Coronation Street (1960) Season 45

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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45x01 Thu 1 Jan, 2004

01 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Deirdre and Blanche continue to row. Blanche accuses Deirdre of not doing enough to encourage Tracy to keep the baby. Deirdre shouts at Blanche for blowing all her money on a house for Tracy - the money Deirdre would have inherited. Sunita decides to get away for a few weeks as she feels her life is a mess. Tracy moves into No.7 where Emily is her first visitor. Betty feels very down. Her son doesn't want her and she feels in the way at the Rovers. The Promise Auction takes place in the Rovers: Janice bids for Les to be her slave for the day, although she only does it to wind up Cilla. Candice bids for a night out with Jason. Rita bids for Norris's address book/card system, but out of pity. Karen bids for Steve's taxi services for an evening. Blanche bids for Harry's cleaning services.

45x02 Fri 2 Jan, 2004

02 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Roy panics when he discovers that the virtual baby has stopped breathing until Hayley points out that it was only programmed for a week and it's switched itself off. Norris flips through Rita's address book and comments that it's full of men but few women. Janice and Cilla have a catfight over Les. Cilla thinks Janice still fancies him. Janice enjoys winding her up. Deirdre feels guilty when she finds Blanche's suitcases in the hall until she discovers that they're empty and Blanche was trying to make her feel guilty. They have a huge row and Deirdre insists she moves out immediately. Ashley visits Maxine's grave and sees Bethany in the cemetery.

45x03 Sun 4 Jan, 2004

04 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy is miffed that she now has Blanche living with her - especially as they had to share a bed! Janice claims her prize of Les being her slave for the day. She subcontracts him out to the factory girls. Tracy wants rid of Blanche so tries to act as peacemaker between Blanche and Deirdre but to no avail. Cilla tells Kirk that Fiz is having an affair with Tyrone. Kirk is gutted. Sarah and Todd tell Brenda that she is barred from seeing Bethany. Brenda tells them they'll regret it and leaves. Sarah and Todd feel unnerved. Tracy tries to persuade Blanche to move back to No.1. Tracy explains that she might want to sell No.7. Blanche shocks Tracy when she tells her that she owns the house and that she is leaving it to Tracy and the baby in her will.

45x04 Mon 5 Jan, 2004 [Episode 1]

05 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah is still feeling unnerved after the confrontation with Brenda. She then turns up at Sarah's flat hoping to see Bethany. Sarah is outraged and vows never let Brenda see Bethany again. Emily sees an upset Brenda and comforts her. Deirdre is jittery as she gets ready for her first day at her new job. Ken is pleased when he manages to calm her down. Roy later suggests to Ken that he should also cook her a meal to welcome her home from work. Maria finds Fiz upset and Fiz tells her that Kirk has dumped her. Maria says that she will sort Kirk out but finds out that Fiz spent the night at No.9 and is angry at Fiz. In the cafe, Brenda tells Emily that Sarah is leading Bethany into "a life of sin and shame". Emily tries to talk to Sarah but Sarah tells Emily that Brenda is mad. Charlie quotes Jack £2,000 for the extension work. Jack can't afford it so tries to sell the fridge to Roy and Ken but is ridiculed instead.

45x05 Mon 5 Jan, 2004 [Episode 2]

05 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla and Les encourage Kirk to beat up Tyrone. Vera returns from Blackpool and discovers that Charlie has stitched them up over the cost of the work. Todd and Sarah go to Brenda Fearns's house to find Bethany. They break in and are disturbed when they find photos of Bethany in Neil's room. Ken spots Charlie disposing some asbestos in the builder's yard in a none-too careful manner. Brenda leads Bethany to the tower of St. Saviour's Church. She tells Bethany that Sarah will no longer want her when the new baby arrives. Sarah and Todd borrow money from Norris for the bus and head to the cemetery. Norris tells Emily what has happened and they too go to look for Brenda. In the Rovers, Les and Cilla argue with Jack and Vera over Kirk and Tyrone. Jack drags Vera and Tyrone out of the pub before someone gets hurt.

45x06 Wed 7 Jan, 2004

07 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Norris meets Sarah and Todd at the cemetery and tells them that Emily thinks Brenda has gone to St. Saviour's Church. They ring the police and set off. Meanwhile, Emily joins Brenda and Bethany inside the church tower and tries to persuade Brenda to come down. Chesney and his mates cause trouble for Rita in The Kabin. While Les still goads Kirk about beating up Tyrone, Cilla has a change of heart and tells Kirk that she may have got what she saw wrong and tells him to speak to Fiz. In the church tower, Brenda panics when she sees the police and gets ready to jump. Ken finds Deirdre in the Rovers and marches her home for an overcooked dinner. Sarah, Todd and Norris arrive at the church. Sarah sees Bethany in the tower and is distraught.

45x07 Fri 9 Jan, 2004

09 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah has had a restless night worrying about Bethany. She plans to quit her job at the cafe and spend more time with her daughter. Deirdre cooks Ken breakfast to make up for the night before. She agrees to speak to someone about the asbestos sheeting in Charlie's yard. Blanche thinks that Deirdre is neglecting Ken by going out to work so she takes it upon herself to keep him company, much to the displeasure of Ken himself. Chesney and Bradley Diggins steal felt pens from The Kabin. Deirdre finds Charlie in the Rovers to have a quiet word about his asbestos problem. She warns him to not get on the wrong side of Ken. Gail overhears Norris talking about Bethany. She demands to know what happened and goes straight round to Sarah's flat. While there, Sarah admits that she is a hopeless mother and breaks down. Gail comforts her and they make up. Chesney and Bradley return to The Kabin.

45x08 Sun 11 Jan, 2004

11 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Norris tries to solve the problem with the boys by making an "only two children allowed in at once" sign for The Kabin but Rita reminds him that it's a sweet shop. Sarah gets Todd to propose again on one knee and she accepts. Sarah tells Martin about the engagement. She is relieved that he is happy for her. Rita catches Chesney stealing sweets from The Kabin and throws him out. Bev drools over Charlie in the Rovers. Charlie plays up to her. Sarah and Todd invite their mothers round to tell them about the engagement. Gail is pleased for Sarah. She warns her that it will be difficult but promises to be there for her. Eileen, however, storms off and refuses to give her blessing.

45x09 Mon 12 Jan, 2004 [Episode 1]

12 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla comes into The Kabin looking for a fight but her attitude changes when Rita tells her that she does not need to pay for the broken window. Norris implements his "only two children in The Kabin at once" policy. However, it does not stop Bradley Diggins and Chesney coming in to give him cheek. Eileen is in a bad mood at work as she is still recovering from Todd's wedding bombshell. Chesney gets caught nicking sweets from The Kabin by Rita. She clips his ear and he drops the sweets. On his way out, he trips and bangs his head. Jason gets dumped by Candice after Charlie's advice about women backfires on him. Nick goes round to talk Sarah out of marrying Todd but he realises he can't do anything to change her mind. Rita is feeling guilty about Chesney so goes round to check he's okay.

45x10 Mon 12 Jan, 2004 [Episode 2]

12 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla and Les take Chesney to Weatherfield General to get his "injuries" checked out. Todd won't listen when Eileen tells him that he'll live to regret getting married. Dev persuades Maya that she can't afford to buy an expensive vase in Elevation. He's stunned when she later produces it and says she stole it from the shop. Rita decides to take Chesney some comics to smooth the waters. Directed by Cilla, Chesney gives an award winning performance in A & E. Gail tells Eileen that she's not happy about the wedding either, but she doesn't want to risk her relationship with Sarah by saying anything. Maya is initially blasé about stealing the vase, but flips out completely when Dev refuses to let the matter go. Dev wonders what sort of woman she really is. Chesney's x-ray results show that he's fine, apart from superficial cuts and bruises but the doctor warns Cilla that head injuries are unpredictable.

45x11 Wed 14 Jan, 2004

14 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley teases Bev, asking if she's sure that Charlie's not going to cancel again. Chesney pretends to come over all faint at the police station as Cilla lodges her complaint. Dev and Maya make up and Maya gives Todd the stolen vase as a wedding present. Rita is taken from The Kabin by the police. She is driven away to the police station, watched by a jubilant Cilla and an unconvinced Les. Bev and Charlie go back to Charlie's house and sleep together after a successful date. Dev realises that Maya's unpredictability makes her even more attractive to him. Les is worried about going to court if their case against Rita goes ahead, but Cilla assures him that Rita will definitely settle out of court. Rita is formally interviewed. She admits hitting Chesney, but only because he was robbing her. The police point out that there were no witnesses, and the only evidence available is that he did attend hospital and they have a doctor's report.

45x12 Fri 16 Jan, 2004

16 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Rita plans to enlighten the magistrates that Cilla's real aim is to extort money. Chesney confirms her suspicions when she overhears him telling his mates that he's off to Florida. Shelley receives a letter officially annulling her marriage to Peter. Fiz is still ignoring Kirk. He asks Tyrone to talk to her on his behalf. Cilla is gutted when her solicitor, Chris Baxter, tells her that she'll probably only get somewhere between £500 and £1,000. Rita returns from the Magistrates Court. She's frustrated that she could only give her name and address and enter her plea. Tyrone and Fiz bond over stories of their bad mothers. Tyrone realises how much he likes Fiz and lies to Kirk by telling him that Fiz won't forgive him and to give up. Tyrone gives Vera back her ring from the pawnbrokers and reveals that he's got a loan to pay the builders. Jason revels in the gossip about Charlie and Bev.

45x13 Sun 18 Jan, 2004

18 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Rita tells Norris that she'd rather go to jail than pay a penny to Cilla. Kevin thinks about taking Tommy back on at the garage. Rita warns Chesney that when the truth comes out, it won't be Florida that he's going to. Cilla interprets this as intimidation and is pleased to see her case building. Fiz admits that she fancies both Kirk and Tyrone and can't choose between them. Rita overhears Kevin gossiping that she was out of control, shouting at the kids on the street, and furiously storms out of the Rovers. Bev persuades Charlie that she's just after a bit of discreet fun, and things are seemingly back on between them. The strain tells on Rita as she rails against the injustice of everything. Ken worries that her anger and her admittance of hitting Chesney will stand against her. Tyrone feels guilty when he sees what a state Kirk is in.

45x14 Mon 19 Jan, 2004 [Episode 1]

19 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Norris opens up The Kabin, as Rita hasn't been seen for two days. A worried Emily tries to trace her. Kevin gives Tommy his job back at the garage on the condition he stays sober and keeps his temper in check. Rita arrives at the shop in a complete state, woozy from taking a sleeping tablet. Norris locks the shop and stalls Emily when she comes in search of Rita. Rita has spent all weekend hiding from the world. A worried Norris listens as she tells him that she has no fight left, and never wants to work in the shop again. Tyrone goes to see Fiz and seduces her with a takeaway. He tells her that he loves her and they have a passionate clinch. Katy gets a phone call to go to the police station to discuss the investigation.

45x15 Mon 19 Jan, 2004 [Episode 2]

19 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz promises to be gentle with Tyrone as she hurls him into the bedroom. Penny asks Mike to join her on a fortnight's holiday. He's not keen, and puts her off. Fred asks Maxine's parents to look after Joshua for a week and arranges a trip to Umbria for himself at the same time, leaving Ashley alone at No.4 with Claire. Audrey goes to see Rita to talk some sense into her. She insists that Rita snaps out of it and to join her at the Rovers to show the world what she's made of. Tommy reluctantly thanks Martin when Martin and Katy tell Craig that he's off the hook, as the police couldn't find any evidence of brake-tampering. Armed with a few bunches of Dev's leftover flowers, Kirk proposes to Fiz outside her window, whilst singing "their" song "The Real Slim Shady". Tyrone and Fiz listen in her bedroom until a jealous Tyrone shows himself and tells Kirk that Fiz belongs to him now. Fiz is furious with him, whilst Kirk is left bereft.

45x16 Wed 21 Jan, 2004

21 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Maria is furious with Fiz for the way she's treated Kirk. Les advises Kirk to move on. Kirk agrees, but he's going to kill Tyrone first. He finds Tyrone at the garage, where they have a fracas over Fiz. Rita is back behind the counter at The Kabin, despite Norris's reservations. Tyrone proposes to Fiz in an attempt to win her, but she's not impressed and tells him that Kirk's proposal was much better. Fiz tries to explain herself to Kirk, pointing out that if he'd trusted her in the first place, she wouldn't have slept with Tyrone. She assures him that she's not seeing Tyrone. Tyrone hires Mr Newhouse's horse, with the idea of proposing to Fiz on horseback. Instead, the horse carries on past the factory, gathering speed, with Tyrone unable to control it. He ends up with his arm in a sling after falling off in Tile Street. Martin lends his medical books to Karl Foster, who's studying for his nursing exams.

45x17 Fri 23 Jan, 2004

23 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz asks Tyrone and Kirk to think of the three things they like best about her. The one with the best answer will help her decide who she's most compatible with. Tracy is disinterested when Roy and Hayley show her the yellow wallpaper they plan to decorate the nursery with. Steve takes Tracy to buy a dining table and chairs. Steve gets out of going to a wedding fayre with Karen by telling her that he's already got a booking to pick up some furniture. Ashley is missing Claire whilst she's in Altrincham. Tyrone gives his answer to Fiz on her best three attributes. He does well, but Kirk's answer leaves her overcome with emotion. She needs time to think. Steve and Karen row when he tells her that he's going to assemble Tracy's flat-pack furniture. Tracy is pleased to have Steve alone in her house. She talks to him about how weird it will be to watch their baby being brought up by the Croppers.

45x18 Sun 25 Jan, 2004

25 January, 2004 8:00 pm

The next morning, Steve makes it clear to Tracy that he doesn't love her and is marrying Karen. Hayley quizzes Ciaran about Tracy's furniture-buying, trying to work out if Tracy is nest-building. Karen suggests to Steve that they stay celibate until their wedding night. Martin tells Ciaran that he doesn't see Karl as a threat regarding Katy. Maria and Nick decide to get a place of their own together. Blanche is determined that Tracy has a birthday party. She invites several people, including Karen and Steve, but the general response is less than enthusiastic. Sonia suggests entering a charity five-a-side football competition. Steve persuades Karen to break their celibacy vow to get out of going to the party. He goes to see Tracy to tell her again to leave things alone, and gives her notice from Street Cars. Les and Kirk tag along with Ciaran, hoping to join Tracy's party.

45x19 Mon 26 Jan, 2004 [Episode 1]

26 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy stuns Ciaran by telling him that Steve is the father of her baby. Ciaran advises her to keep quiet about it. Karen's delighted when Steve is very loving towards her. Dev wants to take Maya to Morocco but she's irritated that they can't go until Sunita gets back. Fiz is still in a dilemma. Karen tells her to choose the one who spends the most money on her. Karl calls round and stays to help Katy with her essay. Alarm bells start to ring for Martin when he hears that Karl has been with Katy for hours. Jack wants Tyrone to make amends with Kirk. They make friends, until Fiz announces that she'd say yes to whoever got her an engagement ring. Dev has four freebie tickets to see Badly Drawn Boy. Not impressed, Maya immediately gives them to Todd.

45x20 Mon 26 Jan, 2004 [Episode 2]

26 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve veers from threats to pleas as he tries to get Tracy not to tell Karen about the baby. Nick and Maria are disheartened at the high price of renting flats. Bev invites Charlie out for a meal. Karen gets agitated as she wonders where Steve has got to. Pushed by Todd, Sarah asks Martin and Katy to come to the Badly Drawn Boy concert next week. Steve tells Tracy that if she breaks he and Karen up, he'll hold it against her for the rest of his life. Steve's convinced Tracy is about to blab, but she confides in Ciaran that she's got too much to lose and is planning something much more subtle. Drayman Bert Winstanley tells Shelley that his workmate, Eric, fancies her. Bev pushes her to go on a date with him. Tyrone presents Fiz with a "diamonade" engagement ring.

45x21 Wed 28 Jan, 2004

28 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Kirk can't afford to buy a ring. In desperation, he steals one from Wilde & Fraser jewellers on Victoria Parade. Tracy and Steve are reconciled as she tells him that she's sorry for all the trouble she's caused. Nick marks Janice's card as she winds him up at Underworld. Eileen tells Jason that he'll have to apologise to Candice if he wants her back. Jason gives Charlie stick over his date with Bev. After the meal, Charlie makes his excuses and sends Bev home in a taxi. Tracy pumps Karen for information about her florists. She later calls and cancels the flowers, again pretending to be Karen. Fiz nearly chokes as Kirk puts the engagement ring into her drink. Harry performs the Heimlich manoeuvre on her and she excitedly accepts the proposal. Martin can't make the Badly Drawn Boy concert ash he's been scheduled in for training, but he's concerned when Katy invites Karl in his place.

45x22 Fri 30 Jan, 2004

30 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla accuses Norris of ogling her when he tries to collect a £25 outstanding paper bill from Les. Mike is going on a fortnight's holiday to Spain, leaving Nick in charge. Nick warns Janice that he'll fire her as soon as he gets the chance. Fiz's ring is incredibly tight. She tells Kirk that they can take it back to the jewellers later. Tyrone tells Kirk that he saw him on TV, and that he's considering grassing him up. Nick plants an almost empty half-bottle of vodka in Janice's handbag and sacks her for gross misconduct. Candice is pleased that Eileen is so enthusiastic about she and Jason being back together. Tyrone tells a horrified Fiz about Kirk stealing the ring. Jack persuades him not to go to the police to turn Kirk in.

45x23 Fri 30 Jan, 2004 [Episode 2]

30 January, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz learns that Tyrone didn't grass Kirk up, so he's on the run for nothing. Eric Gartside takes Shelley to a posh restaurant. He is obviously devoted to her and she has a nice time. Tyrone agrees to help Fiz get Kirk off the hook. They go to the jewellers in disguise and slip the ring back into its display case whilst the shop assistant isn't looking. Shelley agrees to go back to Eric's house for a cup of tea. His overbearing mother, Dolly lives there and greets them in her dressing gown. Eric and his mother are inseparable. Shelley beats a hasty retreat, refusing Eric's offer of another date. She advises him to cut the apron strings before he asks another girl out. Cilla turns the heat up on Rita and phones up the Gazette with her story. Candice has put a lonely hearts ad in the Gazette on Eileen's behalf. Eileen is livid. Fiz fails to get hold of Kirk to tell him the police aren't after him.

45x24 Sun 1 Feb, 2004

01 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Norris finds a small article in the newspaper about Rita's charges. Cilla ouhes Rita even further into the ground when she demands the money off Rita. Kirk decides that he's not going on the run. Therefore him and Fiz go to the police station and tell the police officers in charge of the case that the ring has been returned. Kirk is hoping that there will no longer be a crime that needs to be solved. Candice places an advertisement for Eileen in the 'lonely hearts' section of the newspaper, without Eileen knowing.

45x25 Mon 2 Feb, 2004 [Episode 1]

02 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Rita refuses to let Norris come to court with her, asking him to run The Kabin instead. Emily, Audrey and Blanche go with Rita to offer their support. Candice tells Jason that nobody replied to the lonely hearts ad. Jason pretends to Eileen that he's vetting the replies before showing them to her. Sunita returns from Scotland, ready to get on with her life. Rita is grateful when Norris turns up at the court. Chesney gives his evidence via video link and tells the court that Rita hit him and slammed him against the shelves. Cilla gives evidence that Chesney has wet the bed since his ordeal. She does such a good job that Rita's defence lawyer, Leah Mirrelson, doesn't cross examine her. Candice goes to the factory to ask Janice's advice on middle-aged men.

45x26 Mon 2 Feb, 2004 [Episode 2]

02 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Harry admits to Eileen that Candice roped him into their date. They enjoy each other's company, although Harry is reluctant to talk about himself. Sunita is peeved when Ciaran takes seeing her again in his stride. Rita is found guilty and is ordered to pay a fine of £500, and a further £500 compensation to Chesney. Rita gives the magistrates a piece of her mind. Norris backs her up, and they're both held in contempt of court and ordered to be taken down. Maya is thrilled to hear that Dev is taking her to Morocco on holiday. Rita and Norris agree to apologise to the magistrates to avoid being locked up. Norris duly apologises, however Rita cracks and tells the magistrates that they're a bunch of numbskulls for believing an obvious put-up job.

45x27 Wed 4 Feb, 2004

04 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Norris puts up a sign "Closed due to Miscarriage of Justice" on The Kabin door. Janice distances herself from Les and offers her support to Rita. Fiz is frustrated at getting tarred with the same brush as Cilla. Ashley admits to Nick that he misses Claire. Jason is horrified when Eileen pretends that she stayed out all night with Harry. Rita is released after apologising to the magistrates. Harry hasn't turned up for work, so a concerned Janice goes to his house to see him. Harry confides in her that today would have been the twenty-first birthday of his daughter Catherine, but she died from leukaemia. They bond as Janice tells him about losing Dennis. Gordon Clegg turns up with a bunch of flowers for Betty's birthday. She moves back home telling Gordon that she knows the real reason he came to help her was to make sure for Caroline's sake that she wouldn't be moving down to Wimbledon.

45x28 Fri 6 Feb, 2004

06 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen asks Steve to drop the wedding seating plan off at Doveridge Hall. Janice tells the factory girls about Harry losing his eighteen-year-old daughter to leukaemia. Norris makes Rita an offer for The Kabin. He's gutted when she tells him that it's in the hands of the estate agents and she can't give him first refusal. Fred returns from Umbria and is disappointed to hear that Claire is temporarily working for someone else. Harry berates Janice for blabbing his personal business. He's genuinely hurt, and she's left shame-faced. Chesney reveals Cilla's real game to Fiz. The girls put on a fashion show with their bridesmaids' dresses for Karen. She's moved to tears at having such a great bunch of mates.

45x29 Sun 8 Feb, 2004

08 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah's intrigued to hear that Karl is going to the Badly Drawn Boy concert in place of Martin. Gail is delighted to be asked to babysit Bethany. Steve desperately tries to find another wedding venue at such short notice. Fiz tricks Les into admitting that there's nothing wrong with Chesney. Fiz threatens to tell everyone how Cilla tried the same trick to get money out of a shopkeeper when Fiz was nine. Steve manages to book Walcot Manor, Karen's original choice of venue. He'd refused as it was too expensive, but now tells a delighted Karen that he's changed their plans as she deserves nothing but the best. Todd is reluctant to discuss Karl when Sarah quizzes him.

45x30 Mon 9 Feb, 2004 [Episode 1]

09 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve drives Tracy to the hospital. Roy insists on accompanying her, much to her irritation. Cilla sourly confirms to Fiz that she's going to give Rita back all her money, including costs. Blanche tries to dissuade Hayley from coming to the hospital with the Barlows, but Hayley is determined to be a part of the event. Rita considers selling The Kabin to Foxes, a chain of newsagents. Tracy pleads with Steve to tell Roy the truth and to be with her at their child's birth. Steve stands by as Roy pushes Tracy into the hospital. He comes to a decision and drives off. Gail invites Maria to stay at No.8 with Nick, as she'll be away at Audrey's for the night. Deirdre and Blanche are resentful that Roy is with Tracy for the birth. They are stunned when Hayley blurts out that as Tracy's husband he has every right to be there.

45x31 Mon 9 Feb, 2004 [Episode 2]

09 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve goes to the hospital, but loses his nerve when he sees Deirdre outside. Tracy agrees to see her family for five minutes. Deirdre is put out that Roy gets to hold the baby first. Tracy gets upset when she takes a picture of the Croppers with the baby. Deirdre is upset at Tracy turning her back on her child, but Blanche reassures her that this fight isn't over. Roy and Hayley spot Steve in his taxi outside the hospital. They are elated and tell him how amazing the experience has been. Ciaran tells Martin that Tommy was pleased to see Katy with Karl earlier. Rita decides not to sell The Kabin now that her bad patch is over. Katy is furious when Martin calls her after the concert, wondering where she is. She tells him that Karl is gay. Tracy insists that Steve holds the baby.

45x32 Wed 11 Feb, 2004

11 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Roy and Hayley make preparations for the baby to come home that day. Roy gets a banker's draft for Tracy's outstanding payment of £15,000. Steve tells Karen that all he's interested in is being Mr and Mrs McDonald again. Blanche and Deirdre go to see Tracy at the hospital. Tracy has distanced herself from the baby, and Blanche leaves in disgust. Deirdre pleads with Tracy, as one mother to another, to give her baby a chance. Tracy and Deirdre arrive home with the baby. Tracy asks for some time alone to think things through. Nick and Maria decide to buy a place instead of rent. Gail offers to let Maria move in, so that they can save for a deposit. Todd is stunned to hear that Karl is gay. Roy and Hayley go to see Tracy to collect the baby, armed with the final payment. Tracy asks for more time, which they reluctantly allow her after the ensuing argument wakes the baby up.

45x33 Fri 13 Feb, 2004

13 February, 2004 8:00 pm

In contrast to Roy and Hayley's bliss with the new baby, Tracy gets a hard time from Blanche. The Croppers decide to name the baby Patience. Roy registers the birth. Nick persuades Maria to move into No.8. Tracy redirects the visiting midwife to the cafe flat. Dev and Maya return from Morocco. Dev invites Steve to his flat for his stag do. Liz and Andy McDonald arrive for tomorrow's wedding. Karen and Liz agree an uneasy truce. Ken and Deirdre visit the Croppers. Hayley assures them that they'll always have a big part to play in the baby's life. Karen is determined to have a tame and sober hen night. Janice has other plans, and spikes Karen's drinks. Liz asks Steve if Ken and Deirdre can come to the wedding. Steve tells her that he'll square it with Karen. Steve goes to see Tracy, happy that as far as he's concerned, everything's worked out.

45x34 Sun 15 Feb, 2004

15 February, 2004 8:00 pm

It's the morning of the wedding, and Steve is suffering from last-minute nerves. Blanche confirms that she wants Tracy out of the house by dinner time. Liz calls round to see how Karen is. Karen is livid to hear that Liz has invited Ken and Deirdre. Eva Briggs has to intervene to ensure a fragile peace. Hayley couldn't get out of being Karen's bridesmaid, so all three Croppers are going to the wedding. Dev is touched when Maya gives him a scrapbook filled with mementos of their holiday. He's more smitten than ever and tells Steve that he thinks she's "the one". Karen is upset - nervous that her dream wedding will go wrong. Blanche gets Tracy to admit that she's desperately missing her baby and wants her back.

45x35 Mon 16 Feb, 2004 [Episode 1]

16 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy gets Patrick to drive her to Walcot Manor. Mike explains to Penny that he lied to her about going on holiday because he's not sure that he's ready to commit to anyone. To get her own back, she invites Fred out for a drink. Steve spots Tracy in the hotel reception. She's escorted from the premises by Steve and Andy. Tracy hides herself away in the wedding chapel, just as the bridal party arrive. Karen's looking beautiful, as her perfect wedding is about to take place. Tracy asks Kirk to tell Roy that she needs a word with him, but Roy ignores Kirk completely. The wedding vows begin, as Tracy calls for Roy to come outside for a word. Unable to ignore Tracy, Steve asks the vicar to stop and goes to get rid of Tracy.

45x36 Mon 16 Feb, 2004 [Episode 2]

16 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Chaos breaks out as Tracy angrily asserts to Roy and Hayley that she would never have slept with Roy. Steve can't deny to Karen that everything's true, and she locks herself into the vestry. The factory girls prevent Tracy from following Roy and Hayley as they make their escape with the baby in Patrick's taxi. Karen smacks Steve in the face with her bouquet, devastated that her dream wedding has turned into a nightmare. Liz and Deirdre have a bust-up over Tracy's behaviour. Steve tries to explain to Karen that he'd only slept with Tracy thinking that he'd lost Karen and that it was a one-off. Tracy apologises to Karen for spoiling her day, but she came to get her baby. As Karen demands the truth, Tracy spins a story that Steve tried to make her have an abortion, made her pretend the baby was Roy's and made her take the money from Roy to give her baby away.

45x37 Wed 18 Feb, 2004

18 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve begs Karen to marry him, telling her that he hadn't told her about Tracy because he didn't want to hurt her. Liz asks Ken to leave, taking the rest of his family with him. Deirdre agrees to help Tracy get her baby back. Ken is sceptical of Tracy's motives, but she convinces him that she genuinely wants her baby and he agrees to back her. Roy and Hayley determine to fight to keep Patience. Steve and Karen marry with Liz, Eva and Andy as the only witnesses. Janice turns down wedding photographer Arthur Whiston's offer to turn her into a glamour model. Maya takes Dev's comment that she's the sort of girl one marries, very seriously. Karen and Steve make their entrance as a married couple. Steve makes a heartfelt speech declaring how much he loves Karen.

45x38 Fri 20 Feb, 2004

20 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Imogen Stamford whisks Claire away to look after her daughter for a few hours. Tracy storms to the cafe flat, followed by Blanche, Deirdre and a reluctant Ken. Andy leaves for Spain, but Liz decides to stay on to support Steve and Karen. Maya is mysterious about a lunch date. Dev accompanies her and is shocked to find his father Ranjiv Alahan, at the wine bar. Maya is a big hit and completely charms Ranjiv. Tracy is like a wildcat and attacks Roy in her attempt to get Patience. Hayley stuns the Barlows when she reveals that Tracy isn't a fit mother as she sold the baby for £25,000. Hayley screams at them to get out. Deirdre is disgusted with Tracy, but Blanche sticks up for her pointing out that whatever Tracy did in the past, she now just wants to be a proper mother.

45x39 Sun 22 Feb, 2004

22 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Maya unsuccessfully drops hints to Dev that his father thought her as marriage material. Dev later tells Eileen that he is not the marrying kind. Tracy has her first night with the new baby and is exhausted but happy. Deirdre and Blanche bask in the presence of their granddaughter. Ken feels that they should apologise to Roy and Hayley but Deirdre feels they don't owe them anything. Meanwhile, Maya finds out from Ciaran that Dev has been engaged at least twice before to Sunita and Geena. Dev comes back from work at the Eccles shop to find Maya flirting with Ciaran in the Rovers. She is clearly very upset and gives him the cold shoulder back in the flat. Tracy tells Ciaran that she wants to make a go of it with her baby, even without Steve, and she's seen the light. Ciaran tells her that she should have done before she ruined Roy and Hayley's lives.

45x40 Mon 23 Feb, 2004 [Episode 1]

23 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Roy and Hayley must wait two weeks before seeing their solicitor, as he's on holiday in the Canary Islands. Maya is still furious with Dev about Geena. He tells her everything (except for his fling with Deirdre) and she forgives him. Gail continues to spoil Nick and to make negative remarks about mortgages. Tracy goes to the bank to withdraw the remaining £17,000 of the Croppers' money. Liz warns Tracy that she'll be watching her every move from now on. Bev corners Charlie into agreeing to a date that evening. Candice and Jason pair off Harry and Eileen for another date. Dev takes Maya to a posh country restaurant for lunch, but he's not forthcoming with a proposal. She lures him outside to the car and insists they run off without paying. Tracy is disheartened to learn that to get a new birth certificate for the baby she'll have to write to the Registrar General and get Steve to agree to a DNA test. She'll also have to change Patience's name to Amy by deed poll.

45x41 Mon 23 Feb, 2004 [Episode 2]

23 February, 2004 8:00 pm

As Maya drives at top speed, Dev is in fear of his life and agrees to marry her. Dev is livid with Maya but she protests that she was just focusing his mind and speeding up his inevitable proposal. Dev tells her that their relationship is over. Tracy gives the Croppers back their £17,000 and promises the rest in instalments. She refuses outright Roy's request for access and spitefully tells them that she's changing the baby's name by deed poll to Amy. Bev looks on jealously as Charlie turns his charm onto Deirdre as he's asking her to put a word in for him to get a council joinery contract for replacing the window frames at Bessie Street School. Roy and Hayley need a break and decide to go to a B&B in Whitby. Eileen and Harry have a great date and become good friends. They decide to play a trick on Jason and Candice, pretending to become red hot lovers.

45x42 Wed 25 Feb, 2004

25 February, 2004 8:00 pm

The next morning, Maya tries to apologise to Dev but he's adamant that their relationship is over. Jason takes the mickey out of Bev's age, unaware that she's listening. Trying to be kind, Charlie tells her that her age wasn't the problem, but he's seeing someone else. Sally asks an unenthusiastic Kevin to sell Rosie's Grease tickets to his customers. Maria and Gail battle over ironing Nick's shirts. Todd tells Sarah that he's going for a permanent porter's job at the hospital. Jason is horrified when Harry and Eileen pretend to be in the throes of a passionate affair. Vera puts the thought in Bev's mind that Deirdre is a man-eater. Bev jumps to the conclusion that Deirdre is the woman that Charlie is after. Dev and Mike discuss Maya - Mike advises Dev that any woman worth having has to have a bit of danger about her. Nick tells Maria that he's applying for a better-paid job.

45x43 Fri 27 Feb, 2004

27 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Charlie is delighted to land the council contract for replacing the window frames at Bessie Street School. He takes Deirdre a huge bouquet of flowers as a thank-you and gives her a lift to work. Bev watches them leave together. Todd looks into adopting Bethany, but he's told he has to be twenty-one to adopt. Bev starts to obsess about Deirdre and Charlie sneaking around behind her back. Sunita is devastated when Maya comes to the corner shop flashing her engagement ring as it is Dev's grandmother's ring which he was going to give to Sunita. Imogen Stamford offers Claire a dream job starting on Monday in Florida. She won't take no for an answer and tells Claire to call her. Claire tells Ashley that she's turned Mrs Stamford down. Todd is very cold towards Karl. Sunita brings herself to congratulate Dev on his engagement. Maya's parents, Dinesh and Ann Marie Sharma come to Dev's flat to meet him. Ann Marie gives him a grilling and Dinesh warns him about the wild women in the family.

45x44 Sun 29 Feb, 2004

29 February, 2004 8:00 pm

Bev wakes up with a hangover and a guilty conscience for what she'd said to Ken. Ken is frosty with Deirdre. Bev apologises to Ken, but he's still furious with her. She warns him that Charlie could seduce any woman, and Deirdre's not exactly the faithful sort. Imogen Stamford asks Ashley to persuade Claire to work for her. He's amazed at the package Claire has turned down and decides not to stand in her way. Todd and Karl get stuck in a lift together. Todd confides in Karl about kissing Nick. Karl reassures him that kissing a man doesn't make him gay. They become friends. Shelley comforts Sunita over Dev's engagement. Ken asks Deirdre if she's having an affair with Charlie. She protests that she's just helped with a contract and wonders why he doesn't trust her. He apologises. Ashley tells Claire that she should take the job of a lifetime. She reluctantly agrees.

45x45 Mon 1 Mar, 2004 [Episode 1]

01 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred is incredulous that Ashley is allowing Claire to leave, but Ashley interviews another nanny, Wendy Rolands and offers her the job, starting tomorrow. Deirdre is furious with Bev and tells Charlie exactly what she's been saying. He feels that he's had a lucky escape. Todd has an interview at the hospital for the porter's job. Mike agrees to help Penny interview for a new manager for her place. Fred confides in Audrey that he's fallen for Penny. She warns him to move slowly. Maria plans to cook supper for everyone. After a tense stand-off with Gail, she wins out on cooking for the Platts, but now has to make an extra-special meal. Ashley denies to Audrey that he has any feelings for Claire. Audrey advises him that, although he'll never forget Maxine, he has to move on with his life. Mike is taken aback to hear that Penny and Fred went to Yorkshire together.

45x46 Mon 1 Mar, 2004 [Episode 2]

01 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred is gobsmacked to learn that Claire is about to leave for Florida. Todd gets on brilliantly with Karl during a night out with workmates. Maria's special meal goes well until she learns that Nick had bribed David £5 to tell her it was delicious. Gail smugly steps in when Maria forgets to provide pudding. Ashley runs off to the butcher's shop, unable to be in the house with the seconds ticking by before Claire's departure. Bev apologises profusely to Charlie. He agrees to forget the whole thing. Penny is furious when Mike warns her off Fred, as he's vulnerable in relationships. Claire admits to Fred that she has feelings for Ashley and she would stay if Ashley asked her to. Ashley won't consider asking Claire to stay. He says that he can't love her, as he still loves his wife. Fred begs him not to lose Claire forever. Shelley apologises to Charlie on her mother's behalf. With Ashley still at the shop, Claire has no choice but to go with Imogen Stamford.

45x47 Wed 3 Mar, 2004

03 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Claire turns up for work and is awkward with Ashley, unsure how to behave. Gail tries to persuade Nick to buy Dr Mallory's sports car if he gets the new job. Sonia lays down the law to the girls about the five-a-side training schedule. Aware that Claire is unhappy about mixing work with their relationship, Ashley asks her out for dinner that evening. Norris offers his congratulations to Claire on her new relationship. Helping Penny with her interviews for a new manager, Mike is furious to see Nick turn up as the next candidate. Mike gives Nick a hard time, leaving him belittled. Gail pretends to Audrey that she's welcomed Maria to the family, but she's unable to hide her true feelings that she thinks Nick would be better off without her. Nick tells Maria and Gail how badly the interview went. Gail is disappointed to hear that he won't be buying the car now. Penny accepts Mike's advice not to employ Nick, as he needs more experience.

45x48 Fri 5 Mar, 2004

05 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley is concerned that Fred is falling too fast for Penny. Maria tells Nick to take a hard line with Mike, but Gail thinks that he should apologise instead. Ashley leaves a love note for Claire in magnetic fridge letters - she's delighted. Gail has a quiet word with Mike about Nick, hoping he won't hold things against him. Nick is delighted when Mike offers him a pay rise, and more responsibility. Kevin is furious with Sally for putting pressure on Ken to give Rosie a good review. Fred excitedly tells Audrey how much he likes Penny. She gives Fred her blessing. Gail tempts Nick into buying the sports car, aware that he won't be able to afford a deposit on a flat if he goes ahead. Kevin tells Sally that he thinks she's living her dreams through Rosie because she's unhappy with how her life turned out. He takes refuge in the Rovers. Maria is furious when Nick surprises her with the sports car.

45x49 Sun 7 Mar, 2004

07 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred waits nervously for Penny's answer all day. Ashley expects it all to end in tears, as usual. Karen and Steve return from honeymoon. Penny confides in Mike that she can't marry Fred, but she hasn't the heart to tell him. Steve admits to Liz that despite his determination that nothing will come between him and Karen, he's scared of what the future holds. Nick and Maria make up and Nick takes her out for a drive in the new car. Gail admits to Audrey that she thinks that Maria isn't good enough for Nick. Audrey warns her that she'll lose her son if she continues to come between him and Maria. Fred cracks and calls Penny for her answer. She's with Mike, and puts Fred off. Maria is furious to hear that the car was Gail's idea. She accuses Gail of interfering and packs her bags. Nick refuses to leave with her, and Gail delights in comforting him.

45x50 Mon 8 Mar, 2004 [Episode 1]

08 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Mike takes the day off to play golf. He calls Nick to tell him to clear out the overflow storeroom to make room for the Marshalls' delivery. Despite spending the night together, Mike tells Penny that he's not looking for commitment. She says she may now reconsider Fred's offer. Chesney suggests that Cilla is playing away when she calls to say she'll be away for a few more days. Les is totally confident she's faithful, but Kirk is suspicious. Roy and Hayley decide to go back to work and face people. Janice winds Nick up all day. In retaliation he bans all smoking during working hours. Sonia gets a delivery of football kits for the five-a-side team. Fred and Penny agree to meet later in the week, both relieved that no decision on his proposal has been reached. Hayley has to restrain Karen after Tracy goads her in the street.

45x51 Mon 8 Mar, 2004 [Episode 2]

08 March, 2004 8:00 pm

The girls turn up the radio, effectively drowning out Janice's cries for help in the storeroom. Janice tries to reach an open window by climbing up a shelving unit. The unit tips from the wall and crashes down on top of her, leaving her unconscious. Roy overhears Steve telling Tracy that he wants nothing to do with the baby. Nick returns to the factory as the fire alarm goes off. He retrieves the petty cash, computer disks and ledgers as Hayley dials 999. A headcount reveals that Janice is missing and Karen remembers where she went. Nick rushes back into the factory to get her out, smashing open the locked storeroom door with a fire extinguisher. Gail and Maria wait anxiously outside the factory for Nick, when he appears carrying an unconscious Janice in his arms. Nick immediately collapses. Les worriedly calls out for Janice, automatically calling her his wife. Hayley gives Janice mouth-to-mouth, whilst Harry applies pressure to her chest.

45x52 Wed 10 Mar, 2004

10 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Mike refuses Fred's offer of a loan to bridge the gap until the insurance money arrives. Karen is horrified as the wedding bills arrive, particularly now she's out of a job. Mike visits Nick in hospital. Nick denies knowing what started the fire. Sonia tells the girls that the football kits all went up in smoke. Nick promises Maria that they'll look for somewhere to live immediately. Mike tells the anxious factory girls that until the insurance company pays him, he can't pay them, or start to rebuild the factory. Janice thanks Nick for saving her life. She admits that her cigarette started the fire. Harry relates the story of the fire, assuming that Mike knew that Nick wasn't there. Mike orders Janice to keep quiet about her part in the fire, as his insurance would be void if it emerged that the fire was caused by somebody smoking. Liz makes her peace with Tracy for the sake of seeing her granddaughter.

45x53 Fri 12 Mar, 2004

12 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Gail blames Maria for losing Nick his job and tells him to stay away from her. Fiz tells Les that she saw his feelings for Janice when she was pulled from the fire. Mike refuses to give Nick his job back. Roy and Hayley are concerned to hear from Ken that Tracy is getting Amy christened. Although Steve admits he wants nothing to do with the baby, he tells the Croppers that he thinks Tracy should be left alone to bring the baby up herself. Liz gets upset thinking of her baby, Katherine, who died. She's touched when Tracy offers to give Amy a middle name, Katherine. Mike informs the girls he's in the same boat as they are - broke. Claire and Ashley try to consummate their relationship but get interrupted by Joshua. Dean Pomfrey tells the distraught Croppers to drop their case as they have no claim on Amy whatsoever.

45x54 Sun 14 Mar, 2004

14 March, 2004 8:00 pm

The Croppers resolve to live with Dean Pomfrey's advice on dropping their claim on Amy. Mike takes Penny up on her offer to temporarily house his workforce to complete his outstanding orders. Nick sells his car to pay off the deposit on the cab office flat. Tracy agrees to Roy's request to annul their marriage. She has to confirm the relationship never became physical i.e. wilful refusal to consummate. Fiz does a shop for Janice and dumps it on Les, leaving him no choice but to deliver it to a still laid-up Janice. She appreciates his visit. Blanche thinks Tracy should approach Steve for maintenance for Amy. Liz clears the air with Deirdre. Roy and Hayley are overjoyed when Tracy asks them to babysit Amy for a couple of hours. They yearningly offer to babysit whenever Tracy wants, but she's non-committal.

45x55 Mon 15 Mar, 2004 [Episode 1]

15 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen bars Liz from the flat that evening, as she wants a night alone with Steve. David is unhappy as Gail lavishes attention on him. He asks Sarah to have a word with Nick to make things up with their mother, but Nick turns Sarah down flat. Tracy has bought herself a new outfit for the christening but nothing for Amy. She tells Blanche that she has a plan to get some money. Roy proposes to drop some, or possibly all of Tracy's monthly debt in exchange for occasional access to Amy. Tracy is preoccupied, but promises to think about it. The factory girls are disappointed to be given only half a day's work at King's Robes. Tracy insists on talking to Steve in his flat. She demands £50 a week in maintenance for Amy, or she'll go through the courts to get it. Rosie is sick in school and is sent home. Sally panics about that evening's performance of Grease.

45x56 Mon 15 Mar, 2004 [Episode 2]

15 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen is adamant that Tracy won't get a penny out of them, unlike the Croppers. She warns Steve that she'll kill him if he has anything more to do with Tracy. Rosie is suffering from first night nerves. Sally tries to gee her up and puts her through her paces in some vocal exercises. Taking the heat off David, Sarah asks Gail to come to her twenty-week scan. Fred tells Shelley off for antagonising customers when she warns Nick and Maria not to steal glasses for their new flat. Kevin argues that Rosie isn't well enough to go to the opening night. Sally is determined that she'll be there but Rosie runs off, upset. Karen confides in Janice that she's worried that Amy will drive a wedge between her and Steve as she grows up.

45x57 Wed 17 Mar, 2004

17 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Liz thinks that Steve is asking for trouble by not telling Karen that he's paying maintenance for Amy. Sally enthusiastically praises Rosie's performance last night, although Rosie thinks the show was rubbish. Todd objects to Gail coming with them to the scan. Gail is hurt to be uninvited, but is delighted when she's given a scan photo of the baby boy as a peace offering. Ken asks Tracy to consider Roy and Hayley as godparents to Amy to make amends for the way she's treated them. She thinks it's a terrible idea and refuses. Sally is extremely unhappy with Ken's review of Grease in the Gazette. Rosie is barely mentioned and her name is misspelt as "Dozi Webster". Tracy tells the Croppers that she accepts Roy's proposition. When Hayley gives her short shrift, Tracy apologises for her past behaviour and asks them to be godparents.

45x58 Fri 19 Mar, 2004

19 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve admits to lying to Karen, but only because he didn't want anything to stop their wedding. She's distraught that she can't trust him again. Ken coldly informs Sally that a correction of the misprint will be in tonight's Gazette. Steve gives Liz a lift to the christening. She begs him to come in with her but he refuses and drives off. Hayley has made a beautiful christening gown for Amy, whilst Roy reads Born Yesterday, a poem by Philip Larkin. Eileen tells Karen that Steve gave Liz a lift. Convinced Steve has gone to the christening, Karen sets off for St. Christopher's Church. Charlie and Shelley flirt. Fred warns Shelley to pull her socks up, as takings are down and her bookkeeping is sloppy. Todd's interview for the hospital porter's job goes well. He celebrates with Karl. Sally is crestfallen when Rosie decides to take Craig to the last night party instead of her.

45x59 Sun 21 Mar, 2004

21 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Blanche bumps into Steve and warns him that Tracy may report Karen to the police. Sally corners Rosie, trying to talk to her about Nicole Farnsworth's next production - Annie. Rosie scoots off, less than interested. Karen orders Steve to get rid of Liz despite the fact that it's Mother's Day. Karen is livid to hear that Liz apologised to Tracy on her behalf. To make matters worse, Karen immediately spots Liz taking Amy for a walk. They trade insults and almost brawl until Steve drags Karen off. Shelley tries to boost trade by offering two drinks for the price of one to all mothers. Everyone takes advantage and Fred gives Shelley another telling off. Tommy and Angela fill Sally in on Rosie and Craig's burgeoning relationship. Sally isn't impressed as she doesn't want Rosie distracted from her quest for stardom. Maya offers to take on Todd's shifts at the corner shop if he gets the hospital porter's job. Sunita dreads the idea.

45x60 Mon 22 Mar, 2004 [Episode 1]

22 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Liz has spent the night at a B&B. Deirdre offers her a hot shower and breakfast. Fred challenges Mike about accepting Penny's help, but not his. Mike assures him that the arrangement with the factory girls is purely business. Charlie and Jason install a radiator for Mrs Fanshaw, who takes a shine to Jason. Charlie leaves Jason to finish the job on his own, and Mrs Fanshaw takes Jason to bed. Liz leaves for Brighton. She makes it clear to Karen that she'll be back to see Steve and her granddaughter and has no intention of losing touch with either of them. Tracy asks Roy and Hayley to babysit Amy. It goes very well, and they arrange to do it again next week. Charlie flirts outrageously with Shelley, watched jealously by Bev. Fred again gives Shelley a talking-to about neglecting other customers. Doreen Heavey looks after Joshua so that Ashley and Claire can spend some time on their own.

45x61 Mon 22 Mar, 2004 [Episode 2]

22 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley shoves Charlie out of the back door of the Rovers, just as Bev comes downstairs. Ashley and Claire are getting passionate in Chester when a phone call from Fred interrupts them. Fred frets that he's left six messages for Penny, but heard nothing. Charlie, Ciaran and Jack give Jason a ribbing about his afternoon delight. Candice worries that Charlie is working Jason too hard as he seems tired. Todd gets the hospital porter's job. He makes it clear to Karl that this isn't the limit of his ambitions. Shelley tells Sunita that she kissed Charlie but is going to give him a wide berth out of loyalty to Bev. Charlie asks Ciaran what his chances are with Shelley - Ciaran points out that Bev is the biggest obstacle. Charlie is stunned to hear about Ciaran's liaison with Bev, but is sworn to secrecy. Steve makes his first payment to Tracy. He reiterates that Karen must never know. Ashley and Claire hit the minibar. Claire drinks too much and falls asleep.

45x62 Wed 24 Mar, 2004

24 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley takes the day off in protest - determined to show Fred who's really in charge. Claire is hung-over and contrite at spoiling the passionate night with Ashley. Ashley assures her that their time will come, although he's shocked at the minibar bill. Fred rants at Bev that he feels let down and betrayed by Mike and Penny. Les is thrilled that Cilla is back home, although she's evasive about her time away. Mike assures Fred that Penny is strictly a friend, and there's nothing going on. Cilla goes on the warpath when Fiz tells her that Les is back with Janice. She warns Janice off her man and they have a hair-pulling catfight until Cilla is finally convinced that Janice doesn't want him. Todd shows Eileen the scan photo. She comments that although it's great to see her future grandchild, she still can't help thinking that Todd isn't fulfilling his potential. For once, he doesn't contradict her. Penny apologises to Fred for missing him and invites him to dinner later in the week.

45x63 Fri 26 Mar, 2004

26 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Bev defends her decision to take the manager's job to Shelley. Shelley isn't buying it and accuses Bev of stitching her up. Shelley goes on strike. Maya turns up for her first day of work at the corner shop. She wonders how Sunita copes with the boredom, and they crack open champagne and chocolates to make the day go quicker. Charlie invites Shelley out for a drink as she's not working. With a look to her mother, she accepts. Bev convinces Fred to give Shelley another chance. Before he has an opportunity to tell her, Shelley launches an attack on him and resigns. Maria has a plan to make sure Ashley can't resist Claire and gives Claire a makeover. Ashley isn't impressed with Claire as the temptress and tells her that it doesn't suit her. She's humiliated and leaves in tears.

45x64 Sun 28 Mar, 2004

28 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley accuses Bev of dishonesty and grubby behaviour over her liaison with Ciaran, whilst Bev is livid with Ciaran for blabbing to Charlie. Fred calls Penny to tell her that he'll be late for dinner as he has a Square Dealers meeting. She asks Mike to come round for a drink before Fred gets there. Ashley explains to Claire that he prefers her as she is, without the vamp act. Maya objects to Tyrone bringing Monica into the corner shop. She makes a sign: "No Dogs Allowed". Dev is reluctant to put it up, but agrees under pressure. Todd and Karl have a drink and discuss their possessive partners. He lies to Sarah about where he's been and tells her that he met up with Jason. Charlie phones Shelley to ask her to join him for a drink, but Bev answers and gives him a mouthful.

45x65 Mon 29 Mar, 2004 [Episode 1]

29 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley decides to keep quiet about Penny and Mike until he's sure something's going on. Bev tries to make peace with Shelley, but she's left frustrated. Katy nags Martin for a night out. Penny invites Fred for a meal, with the intention of telling him that she can't marry him. Maya tries to make her mark at the corner shop, much to Dev's disgruntlement. Ashley quizzes Mike about Penny, but Mike gives nothing away. Sarah moans to Gail about the amount of time she's spending on her own. Gail offers to babysit Bethany so that Sarah can do something for herself. David and Martin both try to persuade Nick to make up with Gail.

45x66 Mon 29 Mar, 2004 [Episode 2]

29 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Mike persuades Fred that he'd been at Penny's house dropping off tax records. Mike rings Penny to get their stories straight. When Fred starts to breach the subject of marriage, she feigns another migraine and cuts their evening short. Karl confesses that he fancies Todd. Sarah's horrified to see Karl's injuries and invites him to stay for a few days. Katy's miffed when he turns down her invitation. Nick and Gail make up. Ciaran's relieved to see that Shelley hasn't let on to Sunita about he and Bev. Charlie braves the Rovers - as expected Bev and Ciaran give him a hard time for blabbing about them. Bev turns Cilla down when she asks if she has any vacancies for bar staff. Charlie wants to know where he stands with Shelley. She asks him to be patient as things are difficult at the moment, but promises it won't be forever.

45x67 Wed 31 Mar, 2004

31 March, 2004 8:00 pm

Claire doesn't turn up for work the next day. Todd's uneasy with Karl's close proximity in the flat. Claire's spent the night at the salon flat - she tells Fiz that she won't be walked over any more. Cilla is taken on by landlord Ted Armley as senior part-time barmaid at the Turk's Head. She buys a load of new clothes to celebrate. Ashley goes to see Claire at the salon flat. She accuses him of being scared of his feelings. He strongly denies it and they kiss - they finally go to bed. Katy goes with Karl to get his stuff from Robbie Winch's flat - she's ready for confrontation, but Robbie wasn't in. Bev and Charlie snipe at each other over the bar - despite herself, Bev is rattled. Fred goes off to an offal-traders dinner dance, insisting that an embarrassed Penny keeps Mike company in the Rovers.

45x68 Fri 2 Apr, 2004

02 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Maya is suspicious of Dev's shady dealings. Tracy tries to get a babysitter, so that she can go out. Maya asks Sunita about Dev's cousin, Naveen. Robbie, Karl's ex boyfriend, confronts Martin. Robbie thinks that Martin is the man that Karl is having an affair with. Fred is upset when Penny rejects his marriage proposal.

45x69 Sun 4 Apr, 2004

04 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Bev isn't happy about being the new manager of the Rovers. Ashley tells Claire that Penny rejected Fred's wedding proposal. Shelley and Bev aren't talking to each other. Bethany and pregnant Sarah wash Karl's car. Todd isn't happy when he sees how friendly Sarah and Karl are. Maya is suspicious when Dev returns with a holdall. She is annoyed when Dev won't tell her what's in the holdall. While having a meal, Ashley and Claire give Mike daggers.

45x70 Mon 5 Apr, 2004 [Episode 1]

05 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Ken arrives at No.7 to babysit Amy. Blanche is put out that Tracy didn't ask her to do it. Maya is worried to hear that Naveen has disappeared leaving them with the watches. Things start to get on top of Bev at the Rovers, as she's snappy with Betty and Ciaran. Two policemen come to the corner shop in search of Dev. They question him about Naveen and he agrees to go with them to the police station. Fiz is puzzled to receive a credit card statement for £237. She applied for a card, but it never arrived. Betty asks Fred to have a word with Bev and Shelley as she's worried about the state of the pub. DS Duncan returns to the shop with a search warrant. Betty and Bev exchange words - Betty resigns and storms out, leaving Bev more short-handed than ever. Bev is grateful when Ciaran offers her his support. Tracy phones Ken to tell him that she's delayed by a rush funeral job, but she's really in a wine bar with Matthew Young, a handsome driver from work.

45x71 Mon 5 Apr, 2004 [Episode 2]

05 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred is horrified to hear from Ciaran that he's been sacked for not sleeping with Bev. When Ciaran threatens a tribunal, Fred resolves to get him his job back. Maya tells DS Duncan that Dev was with her the previous night. The police want to look inside the holdall that Maya is walking out with but she informs them that the search warrant only covers the shop and not her personal belongings. Bev tells Fred that sacking Ciaran was a joke that backfired. On Fred's insistence, she grudgingly apologises to Ciaran and he's reinstated. Ciaran refuses to start work straight away, so Bev is left struggling on her own in the busy bar. Maya has taken the holdall to Dev's flat and threatens to finish with him unless he hands the watches over to the police. He refuses, as it involves his whole family, and he can't betray them. He asks her to trust him, and promises to get rid of the watches. Fiz is convinced that Candice stole her credit card.

45x72 Wed 7 Apr, 2004

07 April, 2004 8:00 pm

When Fiz finds out that Candice didn't steal her credit card, she begins to suspect that it was Maria. Ken babysits Amy, while Tracy supposedly goes to work in the florist. Fred gets Bev and Shelley together to try and make them sort things out. Blanche walks in on Tracy and a man, called Matthew, kissing. Bev and Shelley both arrange to leave Weatherfield. What the mother and daughter don't know is that they're going to the same place. When they realize the situation, they laugh it off, make up, and return to the Rovers.

45x73 Fri 9 Apr, 2004

09 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Since neither Bev, nor Shelley want to be manager, Fred appoints Ciaran. Kirk begins to realize who was the person who stole Fiz's credit card. Todd take Sarah and Bethany to the seaside for the day when he gets his wages. He also suggests that he should get Sarah an engagement ring. Todd also announces that he's going to Karl's birthday party in the gay bar, which she would like to go to. Fiz is extremely angry when she finds out that her own mother, Cilla, stole her credit card. Jason makes a pass at Gail, which she quickly stops.

45x74 Sun 11 Apr, 2004

11 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Nick, Sarah, Todd and David agree to all pay towards Gail's birthday present. They've decided to get a professional family portrait done for her. Fiz decides not to turn her mother into the police for credit card fraud. Chesney overhears his mother talking to Uncle Ronnie on the phone. He realizes that his mother is cheating on Les. When Chesney confronts his mother, she tells him that if he tells Les, Les will throw them out and she will put Chesney in a home. What will Chesney do? Gail and Charlie wind Jason up about him making a pass at Gail.

45x75 Mon 12 Apr, 2004 [Episode 1]

12 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla again threatens Chesney with being put into care if he tells Les about "uncle Ronnie". Todd is embarrassed when it's clear to Karl how much he's spent on an expensive shirt for his birthday present. Maya leaves work early to get ready for that night's engagement party. Chesney sees her angrily shooing Monica away from her car. Cilla softens when it's clear that Chesney is terrified of Ronnie and assures him they're staying put for now. Tyrone has lost Monica - she was last seen chasing a squirrel on the Red Rec. Candice has found out from Audrey about Jason's pass at Gail and clouts him with a tea tray. When Jason admits having sex with a customer, she furiously dumps him. Dev is puzzled to find Maya vacuuming her car. She explains that some of the party food spilled.

45x76 Mon 12 Apr, 2004 [Episode 2]

12 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd sees Sarah and Katy approaching as he's snogging Karl. He pushes Karl away, and the girls are none the wiser. Sally produces a brochure for the Northern Drama Academy - she's determined to fulfil all of Rosie's potential, although Kevin rejects the idea outright. Chesney tells a worried Tyrone that he saw Maya shouting at Monica. As Sarah dances happily, Karl confronts Todd about the kiss. Todd is scared and confused, but admits that it meant something to him. Todd fixes his gaze on Karl as Karl is the centre of attention. Unable to take any more, Todd leaves, dragging a disgruntled Sarah with him. Todd tells Sarah that he was uncomfortable in the gay bar, given his past history with Nick. She ends up apologising to him for forcing him to go, which only adds to his guilt and he breaks down in tears. Kevin is perturbed when Tommy asks him if he's had a word with Rosie about the birds and the bees (given her relationship with Craig).

45x77 Wed 14 Apr, 2004

14 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd's still in turmoil but is fussing over Sarah to assuage his guilt. Tyrone's determined to prove that Maya had something to do with Monica's disappearance. Jack advises him to proceed with caution. Sally rhapsodises about the fabulous facilities at the Northern Drama Academy. Kevin tells her to forget it, once he sees that the fees are £1,500 a term. Martin lends David £30 to buy Gail a special birthday present. Vera lets slip to Maya that Chesney was Tyrone's witness to her supposed crime. Sally fires Rosie up about the Drama Academy and enlists her help to talk Kevin round. Kevin immediately sees through their plan, and stands firm. Todd assures Karl that he doesn't regret their kiss. Candice is love-struck when she meets Tim Marsden, the new shampoo rep from Brotherton's. Maya shouts Tyrone's case against her down, quoting Chesney as a wholly unreliable witness. A doubt forms in Dev's mind about Maya's part in Monica's disappearance.

45x78 Fri 16 Apr, 2004

16 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah's giddy with excitement at her new engagement ring. Sally practices the Drama Academy open day interview with Rosie. Dev's uneasy as Maya continues with the story that she killed Monica. Candice looks forward to her date with Tim Marsden. Gail is thrilled to find her family gathered for the surprise portrait. A man from Levenshulme responds to Tyrone's fly poster for Monica. Tyrone has to apologise to Maya, but it emerges that the dog isn't Monica after all. Gail gets maudlin as she remembers the last family photo had Richard in it. Sarah assures her that nobody present will ever let her down. Todd is trapped with the happy family. Karl steals a kiss from Todd and he's once again thrown into confusion

45x79 Sun 18 Apr, 2004

18 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Vera's after Jack for a little Sunday love-in. He spends the day avoiding her, but when she threatens to get the doctors to look at his "pipes", he has to surrender. David has spent the night at Katy and Martin's flat. Gail goes round to apologise, but he gives her short shrift. Kevin gets the cold shoulder from Sally and Rosie, but he's adamant that he can't afford the Drama Academy, and he doesn't want Rosie to go there anyway. Mike tells Penny that he's not sure he'll go back to work once the insurance money comes through. David is in no hurry to leave Martin's. Katy and Martin leave him alone in the flat for the afternoon, in the hope he'll get bored and go home. Sally raves to Rita about the Drama Academy.

45x80 Mon 19 Apr, 2004 [Episode 1]

19 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah's worried that Todd hasn't been himself lately. Audrey advises her to forget her responsibilities for a while and to have fun with Todd. Sally decides that Rosie needs some promotional photographs. Sally will take them before Rosie's dance class that evening - leaving Rosie no time to do her homework. A smitten Candice falls for Tim Marsden's lame excuse and agrees to meet him for a drink. Kevin takes a hard line with Sally, insisting that they decide Rosie's future together. Karl calls round to the flat to get Todd to face up to his feelings. Todd is about to be seduced by Karl's words when Sarah interrupts them. She's pulled a sickie from work and insists that a reluctant Todd do the same. Todd is torn when Karl makes it clear that he'll be waiting for him in the Rovers. Dev's suspicions are raised again when Maya gives him grief for putting up a Monica poster in the corner shop.

45x81 Mon 19 Apr, 2004 [Episode 2]

19 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd messes Karl around when he tells him that he'll spend the afternoon with him, but then can't bring himself to lie to Sarah. Todd runs back to the Rovers to try to placate Karl, but is dismayed to find that he has already left. Maya admits to Dev that she kidnapped Monica and dumped her miles away. Sally conducts Rosie's photo session but is frustrated by Kevin's negative attitude. Rosie skips her dance class to go to Craig's house to do their homework. Angela orders a reluctant Tommy to have a word with Craig about being careful now he has a girlfriend. Candice gets rid of Fiz when Tim Marsden wants to stay in and have a drink. Fiz tells Candice off for not valuing herself when she goes to bed with Tim. Dev persuades Maya that they have to try and find Monica.

45x82 Wed 21 Apr, 2004

21 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd won't talk to Sarah about what's wrong with him. Sophie spills the beans about Rosie. Rosie says she was with David but Sally sniffs out the truth and Craig has to admit everything. Sally tells Craig that she has no intention of letting him drag her daughter down. Karl shows off about his night with a rugby player. Todd can't hide his distress. Sally has a go at Tommy for letting Craig run wild, insulting the Harris family in general. Todd can't bring himself to go home and lets himself into Eileen's house. Sensing that Todd needs to talk, Eileen gets rid of Jason. Mike's insurance company finally pays up and he tells Fiz that he'll be opening up the factory. Candice is disappointed to hear that Tim Marsden will be going on a ten-day skiing trip. Audrey is convinced that he must be married.

45x83 Fri 23 Apr, 2004

23 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Eileen is stunned when Todd reveals the true nature of his feelings, but Todd is in for a shock too when he hears his mum's surprising advice about what he should do. Todd confides in his mum that he thinks he is going to make a go of it with Sarah, for Bethany and the new baby's sake. Eileen advises him that she thinks this is the wrong move. Her attitude towards Sarah and his expected child shock Todd. The pair disagree, and their chat descends into a slanging match. Todd resolves to make a go of his relationship with Sarah. Has Todd finally made his choice? Sarah turns to Gail and Audrey for support. Sarah feels that Todd should be talking to her instead of Eileen. Audrey reassures her worried granddaughter that Sarah must be open and honest with Todd about her feelings and needs. Sarah resolves to talk to Todd, unaware of the ticking time bomb waiting to explode under their relationship. Kevin undermines Sally's authority. Rosie is upset at having to dump Craig. She is also uns

45x84 Sun 25 Apr, 2004

25 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah is dumfounded when she wakes to find Todd in an apologetic mood. He reassures her that everything is fine between them, and in a bid to prove to Sarah that he is committed to their relationship suggests they set a date for their wedding. How does this summer sound? The pair soon set about letting their respective families know about their impending nuptials. Upon hearing the news, Gail immediately invites Eileen round to start discussing plans. Todd panics, knowing all too well that Eileen is set against letting her confused son marry Sarah. Will Eileen be able to keep her counsel or will she reveal all in a bid to stop the wedding? And is Sarah's young life about to be turned into turmoil again? With her big audition only days away, Rosie Webster is being put under increasing pressure by her overbearing mother, Sally. Ken's experience is called upon when Sally swallows her pride and enlists his help in order to pick out a show-stopping recital that will enable her daughter's ta

45x85 Mon 26 Apr, 2004 [Episode 1]

26 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah's rushed to hospital by ambulance and is beside herself with worry. Gail, Audrey and Todd try to calm her down. Todd's guilty thinking that all the grief he's given Sarah recently may be the cause. When the midwife manages to locate the baby's heartbeat Sarah is overcome with relief. Todd hates himself when he admits to Eileen that for just a split second he thought it would be better if the baby had died as it would have sorted out all his problems. Rosie hides her love bite under a scarf, pretending it's a fashion statement. Sally likens the scarf to the one worn by Isadora Duncan. Jack and Tyrone name the puppy Schmeichel. Tyrone is delighted when a bedraggled Monica turns up at the back door. Vera is horrified at the thought of two dogs in the house. Eileen insists that Todd must stop living a lie, but Todd is adamant that he must do what's right and stand by Sarah and the baby.

45x86 Mon 26 Apr, 2004 [Episode 2]

26 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Eileen wants to know from Karl what's going on and whether Todd is really gay or not. Karl won't be drawn but is delighted when Eileen lets slip that Todd is in love with him. Ashley comes clean with Fred and admits that he knew about Mike and Penny and that it's been going on for ages. Fred is hurt and upset. Vera tells Tyrone that Schmeichel has eaten one of her stockings and that one of the dogs has got to go or Tyrone will have to leave. Sally is horrified to discover Rosie's love bite and annoyed to hear that she's still going out with Craig. Angry Fred pays Mike a visit and discovers that Penny is locked in the bathroom. He tells Mike that he valued him as a friend and feels betrayed. Mike is guilt-ridden. Sally grounds Rosie and sends her up to her room. Craig thinks Rosie has stood him up. Todd calls round to Karl's and apologises for being off with him. He insists that it's Sarah that he wants but Karl tells him that he's just fooling himself.

45x87 Wed 28 Apr, 2004

28 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally's continued obsession with Rosie's future continues to cause problems for the Webster household. The determined mum is even scrimping and saving on household goods in order to save money, much to Kevin's dismay. In an act of desperation, she approaches a local entrepreneur to enquire if he would be interested in sponsoring Rosie to attend drama school. Mike's answer is not exactly what Sally was looking for and when he flippantly offers Rosie an audition on one his sewing machines, Sally's snobbish response is overheard and leads to a public slanging match with another one of Weatherfield's residents. It seems Sally is prepared to sacrifice both friends and family in her pursuit of stardom for her much maligned daughter. How long will it be before those around her reach breaking point? Todd is in turmoil. After spending the night with Karl, Eileen's son's mind is even more mixed up than ever. Sarah is being allowed home from hospital today and has been told she must take it easy

45x88 Fri 30 Apr, 2004 [Episode 1]

30 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Chesney overhears Cilla making a date with "uncle Ronnie". Cilla threatens him that if he blabs to Les he'll end up back in care. Cilla lies to Les saying that she's going to spend a few days with a girlfriend, Sandra Hudson. Claire tells Ashley they're having tea at her mum's. Ashley's nervous. Sally gets Rosie, dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz to perform "Over the Rainbow" for her and Kevin. Kevin is surprised at how good she is. Fiz spots Chesney on the street looking upset when he should be at school. Todd calls round to see Karl at the nurses home. He admits that he can't face coming clean with Sarah although it's Karl he really wants. Todd's ashamed on realising that he's prepared to lead a double life. Fiz discovers Chesney in her flat. He explains that Cilla had a copy of Kirk's key made "for emergencies". Fiz is suspicious.

45x89 Fri 30 Apr, 2004 [Episode 2]

30 April, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally's mortified at what she's done. She tries to apologise but Rosie slams out of the house. Pouring her heart out to Craig, Rosie's devastated when he finishes with her saying that he snogged another girl called Lisa. To cheer Chesney up, Les arranges with Jack for Schmeichel the puppy to come and live with them. Kevin makes Sally see how selfish she's been. Sally insists that she only wanted the best for Rosie as she doesn't want her to end up stuck in a back street terrace. Chesney's delighted to see Schmeichel again. Fiz worries about what Tyrone will say. Nervous Ashley goes for tea at Claire's mum's house. Yvonne Casey gets him drunk on purpose and then quizzes him closely about Maxine and his feelings towards Claire. Ashley leaves upset.

45x90 Sun 2 May, 2004

02 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Claire confides in Maria and Candice about how badly her mother treated Ashley the night before. Mike tries to make amends with Fred by playing golf with him. Fred meets a friend of Mike's (Dennis) while playing golf and he introduces him to a way of meeting nice people. When Les asks Cilla about Ronnie, she denies that anything is going on between them. Cilla threatens Chesney to say nothing. When Les asks Chesney about Ronnie, he admits that his mum is having an affair with Ronnie.

45x91 Mon 3 May, 2004

03 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla keeps calm and states that Chesney is just making it up because she threatened Schmeichel. She nevertheless manages to make it clear to Chesney that he'd better alter his story. Les asks the others to leave him and Cilla alone while they discuss the situation. Cilla smiles, thinking she's over the worst. Fred tells Dennis Stokes that he's a lucky man but he's still sharp with Mike. Tim Marsden phones Candice and says his plane has landed and he'll be round to see her tonight. Cilla tells Les that Ronnie is just a friend but he's not fooled and tells Cilla to pack her bags. Yvonne Casey calls round on Ashley, saying that she's heard that Claire is moving in and she wants to "inspect the premises". She makes it clear that her attitude to Ashley hasn't changed. Fred learns from Dennis how to find an Asian bride on the internet. Maria tells Audrey that she's hinted to Nick that she wants him to arrange something for her twenty-first birthday.

45x92 Wed 5 May, 2004

05 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz desperately tries to get in touch with Cilla but her mobile is switched off and she has no idea what to do. Chesney spends the night at Rita's flat, and she treats him to breakfast at the cafe. Fred begins toying with the idea of getting a computer claiming it is for Joshua's benefit. Mike is desperate to get the factory finished a soon as possible so he offers Charlie £1,500 to get extra help and finish it a week early. Rita goes round to No.5 to try and convince Les to take Chesney in. He is not keen on the idea and claims that Chesney is not his responsibility any more. Todd breaks off arrangements with Karl and is upset when Karl announces that he'll go out anyway and hopefully find himself somebody who is available.

45x93 Fri 7 May, 2004

07 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Chesney settles in at No.5. Nick calls in at the salon with Maria's birthday present. She attempts to hide her disappointment at the cheap necklace. They begin to worry that not enough invitations to the party have gone out. Vera and Jack argue about having cauliflower cheese for dinner and Jack makes a quick getaway to the Rovers for a hotpot. Mike gives the factory girls their jobs back and asks them to come in and quickly finish off an order for time and a half. He brings forward the ready date for the factory yet again for Charlie, who promises it will be complete. Maria is not impressed with her party as not many people turn up and those that do include Jack, Audrey and Martin. Karl gets drunk and spends the evening teasing Todd.

45x94 Sun 9 May, 2004

09 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Katy has been worrying about what Karl implied the night before so arranges to meet him in the cafe to talk about it. Karl laughs it off insisting it was a joke and nothing is going on. Katy is still suspicious. Mike thanks the factory girls for their hard work and sticking with him. The girls are pleased to be back. Jack and Vera bicker about not appreciating each other. Maria announces her engagement to a shocked Claire and Candice. Todd and Sarah join Karl and Katy in the cafe, Katy looks for any signs of an affair between the boys but they seem innocent.

45x95 Mon 10 May, 2004 [Episode 1]

10 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Karl phones Todd and is flustered when Sarah answers his mobile. Martin feels insecure with Katy and asks if she is annoyed with him leaving the party early, she assures him that everything is great between them, she's just worried about exams. Fred reminisces about being young with Claire and Ashley. Katy tries to find out if Sarah suspects anything but she just tells Katy that Todd is tired out from doing night shifts. The factory girls tease Janice about Les when he asks her for a drink in the Rovers. Chesney truants from school and spends the day at No.5 watching the TV with Schmeichel. Les comes home from work and thinking that Chesney has been to school, he rewards him with some sweets. He puts Janice's photo back on the mantelpiece and excitedly gets ready for his date.

45x96 Mon 10 May, 2004 [Episode 2]

10 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd bundles Karl and his clothes into Bethany's room just as Sarah walks in. She is not feeling well and doesn't suspect a thing. As Todd attempts to hide their beer glasses, Sarah heads for Bethany's room to get her a clean top. Todd panics and smashes a glass cutting his finger and drawing her away from Bethany's room. Fiz collects Chesney from No.5 as he's staying with her for the night to enable Les to go out with Janice. Kirk is disappointed as hoped to get Fiz all to himself. As Sarah eventually goes into her bedroom for a lie down, Karl makes a run for it and he only just makes it out the door without being caught.

45x97 Wed 12 May, 2004

12 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah feels that something is not quite right between her and Todd. Les excitedly tells Kirk about his kiss the night before and asks Kirk to go out tonight so he has the place to himself. Karen and Fiz quiz Janice over what happened the night before. Todd is walking on eggshells at work petrified that Katy may have told Martin. Janice confesses to Karen about Les and their kiss. She thinks it was a mistake so she makes arrangements with Les to go round that evening to tell him so. Les thinks he is on a promise and looks forward to the night ahead. Katy is still playing games and goes round to visit Sarah. She suggests that maybe instead of getting married Sarah and Todd should just continue living together as they are so young, but Sarah insists it's what Todd wants and they are the perfect family.

45x98 Fri 14 May, 2004

14 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Audrey goes round to see Sarah and Todd and offers them a hand with paying for the wedding as she wants them to have a special day. Sarah is delighted. Claire is planning a fancy meal for Ashley but Fiz believes it is for her. Claire is getting increasingly fed up of living in the flat and being the only one to clear up. Janice sneaks out of No.5 after their night of passion, much to Kirk's surprise. Kevin has a go at Sally for neglecting Sophie as she complains that Sophie went to Tyrone for help with her spelling instead of her own mother. Ashley continues to worry about Fred's health as he goes out jogging. Rita gives Chesney some crisps in The Kabin but when he drops them, Norris accuses him of stealing them. Rita jumps to his defence.

45x99 Sun 16 May, 2004

16 May, 2004 8:00 pm

A furious Claire returns from Ashley's house to find Fiz and Kirk emerging from her bedroom and the flat in a complete tip. Todd guiltily breaks down in tears as Sarah asks if she has upset him. He assures her that he is just overwhelmed and confused. Sarah comforts him. Dennis Stokes and Stacy plan her first meeting with Fred as "Orchid Pattaya". Candice and Fiz are delighted to come home to a clean flat but that soon changes to fury as they realise that Claire has dumped all the dirty dishes and rubbish in their beds. A row blazes and erupts between them resulting in Claire threatening to leave if they don't change their ways. Karl sadly tells Katy that it is all over between him and Todd as he chooses Sarah over him.

45x100 Mon 17 May, 2004 [Episode 1]

17 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley reminds Bev that she is going out on a date with Charlie tonight. Bev becomes slightly cautious but Shelley thinks that she is just being over-protective. Ashley catches Fred eating a full English breakfast and asks whether his fitness drive is over or not. Ashley is worried but Fred explains that he can't change who he is. Claire, Fiz and Candice are getting ready to go out but Claire is more concerned with sorting out domestic tasks and decides that there should be a draw to see who does what. Candice draws washing-up and tries to get out of it but can't. Sophie is plotting with Rosie to stop Sally going swimming with her and Rosie doesn't want her to go to parents' evening either. They ask Kevin to help but he says that she is only doing it because she cares. Ashley tells Claire that he suspects that something is seriously wrong with Fred and this upsets Claire.

45x101 Mon 17 May, 2004 [Episode 2]

17 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred and Orchid Pattaya take a taxi back to Coronation Street. Shelley is in the Rovers having been stood up by Charlie. Jason tells her that he is working late. Patrick announces in the Rovers that Fred has got a new girlfriend. Fred takes Orchid to meet Ashley, Claire and Joshua. Ashley is taken aback and fears the worst. Maria and Fiz arrive home to find Candice and Tim Marsden in the flat. Maria finds a wedding ring in his jacket pocket. Fred introduces Orchid to all at the Rovers and a hush descends. Ciaran asks whether he can cope or not. Kirk begins to pick up on her Lancashire accent. At parents' evening, most teachers say that Rosie could do better but Mr Cotton says she is the best in class at maths. Sally thinks that this could be a career for her.

45x102 Wed 19 May, 2004

19 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley questions Fred about Orchid Pattaya and how much it is costing him. He says that Fred will get hurt and asks him to be careful. Orchid is working on a stall at Levenshulme Market, seemingly her normal job, and Dennis Stokes suggests they get what they can off Fred. Sunita says that what Bev did to Shelley was awful and that she needs to speak to Charlie. Shelley is not going to chase after him though. Deirdre tips Charlie off about giving Shelley flowers as an apology. Bev says to Shelley that she won't let Charlie mess her about but Shelley thinks it's because he dumped her. Fred is courting Orchid. He gives her a diamond brooch as a gift. Tim Marsden arrives at the salon for Candice only to find that Jemma Marsden, his wife, has followed him.

45x103 21st May 2004

21 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley tells Fred that Orchid Pattaya is after his money. Fred is off his food and Claire thinks he may be in love. Betty and Harry think that Shelley has stayed the night with Charlie. They try to cover up for her but Ciaran tells Bev who says she couldn't care less. Charlie offers to make toast for Shelley. They decide to spend the day together. Martin wants a private word with Todd. Gail and Sarah leave them to chat. Ashley is worried that Fred may propose to Orchid as he has done it many times before. Martin tells Todd that he is willing to help with the baby financially. Todd is relieved that is all he wants to talk about. Fred meets Dennis Stokes and is distraught about Orchid. Dennis suggests giving her money to send to her family in Thailand. A fee of £5,000 is agreed.

45x104 Sun 23 May, 2004

23 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah is surprised when Todd suddenly has to leave the flat. Claire suggests that Ashley lay off Fred for a while. Ashley tells Fred the problem is because they don't know Orchid Pattaya. Todd goes to see Karl and says that he has been thinking about him. Shelley tries to find out who Bev has been out with. Bev won't say as she doesn't need Shelley's approval. Todd is confused about Karl and Sarah. Karl tells him it is down to him. Roy and Hayley take Amy out for a few hours. Blanche is not happy with Tracy for allowing it. Ashley and Claire cook for Fred and Orchid. Gail and Audrey ponder Sarah's wedding. Sarah tells them that Todd will be back for dinner. Karl won't be shared with Sarah, he won't be second prize and he tells Todd to leave. Audrey announces with Gail that they will pay for a nice wedding. They decide to look at St. Christopher's Church. Ken and Deirdre think that they spotted Bev at the cinema last night - Bev says they were mistaken.

45x105 Mon 24 May, 2004 [Episode 1]

24 May, 2004 8:00 pm

As Todd's news that he's gay sinks in, Sarah's in a state of shock. Todd confesses to his affair with Karl and Sarah becomes angry. Fred's worried that Ashley has upset Orchid Pattaya. Emily's impressed when Norris talks to Schmeichel over the wall and manages to quieten him down. Sally tells Rita how she dreamt that Rosie was the youngest person from Weatherfield High to attend Oxford University. Sally decides that Rosie is going to private school to fulfil her potential and she gets the literature on Oakhill School but Kevin's opposed to the idea. Dennis Stokes persuades Fred that he should buy Orchid some expensive jewellery. Harry becomes suspicious and follows Dennis to Levenshulme Market. Harry overhears Dennis and Orchid gloat over how they're taking Fred for a ride. Sarah packs her things and leaves with Bethany. Todd breaks down and sobs his heart out.

45x106 Mon 24 May, 2004 [Episode 2]

24 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred's delighted when Orchid turns up. Ashley apologises to her and Fred's pleased. Sarah returns home to Gail and sobbing, tells Gail what's happened. Gail tries to comfort her but is horrified to learn that Eileen already knew. Sarah's inconsolable and tries to stop Gail from storming round to see Eileen but she's determined. Todd turns up at Eileen's and pours his heart out. Harry tells Ashley and Claire that Orchid is really a seller on Levenshulme Market. Fred proposes to Orchid who accepts - Fred's delighted. Gail marches round to Eileen's and bangs on the door. Todd's distraught. Sally's determined that Rosie's going to Oakhill School and knowing it'll be expensive declares she's going to take a look at the garage books. Gail and Eileen have a slanging match on the street which results in a fight. Todd has to pull them apart. Jason walks up and is shocked to find out that Todd is gay.

45x107 Mon 24 May, 2004 [Episode 3]

24 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Gail's furious with Nick for not telling her of his suspicions about Todd. Eileen overhears Les slagging off Todd to Steve and Patrick and calling him a pansy. Todd's upset that Jason's avoiding him. Ashley and Claire set Fred up and take him to Levenshulme Market where Orchid Pattaya works. Fred's devastated when he realises that she and Dennis Stokes were ripping him off, that her real name is Stacy Hilton and she's never even been to Thailand. Sarah's grateful when Katy calls. Katy feels guilty as she knew about Todd and Karl long before Sarah but she keeps quiet. Norris and Emily tell Les that Chesney's been playing truant. Chesney explains that he didn't want Schmeichel to be lonely. Les says the dog will have to go. Chesney's heartbroken. Sally declares that the garage is overstaffed and changes will have to be made. Sarah's shocked when Gail suggests she should have an HIV test. Todd tries to talk to Sarah but she pushes him away.

45x108 Fri 28 May, 2004 [Episode 1]

28 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Eileen tells Jason that they should support Todd but he refuses to listen. At the cab office, Eileen unburdens herself to Steve. Audrey tries to reassure Sarah that she will love the baby when it is born, even if the relationship was a sick joke. Later Martin and Gail help Sarah clear the flat as she is moving back home. Todd appears but Martin throws him out. Fred admits that he was wrong to Ashley and Claire. Later in the Rovers, Fred apologises and thanks Harry for his help as "Inspector Flagg". Fred asks for it to be kept secret. Fred then upbraids Mike for introducing Dennis Stokes and Stacy Hilton to him. Mike admits that he helped Dennis get into the golf club. Les is trying to ensure that Chesney goes to school. Fiz and Kirk take Schmeichel to the kennels to live and Chesney is told that it is for his own good. At Levenshulme Market, Fred and "Inspector Flagg, with friends in CID" meet Dennis - they are all looking for Stacy.

45x109 Fri 28 May, 2004 [Episode 2]

28 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz and Janice explain to Chesney that if he doesn't go to school the social worker will put him back in care. Sarah goes to see the vicar to cancel her wedding. She pours her heart out to him, but when he suggests she should try and forgive Todd she becomes angry. Les and Chesney, who's playing truant again, are watching TV when social worker Viv Wright calls round. She's concerned that Cilla has gone and says she'll have to look into Chesney's case. Jason turns up to collect his stuff. Todd pleads with him to hear his side of the story. Eventually Jason relents. Chesney pleads with Les not to let Social Services take him away. Les promises to protect him. Sarah calls round to No.11 with Bethany.

45x110 Sun 30 May, 2004

30 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd's fretting about never seeing his baby or Bethany. Fiz finds out about the visit from Viv Wright and blames herself for not being there and taking better care of Chesney. Steve tells Karen that he's got someone interested in buying No.11. Karen's delighted but Steve feels guilty and doesn't know how he's going to tell Eileen. Fiz gets a call from the social worker. She's terrified they're going to try and take Chesney away. Les blames Norris for shopping them to social services. Norris denies it but Les refuses to listen. Tracy announces that she and Amy are going to stay with Peter in Portsmouth for a few weeks. Katy confesses to Martin that she knew that Todd was gay and was having a relationship with Karl long ago. Martin's furious and a row ensues. Childish Katy can't understand why he's so angry and storms out. Martin realises this is the end of their relationship.

45x111 Mon 31 May, 2004 [Episode 1]

31 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Tommy's delighted to have Katy back home and fusses round her. Deirdre and Blanche see Tracy off to Portsmouth. Mike's nephew, Danny Baldwin arrives on the street. Mike signs over half of Underworld to Danny and introduces him to the girls as their new boss. Sarah goes back to work at the cafe. Todd orders a breakfast but is embarrassed when Vera refuses to serve him. The factory girls fancy Danny and they instantly warm to him. He nicknames Janice "Lippy" and Karen "Bolshie". Danny gets the girls to work at double the speed as he's promised a client they would finish his order that afternoon. Fiz gets a visit from social worker Viv Wright. Fiz impresses her with the rotas she's drawn up for collecting Chesney from school. However, it all goes wrong when Chesney arrives back from school saying that it's half-term and school is shut. Danny reverses his car into Les's taxi. Les threatens him and Danny punches Les.

45x112 Mon 31 May, 2004 [Episode 2]

31 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah is taken to hospital in a taxi with Eileen. Todd pours his heart out to Sunita and is grateful that she's still his friend. Danny chats up Sunita. She finds him attractive. Viv Wright the social worker calls to see Fiz, Les and Chesney. They're delighted when she says that Chesney can continue to live with them for the time being. Gail arrives at the hospital and is told that Sarah's suffering from internal bleeding. A repo man under instruction from Whitechapel Garments turns up to take his car away. Danny has to hand over the keys as the factory girls watch on. Eileen blames Karl for causing Todd so much heartache. Karl's surprised to learn that Todd's come out but denies that it's his fault. Katy pleads with Martin to give her another chance. He relents and as they kiss Katy switches off his mobile so they won't be interrupted.

45x113 Mon 31 May, 2004 [Episode 3]

31 May, 2004 8:00 pm

Gail flies at Todd blaming him for Sarah's condition. Audrey pulls her off and calms her down. Martin answers the door to Nick and David who tell him what's happened to Sarah. Martin's furious to find that Katy switched his mobile off and orders her to get out. Katy's devastated. Steve's sold No.11. Karen's delighted but Steve's worried about telling Eileen. Danny offers to buy the girls drinks in the Rovers to thank them for all their hard work. Tommy's furious when Katy arrives back home in tears saying Martin's thrown her out again. Martin rushes to the hospital where he tries to comfort Gail. Audrey vents her spleen on Todd when she finds him being comforted by Karl. Shelley tells Charlie that she wants them to try again. Charlie's pleased.

45x114 Wed 2 Jun, 2004

02 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Todd's delighted at the birth of his baby but upset that they won't let him see him without Sarah's permission. Sally's determined to turn the garage into a gold mine to raise money to send the girls to Oakhill School and suggests various improvements they could make. Kevin's fed up with her interfering. Mike's impressed that Danny's got the girls eating out of his hand. Blanche is convinced that Tracy's going to stay in Portsmouth and as she doesn't want to live alone she moves back into No.1 with Ken and Deirdre. Todd visits Sarah in hospital but she screams at him to go away and security hustle him out. Todd's brokenhearted and desperate to see baby Billy. Sonia and Bev try to chat up Danny but he's only interested in Sunita. The baby's condition worsens.

45x115 Fri 4 Jun, 2004 [Episode 1]

04 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah's distraught at losing the baby. Gail and Audrey try to comfort her. Eileen and Jason try to support Todd who's grief-stricken as he never even saw his own son alive. The factory girls give Danny some lip but Karen takes it too far and gets a rollicking. Sarah registers the baby's birth as "Platt" but insists that Todd registers the death. She refuses to give the baby a first name. Fred suggests Ashley should buy something gold to go on Claire's finger. Ashley buys her a canary! Danny agrees to rent No.7 from Blanche for six months. Maya discovers that Dev's forty and not thirty-nine as he led her to believe. She insists they both go for a health check. Dev's not happy. Sunita agrees to a date with Danny. Gail calls to see Todd and to appease her own guilt gives him a photo of his baby.

45x116 Fri 4 Jun, 2004 [Episode 2]

04 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Kevin, Tommy and Tyrone are fed up with Sally for taking on too many jobs at the garage - they all have to work late. Sarah refuses to think about the baby's funeral and instead focuses on Bethany's forthcoming birthday. Todd continues to blame himself for the baby's death. Dev's annoyed when a professional clown called Boffo, whose van is in for repairs at the garage, continually calls him "Dave". Maya tells Dev that she's naked under her coat. Dev can barely control himself. Bev and Sonia are jealous when Danny takes Sunita out for dinner. Danny regales her with amusing stories about his family. Patrick startles Maya and she spills a drink down her coat. He tries to remove it but Maya slaps him and he realises that she's naked underneath. Sally shows Kevin the flyers she's had made for the garage and points out that the apostrophe is in the wrong place.

45x117 Sun 6 Jun, 2004

06 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally gives Rita the leaflets advertising the garage and asks her to enclose one with each newspaper. She then asks Audrey to find out where Archie gets his hearses serviced. Neither women can believe Sally's insensitivity. Katy finds out from Martin that he beat up Karl. She offers to try and persuade Karl not to press charges but Martin tells her to keep out of it. Tommy's fed up with Sally's interference and mocks the name "Websters' Auto Centre". Shelley's shocked when gleeful Sunita confesses to having slept with Danny on the first date. Tommy and Tyrone refuse to do a 24-hour call-out unless they're paid extra. Sally tells Kevin he'll have to do it to save them paying out wages. Sunita's delighted when Danny invites her out again.

45x118 Mon 7 Jun, 2004 [Episode 1]

07 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Gail's worried when Sarah refuses to get up and attend baby Billy's funeral. Frankie's still suspicious about Sunita but Danny reminds her that she slept with Vinny, his best friend and boss. She decides to let it go. Eileen suggests that Todd should visit the grave later when the Platts have gone to avoid a scene. Janice and Les take Chesney out for the day but he's travel sick so they return home. Les tries it on with Janice and asks her to move in. Janice chokes on a chip. Sunita and Bev are shocked to find out that Danny has a wife. Deirdre and Ken are less than pleased to find out Tracy's back and is moving back in with them because Blanche has rented No.7 out. Hayley talks to Sarah and compares Billy's death to Princess Diana's. Sarah feels comforted and to Gail's relief she agrees to attend the funeral. Frankie calls to see Danny in the factory where the girls wonder who she is.

45x119 Mon 7 Jun, 2004 [Episode 2]

07 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Baby Billy's funeral takes place. Todd's at home going demented at not being able to say a proper goodbye to his son. Les pulls a fast one on Kirk and leaves him babysitting Chesney while he goes to Patrick's birthday do. Shelley tells Charlie that the date Bev keeps going on about is imaginary. Danny uses his persuasive charm on Frankie to get her to move up north. Eileen's horrified to find Todd's gone to the funeral while her back was turned. She and Jason quickly follow him. Patrick and Les are in their element, getting drunk in a lap-dancing club. But Les is horrified when he later discovers one of the dancers is Leanne. When Leanne gets the sack she blames Patrick. Sarah, Gail and the rest of the mourners say their goodbyes to Billy.

45x120 Wed 9 Jun, 2004

09 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Leanne's spent the night on Les's sofa and is bemused to find Kirk and Chesney in the house when she wakes up. Les explains that they live there too. Sunita invites Shelley to the opening night of a new restaurant. Shelley agrees to go and promises to cancel her date with Charlie. Martin arranges to take David on a fishing trip to Wales. Janice is delighted to see Leanne back in Weatherfield and offers her a bed in her flat rather than at Les's house. Leanne gratefully accepts. Shelley tells Charlie that she's going out with Sunita tonight instead of him. Charlie's fed up, insisting that she goes out with him or they're finished. Todd calls at No.8 to deliver a birthday present to Bethany but Sarah tells him to keep it, asserting that he's never to come near her or Bethany ever again. Charlie's gutt

45x121 Fri 11 Jun, 2004 [Episode 1]

11 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Bev's hung-over and hating herself for sleeping with Charlie. Charlie phones and they agree to keep it quiet from Shelley. Upbeat Shelley announces that she's going to take Charlie out for dinner by way of an apology for cancelling him last night. Bev's guilt-ridden. Vera tells Dev and Sunita that she won't be using the corner shop any more if he continues to employ gay people - i.e. Todd. Norris drives Rita mad as he's convinced that there's a ghost in the stockroom of The Kabin. Todd goes back to work at the shop but Dev insists he must have a couple of weeks off as compassionate leave. Eileen's shocked when a surveyor calls at the house and she finds out that Steve has sold No.11 to Beaumont Estates without even telling her.

45x122 Fri 11 Jun, 2004 [Episode 2]

11 June, 2004 8:00 pm

As Bev explains to Shelley that she slept with Charlie, Shelley is disbelieving. Shelley asks Charlie for his version of events and he categorically denies it. Leanne calls in the salon and gets her hair done by Maria. She unwittingly tells Leanne all about Nick's ex-wife, calling her a common tart. Steve apologises to Eileen for not telling her about the house sale. Eileen's dejected but forgives him. Norris, Blanche, Emily and Rita play dominoes. Norris is intrigued to hear that Vera Lomax died in the Mission Hall on the site of The Kabin's stockroom. He's convinced it's Vera Lomax's ghost that's trying to contact him. Rita despairs. M

45x123 Mon 14 Jun, 2004

14 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Bev again tries to persuade Shelley that she's telling the truth about Charlie but to no avail. Shelley tells her she wants her out by the end of the day. Vera thinks Jack should take more exercise. Maria tells Nick that he must stay away from Leanne. Nick assures her that he will. Shelley apologises to Charlie for ever doubting him and explains that she's throwing Bev out. Charlie's relieved although quietly guilty. Norris is totally convinced that the ghost of Vera Lomax is lurking in the stockroom of The Kabin when a box falls on his head and the kettle fuses. He tells Rita that they need to call in an exorcist. Bev pleads with Charlie to tell Shelley the truth but he refuses. She slaps him, telling him that Shelley will one day see him for what he really is. Scheming Leanne apologises to Nick for her behaviour in the Rovers, saying she'd like them to be friends.

45x124 Wed 16 Jun, 2004

16 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley and Charlie are in a good mood after a night of passion. Roy tells Hayley he'll have a surprise for her later on. Dev finds out that not all his medical results had come through and he has to go to the doctors for the remainder. Vera buys Jack a pair of cycling shorts and explains her exercise bike plan to Jack. She wants him to ride the equivalent distance to Cleethorpes (where they had their honeymoon) and back. Both Tracy and Roy receive their decrees absolute and they're now divorced. Dev tells Maya that all was fine with the tests, aside from him being slightly anaemic, but he isn't telling her the truth. Norris arranges a seance in The Kabin to exorcise the ghost of Vera Lomax. He enlists the help of Rita, Betty and Blanche.

45x125 Sun 20 Jun, 2004

20 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita pours her heart out to Shelley about Dev's possible cancer. With Fred away in Brighton, Shelley's short-staffed. In desperation she agrees to give Leanne a trial behind the bar. Leanne's delighted. Dev finally tells Maya about his test results. He's relieved when Maya asserts she still wants to marry him and will stick by him whatever the outcome. Fred returns from Brighton bringing Liz with him. He's promised her a bar job and a room in the Rovers. He sacks Leanne and Shelley's livid. Rita offers Leanne a job in The Kabin covering for Norris's week off. Leanne accepts. Sunita admits to Maya she already knew about Dev's illness. Rita gets Charlie to take a look at the stockroom. She's relieved to discover that the "ghost" is nothing more than damp causing the shelves to move away from the wall. Jack's fed up with the exercise bike and persuades Tyrone to do some pedalling for him in exchange for payment.

45x126 Mon 21 Jun, 2004 [Episode 1]

21 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Janice asks Leanne to nick some fags for her from The Kabin. Leanne refuses so she asks Les to get her some instead. Sally hands out name badges at the garage plus a £50 bonus to Tyrone and a baseball cap with a gold star on it signifying he's "Employee of the Month". Tyrone's delighted. Karen's fuming about Liz's return, convinced she's trying to get closer to Amy. Audrey's delighted when she receives a letter from the council saying they're going to be erecting the "Alf Roberts Memorial Fountain". As Sunita continues to nurse Dev, she confesses to Shelley that she still loves him. Dev's over the moon when Maya returns. She apologises for disappearing, explaining she was shocked at his news but promising to stand by him from now on. Tyrone's busy spending his £50 in the Rovers when Sally storms in, rips the cap off his head and demands he gets back to work.

45x127 Mon 21 Jun, 2004 [Episode 2]

21 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Although pleased that Cilla's back, Chesney's angry that she didn't bother to tell him where she was going. Cilla admits she's been at uncle Ronnie's house again. Proud Les tells everyone that he and Janice are back together. Liz calls to see Tracy and enjoys cooing over her granddaughter Amy. Sally pulls the pornographic calendar off the garage wall and replaces it with "business mottoes of the day". Tommy and Tyrone are sick of her interference. Les, Fiz and Janice are shocked to find Cilla in No.5. Cilla makes it clear that she wants to move back in but Les tells her to get lost, explaining he's back with Janice. Cilla's put-out but refuses to leave. Karen asks Dev to put up some posters advertising the fact it's Steve's thirtieth birthday tomorrow.

45x128 Sun 27 Jun, 2004

27 June, 2004 8:00 pm

It's Steve's thirtieth birthday and he insists he doesn't want to celebrate it. Karen's unimpressed when he opens a card which reads "Happy Birthday Daddy, Lots Of Love Amy xxx". He throws it in the bin. Steve's amused when he sees the posters of himself as a baby around the cab office. Sally apologises for overstepping the mark at the garage and suggests to Kevin they go out for a meal. Kevin's pleased. Rita realises she's forgotten to enclose Sally's garage flyers in with the papers so pays David £10 to deliver them by hand. David shoves them in a bin. Audrey's delighted to see her picture in the Gazette. Betty, Blanche and Emily are appalled that the council is spending £45,000 on a fountain and vow to do something about it.

45x129 Mon 28 Jun, 2004 [Episode 1]

28 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally's furious to find the garage flyers lying all over the street. She shouts at Rita, but it's pointed out that Sally should have paid for a proper advertisement in the newpaper. Les brings Schmeichel the dog round to cheer Chesney up. Les explains to Chesney that Cilla's gone now and he's living with Janice instead. Chesney's disappointed. Karen's still furious with a hung-over Steve and to get her own back goes on a shopping spree. She accuses Liz of purposely scuppering her birthday plans for Steve. Kirk talks to Chesney, explaining that he's better off with Les, who cares about him, than with his mum who's unreliable. Cilla follows Janice and Leanne to Freshco and report them to a security guard for shoplifting. After a tussle with security and the police they are found innocent and allowed to go. Audrey's upset to learn that Emily, Rita and Blanche are campaigning against the Alf Roberts Memorial Fountain.

45x130 Mon 28 Jun, 2004 [Episode 2]

28 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev notices that Sunita seems worried and preoccupied but when he questions her she refuses to be drawn. Les desperately wants Janice back but she refuses to continue their relationship until he's properly got shut of Cilla. Frankie clocks how good-looking Karen is and mentions to Danny that the girls should wear hairnets for health and safety reasons. Danny takes Frankie to the cafe for lunch. When Frankie leaves a generous tip, Vera can't believe her luck and her opinion of Frankie soars. Cilla and Janice have a slanging match in the street. Fiz acts as referee. Frankie notices Danny chatting to Sunita and suspects that Sunita was his conquest before she arrived in Weatherfield.

45x131 Mon 28 Jun, 2004 [Episode 3]

28 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley comforts Sunita and offers to buy her a pregnancy test. Martin and David return from Wales. Martin's pleased to have got his job back at the hospital. Chesney, upset, tells Les how much he misses Cilla. The factory girls are fed up that they've got to wear hairnets. They blame Karen for it as she was lippy with Frankie. Emily, Rita, Norris, Blanche and Betty agree to hold a demonstration to make the council sit up and listen. Martin intends to patch things up with Katy. Martin comes clean with Sarah telling her how Katy knew long ago about Todd and Karl. Sarah's very angry. Martin tells disappointed Katy that there's no future for them. Shelley's telling Charlie about Sunita's suspected pregnancy when Liz overhears. Liz reports back to Frankie. Janice relents and agrees to move back in with Les and allow Chesney to see Cilla sometimes.

45x132 Wed 30 Jun, 2004

30 June, 2004 8:00 pm

Nick tells Maria that he's up for promotion and might be offered the job of running the new Nottingham branch. Maria's not very keen. Danny confesses to Mike that he might have got Sunita pregnant. Sarah's hurt to discover Gail knew about Katy's secret too and didn't bother to tell her. Gail explains they just wanted to protect her. Katy's upset that Martin's chosen his family over her. Angela tries to comfort her. Frankie invites Vera round to No.7 for a coffee realising that she's a good source of gossip. Sunita does her pregnancy test which proves negative. Although she knows it's for the best, she's quite upset as she would have liked a baby in some ways. When Frankie asks Vera if she knows of any gyms in the area, she tells her that she can borrow their exercise bike but Frankie's dismissive.

45x133 Fri 2 July, 2004

02 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Danny gets a shock when Vera lets herself into No.7 to start her cleaning job. Hayley's flattered when Leanne asks her to join them for a birthday drink. Leanne shows Candice a mucky birthday card she's received. She lies saying it's from Nick. Candice tells Maria who's furious. Nick denies he sent it. Audrey's incandescent when she sees a full front page spread of Emily in the Gazette going on about her anti-memorial fountain campaign. Frankie fishes for information from Sunita and finds out that she's not pregnant. Frankie's pleased. Later she tells Danny who's hugely relieved. Jack sells his exercise bike to Ernie Crabbe. Ernie tells him about the forthcoming inter-pub bowls competition. Leanne's delighted with the new mobile phone that Janice has bought her.

45x134 Sun 4 July, 2004

04 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Leanne puts on an act and apologises to Maria and invites her and Nick to her belated birthday booze-up. Maria's taken in and agrees to go. Gail's upset at the thought of Nick moving to Nottingham. Candice is excited when Audrey suggests that when Maria's gone she might be promoted. Dev arrives back from his hospital tests. Sunita's sympathetic wanting to know how it's gone but Maya makes it clear that she's just the girl who works in the corner shop and should keep her nose out. Frankie shows Danny the details of some big houses in Cheshire that she wants to look at. Danny pretends to be keen to keep her quiet. Shelley realises that Liz must have been the gossip regarding Sunita's suspected pregnancy. Sunita makes dig at Liz, who's suitably embarrassed.

45x135 Mon 5 July, 2004 [Episode 1]

05 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Leanne persuades Nick she needs an urgent word in private. She asks him to call round to the flat later. Blanche, Norris, Rita and Betty prepare for their protest at the Town Hall. Deirdre's worried about putting her job on the line. Danny relents and tells the girls that the hairnets are no longer compulsory. Maria makes Nick promise to have nothing more to do with Leanne. Jack gets a women's bowling team together, calling them the Rovers Ravers. Hayley, Eileen, Janice, Fiz, Sonia and Shelley make up the team. Frankie's worried when her old flame Vinny Evans turns up. Vinny tries to talk her into leaving Danny again and going back with him. Nick turns up at Leanne's flat, she takes a picture of him and texts it to Maria.

45x136 Mon 5 July, 2004 [Episode 2]

05 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Danny's furious to find Vinny Evans in his house. He threatens to kill him but Frankie implores him to leave him alone. Announcing he's going to the Rovers, Danny tells Frankie to decide who she wants: him or Vinny. Leanne's delighted to see Phil Mason again and explains to Janice that he's been in prison for three months for smuggling booze and cigarettes, but she really likes him. Sunita's upset, explaining to Shelley that she still doesn't feel well. Shelley thinks she should go to the doctors. Deirdre sneaks Rita, Blanche, Norris and Betty into the Town Hall gardens. Audrey's upset when the protesters arrive and ruin the unveiling of fountain plans ceremony. Betty has a funny turn and is taken to hospital by ambulance.

45x137 Wed 7 July, 2004

07 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Frankie pours her heart out to Eileen about her life with Danny and her affair with Vinny Evans. When Frankie starts to cry, Eileen's bemused but sympathetic. Desperate to win Maria back, Nick suggests they bring the wedding forward and marry as soon as possible. Maria's tempted. Betty's given the all clear and is discharged from hospital. Blanche is frustrated when Betty says that she's not doing any more campaigning. Dev's relieved when he gets the results of his colonoscopy tests and it's all clear. Deirdre's smarting after a telling-off from her manager for her involvement with the protesters. Blanche is unsympathetic.

45x138 Fri 9 July, 2004

09 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Nick tries to persuade Maria to give them another chance but she's adamant that it's over. Cilla poisons Chesney against Janice in order to worm her way back in with Les. Vera's mortified when she burns a hole in one of Frankie's designer blouses with the iron. She insists that Tyrone takes her into Manchester to replace it. Candice tries to comfort Maria, telling her that she's better off without Nick. Dev takes Sunita to the doctors. The doctor confirms that Sunita is not pregnant but can't explain the fainting and blurred vision. They run some blood tests. Maya complains to Frankie how she's been left to run the corner shop while Dev panders to Sunita.

45x139 Sun 11 July, 2004

11 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Maya changes tactics and apologises to Dev for disbelieving Sunita. Janice moves her things into No.5. Chesney's pleased when she tells him that it's still okay for him to see Cilla. Jack rallies the ladies bowling team together and gives Kirk a job as his assistant. Cilla calls round to No.5 and brings Schmeichel with her as part of her plan to win Chesney round and keep him on side. The Rovers Ravers bowls team practise at the bowling green on the Red Rec. Hayley proves to be very good but the rest are terrible. Jack realises that he's got his work cut out. Maya's annoyed to find Dev and Sunita in the Rovers together, having closed the corner shop for an hour. Putting on a smile, Maya offers to cover for Sunita if she's not feeling well. Dev's suspicious. Whilst nobody's looking, Maya rummages in Sunita's handbag.

45x140 Mon 12 July, 2004 [Episode 1]

12 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Les and Janice explain to Chesney that No.5 is his home too but Cilla isn't welcome. Sarah decides that it's time she got on with her life and goes back to work at the cafe. To Dev's surprise, Maya insists he accompany Sunita to the doctors. While they're gone she closes the corner shop and gets a copy of Sunita's flat key made. Les is fed up to find his next fare is Cilla who wants running to Chorlton. Cilla pretends she's got an interview. Doctor Patel tells Sunita that she needs to see consultant endocrinologist Dr Cunningham for further tests. When Dev insists he'll pay for her to go privately, Sunita tries to argue. Roy tells Hayley he's seen something he wants to bid for at the auction rooms.

45x141 Mon 12 July, 2004 [Episode 2]

12 July, 2004 8:00 pm

As Cilla moves in to kiss Les, he suddenly realises what's going on. He tells her to behave herself and drives her back to Coronation Street. Sunita and Maya arrive back from their shopping trip. Maya's on cloud nine but Sunita's depressed. She confides in Shelley that Dev's made her a private appointment with the consultant. Maya wonders what they're whispering about. Les allows Cilla into No.5 to look after Chesney who's supposedly poorly. Janice is furious to find her there and throws her out.

45x142 Wed 14 July, 2004

14 July, 2004 8:00 pm

The estate agent calls to tell Danny that there's an offer on his house of £5,000 under the asking price. Danny says it isn't good enough. Frankie tells Vera that they're going house-hunting together. Danny tells Mike he needs the day off as he has some unfinished business and that if Frankie calls, to say he's out meeting clients. When Sarah's insistent she wants to work in the salon, Audrey points out there isn't a vacancy but Sarah reckons that Candice wants to leave. Cilla goes round to No.5 and turns on the charm again with Les.

45x143 Fri 16 July, 2004

16 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah hands her notice in at the café. Audrey voices her concerns to Gail about Sarah working in the salon, but Gail insists that she must put Sarah before Candice. Under pressure, Audrey agrees to let Sarah do a month's trial. Sarah's delighted. Dev admits to Maya that he's paying for Sunita's private medical care. Maya hits the roof and proceeds to throw tins at Dev. She cites Sunita as the reason Dev wants to cancel their wedding.

45x144 Sun 18 July, 2004

18 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Maya's incensed when Dev says he's taking Sunita to the hospital again. Frankie's still convinced it was Danny who beat up Vinny Evans but Danny denies it. Roy and Hayley prepare to go on holiday in their camper van. Roy gives Leanne a job in the cafe on a trial basis. Maya thinks Sunita must be pregnant and that Dev's taking her to hospital for an abortion. Sunita's shocked when she finds out that she has a benign brain tumour (prolactinoma) which is treatable, but the scan has also shown up a cerebral aneurysm. In the worst case she could die. Danny admits to Mike that he was in Chingford on Wednesday but only to sell the house.

45x145 Mon 19 July, 2004 [Episode 1]

19 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Rosie pleads with Sally to let her stay at Weatherfield High. Vera's intrigued as Danny and Frankie argue over Vinny Evans and who was responsible for his beating. Sarah starts her work experience at the salon. She arrives late and leaves early. Audrey's not impressed. Sarah explains to Candice that one day the business will be hers. Dev persuades Todd to work in the shop to give Sunita the afternoon off as she isn't well. Vera starts being abusive to Todd over the counter but Dev threatens to bar her. Vera shuts up and Todd's grateful to Dev. Sally visits Mr Lewis, head of year 9, to find out exactly what Weatherfield High can offer.

45x146 Mon 19 July, 2004 [Episode 2]

19 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Furious Maya accuses Dev and Sunita of conducting an affair behind her back. Dev and Sunita try to explain the truth to her but she refuses to listen, accusing Sunita of being pregnant with Dev's child and having an abortion. Eventually Sunita tells her that she's got a brain tumour. Maya's astounded and as the news sinks in she's mortified, wishing the ground would swallow her up. Frankie insists on viewing an expensive house with Danny. Danny's uncomfortable knowing he's used the money from their house sale to buy into Underworld. Shelley cons Liz and Ciaran into wearing stepometers pretending they've been issued by the brewery.

45x147 Wed 21 July, 2004

21 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev tells Maya that together they must look after Sunita. Maya agrees through gritted teeth. Sarah and Candice continue to bicker in the salon. Sarah's hurt when Audrey says she's sending Candice on a two-week hair design course as she expected Audrey to choose her. Sally suggests they all go to a museum for the day. Rosie says she'd rather stick pins in her eyes. The factory girls are impressed when they meet Jamie and enjoy flirting with him. Kevin's furious with Sally when she ruins the deal he's got with Street Cars and Dev cancels their account.

45x148 Fri 23 July, 2004

23 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Frankie's worried about Jamie. Danny agrees to try to talk to Vinny Evans and persuade him to drop the charges. Rosie brags about her new friend Keisha-Camille's house. Sally says she's common. Sally has to grovel to Dev to win back the Street Cars contract. She promises Kevin that she'll consult him first in the future. Blanche pegs out Amy's washing and has a go at Tracy who's sunbathing in the back yard, accusing her of tampering with her jigsaw. Frankie visits Jamie at the police station. Jamie's distraught explaining he wanted to kill Vinny to stop him taking Frankie away from his dad. Danny meets up with Vinny. The hatred between them is apparent.

45x149 Sun 25 July, 2004

25 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Vinny Evans drops the charges against Jamie and Jamie's released from the police cells. Cilla turns up at No.5. Chesney naively thinks she's remembered his birthday which is tomorrow. Cilla covers and pretends he's right. Fiz can see she's lying. Danny's furious with Jamie for beating up Vinny. Jamie tries to explain why he did it. Frankie feels sorry for him. Sally tells Rosie that her friends are common and she'll have a richer selection of friends to chose from at Oakhill School. Upset Rosie slams out of the house. Cilla finds Les in the Rovers and turns on the charm. She tells him she'll pop round tomorrow for Chesney's birthday.

45x150 Mon 26 July, 2004 [Episode 1]

26 July, 2004 8:00 pm

It's Chesney's birthday. Les and Janice give him a magic set. As Sally gets ready for the open day at Oakhill School, Rosie and Sophie bicker. Kevin's relieved when he gets called out on a breakdown so he can't go with her. Mike tells Danny that his cheque bounced and he's got until the end of the week to come up with money if he still wants half of the Underworld business. Cilla calls round and gives Chesney a water pistol for his birthday. Chesney's delighted that she's remembered. Cilla tries it on with Les but although tempted, he throws her out telling her that the deal's off and she's not welcome at No.5 whether Janice is there or not.

45x151 Mon 26 July, 2004 [Episode 2]

26 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Les, Cilla and Janice have a huge row. Cilla tries to convince Janice that she and Les were about to go to bed but Les explains what really happened. Danny manages to get a loan to pay for his 50% of Underworld. He and Mike shake on the deal. Katy babysits for Rosie and Sophie while Sally drags Kevin along to a small traders do to drum up more business for the garage. Janice tells Les that Chesney will have to go and live with Cilla otherwise she'll continue using him to worm her way back in. Les is upset, admitting that he loves Chesney and this is the only proper home he's ever had. Frankie, Danny and Jamie have Mike and Penny round for dinner.

45x152 Wed 28 July, 2004

28 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Les, Kirk and Fiz are worried about Chesney. Janice feels guilty. Jamie arrives home with a black eye having been up all night. He tells Danny that he's got himself a job as a bouncer. Danny points out he starts work at the factory in ten minutes. Mike asks Jamie to make a delivery in Leeds. Leanne asks if she can have a lift to collect some things from a mate's flat. They enjoy spending the afternoon together and Jamie fails to make the delivery. Ciaran asks Penny out on a lunch date. Penny agrees but makes him promise not to tell Mike. Martin admits that he still loves Katy and despite the upset it'll cause his family, he agrees that she should move back in.

45x153 Fri 30 July, 2004

30 July, 2004 8:00 pm

Harry's nose is put out of joint when he finds that Jamie's been taken on as an errand boy at the factory. Mike assures him that his job's safe. Tracy invites herself and Amy into Ciaran's flat. She can't believe how tidy he is. He can't believe what a slattern she is. Maya tells Sunita how tired Dev is. Sunita insists that he must take a holiday. Under pressure, Dev agrees although he suspects Maya's behind the idea somehow. Emily's collecting for the church jumble sale. Danny lets her have some seconds from the factory and Dev lets her put up a poster in the corner shop. Katy and Martin are unnerved when Tommy offers to help Katy move her stuff back into Martin's flat. Tommy admits to Angela how much he's hurting inside.

45x154 Sun 1 Aug, 2004

01 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Janice is having a clear-out of Cilla's things to give to Emily for the church jumble sale. She finds a Monopoly set at the back of a cupboard. Les insists they all have a game. Tracy calls round to Ciaran's flat for some peace and quiet. Ciaran gives her the spare key so she can let herself in whenever she wants. Jason's jealous of all the attention Eileen's lavishing on Todd. Eileen surprises him when she produces a box of mementos of his birth. Gail tries to comfort Sarah who's hurt and upset at Martin's betrayal. Martin books a week in Majorca for him and Katy. Ciaran and Penny discuss their new business venture. Fred spots Ciaran and Penny in cahoots again and suspects they're having an affair.

45x155 Mon 2 Aug, 2004 [Episode 1]

02 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy lets herself into Ciaran's flat to find that he's wearing a suit and she suggests he's seeing a woman. Ciaran says he has a business meeting. Mike asks Penny if she's having an affair with Ciaran - Penny denies it. Harry is not happy when he finds Jamie doing his job of cleaning at Underworld. Jamie tells Danny that he needs a proper job. Roy and Hayley return from their camper van holiday, stressed by the long journey. Hayley is mystified as to why Roy bought a railway signal while on holiday. Mike reads a text on Penny's mobile confirming a lunch date and suspects that Penny is having an affair with Ciaran. Mike turns up at the wine bar to be told by Penny and Ciaran that they are going into business together to buy the place.

45x156 Mon 2 Aug, 2004 [Episode 2]

02 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Fiz asks Hayley when she and Roy are off on their travels again. Hayley doesn't sound too keen on their camper van. Ciaran tells Tracy of his plans to buy up the lease of Nexus wine bar and open a restaurant with Penny's backing. He assures her that it's strictly business. Jamie tells Danny of his frustration at not having a proper job at Underworld. Harry goes to the factory to collect his last pay packet. Fred asks Mike if he's tackled Penny about her relationship with Ciaran. Mike assures Fred that it's purely business and tells him about the restaurant. Kevin is angry when he discovers that Sally has told Oakhill School that he will service their bus for free, as they had offered a place to Rosie.

45x157 Wed 4 Aug, 2004

04 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla and Chesney move back with Les. Cilla tells Chesney to keep quiet about there being no money. Janice tells Leanne that she has left Les for good this time. Harry wakes up on Eileen's sofa nursing his hangover. Les tells Kirk about the money that Cilla has been left. Roy recommends that Harry takes a holiday. Mike again tells Penny not to go ahead with her business partnership with Ciaran. Jack gives a pep talk to the new "Rovers Ravers" bowls team. Hayley is the best bowler in the team and beats Sonia in an arm-wrestling competition in the Rovers. Claire is uncomfortable when Joshua calls her "mummy". Ashley doesn't understand why. Claire feels that Ashley should tell Joshua about his real mum and goes home upset.

45x158 Fri 6 Aug, 2004

06 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred urges Ashley to tell Joshua all about Maxine but Ashley refuses. Harry calls on Eileen to see if she will be joining him on his trip. Harry is upset when Eileen declines his invitation. As Les has given up his job, he tells Cilla to do the same. Cilla refuses, knowing full well that she doesn't have the money that she claims she has. Claire accepts that it's difficult for Ashley to tell Joshua about Maxine but talks to Ashley again. Ashley asks Claire to marry him. Sunita's exhausted after running the corner shop while Dev's been away on holiday but is really excited at the thought of seeing him again. Les tells Kirk to get Jamie to take all of his old furniture to the tip as he's going to replace it all now that Cilla's come into money.

45x159 Sun 8 Aug, 2004

08 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Jamie drives Les, Cilla and Kirk to the tip to try and get back his old furniture. It's a Sunday, and the tip is locked up, but Les has already paid £20 in exchange for the key. Jamie drives off when a police car pulls up and Les, Cilla and Kirk have to walk home with a few sticks of old furniture they'd taken from the skips. They couldn't find any of Les's stuff. Fred urges Ashley to talk to Claire and sort things out. Maria chats to Claire about her reasons for turning Ashley down. Fred tries to persuade Claire to talk to Ashley. Penny is not happy when Tracy asks her why she has got cold feet about her business venture with Ciaran. Tracy asks if Mike has tried to talk her out of it. Mike suggests to Penny that she would be better going into business with him. Sunita collapses while working in the corner shop.

45x160 Mon 9 Aug, 2004 [Episode 1]

09 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley tells Rita how he proposed to Claire but she's decided to leave him. Rita's perplexed. Depressed Claire tells Rita how Ashley doesn't want her to interfere in Joshua's upbringing so she's left him. Jack gives the bowling team a pep talk but realises it's an uphill task. Rita urges Ashley to try and build bridges with Claire and not to throw away a chance of happiness. Ciaran's delighted when Penny turns up and tells him that the deal's on and gives him a cheque for £50,000. Tracy flirts with Ciaran and they end up kissing passionately. Roy buys Hayley a second-hand bowling ball. She's delighted. In the Rovers, Eileen flirts with a man who says he's got a knack with boilers. Maya suggests to Dev they should set a wedding date.

45x161 Mon 9 Aug, 2004 [Episode 2]

09 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's shocked at Dev's revelation. She asks him if he still loves Maya and he admits that he does. Sunita's head's hurting and the added pressure of Dev's confession just makes her feel worse. She tells him to leave. Ashley pours out all his worries to Claire, that he's worried one day Joshua will want to find his real dad. Claire comforts him and they are reunited. Jack suggests that before the big match the bowling team should eat plenty of carbs and abstain from alcohol and sex. Eileen pulls Joe the boiler man. They go back to Eileen's house together.

45x162 Wed 11 Aug, 2004

11 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Maya can sense that Dev's unhappy but he insists that he's fine. Ashley and Claire are happy to be back together. Rita's pleased for them. After a night of passion with Joe, Eileen's embarrassed when Jason and Todd appear for breakfast. Jason's appalled at his mum's one-night stand. Shelley tells Sunita how much Dev loves her. She's surprised when Sunita doesn't appear interested as she's convinced that she's not got long to live. Candice is back from her hair design course and Audrey lets her do Rita's hair. She's delighted with it. Sarah's jealous and fed up of being the salon skivvy. Ciaran shows Charlie, Shelley and Tracy round his new restaurant and asks Charlie to quote for the refurbishment.

45x163 Fri 13 Aug, 2004

13 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's in turmoil. She still loves Dev but she's worried that she can't trust him and that he might change his mind again. She also hates the way he's treated Maya. Jack insists the girls wear proper gear for the bowls match. They run up some outfits in the factory. Audrey steels herself to tell Sarah that she's not cut out for hairdressing but is thwarted when Sarah gets upset about the baby. Footballer Warren turns up at No.7 saying that he's got a couple of weeks off from Brentford FC as he's got an ankle injury. Danny's suspicious. Frankie's delighted to see him. Maya collects her stuff from Dev's flat. Dev apologises for the way he's treated her.

45x164 Sun 15 Aug, 2004

15 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's shocked when Dev shows her the trashed flat. Dev pays Tyrone and Kirk £40 each to clear everything out into a skip. Warren asks Candice out. She turns him down but later, having found out that he's a professional footballer, agrees to a date. Warren admits to Jamie he's been sacked by Brentford FC. Jamie tells Danny who wonders how he's going to break the news to Frankie. Audrey finally plucks up the courage and sacks Sarah from the salon. Sarah's devastated and Audrey feels terrible. Kirk and Tyrone are excited when they find a video in Dev's flat labelled "Tracy". Gail's furious with Audrey for sacking Sarah and putting her business before family. She tells upset Audrey she's now sacked as a mother and grandmother.

45x165 Mon 16 Aug, 2004 [Episode 1]

16 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's nervous as she packs her things and gets ready to leave for hospital. Tyrone and Kirk arrange to watch the "Tracy" video round at No.5 at lunchtime but they're thwarted when Fiz catches them. Emily receives a summons for her unpaid council tax. Gail's still furious with Audrey for sacking Sarah. Martin tries to calm her down. Blanche insists on going to the council offices with Deirdre saying that she wants to find out what's going on with Alf's fountain. Sunita writes letters to Dev, Shelley and her mother and asks Dev to deliver them should she die during the operation. Warren impresses Candice telling her how rich he is being a footballer. Tyrone, Kirk and Jamie arrange to watch the "Tracy" video at No.9 when Vera's gone to bingo.

45x166 Mon 16 Aug, 2004 [Episode 2]

16 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Emily finds out that her council tax bill has been paid. She blames Audrey. Jamie spills the beans about Warren's sacking from Brentford FC to Leanne. She enjoys telling Candice that her boyfriend is really an unemployed professional footballer. Blanche finds out that the Alf Roberts memorial fountain has been dropped in favour of some public conveniences in memory of Alice Strudwick. Norris tells Emily it was he who paid her council tax. Emily's furious. Ciaran draws out the £50,000 in cash. He makes Tracy close her eyes then covers her in the money. They make love rolling about on the cash. Steve comforts Dev at the hospital while he waits for news of Sunita. Warren lets slip to Ken that Tyrone and Kirk have got a video of Tracy.

45x167 Wed 18 Aug, 2004

18 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev collects Sunita from hospital. Tracy calls round to Ciaran's flat and dumps Amy on him. Before she leaves she hides the bag of money containing his £50,000 inside the bag with Amy's buggy as a joke. Frankie shouts at Leanne for telling Candice the truth about Warren's footballing career. Charlie persuades Deirdre and Liz to join the bowling team. They prove to be useless. Ciaran hands Amy over to Deirdre to look after who in turn hands her over to Roy. Ciaran and Tracy arrive at the cafe in a panic and grab Amy and the pram from Roy. Ciaran gives Charlie £5,000 to start work on the restaurant.

45x168 Fri 20 Aug, 2004

20 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita and Dev are all loved-up with their engagement. Leanne continues to goad Frankie telling her that she's got a job working with Jamie. Katy's worried how to tell Tommy that she only got two C's and two D's in her AS-level exams. She knows he'll blame Martin for distracting her. Bobby Ockton comes on to Leanne while he talks her through her new job. Leanne's shocked when Jamie launches himself at Bobby and pins him down. Bobby fires them both. Leanne's annoyed with Jamie while Jamie thinks that she's ungrateful as he was trying to protect her.

45x169 Sun 22 Aug, 2004

22 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Frankie's furious to discover that Leanne's stayed the night in Jamie's bed. She chucks her out the house. Martin's disapproving when Katy admits that she's lied to her dad about her exam results. Karen's delighted when Steve tells her that he's going to give her a "day of pleasure". Danny tells Frankie she's been too harsh with Leanne. Frankie apologises to her and they agree to start again. Maria gives Frankie all the dirt on Leanne saying that she's a slag and a drug addict. Norris, Emily, Blanche and Audrey play poker. Blanche wins. Roy apologises to Ciaran for his misplaced suspicions about the money. Jack wins his bet with Ciaran when the Rovers Ravers win the semi-finals in the bowls competition.

45x170 Mon 23 Aug, 2004 [Episode 1]

23 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Danny, Frankie, Jamie and Warren are having lunch. Jamie is angry at Frankie for interfering in his love life with Leanne. Karen and Steve set off to go shopping and he sets them a shopping challenge of each having to buy each other the perfect gift as a surprise. Karen gets Steve the biggest television in the world and she gets gorgeous lingerie and jewellery. Karl calls round to No.11 see how Todd is, and is given a frosty reception from Eileen. He apologises to Todd and tells him how proud he is of Todd for coming out. They go for a drink in the Rovers where Les has a go at Todd who stands up for himself. Penny and Mike return from their holiday in Majorca. Vera tells Roy how she is proud of Jack for getting through to the finals in the bowling competition.

45x171 Mon 23 Aug, 2004 [Episode 2]

23 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen tells her father that she is not interested in what he has to say. He tells her that her mother is dying but she wants her father to leave. Charlie shows Ciaran the work that has been done in the restaurant. Ciaran decides he wants halogen lighting and wooden flooring, which Charlie says, will be very expensive. Mike goes to the restaurant to check what's going on because he is suspicious that Ciaran is going to rip Penny off, but Ciaran offers to show Mike his business plan. Mike's pleased that he has found out that Ciaran isn't planning to scam Penny. Karl and Todd leave the Rovers and it's awkward between them. Eventually they manage to say goodbye. Karl and Martin meet up and Martin warns Karl away from the street. Karl fights back and Martin is stunned at his accusations. Martin apologises to Todd and explains that he is not anti-gay. He was just angry that Todd and Karl hurt Sarah and Todd accepts his apology.

45x172 Wed 25 Aug, 2004

25 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve tries to support Karen but she keeps pushing him away, insisting she is fine. Jack is nervous about agreeing to dress up as a woman for the bowls competition and worried that Vera will find out. Frankie talks to Sunita and Dev about their engagement. Steve tries to convince Karen that she should go and see her mum, but she is having none of it. Ciaran is shocked when Charlie gives him the new quote for work on the restaurant - it's another £20,000. Steve tells Liz about Karen's past. Fiz puts the finishing touches to Jack's make-up. Hayley, Sonia and Fiz are trying to teach Jack to walk like a woman. They decide his name should be "Ida Fagg".

45x173 Fri 27 Aug, 2004

27 August, 2004 8:00 pm

The Rovers Ravers are trying to think how to get the dress back from Frankie without Vera finding out. Karen is back at work, seemingly unemotional, and the girls are concerned for her. They ask how her mother is and she tells them that she is dead. They are all shocked. Les and Cilla are packing their bags when Cilla sends Les upstairs, gives Chesney £10 and a note for Fiz, and tells him that he is to go to Fiz's flat after work instead of her picking him up. They leave to go on their holiday to Blackpool. Chesney goes across to Fiz's flat but Candice tells him that she has gone bowling straight after work and then going on to a club so won't be back until 4.00am. Chesney bumps into Sophie and they decide to go and get some food and go back to No.5. Sophie then goes home. Malcolm Phillips comes round to see Karen but she is not in so Steve takes the envelope from him.

45x174 Sun 29 Aug, 2004

29 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Chesney has no food and is starving. Tommy invites Chesney to join them at their barbecue at No.6. Chesney is ravenous and is ramming food into his mouth. Dev leaves to go to Maya's flat to get his grandmother's ring back. Maya tells him that he can get it back if he sleeps with her, if not he will need to pay £2,000. Dev arrives back to Sunita's flat and gets down on one knee and gives her the ring. Sunita pulls back asking him how and when he got the ring and says that she won't wear the ring that he had given to another woman. Vera arrives at the bowling club looking for Jack. Disguised as "Ida Fagg", he and Edie Bagshawe are playing against each other and when they go to get their woods they recognise each other. Edie Bagshawe used to be "Eddie Bagshawe". Jack and Eddie did their National Service together. They both agree to say nothing and let the best girl win.

45x175 Mon 30 Aug, 2004 [Episode 1]

30 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita tells Dev that she will wear the ring after they get married but not as an engagement ring. Tommy gets the electric meter back on at No.5, asking Chesney if his mum leaves him on his own often. Tommy lets him keep a book he was reading about "Real Freaks". Tommy bumps into Fiz and has a go for at her for leaving Chesney on his own. Fiz is furious with her mother. Fiz goes and sees Chesney. Karen asks Steve's opinion on whether to wear the red or the black dress to Sunita and Dev's engagement party. Her mum's funeral is also today but she insists that she is not going to the funeral and wears the red dress. Dev and Sunita leave the corner shop to go and buy a diamond engagement ring. Eva Briggs turns up at Karen's flat and tries to convince her to go to the funeral. She is adamant that she is not going. Betty, Shelley, Ciaran are discussing the engagement party while Steve and Liz talk about Karen not going to the funeral.

45x176 Mon 30 Aug, 2004 [Episode 2]

30 August, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita is showing off her engagement ring to everyone in the Rovers. Maya enters without anyone seeing her and leaves just as quick heading to Sunita's flat and lets herself in. Sean Tully is thrown out of the bookies after enquiring about the flat and bumps into Todd and Eileen. Sean quizzes Eileen about her skin care routine. Maya steals a gas bill after checking it has Sunita's details on it. Les and Cilla arrive back from Blackpool and head to the pub. Betty and Liz have been bitching about Sunita and she overhears them. Sunita leaves telling Dev that she has to go home and take her medication. Maya is snooping around the flat and picks up Sunita's pills. When she hears a noise from downstairs she puts the pills on the table. Maya watches as Sunita takes her pill and leaves.

45x177 Wed 1 Sep, 2004

01 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Katy and Martin bump into Tommy. Katy can't get away quick enough and she convinces Martin to get off her case about telling Tommy that she didn't pass her exams. Maya is practising Sunita's signature from the documents she stole. Sean pretends to read Eileen's palm but when Jason comes in, his attention turns onto Jason. Fiz, Janice and Karen are having a cigarette outside Underworld when Danny comes out and threatens to dock their wages for not being in work. Karen gets emotional saying that her mum's funeral was yesterday. Danny offers her the day off but she tells him that she will be back inside in two minutes. She then tells him that she will work through her lunch. Sonia comes back to the factory to collect her bag, and talks to Karen about when her mum died. Karen has all of her possessions about the flat. She looks at them then picks up a holdall that she has packed and throws her mobile onto the sofa and leaves.

45x178 Fri 3 Sep, 2004

03 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve wakes up on the sofa at the flat. Liz comes in as he's left the front door open, and he thinks it's Karen, but there is still no word from her. Cilla and Les get Chesney up out his bed and downstairs for a surprise. Tommy and Craig are outside with his quad bike and Tommy tells him that although it needs a full service, Chesney can help out at the garage for the day. Ciaran has tried everyone he can think of for a loan for his restaurant with no luck. Steve is still worried about Karen. Fred asks Ciaran to do the lunches as Betty has phoned in sick. Ciaran makes his speciality Irish burgers and they are very popular. Sunita suggests that Steve looks in the cemetery for Karen. He does, and mistakes someone else for her. Chesney helps Tommy with his quad bike and arrives home covered in oil.

45x179 Sun 5 Sep, 2004

05 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen tells Steve that she has decided to go and visit her mother's grave. Ciaran invites Mike, Penny, Frankie, Danny, Sunita, Dev, Fred and Liz to a meal at the restaurant. At the cemetery, Karen is upset because all her mother wanted was for her to be a good person. Ciaran and Tracy arrive at the restaurant and it is really dusty and untidy. He persuades Tracy to tidy it up for the meal at night. Karen and Steve come in to the Rovers, Karen apologises to Liz for being insensitive towards Steve when she went missing for the day. Sunita moves all of her belongings into Dev's flat. Karen and Steve leave the pub and bump into Eileen.

45x180 Mon 6 Sep, 2004 [Episode 1]

06 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Penny is trying to get hold of Ciaran with no luck. Tracy stayed at Ciaran's flat and is running late but she was meant to pick Amy up from Roy and Hayley's flat. Karen gets up early and has made Steve some lunch and is doing some ironing. She heads to work and starts talking to Kelly Crabtree, a machinist at Underworld who is leaving today and going to Tenerife as she is getting married. Tracy asks Blanche to look after Amy because she has kept her up all night. Hayley and Janice arrive and offer Karen a cigarette but she refuses. Karen tells Kelly that she will buy her a drink at lunchtime in the Rovers. Kelly comments about there being a clique and Karen says that the factory is too small for that. Sunita has got a copy of her birth certificate and is thinking about contacting her parents.

45x181 Mon 6 Sep, 2004 [Episode 2]

06 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen is packing her designer clothes in to black bags telling Steve that it's not what you have it's the people in your life that matter. She goes to work and lets Sonia, Janice, Kelly and Hayley have a look through her stuff and pick what they want. Karen admits to Danny that she and the other girls have stolen knickers from the factory. Danny tells them that he is going to dock their wages and Janice warns Karen never to do something like that again. After work Karen invites Hayley and Roy round to her flat and they play scrabble. When Steve comes home, he can't believe what he is seeing and goes to the Rovers. Penny eventually catches up with Ciaran. He tells her that he needs another £20,000 and can't get it anywhere else and if she can't help, they will both lose out.

45x182 Wed 8 Sep, 2004

08 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen and Steve are discussing the scrabble game. Karen came second because she cheated and took an 'A' from the bag when Roy and Hayley weren't looking. Karen apologises to Hayley saying that she should have come third and Hayley second. Tracy bumps into Ciaran and apologises for interfering. They agree to meet up later. Sean arrives at Underworld and Danny tells him to make 210 pairs of knickers by the end of the day to get the job. Leanne is now working at the corner shop when Jamie comes in and asks her out again but she turns him down. Penny tells Ciaran she will give him another £20,000 for the restaurant.

45x183 Fri 10 Sep, 2004

10 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen goes for a walk to clear her head without her make-up on. Tracy bumps into Liz who asks her about leaving Amy with the Croppers again last night. Tracy gets Liz to look after Amy. Jayesh Parekh phones Sunita telling her that her dad, Suresh Parekh, wants to meet up. She is nervous about going to meet her father and is devastated when he doesn't turn up and she leaves the park crying. Leanne starts flirting with Dev in the corner shop, turning the sign to "closed" and going to kiss him when Sunita comes back really upset thinking that her family don't love her. Dev sends Leanne home. Mike thinks whoever has given £20,000 to Ciaran is off their head - unbeknown to him it is Penny.

45x184 Sun 12 Sep, 2004

12 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen is up early on a Sunday morning collecting for Weatherfield General. Danny puts in £10. Sarah asks Ciaran for a waitress job and he agrees to take her on. Jason tells Sarah that it's nice to see her smiling. Kelly Crabtree is back after not getting married. Her husband-to-be slept with her chief bridesmaid after catching her with a cocktail waiter. Kelly asks Danny for her job back but is told she has been replaced by Sean. Leanne is still flirting with Dev. She tries to kiss him again, and he sacks her.

45x185 Mon 13 Sep, 2004 [Episode 1]

13 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's unnerved by Karen's reaction. He wishes that she'd shout and scream at him for going behind her back but Karen insists he's doing the right thing. Liz is concerned that Karen's on the edge of a breakdown and tells Tracy she's gone too far. Tracy's unrepentant. Ciaran's gutted when the environmental health inspector Gordon Venables points out that there's no hot water and his restaurant opening night might not go ahead. Charlie works flat out. The health inspector finally gives Ciaran the okay and McCarthy's restaurant opens. Penny's very impressed. Leanne lies to Janice and Jamie telling them how Dev came on to her. Jamie threatens to beat up Dev but Frankie stops him. Norris is very taken by Rula Romanoff, an old friend of Rita's from her days in the clubs.

45x186 Mon 13 Sep, 2004 [Episode 2]

13 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen flips and screams at Tracy to get away from Steve. He's delighted thinking that Karen has come to her senses. He leaves Tracy and Amy and follows Karen back home. Sarah starts as a waitress at McCarthy's. The opening night goes well although Ciaran's worried when Tracy doesn't show up and unimpressed when Jack, Vera, Tyrone and Kirk eat as much as they can because it's free. Rula thinks that Rita and Norris are an item and invites them to dinner. Norris is completely smitten with Rula and thinks she fancies him. Karen explains to Steve how she let her parents down and how she sees herself as a bad person. She tells Steve that she's too selfish to accept Amy into her life. Frankie tells Maya how Dev came on to Leanne in the corner shop then sacked her.

45x187 Wed 15 Sep, 2004

15 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's glad that Karen seems to be back to her normal self. She throws a sickie and starts smoking again. Steve suggests that she goes shopping but Karen insists she visit her mother's grave instead to say goodbye. Ciaran's hurt that Tracy let him down on his opening night. Tracy promises to turn up this evening instead. Karen talks to her mother's grave and tells her that she intends to be the best possible wife to Steve. Steve's touched. Ciaran is offended by an article in the Gazette criticising his restaurant. Tracy turns up at McCarthy's and is rude to the customers. Ciaran tells her off so she leaves in a strop. Only the Platts and the Croppers are booked in for dinner. Ciaran fires Sarah when she drops a tray of glasses.

45x188 Fri 17 Sep, 2004

17 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's relieved when Karen admits that she isn't really pregnant but wants to start trying for a baby as soon as possible. Steve thinks it's too soon. Dev's shocked when he receives a solicitor's letter accusing him of discrimination against Leanne contrary to the Sex Discrimination Act. Ciaran's new restaurant is really struggling and Tracy's quick to point out that he'd be better to sell it and salvage something from the mess. Ciaran lies to Penny saying they've had a really busy lunchtime. When Sunita hears Leanne's story of how Dev sexually harassed her, she doesn't know what to believe although Dev denies it vehemently.

45x189 Sun 19 Sep, 2004

19 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Sarah promises to try and be civil to Todd and not to row in the corner shop. Dev agrees that she can keep her job. Dev's relieved when Sunita decides that she believes him and not Leanne. Todd persuades Jason to try and talk Sarah round so that he can still see Bethany. Jason tries but to no avail. Todd's depressed. Les hears that Dev has been sexually harassing Leanne and threatens to beat him up. Leanne manages to stop him in time. Hayley accuses Karen of only wanting a baby out of jealousy for Tracy and Amy. Sunita's taken aback when her father calls round. He apologises for letting her down the other day. They sit and talk but the atmosphere is awkward. Suresh is shocked to hear about Sunita's illness and chides her for not phoning.

45x190 Mon 20 Sep, 2004 [Episode 1]

20 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally insists on taking photos of Rosie in her new school uniform. Rosie's embarrassed. Candice is delighted when Audrey gives her some proper hairdressing scissors for her birthday, but upset that her mum's forgotten. Dev offers to try and talk to Sunita's parents and smooth things over but Sunita thinks it's pointless. As Jason gets ready for Candice's, Katy's and Fiz's birthday party, Sean eyes him up. Jason feels uncomfortable. Sarah and Katy decide to be friends again; as Sarah points out, Katy could be her stepmother one day. Rita and Norris go for dinner at Rula and Bernie's big country house.

45x191 Mon 20 Sep, 2004 [Episode 2]

20 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Rosie hates Oakhill School. David suggests that she lies and says she's being bullied. Jason takes Sarah back to No.11. They end up in bed where, after sex, they fall asleep. Eileen's delighted when Todd says his tutors have recommended he reapply for Oxford University. Eileen, Todd and Sean go for a celebratory drink. Rosie lies to Kevin saying how she's being bullied at school because she's poor. Kevin's shocked when she says that her nickname is "Rosie the Refugee". At Rula's house, Bernie lets himself into Rita's room and climbs into her bed. Rita's horrified, realising they're at a swingers' party. Tyrone suggests to Maria that they get back together. Maria pecks him on the cheek and leaves.

45x192 Wed 22 Sep, 2004

22 September, 2004 8:00 pm

It's the morning after the party and Sarah and Jason continue to sleep. Sally's determined that Rosie will return to Oakhill despite her bullying claims. It's the day of the tribunal and Dev is looking forward to rubbishing Leanne's sexual harassment claims. Todd can't believe his eyes when he walks into his brother's room and finds Jason and Sarah in bed together. Devastated Todd throws Sarah onto the street and a fight quickly breaks out between the brothers. Eileen tries to break them up but as the fight escalates Todd explodes, saying that he can no longer face life on the street. Kevin puts his foot down and tells Rosie that she can go back to Weatherfield High. Eileen begs her son to reconsider but his mind is made up. Norris and Rita remain tight-lipped about their early return from Rula's house.

45x193 Fri 24 Sep, 2004

24 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Eileen speaks to Todd on the phone. He assures her that he's fine and living with an old school friend in London. Candice calls Sarah a nasty, evil two-faced cow for sleeping with Jason. Upset Sarah explains to Sunita how she ended up with Jason after the party. Fred frightens off the squirrels using Roy's football rattle. Dev visits Maya and warns her to leave both him and Sunita alone. He threatens to take legal action if she tries any more stunts. Eileen realises that she has to put Jason's feelings first if she wants him to stay so begrudgingly she asks Sean to find somewhere else to live. Jason apologises to Sarah for thinking she set him up on purpose.

45x194 Sun 26 Sep, 2004

26 September, 2004 8:00 pm

In her mission to get pregnant, Karen imposes all sorts of rules on Steve, including standing in front of an open fridge. Tyrone's delighted when Maria agrees to go to the cinema with him. Shelley tells Betty and Liz that Charlie will be moving in. They're disapproving. Jamie worries what lies Leanne might make up about him so he dumps her. Frankie tells Maya that she's got to stop thinking about Dev and Sunita and move on with her life. Maya tells Frankie that she's got a wedding to go to. Jamie regrets dumping Leanne and tries to make it up with her but Leanne's not having it and slams the door in his face. Vera reckons that Tyrone's got a new girlfriend when she catches him ironing a new shirt.

45x195 Mon 27 Sep, 2004 [Episode 1]

27 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy shows a reporter from the Gazette into the Rovers. The reporter tells Liz she's won the glamorous granny contest which Tracy entered her for. Vera quizzes Tyrone over his date but Tyrone's embarrassed and plays it down. Karen takes a pregnancy test and is upset when it's negative. Shelley goes to find Charlie at the builder's yard. Charlie was expecting her and has lit some candles and has a bottle of wine waiting for her. She tells him that she wants him to move in. Charlie's pleased. Leanne regrets telling Jamie where to go and tries to win him round. She's furious when he tells her that it's too late. Tommy discovers he's got squirrels in the loft. Fred pretends to be surprised and offers to lend him the football rattle.

45x196 Mon 27 Sep, 2004 [Episode 2]

27 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Tyrone's depressed about Maria. Jack tries to cheer him up. Kevin suggests to Sally they should celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with a posh meal. Sally thinks they'd be best to celebrate the anniversary of their second wedding rather than their first. Kevin's hurt by her attitude. Frankie enjoys telling Leanne that Jamie's replaced her with someone more suitable. Liz complains to Fred about Charlie moving into the Rovers. Fred tries to have a word with Shelley but she's quick to slap him down pointing out that she's the manager. Karen decides she's going to go shopping for designer maternity wear even though she's not pregnant yet. Liz's photo as "Glamorous Granny" appears in the Gazette.

45x197 Wed 29 Sep, 2004

29 September, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley, Charlie and Liz are finding that three's a crowd in the Rovers. Liz tells Charlie all about Jim being in prison and he's the jealous type. Sarah and Martin discover they've got squirrels in the loft at No.8. Fred offers to lend them the football rattle but Martin says he's already been on to pest control which will cost £165. Ashley feels guilty but Fred insists they keep quiet. Kevin's pleased when Sally changes her mind and agrees they should celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Fred's rattled when Tommy lets him know that he's aware the squirrels came from No.4 originally. They agree not to tell Martin. Charlie hints to Fred that Jim might think there's something going on between him and Liz as he's given her a job and a home. Fred's worried. Jason apologises to Candice for getting off with Sarah and wonders if they can try again.

45x198 Fri 1 Oct, 2004

01 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Loved-up Charlie and Shelley discuss how he's going to manage without her while she attends a hen night in Bradford. Liz is annoyed when Shelley tells Charlie that he's in charge while she's away. When Shelley leaves, Charlie tells Liz that she's in charge as far as he's concerned. Sally's disappointed to find that Rosie's new friend Pippa from Oakhill School isn't at all posh. Martin's annoyed when he discovers the squirrels originally came from No.4. He makes Fred stump up the £165 it cost to get rid of them. Jason and Warren pull Shania and Helen, a couple of girls in the Weatherfield Arms. Tyrone takes Maria for a drink to cheer her up.

45x199 Sun 3 Oct, 2004

03 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Liz threatens Charlie that she's going to tell Shelley the whole sordid story. Sophie wants a dog for her birthday. Sally's adamant that she's not having one. Frankie meets Maya in the Rovers for a lunch. Neither of them are pleased to see Leanne in there. Shelley arrives back from her hen night in Bradford. She's eaten-up with guilt and explains to Charlie that how after a few drinks a man tried to kiss her, but that's all that happened. Charlie forgives her immediately explaining the same thing happened to him. Shelley's shocked as Charlie, lying through his teeth, tells her how Liz came on to him and he knocked her back. Shelley says that she'll "kill the bitch!". Maya tells Frankie that she's got to show her face at her friend's wedding and leaves. Dev and Sunita arrive back from their holiday in the Lake District very much in love.

45x200 Mon 4 Oct, 2004 [Episode 1]

04 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley throws Liz out of the Rovers. Charlie continues to lie to Shelley proclaiming himself the innocent party. Against Kevin's wishes, Sally tells Sophie that she can't have a dog. Sophie throws a tantrum saying how Rosie gets everything she wants whereas they barely notice her at all. Les is fretting that Cilla may be seeing uncle Ronnie again. Fiz suggests they wait outside the bingo hall and then they'll know if she's seeing him or not. Liz descends on Karen and Steve saying that she's got nowhere else to stay. Maya and Frankie go for a pizza. Maya's pleased to hear how unnerved Dev and Sunita were to hear that she's been around. When Frankie lets slip that their wedding is set for 25th October, Maya makes a mental note. Sophie's unimpressed when Kevin and Sally tell her that she can have a guinea pig instead of a dog. Chesney tries to hide his amusement.

45x201 Mon 4 Oct, 2004 [Episode 2]

04 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's stunned when Liz explains how Charlie tried it on with her. It's Eileen's birthday and she gets a card from Todd but Jason's forgotten. Les apologises to Cilla for disbelieving her but Cilla's enjoying having the moral high ground for once and continues to act hurt. Liz asks Charlie to tell Shelley the truth but he refuses. Deirdre tells Liz how Charlie did the same kind of thing to Bev, who had to leave. Sean gives Eileen a silk scarf for her birthday. Jason tries to pass it off as a present from him. Patrick offers to chat up Cilla as a test to see if she really would consider an affair. Les thinks it's a good idea. Steve has a go at Charlie for lying about Liz but Charlie sticks to his story.

45x202 Wed 6 Oct, 2004

06 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Les tells Cilla that they're meeting Patrick for a drink later. To try and entice her, he tells her that Patrick's loaded from his time working on the oil rigs. Ken's very touched when Deirdre surprises him with a weekend in Dublin for his birthday. Shelley offers Liz her job and home back explaining that Charlie's gone. Liz accepts but says that she's going to see Bet in Brighton for a couple of weeks first. Charlie pleads with Shelley to give him another chance saying how nobody's ever meant this much to him before, but she doesn't trust him. Kirk explains to Fiz, Warren and Sean how Les and Patrick have set Cilla a honeytrap to see if she's faithful. Patrick buys Cilla champagne cocktails.

45x203 Fri 8 Oct, 2004

08 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen's furious as Steve fusses over Amy. She threatens to phone social services but Steve stops her pointing out that they wouldn't be interested as Amy's with her father. Shelley's put out when Fred introduces Violet Wilson, a new barmaid to the Rovers. Les is still in the doghouse with Cilla. He buys her a fake gold necklace to try and appease her but it gives her a rash. When Tracy refuses to collect Amy and gets on the bus, Karen throws Amy's dirty nappy after her. Charlie's annoyed that Shelley wouldn't take him back and tells Jason he may pack up the business and leave. Jason's worried about his job. Karen's pleased despite herself, when Sarah compliments her on how good with Amy she is.

45x204 Sun 10 Oct, 2004

10 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred's unhappy to see Shelley back with Charlie. He tries to warn her that he's bad news but Shelley refuses to listen. Steve's enjoying looking after Amy. Karen insists that Steve gives her back to Tracy as soon as possible. Ciaran gears himself up to break the news to Penny that he's had to sell the business for £60,000 and therefore she's £10,000 down on her investment of £70,000. Sunita's delighted when Jayesh visits her bringing with him his daughter Jaya. When Penny turns up Tracy steps in and prevents Ciaran from telling her the truth. Ciaran's amazed when Tracy tells Penny that she's helping out the man she loves. Steve takes Amy on the swings and sings to her. Sunita's upset when Jayesh makes it clear that Dev isn't welcome into the family and that her mother is still refusing to come to their wedding.

45x205 Mon 11 Oct, 2004 [Episode 1]

11 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's upset when Jayesh admits he won't be attending her wedding either as he doesn't want to upset their parents. When Candice hears that Warren's been accepted by Weatherfield County FC she decides she fancies him again. Jason's about to dump Candice but is shocked when she dumps him first. Dev pours Jayesh a drink and accuses him of being a hypocrite for not standing up to his parents. Ciaran's humiliated when Penny berates him for having a night off from the restaurant and calls him a waster. Sunita's delighted when Jayesh changes his mind and promises that he will come to the wedding after all. Jason chats up Violet and she agrees to let him buy her a drink. Karen tells Tracy that she and Steve are going to apply for custody of Amy. Tracy believes her and snatches Amy back.

45x206 Mon 11 Oct, 2004 [Episode 2]

11 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley decides it's time to redecorate the lounge. He and Claire start stripping the old wallpaper. Jason tells Charlie that he's in love with Violet. Tracy assures Ciaran that she'll sign the contract as Penny King. Ciaran worries about the fraud they're about commit. Ciaran nervously waits for Mr Walker to arrive so they can sign the deal and he can get his cheque for £60,000. He's shocked when Mike and Penny unexpectedly arrive wanting a meal. Dev visits Sunita's parents to try and persuade them to change their minds about coming to the wedding but to no avail. Mr Walker arrives and with Penny sitting just across the room, Tracy does the deal signing herself "Penny King". Mike recognises Mr Walker from the golf club and wonders what he and Tracy are up to. Ashley uncovers the word "Maxine" under the wallpaper and gets upset. Jason invites Violet for tea at No.11.

45x207 Wed 13 Oct, 2004

13 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Ken and Deirdre arrive back from Dublin. Les is interested in buying a whirlpool bath off Charlie. Sunita forgives Dev but wishes that he'd consulted her first. Tracy tells Ciaran that she's booked them two weeks in Spain and she's off into town to do some holiday shopping. Ciaran wonders if she'll still like him when the money's gone. Still decorating, loved-up Claire and Ashley dip their hands in the paint and print them on the wall. Ciaran tells Penny that he sold the restaurant for £30,000 and that he's keeping £10,000 for his hard work and expenses and she can have £20,000. Penny's shocked and furious that she's £50,000 down on her investment. Jason finds out that Violet and Sean are old friends.

45x208 Fri 15 Oct, 2004

15 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Fred presents Ashley and Claire tickets to Paris as an engagement present. Fiz sets Maria and Tyrone up on a blind date to try to get them back together. As excitable Tracy prepares for their holiday, she tells Ciaran that they'll need a bigger place when she and Amy move in. Ciaran's flattered by her commitment and thinks that she really must love him. Sunita asks Frankie to tell Maya to stay away from them but she refuses. When Claire finally tells her mum that she and Ashley are engaged, Yvonne leaves accusing Claire of throwing her life away. Claire's very upset, saying that if she's forced to choose she'll choose Ashley and not her mum. Tyrone and Maria meet for lunch and have a lovely time.

45x209 Sun 17 Oct, 2004

17 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Claire calls her mum in an attempt to iron out their differences but to no avail. Claire's upset. Tracy collects her things from Ciaran's flat and returns his key. She's worried to learn that Penny is threatening to go to the police about their scam. Tracy goes round to No.1 and after a lot of persuasion and using Amy as a bargaining tool, Ken and Deirdre let her move back in. Maria buys Tyrone a doughnut as a thank-you for yesterday. He's made up. Ciaran begs Penny not to go to the police. When she ignores his pleas, Ciaran points out that he'll deny everything anyway. Ashley asks Claire to move in to No.4, but Claire refuses, saying she wants to be carried over the threshold on the day they start their married life together.

45x210 Mon 18 Oct, 2004 [Episode 1]

18 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy tries to wriggle out of the whole sorry mess by telling Ken, Deirdre and Blanche that she had no idea what Ciaran was up to and as the innocent party she just got dragged in. Jason and Violet arrange to go clubbing. She invites her mates and he invites his. When Maria explains to Tyrone that he's just a mate and nothing more, he's crestfallen and decides not to go. Ken and Deirdre are appalled at Tracy's behaviour and the idea of her being sent to prison. Blanche puts in her twopenn'orth and is shocked when Ken tells her to keep her nasty little mouth shut. Les overhears Dev talking about his wedding and suggests to Kirk that if they can organise an elephant for the big day Dev will reward them handsomely. Tracy tries to win Ken round, but it doesn't wash with him. Tracy's shocked when Ken tells her to go to hell. Tracy again proclaims her innocence this time to Penny who refuses to listen.

45x211 Mon 18 Oct, 2004 [Episode 2]

18 October, 2004 8:00 pm

After a night in the cells, Tracy's upset and scared at the thought of prison. Although Ken's angry he comforts her. Charlie has a job on at No.8 building a cabin bed for Bethany. Deirdre pleads with Mike to get Penny to drop the charges for the sake of the love they once felt for each other. Mike softens and agrees to talk to her. Penny overhears and is amazed to learn that they were once an item. Fred gives Ciaran his job in the Rovers back just to annoy Mike and Penny. Jayesh turns down the offer of being Dev's best man, so Dev asks Mike instead. Shelley finds out that Charlie was only in the Weatherfield Arms briefly and wonders where he was the rest of the night. When Charlie says he's off out with a mate, Shelley becomes even more suspicious.

45x212 Wed 20 Oct, 2004

20 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Sean and Violet get the Rovers ready for Dev and Sunita's sangeet party. Shelley apologises to Charlie for being too needy and blames it on Peter for making her mistrustful of men. Charlie is understanding. Doreen, Ashley and Claire talk over their feelings for Maxine. Doreen's still upset saying she can't replace her daughter like Ashley can his wife. Dev and Sunita's sangeet party takes place. Sunita looks stunning in a white suit. Janice and Patrick start kissing much to Roy and Hayley's embarrassment. Dev's in the process of introducing Sunita to his parents, Ranjiv and Urmilla, when to his horror he sees Maya standing by the buffet. Maya enjoys wreaking havoc and purposely spills her red wine down Sunita's white suit. Shelley has to frogmarch her off the premises.

45x213 Fri 22 Oct, 2004

22 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Shelley's even more convinced that Charlie's having an affair with Gail when she finds a piece of paper in Charlie's wallet with Gail's mobile number on and a "Romantic Breaks" brochure with a note on it from Gail to Charlie. As Shelley has her final bridesmaid's sari fitting she confides in Sunita her suspicions about Charlie and Gail. Sunita refuses to believe it's true but Shelley's convinced. Jason has some free tickets to Prefects, a new club in town. He's put out when Violet turns him down so invites Maria, Fiz, Tyrone and Kirk instead. Ciaran finds Violet looking glum. When he questions her, she gets upset saying how she's always unlucky in love and has been hurt in the past. Jamie's fed up when Danny refuses to lend him some money to take Leanne out but happily gives Warren money for new football boots. Claire and Ashley discuss wedding dates.

45x214 Sun 24 Oct, 2004

24 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev and Sunita's civil wedding ceremony takes place at Weatherfield Register Office with Roy and Hayley as witnesses. Ranjiv and Urmila Alahan proudly take pictures of their son as he prepares for his Hindu wedding ceremony. Les supplies Dev with a white horse called Jumbo for the wedding. Candice goes to watch Warren in his Weatherfield County FC trials. Warren's delighted when they offer him a place. Shelley puts a brave face on for Sunita's sake and keeps quiet about her foolish behaviour the night before. Jason and Violet agree to go out together. Ciaran escorts Sunita to her wedding. Sunita's absolutely amazed and delighted to find that her parents Suresh and Mena Parekh have turned up after all. Although her mother is initially frosty she eventually thaws and washes Dev's feet as is the tradition.

45x215 Mon 25 Oct, 2004 [Episode 1]

25 October, 2004 8:00 pm

The Hindu wedding goes ahead. Mena finally forgives Sunita and accepts Dev into the family. Gail's still annoyed with Shelley for her unfounded accusation and hopes to get an apology. Shelley apologises to Charlie promising that she'll never mistrust him again but Charlie's unforgiving. Jamie invites Leanne to stay for the night and gets Warren to invite Candice but Danny puts the kibosh on it. Shelley spots Maya in the congregation and sets off to throw her out. Mike, who's Dev's best man, and Penny decide to put their differences behind them and make up. Dev's unnerved to find Maya at the wedding. He orders her to leave. Karen's upset when she discovers that she still isn't pregnant. Dev and Sunita are married. As the happy couple have their photograph taken the police arrive.

45x216 Mon 25 Oct, 2004 [Episode 2]

25 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev and Sunita are independently questioned by the police. All the wedding guests are in a state of shock. The police accuse Sunita of marrying three illegal immigrants, saying that her marriage to Dev is bigamous. She's shocked when shown marriage certificates all containing her signature. Both Dev and Sunita realise that Maya must be behind the whole travesty but neither can prove it. Sunita's shown a bank account containing £6,000. They accuse her of taking £1,000 for each illegal marriage. Violet messes Jason about and cancels their date. Jason's very downhearted. Maya tells Mena how Sunita was engaged to Ciaran but called the wedding off and then thought she was pregnant by a married man. Mena's distraught to think that her daughter could behave in such a way.

45x217 Wed 27 Oct, 2004

27 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita's up in court on charges of assisting unlawful immigration and bigamy. She pleads not guilty and the trial is set for 28th March 2005. When they refuse her bail, Sunita's devastated, as is Dev and all her friends. Danny buys the factory girls a top of the range sewing machine, a Silver Stitcher. They decide to have sewing races to decide who gets to use it. Canny Danny's pleased his plan to increase output has worked but Kelly clocks his smug expression. Dev visits Sunita in prison. She's inconsolable, blaming him for her predicament. Dev's very upset. Audrey has a go at Maria for leading Tyrone up the garden path. Maria defends herself saying how much she likes him. Kelly flirts unashamedly with Danny who returns the favour. Jamie sees what's going on and tells his dad to leave well alone. Tyrone has Maria in stitches and she remembers why she likes his company so much. She asks him out on a date next week.

45x218 Fri 29 Oct, 2004

29 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Mike gives Dev a talking-to and makes him realise he's got to stay calm and help the police for Sunita's sake. Maya turns up at the corner shop. She goads Dev until he snaps. He tells Maya he'd like to kill her. Maya makes sure Sonia is in earshot and therefore a witness. Candice continues to shows off about Warren, her footballer boyfriend. Maria's sick of hearing it and accuses her of thinking she's the new Victoria Beckham. Maya tells the police how Dev's behind the whole bigamy and immigration case and only went out with her to obtain the legal knowledge he needed to set up the scam. She goes on to tell them how he's threatened her life and she has a witness. Claire tells Ashley that she knows he's not emotionally ready to get married again yet and that's why he set a date so far off. Ashley breaks down and Claire holds him.

45x219 Sun 31 Oct, 2004

31 October, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev visits Sunita in prison. Depressed Sunita explains how Maya's visit was to gloat. Dev is furious. Kelly continues to flirt with Danny and is spotted by Janice. The sewing race starts, although as soon as Danny leaves, everyone stops. Frankie surprises Danny and they have a romantic rendezvous. Sunita suggests that Dev doesn't visit again - Dev is distraught. Shelley tells Liz that she and Charlie are back together, Liz is shocked. Maya lies to Frankie about feeling sorry for Dev and Sunita but Frankie feels uneasy about the conversation. Hayley walks in on Kelly breaking her promise with everyone by working over the lunch break, and tells the girls. Dev thinks he has found a link to Maya being guilty.

45x220 Mon 1 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

01 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Charlie makes a pass at Liz. The factory girls make Kelly feel uncomfortable. Sonia makes a point of making her feel unwelcome. Angela warns her to keep out of the Rovers. In a crisis meeting, Frankie remembers the cab driver's son had joined the army. Eileen thinks they will be able to find him from that. Eileen, Fiz, Kirk and Patrick joke about the bath "love tub" that Les has bought for Cilla. Liz tells Betty and Deirdre that she is not happy about Charlie. Betty discusses with Shelley whether Charlie is really the right man for her. Danny finds Kelly by herself at her machine. The other factory girls are in the Rovers. Danny asks Kelly out for a drink after work to cheer her up. Les and Kirk try to get the bath upstairs. Les drops the bath and hurts his back. Suresh Parekh questions Dev as to why Sunita is in prison. Danny and Kelly meet for a drink in the Weatherfield Arms.

45x221 Mon 1 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

01 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Charlie tells Shelley how it makes him feel to be bad-mouthed by those on the street. He feels they are playing on Shelley's weaknesses. Shelley reassures him that she trusts him. Steve is placed in the middle of a feud between Karen and Liz. Karen is annoyed with Liz for hogging the bathroom. Billy Arrowsmith arrives at No.5 to fix the bath. Les escapes leaving Kirk and Billy to attend to the bath. Dev tells Shelley about the look of fear in Sunita's eyes. Shelley reminds him that they must continue to fight and search for whatever it takes to set her free. Danny overhears the factory girls talking about Kelly. He will not abide bullying in his factory. He is most surprised by Hayley. Cilla asks Kirk to take Les for a few pints until the work on the bath is done. The other factory girls are disgusted with Hayley for giving in and talking to Kelly. Kelly tells Hayley how she wants to get a piece of Danny. Hayley is stunned.

45x222 Wed 3 Nov, 2004

03 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla promises to make it up to Les for not christening the whirlpool the previous night. Mena arrives at Dev's flat. She urges a helpless Dev not to give up hope. Mena and Dev get in Tom Duggan's taxi. The factory girls go for a drink in the Rovers during their lunch where Janice announces that Kelly has the hots for the boss man. She betrays Hayley by making this announcement. Kelly slams her pint down and leaves the Rovers. Kelly heads back to the factory. She disturbs Jamie lifting money from the petty cash box. She is disappointed that Danny is not there and returns to her machine. Dev meets Mena in the Rovers. Shelley joins them to discuss Mena's idea about how to free Sunita. Mena believes that having another lawyer would help. She makes a phone call. Mena has phoned for Maya. Dev and Shelley do nothing other than listen, totally baffled. Les comes home early to find Cilla still in her dressing gown.

45x223 Fri 5 Nov, 2004

05 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Danny feels guilty about yesterday. Frankie is suspicious. Sophie seems unimpressed with her birthday present - a guinea pig. Blanche announces to Tracy, Deirdre and Ken that they are going on a new television game show Top of the Tree. Ken appears unenthusiastic. A hopeless Dev and alarmed Mena are shocked to hear from Frankie that Maya is going to Italy today. Norris and Emily complain about the disturbance the bath caused last night. Dev tries to persuade the police to arrest Maya. He tells them that Maya plans to leave the country. Policemen take Walid Aziz, one of the men Maya married, to the desk. Dev does not notice Walid. Jamie admits to his dad that it was him that took the petty cash. Danny knew he had taken it in order to take Leanne out to dinner. Sally grills Rosie's friend Gemma Davenport about her family. Sally seems unimpressed. Maya is arrested. Dev is utterly gobsmacked. He starts to sob as the relief washes over him.

45x224 Sun 7 Nov, 2004

07 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen leaves for Dublin. While she's away, Steve drives Liz to London to take part in the new television game show Top of the Tree, with the Barlows. Patrick nervously asks Janice out on a date. She agrees and Patrick is happy. Blanche, Deirdre, Ken, Tracy and Amy prepare to leave for London for the taping. Liz assures them that Steve will take part. However, Tracy realises that Steve is unaware of this and looks forward to the trip even more when she finds out Karen will be away. Sally and Kevin look for Sophie's guinea pig, Sally accuses her of letting it out on purpose. They argue and Sophie points out that Rosie is receiving all the attention and money. Sally tries to get out of drinks with Gemma Davenport's parents, Kevin tells her that they have to go as it's arranged. Steve's unhappy when he realises that Tracy's joining them in London.

45x225 Mon 8 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

08 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve tells Karen that he needs the answer for a bet in the Rovers. She answers correctly and the "McDonald-Barlows" are ecstatic when they win. Jack's avoiding Vera in the Weatherfield Arms. He bumps into Ron Hepplewhite who suggests there's a way Jack can get back into the Pigeon Fanciers Association without Vera knowing. Jack's intrigued. Sally's uncomfortable at the Davenports' house when everyone is dressed casually, she finds it difficult to join in conversation with the other ladies. Kevin gets on well with the men and is soon enjoying himself. Blanche, Deirdre, Ken, Liz and Tracy discuss how to split the winnings. Steve says they can have his share as long as Karen doesn't find out. Steve makes Tracy swear on Amy's life that she won't tell Karen.

45x226 Mon 8 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

08 November, 2004 8:00 pm

At breakfast the "McDonald-Barlows" can't believe their luck. Blanche and Liz try to get Steve, Tracy and Amy to return to Weatherfield in the same car but Steve's having none of it. Ashley suggests that Claire moves in but she tells him that he's still feeling guilty about loving her. Jack and Vera receive a letter from the North West Conservation Society saying their house could be made into a people's living museum. Jack tries to put Vera off but she thinks it's a great idea. Audrey thinks Ashley is miserable because it's Maxine's birthday, he's horrified when he realises that he'd forgotten the date. Audrey tells him that he needs to put Claire, Joshua and himself first now. Ian Davenport turns up at Kevin's garage in a flash car.

45x227 Wed 10 Nov, 2004

10 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve tries to convince Karen that nothing went on between him and Tracy. Karen's heartbroken and doesn't trust him. Claire is delighted when Ashley suggests that they bring the wedding forward. Tyrone's upset that Maria's invited Kirk and Fiz along on their date. Kirk and Maria argue over which of them will get to go on their parents' cancelled holiday. Eileen tells Steve that he should tell Karen everything as she will no doubt find out in the end. Jason's disappointed when he realises his date with Violet will also be part of the group with Maria, Tyrone, Fiz and Kirk. Tracy sees Karen in the street and apologises insincerely. She does more to imply that Steve isn't being completely truthful. Maria, Tyrone, Fiz, Kirk, Violet and Jason play bar games in the Weatherfield Arms to determine who will go on the holiday to Majorca.

45x228 Fri 12 Nov, 2004

12 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's worried that Karen will see the quiz show and has narrow escapes all day from people dropping him in it. Candice tries to persuade Maria that she should take her on holiday with her instead of Tyrone. Tyrone is upset as he senses Maria doesn't want to go away with him. Charlie's annoyed that Shelley wants to go out and see Sunita. Ron Hepplewhite looks around No.9 and tells Vera that they are on the shortlist. Candice tells Tyrone that Maria doesn't want him to go on holiday and she is going instead. Maria feels cruel and tells him that he can go, but later wonders what she's done. Candice is sulky. The Barlows and numerous others gather in the Rovers to watch the quiz on the television. Karen wonders why Steve is acting so strangely as he tries everything to keep her away from a television set.

45x229 Sun 14 Nov, 2004

14 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen's not forgiven Steve after he's spent the night on the settee. Charlie says he hates birthdays and doesn't want to do anything for his, Shelley's not so sure. Les's happy in his relationship with Cilla and suggests that Kirk and Fiz try out their bath. After a suggestion from Ron Hepplewhite, Vera insists they get a pigeon loft. Ron also hints that Prince Charles may be coming to the opening but this should be kept secret. Blanche's acting like a celebrity and Tracy's smug about Karen's suffering. Emily and Norris threaten to go to the council about the noise from the Battersbys' bath but Cilla threatens a counter-attack on Norris's reputation. Steve blames Liz for his problems as she lied to him, but Karen blames Steve and Tracy. She attacks Tracy in the street. Tracy lets on about the time Steve spent in her hotel room. Karen accuses Steve of constantly lying and betraying her.

45x230 Mon 15 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

15 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen faces the day after a sleepless night. Steve's slept in the cab office. Tracy tries to persuade him that they should be together but he tells her to sling her hook. Liz's making her presence felt at No.1. Ken and Deirdre insist that she's no trouble. Danny persuades Emily and Norris that they need to take direct action against the Battersbys. He comes up with a plan after Cilla informs them that Kirk and Fiz will be using the bath tonight. Charlie's happy with his gift off Shelley but not sure about the surprise she's planned. Sean talks back to Danny and gets an official warning. Blanche complains about Liz. Tracy pleads with Karen to let Steve go saying he'll be happier with her and Amy. Karen vows she'll never let Tracy have him. They fight in the street. Steve denies he loves Tracy and Karen tells him to get out of her life. Shelley's not impressed when they end up down the Weatherfield Arms with Charlie's mates.

45x231 Mon 15 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

15 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve's glad to be home. Karen's still furious despite her display of "public unity". Despite her anger, she's feeling fertile and drags Steve into the bedroom. Ken's still not happy with having no space at home with Liz around. Kirk and Fiz are disappointed when they find there's no water supply to No.5. Danny convinces them that all of the street's water has been cut off and pretends to call the water board. Karen suggests that she and Steve move away, but he convinces her to stay for now. Charlie realises Shelley's not enjoying herself and suggests she goes home. Shelley leaves feeling deeply unwanted. Norris is nervous that the Battersbys will discover their plan, Frankie reckons it was a stupid idea. Just as Shelley's cancelled the table at Delphines, Charlie comes rushing in and apologises. She melts. Les phones the water board and they realise what's happened.

45x232 Wed 17 Nov, 2004

17 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Cilla demands that everyone stay out this evening for her and Les to be alone. Karen demands their share of the car. Ken suggests that they have it one day a week, starting today. He hands over the key, much to Tracy and Blanche's disgust. Frankie's bored with life and asks Danny for a job. He's not keen and talks her out of it, but it doesn't stop her feeling down. Dev cheers up Sunita taking her for a tour of his shops and to lunch. She says she wouldn't change a thing if everything she's been through means she can be with him. Karen's intent on making a baby in the car, but is furious when one of Amy's toys and a soiled nappy dampens the mood. Steve's disappointed, then embarrassed when Karen refuses to take the car back with more petrol than they received in it, and drives round the block until they've used up what they put in.

45x233 Fri 19 Nov, 2004

19 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Charlie tells Les that the council will charge him for the repairs as the bath was too big, so he helps make it look like the original bath fell through due to rot-damaged joists. Frankie watches Warren's practice match where he plays well. Karen lets the tyres down on the Barlows' car, Tracy gives her the bill. Ron Hepplewhite declares No.9 the nomination for Working Class Monument of Greater Manchester. Vera's ecstatic, but disappointed when Frankie can't go shopping. She borrows Frankie's expensive handbag. The Barlows find the wheels gone off the car. Steve's dismayed to find Karen in the lounge of their flat with the wheels. After a close call, council surveyor Eddie Thorburn falls for the trick and asks Charlie to send him an estimate for the bill. Tracy uses Liz's spare key to get back the wheels from the McDonalds' flat, infuriating Karen when she returns to find them gone.

45x234 Sun 21 Nov, 2004

21 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Jack fusses around a vulnerable Vera having been discharged from hospital with a sprained ankle. Eileen and Jason are baffled to find Kelly stayed the night with Sean. Charlie starts work at No.5, Cilla wants Les to get rid of the bath but everyone he asks to take it away wants paying. When Angela nips over to No.11 to borrow a casserole dish, the gossip starts among the factory girls. Sally sets the whole family to work cleaning the house ready for the Davenports' visit. Frankie's sympathetic towards Vera and helps out around No.9. Jack's feeling so guilty he calls the deal off with Ron Hepplewhite, but Ron insists that the deposit is non-refundable and visits Vera to make sure Jack has to go through with it. Chesney's feeling lonely but is delighted when Sean and Kelly come to play in his new den - the bath. Les begrudgingly pays Kevin to take away the bath.

45x235 Mon 22 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

22 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Sunita nervously invites her mum and dad for dinner. Frankie draws up a rota and explains to Danny, Jamie and Warren they're all going to muck in while she's helping out at No.9. Danny's proud of her. Frankie and Sunita thaw towards each other and Sunita thanks Frankie for her help in securing her release from prison. Danny offers the girls some extra cash if they'll do his shopping. Frankie does Vera's ironing. Jack's rude about the standard of Vera's ironing. To Vera's delight, Frankie forces Jack to apologise. Vera's worried that Roy will replace her at the cafe. Frankie makes sure he doesn't by offering to do Vera's shifts until she's back on her feet. Leanne's furious. Kevin refuses to sell the garage to Ian Davenport.

45x236 Mon 22 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

22 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Frankie cooks for Jack and Vera. Jack thinks Frankie's posh but Frankie explains that she's no posher than they are and was brought up on a council estate in North London. Sunita and Mena continue to mend bridges and Dev and Suresh are delighted to see them so happy. They vow to have more evenings like this. Frankie pretends to come on to Jack who thinks that she's serious and Frankie enjoys winding him up. Sean takes Kelly back to No.11 for a nightcap. Kelly really fancies him and proceeds to tell him all about her childhood, the foster parents and her absent mum. Frankie demands that Danny takes her out after her hard day's work. Liz and Deirdre invite Eileen to join them for a pizza. Frankie, fed up at being in the Rovers again, invites herself along and abandons Danny. Jamie and Leanne head into town for a night out. Dev leaves the dinner party to sort out the alarm at his Eccles shop which is going off.

45x237 Mon 22 Nov, 2004 [Episode 3]

22 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev staggers to his feet and watches in horror as his shop burns down. Sean is hurt and angry and tells Kelly to leave. Kelly thinks that he's overreacting but she goes. Frankie, Liz, Eileen and Deirdre go out for dinner. They decide to have a girls' pact and after a few glasses of wine they start swapping stories about the men in their lives. Deirdre admits to sleeping with Dev. Shelley's hoping for a quiet night with Charlie watching a video but he's not keen. As Dev talks to the police and the fire brigade his mobile rings. It's Verinder from the Swinton shop to say the alarm's going off. Dev panics and shouts at her to get out quickly and take her children with her. Jason arrives home and finds Sean upset. Sean tells him how Kelly made a pass at him. Jason finds it funny but Sean points out that he wouldn't want a man coming on to him. Dev's horrified as he receives more calls to say his other shops are exploding one by one.

45x238 Wed 24 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

24 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev's worst fears are confirmed when Maya picks up the phone. Whilst pinning Sunita down Maya demands he comes to the flat and doesn't involve the police. Mike, Fred, Charlie, Tommy and Danny begin their game of poker. Tommy's worried he hasn't much money and the stakes are too high. Maya continues to torment Sunita, telling her how much she enjoyed ruining her wedding and accuses her of being a dim-witted, dreary little drudge. Frankie, Eileen, Deirdre and Liz go back to No.7 for a drink. Eileen tells them how she used to be in a band with Patrick and once had a fling with him. Shelley feels very left-out listening to the men playing poker in the back. Dev arrives at his flat and is frustrated to find it empty. He's horrified when he realises Maya's taken Sunita to the corner shop and obviously plans to burn that down too. Mike's on a winning streak and Fred's getting agitated. Tommy's only got £4 left when he's dealt a good hand.

45x239 Wed 24 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

24 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev regains consciousness. Sunita is still chained to the cooker. Dev tries to placate Maya telling her that she needs help but Maya continues with her mad rant. Tommy quits the poker game owing Mike £78 and is gutted to find out afterwards he had the better hand. The police call at the corner shop flat and Maya talks to them pretending to be Sunita. Having stolen Sunita's wedding ring, she's now wearing it herself. Mike wins game after game of poker. Fred's quietly seething. Sophie can't sleep. She hears screams from the flat next door but thinks she's been dreaming. Kevin takes her with him on a breakdown call-out. Maya switches on the gas rings without lighting them and leaves Dev and Sunita bound and gagged in the flat. She goes downstairs and sets light to the corner shop.

45x240 Fri 26 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

26 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Dev and Sunita are in hospital, traumatised after their ordeal. When Sally tells Sophie just how frightened she was when she couldn't find her, Sophie's delighted to be the centre of attention. Sunita finds out that Maya's in the same hospital and insists that she and Dev leave immediately. Tracy has taken Amy to the medical centre with a temperature. She's pleased when Steve takes an interest. Charlie and Ciaran enjoy being treated as local heroes. Karen's gobsmacked to find out that she's pregnant. Dev thanks Ciaran for saving his and Sunita's lives. Sean and Kelly argue in the factory. Danny demands to know what's going on. Kelly lies, saying Sean came on to her and she tried to push him off. She shows Danny her bruises. Danny sacks Sean who's devastated.

45x241 Fri 26 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

26 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve and Karen celebrate their baby news in the Rovers and buy drinks all round. Tracy's gutted. Sean pours his heart out to Eileen and tells her how Kelly had a bet with the factory girls that she could turn him. Eileen's furious. Karen enjoys rubbing Tracy's nose in her news. Tracy leaves in tears. As sobbing Tracy cuddles Amy, Blanche points out that it's time she stopped carrying a torch for Steve. Dev and Sunita arrive at the Rovers and are overwhelmed at everyone's good wishes. Dev thanks Charlie for saving their lives. Charlie tells Shelley that he's going to nip out to catch up with a mate. Shelley's put out. Irate Eileen tells the factory girls that their bet with Kelly has got Sean the sack. The girls are really sorry and Hayley begs Danny to reconsider, explaining how he's misjudged Sean and that Kelly's the one at fault. As Liz chats to Deirdre about becoming a grandmother again, Tracy's upset and thinks Amy will be forgotten about, certainly by Steve.

45x242 Sun 28 Nov, 2004

28 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy's still upset thinking that once Karen's baby arrives, Amy will be swept aside and Steve won't want to know. Sunita insists that Dev goes to work saying she'll be alright in the flat on her own. Karen's excited when she gets a due date of 8th August from the doctor. Charlie's hung-over. Shelley tries to find out what he got up to last night, but Charlie changes the subject. Danny hauls Kelly into his office and insists that she finds Sean, apologises to him and gets him to accept his job back. Ken drops hints to Liz that she needs to find somewhere else to live but she's unreceptive. Karen continues to twist the knife and wind Tracy up. Hayley calls to see Sunita, who's so nervy and wound up she drops a vase. When Sunita sees that it's only Hayley she breaks down and cries.

45x243 Mon 29 Nov, 2004 [Episode 1]

29 November, 2004 8:00 pm

The overcrowding at No.1 is starting to take its toll on Ken. He begs Steve to help him out and find somewhere else for Liz to live. Katy feels the pressure from Angela and Martin to do well in her mock exams. Vera's feeling better and insists that they don't need Frankie's help any more. Tyrone and Maria return from Majorca. Tyrone's all loved-up but Maria's guilt-ridden and confesses to Audrey and Candice how she got off with another lad behind Tyrone's back. The new pigeon loft is installed at No.9. Vera tells Jack to get on to the Conservation Society so that they can register the house. Craig wants a computer at home. Tommy feels guilty knowing he's blown a chunk of the money playing poker. Liz gets a job at the Weatherfield Arms and at Steve's insistence moves into the flat above Street Cars.

45x244 Mon 29 Nov, 2004 [Episode 2]

29 November, 2004 8:00 pm

Katy explains to Martin how she still wants to go to college but wants a baby too. Martin isn't so keen but promises to think about it. Tommy knows he's got to buy Craig a computer so demands another poker game to give him a chance to win some of his money back. Ken's bemused when Wanda asks him to hold an urn containing her late husband Dickie. Blanche proceeds to ply her with gin. Ken and Deirdre escape to the Rovers. Fred, Mike, Tommy and Danny play poker. Warren's selling tickets for a gala dinner and dance at Weatherfield County FC on Friday. Tyrone buys two tickets and invites Maria. She accepts and Tyrone's delighted. Tommy manages to win some money and bails out while's the going is good. Frankie lets on to Jack that she knows about his scam with the pigeons.

45x245 Wed 1 Dec, 2004

01 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley and Claire discuss their wedding. Fred can't bring himself to tell them that he's gambled away the butcher's shop. Wanda's getting on Ken and Deirdre's nerves but shows no sign of moving out. They're amazed when she has a large gin for breakfast. Vera returns to work at the cafe. Frankie's delighted when Roy offers her a part-time job on a permanent basis. Ken lets slip to Vera that "Henry Broxbourne" is really Ron Hepplewhite from the Weatherfield Pigeon Fanciers Association. Vera resolves to set both Ron and Jack up. Tommy admits to Angela that he gambled away some of their Christmas money but has managed to win most of it back. Wanda takes a shine to Ken and offers him a go with her walking frame.

45x246 Fri 3 Dec, 2004

03 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Guilt-ridden Fred begs Ashley to forgive him, which he eventually does although he still can't believe that Fred's gambled away the business. Ken goes to get his hair cut just to avoid Wanda but she follows him to the salon. Maria tells Tyrone that she can't go to the gala dinner and dance. She's surprised when Tyrone admits he knew about her fling with Dave Bellis in Majorca but hoped it would blow over. Hurt and upset he tells her that they're finished and gives the tickets to Jamie. Dave turns up from Newcastle. He's lost his wallet so Maria borrows £200 from the salon takings saying that they must replace it in the morning so Audrey won't know. Ron Hepplewhite turns up at No.9 pretending to be from the Conservation Society.

45x247 Sun 5 Dec, 2004

05 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Maria panics about how she's going to replace the £200 without Audrey finding out. Sophie tries on her Christmas cracker costume for the school fancy dress. Frankie insists that Danny erects a pigeon loft in the yard for Jack's pigeons. Ian calls round and offers Sally the job of office manager at his garage, as he's had to sack Della. Deirdre finds out from a colleague on the council that Wanda's been pulling a fast one and her house has never had termites. In desperation, Maria asks Kirk if he can give her any money and explains about the £200. Leanne overhears and threatens to tell Audrey. Blanche and Wanda slow dance to some Glenn Miller. Wanda complains that Deirdre's cooking sherry is off but Ken points out that she's been drinking balsamic vinegar. Wanda admits she hasn't got termites and was just fed up and lonely. Sally,

45x248 Mon 6 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

06 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Roy decides to get up early and make Christmas pudding mix for the cafe. He decides to put money in the mix, but he wakes Hayley. Later Janice and Angela sign up for a piece of the cake. There is arguing as the Barlows discuss their decorations. Tracy complains that Christmas will be miserable anyway. Steve and Karen discuss baby names. Karen wants to name the baby "Leo" because of his star sign. Danny has decided to put decorations up in the factory and gives the girls the morning off to help. Maria tells Liz that she got the money from a mate. At work, Maria and Candice are discussing Claire's hair for her wedding. Maria tries unsuccessfully to replace Audrey's money. Claire suggests to Fred that the butcher's shop could do with some lights. Later Candice distracts Audrey while Maria replaces the money. Fred puts up the "Gobbling Gordon" neon sign but decides against the "get stuffed" catchphrase. Ashley claims it makes the butcher's look like a fried chicken takeaway.

45x249 Mon 6 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

06 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Maria goes to thank Tyrone. Audrey notices that the money in the cupboard for the takings are crisp notes from a cash machine and as she goes to blame Candice, Maria owns up. She tells Audrey that Tyrone gave her the money. Audrey tells her that love is sometimes more than skin-deep. The factory girls plan to get their own back on Danny and his giant cut-out. Roy admits that his great grandmother developed a drinking problem when she started making her Christmas puddings. The puddings are going down well in Roy's Rolls. Claire is getting worried that the wedding won't be ready in time and that her mum is interfering trying to ruin it. Steve has bought Amy a keyboard, but asks that Tracy keep it a secret from Karen. Fred admits to Ashley that his accountant Bernie Bolton, wrote off the Orchid Pattaya losses as business losses in his books. Ashley and Yvonne get into an argument. Deirdre and Liz discover the present from Steve under the Barlows' tree.

45x250 Wed 8 Dec, 2004

08 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen is suffering from morning sickness. Yvonne angers Ashley and Claire. She tells Ashley that he is simply trying to replace his dead wife. Candice, Rita, Audrey, and Blanche all offer Maria advice on Tyrone. Janice and Angela fail to win at Roy's Christmas Pudding Prize, but Janice pockets Karen's winnings when she goes to throw up again. Rita nearly lands Fred in it when she suggests in front of Yvonne that she knocks the price of her steak off his paper bill. Claire suggests to Maria in the Rovers that she borrow the money from Audrey to pay back Tyrone to avoid feeling guilty. Later Claire asks Fred to give her away at the wedding, and he agrees. Karen overhears Liz and Steve talking about the present Steve has bought for Amy. Frankie starts laying on the compliments in the cafe, while Maria asks Audrey for the money, who reluctantly agrees.

45x251 Fri 10 Dec, 2004

10 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen plans to get the car, and Tracy offers a swap: the car for Steve. Tommy and Kevin rumble Tyrone when he tells them that he is going round to Maria's flat for dinner. They see his new shirt, and tease him. Maria sees and realises that things may be getting out of hand. Fred goes to the Rovers to meet Yvonne for her inspection of the pub's finances, as Claire tells Ashley that Maria and Candice are planning her a hen night in there. Shelley is making secret plans to meet up with someone. She tells Charlie that it is a brewery lunch, but upon ringing the brewery he discovers that there is no function. He makes her squirm before agreeing that she can go. Ken decides to give Karen the spare key to the car and Karen responds by getting a "Steve & Karen" sticker on the windscreen. Tracy threatens to smash it. Claire's worried that her mum is trying to stop the wedding by taxing Fred so much he can't afford it.

45x252 Sun 12 Dec, 2004

12 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Liz catches a slightly embarrassed Maria and Tyrone in the morning. Shelley's secret meeting is with her mum Bev. Things go well, and they even discuss Charlie cordially. Charlie doesn't believe that Shelley's been to see her mum and she has to prove it by phoning Bev. While on the phone, Charlie makes Shelley choose between them, and tells her that she can't see her again. At breakfast Fred, Claire and Ashley muse over what Yvonne is going to tell them regarding the tax returns. When Yvonne tells them that the final amount outstanding is £24.09 Fred is very relieved. Ciaran is worried about the hen night, that the girls will get too raucous and get him to do something. Norris has won a £5 prize in Roy's Christmas pudding lottery, which Les overhears. Les and Kirk try to con Roy by putting a coin in their pudding, but are foiled as Roy has marked all the coins with a file.

45x253 Mon 13 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

13 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Chirpy Tyrone tells Kevin and Tommy that he's back with Maria. Charlie behaves as if nothing's happened, making Shelley perturbed. Audrey's pleased that Maria chose Tyrone, whereas Candice makes snide comments about him. Danny strikes a deal with the factory girls: if they can get £100 together towards a Christmas party and finish the latest order today, he'll double the money. Dev and Sunita arrive back from Sunita's mother's house. Dev invites Shelley and Charlie round for dinner. Shelley's relieved when Charlie agrees. Les and Cilla come up with a plan to win the £25 Christmas pudding money from Roy. He sees through their scam and makes Les eat all the puddings to get the money. Maria's put out when Gail announces that Nick's going to be Ashley's best man at the wedding. Betty calls in to the cafe explaining that she asked Hayley to save her a portion of Christmas pudding.

45x254 Mon 13 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

13 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Charlie continues to interrogate Shelley but she lies insisting it was Sunita on the phone. Charlie makes a mental note to punish her later. Charlie and Shelley get ready to go to Dev and Sunita's flat for dinner. Charlie makes Shelley believe that she looks a bit tarty. Feeling hurt, Shelley goes to change. Sally sings the praises of Ian Davenport's garage saying that it's much posher than theirs. Angela and Tommy buy Craig a computer for Christmas. Shelley changes into lots of different outfits but Charlie finds fault with all of them. Shelley becomes upset and flustered. When Dev lights some candles for the dinner party, Sunita has a panic attack as they remind her of Maya and the burning shop flat. Hayley's shocked to find the Christmas party money has been stolen. The factory girls blame Angela. Offended, Angela storms off home. Martin tells Katy that he's taken out life insurance and she's the main beneficiary.

45x255 Wed 15 Dec, 2004

15 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Ashley needs to find a new best man now that Nick's pulled out. Katy suggests to Martin that they should get married but he reckons they should wait until she's finished university. Yvonne calls round to No.4 and gives Claire some mementos of her father and asks if she can give Claire away at the wedding. Claire agrees. Charlie gets the building contract from Dev to rebuild the corner shop and possibly some of his other shops too. Furious Angela tells the girls that she's not the thief. Kelly's still disbelieving. Danny suggests to Hayley that they search the factory from top to bottom. Charlie continues to undermine Shelley's confidence suggesting that she often upsets customers without realising it. Violet makes up with Jason. Jason lies to Charlie pretending that he and Violet are sleeping together but Charlie susses out the truth. Jamie, Warren, Candice, Leanne and Katy mess around kissing each other under the mistletoe.

45x256 Fri 17 Dec, 2004

17 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Tyrone's worried that he's not good enough for Maria, although Fiz and Claire assure him that he is. Charlie takes the mickey out of Jason because he hasn't managed to get Violet into bed yet. Claire suggests to Ashley that he should ask Tyrone to be best man as it would help Tyrone improve his self-esteem. Ashley agrees to think about it. Jason tells Violet that it's time they had sex. Violet takes offence. Jason admits he's in love with her but is hurt when Violet just throws it back in his face. Frankie hears about the missing £200 and tells Danny that she borrowed it to go Christmas shopping. Danny lies to the girls and says it was stuck down the back of the drawer. The girls apologise to Angela but she's still hurt. Jealous Candice gives Katy a hard time for kissing Warren. Fiz tells Tyrone that Ashley's going to ask him to be his best man. Tyrone's chuffed to death. When Claire finds out Ashley's asked Martin instead, she panics.

45x257 Sun 19 Dec, 2004

19 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Martin tells Katy that he was simply tackling Warren and didn't mean to hurt him. Katy's unconvinced. Martin admits to Katy he doesn't know what she sees in him as she's young and gorgeous whilst he's a sad old git. Sally helps Rosie make up her Christmas food hamper the school will be donating to good causes. Cilla insists Les explains the facts of life to Chesney. Les is amazed when Chesney explains to him how the cells divide and likens him to Einstein. Candice picks another fight with Katy. Sarah pulls Candice back while Martin controls Katy. Sarah's embarrassed that her dad's teenage girlfriend is scrapping in the street. Fred gets the wrong end of the stick and thinks that Ashley wants him to be his best man. Fred, Martin and Tyrone discover that they all think they're Ashley's best man. Warren can't play football for a week because of his knee injury.

45x258 Mon 20 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

20 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally riles Les when she tells him that Oakhill School is too good for Chesney. The factory party doesn't start well when Angela leaves, still upset at being called a thief. Sean, Fiz, Hayley and Janice are upset but Karen and Sonia party on. Danny is upset that the girls aren't enjoying themselves and sends Jamie off to get Angela back. Fred is putting down Martin and Tyrone to Ashley. He and Claire decide that they will have three best men, one for the stag do, one for the wedding and one for the reception. Cilla rings Oakhill and arranges with Mr Austin, in her best "telephone voice", to take Chesney to the Christmas Fayre. She tells Les that they'll be able to afford it by getting grants. On Gail's insistence, Martin talks to Sarah and they make up again. Jamie manages to get Angela back to the party and everyone starts to enjoy themselves. Mike starts to loosen up and he and Janice have a lingering kiss under the mistletoe.

45x259 Mon 20 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

20 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve tells Liz that he's going to be a good father to his baby with Karen. Leanne has spiked Candice's drink in the Rovers, and Warren hasn't yet told Candice that Leanne and Jamie are also going to Weatherfield County FC's Christmas party. Karen is becoming increasingly worried about the baby. Steve won't answer his phone, and Karen hangs up in fear when she phones the hospital. Sally is worried that Sophie's invisible friend will embarrass her and Kevin at Oakhill School's Christmas Fayre. Kevin in despair goes to the Rovers with his invisible friend "Eric". Later, Sally hoovers up "Ebony Rae". Chesney has taken one of the Websters' mince pies from the window sill, and tries to teach Schmeichel some new tricks.

45x260 Wed 22 Dec, 2004

22 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen and Steve are in a state of shock after the miscarriage. Karen tries to put a brave face on things and goes to work as normal. Steve however finds it hard. Sally's getting worked-up about being in charge of the mince pies at Oakhill School's Christmas Fayre. Tracy's still getting annoyed about Christmas as the rest of the Barlows discuss the Christmas food shopping. Candice is playing it cool to Audrey and Maria in the salon about Weatherfield County FC's Christmas party. The truth is that she and Warren got too drunk to remember anything. Leanne reveals to them both that they were pictured embarrassingly in the Gazette. Frankie consoles an upset Candice in the Rovers. Sally is beaming with pride at the school's Christmas fayre and she is very pleased when the headmaster tells her and Kevin that Rosie is settling in well. She is less pleased when Les, Cilla and Chesney turn up at the school. They are greeted at by the head.

45x261 Fri 24 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

24 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Tyrone books a stripping butcher for Ashley's stag do. Steve's worried about Karen who's distraught about the baby. Cilla and Les trick Kirk and Fiz into babysitting Chesney on Christmas Eve. Ashley, Ciaran, Charlie, Mike, Martin, Boris and Tyrone go on Ashley's stag do. Liz tells Deirdre about Karen's miscarriage. The stripper arrives at the stag do dressed as a baker. Tyrone's embarrassed and Ashley's furious. Tracy is genuinely sorry for Karen, but Karen finds her sympathy unbearable. The stag party is thrown out of the restaurant, then refused entry into a nightclub. They resort to the Rovers. Claire rips her wedding dress. Emily suggests that Hayley could help. Sophie finally forgives Sally for murdering "Ebony Rae".

45x262 Fri 24 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

24 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Tracy's in severe shock thinking that Karen's kidnapped Amy. Steve phones Karen and asks her to bring Amy back. Karen hadn't realised that Amy was in the car. Tracy grabs the phone and shouts at Karen making matters far worse. Ken and Deirdre try to placate a hysterical Tracy. Jason asks Violet to stay with him over Christmas. She says that she'll think about it. Cilla wangles herself a job helping out with the wedding buffet so she and Les can have a free Christmas lunch. Steve and Tracy go off in his taxi and frantically search for Karen and Amy. Steve speaks to Karen again. Karen tells Steve what an ugly baby Amy is compared to how their baby would have been. Steve's now seriously worried. Violet decides she will stay at No.11 for Christmas. Jason's delighted and they kiss passionately.

45x263 Sat 25 Dec, 2004

25 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Steve tries to get near the burning car to rescue Amy but the flames are too fierce. Tracy, convinced that Karen's killed Amy, jumps in Steve's taxi and drives off back to Coronation Street like a woman possessed. Tracy hits a wall whilst reversing, and drives straight in Karen's direction. Karen manages to scramble up the factory steps as Tracy crashes straight into them, and Karen bangs on the door. Hayley, who's mending Claire's dress lets her in. Tracy, wielding a crook-lock forces her way in after Karen, threatening to kill her. Steve's relieved to find that Amy's safe and sound with Roy. Steve arrives at the factory and tells Tracy that Amy's safe, but Tracy doesn't believe him, thinking he's just trying to save Karen from her fate. Tracy and Karen continue to fight on the factory roof. Steve arrives just in time and forces Tracy to look down where she sees Amy in Roy's arms. Tracy, cradling Amy, goes home with Ken and Deirdre.

45x264 Sun 26 Dec, 2004

26 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Karen pleads with Steve to change his mind but he's unyielding. Chesney's downhearted as the Scalextric that Cilla bought him is second-hand and doesn't work properly and there's only a scrawny chicken for Christmas dinner. Ashley and Claire's wedding reception is in full swing in the Rovers. Cilla manages to nick a load of food and champagne from the reception. Steve's distraught as he explains to Liz that it's over with Karen. Katy confides in Violet that she proposed to Martin. Shelley's gobsmacked when Charlie gives her diamond earrings for Christmas. Tyrone gets stage fright and insists that Fred does the best man's speech. Fred reads out Tyrone's speech as Tyrone cringes but to his relief, everyone thinks it's great. Ken, Deirdre, Blanche, Tracy and Amy have Christmas dinner together. Tracy raises a toast to her family and it's a warm moment. Yvonne makes a speech and gives Ashley and Claire her blessing.

45x265 Mon 27 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

27 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Liz tries to comfort Steve who's distraught. Ashley and Claire (and Joshua) get ready to leave for their honeymoon in Paris. Claire admits that she's scared of tunnels, Ashley admits he's scared of flying so at the last minute they have to alter the arrangements and buy ferry tickets. Deirdre tells Tracy that Steve's thrown Karen out. Tracy's surprised. Bev calls Deirdre and asks to meet her in secret. Charlie mentions that another pub is having a private party for its regulars on New Year's Eve. Angela tells Katy how her grandma got herself pregnant so grandad had to marry her. This sows a seed in Katy's head. She and Martin make up. Jim calls from prison. Liz and Steve keep quiet about Karen's departure. Bev tells Deirdre how Shelley phoned saying that she didn't want to see her again and how she's sure Charlie's behind it. Shelley gets Fred's permission for a private party on New Year's Eve.

45x266 Mon 27 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

27 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Janice and Kelly discuss the fight between Karen and Tracy. Hayley remains tight-lipped. However, Tracy informs them that Karen has left for good. Deirdre tells Shelley that Bev is hiding at No.1 and hoping to see her. Shelley sneaks out of the Rovers round to Deirdre's house. Roy's annoyed when a customer called Vince brings his own sandwiches into the cafe. Martin apologises again to Warren for injuring him. They make up. Maria invites Tyrone back to her flat for the evening. Tracy offers Steve her sympathy saying that she'll do anything to help. Steve throws it back in her face. Bev tries her best to get Shelley to see that Charlie is a cheat, a liar and a womaniser. Shelley refuses to listen and tells Bev it's best if they don't see each other again. Upset Bev makes Deirdre promise to keep an eye on Shelley for her. Steve's still in turmoil wondering if he should give Karen another chance.

45x267 Wed 29 Dec, 2004

29 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Katy keeps Martin occupied in the bedroom in the hope of falling pregnant. Martin's none the wiser. Janice, Hayley and Sean are missing Karen in the factory. Kelly decides to move to Karen's machine as it's better than hers. Steve's unnerved when Tracy arrives at Street Cars with some food shopping for him. He later tells Deirdre to speak to Tracy and make sure that she stays away from him. Roy's annoyed when Vince enters the cafe and uses the toilet without buying anything. Norris is convinced that Steve has murdered Karen as nobody saw her leave. Violet, Jason and Sean arrange to go clubbing together. Everyone's in hysterics when Les tells them how Patrick has run over himself in his taxi. Later Les sprains his ankle when he re-enacts what happened to Patrick.

45x268 Fri 31 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

31 December, 2004 8:00 pm

It's New Year's Eve. Emily, Vera, Blanche and Betty set up the buffet for the party in the Rovers. Sally arrives home in a posh car which Ian has lent her for the weekend as a thank-you for all her hard work. Kevin's impressed. Shelley's delighted when Charlie gives her a new dress to wear to the party. She's put out when she realises that it's two sizes too small and asks Charlie to take it back. Charlie suggests she should go on a diet and the dress could be an incentive. Charlie gives the dress to Jason so that Violet can try it instead. Chesney's very excited when Cilla and Les take him to the Rovers with them. The Baldwins celebrate Warren's 18th birthday. For his present Candice gives him a ring explaining that it only symbolises commitment if he wants it to. Danny leads Frankie up to the factory roof where he romantically proposes to her even thought they're already married.

45x269 Fri 31 Dec, 2004 [Episode 2]

31 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Sally bores Eileen about her management skills. Norris upsets Audrey by listing all the people who've died that year. Charlie comforts Shelley and tells her that he loves her. Chesney and Sophie hide under the buffet table. Sophie offers to snog him but Chesney's appalled. Steve tells Liz that he's only come out because he doesn't want to be at home if Karen phones. Audrey and Blanche cry together over their dead husbands. Ken arrives back from Scotland with Adam. Sophie's annoyed when Blanche muses that because she lives in Rosie's shadow she'll probably end up going on a killing spree. Shelley tells Deirdre how much she loves Charlie. Deirdre likens Charlie to Ray in character. Chesney winds up Vera, Blanche, Rita, Betty and Emily telling them what a terrible Christmas he's had. They each give him some money. Chesney's delighted his scam worked. Gail and Eileen call a truce deciding to put 2004 behind them.

45x999 The Kids from Coronation Street

30 November, 2004 8:00 pm

45x9999 Farewell Karen

25 December, 2004 8:00 pm

Due to the imminent departure of Suranne Jones (aka Karen McDonald), ITV decided to air a special episode featuring Karen's best bits. With interviews from several cast and crew members.

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