Brookside — Season 10

Jan 199130m

Julia is not pleased to find that Jack and Cyril have become buddies. Mike can't remember what happened the previous night.

Jan 199130m

Patricia asks Sue to baby-sit. Diana is annoyed to find that Rod has been systematically lying to her. Julia discovers that she has been stood up in a big way.

Jan 199130m

Rod tries to make amends with Diana. Tony and his friends' plans to watch an erotic video are thwarted when the police call with news that Mike and Jacqui have been arrested, so they have to find someone to give them a lift. Katie is interested in Sammy's love life.

Jan 199130m

Ron is convinced that designer-violence videos are responsible for Mike and Jacqui's dabbling with drugs, but DD disagrees when she finds out their true motives.

Jan 199130m

Tony is grounded when Ron finds Maria's missing erotic video. Chrissy arranges a dinner-date, but with which Gina? Rod has a meal with Diana and her father, and Margaret returns from Oldham.

Jan 199130m

Sammy is being evasive about her new boyfriend, while Margaret has other things on her mind. Mick takes drastic action when he receives the credit card bill.

Jan 199130m

Leo is winning friends based on Mick's actions, but Mick isn't sure that it's something to be proud of. Chrissy is not surprised when Frank develops a cold a few days before they are due to meet Gina. Max wants to be on time for his interview, but can he persuade Margaret to iron his shirt?

Jan 199130m

Frank and Chrissy are off on the dreaded dinner-date. More bills arrive for the Johnsons. Patricia tries to make toxic waste sexy. Mike worries that his involvement in Sinnott's attempt to fly will be discovered.

Jan 199130m

The proposed footpath is causing conflicton the Close, as some are opposed and others see opportunities. Margaret's work-to-rule is beginning to have an effect on the Farnham household.

Jan 199130m

Mick's prospects in court don't look good, and his debts continue to mount. Ron makes progress in his bid to acquire a shop. Terry is worried that Sue is buying clothes on credit, and Jimmy and Sinbad go flat-hunting.

Jan 199130m

Ron capitalises on his deal with Jed Smith, and looks forward to owning a business on the new parade.

Jan 199130m

Jimmy and Sinbad plan to hold a car boot sale. Mick is furious to discover that Josie is in debt again. Ron has a surprise visitor. Patricia is determined to resolve her problems with Margaret.

Jan 199130m

Jimmy and Sinbad wonder whether they could ever bring anyone back to their double-decker-bunk bedsit. Patricia makes a surprising confession to Max.

Feb 199130m

Jacqui devises a plan to make herself seem like a good girl but still allow her to go to the party, but it doesn't work as well as she hopes. Sinbad and Jimmy cause chaos.

Feb 199130m

Josie and Marcia wonder what they can do to raise money. Ron thinks someone has swapped two of his kids for aliens. The Farnhams are concerned that Thomas will pick up Margaret's accent and phrases.

Feb 199130m

Max is concerned that Tony will interfere with his car. Patricia rebukes Margaret about her non-matching stair gates. Terry discovers that Ron's opinion of the path has changed.

Feb 199130m

Max demonstrates his maturity by finding a way of getting his own back on Tony. Sinbad has to find other means of transport to and from the boot sale when there isn't enough room for him in the car.

Feb 199130m

Josie tries to persuade Mick to accept his solicitor's advice. The Dixons prepare for a pancake day contest.

Feb 199130m

On Valentine's Day, the same card is rescued from the bin more than once, and one resident receives more cards than she could ever have expected. Mick talks to Frank about the dilemma he faces.

Feb 199130m

Mick's solicitor abandons him when he elects for trial by jury. Geoff makes extensive preparations for his mystery Valentine date.

Feb 199130m

Sammy's older man is causing trouble for her at home. An attack on Rod leads to the possibility of romance for Tracy.

Feb 199130m

Chrissy voices her fears about Sammy, likening her situation to the early days of her own marriage. Frank overhears, and misconstrues.

Feb 199130m

A trip down to the pub seems to mysteriously cure Rod's illness. Frank and Chrissy resolve to do something about Sammy's relationship with Tim.

Feb 199130m

Frank head-butts Paula's father when he turns up to complain about Geoff getting his daughter drunk. Mick comes home to find the bungalow full of shoes and boxes. Margaret has some uninvited guests, and when she asks for Mike's help to remove them, one of Patricia's teapots is smashed.

Feb 199130m

Mick is worried about Josie's health and tries to get her to slow down, but it's too late. Bumper is hopeful that he and his mate will soon be young, free and single again.

Mar 199130m

Sammy is determined that her parents won't interfere in her life, but that won't stop them trying. Rod tries to install a shower, with no assistance from Tracy.

Mar 199130m

Geoff and Bumper go in search of their favourite band, but don't have much success. The Johnson household is happy, until Mick receives an official-looking letter in the post. Sue tells Terry she would like another child.

Mar 199130m

Josie and Marcia come up with a new sales pitch to improve their luck at the market. Barry brings flowers for Sue, and she wonders why. Tony and his mates sabotage Max's shed.

Mar 199130m

Terry and Sue visit a counsellor, where the news is much better than expected, although money may yet be the deciding factor. Margaret finds that she only has to touch something and it falls apart.

Mar 199130m

Barry calls in a favour from Terry. The Farnhams return from holiday, feeling happy and refreshed, but Margaret becomes tearful and offers her resignation. Tracy tells Rod he needn't be concerned that she is seeing Mark.

Mar 199130m

Tracy and Mark have a date. Sue worries about what Barry might be getting Terry into. Max arranges for Tony and his mates to re-assemble his shed, but Ron and DD have other ideas. When Max brings up the subject of tarmac again, Ron reaches for his pick.

Mar 199130m

Terry goes for tests at the hospital. Ron has the road surface properly repaired at last, but Max still isn't happy. Barry has plans involving a man with a pony-tail.

Mar 199130m

It's Max's first day in his new job, and he finds himself hemmed in by the Dixons. Patricia starts work on a new campaign. Frank is furious to discover that Sammy returned from her course a day early but didn't come home.

Mar 199130m

Frank tries to convince Sammy that what she is doing is wrong, but Sammy knows that Chrissy was doing the same when she was 17.

Mar 199130m

Sammy packs her bags and leaves home to move in with Tim. Terry finds out whether he has passed his sperm test.

Mar 199130m

Sammy has been out on the tiles again. Nikki gets her marching orders. Barry tries to make Terry realise that he has still got problems.

Mar 199130m

Tony plans to remove all the Easter eggs from Max's garden. Frank goes to confront Sammy at the hotel. Tracy is not impressed when Mark spends a night out patronising Diana without her realising.

Mar 199130m

Frank intends to make Sammy even more embarrassed. Barry goes to church, which could lead to some good news for Tracy.

Apr 199130m

Josie wants to use Mick's court fund to buy stock for her market stall. The Dixons and Bensons go out for the evening, leaving Jacqui to babysit Tony and Benno. Frank decides to take an overseas run. There are arguments about childcare at the Farnhams'.

Apr 199130m

Max's ex-wife telephones asking for more money, which doesn't please Patricia. Barry has another favour to ask of Terry, and Mick discusses his chances in court. Chrissy goes to visit Sammy at Tim's.

Apr 199130m

Margaret's little job on the side isn't going to please Patricia, especially as she is not on very good terms with Josie. Sue offers to help Barry. Chrissy tries to persuade Frank to go to see Sammy before he goes overseas.

Apr 199130m

Mick is frustrated when he can't find Frank, and Sammy is unwilling to help. Max takes a day off work, and witnesses the arrival of a new monstrosity at the Dixons'.

Apr 199130m

Jimmy tries to persuade Josie to diversify into baby clothes, which he can offer at a reasonable charge. Margaret wonders if Max is doing the right thing by removing the old kitchen units before ordering new ones.

Apr 199130m

Mick faces up to his court appearance, but doesn't want Gemma and Leo with him. Patricia discovers that Max has applied for another job, and has already handed in his notice at the electricity board.

Apr 199130m

The noise of the band practising causes annoyance around the Close. The jury arrives at a verdict on Mick. Barry makes a frustrating discovery about Jed Smith.

Apr 199130m

Josie feels bad about the taxi drivers' money, and won't even have a friendly flutter with Mick. Patricia is finding it hard to convince her boss that she has a brain. Mike considers deferring his college career, but Jacqui doesn't fancy his chances.

Apr 199130m

Mick discovers that Josie has taken the money. Mike is nervous before his gig at the Legion. Maria feels that she needs a change. Margaret is not pleased when her ex-boyfriend tracks her down.

Apr 199130m

The Farnhams' kitchen fiasco continues as Max enlists Kieran's help with the plastering. Patricia is under enough stress already, with the presentation she is meant to be giving.

Apr 199130m

Kieran asks Margaret why she is treating him like muck, and she tells him not to trail it through the house. Geoff discovers the truth about Bumper's girlfriend. When the council refuse vans arrive, Max takes matters into his own hands, and Ron isn't going to like what he doesn't find.

Apr 199130m

Kieran gets his marching orders. Tracy is worried about Barry's hairdressing job. Ron and Max clash over the disappearance of certain things.

Apr 199130m

Mick has a go at Frank, Patricia meets an important client, and Nikki moves in with the Corkhills. Margaret encourages Sammy to talk to her father again.

May 199130m

Aunty Lou is discharged from hospital and moves in with Mick and Josie, but is the constant stream of visitors a help or a hindrance? DD makes plans to hold a tarot night in the Close.

May 199130m

The Farnhams return home to find that Ron has been busy, and Max is careless in his choice of words when seeking DD's opinion of her husband's handiwork.

May 199130m

When Nikki wakes up, she finds that Rod is eating her face-pack. Max decides that a trellis is the most appropriate response to the Wall of Doors. Patricia has to decide whether to take on a job in London. Ron finds his fountain.

May 199130m

Patricia makes a decision. Frank and Geoff have a chat. Everyone stays in for the night at the Corkhills', but a card game turns nasty.

May 199130m

Frank agrees to go with Chrissy for a meal with Sammy and Tim, but ends up wishing he hadn't. Patricia sets off for London.

May 199130m

Sue finds Barry's new girlfriend in the house. Frank decides he wants nothing more to do with Sammy and Tim. Rod is annoyed to find that Mark has spent the night at the Corkhills'. Max gives Margaret the week off.

May 199130m

Max is beginning to miss Patricia, and is struggling to look after all of his children at the same time. Rod and Barry try to warn Tracy off Mark, but she isn't prepared to listen. Carla's presence continues to irritate Sue.

May 199130m

Sue tells Terry he is going to have to choose between her and Barry. Sammy gets her own back on Chloe at the meal out, and Mark is furious when he finds that someone has scratched his car.

May 199130m

Diana has big news for Rod. Terry has to tell Barry he's got to go.

May 199130m

Katie and Siobhan write to a magazine's problem page about their family troubles. Rod tells Diana that he will do the decent thing and marry her.

May 199130m

There is good news and bad news as Terry gets the results of his latest sperm test, and Geoff finds out whether he has been accepted by Tranmere Rovers.

May 199130m

The residents are out and about on the bank holiday, and for some it's not pleasant. Sue talks about her career, and shocks Terry.

May 199130m

Geoff needs encouragement to get on with his life, but Frank has other ideas about how he may become involved in the football industry. Sue doesn't know where to turn, and can't win either way.

May 199130m

Barry decides that intimidation is the best approach, but he succeeds in causing a lot of trouble for everyone. Sue's decision forces Terry to take drastic action.

Jun 199130m

Geoff comes to a decision about his future, and acts on it. Chrissy discovers what Katie has done. DD plans to surprise Ron with an unusual wedding anniversary present.

Jun 199130m

Rod makes his feelings plain to Mark. It is Barry's 32nd birthday. Geoff runs out of the examination room, and Ron plans to find a new home for the stone lion.

Jun 199130m

Rod is reluctant to accept an engagement present from Ron. Tracy insists that Barry takes no revenge on Mark. Sinbad accuses Jimmy of stealing people's memories.

Jun 199130m

Margaret wonders if she and Max will end up in London with Patricia and most of Max's CDs. Jimmy fears that he will end up in prison again. DD prepares and distributes invitations for her tarot night.

Jun 199130m

The residents look into the future at the Dixons' tarot evening, but Sue isn't happy with hers. Chrissy is sure of what she has seen, but convincing Sammy is another matter. Sinbad insists that Jimmy lets him tidy up the flat, but who is the visitor he is expecting?

Jun 199130m

It's Fathers Day, and Katie tries to heal the rift between Frank and Sammy. DD confides in Derek about Maria's infertility. Jimmy receives a card, but wonders if it is too late for a fresh start with Lindsey. A man and a dog arrive looking for Rod, and Barry can't decide which one is the uglier.

Jun 199130m

Barry severs his partnership. Sammy starts to realise that Tim means what she says. When Maria spends a lot of time on the phone, Ron jokes that she may have another man.......

Jun 199130m

Jimmy has an unexpected visit from his wife, and she reinforces what Lindsey has said, making him feel even more low. Tim makes his feelings clear, but Sammy still doesn't get it.

Jun 199130m

Jimmy can only watch his daughter's wedding from a safe distance. Julia plans to show Cyril how discreet she can be by following him. Mike's band practice is interrupted by Tina's boyfriend, whose face is familiar.......

Jun 199130m

Mike prepares for a race, and Max prepares Patricia's breakfast. Tim tries to convince Sammy that it's all over between them, but will having a bucket of water thrown over her help to make her understand?

Jun 199130m

The Dixons are in a racing and betting mood. Father Derek visits Margaret again.

Jun 199130m

Sammy resorts to desperate tactics to get Tim back, but can he overcome them? Barry becomes the owner of the new shops, and gives Max something to think about. Jacqui's interference in the race causes a terrible accident.

Jul 199130m

Mike's injuries are worse than he imagined, and eventually he has to reveal what really happened. Max becomes desperate and puts on a good show, but will it be enough?

Jul 199130m

Sammy is in shock over Tim, but things are worse for the Dixons in the aftermath of Mike's car crash. Max resolves to change his attitude, but has he left it too late?

Jul 199130m

Patricia plans to take the London job, but can Max talk her around at the last minute? Barry decides to make life even more unbearable for Sue, and Jimmy carries on regardless.

Jul 199130m

Jimmy shocks Sinbad by revealing the lengths he is prepared to go to. Ron negotiates with Barry for one of the shop units.

Jul 199130m

Julia is surprised by who she meets at Cyril's wife's graveside. DD tries to persuade Barry to co-operate. Margaret and Derek have a mysterious meeting arranged, and Gemma has more than one birthday cake.

Jul 199130m

Ron and Max discover that the wall has disappeared, but will they find out who was responsible? An invasion of nits brings an outbreak of itching.

Jul 199130m

Frank disturbs Sue and Terry's reconciliation. Ron wonders whether to tell Charlie what is going on. Patricia tries to find out tactfully whether the Johnsons are responsible for Thomas's headlice.

Jul 199130m

Ron is not at all impressed when DD reveals her "little" secret. Geoff tells Paula where he is going. Mike makes some decisions.

Jul 199130m

There is no sign of Ron, and Jimmy is offered another "job". Patricia feels foolish when the source of the nits is revealed. Chrissy takes control of a young teacher's chaotic class, but will Frank be interested?

Jul 199130m

Patricia comes home to find the previous Mrs Farnham chatting away to Margaret. Ron is adamant that Maria is not welcome in his house until her affair is over. Owen comes round to visit Sammy and apologise for Grace's behaviour. Sinbad goes out to collect chickens.

Jul 199130m

Sinbad has got the goods for Ron, but they're not quite what he expected. Terry and Mick's latest business plans are frustrated. Frank is surprised to learn that Sammy is seeing Owen again. Chrissy finds it hard to watch Geoff leave for Torquay.

Jul 199130m

Sammy has a devious plan to seduce Owen. Julia confronts Cyril, and he makes a full confession. Arthur's visit to Diana turns into a full-scale police operation.

Jul 199130m

Ron discovers that his chickens have escaped. Rod interrogates Arthur at the police station. DD wonders why Julia has been asking strange questions about Cyril. Mike is concerned that Jacqui fancies Keith.

Jul 199130m

Gemma still hasn't been found, and Josie blames Mick for leaving her unaccompanied. Jacqui takes part in the swimming trials, but will her times be good enough to take her to Holland?

Aug 199130m

There is good news at last for the Johnsons. Max and Patricia decide to get away from it all. Rod wants to tell Diana's father that he is a policeman.

Aug 199130m

Terry and Sue's anniversary ends disastrously. Frank prepares to go to visit Geoff, but then he has a slight problem regarding his car.

Aug 199130m

Diana and Rod invites Diana's father to dinner, so that they can reveal their plans and, more importantly, what Rod does for a living. But who will announce their engagement first? Sue needs a comforting ear, and gets it from an unexpected source.

Aug 199130m

Barry continues to support Sue, but takes advantage when she gets drunk. Rod is determined to find out why Diana's father dislikes policemen do much.

Aug 199130m

Ron Dixon shows his true racist colours. Barry doesn't give up, and although Sue is full of remorse, he just rubs salt in the wound. Frank discovers a Japanese temple in his front room.

Aug 199130m

Mick warns Ellis not to cause any trouble while he is around. Ron admits to his prejudices about Keith, and Jacqui tells him exactly what she thinks about that.

Aug 199130m

Sue has decided that she wants another baby, so she needs to convince Terry. Frank and Chrissy can't seem to be able to talk without arguing.

Aug 199130m

Frank is sure that Chrissy is still having an affair. Ellis has a few brilliant ideas, but Mick isn't altogether convinced.

Aug 199130m

Chrissy and Frank go for marriage guidance. Rod and Tommo begin a new surveillance assignment. The police arrive at the Johnsons' - but why?

Aug 199130m

Mick comes home to discover that Josie is moving out, while Frank will not be persuaded to change his mind, and tells Chrissy to leave.

Aug 199130m

Daniel is nearly run over by Ron's Moby. When Frank comes home, he is in for a shock. Vinny has another job lined up for Jimmy, which is bigger and better than the last one.

Aug 199130m

Jimmy gets a shock when he discovers who one of the other gang members is going to be. Sammy tries to reason with Frank, but only succeeds in making things worse for herself.

Aug 199130m

Sue needs to confide in someone, but her choice doesn't prove to be very reliable. Tommo tries to make Rod reconsider whether he should marry Diana. Jimmy is uneasy about the big job, and events take a dangerous turn.

Sept 199130m

Frank and Sammy build a few bridges that are strong enough for her to give him some advice, and for him to take it. Max assures Geoffrey that he is not betraying Patricia by seeing Susannah behind her back.

Sept 199130m

Jimmy is lying low and running scared. Sinbad finds someone else to share his flat for a few days. Ron and DD find out if their bank manager will give them a loan.

Sept 199130m

It is Danny's second birthday. Frank must decide whether to take a risk. Ron and DD have a night out, but meet someone they know.

Sept 199130m

Terry and Sue plan a conservatory. Chrissy is annoyed with Frank when he brings Katie into school late. Max and Ron have plans involving DD and Patricia - but what will they say, and in what language?

Sept 199130m

Katie confides in her teacher about her family troubles. Ron and DD discover that their shop has been vandalised. Geoffrey ensures that Max is still accompanied to the Round Table function, even though Patricia won't go. Margaret's efforts to see Derek are thwarted.

Sept 199130m

Max is behaving so strangely that Patricia may become aware of his little secret very quickly. Jimmy looks for work, but nobody wants to know.

Sept 199130m

Mick wants to give Leo a birthday he won't forget, and enlists Marcia's assistance. Max is expecting only a few barbecue guests, but Patricia ends up inviting everyone on the Close.

Sept 199130m

There are more and more unexpected arrivals at the Farnhams' barbecue, making it far from free of drama.

Sept 199130m

It's the morning after the barbecue, and Patricia has a few tricky questions for Max. All he can think about, however, is being caught on camera by Ron.

Sept 199130m

Sammy tells Margaret that she and Owen have slept together. Rod is approached by a suspicious character in the arcade. It is Mike's first day at college, and Graeme continues to pester Sue at work.

Sept 199130m

Margaret and Derek's friendship is becoming very awkward. Mick has a job interview. Graeme brings Sue's scarf to her home, but she doesn't believe his story.

Sept 199130m

Sue tries to convince Barry that she has not been encouraging Graeme. DD tries to persuade Margaret not to have a relationship with Derek.

Sept 199130m

Graeme is still hassling Sue at work, and she has had enough of him. Chrissy is offered a place at teacher-training college. Rod and Mike both have different reasons for visiting the bank, and a schoolmate pokes fun at Jacqui's trainers.

Oct 199130m

Marcia gives Sinbad a friendly kiss. Sue confronts Graeme again. Diana becomes frightened after overhearing an argument. DD wonders who Ron will get to open the shop, and why Jacqui has thrown her new trainers in the bin.

Oct 199130m

A day off work leads to disaster for Sue.

Oct 199130m

A full police investigation begins into the circumstances of the deaths of Sue and Danny, and the Dixons feel unable to go ahead with their grand opening.

Oct 199130m

The Dixons' shop finally opens, while Terry is suspected of being involved in the deaths of Sue and Danny. Max is forced to make a few confessions to Patricia.

Oct 199130m

Terry fears that he may be responsible for the deaths. Max tries to reason with Patricia, who is still sulking over Susannah.

Oct 199130m

Fran, Barry and Mick are interviewed as the police investigations continue. Elsewhere, there is a pregnancy, and an engagement.

Oct 199130m

DD and Jacqui finally reach a compromise about the trainers. Ron finds out the truth about his father. Terry receives more shattering news.

Oct 199130m

Graeme turns up at Sue's funeral. Marcia and Sinbad get closer. Sammy and Owen tell Frank of their decision, but how will he react? Cyril tries to apologise to Ron, but will he accept it?

Oct 199130m

Sammy and Owen make an announcement. Barry tries to prove Terry's innocence.

Oct 199130m

Jack Sullivan is questioned by the police, but will his alibi hold up? Mike has to tell a lie to explain the appearance of the keyboard.

Oct 199130m

Terry decides to take the law into his own hands, but the police are one step ahead. Mike's gig doesn't go according to plan. Chrissy and Frank have something to discuss with Owen's parents.

Oct 199130m

Despite the arrest of Graeme, Terry still blames himself for Sue and Danny's deaths, and his despair turns to violence. Mike has an ultimatum for Tina, and Julia feels like a camel with its head buried in the sand.

Oct 199130m

Something is bothering Diana, but can she tell Rod what it is? While Frank is helping Sammy with her plans, Chrissy has been doing some serious thinking.

Nov 199130m

Terry remains unconsolable, and Diana's secret is out. John and Barbara Harrison decide to make an offer for the bungalow.

Nov 199130m

Diana tells Nikki she doesn't want Rod to find out her secret, Chrissy asks Katie not to tell Frank what she has accidentally discovered from her teacher, and Barry asks Fran not to tell anyone that he slept with Sue.

Nov 199130m

Chrissy and Frank each have some last-minute advice for Owen. Marcia is desperate for Sinbad to stand up to Ellis. Katie tries to find out the difference between a liquidiser and a vibrator.

Nov 199130m

It is the morning of Owen's wedding day, but when his father goes to his room, he is nowhere to be found.

Nov 199130m

DD refuses to give up her job, Frank has to explain a few things to Katie, and Jimmy is reunited with someone from his past.

Nov 199130m

Mike's keyboard secret becomes hot news in the Dixon household. Jimmy feels sorry for himself. The future looks bleak for Terry, despite everyone's attempts to convince him that he didn't murder Sue and Danny.

Nov 199130m

Ron confronts Mike, and Terry finds an answer. Jimmy tries to impress his ex-wife with his new job. Rod discovers what Craig is up to, and wishes he hadn't.

Nov 199130m

Derek tries to explain his vow of celibacy to Margaret. Freddie tries to ensure that Rod does not make contact with Diana. Jimmy tries to ensure that there is only one applicant for the job in the shop, but so does Julia.

Nov 199130m

Rod is told to keep away from the arcade. Father Thornton tells Derek that he may have to move to another parish if his relationship with Margaret doesn't end. Jackie and Julia are both interviewed by Ron.

Nov 199130m

Ron is still in a dilemma about whether to give the job to Jackie or to Julia. Rod disobeys orders and returns to the arcade in search of Craig. DD is angry to find out that Derek is going to Gloucester.

Nov 199130m

Margaret's mind is not on her work, which nearly results in a serious accident. Rod tries to convince Diana that he still wants to marry her. Ron finally makes a decision.

Nov 199130m

Margaret visits Father Thornton to find out why she can't have a relationship with Derek. Diana's father turns up at the Corkhills', determined to cause trouble.

Nov 199130m

On Diana's hen night, the girls become extremely tipsy, and there is an embarrassing moment for the bride-to-be. Susannah has plans for Christmas, and Fran wonders where she stands with Barry.

Dec 199130m

Patricia has something on her mind, but it takes a while for the penny to drop with Max. On their 20th wedding anniversary, Jimmy and Jackie have dinner together and receive a wedding invitation.

Dec 199130m

There is a confrontation between Jimmy and Little Jimmy, who reveals why it is that he hates his father so much. Barry gets a surprise when he meets the new salon manager. Margaret is not impressed to find that Max has invited a young man to have dinner with her.

Dec 199130m

Preparations are underway in the Spence household as Diana's wedding day arrives. Rod is determined to be a good samaritan, but will he make it to the church on time?

Dec 199130m

Mike has a cash-flow problem. Diana and Tommo anxiously await news of Rod. Margaret bumps into Derek.

Dec 199130m

After seeing Derek at the Dixons' shop, Margaret is still confused. Mick and Ellis argue, Ron's takings are down again, and Rod's sergeant visits him on his honeymoon.

Dec 199130m

Margaret realises that the odds are against her when she is competing with God for Derek's love. When Ron mentions that money has been going missing from the till, both Jackie and Julia walk out on him.

Dec 199130m

Diana gets the truth out of Rod, but it's not what she wants to hear. Margaret and Mick notice Patricia's anxiety, even if Max doesn't.

Dec 199130m

Patricia worries about her presentation, missing the Nativity play, and something else. To his parents' surprise, Mike thinks about selling his car. Rod and Diana go to the annual police Christmas party.

Dec 199130m

Patricia needs support, but when she telephones Max at home, Susannah answers. Angela is grateful for the help Barry has given her, until she realises that the only way to his flat is through her salon.

Dec 199130m

Patricia picks Max up from his office Christmas party, and he is in no fit state for a conversation. Craig turns up on Rod and Diana's doorstep, and there is only one possible course of action. When Derek comforts Margaret, one thing leads to another.

Dec 199130m

It is Christmas Day in the Farnham household, as Susannah has a very expensive Christmas present for Max, Patricia confronts him about his involvement with his ex-wife, and Margaret and Derek talk about how they feel.

Dec 199130m

Margaret and Derek have to face up to reality. Ron discovers Mike's credit card slips. Max tries to resolve things with Patricia, but will she listen?

Dec 199130m

On a typically quiet New Year's Eve on the Close, Susannah takes advantage of Max, Ron plans to sell Mike's keyboard, Fran is on the warpath, the Harrisons move in, a thief is caught in the act, and a dead body is discovered.