Coronation Street - Season 36 (1994)

Willmore forces Liz to choose between her job and her marriage. Alma agrees to rent the cafe flat to Tanya. Reg vows to save Maureen from redundancy.

Audrey hatches a plan to convince Alf to become Weatherfield's mayor. Reg faces up to his imminent unemployment. Liz and Jim announce their decision to reunite.

Alma takes action to prove a point to Mike. Bet frets that Charlie will not arrive in time for a fancy function. Liz leaves The Queens for the final time.

Alma is forced to admit her part in the repayment of Kevin's fine. Bet's night with Charlie becomes a hot topic at the Rovers. Reg and Maureen inform Maud of their plans.

Sally tries to persuade Kevin to apologise to Joe. Mike informs Alma of their financial situation. Maureen learns that Curly has not received a wedding invitation.

Sally despairs when Kevin refuses to talk to her. Reg waves farewell to Bettabuy after 22 years' service. Mark decides to sacrifice his holiday for Mike.

Reg's stag party is a more subdued affair than he intended. Mike and Monty join forces to lay a trap for Steve. Kevin donates to Emily's charity without consulting Sally.

Maud makes a special effort as Maureen walks down the aisle with Reg. Steve puts a proposition to Mike. Bet and Raquel enjoy having escorts for the wedding.

Alma loses patience with Mike's obsessing over Mark. The Holdsworths seek a carer for Maud to facilitate a honeymoon. Percy discovers the Websters' snub.

Denise receives good news about the Websters' painting. Reg and Maureen leave Maud in Martin's care and depart for their honeymoon. Ken offers Liz some advice.

Raquel asks Des to accompany her to her photo shoot. Liz and Jim row about claiming unfair dismissal against the brewery. Maud dreads Reg taking over her home.

Jack desperately searches for cash to place a bet. Alma makes a worrying discovery in Tanya's flat. Audrey refuses to indulge Alf's nostalgia on his last day in the shop.

Mike employs Vera to print an urgent order of T-shirts. Reg and Maureen find their first day at the Corner Shop taxing. Tanya orders Alma to stay out of her flat.

Mike struggles to adjust to the downturn in his fortunes. Derek responds to Mavis' complaint that their lives lack surprises. Liz receives some unexpected good news.

Mike is anxious to get rid of the T-shirt business. Reg and Maureen announce the winner of the prize draw. Betty and Jack are intrigued by Tanya's secretiveness.

Charlie invites Bet to a country and western evening - but hides an ulterior motive. A mystery Valentine's card creates tension between the Wiltons. Bernard's announcement shocks Emily.

Derek irritates his fellow travellers during their excursion to London. Vicky invites a school friend to visit. Bet is reluctant to divulge the details of her disappointing evening.

Derek arrives home in the early hours, blaming Mavis for abandoning him. Raquel attends the calendar photo shoot. Bet snubs Charlie when he calls in to the Rovers.

Derek is summoned to a meeting with the headmistress. Des and Tanya pour scorn on Raquel's recent modelling assignment. Bernard tells Emily of his intention to resign.

Tanya is forced to reveal details of her private life to Bet. Mike asks Mark's headmaster about the scholarship scheme. Mavis despairs of Derek's hostility.

Reg and Maureen leave Maud in charge of showing round the buyers of the house. Des begs Raquel to cancel her date. Fiona's lack of discretion sends Denise apologising to Ken.

Maud has no qualms about ruining Reg and Maureen's plans for the future. Denise agrees to go on a date with Ken. Raquel has high hopes for a lasting relationship with Des.

Des surprises Raquel with a change of heart. Maureen feels guilty for abandoning Maud. Bernard asks Emily to accompany him on a holiday.

Des throws a party at Number 6 to celebrate Raquel moving in. Maureen panics when she is unable to locate Maud. Mike gives Steve a nasty surprise.

Sally dreads Kevin's reaction to her pregnancy. Curly meets Tricia Armstrong when her son Jamie is caught shoplifting. Ken entertains Denise at his flat.

Derek prepares to learn his fate at his meeting with the school board. Kevin's coldness leaves Sally devastated. Tricia seeks out Curly with an ulterior motive.

Derek receives a visit from Norris Cole, who rescued him on the motorway. Curly searches for a babysitter to help his love life. Tanya suffers a crushing disappointment.

The Websters entertain Rita for Sunday lunch. Reg encourages Maureen to make amends with Maud. Jack fails to convince Vera of the true story behind his black eye.

Sarah Louise is taken seriously ill while in Sally's care. Jack presses Curly to employ Vera. Derek and Norris attend a recruitment drive for pyramid-selling firm Envirosphere.

The Platts keep vigil by Sarah Louise's hospital bed. Percy offers to act as peacemaker for Maud and the Holdsworths. Derek chooses his moment to surprise Mavis.

Derek wins over Mavis with his enthusiasm for the new business venture. Reg contemplates selling the flat above the shop. Martin calls a truce with the ward sister.

Tanya takes advantage of Raquel's absence to flirt with Des. Maureen is horrified to hear that Maud's house has been burgled. Bernard stuns Emily with a declaration.

Des feels uneasy after spending the night with Tanya. Reg tires of Maureen putting Maud's needs first. Derek and Norris revise their strategy for targeting customers.

Emily and Bernard reach a turning point in their relationship. Reg and Maureen agonise over their separation. Tanya warns Des of the risks of Alex uncovering their fling.

Derek is frustrated by Mavis' refusal to spend their money on a car. Tricia's ex-husband comes looking for Curly. Percy learns of Emily's engagement.

Percy is startled to learn that he and Maud are engaged. Gail consoles Mrs. Baker over the death of her daughter. Mavis instructs Norris to move out of her house.

Mavis is touched by Derek's insistence on throwing her a birthday party. Percy frets over his accidental engagement. Vicky's boyfriend Leo comes to stay at the Rovers.

Ken and Denise grow closer during a day of walking in the country. The Holdsworths make plans around Maud's upcoming marriage. Derek eyes a new recruit for the Envirosphere organisation.

Mavis feels humiliated by Derek in front of her friends and neighbours. Ken is on cloud nine after his night with Denise. Reg accuses Percy of being after Maud's house.

Alma urges Mike to ask Maggie to pay part of Mark's school fees. Percy joins Maud on a day trip to Morecambe. Sally unwittingly reveals her pregnancy.

Mike reluctantly explains his financial difficulties to Maggie. Audrey hunts for gossip about Ken and Denise. Sally feels guilty for spending Rita's money.

Audrey hosts a dinner party for Ken and Denise. Sally feels awkward around Rita following her night out with Kevin. Bernard seeks further information on Emily's breakdown.

Bernard confronts Emily with his knowledge of her illness. Audrey refuses to take Alf's mayoral inauguration seriously. Don ruins Denise's night out with Ken.

Denise accuses Don of harassing her again. Emily upsets Percy by revealing the truth about his budgie. Alf invites Rita to take Audrey's place as his mayoress.

Des feels guilty when Raquel fusses over him on his birthday. Denise tries to make amends to Ken. Audrey insists that Alf withdraws his offer to Rita.

Alma questions Mike's motives for lending Jim his car. Mrs. Baker seeks Gail's opinion on her late daughter's hospital care. Raquel plans the guest list for Des's party.

The Wiltons find Emily out of sorts over dinner. Tanya puts in an appearance at Raquel's party for Des. Elaine challenges Curly's decision to re-employ Vera.

Des asks Alma to keep quiet about his affair with Tanya. Derek takes Emily on a day out to lift her spirits. Martin accuses Gail of being disloyal to him.

Audrey delights in the luxury treatment afforded by Alf's mayoral title. Bet receives a few unwelcome surprises on her birthday. Rita takes Kevin's place at Sally's scan.

Des takes a risk by skipping work to spend time with Tanya. Mavis feels like a social outcast. The Platts try to dissuade Mrs. Baker from pursuing her complaint.

Des and Tanya plan a secret liaison away from Weatherfield. Curly refuses to be swayed by Elaine's criticism. Reg ignores the risk of selling Charlie's imported lager.

Tanya cancels her tryst with Des when Alex makes a better offer. Derek resolves to quit Envirosphere. Maud decides to accompany Percy to France.

Des springs a surprise trip on Raquel as Tanya jets off with Alex. Bet hears about Charlie's dodgy dealings. Reg vetoes Maureen's plan to join Maud in Normandy.

Des and Tanya return from their respective trips. Jim carries out his first chauffeuring job in Mike's Jaguar. A phone call arouses Mavis' suspicions of Derek.

Mavis follows Derek to his appointment with the mystery woman caller. One of Jack's pigeons causes chaos for Andy and Curly. Des expects Tanya to dump Alex.

Mavis forbids Derek from striking a deal with Angela. Jack receives little sympathy as he pines for his missing pigeon. Raquel prepares a special meal for Des.

Jack spends the night stranded on Curly's roof. Mavis recoils at the prospect of Derek accepting Angela's job offer. Nicky sulks at not being able to afford designer trainers.

Denise is philosophical about Deirdre's imminent return. Nick targets Audrey in his quest for new trainers. Mavis becomes paranoid as Derek starts work for Angela.

Ken avoids the opportunity to tell Deirdre of his relationship with Denise. Nick asks Rita for a paperboy's job. Mavis employs a covert operation to test Derek's honesty.

Ken tries to get Denise to talk to him about her pregnancy. Nick resents having to babysit David and Sarah. Jim's ex-major makes an impression on Steve.

The police visit Bet with worrying news of Charlie. Ron gives Steve some tips on betting at the races. Derek is impressed by Nick's enterprising attitude.

Des struggles to contain his jealousy of Alex seeing Tanya. Charlie is questioned about the lorry hijack. Nick demonstrates his determination to be a paperboy.

Ken steels himself to tell Deirdre of his relationship with Denise. Mavis is mortified upon seeing Derek's new company car. Ron invites Steve to the races again.

Maud shocks Maureen with a revelation concerning her past. Jim learns that Steve borrowed money from Liz. Deirdre remains furious about Denise's pregnancy.

Charlie sulks at Bet for not believing his account of the robbery. Deirdre fails to control her fury regarding Ken and Denise. Des and Tanya cannot bear to remain apart.

Ken attempts to make peace with Deirdre. Maud tells Maureen about her real father. Jack enjoys his newfound fame, courtesy of the national press.

Raquel seeks a solution to Des' bad mood. Steve returns seeking a favour from Andy. Jack is alarmed by a visit from a journalist.

Jack spends the day preventing Vera from reading about him in the newspaper. Percy finally learns Maud's wartime secret. Deirdre prepares for her holiday in Morocco.

Jack tries to keep on Vera's good side by cooking her a meal. Sally suggests a family holiday to Kevin. Nicky brings Ken's personal life into the classroom.

Steve attempts to make amends with Liz. Rita agrees to go on holiday with the Websters. Vera makes Jack's life a misery for publicly humiliating her.

Ken declares his commitment to Denise. Maureen accuses Maud of hypocrisy for controlling her. The Websters avoid Rita due to embarrassment over their holiday.

Jim and Steve each refuse to end their feud without an apology. Bet pines for Charlie but he avoids her. Tanya finishes with Alex for failing to leave his wife.

Tanya dares to look to a future having Alex all to herself. Jim feels humiliated by Steve. Charlie continues to avoid calling on Bet at the Rovers.

Raquel is devastated by Des' betrayal and runs to Bet for comfort. Tanya finds her life crumbling all around her. Curly calls time on the poker game at Number 7.

Tanya refuses to forgive Des for wrecking her life. Jim attempts to call a truce with Steve. Rita and the Websters begin their holiday in Blackpool.

Des defends himself against Tanya's false accusations of abuse. Kevin is frustrated by the poor service at the guest house. Raquel is touched by the support of her friends.

Tanya begs Alma to reconsider evicting her from the café flat. Steve spots a potential new place to live. Sally worries that Rita feels obliged to pay for everything.

Deirdre's return from holiday puts Denise in a bad mood. Vera encounters a blast from her past in Blackpool. Steve enjoys showing off his newfound wealth.

Reg offers to sell Number 12 to Ken at a reduced price. Steve buys a second-hand car and invites Fiona to go for a ride. Vera enjoys spending time with Lester.

Lester encourages Vera to extend her holiday. Reg badgers Ken for a decision about the flat. Denise experiences the ill effects of pregnancy.

Moving day for Ken sparks a heated row with Denise. Vera feigns illness in order to remain in Blackpool with Lester. Maureen suspects Reg of having an affair.

Ken rushes to Denise's hospital bedside. Curly interviews Deirdre for a job at Bettabuy. Des returns to find that Steve has made himself at home at Number 6.

Ken and Denise are united in grief for the loss of their baby. Maureen confines Reg to the shop until he reveals what he is plotting. Lester begs Vera to run away with him.

Ken spreads the word that Denise is expecting a second baby. Maureen objects to Reg's plan to sell the shop. Raquel's departure upsets Curly and Des.

Maureen runs the shop alone as Reg starts his new job. Audrey fails to impress Fiona at the salon. Vera asks Sally and Rita to keep quiet about Lester.

Jack finds an incriminating photograph of Vera with Lester. Ken brings Denise home from hospital. Maureen feels embarrassed as the Corner Shop goes up for sale.

Alma is shocked by the extent of Mike's financial difficulties. Denise and Fiona welcome new stylist Jon to the salon. Des decides to sue Alex for unfair dismissal.

Derek cancels a day out with Mavis when Angela summons him. Liz warns Deirdre against prolonging her holiday romance. A stranger calls at Number 6 in search of Des.

Vicky confesses to Charlie that she lied about her destination. Des fears the worst when Steve's car radio is stolen. Deirdre seeks the money for Samir's air fare.

Mavis makes a new friend during the art group's trip. Vicky and Charlie agree to keep their respective secrets from Bet. Deirdre asks Emily for a loan.

Vicky disapproves of Charlie deceiving Bet. Andy bumps into an ex-girlfriend at Bettabuy. Alf suffers humiliation while carrying out his mayoral duties.

Bet waits for Charlie to confess about his court appearance. Mavis plans a peaceful afternoon in her garden. Gail brings news from Ivy at the retreat.

Charlie tells Bet that it's crunch time for their relationship. Reg resorts to devious tactics on a visit to Bettabuy. Mavis is delighted by a visit from Roger.

Mavis looks forward to her next art class. Vera is instructed to supervise Paula as she begins work at Bettabuy. Deirdre receives bad news concerning Samir.

Betty catches Nicky smoking in the ginnel. Deirdre approaches Emily about borrowing more money. Paula appreciates Andy's newfound maturity.

Gary's influence upon Nick leads to upset for Martin. Paula offers to help Andy to prepare for his driving test. Audrey asks Ken to translate her French itinerary.

Gail speaks to Nick about his attitude towards Martin. Des relishes the prospect of Tanya being a witness at his tribunal. Deirdre gets news of Samir's imminent arrival.

Deirdre excitedly makes final preparations for Samir's visit. Tanya's fear of public scandal prompt her to ask Alex for help. Nick refuses to make amends to Martin.

Nick challenges Martin's authority as their feuding escalates. Curly's interest in Paula gains criticism from Vera. Deirdre is thrilled to have Samir in Weatherfield.

Alf and Audrey set off for France with butcher Fred Elliott in tow. Sarah Louise is distressed by Nick and Martin's rowing. Mike hears startling news from Maggie.

Fred throws a spanner in the works during the French trip. Mike invites Mark to come and live with him. Gail upsets Martin by suggesting they give Nicky money.

Martin feels undermined by Gail as he struggles to assert his authority over Nick. Charlie sympathises with Tanya when Bet acts coldly towards her. The McDonalds entertain Deirdre and Samir. Mark promises to stay in touch with Mike.

Nicky's behaviour drives a wedge between Martin and Gail. Jack visits the new betting shop on Rosamund Street. Andy envies Paula's plans to go travelling.

Curly is delighted when Paula accepts his dinner invitation. Alf faces the council to defend his actions in France. Bet enjoys mixed success in her quest to locate Raquel.

Deirdre and Samir prepare to bid farewell. Curly seethes over Andy spending the night with Paula. Alf takes steps to rectify his rash conduct towards the French.

Bet travels to Croydon in search of Raquel. Don tries to act as peace-maker between Nicky and Gail. Charlie and Tanya run the Rovers for the day.

Raquel turns up in Weatherfield and asks Bet if she can stay. Andy is infuriated by Curly's attitude towards him. Samir tells Deirdre that he intends to look for work.

Tanya badgers Charlie for the reason for Raquel's re-appearance. Steve goes flat-hunting at Weatherfield Quays. Andy is hurt by Curly's indifference to his resignation.

Charlie tries to plead Tanya's case to an unforgiving Bet. Curly cooks Raquel a meal and attempts to cheer her up. Deirdre is dismayed by Samir's long working hours.

Charlie regrets sleeping with Tanya when Bet apologises. Emily and Tracy meet Deirdre's toyboy. Derek learns the truth about Mavis' painting.

Charlie reaches a decision about his future with Bet. Tracy voices her disgust over Deirdre and Samir to Ken. Gail and Don team up to persuade Nicky to return home.

Raquel comforts Bet following Charlie's departure. Mavis and Derek entertain Roger at home. Steve secures a lucrative T-shirt order without sufficient funding.

Alma learns that Tanya has scarpered. Steve suffers a setback when the bank rejects his loan request. Ken fails to win round a hostile Tracy.

Steve confides to Fiona his motive for hosting a flat-warming party. Vicky arrives to lift Bet's spirits. Martin persuades Gail to adopt a new approach to Nicky.

Mavis spends the evening with Roger while Derek attends a function with Angela. Denise feels responsible for Tracy and Ken's rift. Jim and Liz catch up with their offspring's antics.

Tracy informs Ken that she is moving to London to escape him. Steve learns that Mike is still considering his offer. Raquel helps Curly to re-decorate Number 7.

Steve and Mike clash over their T-shirt partnership. Mavis and Roger display their entries in the art class exhibition. Andy fears that his university hopes are doomed.

Mavis objects when Derek decides to sell their old car. Curly receives a visit from Mrs. Rogers of Bettabuy's Head Office. Alf looks after the shop for Maureen.

Charlie returns and asks Raquel to approach Bet on his behalf. Curly feels despondent about his sudden unemployment. Mike searches for a driver.

Derek makes his contempt for Roger clear when he visits Mavis at home. Bet gives Charlie her reply to his apology. Fiona refuses to forgive Steve for his behaviour.

Mavis refuses to believe that Derek did not commit adultery. Maureen offers Nick some paid work at the shop. Raquel persists in trying to cheer up Curly and Bet.

Derek visits Angela to confront her about being cited in her divorce. Fiona refuses to change her plans for Steve. Raquel fears that Curly has become too dependent on her.

Rita advises Mavis to return to the marital home. Don tells Gail that she must trust him to look after Nick. Reg learns the truth behind Curly's unemployment.

The Wiltons attempt to end their separation. Fiona refuses to change her plans and go on holiday with Steve. Deirdre visits Samir at work to spend time with him.

Derek becomes convinced that Mavis is carrying on an affair with Roger. Don accuses Gail of failing to support him. Mike urges Steve to join Fiona on holiday.

Mavis is horrified to receive a visit from Angela. Maureen asks Reg to consider employing Curly. Steve reveals to Fiona that he has booked to join her holiday.

Mike takes advantage of Steve's absence to close the T-shirt deal. Sarah Louise misses having Nick around. Maureen is shocked by how low Curly has sunk.

Steve is puzzled by the figures in Mike's accounts for their business. Sally offers to look after David to alleviate her boredom. Deirdre takes the day off to be with Samir.

Sally and Kevin celebrate the birth of their second daughter. A tragic event brings the Wiltons together. Disgruntled Steve mouths off about being conned by Mike.

Deirdre sulks when Samir turns down her proposal. Rita feels snubbed by the Websters. Bet offers Andy a job behind the bar at the Rovers.

Rita is delighted when Kevin asks her to visit Sally and the baby. Mavis and Derek celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. Raquel makes it her mission to get Curly a job.

The Wiltons host an anniversary dinner party for Rita, Norris, Roger and Angela. Raquel badgers Des to help Curly out. Samir receives good news at the restaurant.

Samir introduces Deirdre to a friend at work. Audrey attracts criticism for her use of the mayoral limousine. Jack takes advantage of Curly's first day at Skinner's.

Deirdre invites Tracy over to inform her of her engagement. Sean is unimpressed by Curly's work at the bookie's. The McDonalds learn that Steve is in big trouble.

Ken expresses doubts about Deirdre's engagement. Rita and Roger accompany Alf and Audrey to the art exhibition. Curly resolves to sort out his life.

Ken questions Samir's motive for marrying Deirdre. Steve returns home to face his parents' disapproval. Alf takes Audrey to task for her unseemly behaviour.

Deirdre's hen party takes place in the Rovers. Alf impresses council officials with a suggested cutback. Gail is delighted when Nick spends the evening with her.

Deirdre ignores Samir's detractors on her wedding day. Curly celebrates securing a new job at Soopascoopa. Steve fails to garner any sympathy from Fiona.

Deirdre's marriage leaves Ken questioning his life's direction. Steve reluctantly asks Mike for help. Bet delights in winding up Curly about posing as his fiancée.

Maureen and Maud mark six months of running the Corner Shop together. Steve is pleased when his accounts are approved. Mavis criticises Rita to Roger out of jealousy.

Ken tells Denise that he wants to be part of their baby's birth. Raquel reaches a decision about how to approach the future. A harassed Maureen snaps at the customers.

Brian complains to Audrey about losing his job as the mayor's chauffeur. Deirdre resolves to get Samir officially registered to work. Steve invites Fiona to move in with him.

Alf goes in search of a new mayoress to replace Audrey. Fiona worries about Denise's threat to sell the salon. Samir vows to repay Emily and mend her rift with Deirdre.

Betty attends her first function as Alf's mayoress. Raquel prepares to impersonate Curly's fiancée at the Christmas party. Denise approaches Jon about him buying the salon.

Curly starts work at Soopascoopa, while Raquel ponders his proposal. Maureen has enough of running the shop. Deirdre and Samir receive an unwelcome knock at the door.

Jack is put out by his brother Clifford's unexpected visit. Samir frets about the possibility of his being deported. Reg whisks Maureen away for a passionate interlude.

The Rachids face interrogation from the immigration officials. Curly awaits Raquel's answer to his proposal. Ken feels bitter about the collapse of his relationship with Denise.

Deirdre turns to her friends in her hour of need. Maureen feels guilty about Reg's treatment of Maud. Jack disbelieves Cliff's claims of a secret fortune.

Samir's ordeal at the airport changes his perspective. Maud feels guilty about leaving Maureen to run the shop alone. Raquel excitedly makes plans for the wedding.

Samir refuses to believe that anything will stop his deportation. Jack insists on Clifford paying his way at Number 9. Steve announces that he will be spending Christmas with Fiona.

Gail gives Martin a hard time as he sets off for work. Samir tells Deirdre that she must move to Morocco with him. Curly springs a romantic surprise on Raquel.

Deirdre is taken aback by how quickly Samir plans their Morocco move. Martin feels guilty about his fling with Cathy. Jack bites his tongue as Cliff spoils Vera.

Ken is shocked to learn of Deirdre and Samir's emigration plans. Curly and Raquel go in search of an engagement ring. A guilt-ridden Martin takes Gail out to dinner.

Deirdre prepares to leave Weatherfield for a new life in Morocco. Jack allows Cliff to take charge of the house repairs. Gail persuades Nick to return home.