Brookside Season 9, Episode 29: Episode 780 - Kite Flying

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Episode 752 - Irresistible

Frank learns more of Marsland's plans, but is suspicious of his motives. Tracy is annoyed when Barry sneaks away during the night. Santa Claus arrives late at Davies-Townes, but Sarah isn't convinced.

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Episode 753 - Flamboyance

Jonathan is grilled by Sarah over Guy's motives. Sinbad takes unusual steps to impress Caroline, but James turns the tables on him.

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Episode 754 - Confidence

Frank loses confidence in the cooperative's tender, but Sinbad has some good luck. There is unexpected news for Jonathan.

30 min

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Episode 755 - Criminal

Frank is unable to tell Chrissy of his decision, and things go from bad to worse for him. Sinbad unsuccessfully tries to warn Caroline off James. Tracy moves the rest of her belongings out of the Corkhills'.

30 min

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Episode 756 - Dirty Dealer

Sinbad confronts Caroline with a video nasty. Sheila gets a dressing-down at the deaf school. Frank receives a tempting offer, but it means selling out.

30 min

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Episode 757 - Not Stupid

Growler and Bumper are both nervous as they prepare to go out on a double date. When Linda has words with Sheila again, Sheila has words with Melanie.

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Episode 758 - The Seventh

James threatens Sinbad if he continues to cause problems. Marsland reveals that the outcome of the tender will be decided on the same day as Frank's interview for the assistant transport manager's job.

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Episode 759 - Going Dutch

When Kim turns up for her date with Growler, she isn't alone. Sue is concerned about Danny, and calls a doctor. Billy wants Sheila to consider giving up her job, but she wants to keep it. Michael and Alison finally admit their true feelings.

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Episode 760 - Don't Tell

Sue and Terry are frantic, and Jonathan's suggestions are not well received. Sheila has an unexpected visitor. Michael makes a decision, and Chrissy is surprised to discover Frank's job application.

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Episode 761 - Shops

Harry discovers that some shops are to be built near the Close, and decides to start up a petition. Mick tries to convince Terry that they need to buy Ray's taxi and plate, but they only have &pound

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Episode 762 - Status

Terry continues to worry about Daniel, and Sue insists to Jonathan that he isn't told the truth. The Rogers' have an unexpected visitor. Billy and Sheila become irritated by the continuing presence of Sean.

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Episode 763 - Obvious Choice

Kathy tries to convince Sean to turn himself in, while Sheila consults Paul for advice. Harry's meeting is not very well attended, and Frank is offered the job of Assistant Transport Manager.

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Episode 764 - Lying To Yourself

Kathy tells Sheila more about Sean's experiences in Northern Ireland, which makes her more annoyed that he is staying at the Corkhills'. Chrissy discovers that Sammy's schoolwork has been poor lately.

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Episode 765 - Brag

When Paul arranges a meal at the Town Hall, Harry thinks the other residents are cutting him out. Stephen has a surprising proposition for Michael. Sheila receives her exam results, but Billy doesn't think there is much to celebrate.

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Episode 766 - Accidental Death

There's good news and bad news for Mick and Terry regarding the sale of Ray's taxi. Meeting Kav's mother before the inquest creates divided loyalties among the girls, but, when giving their evidence, one of them tells the truth.

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Episode 767 - Judas

Sue has had all that she can take of her mother's interference. Sean reacts viciously when he finds out that Kathy has turned him in to the police. Michael has to tell Jessica that he isn't taking her to Hong Kong, and Sammy suffers the backlash of her actions at the inquest.

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Episode 768 - Planning Permission

Alison is annoyed with Michael. Jimmy and Sinbad plan to install a satellite dish for Billy, and one of the other residents complains to the council.......but who is it?

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Episode 769 - Conscience

Sammy arrives home drunk again, and Chrissy realises that they must seek help. Mick discovers why Harry was so keen for him to move back in. There is an unwelcome visitor for Sheila, while another visitor causes Jimmy and Sinbad to take some hasty action.......

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Episode 770 - Troubleshooter

Harry wonders what he should get Ralph as a wedding present. Sheila finds out that Barry knew about Bobby's reversed vasectomy. Caroline allows James to investigate another imitation brooch.

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Episode 771 - Magnanimous

James returns from Amsterdam with news of who has been cheating Caroline. Unable to find a baby minder, Sue takes Daniel to work with her. When Sammy refuses to go to the doctor, Chrissy takes her place. The planning inspector returns to the Corkhills', and both parties get a surprise.

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Episode 772 - Inventory

Sammy's drinking problem is getting worse. Harry tries to avoid buying a new suitcase.

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Episode 773 - Just Testing

Billy receives his decree nisi. Sammy lashes out at Owen, and he can't even walk out on her. The identity of the "grass" is revealed.......or is it?

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Episode 774 - Professional Distance

Harry draws up a list of do's and don't's in preparation for the arrival of Mick's children, Viv thinks she knows what Guy is up to, and Caroline is frustrated in her efforts to investigate the forged jewellery.

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Episode 775 - Alleviation

Chrissy visits Dr O'Rourke again. Viv takes further action to try to extricate Jonathan from his predicament. Harry leaves for America.

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Episode 776 - Bottles

Chrissy confronts Sammy in the off-licence. Caroline has an unwelcome visitor. Mick brings his children to stay, but leaves them unattended near the pool in the back garden.......

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Episode 777 - Stress

Mick is punishing himself over what happened to Gemma. James becomes desperate for money, but Caroline won't be persuaded.

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Episode 778 - Retribution

Alison tries to encourage Michael to help James and Caroline with their money problems. Sammy doesn't want to go to hear Katie playing the trombone at the school concert. Claire's behaviour is getting worse.

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Episode 779 - Disgrace

Sammy tries to make amends. Mick finds babysitting too much like hard work. Caroline finds out the truth about James from Dave Smith.

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Episode 780 - Kite Flying

- Caroline gets a letter from James which makes her decide to move away from Liverpool. Sue has plans to make a baby with Terry, but Mick offers him the night shift. Leo and Gemma are desperate to find Monty, and a big white rabbit also seems to be on the loose.

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Episode 781 - Rogers' Rabbit

- Billy's final divorce papers come through, but Sheila is storming off to the Easter vigil. Monty is still missing, a kitten is caught in the trap, and the rabbit's in a flap.......

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Episode 782 - Overheating

Billy's car breaks down. Tracy has an over-eager customer at the hair salon, which doesn't impress Barry. Jonathan hears that Sarah wants to dissolve their partnership.

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Episode 783 - Scare Tactics

Monty has still not been found, and the kitten is causing problems for Mick. Chrissy and Joe have a romantic moment. Scare tactics are employed against the Giesling representative. Caroline prepares to leave the Close for a new job in London.

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Episode 784 - Rug

Chrissy is fretting about how she will explain the next phone call. Alison and Hattie move in with Michael, but some ground rules need to be established. Sheila and Billy reach crisis point. Jonathan makes Terry an offer, but Terry isn't impressed.

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Episode 785 - Attention

Annabelle returns from France, but she isn't alone. Owen has to go to a party alone. as Sammy fears that she might end up drinking again. Sinbad provides a shoulder to cry on, and gets a bargain banquet.......or does he?

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Episode 786 - Signs

Harry rings with the news that he is coming home early, so time is running out for Mick. Terry convinces him to raise money by hiring out Harry's car. Growler and Bumper are up to no good on the Close.

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Episode 787 - Sense Of Danger

Liam is following Tracy, so a suspicious Barry is following Liam. Growler and Bumper's plans are foiled when Michael finds them some useful work to do.

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Episode 788 - Very Silly

Michael has doubts about whether he should be leaving the NHS. Louise ruins Lucy's favourite jumper, then proceeds to cause much greater damage.

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Episode 789 - Family Pet

Terry tries to prove that he's no dummy, but finds that one of his passengers has no way of paying him. Mick tries to train Monty to recognise Harry when he returns. Louise is caught shoplifting, forcing the Collins family to make a major decision.

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Episode 790 - Dog Bite

Harry thinks he must be seeing things when there seems to be a gnome in his bed, and he doesn't get as friendly a welcome from his dog as he hoped. The Chois leave the Close.

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Episode 791 - Misfit

Lucy is not willing to forgive or forget, Sue behaves strangely at the Chois' party, Harry returns from America, and Sinbad tries to collect his window money.

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Episode 792 - Getting Lucky

Jimmy is in hot water again when the police are called in and he is found sneaking around. Terry's nose is put out of joint by Jonathan's arrival, and Barry is even more put out. Liam visits Tracy again, and gets more than he bargained for.

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Episode 793 - I'll Jump

Mick thinks he might be over the worst of his troubles, but then a series of parking tickets start to arrive. Liam threatens to commit suicide for Tracy, and she is afraid he will go through with it.

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Episode 794 - Kippers

Chrissy asks Sinbad to make himself scarce as she has potential housebuyers visiting, so he decides to make things a little unpleasant for them.

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Episode 795 - Josie

Josie appears on the Close, turning Mick's life upside down. Sheila finds out about the insurance swindle Billy pulled off in the past, and is not amused.

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Episode 796 - Chops

Sheila has to consider how she would feel about the prospect of another grandchild. Lucy has her eye on Jonathan, while someone else has their eye on Gordon.

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Episode 797 - Kegs

Sammy needs a drink, while Sinbad nurses a serious hangover. Lucy is winding up Gordon, while someone is digging for dirt on Tracy.

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Episode 798 - Partnership

Judith offers Gordon a key to her flat, with no strings attached. Paul is annoyed about the barbecue party going on in the garden next door.

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Episode 799 - Green

Katie goes green, and Sinbad is relieved of his responsibilities. Billy and Barry are still at loggerheads, but join forces to look for Tracy.

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Episode 800 - What's Best

Frank confesses to Chrissy that he has left the co-operative. Tracy returns home, but Billy and Jimmy are more concerned about Joey Godden.

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Episode 801 - Responsibility

Sheila is horrified to discover that Tracy plans to have an abortion, but Billy refuses to talk her out of it, and even Kathy seems to sympathise. The Rogers family need to start economising.

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Episode 802 - Change

As he prepares to leave the Close for good after nearly eight years, Paul hears that the sports pitch sponsors have pulled out. However, Jonathan believes that fighting against the shops is a lost cause.

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Episode 803 - B----!

Tracy tells Sheila and Billy that she has had an abortion, and when Barry finds out, he blames Billy. Frank brings some boxes of old photographs and memorabilia down from the loft, Terry gets his sperm test results, and Joey Godden is confronted.

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Episode 804 - He's Not Mine

Terry confronts Sue about the identity of Daniel's real father. Frank's father's gravestone has been vandalised. Jimmy is getting all tooled up.

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Episode 805 - Grief

Barry finds himself outnumbered when he tries to retrieve his gear from the shop. Jimmy is missing, and Sheila feels that Billy should be doing more to protect him. Terry burns Sue's belongings.

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Episode 806 - Redecorating

Jonathan returns from London, and wishes he hadn't when Barry assumes he is the real father of Danny and punches him.

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Episode 807 - Twelve Good Men

Sheila is torn between her loyalties to Barry and Billy, and needs to decide whether the wedding is on or off. Josie is going on jury service.

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Episode 808 - Estranged

Katie is sick, Leo is nearly run over, Max measures up, and Barry borrows a chainsaw.

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Episode 809 - Burning Up

Dr O'Rourke comes to see Katie, and suggests to Frank that Chrissy could become his part-time receptionist. Sue tries to persuade Terry not to divorce her. Barry gains access to the shop.

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Episode 810 - Ironic

Terry promises to keep Sheila's secret, and Mick tries to encourage him to go back to work. Sinbad returns from London and finds a shortage of loyal customers. Frank and Chrissy wait by Katie's hospital bedside.

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Episode 811 - Not Knowing

Sue is desperate with worry about Daniel's disappearance, and Sheila tries to reassure her, but Barry only makes her more scared. Sinbad considers a new career as an odd job man.

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Episode 812 - Mower

Terry takes Daniel back to Sue, but threatens to snatch him back in the future. Sheila is haunted by an old ghost, Chrissy is made redundant, and Sinbad attempts to mow Billy's lawn, but breaks the lawnmower.

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Episode 813 - Skeleton

Sheila tells Billy a secret she has kept for a very long time. Owen tells Sammy he doesn't want her to go to Blackpool.

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Episode 814 - Paupers

Frank twangs his guitar, dreaming of stardom, but Chrissy just wants to be able to pay the bills. Sinbad hits rock bottom.

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Episode 815 - Sod's Law

There's a shock for Nisha and Sammy, as the barbecue turns ugly. Frank has a run of bad luck.

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Episode 816 - Violins Playing

There are strange noises coming from the garage, but is Terry brave enough to investigate? Pete and Nisha are both planning to break up with the other, but who is going to do it first?

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Episode 817 - Let Down

Chrissy's temporary job turns out to be very embarrassing. Sheila chooses her wedding dress. Sinbad is feeling sorry for himself, and Nisha is disappointed that Sammy has been talking about her behind her back.

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Episode 818 - Chips

Jimmy continues to make preparations for the wedding, making Billy wonder if Sheila will really have the kind of day that she wants. Chrissy is cheesed off.

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Episode 819 - No Cock-ups

As the trip to Blackpool draws near, Owen begins to worry that temptation will prove too much for Sammy. Jimmy hides the wreath, and assures Kathy that the wedding preparations are still progressing well.

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Episode 820 - Run And Run

Sheila and Billy's wedding day arrives, but there is still the possibility of some last-minute hitches.......

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Episode 821 - Wedding Bells

Sheila is not willing to wait much longer for Billy to arrive for their wedding - will he make it on time or not?

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Episode 822 - Letters

Sue confronts Terry after receiving a letter from his solicitor. Frank tries to get himself a job. Josie arrives to stay with Mick.

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Episode 823 - Healthy

There are fears of chemical pollution near the close, and Frank decides to investigate.

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Episode 824 - Fathers

Josie drops a bombshell. Frank proves that keeping fit isn't always good for one's health. Terry and Jonathan reflect on the past.

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Episode 825 - Confident

Sinbad offers advice on decorating to Mick. Frank tries to prepare himself for an interview, but his nerves seem to be getting the better of him.

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Episode 826 - Hangman

Billy tries to make the peace with Godden, but realises that he is seriously deranged. Frank's interview is very different from what he was expecting.

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Episode 827 - Secrets

Frank receives confirmation of his job offer, but feels that there is still time for something to go wrong. Billy finds out that honesty isn't always the best policy. Sinbad places extra orders with the Close's milkmen, but may not be around to collect them.......

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Episode 828 - Early Days

Josie returns to Mick's, but he isn't convinced by her motives. Katie thinks everyone could have done more for Sinbad, but Frank believes he set the shed on fire himself. Sammy returns from Blackpool, and won't talk to Owen.

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Episode 829 - Mouse Muck

The girls hanging around the Close hoping to see Geoff are getting on everyone's nerves. Sammy makes a decision about her future. Rod finally discovers the truth about Billy's involvement in the supermarket robbery.

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Episode 830 - Con-Man

The groupies finally meet megastar Geoff, and are agog with indifference. Sinbad tries to convince the residents that the new window-cleaner is not up to his standard, but all the upstairs windows seem to be fine.......

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Episode 831 - Details

Frank tries to find out why his new job has fallen through. Bumper continues to develop a new image for Geoff. Barry tries to interest Terry in a new idea, and Tracy encourages Rod to ask a friend in the CID to warn off Joey Godden.

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Episode 832 - Quiet Life

Frank wants to confront Marsland, but Chrissy is frightened of a mouse in the house. Rod's mate leans on Joey Godden, but can the Corkhills avoid further trouble? Bumper wants advice on asking girls out, while everyone else just wants a quiet life.

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Episode 833 - Dead Water

Bumper causes Geoff to be dropped from the football team. Jimmy stand up to Godden, with tragic results.

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Episode 834 - It's Not!

There's doom and gloom in the Close, as the surviving Corkhills gather for a funeral, Terry is called to the hospital when Daniel is taken ill, and Mick is summoned to see Harry, who has made a decision about the bungalow.

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Episode 835 - Messed About

There are unforeseen consequences when Max and Patricia Farnham enlist help from Growler and Bumper to move into their new home. Mick gives Josie an ultimatum. Sheila is irritated by how nice Doreen is being, but Jimmy agrees she is right to be suspicious.

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Episode 836 - Hooks

Sheila throws Doreen out. Mick panics when he gets a call from Josie to say that Leo has disappeared. Terry bottles out of the rave party when he finds out from Barry that it's only semi-legal. Max discovers that all his tools have been stolen from his shed.

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Episode 837 - Plans

Frank is job-hunting. Jimmy's plans for revenge on Joey Godden go wrong. Max loses interest in plumbing in the washing machine and sets about installing a burglar alarm, and Patricia is bitten by crocodile crisps.

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Episode 838 - Overstepping The Mark

While Patricia is arguing against a crocodile, her boss is naming it, colouring it and giving it a family. Barry takes his own precautions to protect Sheila and Claire. When Max's alarm won't stop ringing, Mick's balloons escape.

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Episode 839 - Sorted Out

When his burglar alarm goes off again, Patricia summons Max home from a Round Table dinner. Sheila decides that she and Claire must leave the Close. It's Leo's birthday party, and someone is going to be splashed with fizzy drinks.

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Episode 840 - My Business

Barry takes the law into his own hands and makes Godden realise he has met his match. The Farnhams' healthy regime is turned upside-down by a piece of toast.

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Episode 841 - Man Of The House

Barry gets rid of the evidence, and makes a big dent in Jimmy's pride. Mick tries to set up his own version of a home computer. Margaret wants to go out for the evening, but she can't if Max isn't home on time.......

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Episode 842 - Fresh Start

Barry's plans go with a bang, but to what extent is this due to the police? Mick worries that Josie is starting to overspend, and Max and Patricia become concerned that their new neighbours aren't going to be the sort they were hoping for.

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Episode 843 - Noise Polluters

Leo looks forward to his first day at a new primary school. Terry considers whether to invest in another of Barry's ventures. The Dixons - DD, Ron, Jacqui, Mike and Tony - move in to the Close.

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Episode 844 - Rocky

Mick convinces Leo to go back to school. Sinbad tries to rebuild his window round by calling on the new residents of the Close. Barry goes undercover to investigate a new warehouse for the next rave.

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Episode 845 - Shop-Soiled Goods

Sammy is mortified when Owen tells Mike about her drinking. Patricia returns home to find a mad fruit and veg man forcing carrots across the Farnham battle line. Mick discovers from Leo's teacher the true nature of his problem at school.

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Episode 846 - Eyesores

Max wants to set up a neighbourhood watch scheme, but no-one else is keen to run it. Frank tries to repair his window. Tony and his friends collect for Guy Fawkes Day. Tracy and Nikki decide on a holiday.

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Episode 847 - Taking Pity

Terry has a difficult job to do. Patricia isn't keen to let Max increase his time with Matthew and Emily. Sinbad makes a deal with Ron, and Harry's armchair covers a lot of ground.

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Episode 848 - Community Policing

Sammy finally does the right thing by Owen. Jimmy is approached to set up the neighbourhood watch scheme. Terry helps Sue to arrange her mother's funeral.

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Episode 849 - Up To Something

The wrong things are said and done when Sue and Terry return from the funeral. Barry turns a good deed into something underhand. Ron discovers that someone has dropped a fridge into his skip.

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Episode 850 - Recycling

Jimmy can run from Kathy, but he can't hide....... Terry builds himself up to ask Sue to come home. Tracy's miserable attitude is spoiling Nikki's holiday.

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Episode 851 - Disappearing Altogether

Tony's bonfire pile and Max's blood pressure are both mounting. Jimmy tries to make amends with Kathy, but she has had enough. A day out for Nikki, Tracy, Sam and Aki goes disastrously wrong.

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Episode 852 - Replacements

The park gang have stolen the bonfire pole and plan an act of retribution. Nikki and Tracy have very different opinions about what happened to Sam.

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Episode 853 - Double Or Quits

Frank gets himself in debt to Growler to the tune of &pound

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Episode 854 - Flexible

Romance is not dead for Nikki and Tracy. Frank's willingness to be flexible and cunning use of a sunlamp help him to get a new job. Chrissy and Katie visit the opticians, but will glasses be needed?

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Episode 855 - Redesigning

Jimmy's tip pays off handsomely. Sinbad is selling smoke detectors. Terry receives a phone call about his divorce, and his wife answers it. Tracy is looking for someone to coach her for her driving test. Mick tries to heal the rift between the Dixons and the Farnhams.

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Episode 856 - No Style

Sue has a long wait for Jonathan and Viv, and it gives her time to re-evaluate her status. Chrissy thinks her new glasses make her look older. Patricia is locked out, and has to make a deal with Tony Dixon.

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Episode 857 - Flood-damaged Fireworks

Bonfire Night approaches, and Max looks forward to spending it with his children, but Susannah has other ideas. It is Terry's birthday, but he plans to go out with Barry. Patricia thinks she has discovered who is responsible for the Farnhams' catalogue of problems.

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Episode 858 - Bonfire Night

DD's brother Derek arrives for a visit, and Jimmy insults him. Bonfire Night goes off with a bang, and Max's fireworks are a real hit.

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Episode 859 - Anything To Help

Sinbad's tyres just won't go away. When Anthony discovers what Tracy has been up to, he sacks her. Growler discovers that Chrissy has been having words with some of his teachers.

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Episode 860 - Calming Influence

Ron's skip is finally removed, and so is most of the tarmac on which it has been standing. Chrissy hauls Growler out of his football practice. Tracy takes her driving test, and Sue shows Terry what she has bought.

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Episode 861 - Cars

Rod gets a new car, and threatens to book Tracy if she borrows it. Patricia wants a second car, but Max receives his phone bill. Mick is in hospital, and Mike is turning into an Arthur Daley.

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Episode 862 - Doing The Business

Working double shifts is beginning to affect Terry. Ron and Jimmy have both caught the entrepreneurial bug. While Margaret is outside talking to Mike, baby Thomas injures himself.

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Episode 863 - Lodging

Terry isn't sure whether he should trust Josie with the money the other taxi-drivers have collected for Mick. Max buys a fax machine, and receives a court summons. Julia finds some new customers for Tracy.

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Episode 864 - Part Time Job

Rod and Tommo discover that working undercover at a supermarket isn't much fun. Mick is concerned that Josie has been overspending. Mike and Jacqui both refuse to explain what happened on Friday afternoon. The Farnhams try to decide between a dishwasher and a new television.

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Episode 865 - An Arm And A Leg

The Dixons are summoned to the school to discuss their children's behaviour. Mick accidentally superglues his plastered arm to the table. Patricia confronts Josie about her suspicions over the catalogue money, then returns home to attend to a swollen shin.

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Episode 866 - Enough Talking

Ron buys a rhinocerous head, and he and DD receive written confirmation of the action the school are going to take regarding Mike. Patricia is determined to get to the bottom of their bad-credit-risk address, no matter who she upsets.

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Episode 867 - Unwritten Rules

Jimmy has business plans, and the Farnhams discover just what it will take to clear their debt. Margaret and Sammy discuss AIDS. The Dixons' is not a happy household.

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Episode 868 - Ghettoised

Mike's ghetto-blaster is stolen. Rod makes a date with Diana. Mick is uneasy about Josie working at a club. Margaret tells Patricia she feels she is being asked to do things that are not part of her job.

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Episode 869 - Impugned

Leo's spirits rise when Sinbad offers to go to see him in the school nativity play. Sinnott disapproves of Mike pronouncing his name with a silent "i", and the Farnhams interrogate their prime suspects in the mystery of the catalogue fraud.

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Episode 870 - I'll Help

Rod tells Diana a cover story, but she isn't deterred. Frank returns home, and Katie can't stand Growler being so nice. Margaret can't get the Farnhams to confirm her holiday dates.

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Episode 871 - Beans

Max makes a deal with Margaret in order to force her to change her night off. The Dixons have breakfast. Rod and Tommo identify the thief at the supermarket.

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Episode 872 - Something Rotten

When Mike explains his reasons for attacking Sinnott, his actions seem more justified. Sinbad plans to sell pieces of the Berlin Wall. Rod and Julia each have very different plans.

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Episode 873 - Seeing Is Believing

A "For Sale" sign goes up outside the Sullivans', but a knight in shining armour may yet help them out. Mick has to see Leo's teacher about his refusal to play the King in the school play. Rod and Tommo find out more about the dog-fight.

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Episode 874 - Decorations

Max receives messages for Ron on his fax machine. Barry makes Tracy a generous offer. Josie suggests that Margaret makes a decision, and it isn't one that pleases Patricia. Jacqui's swimming trial times aren't good enough.

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Episode 875 - Home To Roost

There is a surprising Christmas card for Chrissy. Terry and Sue must decide whether to accept a loan from Barry. Margaret tells Patricia about the bet she made with Max. Carl and Mike discover that the scrapyard has some unexpected guards. Mick takes the law into his own hands.

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Episode 876 - Tree Jokes

Mick is concerned when the police telephone him about "unreasonable force". Ron installs his Christmas lights, Katie's wings are drooping, and Sinbad and Jimmy have to think of two or "tree" ways to repay Max.

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Episode 877 - Gone Missing

Ron discovers that his father has gone missing. Tracy sneaks out of the house for a good reason in the early morning. Max discovers that someone has stolen his sleigh. Barry's business partners visit to check up on him, but he outsmarts them.

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Episode 878 - Imaginings

Nikki is sacked, an official complaint is lodged against Mick, and there is a case of mistaken identity, which leads to a kidnapping.......

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Episode 879 - Frozen Turkey

Grandad Dixon makes a grand entrance. Katie and Siobhan's dancing is a great success, which is more than can be said for Sinbad's pre-Christmas special.

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Episode 880 - Raw Turkey

It is Christmas Day on the Close, and there is no power. Julia discovers that the Corkhills have gone to Basingstoke, the Rogers family wonder whether Frank will be home for Christmas, and Terry hears something that makes him think. Max has an extravagant Christmas present for Patricia, and Ron needs a favour.

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Episode 881 - Just Deserts

A shock awaits Ron and DD when they return from the cash-and-carry. Barry will not allow mild hypothermia to prevent him from getting even with the Fishers.

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Episode 882 - All Dressed Up

On New Year's Eve, Rod finally discovers the venue for the dog fight, Mike's behaviour disgusts Jacqui, Julia has two men fighting over her, Jimmy plans a new venture, and the Farnhams are mistaken for Princess Diana and a bouncer.

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