Coronation Street - Season 41 (1999)

Audrey lays Alf to rest amid learning of his expired life insurance policy. Les's accusations against Martin prey on Janice's mind. Blanche outstays her welcome with Deirdre.

Les crawls to Janice to convince her to back up his story to the authorities. Kevin is pleased when Alison agrees to a date. Jackie gives Alma bad news about Number 7.

Les decides that his compensation payout will fund a trip to Las Vegas. Fred and Ashley make a splash as they open a meat counter at Freshco. Kevin takes Alison out to dinner.

The stakes are high for Martin and Les at the hospital inquiry. Nita's inquisitive nature irritates Maud. Kevin tries to explain himself to Alison.

Janice, Martin and Jackie are on the warpath as Les's lies catch up with him. Emily offers to babysit to give the Malletts a night out. Audrey attends the reading of Alf's will.

Natalie tires of the Duckworths undermining her running of the Rovers. Roy puzzles over Steve's quote for the cafe refit. Rita receives a visit from a face from her past.

Vera refuses to roll over and accept Natalie demoting her. Nick and Martin overlook their wives' perspectives on their dilemmas. Rita and Sharon catch up on each other's lives.

Sally is outraged by Kevin's divorce petition. Martin goes to the hospital about his reinstatement. Jack insists to Vera that one of them must accept Natalie's offer.

Kevin worries about informing Sally of his holiday plans with Alison and the girls. Vera searches high and low for a new job. Lorraine tries to make amends to Spider.

Jack goes in search of a new home after Vera insists on leaving the Rovers. Sally voices disapproval of Alison going on holiday with her daughters. Spider and Lorraine have wildly different ideas of their future.

Sally's house-hunting leads her to Natalie. Lorraine is confused when Spider ends their relationship. The Duckworths settle in at Eunice's B&B.

Sally's plans to move into Number 6 upset Kevin. Vera learns that Eunice intends to sell the B&B. Blanche decides to match-make between Ken and Deirdre.

Martin attends an interview at a private residential care home. Vera swallows her pride to accept Natalie's job offer. Deirdre is wary of Ken when he invites her for a drink.

Nita hides her prior acquaintance with Fred's prospective buyer for the shop. Deirdre is furious to learn of Blanche's meddling. Rita prepares to meet Sharon's fiance, Ian.

Fred learns that Nita has been spying for her father. Martin grows concerned for a resident at the care home. Rita has a proposition for Sally that will help out Sharon.

Fred successfully manipulates Ravi into increasing his offer for the shop. The factory girls plan a Valentine's disco. The Duckworths scope out the golf club as a potential workplace.

Natalie and Colin gain insight into each other's grief for Des. Audrey receives news of another financial setback. Roy makes a secret appointment behind Hayley's back.

Natalie quickly regrets spending the night with Colin. Kevin and Sally attend a custody hearing at court. The Duckworths hope that Mike's influence will secure the golf club jobs.

Martin despairs of the poor standards at Weatherfield Vale. Nita introduces Fred to her younger brother, Vikram. Hayley suspects Roy of hiding something from her.

Hayley's workmates encourage her to follow Roy to uncover his secret. Fred hands over the reigns of the shop to Nita. Sharon moots the idea of a church wedding to Ian.

Hayley demands an explanation for Roy's secret house call. Nita resolves to make her mark as the Desais take over the corner shop. Ken and Deirdre skulk around to avoid Blanche.

Sally and Kevin are visited by the court welfare officer. Hayley allows her jealousy to get the better of her. Ian takes advantage of Sharon's illness to take out Natalie.

Jackie makes a play for Les at the Valentine's disco. Hayley fears that Roy will never forgive her lack of trust. Lorraine drags an indifferent Steve out for the night.

Lorraine feels humiliated by Steve ditching her for Linda. Roy and Hayley's engagement is greeted with a mixed response. Nita refuses to stop selling newspapers to suit Rita.

The cash-strapped Battersbys find themselves without electricity. Roy and Hayley visit a vicar to enquire about a church blessing. Nick and Leanne return from Canada with surprising news.

Ian invites an oblivious Natalie out to dinner. Living without heat and light pushes Janice and Toyah to their limits. Gail and Audrey make last-minute arrangements for their Canada trip.

A spot inspection at Weatherfield Vale places Martin in the firing line. Janice berates Les for squandering money they need for electricity. Roy and Hayley put the finishing touches to the new cafe.

A burst pipe derails the grand opening of the new Roy's Rolls. Sally and Kevin cannot be contacted when Rosie suffers an injury at school. Nita vows to undercut The Kabin's prices.

Kevin and Sally square up at the hearing to award custody of their children. Hayley surprises Roy with a temporary solution to the cafe closure. Les uncovers Janice's lie about her loan.

Kevin is broken by losing the girls to Sally. Sharon spreads defamatory rumours about Nita's shop stock. Maxine gives Vik the brush-off for lying to her.

Ian lies to Natalie that he has broken his engagement. Gary surprises Judy by booking a last-minute christening for the twins. Sally grows concerned for Kevin's state of mind.

Jack finds a new owner for his pigeons in Tyrone. Maxine struggles single-handed at the salon. Natalie is surprised by the strength of her feelings for Ian.

Ian narrowly avoids being caught out by Sharon and Natalie. Maxine finds the answer to her prayers in the shape of Tom. Ravi and Rita reach an agreement regarding their shops.

Betty discovers that Ian is Sharon's fiance as well as Natalie's boyfriend. Les helps Jack to find a new home for his pigeons. Janice angers Leanne by not repaying her loan.

Rita accuses Natalie of enjoying ruining people's lives. Natalie is baffled until Rita tells her Ian is Sharon's fiancé. Rita and Betty are certain she's lying when she swears she didn't know. Vik tells Steve his accounts are in a terrible state. Gary's father, Peter Mallett, and brother, Shane arrive for the christening. Shane feels Gary should be relieved the twins look like him after Judy's affair. Ian is stunned when Natalie confronts him over his lies. He tells her he's confused by his feelings and never planned to hurt either Sharon or her. She tells him he's ...

Ian attempts to explain himself to a desolate Sharon. Curly discovers that his squatters have rights to his house. Steve makes sacrifices to keep his business afloat.

Leanne admits her fear that she is pregnant. Rita and Sally urge Sharon not to run away from her friends. Curly ponders how to get his job and his house back.

Nick orders Leanne to get a doctor to confirm her pregnancy. Curly resolves to start sorting out his life by getting his job back. Lorraine pushes her luck too far with Natalie.

Judy is nervous of leaving Gary with the twins as she returns to work. Nick shocks Leanne by suggesting abortion as an option. Tracy turns up unannounced, declaring her marriage over.

Tracy's husband Robert turns up at Number 1 in search of her. Toyah's obsession with Tom irritates Maxine. Rita comes up with a way to keep Sharon nearby.

Nick and Leanne share their baby news with Janice, Les and Martin. Jackie orders Tyrone to find her a replacement TV. Vera spots an opportunity to earn extra cash.

Mike is shocked to realise that Julia wants more than business from him. Emily agrees to babysit so that Gary can take Judy out to dinner. Jackie persuades Les to change Number 7's locks.

Jackie promises Les a passionate encounter as thanks for his help. Gail returns from Canada to two huge bombshells. Rita worries about Sharon's depressed state.

Curly, Spider and Toyah join forces to gain entry to Number 7. Rita springs a surprise on Sharon for her birthday. Ken and Deirdre hold peace talks for Tracy and Robert.

Sharon questions Rita's motives for giving her The Kabin. Ashley plucks up the courage to ask the Tilsleys to move out. Curly and Spider refuse to be intimidated by Tyrone and Jackie.

Tyrone summons his father to resolve the stand-off between Jackie and Curly. Miranda gives Nick a reality check. Maxine presses Audrey for a decision on Tom's job.

Tom takes exception to Audrey sacking Maxine. Tracy banishes Deirdre from her flat to hold peace talks with Robert. Nick gets excited by the prospect of moving to Canada.

Leanne is upset to hear of Nick's Canada plans second-hand. Tom and Maxine plot their revenge on Audrey. Roy reconnoitres an alternative church as a potential wedding venue.

Ken invites Deirdre out for a meal, with reconciliation on his mind. Audrey catches Maxine and Tom stealing her customers. Rita begins having doubts about her decision over the shop.

Maud intervenes to restore peace between Audrey and her former employees. Nick turns on Leanne for lying to him. Rita realises that she has been unfair to Sharon.

Nick and Leanne seek advice on the baby independently of each other. Roy and Hayley are given good news by Jessica. Judy has doubts about Gary's suggested career change.

Nick and Leanne make enquiries about a termination. Roy and Hayley discuss who to invite to their wedding. Mike is intrigued when Julia Stone continues to pursue him.

Leanne faces reality on a preliminary visit to the abortion clinic. Curly takes pity on Tyrone upon hearing of his situation. Roy and Hayley issue wedding invitations.

Julia makes a play for Mike in Alma's absence at the rag trade ball. Nick accompanies Leanne to the abortion clinic. Roy surprises Hayley with a potential honeymoon destination.

Mike tries to get in touch with Julia to rearrange their tryst. Nick spreads the word of Leanne's miscarriage. Sally is caught unawares by Kevin's sudden reappearance.

Leanne hates lying about the abortion to please Nick. Kevin finds that not everybody is pleased to see him again. Mike lies to Alma about his plans for the weekend.

Leanne discovers that Nick confided in Miranda about her pregnancy. Alison becomes convinced that Kevin and Sally have reconciled. Hayley urges Roy to invite family to the wedding.

Mike buries his guilt over Alma as he fakes a business trip to visit Julia. Nick blames Miranda for his marriage troubles. Kevin makes an effort with his apology to Alison.

Mike is disappointed when Julia cuts short their weekend. Nick tries to convince Leanne that their future lies in Canada. Curly asks Tyrone to leave Number 7.

Hayley's friends band together to make her hen party special. Mike strives in vain to make contact with Julia. Leanne calls time on her marriage to Nick.

Les makes it his mission to derail the wedding. Nick decides to leave for Canada when Leanne refuses to reconcile. Hayley has an important conversation with her great-uncle.

A heartbroken Hayley despairs of ever finding acceptance while Roy attempts to salvage their wedding day. Mike's search for Julia proves fruitless. Leanne breaks the news of Nick's flit to Gail.

Mike plans to confess all to Alma until she discovers a lump in her breast. Nita accepts Spider's offer of help. Leanne refuses to dwell on her marriage's collapse.

Mike nervously waits to hear from Julia as Alma visits a doctor. Spider gets spruced up for his date with Nita at her flat. Ashley is pleased when Leanne agrees to remain at Number 4.

Tyrone pushes his trolleys, and Curly's patience, too far. Mike seeks ways to boost his income to meet Julia's demands. Sally makes a connection with fellow market trader Danny.

Mike awaits news from Alma as Julia arrives to collect her cash. Spider suggests a night out to celebrate Nita's birthday. Sally gets a nasty awakening late at night.

Kevin helps Sally with her insurance claim following the van fire. Spider and Ashley suffer from unrequited love. Mike puts his problems with Julia behind him.

Eunice ignores Jack's protestations and makes her move on him. Sally is pleased when Danny helps her to salvage her business. Mike learns that his torment is far from over.

Jack awaits a diagnosis after a night in hospital. Deirdre demands an explanation for Mike's attitude towards her. Leanne agrees to another night out with Vikram.

Greg and Julia push Mike for more cash to fund their business. Ravi despairs of Nita and Vikram's squabbling. Jack suggests to Vera that they move out of Eunice's B&B.

Greg forces Julia to scare Mike into coughing up more money. Sharon catches Leanne cavorting with Vik in The Kabin. Fred decides to pay court to Audrey.

Mike learns the identity of his true blackmailer. Leanne finds another job when Sharon displays a lack of trust. Vera worries about Jack's intention to return to work.

Mike determines to confront Greg about his blackmail plot. Spider cannot contain his feelings for Nita any longer. Fred confides a personal secret to Audrey over dinner.

Mike intends to lure Greg to the factory for a beating. Audrey probes Ashley for information on Fred's family secret. Vera helps Jack to conceal his struggles from Natalie.

Mike sweats when his plan to resolve the blackmail threat is thwarted. Sally, Rosie and Sophie are terrified as Greg holds them at Number 13. Kevin grows impatient as the police bide their time.

Alma hears the awful truth behind Greg's blackmail plot against Mike. Nita buys Curly lunch but with an ulterior motive. Maxine suggests going out for a drink to Ashley.

Mike tracks down Alma and tries to persuade her to return home. Tom encourages Maxine to inform Ashley of Fred's secret. Eunice informs the Duckworths of her plan to close the B&B.

Ashley gives Fred the cold shoulder for lying to him. Deirdre's attempts to pour oil on troubled waters with Alma fail miserably. The Duckworths have a proposition for Eunice.

Mike resolves to inform the police of Greg's blackmail plot. Ashley refuses to believe a word of Fred and Audrey's denials. Sally agrees to join the Platts' caravan holiday.

The Battersbys take inspiration from the Platts and Websters and set off on holiday. Mike asks Deirdre to help the police investigation. Fred reaches the end of his tether with belligerent Ashley.

Ashley feels betrayed by Fred upon learning the truth of his parentage. The Battersbys become stranded at the caravan site. Mike hires a private eye to track down Julia.

Beryl arrives to provide Ashley with an explanation for her deceit. Ravi blames Curly for Nita deserting the family business. Les complains about the caravan site's lack of entertainment.

Toyah fails to spot that Owen's interest lies with Janice. Jack can no longer hide his struggles at work from Natalie and Vera. Audrey advises Alma to seek a financial settlement.

Janice feels awkward around Owen, while Les' behaviour annoys Toyah and Martin. Natalie concocts a plan to cut down Jack's workload. Fred is keen to establish a new relationship with Ashley.

Les's brush with death propels Janice to a decision. Natalie prepares a surprise for Betty on a significant anniversary. Vik resents Nita for escaping the family business.

The Weatherfield holidaymakers bid farewell to Wales. Mike tires of being gossiped about and demands an answer from Alma. Nita completes her final shift at the shop.

Janice is unnerved to receive a love letter from Owen. Alma questions Mike's intention to divorce her. Vik takes Leanne for a night out at the casino.

Leanne and Vik make Ashley feel like an outsider in his own home. Curly helps Alma to complete a painful task. Sally fears giving the wrong impression by inviting Danny for a drink.

Gary's act of heroism lands him in trouble with the law. Linda finds out Mike's address and pays him a visit. Leanne gets an advance on her wages to join Vik at the casino.

Leanne feeds Ashley lies about her unpaid wages from the Rovers. Mike queries Linda's motives for calling at his flat. Judy receives a visit from an apologetic Mrs. Hardy.

Leanne moves out of No.4 to escape Ashley's nagging. Spider gives Steve a timely insight into tobacco smuggling. Gary's heroics attract some local press attention.

Gary enjoys being hailed a hero in the local press. Steve informs Jim of a risky plan, designed to clear his debts. Sally makes an upsetting discovery about Rosie.

Linda enjoys confusing Mike by claiming to have a boyfriend. Jim warns Steve to be careful as he departs for Belgium. Sally frets over how to curtail Rosie's bullying.

Ashley helps Maxine to decorate her flat. Linda confuses Mike by reverting to type at work, despite their night together. A violent altercation causes Judy to doubt Gary's fidelity.

Danny offers Sally respite from dealing with rebellious Rosie. Mike and Alma spend their anniversary in very different ways. Steve's late return gives Jim cause for concern.

Linda enjoys keeping her relationship with Mike a secret from her colleagues. Ravi rumbles Vik and Steve's tobacco racket. Maxine and Ashley go public with their reunion.

Hayley guesses Linda's secret and how it might impact Underworld. Steve struggles to offload his haul of illicit tobacco. Maxine sustains an injury in a fall at the salon.

Ashley recoils from the advances of Belinda Peach at the Freshco ball. Linda's spying leads to Mike sacking Jean. Alma feels threatened by how much Curly values Nita.

Maxine doubts Ashley's honour when Audrey reveals Fred's proposal. Sally informs Danny that she sees him only as a friend. Jim voices concern as Steve departs for another tobacco run.

Fred aims to prevent Maxine from getting her claws into Ashley. Sally despairs when Rosie gets suspended from school. Alma vows to fight Mike for a fair settlement.

Ashley assures Maxine that Fred cannot stop their marriage. Owen visits the street to whisk Janice away from Les. Deirdre complains to Mike when Linda takes liberties at work.

Les accuses Janice of betraying him with Owen. Maxine introduces Ashley to her parents. Linda's behaviour at work becomes increasingly brazen.

Linda asks Hayley to keep quiet about her and Mike. Kevin and Alison move into their new home. Fred sabotages Beryl's first meeting with Maxine.

Leanne hears that Nick has a decent job in Canada. Maxine assures Beryl and Fred of her devotion to Ashley. Linda urges Mike to go public with their relationship.

Leanne decides to play hardball with Nick over the divorce. Alma gets worked up ahead of her dinner date with Ravi. Alison takes charge when Rosie runs away from school.

Ashley and Maxine hope for the best as they introduce their parents. A gatecrasher curtails Kevin and Alison's flat-warming party. Linda feels insecure upon seeing Mike with Alma.

Martin rejects Gail's idea to pay off Leanne on Nick's behalf. Nita unwittingly provides Linda with useful ammunition. Jack takes pity on a homeless Tyrone.

Rosie stirs up trouble between Alison, Kevin and Sally. Deirdre is astonished when Linda gives her cheek at work. Tyrone moves into the Duckworths' B&B.

Linda is forced to accept Mike taking Alma to dinner. Gail gives Leanne a £2000 cheque for an uncontested divorce. Melanie tells Maxine of her desire to cancel her wedding.

Jack nervously attends his angiogram appointment. Sally plucks up the courage to ask Danny out. Maxine swoops in on Melanie's cancelled wedding booking.

Jack insists on returning to work against Vera and Natalie's wishes. Vik worries about being cited in Leanne's divorce. Linda lets herself into Mike's flat.

Jack conceals his ongoing symptoms from Vera. Leanne feels miserable about signing her divorce papers. Alma's meal for Ravi is gatecrashed by an uninvited guest.

Martin voices his disapproval as Gail signs the cheque giving Leanne £2000. Sharon is delighted when Danny asks her out. Jim berates Steve for continuing his smuggling racket.

Martin resents Leanne living the high life on Gail's money. Vera begs Jack to have his bypass at a private hospital. Mike insults Ravi and warns that Alma is merely using him.

Gail is furious to be humiliated by Martin in front of Leanne. Ravi struggles with his knowledge of Mike's new girlfriend. Vera begs Ken to talk some sense into Jack.

Alma resolves to uncover the identity of Mike's girlfriend. Leanne turns on Gail when her cheque bounces. Alison gets her hopes up when Kevin takes her for a posh meal.

Alma ensures that Mike and Linda's fling becomes public knowledge. Fred encourages Ashley to give up the search for his birth mother. Rita gets Sally to admit her regret over Danny.

Mike and Linda find themselves snubbed by the residents, while Deirdre comes to a decision. Leanne celebrates Gail's pay-off by taking Vikram to a casino. Jack gets to grips with his emergency mobile phone.

Leanne's decision to blow £2000 at the casino causes a stir. Curly invites Nita to Cornwall to watch the solar eclipse. Maxine vetoes Ashley's first choice of best man.

Maxine reacts rashly to Ashley choosing Gary for his best man. Spider feels jealous of Curly taking Nita away with him. Linda throws her weight around at the factory.

Fred voices misgivings about Maud's sudden engagement. Deirdre gets her hopes up when she lands a job interview. Nita learns of the gossip about her and Curly.

Fred and Audrey take Maud's fiancé Sidney for a drive to quiz him on his prospects. Ken seizes an unlikely employment opportunity. Alma finds herself in Linda's line of fire.

Natalie leads a party of Rovers staff and regulars on a trip to the races. Toyah attempts to reconcile Curly and Spider. Blanche's unannounced return takes Deirdre by surprise.

Jack fears for his life as he is admitted to hospital. Emily starts her new job at Underworld. Blanche labels Deirdre the author of Ken's humiliation.

Vera has an agonising wait as Jack undergoes bypass surgery. Toyah and Spider pitch a tent on the Red Rec to watch the eclipse. Blanche resolves to get Deirdre's job back.

Vera summons Terry to Jack's hospital bedside. Maxine goes behind Ashley's back to find him a best man. Leanne warns Spider not to mess Toyah around.

Toyah is hurt by Spider's efforts to avoid her. A scheming Terry reacquaints himself with Sharon. Linda uncovers Mike's abandoned plans for a trip to the Far East.

Spider remains in turmoil about his feelings for Toyah. Ashley musters the courage to confess his phobia to Maxine. Terry asks Sharon for her advice.

Jack returns from hospital but refuses to have Terry under his roof. Linda begs Deirdre to replace a struggling Emily. Kevin abandons Alison in a restaurant when Sally calls.

Alison accuses Kevin of always putting Sally and the girls before her. Deirdre agrees to return to work for Mike. Toyah persuades Roy to let her use the cafe for romance.

Terry takes a keen interest in Sharon's financial affairs. Ashley puts his foot down with Maxine. Spider dreads Les finding out about him seeing Toyah.

Vera finally realises that Terry's reputation is fully deserved. Alison's subdued response to their engagement puzzles Kevin. Linda's colleagues learn of her upcoming holiday with Mike.

Terry takes advantage of Vera's guilt to sell her his car. Alison is in turmoil following her confession to Kevin. Ashley announces his desire to trace his birth mother.

Alison's parents pay a visit to meet Kevin. Toyah celebrates upon receiving her GCSE exam results. Vera agrees to buy Terry's car and pays in cash.

Kathleen informs Fred that she has no desire to meet Ashley. An oblivious Emily sympathises with Spider over Toyah's pestering. Lee suggests another smuggling trip to Steve.

Kathleen has a change of heart and turns up at Freshco, unannounced. Emily is shocked to learn of Spider and Toyah's relationship. Alma returns from her holiday in high spirits.

Ashley learns the truth of his mother's whereabouts from Fred. Maud ponders what to do with Sidney's bequest. Emily disapproves of Spider and Toyah having a physical relationship.

Natalie offers Vinny a full-time job at the Rovers. Maud resolves to put the greedy Heskeths in their place. Toyah and Spider take the first step in going public with their romance.

Alison's mother proves herself unable to move on from the past. Ashley suffers chronic nervousness ahead of meeting Kathleen. Spider confides in Curly about his seeing Toyah.

Alison takes Rosie and Sophie out for the day but lies to Kevin. Fred explains Ashley's no-show to Kathleen. Natalie breaks the news to Jack that Vinny has replaced him.

Kevin grows frantic about Alison and the girls' whereabouts. Melanie's impertinent request leaves Maxine outraged. Toyah and Spider seek somewhere to be alone together.

Sally and Danny attend a market colleague's funeral. Ashley finally meets Kathleen, his biological mother. Kevin regrets his fleeting lack of trust in Alison.

Alison announces her intention to leave Weatherfield. Danny's earnest declaration leaves Sally feeling terrible for Sharon. Ashley reaches a decision about his real mother.

Danny gives Sharon the bad news that their relationship is over. Kevin directs his anger at Jim and Tyrone. Ashley questions Kathleen about the circumstances of his birth.

Janice lets slip a secret to Les on their anniversary. Sally feels wretched as a heartbroken Sharon leans on her. Natalie learns that Kevin has made her a scapegoat.

A shopping excursion to Freshco culminates in injury for Judy. Toyah remains at loggerheads with Les for his treatment of Spider. Maud prepares Emily for their trip to the East.

Emily catches Spider and Toyah flouting her house rules. Sharon pressures Danny to reveal his reason for dumping her. The Duckworths make a troubling discovery about Vera's car.

Sally condemns Danny for telling Sharon about them seeing each other. Emily turfs out Spider and Toyah from Number 3. Judy ignores her leg pain and returns to work.

Ashley and Maxine's stag and hen parties take place. Rita fails to drag Sharon out of her self-pitying state. Toyah works her charms on Curly.

Ashley's mother turns up at the church for his wedding to Maxine. Judy accepts Emily's help with the twins as she fights pain. Sharon hits rock bottom after her latest humiliation.

Emily, Ken and Natalie rush to Judy's side but are stunned to realise that she is dead. Ashley and Maxine's wedding reception goes with a swing. Sharon awakes surrounded by pills and vodka.

Gary learns the cause of Judy's sudden death. Sharon has some explaining to do when a worried Ian turns up. Maxine tries to help Ashley overcome his flying phobia at the airport.

Gary accuses the Duckworths of covering up Terry's car scam. Fred offers to take Kathleen out to dinner. Curly tires of Toyah and Spider's presence in his home.

Gary insists on having the twins with him at Judy's funeral. Terry takes action to remove incriminating evidence. Sharon calls on Sally to clear the air.

Gary informs the police of his theory that Terry stole the missing car. Curly orders Toyah and Spider to move out. A hopeful Fred wines and dines Kathleen.

Shane urges Gary to take the twins to his parents' for a break. Toyah dislikes sleeping in a tent on the Red Rec. Ian invites Sharon out to dinner.

Toyah refuses to spend another night under canvas with Spider. Linda takes advantage of her new status of the boss's girlfriend. Blanche decides to mark Ken's sixtieth birthday.

Linda pushes her luck with Deirdre while Mike is out of the office. Vinny has high hopes for his home brew. Gail questions Martin's reluctance to rule out having another child.

Blanche bombards Ken with surprises on his sixtieth birthday. Mike explains his financial situation to Linda. Jim offers Martin a cautionary word on the subject of vasectomies.

Deirdre challenges Mike's demand for repayment of her legal fees. Toyah's romantic evening for Spider goes up in smoke. Hayley befriends new machinist, Gwen Loveday.

Ken refuses to let Deirdre feel beholden to Mike. Spider and Toyah survey the fire damage to Emily's back room. Rita objects to Sharon changing The Kabin's policy on stocking fireworks.

Tom receives an unwelcome visit from his father. Linda applies for a job with her former employer and ex-lover. Maxine returns from her honeymoon alone.

Maxine experiences a day filled with shocks. Sharon learns that her weekend away with Ian has been rumbled. Hayley gives Spider a lead on a potential bedsit.

Sharon decides to teach Natalie a lesson. Spider visits the job centre to seek fulfilling employment. Mike feels jealous as Linda starts working for her ex.

Maxine plays referee between her warring parents. Sharon has some apologising to do to Ian. Linda alerts Mike to a problem in her new job.

Sharon questions the wisdom of entering a relationship with Ian again. Roy and Hayley host a first aid class in the cafe. Spider experiences an epiphany at the DSS.

Emily arrives home and learns of Spider and Toyah's antics during her absence. Sharon lies to Rita about spending the day in her flat with Ian. The Croppers long to put their first aid skills into practice.

Emily offers an olive branch as Spider begins his new job. Natalie gets upset, remembering Des on their wedding anniversary. A stray greyhound catches Tyrone's eye at the garage.

Maxine is thrilled when Ashley finally arrives home. Sharon skives off work to spend the day with Ian. Spider uncovers Les's dishonest benefits claims.

Sharon and Ian make plans for a small and secret wedding. Tom refuses to continue seeing Melanie, despite her pleas. Spider eyes a way to punish Les's law-breaking.

Ashley advises Derek on how to win back Doreen. Natalie is accused of breach of contract due to Vinny's own brew. The Desais receive news of a death in the family.

Derek blocks the street with his lorry to get Doreen's attention. Sharon sneaks off to marry Ian without Rita's knowledge. Jack rumbles Tyrone's new sleeping arrangements.

Rita is incensed to learn of Sharon and Ian's marriage. Spider questions Les about his fraudulent benefits claims. Steve invites Vik to join his booze cruise to Calais.

Roy keeps a vigilant eye out for danger at the fireworks display. Sharon and Rita endure a hostile atmosphere in The Kabin. Vik lies to Nita that he is going to Birmingham.

Ian takes Sharon to view a pricey starter home. Gary returns to the street and resolves to cope with the twins alone. Martin shows Gail no support in a family dispute.

Jim misreads Natalie's efforts to lift his spirits. Sharon rejects Ian's suggestion to sell The Kabin. Gary learns of the Rovers' collection in Judy's memory.

Ian pressures Sharon to inform Rita of their decision to sell the business. Tyrone returns Monica to her owner's address. Nita calls her cousin Dev to enquire after Vikram.

Les finds himself under investigation at the benefits agency. Rita and Sharon's relationship hits rock bottom. Shane is driven away by Gary's over-protectiveness of the twins.

Janice fears the consequences of Les defrauding Social Security. Fred supports Rita as she regrets losing Sharon as well as The Kabin. Linda is stunned to meet Mike's son, Mark.

Ashley challenges Gary's unpleasant attitude towards his neighbours. Nita gives Vikram a piece of her mind. Toyah feels sorry for Janice over Les's benefits scam investigation.

Spider takes a risky course of action in order to help Les. Mark and Linda exchange frank opinions. The prospect of retirement spurs Rita to a decision.

Gail's idea for a harmonious family meal meets with opposition. Sharon resists Ian's attempt to squeeze more money out of Rita. Spider faces the music at work.

Martin decides to make peace with Gail. Vinny, Jack, Fred and Tyrone train Monica on the Red Rec. Vikram resents having to work for Dev at the shop.

Ian persuades Sharon to get away from Coronation Street. Gail disapproves of Sarah Louise taking on a paper round. Monica attracts the attention of the RSPCA.

Sharon tries to make up with Rita before departing Weatherfield. Roy is disappointed by the attendance at his millennium planning meeting. Leanne gives Vik the brush-off.

Curly's leadership is put to the test from the start of the 'Forward with Freshco' weekend. Audrey is put out by Roy's millennium party plans. Mike suffers a humiliation while driving home.

Nita takes charge when Curly's leadership skills are called into question. Mike spends the night in a cell at the police station. Gail feels let down when Martin misses her dinner party.

Mike employs Mark as his driver, to Linda's annoyance. Nita impresses James at the 'Forward with Freshco' course. Roy gets cold feet about fund-raising for the Millennium celebrations. Rita regrets letting Blanche loose in The Kabin.

Deirdre fights nerves on the eve of her appeal hearing in London. Les embarks on his sponsored silence. Gail confides her marriage troubles to Alma.

Gail fears for the future of her marriage. Deirdre learns the outcome of her hearing at the Court of Appeal. Blanche leaves Rita in the lurch at The Kabin.

Gail convinces herself that Martin is having an affair. Norris starts work for Rita and looks for a place to live. Mark ignores Linda and Mike's opinion of him seeing Leanne.

Gail ponders whether or not to confront Martin with her suspicions. Leanne and Alma receive their divorce papers. Nita looks forward to her date with James.

Gail deeply regrets her outburst and fears that Martin has left her for good. Fred's festive delicacy causes outrage at Freshco. Alma calls at Mike's flat for her belongings.

Natalie finds herself with a staffing problem for New Year's Eve. Audrey learns of the local press interest in the millennium street party. Gail offers Martin an apology.

Tyrone and friends cheer on Monica at her debut track race. Leanne refuses to apologise for ruining Toyah's party. Jim is taken aback by Gwen's interest in him.

Suspicion falls on Leanne when Mike discovers that £50 is missing. Martin and Gail are shocked by Sarah Louise's school report. Jim and Gwen look forward to their date.

Nita seeks answers from James upon being turned down for promotion. Leanne throws Toyah's olive branch back in her face. Sally points out a flaw in Danny's surprise Christmas holiday.

Gail and Martin witness Rebecca's marriage troubles first-hand. The Duckworths question Tyrone's subdued mood on his birthday. Toyah dwells on her fall-out with Leanne.

Maxine struggles under the pressure of preparing to host a family Christmas. Dev summons Nita and Vik to hear an announcement. Linda tries to persuade Mike to fund a staff party.

Dev tackles Vik's hostility towards him. Maxine insists on repairing the damage at Number 4 in time for Christmas. Ken offers to help Tyrone improve his reading. Rita cooks a meal for Norris.

Mike escapes the factory's staff party and takes Alma out to dinner. Kevin faces a lonely Christmas without his daughters. Ken gives Tyrone his first reading lesson. Gwen's indifference upsets Jim.

Kevin heads to Morecambe in the hope of a positive reunion with Alison. Ashley gets a surprise when an old friend turns up on his doorstep. Mike offers Linda an apology.

Gary's Christmas with the Duckworths is spoiled by the unexpected arrival of Terry. A tragic outcome at the hospital brings Martin and Rebecca closer. Natalie endures a miserable day with Kevin, Jim and Curly when Vinny fails to show.

Duggie offers Tom the chance to set up his own business. Natalie and Vinny are awkward about the change in their relationship. Mike grows weary of Linda's jealousy of Alma.

Audrey enjoys having hunky Sergei around the house. Leanne keeps Jez waiting for his money. Martin finds Rebecca sporting a black eye after a tense Christmas with Jerry.

Audrey stuns Alma by taking Sergei's proposal seriously. Leanne desperately tries to find the cash to pay Jez. Roy learns the outcome of the application to throw a millennium street party.

Jez leans on Leanne to assist with a robbery at the Rovers. Jerry catches Martin visiting Rebecca at the nurses' home. Roy predicts disaster as the street party preparations gather momentum.