Coronation Street - Season 29 (1987)

Alan marches Jenny and Martin to the police station. Gail insists to Audrey that her baby is nothing to do with Ian. Alf reaches a decision regarding Terry's fate.

Alan has plans for his future with Rita. Gail gets upset when her decree nisi arrives in the post. Susan asks Ken for a special family discount.

Rita feels taken for granted by Alan. Betty attempts to restore peace between Jack and Terry. Susan tries alternative methods to win round Ken.

Gail makes it clear to Ian that she wants nothing from him. Sally calls on her uncle Tom to cheer up Hilda. Ken agrees to print Susan's scoop in the Recorder.

Ian hopes to see Brian before he returns to Australia. Hilda accuses Tom of speaking out of turn. Susan celebrates the success of her publicity stunt.

Gail goes into labour a month early and gives birth to a girl. Ian, Audrey and Ivy wait at the hospital for news. Susan apologises to Ken for not telling the whole truth about the fire.

Ian does some detective work at the hospital. Percy offers a swift response to Martin's staff shortage at the cafe. The Baldwins entertain the Barlows to dinner.

Rita startles Alan with a proposition. Terry hits on a new money-spinning scheme for him and Curly. Tom gains Hilda's forgiveness.

Rita puts an end to the speculation about her and Alan. Terry urges Curly to adopt some of his selling techniques. Tom invites Hilda to join him on a trip to Rhyl.

Gail brings Sarah Louise home from hospital. Mavis fears that Alan's input into the Kabin will sideline her. Terry's sales patter earns him an unexpected bonus.

Terry has a narrow escape from Dulcie's husband. Mavis asks Derek to speak to Alan on her behalf. Brian lays eyes on Gail's baby for the first time.

Jack implores Terry to get him off the hook with Vera. Derek claims a victory over Alan on Mavis's behalf. A brewery representative calls to check the pub's books.

Vera makes an unwelcome discovery when she confronts Dulcie. Alan's treatment of Derek riles Mavis. Bet enquires about buying the tenancy of the Rovers.

Rita despairs of Mavis's decision to resign from The Kabin. Ken points a spotlight on the council's shortcomings. Jenny asks Curly's permission to throw a birthday party at the yard.

Rita and Mavis attempt to resolve their row. Jenny craves Martin's attention at her sixteenth birthday party. Deirdre feels caught between Alf and Ken.

Ken notifies Alf of his decision to run for the council. Bet hopes to secure a loan from her bank manager. Brian's new relationship upsets Ivy.

Ivy tries desperately to dissuade Brian from moving in with Liz. Alf anticipates a good clean election fight with Ken. Bet awaits her bank manager's verdict.

Alf writes a letter answering his critics for Ken to publish in the Recorder. Bet agonises over the tenancy decision. Audrey informs Gail of Brian's change of address.

Bet faces the prospect of being forced out of the Rovers. Alf is outraged when Ken edits his letter in the Recorder. Ivy worries about Gail distancing herself from her.

Alf's vengeful tactics land Ken in hot water. Brian brings Liz to Coronation Street. Percy advertises the Community Centre's first over-60s' tea dance.

Deirdre takes a stand as Ken and Alf's feud turns unpleasant. Gail refuses to back down over Brian's access to Nicky. Jack assists Percy at the Centre's tea dance.

Gail agrees to let Ivy see Nicky so long as Liz keeps her distance. Ken must choose between his job and his council ambitions. Hilda gives Tom the brush-off.

Ivy turns on Gail for withholding her access to Nicky. Deirdre feels aggrieved that Alf has beaten Ken. Hilda and Tom resolve their quarrel in time for the next tea dance.

Ken urges Deirdre to act on her idea to stand in the council elections. Audrey gears up to confess her gaffe to Gail. Bet informs Gloria that she cannot re-employ her.

Gail explains to Ivy why she kept her baby's paternity a secret. Alec suggests Bet replaces Betty with Gloria. Deirdre is daunted by the challenge of fighting the election.

Gail tells Brian that he is the father of Sarah Louise. Deirdre and her supporters set off on the campaign trail. Percy seeks entrants for a dance competition.

Deirdre gives a radio interview to publicise her election campaign. Percy scouts talent among the over-60s dancers. Ivy begs Brian to rethink his attitude towards Gail.

Gail's return to work upsets Alf and Ivy. Deirdre shows Ken how seriously she intends to take the election. Percy assembles his dance troupe for a first rehearsal.

Alf struggles with his campaigning while running the shop solo. Martin pleads with Gail to keep Edwina at the cafe. Sally's loyalty to Deirdre is tested.

Sally settles into her new job and sets her sights on a new home. Terry meets an old army pal, Pete Jackson. Gloria objects to Alec's high-handed behaviour.

Sally cooks up a plan to persuade Alf to let the shop flat to her and Kevin. Pete's wife Linda makes clear her dislike of Terry. Bet puts Alec in his place.

Deirdre and Alf head out canvassing on the streets of Weatherfield. Sally and Kevin move into their flat. Terry whisks the Jacksons away to Blackpool for the day.

Ken provides Deirdre with positive publicity in the Recorder. Linda blames Terry when Pete returns home drunk. Tom offers Hilda company following the Websters' departure.

Alf and Deirdre anxiously await the results as polling day dawns. Terry senses Linda's unhappiness in her marriage. Percy's officiousness scales new heights.

Deirdre's supporters throw her a victory party in the Rovers. Terry declares his feelings to Linda. Alf licks his wounds following his election defeat.

Alf is admitted to hospital with a suspected heart attack. Audrey turns on Deirdre when she offers her help. Hilda is keen to keep the gossips at bay.

Linda desperately tries to resist Terry's persistent advances. Audrey brings Alf home from hospital. Sam riles Percy about his formation dance team.

Curly disapproves of Terry carrying on with his best mate's wife. Betty and Gloria are puzzled by Bet's vanishing act. Alf adjusts to a slower pace of life.

Pete becomes concerned about Linda's low mood. Alec, Betty and Gloria learn the reason for Bet's flit. Alf struggles to relax at home away from the shop.

Pete implores Linda to choose their marriage over Terry. The brewery place Betty in charge of the Rovers. Percy's attentions impede Alf's recovery.

Terry informs Curly that he has decided to leave Weatherfield behind. Alec takes his grievance to Cecil Newton. Alf finds that taking things easy causes him more stress.

Vera badgers Curly for information of Terry's whereabouts. Temporary manager Alec takes up residence at the Rovers. Kevin feels overworked by Brian.

Gail agrees to go out with Jeff Singleton. The Rovers' workforce seek reassurance from Alec. The Websters entertain Brian and Liz with an ulterior motive.

Curly seizes an opportunity to get his show on the road. Sally urges Kevin to ask about buying the garage from Brian. Gail makes a confession to Jeff.

Sally pushes Kevin to pursue buying the garage from Brian. Percy creates dissent among the ranks of his dance team. Emily shows Curly how to get justice.

Liz accuses Brian of reluctance to move away from Weatherfield. Alan seeks Rita's investment in a new business proposition. Curly feels despondent about his future.

Brian starts to have strong doubts about his fresh start with Liz. Curly does not share Emily's enthusiasm for his job interview. Alan makes an offer for the garage.

Brian takes Nicky on a long drive as Gail fears for her missing son. The Baldwins plan to open a shop for their childrenswear. Vera and Shirley nag Ivy to go on a night out.

Brian phones Alan with a proposition. Gail and Ivy are sick with worry about their sons. Alec battles with Betty and Gloria to call the shots at the Rovers.

Gail is determined to see Brian and get Nicky back without involving the police. Alec watches over Betty and Gloria each time they go near the till. Percy takes it upon himself to complain about the factory's new neon sign.

Brian sells his van as his plan to flee with Nicky gathers steam. Percy presses Deirdre to take action regarding Mike's shop. Alec alienates Hilda with his demands.

Brian begins to have doubts about taking Nicky to Ireland. Mike is confident of Deirdre's support with the council. Hilda makes Alec woo her back to the Rovers.

Gail sees a chance to get her family back together. Gloria fails to engineer a reconciliation between Alec and Betty. Deirdre's impartial stance shocks Mike.

The Tilsleys get used to living together again. Susan's staffing decision causes unrest in the factory. Alan turns forty-eight and feels that life is passing him by.

Susan refuses to accept Mike laying down the law without a fight. Gail makes it clear to Brian that remarrying is not on her agenda. Alan arranges a secret wedding.

Mike falls out with Susan over her refusal to start a family. Alan and Jenny let in Mavis on the surprise wedding plans. Sally fancies throwing a flat-warming party.

Susan takes charge of the factory after Mike stays out all night. Sally sets her heart on a new settee for the flat. Mavis feels the strain of keeping secrets from Rita.

Susan fails to see any positives in being sacked by Mike. Sally and Kevin get more than they bargained for. Rita remains oblivious to the scheming all around her.

Alan nervously prepares himself to reveal his big surprise for Rita as they set off for the registry office. Susan is astonished when Ken refuses to let her stay and sends her back to Mike. Sally and Kevin host a party to celebrate their new home.

Cecil informs Alec of Bet's whereabouts. Mike and Susan reach stalemate over the future of their marriage. Sally faces a moral dilemma over the soiled armchair.

Alec scours the bars of Torremolinos in search of Bet. Sally and Kevin face the music over the damaged chair. Mike expects Susan to choose a career over their marriage.

Alec brings Bet home to the Rovers with news of their engagement. Emily seeks Deirdre's help in fund-raising for a poorly toddler. Martin enjoys a stroke of good fortune.

Alec instructs Bet to let him smooth-talk Cecil Newton. Alan is on tenterhooks awaiting Jenny's O-Level results. Deirdre and Emily agree to join forces.

Bet shows Margo who's boss at the Rovers. Emily takes out her fund-raising frustrations on Alf. Martin plans a foreign adventure.

Bet drags a reluctant Alec to meet the vicar at All Saints' Church. Jenny seizes a chance to escape school and her father. Support grows for Emily's charity appeal.

Percy takes charge of proceedings at the street fete fundraiser. Alec frets about how much Bet is spending on the wedding. Alan longs for Jenny to make contact.

Emily investigates the missing sum of money raised at the fete. Alec manipulates Bet in order to cut wedding costs. Vera defends the Duckworths' reputation.

Alec is unnerved by Bet's downbeat mood on the eve of their wedding. Ivy takes Vera on a night out to lift her spirits. Tom reveals his future plans to Hilda.

Bet experiences pre-wedding nerves, while a remark from Jack causes Alec to wonder if he is doing the right thing. Ivy is pleased when Don turns up and asks her out. Tom has a question to pose to Hilda.

Hilda accompanies Tom to view a bungalow in Formby. Bet and Alec countermand each other's instructions at the Rovers. Vera teases Ivy about her date with Don.

The Rovers' staff demand to know exactly who is their boss. Hilda reaches a decision about Tom's proposal. Ivy is relieved when Don asks her out again.

Jack dreads the hard work ahead when Vera insists he re-decorates Number 9. Bet intends to become the perfect housewife. Tracy suffers for Deirdre's error of judgement.

Bet spends the day preparing to host a lavish dinner party. Jack persuades Vera to settle for a new gas fire. Ken criticises Deirdre for not prioritising Tracy.

Jack installs the gas fire all by himself. Rita leaves Mavis high and dry while she deals with a domestic crisis. Ken gets exasperated by Deirdre's dedication to her work.

While Alan searches for Jenny in France, Rita is baffled when she spots Martin in Weatherfield. Deirdre tells Ken she has had enough of him criticising her dedication to her council work. Jack takes umbrage at the suggestion that he did not install the gas fire properly.

Martin has some explaining to do to Rita. A gas board representative calls to inspect Jack's fire. Ken insists that Deirdre should take time off work to look after Tracy.

Rita advises Alan against rushing to France to search for Jenny. Ken reacts angrily to Deirdre's council opportunity. Jack vows to discover who reported him to the gas board.

Bet confines a sickly Alec to his bed and sends for the doctor. Deirdre tells Ken that she intends to be a successful councillor. Alan pleads with Jenny to stay in the UK.

Jenny learns that Patrice is coming to Weatherfield. Betty's return to the Rovers hampers Alec's recovery. Deirdre departs for her conference in Bournemouth.

Patrice prepares for a difficult conversation with Jenny. Audrey forces Alf to share some gossip concerning Deirdre. Bet disapproves of Alec's latest money-making enterprise.

Rita takes charge when Jenny refuses to speak to Patrice. Ken is angry to think that Deirdre chose to go away of her own accord. Alec agrees to keep employing Betty, on one condition.

Deirdre returns home, oblivious to Ken's disquiet about her trip. Alec orders Bet to sack Gloria if she wants to hang onto Betty. Susan springs a surprise on Mike.

Deirdre confronts Ken over his publishing of damning letters in the Recorder. Susan feels stifled by Mike's enthusiasm for her potential pregnancy. Alec agrees to provide entertainment for the troops in Germany.

Mike takes Susan by surprise when he drives them into the country to view a house. Mavis has the jitters about serving on a jury. Jack dreads a visit from Vera's mother.

Mike goes to Deirdre for advice as Susan remains opposed to moving away. Mavis' stint as a juror is short-lived. Vera suggests to Jack that they should take in a lodger.

Mike struggles to get hold of Susan in Newcastle. Hilda receives a double dose of bad news. Jack warms to the idea of taking in a female lodger.

Susan admits to Mike that she terminated her pregnancy. Vera delights in Jack's excitement for the new lodger. Hilda takes pride in helping the Lowthers with their move.

Mike hides away in his flat, prompting concern from Deirdre. Jack dreads the impact of Amy Burton's arrival on his home life. The Lowthers thank Hilda for her service.

Ken does not mince his words when he is forced to face Mike. Jack feels emasculated by Amy's dominant presence in his home. Hilda's final trip to the Lowthers' ends in turmoil.

Hilda and Mrs. Lowther are taken to hospital following the break-in. Derek seeks sanctuary at Mavis's flat. Amy makes an impression at the Rovers.

Bet anxiously awaits news of Hilda's condition. Dr. Lowther comes to terms with the death of his wife. Derek determines to face Angela with his decision to leave her.

Hilda is delighted by a visit from Eddie Yeats. Rita convinces Mavis that Derek always puts himself before her. Jack insists that either Amy moves out or he will.

Derek summons Mavis to spy on Angela for him. Hilda says a sad goodbye to some old friends. Jack tries to persuade Amy to go out to work.

Jack searches for a job for Amy. Mavis fears for her safety following her recent spying mission for Derek. Hilda struggles to readjust to life at Number 13.

Derek despatches Mavis to investigate Angela's mystery man. Hilda's downbeat mood concerns her friends. Jack is furious to find Amy working at the Rovers.

Hilda stays inside Number 13 and gets Kevin to fit extra locks for security. Mavis waits to hear Derek's latest report. Ivy invites Don to join the Tilsleys for Christmas.

A nervous Hilda ventures out of the house for the first time in days. Mavis dreads her private life being dragged through the courts. Sam and Amy catch each other's eyes.

Hilda is tempted out of the house by a surprise invitation. Mavis refuses to surrender her good reputation lightly. Audrey and Ivy row over Christmas plans.

Hilda tells Bet that she is moving away to become Dr. Lowther's housekeeper. Mavis nervously prepares to pay a visit to Derek's wife. Jenny looks forward to Patrice arriving for Christmas.

Hilda spends her last Christmas on Coronation Street with the Websters, while Bet prepares to host a surprise farewell party in the Rovers. Ivy is thrilled when Don gives her an expensive watch. Mavis gets tipsy, much to the amusement of Rita and Jenny.

Mavis worries that Derek has not been in touch and sets out in search of him. Sally plans to throw a party at Number 13. Alec gives Bet the cold shoulder. Jenny's friends find her moping over Patrice.

The hostility between Bet and Alec begins to upset staff and customers alike. Mavis tracks down Derek for an explanation. Jenny tries to shrug off her kiss with Gary.