Coronation Street - Season 30 (1988)

Vera accuses Alf and Sally of slandering Amy. Ivy is upset to find that Mike has demoted her from supervisor to machinist. Patrice devastates Jenny with his decision.

Kevin and Sally receive disappointing news from the building society. Mike boxes clever with his workers. Don invites Ivy out for the evening.

Don takes exception to Mike's treatment of Ivy and her colleagues. Sally determines to settle her debt. Gloria looks forward to her date despite Bet's misgivings.

The Websters' quest for a mortgage suffers another setback. Rita and Mavis seek a replacement paperboy. Don's finances give Ivy cause for concern.

Sally awaits the verdict while Kevin visits the building society. Ivy refuses to join Don on his market stall. Harry Ashton causes a stir as The Kabin's latest recruit.

Mavis referees a dispute among The Kabin's delivery staff. Ivy worries that Don might be getting serious. Brian contemplates some major life changes.

Brian chooses Sarah Louise's first birthday to shock Gail with a question. Bet pesters a reluctant Alec to take her on honeymoon. Mavis agrees to let Harry take her out.

Gail tells Brian that she is happy with life as it is. Mavis makes a surprising discovery about Harry. Alec refuses to take Bet on an exotic holiday.

Gail confides to Pauline that she does not love Brian enough for marriage. Alec forbids Bet from going on holiday without him. Phyllis sets Percy onto Sam.

Ivy rejoices at the news of Brian and Gail remarrying. Gloria fears that Mike is avoiding her. Vera attempts to restore peace between Alf and Amy.

Gloria hopes to make a good impression on her night out with Mike's friends. Alf stuns Gail with a bombshell about Audrey. Ken eyes an exciting business opportunity.

Gail upsets Ivy by bringing the wedding forward. Gloria demands to know where she stands with Mike. Deirdre supports Ken in his big plans for the Recorder.

Gail and Brian remarry in a low-key affair at the register office. dream of owning the Recorder suffer a crushing blow. Gloria hopes to get back on track with Mike.

Gloria sees Mike's true colours. Bet returns from Morocco with something on her mind. Ken decides to be pragmatic about the changes at the Recorder.

Bet and Alec come to terms with the news of her pregnancy. Linda asks Gloria to warn Mike that Graham is on the warpath. Ken senses change in the air for The Recorder.

Alec summons the doctor when Bet experiences pain. Nick Cavanagh targets Janet in his overhaul of Ken's office. Jack confronts Amy with some damning evidence.

Ken is forced to give Janet her marching orders. Alec comforts Bet upon her return home from hospital. Amy takes umbrage when Vera sides with Jack.

Curly and Shirley each seek a home to call their own. Ken spends his first day working with Nick's daughter Fiona. Sally and Kevin receive an uninvited guest.

Emily is hurt to learn of Curly's desire to move out of Number 3. Gina's presence irritates Sally and Kevin. Fiona's approach to her work impresses Ken.

Curly accuses Alf of prejudice against Shirley. Ken discovers that he is entitled to a company car. Sally determines to send Gina back home to their parents.

Alf defends himself against Emily, Shirley and Curly's allegations. Deirdre fancies learning to drive. Sally rants at Gina for borrowing her clothes.

Curly struggles with criticism of his decision to move in with Shirley. Billy hunts for a job near to Gina. Alan skives from The Kabin for the day on a secret mission.

Curly visits his parents to retrieve his old bed for him and Shirley. Rita chides Alan for not consulting her on important decisions. Audrey's absence gets to Alf.

Martin provides the antidote to Gina's bank holiday boredom. Curly and Shirley finally move into the shop flat. Kevin keeps an eye on Billy at the garage.

Billy turns violent upon catching Gina entertaining Martin. Alan reveals an ambition to progress in his new enterprise. Curly's parents visit his new abode.

Curly apologises to Shirley for his parents' attitude towards her. Alf seeks solace in booze. Alan resents Rita's refusal to lend him money to buy into the alarm business.

Alf grows weary of speculation about Audrey's absence. Shirley's mother pays a surprise visit to assess Curly. Alan uses Rita's money to purchase a car.

Mike decides to win back Gloria. Shirley feels responsible for Curly's mother disowning him. Gail castigates Alf for blabbing her private family business.

News of Mike's run-in with the police spreads throughout the street. Alf worries about Audrey's lack of contact. Rita learns that Alan is up to something.

Audrey returns home to a frosty reception from Alf and Gail. Rita accuses Alan of abusing her trust in him. Mike determines to find out who shopped him to the police.

Bet nags Alec to employ a new cleaner for the pub. Mike sets off for court feeling confident of an acquittal. Alf orders Audrey to stop talking about Canada.

Vera's ebullient mood raises Mike's hackles. Alec interviews Sandra Stubbs for the cleaning job at the Rovers. Alan outlines the next phase of his master plan.

Mike stuns Vera by sacking her out of the blue. Sandra turns up late for her first cleaning shift. Alan leans on Rita to lend him more money for his business.

Ivy struggles with divided loyalties to both Vera and Ida. Percy receives an upsetting fait accompli from the council. Audrey's holiday photos make Alf jealous.

Vera asks Mike to reinstate her in light of Ida's confession. Percy refuses to be forced into taking retirement. Alf suffers humiliation due to Audrey's spending.

Percy shuts himself inside his flat when Deirdre calls round with a proposition. Don offers to redecorate Number 5 for Ivy. Alan tries his sales pitch on Alec.

Don helps Ivy to appreciate the start of a new chapter in her life. Emily dreads Percy inviting himself to lodge with her. Alan finds himself outclassed by Alec.

Ivy and Don release the news of their engagement. Emily accuses Percy of deliberately misleading her. Jason enquires about a paper round at The Kabin.

Don introduces Ivy to his mother and daughter. Mavis sacks Wayne and gives his paper round to Jason. Phyllis disapproves of Percy moving into Emily's house.

Ivy grows concerned by Don splashing the cash on their wedding. Mavis intervenes to halt Wayne's hounding of Jason. Living with Percy tries Emily's patience.

Sandra gets involved when Jason gets into another fight with Wayne. Emily berates Percy for taking over her home. Vera takes Jack to buy a new suit for the wedding.

Mike refuses to be lenient when the girls skive work to celebrate the wedding. Jack plots to escape Vera and attend Don's stag party. Ivy's hen night takes place.

Vera rages at Jack to find his new suit in time for the wedding. Don and Ivy marry at St. Luke's in front of their families and friends. Percy tells Emily that he has applied for a job.

Martin's cheekiness gets on Alan's nerves during working hours. Jack is finally reunited with his new suit. Deirdre takes her driving test in secret.

Martin makes a useful discovery about Alan. Ken and Fiona seek answers for the Clarion Group's sudden crisis. Percy takes to the streets as a crossing warden.

Percy suspects Mike of flouting his driving ban. Ken frets that he may turn out to be liable for Nick Cavanagh's debts. Sandra celebrates turning her life around.

Sandra is perturbed to learn that her husband Ronnie is on her tail. Vera fancies becoming Mike's personal chauffeur. Ken and Bob try to salvage the Recorder.

Vera insists on dragging Jack for a day out in the countryside. Ken enlists Fiona's help in publishing the Recorder. Bet regrets getting involved in Sandra's marriage.

Ken and Fiona break the law to get the Recorder to the printer in time. Vera hopes to claim on her insurance for the crash. Sandra agrees to meet Ronnie in the Rovers.

Sandra hopes to manage to avoid Ronnie on his final day of leave. Ken celebrates a mission well accomplished. Jack stuns Vera with an announcement.

Sandra gives a statement to the police as she recovers in hospital. Bob collars Ken to discuss the Recorder's future. Jack prepares his claim for compensation.

Emily wonders if Percy ever intends to move out of her home. Deirdre worries about the cost of Ken's plans for the Recorder. Don's domestic skills impress Ivy.

Don invites Jack for a night out at the casino. Percy bids Emily farewell as he moves to his own flat. Deirdre is wary of Ken buying into Fiona's big ideas.

Jack hides from Vera after gambling away her housekeeping money. Phyllis sets out to find Percy's new address. Curly's curiosity is piqued when his father makes contact.

Don aims to reconcile Ivy and Vera. Curly accuses Shirley of making no effort with his parents. Alf plans to surprise Audrey with an impromptu holiday.

Malcolm Reid's arrival from Canada puts Alf's nose out of joint. Alec shows sudden support for Jack's singing ambitions. Jenny has a disconcerting encounter with Percy.

Bet feels sorry for Jack and is suspicious of Alec's motive for sending him to sing at a sophisticated club. Ivy is determined to find out the truth about Malcolm's identity. Emily realises how lonely Percy is and calls to see him.

Ivy is hurt that her entire family conspired to keep Audrey's secret from her. Don offers to arrange a coach trip to Blackpool. Percy settles back into Number 3.

Alf forbids Audrey from accompanying Malcolm to Blackpool. Percy seeks out an old friend to act as a decoy. Gloria feels glum about her empty life.

The residents board a coach for their day trip to Blackpool. Malcolm implores Audrey to leave Alf for a new life in Canada. Sandra and Gloria plan a night out.

Alf refuses to believe Audrey's protestations of innocence. Sandra and Gloria bump into a familiar face during their night on the town. Bet has a surprise in store for Alec.

Alec makes clear his dislike of Bet's new dog, Rover. Audrey tires of Alf giving her the silent treatment. Brian fears that Don is taking advantage of him.

Mavis decides that she has been taken for granted for the last time. Bet ensures that Alec shares responsibility for Rover. Curly finds himself babysitting Shirley's sister.

Bet is upset when a young boy comes looking for his missing dog. Mavis celebrates news of a job interview. Shirley disapproves of Curly indulging Lucy's whims.

Rita is taken aback to learn of Mavis's plans to find another job. Terry makes an unexpected return to the Street. Lucy wraps Curly around her little finger.

Mavis gets a shock when she turns up for her job interview. Terry despairs of his old mates settling down. Curly gets led astray from his responsibilities.

As she awaits written confirmation, Mavis worries that people will think her job offer is due solely to Derek's influence. Don is dissatisfied with the repairs to his taxi and rows with Brian. Terry is short of cash.

Mavis deliberates over Derek's proposal of marriage. Terry insists on dragging Kevin and Curly for a lads' night out. Don and Brian fail to resolve their differences.

Kevin tries to convince Sally that he has remained faithful. Mavis and Derek share the news of their engagement. Shirley asks Mike a favour on Curly's behalf.

Terry's antics threaten to destroy the Websters' marriage. Curly carries out his study on Baldwin's Casuals. Mavis relies on Derek to book their wedding.

Curly's findings on the factory's working conditions cause a stir. Rita learns of a hitch in Derek's divorce. Gina returns to Number 13 with a tale of woe.

Ken smells scandal when Mike tears up Curly's report. Kevin tells Sally to turf out Gina. Derek admits to Mavis that their wedding may be postponed.

Alec's misfortune meets with more suspicion than sympathy. Mike reacts furiously to Ken's damning article in the Recorder. Gina frets over her imminent court date.

Ken discovers that Mike has a strong case against him. Alec is hurt that Bet believes he is fiddling an insurance claim. Sally takes a nervous Gina to court.

Mike is unimpressed with Ken's printed apology. Alec seethes when Cecil Newton pays a visit to cast doubt on his innocence. Gina avoids attending the Job Centre.

Deirdre pleads with Mike to drop his legal action against Ken. Alec receives a summons from the police. Sally forces Gina to go job-hunting.

Jack hopes to keep his insurance payout a secret from Vera. Phyllis disapproves of Gail's plans for the cafe. Ken is furious that Deirdre went crawling to Mike.

Vera demands half of Jack's insurance payout. Phyllis fears for her job when Gail employs Gina at the cafe. Ken makes a pleasing discovery about Mike.

Rita determines to get to the bottom of Jenny and Alan's row. Phyllis makes clear her resentment of new girl Gina. Mavis and Derek plan their wedding.

Rita forces Jenny to admit that Alan has been seeing another woman. Jack waits impatiently for Vera to obtain the insurance cash. Phyllis pushes Gina to the edge.

Jenny accuses Rita of driving Alan out of the house. Mavis and Derek settle on a honeymoon destination. Percy tackles Don about his inconsiderate car-parking.

Rita confides in Mavis about her break-up with Alan. A mystery vandal gives Percy a taste of his own medicine. Derek seeks an understudy for his wedding.

Bet gives Rita food for thought regarding her finances. An embittered Jack makes mischief for Phyllis. Mavis encourages Derek to speak to Alan about the wedding.

Alan plays the victim, accusing Rita of trying to ruin him. Emily regrets volunteering to help Mavis purchase a wedding dress. Phyllis makes up with Arnold.

Derek is puzzled when Percy follows him about all day. Alma Sedgewick visits the cafe to find that Gail has made changes. Mavis hosts a hen party at her flat.

Percy ensures that Derek arrives to marry Mavis. Rita hopes that Alan will turn up for the reception. Alma gives Gail her verdict on the sandwich round.

Gail responds to Alma's ultimatum. Bet encourages Sandra to introduce her new boyfriend. Jack is forced to eat at the Rovers when Vera stops cooking for him.

Brian voices disapproval of Gail starting her own business. Jack uses underhand tactics to retrieve Vera's microwave. Mike's imminent trip provides Terry with an opportunity.

Terry ignores Mike's orders and takes a girl out in the Jaguar. Sandra has high hopes for her relationship with Pete. The Wiltons return from their honeymoon.

Terry allows Mike to believe the graffiti on the Jaguar was aimed at him. Sandra fears that Pete has gone off her. Mavis and Derek suffer a rude awakening.

Rita makes a last-ditch attempt to win back Alan. Mike rumbles Terry's deception about the car vandalism. Betty confronts Gloria with her suspicions.

Alan seeks a new strategy when the bank refuses him a loan. Gloria admits to Sandra that she loves Pete. Mike brings Terry back down to earth with a bump.

Vera vows to get to the bottom of why Mike sacked Terry. Alec asks Sandra to return to the Rovers. An oblivious Rita enjoys having Alan back in the fold.

Terry decides to leave Weatherfield behind and start afresh. Betty urges Alec to inform Bet of Gloria's departure. Rita wonders about Alan's business plans.

Alec decides to turn Bet's deception to his advantage upon her return. Deirdre misses Tracy's school pantomime to listen to a constituent's angry demands. A visit from Carole spurs Alan into action.

Alan makes an appointment at the building society to arrange a mortgage for Number 7. Alec delights in making Bet feel guilty about the health farm. Ivy corners Alf to ask him about arrangements for Christmas.

Ken goes ballistic when Brian Roscoe visits Number 1 to see Deirdre. Derek primes Mavis to entertain his boss. Audrey finally gives Ivy an answer regarding Christmas Day.

Deirdre decides to deliver Christmas presents to Brian Roscoe's children. Bet fights back against Alec's festive greed. The Wiltons host a drinks party for Derek's boss.

Deirdre tries to reason with Brian but he refuses to allow her to leave. Ken reports his wife missing but the police do not take him seriously. Percy enjoys taking charge of Christmas Day at Number 3.

The Brennans and the Duckworths have a Boxing Day outing to the races. Alf and Audrey return from their hotel early. Deirdre puts on a brave face for Tracy's sake.

Mike seeks to restore his reputation following Don's gambling win. Alf fears the rumour mill could ruin him. Deirdre receives a rebuke from a social worker.