she slept with a sad old drunk like Jim. Natalie tells Kevin that she'd like them to move away from Weatherfield as she's sick of being seen as a marriage-wrecker. Jon tells Deirdre the house sale is on again. She is thrilled. Liz is distraught by the way no one will tell her why Jim stopped the wedding. She is stunned when Alan maliciously tells her that Fiona slept with Jim and he's the father of her baby. Maud is forced to accept Fred's offer of £62,200 for the shop, flat and stock. Fred celebrates the start of h

38x181 Episode 4298 (12th November 1997)

12 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Steve and Andy are furious that Jim didn't have the guts to tell Liz about him and Fiona and that she had to hear it from Alan. Andy tells Jim that he disgusts him for kicking Liz when she's down. Liz calls Fiona a slut for leading on both Jim and Steve. When the estate agent sends a buyer, Arnold Stowe, round to view the corner shop, Fred introduces himself as the owner's husband and shows him around in Maud's absence, pointing out all its shortcomings and scaring the buyer off. Steve tells Jim that he is going to dissolve the partnership as he doesn't want to work with him any more. Liz breaks down in the Rovers and tells everyone that Jim slept with Fiona and then used her. She tells Jim that she hopes he rots in hell. Andy tells Fiona he's ashamed of his family and apologises to her for them. He tells her that she's a great girl and deserves some happiness. Leanne and Nick discover Fred has forgotten to lock the door at No.4. They go in and realise they could use the empty house as

38x182 Episode 4299 (14th November 1997)

14 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Fiona feels she'd like to get away but worries about the salon. Audrey offers to look after it but Fiona fears she'll ruin it. Liz is upset to discover Andy has left; she blames Jim. He reminds her that it was her friend who nearly killed him and that he was sick of the whole family, not just him. Alec is annoyed when one of his escorts at the Golden Years Agency goes down with a cold. He asks Ken if he could spend the evening at the opera entertaining an old friend. Fred pushes Maud to complete the shop sale as soon as possible. She is reluctant to, fearing that she'll have nothing to do once it's sold. Fiona decides to let Maxine run the salon with Audrey helping her out. Audrey gives Nick £30 to buy college books that he needs. Fiona is amazed when Jim apologises to her for the mess but tells her he knows it was for the best. She tells him he's ruined her entire life. Ken doesn't want to meet Alec's friend as he's sure there must be a catch. As Fiona goes on holiday, Maxine takes ov

38x183 Episode 4300 (16th November 1997)

16 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Maud discovers that Mr Dillon is a friend of Fred's and realises she's been conned into selling the shop to Fred at a low price. Ashley is furious when she explains it to him. Audrey enjoys being at the salon but doesn't like the way no one will trust her with their hair. Jon test-drives a £26,000 Saab, impressing the salesman, Mr Seymour, with his talk of being a pilot. Maxine feels out of her depth when Toyah refuses to pay for her haircut, saying it's a state. Audrey takes charge and threatens to hit her if Toyah doesn't pay up. Toyah throws the money at her and Maxine is forced to thank Audrey for her help. Maud accuses Fred of conning Maureen out of £15,000, backed up by Ashley who tells him to stick his inheritance, washing his hands of him. Jon tells Deirdre the Saab is his. She is amazed. Fred tells Ashley that he's not ashamed of cheating Maureen as she's made him a laughing stock. He feels the shop is his compensation. Ken spends the evening with Geraldine Milne and enjoys he

38x184 Episode 4301 (17th November 1997)

17 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre is aghast when Jon tells her the car has been stolen. She wants to call in the police but he tells her his firm will sort it all out. Alec is horrified when Ken rips Geraldine Milne's cheque up, telling him that he is not a prostitute. When Gail tells Nick that Leanne's a slut, he hits back saying that it takes one to know one and at least she doesn't buy babies like their friends the Malletts. He tells them that Leanne saw Zoe with the £2,000 but Gail refuses to believe him. Fred has the shop freshly fitted out with shelving units. To get back at Fred for his underhand behaviour, Maud mischievously drops a fish behind one of the units before it is sealed up. Vera is thrilled when her American friend Maxwell Baxter sends her a bra he has named after her. Fred wins Ashley over by telling him he and Maxine can rent No.4. Maxine is thrilled. Jon has to cut a photograph of him and Deirdre out of the paper before Linda sees it. She tells him they should use his bonus to go on holida

38x185 Episode 4302 (19th November 1997)

19 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Gail tackles Leanne and accuses her of spreading lies about the Malletts. Leanne is adamant that they did buy Zoe's baby. Ashley and Fred are bemused by a foul smell in the shop which drives customers away. Emily and Ken have their lofts bricked off. Ken tells Alec that he'll join his escort agency as he needs the money. Alec assures him sex is not expected of him, just companionship. Jon agrees to house-sit for Ian Jenkins when he goes away for six months. He phones up a building society, calling himself Ian Jenkins, and saying he wants to take out a mortgage. Jim and Steve finish the Shaw Street job. Jim tries to make Steve see that they're a good team but Steve is insistent on finishing the partnership. Fred and Ashley search for the source of the smell but don't find anything. Rachel Forbes clears Steve's work and pays him for the job. He invites her out, saying that Fiona's in the past. The building society rep, Bob Wright, visits Jon at Ian's huge house and agrees to give him a m

38x186 Episode 4303 (21st November 1997)

21 November, 1997 8:00 pm

The smell makes Ashley feel sick all the time. Fred panics as no one will enter the shop. Nick tells Audrey about the Malletts buying Katie and she spreads the rumour. Deirdre shows off her ring and tells everyone that she's marrying Jon. Gary gets uncomfortable when Audrey starts to question him about Zoe and Katie. Ashley begins to worry that the smell might be Maureen's rotting corpse under the floorboards. Linda goes to Sunliners and books a family holiday. Deirdre thinks it's a coincidence that she's married to a Jon Lindsay. Martin warns Judy that Leanne is telling people that Zoe sold her her baby. Judy assures him that it's a lie and that Zoe stole the £2,000 from them before she left. Steve gives Jim £300 as his share of the business before packing and moving out of No.11. Jim accuses Steve of ripping him off but Steve doesn't care. Leanne is angered by the news that Judy is saying Zoe stole the money. She rows with her in the Street, telling her she knows that she bought Kati

38x187 Episode 4304 (23rd November 1997)

23 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre is amazed when Jon gives her a gold credit card for use in their account. He tells her to buy furniture for their house. Les is furious to see Leanne has a bruised face. He accuses Judy of assault but backs off when she starts to cry. Assisted by contract cleaner Mr Cockroft, Fred clears the shop of all the stock, making the public think that he's throwing it all out but really stores it elsewhere. Leanne is upset when Les lays into her for spreading malicious gossip about Judy. Fred is amazed when the cleansing firm finds a fish behind some shelving. He is glad the source of the smell has been located but fears industrial sabotage. Alec feels the Rovers needs Natalie and asks her to return without consulting Vera. Jack is amazed to overhear Alec and Ken talking about his female "client". Jon tells Linda that he has to cancel the holiday as he has to work. Steve isn't sure if Rachel is happy with his staying with her long-term. Nick has enough of Leanne going on about Zoe. She

38x188 Episode 4305 (24th November 1997)

24 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Jack presses Alec for information about his agency. He thinks that Alec is setting women up with studs and begs him to take on an assignment. Maud admits to Ashley that she planted the fish in the shop in revenge for Fred cheating Maureen over it. Leanne tracks Zoe down to a hostel where she's living after spending the £2,000. Leanne urges her to put the record straight as Judy is saying that she stole the money. Alec talks Vera into taking Natalie on after she acknowledges she'd be good for custom. Ken feels that he's providing a service escorting mature lonely ladies. Natalie starts working at the Rovers again. Judy is horrified when Zoe visits her.

38x189 Episode 4306 (26th November 1997)

26 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Judy refuses to talk to Zoe and panics, calling Gary back from work. She fears that Zoe wants Katie back and tells Gary that she'll never let it happen. Leanne encourages Zoe to fight for her rights and demand more money from the Malletts. Samantha is disturbed by the way Les leers at her and worries that her body language is leading him on. Fred tells Ashley that he wants him to manage the corner shop, leaving him to look after the butchers shop. Ashley is pleased and assures him that he can be mean and hungry in business. Judy wants to move away but Gary makes her see they can't run away all their lives. When Gary invites Zoe in for talks, Judy disappears with Katie. Gary is amazed when Zoe tells him that she's spent all the money and fears she's after more. Zoe tells him she doesn't want Katie for herself but isn't sure what she wants either. She gets annoyed when he offers her money and tells him to stuff it. When Natalie tells Les that his remarks are upsetting Samantha, he apolog

38x190 Episode 4307 (28th November 1997)

28 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Ashley opens the corner shop and is told by Fred to start making executive decisions. Judy is horrified when she sees Zoe in the Street. Zoe is amazed to see how Katie has grown and assures Judy that she's not after more money. Judy is alarmed about what her motives are for returning. Gary warns Zoe to stay away from them. Des doesn't like Les harassing Samantha but she assures him she can handle it. Deirdre and Jon take possession of their new home, 9 Oak Grove in Didsbury. Deirdre can't believe she actually lives in a large four-bedroom detached house. Les enjoys himself at the shop opening, drinking the free wine. Jon takes Deirdre to choose a new bed and has a narrow escape when he bumps into Linda. Judy decides to have Katie christened, feeling that it would cement her to the Malletts. Ashley makes an executive decision and takes on Maud as his assistant. Leanne is furious when Nick snubs her in the Street but when he tells her that he's missed her she mellows and they make up. De

38x191 Episode 4308 (30th November 1997)

30 November, 1997 8:00 pm

Des's car windows are smashed in. He believes Les smashed them. Fred is horrified to learn that Ashley has employed Maud. Gary isn't keen on a christening as he hates public shows but agrees to please Judy. Deirdre packs up her flat and moves into her new house. Rita supports Sally by buying a drink from Natalie in the Rovers with her. Les is bemused when Des accuses him of smashing up his car. Judy asks Des and Samantha to be Katie's godparents. Des refuses on the grounds that he isn't a Christian but Samantha agrees. Curly agrees to be godfather. Des's front window is smashed in.

38x192 Episode 4309 (1st December 1997)

01 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Des calls in the police and tells them that Les smashed his window. PC Binding questions Les who denies all knowledge and is indignant when Janice assumes he is guilty. Chris is frustrated by the way he can only see Sally in secret, behind Kevin's back. As he has to go to a funeral, Alec leaves details of Ken's escort at the Rovers where Jack pockets them. Janice is furious when Des tells her how Les has been pestering Samantha. She goes for Les but he tells her that it's Samantha who is after him all the time. Calling himself Ken Barlow, Jack goes to a posh hotel to meet Renee Turnbull and is horrified to find she's not the young beauty he was hoping for. She thinks that he's wonderful and makes a play for him, much to his horror. She drags him up to her suite, demanding extra for her money. Samantha is amazed when Janice tells her to keep her hands off Les. When she starts belittling barmaids, Betty rows with her, telling her that she's a decent woman. Renee tries to lure Jack into t

38x193 Episode 4310 (3rd December 1997)

03 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Deirdre is thrilled when Blanche and Tracy arrive for her engagement party. Blanche is amazed by the luxury house. Alec discovers that Jack posed as Ken to meet Renee Turnbull and is furious. Jack maintains he did Ken a favour as Renee would have eaten him alive. Steve clears all his things out of No.11 and accuses Jim of smashing their whole family apart. He then moves into his new flat. Ken refuses to attend Deirdre and Jon's engagement party but changes his mind for Tracy's sake. Deirdre has all her friends round to the new house for a house-warming and engagement party and loves showing off her new home. She is glad when Blanche and Tracy approve of Jon. Liz is jealous of everything Deirdre has whilst she has nothing. Deirdre is stunned when Jon announces to everyone that they're marrying on 29th January. Sally tells Chris that he's pushing their relationship too fast. Chris gets angry when she doesn't want anyone to see them together. She is worried that the children will get hurt

38x194 Episode 4311 (5th December 1997)

05 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Des is furious to find someone has spray-painted over his kitchen window and tells Les to stay away from his property in future. Les tells him that he's sick of being blamed for things he hasn't done. Janice and Curly have to stop them fighting. Deirdre feels sorry for Liz and feels that she should advise her to dress her age as she's giving off the wrong impression to men. Samantha is frightened by the thought someone is attacking the house and she doesn't know what they're going to do next. Natalie is intrigued to hear Chris telling Sally that he loves her and sees them kissing. Curly and Samantha are Katie's godparents when she is christened in church. Judy and Gary are thrilled by the whole experience. Afterwards they throw a party at No.9 for the neighbours. Judy is touched when Rita gives her £50 to start a savings account for Katie. Knowing he's going to be laid off soon, Gary suggests that he joins Jim in the building firm. Liz is pleased when Deirdre asks her to be her bridesm

38x195 Episode 4312 (7th December 1997)

07 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Zoe assures the Malletts that she hasn't come to cause trouble, just to see Katie. The party guests leave as it's obvious Judy is preoccupied. Des is taken by surprise when Ritchie jumps him and smashes him into the pavement. Les sees the assault and fights Ritchie off Des. Jack is horrified when Renee Turnbull tracks him down to return his shoe, still thinking he's called Ken. Zoe is horrified when Judy tells her that she can't see Katie again as she doesn't want her growing up confused. Zoe feels that the money makes no difference; Katie is hers. Gary throws her out. Vera is alarmed when she sees Renee all over Jack in the Rovers. She tells her to keep her hands off her husband. Samantha is surprised when Ritchie calls on her. He accuses her of leading on all the men she meets. She feels threatened by his presence when he tells her that he's shown Des who's boss. He begs her to give him a chance to prove he's better for her than Des. Sally tells Rita that she's been seeing Chris but

38x196 Episode 4313 (8th December 1997)

08 December, 1997 8:00 pm

The Malletts look forward to their new life in Newcastle. Chris tells Sally that he'd like to move in with her. She doesn't like the way he's trying to become part of her family. Vera tells Jack and Alec that she's leaving the kitchen to Betty from now on so that she can keep an eye on them. Audrey enjoys working at the salon and plans to ask Fiona to sell the business to her. Samantha tells Des that she loves him, using the expression for the first time ever. Audrey is furious when Alf refuses to let her buy the salon, saying she has no business sense. Liz flirts with a couple of young businessmen, Matt Graham and Simon Hanson, at the Warwick Hotel. She is humiliated when she overhears Fred shouting at them for calling her a slapper behind her back. Vera flicks through Alec's agency book and is interested in one of his escorts, Marco. She puts on a posh voice, calls herself Roxy Lamour, and phones Alec asking for a date with Marco. Alec realises straight away that Vera is the caller.

38x197 Episode 4314 (10th December 1997)

10 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Zoe is forced to leave the Battersbys' sofa as she's in the way. Ashley is concerned for her when he hears of her plight and feeds her at No.4. She tells him about the Malletts buying Katie off her and how she doesn't have anyone to care for her. Natalie wants Kevin to know about Sally and Chris but knows he'll be angry and fears he'll take it out on her. Alf tells Audrey that he'll buy the salon for her when he realises that if she's working she won't be out shopping all day. Alec asks Jack to escort for him with a new client, Roxy Lamour. Maxine is stunned when Audrey tells her that she intends to buy the salon. She is annoyed to discover Ashley has told Zoe she can stay a couple of nights. Kevin is sorry that he's going to miss out on seeing the girls first thing on Christmas morning. Vera dresses up for her date and is furious when Jack turns up to meet Roxy. He calls her a trollop for paying for an escort whilst she pours ice down his trousers. She storms back to the Rovers and ac

38x198 Episode 4315 (12th December 1997)

12 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Ashley is stuck in the middle between pleasing Maxine and feeling sorry for Zoe. Zoe tells him that she'll leave but wants to say goodbye to Katie first. Vera tries to make the peace with Jack, saying she was only getting back at him. Judy is upset when Ashley tells her that Zoe has the right to see her baby. When she sees that Zoe is still in residence, Maxine packs her bags and storms out. Les scrounges pints off Des and keeps reminding him of how he saved him from Ritchie Fitzgerald. Des just wants to get the gratitude over with. Ashley refuses to let Zoe sleep rough and tells her to stay at No.4 with him. Chris shops for Christmas presents for the girls, causing concern for Sally that he's getting too close. Des can't shake Les off and ends up having to take him back home to share a takeaway with Samantha. Les is disappointed when Samantha insists that Janice joins them. Gary finishes his contract with the cable company and celebrates being out of work. Des is stunned when Les assu

38x199 Episode 4316 (14th December 1997)

14 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary hires a van and loads all he can from the house. Ashley pleads with Maxine to return home but she feels there's something going on between him and Zoe and tells him it's a straightforward choice. She is furious when he refuses to make Zoe homeless and tells him that they're finished. Fiona returns to the Street five months pregnant and wastes no time in telling Audrey that her business is not for sale. Gary is keen to get off to Newcastle but Judy keeps thinking of things that delay them. The Underworld girls have their Christmas party in the Rovers. Ida and Janice lead the raucous drinking. Natalie goes down with postural hypotension and is taken home from the Rovers by Kevin, feeling sick. He is concerned for her. Samantha gets fed up of Les when he continues to lech at her and makes suggestive remarks. She refuses to serve him and Des tells him to keep away from her. Les is furious that Des is still against him even though he saved his life. Maxine is stunned when Ashley asks f

38x200 Episode 4317 (15th December 1997)

15 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Natalie is well enough to return to work and is annoyed when people think she was feigning illness to stop Kevin from seeing Rosie's nativity play. Kevin gets Rosie to perform her part to him to show her that he really cares. Sally is still furious that he missed the proper performance. Zoe becomes hysterical at the thought of the Malletts taking Katie away and is comforted by Ashley. He promises to help her. Whilst Gary is loading more things into the van she darts into the house, grabs Katie and takes her back to No.4, dismaying Ashley who she forces to lock the door behind her. Gary follows her, hammering on the door until Ashley lets him in. Gary pushes Ashley aside and tries to grab Katie but Ashley threatens to phone the police. Zoe refuses to hand Katie over and Gary is forced to back off. Kevin is touched by Rosie's performance and stays to bath the girls, annoying Sally who hates the way that he's never in the wrong. He loses control, telling Sally he misses the girls so much

38x201 Episode 4318 (17th December 1997)

17 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Shannon's cries annoy Liam but Zoe is happy that they're a family at last. Liam tells her to face reality - they've got nothing to offer the baby. Liz turns to Jim for help, telling him everything's falling apart for her and she feels lonely, useless and old. Liam thinks they should sell Shannon back to the Malletts so she can grow up having nice things. Jim gently points out to Liz that she can't run to him every time she has a setback. Les takes possession of a live turkey from Charlie West, telling a horrified Janice that it's their Christmas dinner. Kevin demands to know how much time Chris spent with his daughters and accuses Sally of sneaking her toy boy in and out of the house. She tells him that he has no right to accuse her of anything. Liam tells the Malletts they can have "Katie" back for £2,000. Gary throws him out of the house, telling Judy that they'll always be paying. Judy is upset that he won't consider the idea. Sally tells Kevin he's played right into Natalie's hands

38x202 Episode 4319 (19th December 1997)

19 December, 1997 8:00 pm

With Zoe gone, Ashley asks Maxine to move back into No.4. Judy tells Gary she doesn't want to get on with her life and just wants Katie back. Sally breaks down and tells Rita about Kevin rowing with her over Chris. Rita thinks Kevin is a hypocrite but Sally is distraught as she wants him back. Judy tells her old boss Paul Fisher that she'd like to return to the arcade and asks for a £2,000 advance on her wages. He gives her the money after she has sex with him. Natalie flirts with men in the Rovers to make Kevin jealous. She begs him to return to her but he tells her that he was never worthy of her. Zoe doesn't trust Liam and runs away from the squat, taking Shannon with her. Spider is horrified to discover Les has a live turkey in the yard and tells Toyah they should help free it. Toyah is sickened when Spider explains how turkeys are slaughtered. She tells Les that she won't let him kill it. Angie tries to cheer Chris up over his broken romance with Sally. He is grateful for her supp

38x203 Episode 4320 (21st December 1997)

21 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary refuses to buy Katie again and begs Judy to let her go but she can't accept that she's not Katie's mother. Maxine refuses to move back in with Ashley when she sees that Zoe is back. She accuses him of fancying Zoe and being too thick to realise that. Ashley is confused as to what is going on. Janice tells Les horror stories about killing turkeys knowing that he hasn't got the guts to kill it. Deirdre is amazed when Jon tells her that he won't be able to spend all of Christmas Day with her as he has to work. Les gets drunk before trying to kill the turkey but Toyah alerts Spider who puts Les off the killing by talking about the turkey's feelings. Les feels defeated and promises Toyah they'll keep the turkey as a pet. Judy is stunned when Gary returns Paul Fisher's £2,000, saying they don't need it any more but she grabs it, saying they do. Sally is surprised to discover that Kevin has moved into a B&B and isn't back with Natalie. Judy discovers Zoe is at No.4 and demands Katie, sho

38x204 Episode 4321 (22nd December 1997)

22 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Gary tells Judy that he's thinking of leaving her; they don't communicate and she's obsessed with Katie to the point there's no room for him in her life any more. He's sick of supporting her as it makes him feel worthless. She realises that he's speaking the truth and apologises, begging him to stay as she loves him. He gets her to admit that Katie isn't theirs any more. Toyah and Spider kidnap the turkey and take it to the park's pet corner. Gary packs all of Katie's things up, telling Judy they have to break with the past. He bumps into Liam Shepherd in the Street and frightens him off by threatening him with violence. He gives Zoe the baby clothes and apologises to her for trying to take her baby. She thanks him for being such a help at the birth. Les is furious to find that Toyah has freed the turkey. Liam tracks Zoe down and tells her they should sell the baby, take the money and then disappear without handing Shannon over. When she isn't keen he threatens to hit her but Ashley th

38x205 Episode 4322 (25th December 1997)

25 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin spends Christmas Day at No.13 with Sally and the girls. Betty cooks Christmas dinner for all the Rovers' staff. The Battersbys eat the turkey but Toyah refuses to, saying she's a vegetarian. Leanne and Janice feel they can't eat any of the bird as it's all squashed from the car hitting it. Jon splits his time between Linda and Deirdre, telling them both that he has to work. Rita has dinner with the Websters and the normal family atmosphere makes Sally realise that she wants Kevin back. Natalie feels sorry that she cut all ties with her family as they disapproved of her living with Kevin. Deirdre is furious when Jon has to return to work after only being with her for an hour. She tells him that she's sick of his job. Sally tells Kevin she realises why he was upset about her and Chris and apologises to him. Alec feels sorry for Natalie and assures her that she will get over Kevin. Sally asks Kevin to come back and he agrees, saying it's what he wants more than anything.

38x206 Episode 4323 (26th December 1997)

26 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin and Sally enjoy being back together but Kevin feels that he should tell Natalie rather than letting her hear second-hand. Sally doesn't think they owe Natalie anything. Judy is upset when Zoe refuses to even let her visit Katie. Gary admits to Martin that they bought Katie off Zoe. Kevin tells Natalie that he's back with Sally, causing Natalie to break down. Gail is stunned when Martin tells her that the Malletts did buy Katie. Nick is annoyed that she never believed Leanne when she told her. Toyah is upset when Spider makes it clear he doesn't want her hanging around him. She rushes home and eats a turkey sandwich. Emily allows Spider to smoke cannabis in the house, enjoying the fact that he thinks she doesn't know what he's smoking. Ashley is horrified when Zoe offers him her body as reward for taking her in. He refuses. Judy gives Paul Fisher the £2,000 back and tells him she won't be working at the arcade. He tells her that she can't just wipe out what happened between them.

38x207 Episode 4324 (28th December 1997)

28 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally doesn't like the idea of Kevin working with Natalie and asks him to get rid of her. Emily gives Ashley the number of a Catholic hostel for single mothers. Leanne rows with Gail for not apologising to her now that she knows the Malletts did buy Katie. Gail maintains that she's still at fault for spreading gossip. Alf confides in Audrey that his committee are planning to build a Millennium concert bowl on the woods on the Red Rec. Judy is horrified when Leanne calls her a liar in the Rovers, telling the customers that she bought Zoe's baby. Vera comforts her, telling her that she's done nothing to be ashamed of. Kevin accuses Natalie of being awkward when she refuses to sell her half of the garage. She tells him that she won't be got rid of easily and she intends to re-employ Chris. Ashley takes Zoe to view the hostel. Toyah overhears Audrey telling Gail about building the bowl on the woods. She gives the information to Spider. He thinks its a stitch-up between councillors and buil

38x208 Episode 4325 (29th December 1997)

29 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Kevin doesn't want to sell the garage and asks Sally to trust him by continuing to work with Natalie until she gets bored of the situation. She agrees, although she's not pleased. Ashley feels guilty when Zoe packs to move to the hostel. Alf is furious when he discovers that Audrey's been telling people about the bowl on the Red Rec. Deirdre is furious when Jon tells her he has to work New Year's Eve. Spider accuses Alf of destroying beauty and nature with his plans. Alf is adamant that the bowl will be a huge boost for Weatherfield. Zoe cooks a thank-you meal for Ashley. Liz suggests to Deirdre that Jon has another woman but Deirdre tells her he's too honest for that. Jon tells her that he works so hard because he wants to prove himself to her. Liz is thrilled when Mike offers her a job as machinist at Underworld, even though she hasn't any experience. Sally admits to Kevin that she doesn't trust Natalie and begs him to sell the garage, saying she can't cope with the strain. Ashley te

38x209 Episode 4326 (31st December 1997)

31 December, 1997 8:00 pm

Sally suggests to Kevin that he fiddles the books so that there's no profits for Natalie. Fred thinks Ashley is a fool for letting Zoe stay but Ashley refuses to put her on the streets. Spider discovers that an endangered plant, the hairy groundwort, is growing on the Red Rec. Nick babysits so he can entertain Leanne in private. He plans to visit friends in Scotland and invites Leanne to join him. Deirdre decides to surprise Jon at work with some champagne. She goes to the tie shop and is stunned to be told he's at home with his wife and children. She gets the address from the shop assistant. Zoe kisses Ashley, telling him she is attracted to him. He allows her to lead him upstairs. Chris is pleased when Kevin offers him his job back. He accepts. Deirdre calls at Jon's house and confronts him and Linda, telling her that she's the woman who doesn't exist. Jon tells Linda he doesn't know who Deirdre is.

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