Brookside Season 11, Episode 76: Episode 1114 - Dusky Beauty

1

Episode 1039 - Can't Believe

New Year's Day is sad and sombre for the Dixon family. Barry is surprised when he wakes up next to a child. Patricia tells Margaret why she is so scared.

30 min

2

Episode 1040 - Everything At Risk

Fran plays her trump card, but how will Barry react? Mick comes home early and finds more babysitters than he expected. Ron is taken for a ride by a man on crutches. Max dashes to the hospital to be with Patricia.

30 min

3

Episode 1041 - Waiting To Pounce

Patricia tries to put on a brave face, but can't quite manage it. Barry doesn't want to remain in a weak position for long. Ron refuses to accept responsibility for losing Mike's keyboard. Barbara intends to make her presence felt at the school.

30 min

4

Episode 1042 - What To Say

Julia and the Dixons go to Cyril's funeral. Just as Patricia prepares to go into hospital, Susannah arrives to offer her support, but it isn't altogether appreciated.

30 min

5

Episode 1043 - Suspicious Minds

DD confides in Ron about what she has discovered, but he is not really interested. When Mike's allegation is confirmed, Julia is sacked. Patricia is to have an operation, but will Max be able to give her the support she needs?

30 min

6

Episode 1044 - Birth Certificate

Barry's attraction to Angela grows, as does Terry's hatred of Graeme. Derek has a chat with Father Thornton, but is left none the wiser. Jackie and Julia confront Mike about the stolen money. Sinbad checks his birth certificate for endorsements.

30 min

7

Episode 1045 - Nervous

Terry is in court on the first day of Graeme's trial. Barry's hot date has an unexpected outcome. Mike takes a keen interest in medals. Max is annoyed when Susannah introduces herself to the new neighbours.

30 min

8

Episode 1046 - Devoted Mother

Terry loses his temper in court. Sinbad wonders to whom his mother could have been devoted. Margaret is surprised to find Susannah helping Max out around the house.

30 min

9

Episode 1047 - Keeping Secrets

Terry and Fran are questioned by the defence counsel. Derek has some bad news for Margaret. Patricia comes home.

30 min

10

Episode 1048 - It's All Over

Patricia discovers that some things have been moved around in her absence. In a fight between Ron and Mike, John manages to come off worst. The trial nears its conclusion.

30 min

11

Episode 1049 - Feelings Of Guilt

John has a few problems at Burns Night down at the Legion, where Julia embarrasses Ron after having too much to drink. Patricia invites Susannah over to thank her for her help and to tell her that they no longer need it.

30 min

12

Episode 1050 - Families

Marcia pays another visit to the woman believed to be Sinbad's sister, and this time she has a different story to tell. DD is concerned about Mike, even if Ron isn't. Lindsey has some news for Jimmy and Jackie.

30 min

13

Episode 1051 - Reliable Friends

Fran is so annoyed that Barry is going out with Angela that she tells Terry his secret. Patricia decides to make a will, and tries to persuade Max to do the same. Ron apologises to Julia, and Katie has a new friend who may lead her into trouble.

30 min

14

Episode 1052 - Positive Action

Patricia is determined to get on with her life without the presence of Susannah, but Max's ex-wife has her own ideas. Terry and Barry have a confrontation over Fran, and the situation turns ugly.

30 min

15

Episode 1053 - Damage To Repair

Sinbad is excited about finding his mother. Barry pushes Fran into a corner. Just as Jimmy is about to move back in with Jackie, Little Jimmy turns up with an ultimatum.

30 min

16

Episode 1054 - Socks

Fran has only one choice left. Sinbad is hopeful, but may be too optimistic. Jackie thinks Jimmy is trying to back out of moving back in with her.

30 min

17

Episode 1055 - Passionately Partisan

Leanne arranges a party at Katie's while Frank is away for the weekend, but Barbara puts a stop to it. Marcia thinks she has been told the truth about Ruth and Sinbad at last. Max and Patricia face an emotional situation together.

30 min

18

Episode 1056 - Tidying Up

Katie is worried that Frank will find out what happened while he was away for the weekend. Terry considers opening a pizza parlour, but Jimmy's hopes of getting back with Jackie are fading.

30 min

19

Episode 1057 - Rational Explanation

Jackie has had enough, and won't take any more nonsense. Mick resents the Christies' interference. Owen has to do some covering up for Katie and Leanne. The Harrisons are visited by a distraught businessman.

30 min

20

Episode 1058 - A Big Moment

Marcia and Sinbad are in for a double shock. Frank is annoyed to find out that Katie, Owen and Katie's deputy headmistress have all lied to him. John discovers too late who he has let into his house, and that living next door to a policeman isn't going to help him with his latest problem.

30 min

21

Episode 1059 - Inviting

Sinbad tracks Ruth down at the library where she works, and invites her to his wedding. Although they are able to retrieve their furniture, Barbara is not convinced that the Harrisons' problems are over. Ellis regrets making a snide comment. Katie tells Leanne she is leaving home.

30 min

22

Episode 1060 - Overactive Imagination

Terry receives a letter that was written by Graeme before his death. John tries to win a motorbike. Eliis is suspicious of Ben and Rachel.

30 min

23

Episode 1061 - Hasta La Vista

John and Barbara are ready to leave for Spain, but there is a last-minute hitch. Owen is made redundant, and has some explaining to do. Mick loses something very important. Men are queueing up to take Jackie Corkhill to the Revival Night.

30 min

24

Episode 1062 - Shifts

The Harrisons' two-and-a-half hour holiday causes gossip. Jimmy moves back in with Jackie, and Little Jimmy says he's moving out. Mick goes to Wales in search of his lost property. Owen makes vegetable moussaka for his parents, and asks Frank to lie to them.

30 min

25

Episode 1063 - Quality Of Life

Peter Harrison somes home, with loads of money. Jackie thinks Jimmy should use his initiative to earn them some extra money on the side. Frank and Joan disagree about Owen's future plans.

30 min

26

Episode 1064 - Marital Arrangements

Mick hopes that everything is now sorted out with Leo and Gemma's grandparents. Jackie can't believe her eyes when Jimmy turns up in a limousine. But which Mr and Mrs Corkhill will end up in the bridal suite?

30 min

27

Episode 1065 - You Owe Us

Jimmy and Jackie are intent on getting their revenge on Sinbad. Mick warns Ellis not to use the taxi. Sammy and Owen argue over where they should live and whether he ought to go back to college. Peter wonders if he has been conned, and whether he can help his parents.

30 min

28

Episode 1066 - Explanations

Julia discovers Jimmy's scam involving the Moby, and Rod's secret. Sammy turns to her father for some impartial advice. The Harrisons win a competition prize which is no use to them at the moment.

30 min

29

Episode 1067 - Call Me Ron

Jimmy and Jackie are pleased with their success on the Moby, but then they have a crash. John's brother turns up, just after Peter and John have withdrawn all his money from his bank account. Katie tries to warn Leanne off Owen.

30 min

30

Episode 1068 - Now's Your Chance

Having heard nothing from Derek, Margaret wonders whether he has contacted DD. Jimmy urgently needs Ron's MOT and insurance documents, and his driving licence. Patricia goes back to work, and Frank sits down for a man-to-man chat with Owen.

30 min

31

Episode 1069 - I Really Can't Say

Mick has a much better day than John and Hugh. Leanne becomes tearful when Owen tells her to leave. Margaret's mother turns up unexpectedly at the Farnhams', who need to decide whether to tell her what she wants to know.

30 min

32

Episode 1070 - Adolescent Girls

Derek returns to the Close. Leanne has some shocking news for everyone. John has to decide whether to turn his brother in.

30 min

33

Episode 1071 - Moral Choices

Barbara catches a thief. Rod is apprehensive about his first day back at work. Ron meets Jacqui's boyfriend, and tells her to be home by 9.30. Leanne admits that she has been lying, but Owen walks out on Sammy.

30 min

34

Episode 1072 - Unfair To Deceive

Ron is surprised when he bumps into Derek, but less so when he finds out who Derek is visiting. It looks as if Owen has got a job, if he can be found.

30 min

35

Episode 1073 - Happiness

Frank cancels his night out, as he has more important things to do at home. Barry has a difficult decision to make about Angela and her daughters. Mrs Clemence returns to confront the Farnhams about Margaret and Derek. John and Rod try to track down the source of the damp.

30 min

36

Episode 1074 - Asians

Mrs Clemence joins forces with DD to wreck Margaret's affair with Derek. Barry has reservations about some potential tenants, but changes his mind when he sees the colour of their money.

30 min

37

Episode 1075 - Don't Get Involved

Mick and Frank go for a night out at a singles bar. Barry's new tenants make it clear that they want privacy, but his curiosity finally gets the better of him.

30 min

38

Episode 1076 - Chiller

John tries to set up a neighbourhood watch scheme, and while everyone is discussing it at a meeting, Rod's car is broken into and Julia is mugged. There is chaos at the pizza parlour as its opening day arrives.

30 min

39

Episode 1077 - Plenty Of Feeling

Rod and Diana fear that Julia wants to move into the extension permanently after her mugging. Terry promotes Owen to manager. Max practises his Round Table speech at home, with Patricia and Margaret as his audience.

30 min

40

Episode 1078 - Inaugurated

Derek and Margaret make the most of a real chance of some privacy. Jacqui gets permission from DD to go out on Friday night. Julia convinces Tommo to let her move into the extension at number ten.

30 min

41

Episode 1079 - Excitement

Romance is in the air for Frank, Barry is on a mission, and the local primary school is burned down, with Jacqui trapped inside.

30 min

42

Episode 1080 - Cockroaches

Katie is invited to stay over at a friend's house, which fits in well with Frank's plans. Angela finds out that Colin has remortgaged their home. The Harrisons have a bug problem.

30 min

43

Episode 1081 - Gutted

The whole Close try to get to the bottom of the mystery of why the school burned down, and Jacqui certainly isn't saying anything.

30 min

44

Episode 1082 - Unwanted Guests

Frank's romantic evening doesn't quite go according to plan. Rod believes that the Harrisons' cockroaches may have their uses. Barry and Sinbad are still wondering what is hidden in the Hamouds' room, and Barry plans to find out.

30 min

45

Episode 1083 - Guidance

Derek meets his bishop

30 min

46

Episode 1084 - Piece De Resistance

Ron corners Darren, then comes face to face with Darren's father. John tries to revive interest in the neighbourhood watch. Frank is feeling insecure.

30 min

47

Episode 1085 - The Sins Of The World

Big trouble lands on Ron's doorstep. John and Barbara argue. Colin plans a surprise for Angela, but is he too late?

30 min

48

Episode 1086 - Vigilantes

The joyriders cause expense for Frank. Margaret is worried about her relationship with Derek. Angela resents Barry's interference.

30 min

49

Episode 1087 - Dad's Army

There is trouble for Owen and Matty at the pizza parlour. The vigilante group see their first piece of action.

30 min

50

Episode 1088 - A Certain Lady

It's Max's turn to be on patrol duty, but he has a function to attend and leaves the Close unguarded. A mystery woman calls at the Corkhills', and Barry is pleased to see her. Frank and Denise share an intimate moment at last.

30 min

51

Episode 1089 - No Confidence

Ron is furious that his shop window has been smashed, and promptly fires Max, who is secretly relieved. Barry's name is mud again.

30 min

52

Episode 1090 - Awkward Questions

Tony is Darren's next victim, and when Jacqui finds out, it puts her in an even more difficult position. Derek visits Margaret, but things go wrong. Katie has an ultimatum for Frank.

30 min

53

Episode 1091 - Something Important

Fran is back, with some unexpected news for Barry. Jacqui finally decides to tell the truth.

30 min

54

Episode 1092 - Sausages

Margaret fears that she has frightened Derek away. Max only wants to buy sausages, but ends up being barred from the Trading Post. Mick seeks opinions on the school closure, but will anyone be interested?

30 min

55

Episode 1093 - Rushed To Hospital

Frank and Denise get passionate in Frank's cab. When Fran sticks the knife in, Angela dumps Barry. Diana regrets offering to do Margaret a favour.

30 min

56

Episode 1094 - Cracking Up

Mike finds Derek and tries to take him home. Patricia attends her last chemotherapy session.

30 min

57

Episode 1095 - Practicalities

Terry closes the pizza parlour until further notice. Sinbad gets stitched up with a forged &pound

30 min

58

Episode 1096 - Straightforward Answers

Mike begins to worry that Derek may do something drastic, and rushes to his parents for help.

30 min

59

Episode 1097 - Better Hotels

Sinbad receives another counterfeit &pound

30 min

60

Episode 1098 - Turmoil

Barry is reeling from the news about his father. Derek makes an appointment to see the bishop again, but Margaret is concerned that he will change his mind.

30 min

61

Episode 1099 - Analyzing

Nawaz knows about Barry's scam, and decides that if he can't punish Barry himself, a friend will do. Patricia wants some straight answers from Max. Derek makes a decision.

30 min

62

Episode 1100 - Choosing

Barry goes on the run, taking Fran with him. Sammy goes on a spending spree, Patricia tries to help Diana, and Max finds a bishop in his front room.

30 min

63

Episode 1101 - Something I Need

Matty is Barry's last hope, while Mick is canvassing for the primary school.

30 min

64

Episode 1102 - Something So Terrible

Rod has a lovely birthday. Matty encourages Barry to tell the truth.

30 min

65

Episode 1103 - For Old Times' Sake

In a special episode set on a deserted beach, Barry and Terry reflect on ten years of life on the Close. When they reach the sombre events of recent months, one of them decides to pull the trigger of a gun.

30 min

66

Episode 1104 - Angry Enough To Kill

When the Harrisons awaken to find a haggard-looking Terry in their back garden, holding a shotgun and wearing a blood-stained shirt, they quickly realise that he is not delivering a pizza.

30 min

67

Episode 1105 - Delusions

Jimmy overhears Sinbad's thoughts on what has happened to Barry, and aims to turn events to his own advantage.

30 min

68

Episode 1106 - Deep Breaths

The police continue taking statements, but Terry's silence could lead to him ending up behind bars. Despite all efforts, Owen can't be found, and Sammy has to give birth without him.

30 min

69

Episode 1107 - Not Improving

Fran decides that she needs to confide in Matty. At the meeting to discuss the future of the school, Mick is in for a big shock.

30 min

70

Episode 1108 - Half The Excitement

There are red faces all around when Max interrupts a moment of passion between Margaret and Derek. Fran intervenes in plans to present new evidence to the police.

30 min

71

Episode 1109 - Ventures

Frank keeps a lonely vigil at his granddaughter's side. Ellis urges Marcia to tell Sinbad the truth.

30 min

72

Episode 1110 - Where The Body Is

As things are looking grim for Terry, there is the unexpected arrival at the police station of someone who was on the beach at the time of the shooting incident.

30 min

73

Episode 1111 - Squirming With Guilt

Fran and Matty want an explanation. Margaret upsets DD by going to church.

30 min

74

Episode 1112 - Stony Ground

Marcia tells Sinbad her secret, and Ellis has disappointing news for Mick. Sammy comes home without her baby, and Mike receives an ultimatum from Ron.

30 min

75

Episode 1113 - Ex-Brother

Mick tries to win his boss around, but he demands the return of the keys. Sinbad and Marcia wonder if they still have a future.

30 min

76

Episode 1114 - Dusky Beauty

Mick's name appears in the press linked with a dusky beauty, then the dusky beauty pays him a visit. Ellis can't believe that his brother wants nothing more to do with him, and comes up with a scheme to change Mick's mind.

30 min

77

Episode 1115 - Act Of God

Ellis tries to interest Mick in a business opportunity. DD grudgingly wishes Derek and Margaret a good time, but their happiness is short-lived.

30 min

78

Episode 1116 - Time To Adjust

Margaret wants Derek to prove to her that he is able to live a new life. A visit from the educational welfare officer affects Mick's plans for Leo and Gemma's schooling.

30 min

79

Episode 1117 - Reasons

Patricia's evening doesn't go as planned. Marianne offers to do something else for Mick. At the chapel of rest, Frank meets a relative of Nick.

30 min

80

Episode 1118 - A Fistful Of Dollars

Things are not looking good for Marcia and Sinbad, or for Margaret and Derek. Sammy is finding it difficult to cope with Louise. Ron discovers a horse eating his flowers.

30 min

81

Episode 1119 - Midnight Ramblers

Ron is struggling after DD's departure, while Margaret's disappearance with Derek leaves the Farnhams in the lurch. Rod tells Julia a secret, but will she be able to keep it?

30 min

82

Episode 1120 - Second Priority

Mick plans Gemma's birthday party, and Ellis tries to use this to mend some bridges. Sammy takes advantage of Julia's adoration of her baby. Jimmy offers to help John find a sexy nightie for Barbara, but he may not need it.......

30 min

83

Episode 1121 - New Nanny

Gemma's party goes well until Marianne turns up. Sammy begins to become frightened of what she might do to her baby.

30 min

84

Episode 1122 - We Need You

Advertising a delivery service doesn't seem to have helped to improve business at the pizza parlour. Rod and Diana have big plans. The Farnhams have trouble with their new nanny.

30 min

85

Episode 1123 - Incapable

Frank and Owen are out for the night, leaving Sammy alone with the baby, and things become too much for her. DD returns, but Anna gives her further cause for concern about Derek and Margaret.

30 min

86

Episode 1124 - Minor Hiccup

Sammy has done a terrible thing, but will she regret it? It's Rod and Diana's wedding day, but how long will it remain a secret?

30 min

87

Episode 1125 - Bruises

Mick is surprised when Marianne turns up at the pizza parlour, and even more surprised to discover why. Anna forces Max's hand.

30 min

88

Episode 1126 - One Fowl Swipe

Louise comes home, but Sammy is still troubled. Mick does the books to see how the first month of trading has gone at the pizza parlour. John goes with Ron in search of falafel, but what will he come home with this time?

30 min

89

Episode 1127 - Light Bulbs

A social worker visits the Rogers family, and wants to speak to Sammy on her own. Julia invites Tracy to come and stay with her. Peter finds out how many thieves it takes to steal a light bulb.

30 min

90

Episode 1128 - Welsh Dresser

Patricia receives a generous gift from her parents, but is beginning to worry that Margaret's continued absence will make it easy for Anna to become established in her place. Mick and Ellis get some bad news from Terry.

30 min

91

Episode 1129 - Cheek

Ron doesn't want to take Max's advice, but when he discovers Jimmy checking his prices, he sets off for the estate agent. Margaret and Derek return, and Mick and Ellis need to find &pound

30 min

92

Episode 1130 - Parental Protection

Owen is determined to protect Louise from Sammy, even if it means divorcing her. Terry wants his keys back. Ron, furious that Max's firm are his landlords, insists that Max confronts Jimmy.

30 min

93

Episode 1131 - Survival

An unexpected guest makes life difficult for Sinbad. Ron is trying to sell tickets. Margaret fears that Anna will be kept on as the Farnhams' nanny. Ellis asks for two more hours, but can he achieve anything in them?

30 min

94

Episode 1132 - Spending

Sinbad realises that there is no point in trying again with Marcia. Frank fails to convince his boss to compensate Nick's family for his death. Mick is not impressed when Terry decides to go on a spending spree.

30 min

95

Episode 1133 - Taken

John is seen thieving from Ron's shop. Rod and Diana don't like what they find when they return from their honeymoon.

30 min

96

Episode 1134 - No Power

Jimmy discovers that his electricity and water have been cut off, while most of the residents are preparing for their day trip to Alton Towers.

30 min

97

Episode 1135 - Mistake

Thomas is lost and found, Sinbad is reunited with Marcia, and Frank has to convince Sammy not to commit suicide, in a special episode at Alton Towers.

30 min

98

Episode 1136 - Nicked

Margaret tells Patricia she has found another job and is leaving. Ron tells Peter of his suspicions about John, but he may have left it too late.

30 min

99

Episode 1137 - Devious Logic

Ron decides to become a squatter. Frank tries to persuade Owen not to divorce Sammy.

30 min

100

Episode 1138 - Dim The Lights

Ron discovers that being a squatter might create more problems than it resolves. Rod and Diana go to Peter's to watch a film, and when Rod falls asleep Diana betrays a confidence.

30 min

101

Episode 1139 - Up Yours

Peter advises John to tell Barbara about his arrest. Patricia makes a decision. At the end of the day, when the shops are all cashing up, a gang of men who have been lying in wait make their move.

30 min

102

Episode 1140 - Scarred

Terry feels guilty for being drunk while the shops were raided. Jackie wants Ron to install a panic button, but he explains that this would cost money.

30 min

103

Episode 1141 - Charges

Mike and Keith set off for Edinburgh, unaware that Ron plans to follow them. Lyn makes Frank suffer before she agrees to go camping. Angela reopens the salon, but is far from happy. John learns whether he will be charged with shoplifting.

30 min

104

Episode 1142 - Made Up

Diana is offered a job on the make-up counter, but it may mean moving to Manchester. Jacqui gets into some trouble in Scotland. John blows his top at Sinbad.

30 min

105

Episode 1143 - Interruptions

The campers return home, and Rod's career hangs in the balance. Tracy and Peter have a date, and end up in the spotlight. Julia interprets Jackie's instructions slightly differently than expected.

30 min

106

Episode 1144 - Defrosted

Jacqui tells Ron and DD that she is not going back to school, and already has a job lined up. Ron discovers that his shop is flooded. Patricia has a secret.

30 min

107

Episode 1145 - Sure

Ron discovers the source of the flood. Margaret and Derek plan their engagement. Ron resigns from the police force. After seeing her doctor, Patricia reveals to Max that she is pregnant.

30 min

108

Episode 1146 - Bargain

Frank confronts Barbara about Katie's stolen coat. Rod studies his bad eye, and becomes distressed. Mick discovers that Ellis has misled him about the loan.

30 min

109

Episode 1147 - Repelling

Margaret's mother says she won't come to the engagement party because she thinks Margaret is too young to get married. Tracy gets an offer she can't refuse. Ellis plans a date with Marianne, but has to deliver pizzas instead.

30 min

110

Episode 1148 - They Know

Everything comes to a head for a distraught John. Marianne has a date, but is it with the right brother? Patricia's parents are coming to visit, and she has sold their Welsh dresser.......

30 min

111

Episode 1149 - Taking Root

Julia is shocked to see a "For Sale" sign outside the Corkhills', and Rod has some explaining to do. Barbara is getting worried about John's disappearance. Max and Patricia try to convince Patricia's parents that they like the Welsh dresser.

30 min

112

Episode 1150 - Stained

Strange stickers reading "Strength Through Purity" appear on the window of the pizza parlour. Rod and Terry are rivals for a job. Max entrusts the repair of the dresser to David, who dyes it dark green.

30 min

113

Episode 1151 - Words

Margaret isn't in the mood for her engagement party, but her mother convinces DD to come along and give Derek her blessing. Mike and Matty receive a sinister threat.

30 min

114

Episode 1152 - Nightclub

George Webb's unpleasantness means more headaches for Mick. Ron opposes the new nightclub development.

30 min

115

Episode 1153 - Spanners

Patricia agrees to be a speaker at Max's Round Table meeting, and makes sure that Ron comes up with a cunning plan. Barbara suggests that Peter gives Diana a lift to work, and Diana discovers that Rod turned down a desk job in the police.

30 min

116

Episode 1154 - Bleeding

Rod returns to try to make things up with Diana, but it doesn't go well. Max serves Terry with a notice to quit. Patricia is determined not to lose the baby.

30 min

117

Episode 1155 - Coping

The pizza parlour is under threat, while Terry has no intentions of moving out of his flat. Barbara confesses to Peter that she fears she has lost John forever. Marianne takes Ellis and Mick van-hunting.

30 min

118

Episode 1156 - Wheels

Max is surprised when he meets the new nightclub owner, Joe Halsall. Diana confesses a lie to Peter. Derek needs to find somewhere to live.

30 min

119

Episode 1157 - Going, Going.......

In the middle of making a speech to Max's Round Table, Patricia collapses in agony. Terry discovers he is going on a journey, but with whom?

30 min

120

Episode 1158 - Nothing There

Mick has an interview at the building society regarding his failure to pay the mortgage. Ellis finds something unpleasant in a milk bottle. Terry and Sinbad begin their holiday in Spain, but there may be a surprise in store for them.

30 min

121

Episode 1159 - Cuisine

Brian and Tracy have a romantic evening with a twist. Max plans to take Patricia on a holiday to Spain. Anna is asking questions about Peter.

30 min

122

Episode 1160 - Time To Go

Julia wonders why Tracy's bed hasn't been slept in. Patricia asks about the missing teddy, Frank meets Lyn's children, and another member of her family.......

30 min

123

Episode 1161 - Nothing To Discuss

Terry returns home and tells Derek he can stay on in the flat. Tommo reappears, with a message for Diana from Rod. Mick is concerned about his children, and needs to decide whether to report the attempted arson attack to the police.

30 min

124

Episode 1162 - Fall-out

Mike makes a film in which everyone is taking part. Peter gives Anna a lift to Manchester. Ellis and Marianne have some news for Mick. Sammy tries to convince Katie to have tea with Lyn's children.

30 min

125

Episode 1163 - Fatal Mistake

Mrs Shackleton returns to discuss a few things with Diana. Tracy makes Julia tell Brian what she has been saying about him. Barry takes steps to wreck Jimmy's business.

30 min

126

Episode 1164 - I Said No

Marianne takes Ellis shopping. Jimmy confronts George. Max returns early from his holiday and allows Anna's party to go ahead, with potentially far-reaching consequences.

30 min

127

Episode 1165 - Wiped Out

Anna has some big plans, but Jimmy can only survey the wreckage of his shop. Barbara has a surprise visitor.

30 min

128

Episode 1166 - You Said No?

It is the last day of Peter's course, but he has other things on his mind. Jacqui gets a job at the petrol station. Diana confides in Julia.

30 min

129

Episode 1167 - No Means No

Tracy calls Rod, but he won't come home. Jimmy is at a loose end, and Jackie considers buying Ron's Moby for him. Jacqui receives a letter from Paul.

30 min

130

Episode 1168 - I Meant No

Diana is examined by a police doctor. Ron tries to drum up support for an objection to the liquor licence, and to tell a joke about a fish, but doesn't have much success with either endeavour.

30 min

131

Episode 1169 - No I Didn't

George follows Mick home to find out where he lives. Ron finishes off his joke, but no-one finds it amusing. Terry insists that Barry gives Derek rent-free use of the vacant shop until Christmas. Peter is interviewed by the police.

30 min

132

Episode 1170 - No Should Mean No

The rape investigation continues, and Patricia becomes involved. Paul comes to see Jacqui, but she wonders what she ever saw in him.

30 min

133

Episode 1171 - Audition

Ron becomes the new compere at the Legion. Peter worries about what Max will tell the police. Mick is visited by officials from the immigration department.

30 min

134

Episode 1172 - A Bit Dodgy

Mick comes home after being interrogated, and wonder who was responsible. George takes Ron to his local and introduces him to his "mates".

30 min

135

Episode 1173 - Really Dodgy

Ellis finds out what happened to Mick, and tries to teach George a lesson. Patricia tries to reassure Diana. Derek opens a charity shop, but Ron brings him some bad news.

30 min

136

Episode 1174 - Passion Wagon

DD interrupts Leanne and Paul at an extremely awkward moment. Diana considers whether she could go to court. Marianne is not sure that she can put up with Ellis's violence.

30 min

137

Episode 1175 - Bleach On Germs

Jacqui thinks about changing her name again, while Katie has to do some quick clothes-changing. On his way home after his big night, Ron discovers George attempting to burn down Mick's bungalow.

30 min

138

Episode 1176 - Defence Witness

Peter discovers that he has an ally against Diana. Barry has an ulterior motive in offering to help Karyn with her charity work, and Max unwittingly helps him.

30 min

139

Episode 1177 - Subdued

Ron visits Jackie late at night, Barbara is worried that Peter will run away from his troubled, and Barry is being enigmatic.

30 min

140

Episode 1178 - Winning Side

Patricia encourages Diana to go to counselling, and press ahead with the rape allegation. Ron joins Mick and Ellis in an attempt to force George to see the error of his ways.

30 min

141

Episode 1179 - Paint Job

Julia starts to clear the Corkhills' house, and enlists Max's help. George discovers that Ellis has redecorated his windows.

30 min

142

Episode 1180 - Half Of Everything

Mick and Ellis need to talk to the police, but want to convince Ron to go with them. Tommo comes round to Diana's to collect some of Rod's belongings. George is forced to leave the garage, but not without making a final threat.

30 min

143

Episode 1181 - Let Me Help

Tommo helps Diana move out of number ten. Terry asks Barry for money, but won't reveal why he needs it.

30 min

144

Episode 1182 - That Way Declined

Diana is shocked to discover that someone has returned to number ten, then has an argument with Tracy and decides not to move in with Julia after all.

30 min

145

Episode 1183 - Space Invaded

Barry assigns Jimmy the task of trailing Terry to find out what he is up to. Patricia finds herself invaded by the Corkhills. Ellis and Marianne seek Mick's blessing for a Valentine's Day wedding.

30 min

146

Episode 1184 - Not Now, Eh?

Jackie and Ron take their relationship one stage further. Peter appears in court. Barry wrecks Jimmy's plans. Katie and Leanne try to discover whether Christmas is becoming more commercialised, but Leanne has something more pressing on her mind.

30 min

147

Episode 1185 - Unlucky For Some

Ellis lines up a special night for Mick. Diana visits her barrister to prepare for her court case. Ron's efforts to get closer to Jackie are frustrated.

30 min

148

Episode 1186 - Guest Of Honour

Mick's night out goes painfully wrong. Patricia discovers that all her guests have apparently had a sex change. Leanne takes a pregnancy test. Ron invites Jackie for a weekend away.

30 min

149

Episode 1187 - Laying It On Thick

The rape trial begins. Barry warns Terry that he can't keep his secret for long. It is the day of Patricia's fashion show.

30 min

150

Episode 1188 - Trying To Woo

As the trial continues, Max gives his evidence. Ron asks Jimmy to encourage Jackie to come back to work for him. Leanne takes more and more pregnancy tests in the hope of getting the result she wants, and DD finds them under Jacqui's bed.

30 min

151

Episode 1189 - Pulling The Strings

DD confronts Jacqui about pregnancy tests. Max suggests that Diana should go home to her father's. After Anna gives her evidence in court, Patricia gives her an ultimatum.

30 min

152

Episode 1190 - Looking Good

Terry convinces Fran to join him for Christmas dinner. DD is in a dilemma about what to do when Jacqui misleads her about Katie. Joe gives Barry a stern talking-to. Peter gives his evidence.

30 min

153

Episode 1191 - Parental Advice

John has some advice for Peter, but he might not want to take it. Diana needs to find somewhere else to stay, and Max gives a helping hand. DD confides in Lyn about her suspicions regarding Katie.

30 min

154

Episode 1192 - A Day For Surprises

Christmas Eve brings an unexpected visitor for the Farnhams. Margaret has an unusual present for Derek, and Frank discovers that all the wheels of his car have disappeared.

30 min

155

Episode 1193 - Opening Up

On Christmas Day, Frank gets his wheels back, Max has an extravagant present for Patricia, Peter tries to convince Diana to change her mind, and Jimmy has to decide who should be allowed into the nightclub, and who shouldn't, on its opening night.

30 min

156

Episode 1194 - Threatening Behaviour

Barry gives Fran and Terry something to worry about. Peter receives an unexpected Christmas card. Ron tries to persuade people to come to the Legion on New Year's Eve.

30 min

157

Episode 1195 - Sneaking Away

On New Year's Eve, Patricia is furious with Anna, Terry prevents Barry from talking to Fran, Joe gets a free hairdo, Leanne tries to lose her baby by drinking a full bottle of gin, and Peter refuses to leave the Close with John and Barbara.

30 min