Episodes (270)
Dec 31, 2003
Blanche's constant sniping proves too much for a furious Deirdre. The auction of promises at the Rovers results in some serious bidding wars. Betty pours out her heart to an uncharacteristically sympathetic Tracy.
Jan 01, 2004
Roy panics when he discovers that the virtual baby has stopped breathing until Hayley points out that it was only programmed for a week and it's switched itself off. Norris flips through Rita's address book and comments that it's full of men but few women. Janice and Cilla have a catfight over Les. Cilla thinks Janice still fancies him. Janice enjoys winding her up. Deirdre feels guilty when she finds Blanche's suitcases in the hall until she discovers that they're empty and Blanche was trying to make her feel guilty. They have a huge row and Deirdre insists she moves...
Jan 03, 2004
Tracy is miffed that she now has Blanche living with her - especially as they had to share a bed. Janice claims her prize of Les being her slave for the day. She subcontracts him out to the factory girls. Tracy wants rid of Blanche so tries to act as peacemaker between Blanche and Deirdre but to no avail. Cilla tells Kirk that Fiz is having an affair with Tyrone. Kirk is gutted. Sarah and Todd tell Brenda that she is barred from seeing Bethany. Brenda tells them they'll regret it and leaves. Sarah and Todd feel unnerved. Tracy tries to persuade Blanche to move back to...
Jan 04, 2004
Sarah struggles to concentrate at work following her confrontation with Brenda. Fiz blames Cilla for turning Kirk against her. Jack tries to offload the fridge-freezer.
Jan 04, 2004
Sarah and Todd embark on a frantic search for missing Brenda and Bethany. Les encourages Kirk to fight for his girl. Vera is unimpressed by Jack and Charlie's arrangement.
Jan 06, 2004
Atop the church roof, Emily pleads with Brenda to spare Bethany's life while Sarah looks on in anguish. Kirk decides to give Fiz another chance. Ken voices concerns about Charlie to Deirdre.
Jan 08, 2004
Sarah blames herself for endangering Bethany's life. Blanche accuses Deirdre of neglecting Ken by going out to work. Bev and Charlie flirt across the bar.
Jan 10, 2004
Norris tries to solve the problem with the boys by making an "only two children allowed in at once" sign for The Kabin but Rita reminds him that it's a sweet shop. Sarah gets Todd to propose again on one knee and she accepts. Sarah tells Martin about the engagement. She is relieved that he is happy for her. Rita catches Chesney stealing sweets from The Kabin and throws him out. Bev drools over Charlie in the Rovers. Charlie plays up to her. Sarah and Todd invite their mothers round to tell them about the engagement. Gail is pleased for Sarah. She warns her that it ...
Jan 11, 2004
Rita intervenes upon catching Chesney stealing sweets from The Kabin. Nick and Eileen make clear their misgivings about Todd and Sarah's engagement. Ken thanks Charlie for removing the asbestos.
Jan 11, 2004
Part 2 / Cilla and Les take Chesney to Weatherfield General to get his "injuries" checked out. Todd won't listen when Eileen tells him that he'll live to regret getting married. Dev persuades Maya that she can't afford to buy an expensive vase in Elevation. He's stunned when she later produces it and says she stole it from the shop. Rita decides to take Chesney some sweets and comics to smooth the waters. Directed by Cilla, Chesney gives an award winning performance in A and E. Gail tells Eileen that she's not happy about the wedding either, but she doesn't want to ...
Jan 13, 2004
Shelley teases Bev, asking if she's sure that Charlie's not going to cancel again. Chesney pretends to come over all faint at the police station as Cilla lodges her complaint. Dev and Maya make up and Maya gives Todd the stolen vase as a wedding present. Rita is taken from The Kabin by the Police. She is driven away to the police station, watched by a jubilant Cilla and an unconvinced Les. Bev and Charlie go back to Charlie's house and sleep together after a successful date. Dev realises that Maya's unpredictability makes her even more attractive to him. Les is ...
Jan 15, 2004
Rita plans to enlighten the magistrates that Cilla's real aim is to extort money. Chesney confirms her suspicions when she overhears him telling his mates that he's off to Florida. Shelley receives a letter officially annulling her marriage to Peter. Fiz is still ignoring Kirk. He asks Tyrone to talk to her on his behalf. Cilla is gutted when her solicitor, Chris Baxter, tells her that she'll probably only get £500 - £1,000. Rita returns from the Magistrates Court. She's frustrated that she could only give her name and address and enter her plea. Tyrone and Fiz bond ...
Jan 17, 2004
Rita tells Norris that she'd rather go to jail than pay a penny to Cilla. Kevin thinks about taking Tommy back on at the garage. Rita warns Chesney that when the truth comes out, it won't be Florida that he's going to. Cilla interprets this as intimidation and is pleased to see her case building. Fiz admits that she fancies both Kirk and Tyrone and can't choose between them. Rita overhears Kevin gossiping that she was out of control, shouting at the kids on the Street, and furiously storms out of the Rovers. Bev persuades Charlie that she's just after a bit of ...
Jan 18, 2004
Norris opens up The Kabin, as Rita hasn't been seen for two days. A worried Emily tries to trace her. Kevin gives Tommy his job back on the condition he stays sober and keeps his temper in check. Rita arrives at the shop in a complete state, woozy from taking a sleeping tablet. Norris locks the shop and stalls Emily when she comes in search of Rita. Rita has spent all weekend hiding from the world. A worried Norris listens as she tells him that she has no fight left, and never wants to work in the shop again. Tyrone goes to see Fiz and seduces her with a takeaway. He ...
Jan 18, 2004
Fiz promises to be gentle with Tyrone as she hurls him into the bedroom. Penny asks Mike to join her on a fortnight's holiday. He's not keen, and puts her off. Fred asks Maxine's parents to look after Joshua for a week and arranges a trip to Umbria for himself at the same time, leaving Ashley alone in the house with Claire. Audrey goes to see Rita to talk some sense into her. She insists that Rita snaps out of it and to join her at the Rovers to show the world what she's made of. Tommy reluctantly thanks Martin when Martin and Katy tell Craig that he's off the hook, ...
Jan 20, 2004
Maria is furious with Fiz for the way she's treated Kirk. Les advises Kirk to move on. Kirk agrees, but he's going to kill Tyrone first. He finds Tyrone at the garage, where they have a fracas over Fiz. Rita is back behind the counter at The Kabin, despite Norris' reservations. Tyrone proposes to Fiz in an attempt to win her, but she's not impressed and tells him that Kirk's proposal was much better. Fiz tries to explain herself to Kirk, pointing out that if he'd trusted her in the first place, she wouldn't have slept with Tyrone. She assures him that she's not seeing...
Jan 22, 2004
Fiz asks Tyrone and Kirk to think of the three things they like best about her. The one with the best answer will help her decide whom to choose. Tracy is disinterested when Hayley and Roy show her the yellow wallpaper they plan to decorate the nursery with. Steve drives Tracy to buy a dining table and chairs. Steve gets out of going to a bridal fair with Karen by telling her that he'd already offered to assemble the furniture. Ashley is missing Claire whilst she's in Altrincham. Tyrone gives his answer to Fiz on her best three attributes. He does well, but Kirk's ...
Jan 24, 2004
The next morning, Steve makes it clear to Tracy that he doesn't love her and is marrying Karen. Hayley quizzes Ciaran about Tracy's furniture-buying, trying to work out if Tracy is nest-building. Karen suggests to Steve that they stay celibate until their wedding night. Martin tells Ciaran that he doesn't see Karl as a threat regarding Katy. Maria and Nick decide to get a place of their own together. Blanche is determined that Tracy has a birthday party. She invites several people, including Karen and Steve, but the general response is less than enthusiastic. Sonia ...
Jan 25, 2004
Part 1 / Tracy stuns Ciaran by telling him that Steve is the father of her baby. Ciaran advises her to keep quiet about it. Karen's delighted when Steve is very loving towards her. Dev wants to take Maya to Morocco but she's irritated that they can't go until Sunita gets back. Fiz is still in a dilemma. Karen tells her to choose the one who spends the most money on her. Karl calls round and stays to help Katy with her essay. Alarm bells start to ring for Martin when he hears that Karl has been with Katy for hours. Jack wants Tyrone to make amends with Kirk. They make ...
Jan 25, 2004
Part 2 / Steve veers from threats to pleas as he tries to get Tracy not to tell Karen about the baby. Nick and Maria are disheartened at the high price of renting flats. Bev invites Charlie out for a meal. Karen gets agitated as she wonders where Steve has got to. Pushed by Todd, Sarah asks Martin and Katy to come to the "Badly Drawn Boy" concert. Steve tells Tracy that if she breaks he and Karen up, he'll hold it against her for the rest of his life. Steve's convinced Tracy is about to blab, but she confides in Ciaran that she's got too much to lose and is planning ...
Jan 27, 2004
Kirk can't afford to buy a ring. In desperation, he steals one from Wilde and Fraser jewellers on Victoria Parade. Tracy and Steve are reconciled as she tells him that she's sorry for all the trouble she's caused. Nick marks Janice's card as she winds him up at Underworld. Eileen tells Jason that he'll have to apologise to Candice if he wants her back. Jason gives Charlie stick over his date with Bev. After the meal, Charlie makes his excuses and sends Bev home in a taxi. Tracy pumps Karen for information about her florists. She later calls and cancels the flowers, ...
Jan 29, 2004
Tyrone tells Kirk he intends to report him to the police. With Mike out of the way, Nick puts his plot to get rid of Janice into operation. Bev persuades Shelley to ring Eric and arrange a date.
Jan 29, 2004
Shelley finds Eric to be amusing company during their meal but she is not laughing once he takes her back to his house. Distraught at Kirk's disappearance, Fiz enlists Tyrone's help in returning the ring to the jeweller's shop. Candice embarrasses Eileen with her attempt to be thoughtful.
Jan 31, 2004
Kirk hides from Fiz at the Battersbys' house, afraid to admit that he's not on the run any more because he was homesick. Norris tells Rita that the Gazette delivery hasn't arrived so that she doesn't see the article about her. Rita's solicitor, Leah Mirrelson, warns her that, without witnesses, the case will come down to whom the magistrates believe - an injured child, or her. Fiz and Tyrone find Kirk, and are horrified to hear that he turned himself in as they've now become accessories to the crime. They go with Kirk to the police station to retract his statement. ...
Feb 01, 2004
Rita refuses to let Norris come to court with her, asking him to run The Kabin instead. Emily, Audrey and Blanche go with Rita to offer their support. Candice tells Jason that nobody replied to the lonely hearts ad. Jason pretends to Eileen that he's vetting the replies before showing them to her. Sunita returns from Scotland, ready to get on with her life. Rita is grateful when Norris turns up at the court. Chesney gives his evidence via video link and tells the court that Rita hit him and slammed him against the shelves. Cilla gives evidence that Chesney has wet the...
Feb 01, 2004
Harry admits to Eileen that Candice roped him into their date. They enjoy each other's company, although Harry is reluctant to talk about himself. Sunita is peeved when Ciaran takes seeing her again in his stride. Rita is found guilty and is ordered to pay a fine of £500, plus £500 compensation to Chesney. Rita gives the magistrates a piece of her mind. Norris backs her up, and they're both held in contempt of court and ordered to be taken down. Maya is thrilled to hear that Dev is taking her to Morocco on holiday. Rita and Norris agree to apologise to the magistrates...
Feb 03, 2004
Norris puts up a sign "Closed due to Miscarriage of Justice" on The Kabin door. Janice distances herself from Les and offers her support to Rita. Fiz is frustrated at getting tarred with the same brush as her mother. Ashley admits to Nick that he misses Claire. Jason is horrified when Eileen pretends that she stayed out all night with Harry. Rita is released after apologising to the magistrates. Harry hasn't turned up for work, so a concerned Janice goes to his house to see him. Harry confides in her that today would have been the twenty-first birthday of his daughter...
Feb 05, 2004
Karen asks Steve to drop the wedding seating plan off at Doveridge Hall. Janice tells the factory girls about Harry's dead daughter. Norris makes Rita an offer for The Kabin. He's gutted when she tells him that it's in the hands of the estate agents and she can't give him first refusal. Fred returns from Umbria and is disappointed to hear that Claire is temporarily working for someone else. Harry berates Janice for blabbing his personal business. He's genuinely hurt, and she's left shame-faced. Chesney reveals Cilla's real game to Fiz. The girls put on a fashion show ...
Feb 07, 2004
Sarah's intrigued to hear that Karl is going to the concert in place of Martin. Gail is delighted to be asked to babysit Bethany. Steve desperately tries to find another wedding venue at such short notice. Fiz tricks Les into admitting that there's nothing wrong with Chesney. Fiz threatens to tell everyone how Cilla tried the same trick to get money out of a shopkeeper when Fiz was nine. Steve manages to book Walcot Manor, Karen's original choice of venue. He'd refused as it was too expensive, but now tells a delighted Karen that he's changed their plans as she ...
Feb 08, 2004
Part 1 / Steve drives Tracy to the hospital. Roy insists on accompanying her, much to her irritation. Cilla sourly confirms to Fiz that she's going to give Rita back all her money, including costs. Blanche tries to dissuade Hayley from coming to the hospital with the Barlows, but Hayley is determined to be a part of the event. Rita considers selling The Kabin to Foxes, a chain of newsagents. Tracy pleads with Steve to tell Roy the truth and to be with her at their child's birth. Steve stands by as Roy pushes Tracy into the hospital. He comes to a decision and drives ...
Feb 08, 2004
Part 2 / Steve goes to the hospital, but loses his nerve when he sees Deirdre outside. Tracy agrees to see her family for five minutes. Deirdre is put out that Roy gets to hold the baby first. Tracy gets upset when she takes a picture of the Croppers with the baby. Deirdre is upset at Tracy turning her back on her child, but Blanche reassures her that this fight isn't over. Roy and Hayley spot Steve in his taxi outside the hospital. They are elated and tell him how amazing the experience has been. Ciaran tells Martin that Tommy was pleased to see Katy with Karl ...
Feb 10, 2004
Roy and Hayley make preparations for the baby to come home that day. Roy gets a banker's draft for Tracy's outstanding payment of £15,000. Steve tells Karen that all he's interested in is being Mr and Mrs McDonald again. Blanche and Deirdre go to see Tracy at the hospital. Tracy has distanced herself from the baby, and Blanche leaves in disgust. Deirdre pleads with Tracy, as one mother to another, to give her baby a chance. Tracy and Deirdre arrive home with the baby. Tracy asks for some time alone to think things through. Nick and Maria decide to buy a place instead ...
Feb 12, 2004
Roy and Hayley are filled with happiness on their first day as parents to Tracy's baby, whom they name Patience. Maria moves into Number 8 with Nick, Gail and David. Liz and Andy arrive in Weatherfield, ready for Steve and Karen's wedding.
Feb 14, 2004
It's the morning of the wedding, and Steve is suffering from last minute nerves. Blanche confirms that she wants Tracy out of the house by dinner time. Liz calls round to see how Karen is. Karen is livid to hear that Liz has invited Ken and Deirdre. Auntie Eva has to intervene to ensure a fragile peace. Hayley couldn't get out of being Karen's bridesmaid, so all three Croppers are going to the wedding. Dev is touched when Maya gives him a scrapbook filled with mementos of their holiday. He's more smitten than ever and tells Steve that he thinks she's "the one". Karen ...
Feb 15, 2004
Part 1 / Tracy gets Patrick to drive her to Walcot Manor. Mike explains to Penny that he lied to her about going on holiday because he's not sure that he's ready to commit to anyone. To get her own back, she invites Fred out for a drink. Steve spots Tracy at the wedding. She's escorted from the premises by Steve, Dev and Andy. Tracy hides herself away in the wedding chapel, just as the bridal party arrive. Karen's looking beautiful, as her perfect wedding is about to take place. Tracy asks Kirk to tell Roy that she needs a word with him, but Roy ignores Kirk ...
Feb 15, 2004
Part 2 / Roy and Hayley flee the church with Patience but Tracy vows to follow them. Karen is completely devastated as Steve begs her to hear his explanation. The wedding guests are baffled by the shocking turn of events.
Feb 17, 2004
Steve persuades Karen to go ahead with the ceremony. Ken and Deirdre agree to help Tracy get her baby back from the Croppers. The reception begins and the photographer takes advantage of the free drinks.
Feb 19, 2004
Backed by her family, Tracy demands her baby from the Croppers. Dev gets a surprise when he accompanies Maya on her lunch date. Fred listens attentively as Penny offloads about Mike.
Feb 21, 2004
Maya unsuccessfully drops hints to Dev that his father thought her as marriage material. Dev later tells Eileen that he is not the marrying kind. Meanwhile, Maya finds out from Ciaran that Dev has been engaged at least twice before to Sunita and Geena. Dev comes back from work in Eccles to find Maya flirting with Ciaran in the Rovers. She is clearly very upset and gives him the cold shoulder back in the flat. Tracy tells Ciaran that she wants to make a go of it with her baby, even without Steve, and she's seen the light. Ciaran tells her that she should have done ...
Feb 22, 2004
Roy and Hayley must wait two weeks before seeing their solicitor, as he's on holiday. Maya is still furious with Dev about Geena Gregory. He tells her everything (except for his fling with Deirdre) and she forgives him. Gail continues to spoil Nick and to make negative remarks about mortgages. Tracy goes to the bank to withdraw the remaining £17,000 of the Croppers' money. Liz warns Tracy that she'll be watching her every move from now on. Bev corners Charlie into agreeing to a date that evening. Candice and Jason pair off Harry and Eileen for another date. Dev takes ...
Feb 22, 2004
As Maya drives at top speed, Dev is in fear of his life and agrees to marry her. Dev is livid with Maya but she protests that she was just focusing his mind and speeding up his inevitable proposal. Dev tells her that their relationship is over. Tracy gives the Croppers back their £17,000 and promises the rest in instalments. She refuses outright Roy's request for access and spitefully tells them that she's changed the baby's name to Amy. Bev looks on jealously as Charlie turns his charm onto Deirdre as he's asking her to put a word in for him to get a council contract...
Feb 24, 2004
The next morning, Maya tries to apologise to Dev but he's adamant that their relationship is over. Jason takes the mickey out of Bev's age, unaware that she's listening. Trying to be kind, Charlie tells her that her age wasn't the problem, but he's seeing someone else. Sally asks an unenthusiastic Kevin to sell Rosie's Grease tickets to his customers. Maria and Gail battle over ironing Nick's shirts. Todd tells Sarah that he's going for a permanent porter's job at the hospital. Jason is horrified when Harry and Eileen pretend to be in the throes of a passionate affair...
Feb 26, 2004
Charlie is delighted to land the council contract for Bessie Street School. He takes Deirdre a huge bouquet of flowers as a thank-you and gives her a lift to work. Bev watches them leave together. Todd looks into adopting Bethany, but he's told he has to be twenty-one to adopt. Bev starts to obsess about Deirdre and Charlie sneaking around behind her back. Sunita is devastated when Maya comes to the Corner Shop flashing her engagement ring as it is Dev's grandmother's ring which he was going to give to Sunita. Imogen Stamford offers Claire a dream job starting on ...
Feb 28, 2004
Bev wakes up with a hangover and a guilty conscience for what she'd said to Ken. Ken is frosty with Deirdre. Bev apologises to Ken, but he's still furious with her. She warns him that Charlie could seduce any woman, and Deirdre's not exactly the faithful sort. Imogen Stamford asks Ashley to persuade Claire to work for her. He's amazed at the package Claire has turned down and decides not to stand in her way. Todd and Karl get stuck in a lift together. Todd confides in Karl about kissing Nick. Karl reassures him that kissing a man doesn't make him gay. They become ...
Feb 29, 2004
Fred is incredulous that Ashley is allowing Claire to leave. Claire protests that she'll work out her month's notice, but Ashley interviews another nanny, Wendy Rolands and offers her the job, starting tomorrow. Deirdre is furious with Bev and tells Charlie exactly what she's been saying. He feels that he's had a lucky escape. Todd has an interview for the porter's job. Mike agrees to help Penny interview for a new manager for her place. Fred confides in Audrey that he's fallen for Penny. She warns him to move slowly. Maria plans to cook supper for everyone. After a ...
Feb 29, 2004
Fred is gobsmacked to learn that Claire is about to leave for Florida. Todd gets on brilliantly with Karl during a night out with workmates. Maria's special meal goes well until she learns that Nick had bribed David £5 to tell her it was delicious. Gail smugly steps in when Maria forgets to provide pudding. Ashley runs off to the shop, unable to be in the house with the seconds ticking by before Claire's departure. Bev apologises profusely to Charlie. He agrees to forget the whole thing. Penny is furious when Mike warns her off Fred, as he's vulnerable in ...
Mar 02, 2004
Claire turns up for work and is awkward with Ashley, unsure how to behave. Gail tries to persuade Nick to buy Dr Mallory's sports car if he gets the job with Penny King. Sonia lays down the law to the girls about the five-a-side training schedule. Aware that Claire is unhappy about mixing work with their relationship, Ashley asks her out for dinner that evening. Norris offers his congratulations to Claire on her new relationship. Helping Penny with her interviews for a new manager, Mike is furious to see Nick turn up as the next candidate. Mike gives Nick a hard time,...
Mar 04, 2004
Ashley is concerned that Fred is falling too fast for Penny. Maria tells Nick to take a hard line with Mike, but Gail thinks that he should apologise instead. Ashley leaves a love note for Claire in magnetic fridge letters - she's delighted. Gail has a quiet word with Mike about Nick, hoping he won't hold things against him. Nick is delighted when Mike offers him a pay rise, and more responsibility. Kevin is furious with Sally for putting pressure on Ken to give Rosie a good review. Fred excitedly tells Audrey how much he likes Penny. She gives Fred her blessing. Gail...
Mar 06, 2004
Fred waits nervously for Penny's answer all day. Ashley expects it all to end in tears, as usual. Karen and Steve return from honeymoon. Penny confides in Mike that she can't marry Fred, but she hasn't the heart to tell him. Steve admits to Liz that despite his determination that nothing will come between him and Karen, he's scared of what the future holds. Nick and Maria make up and Nick takes her out for a drive in the new car. Gail admits to Audrey that she thinks that Maria isn't good enough for Nick. Audrey warns her that she'll lose her son if she continues to ...
Mar 07, 2004
Mike takes the day off to play golf. He calls Nick to tell him to clear out the old storeroom to make room for the Marshalls' delivery. Despite spending the night together, Mike tells Penny that he's not looking for commitment. She says she may now reconsider Fred's offer. Chesney suggests that Cilla is playing away when she calls to say she'll be away for a few more days. Les is totally confident she's faithful, but Fiz is suspicious. Roy and Hayley decide to go back to work and face people. Janice winds Nick up all day. In retaliation he bans all smoking during ...
Mar 07, 2004
The girls turn up the radio, effectively drowning out Janice's cries for help. Janice tries to reach an open window by climbing up a shelving unit. The unit tips from the wall and crashes down on top of her, leaving her unconscious. Roy overhears Steve telling Tracy that he wants nothing to do with the baby. Nick returns to the factory as the fire alarm goes off. He retrieves the petty cash, computer disks and ledgers as Hayley dials 999. A headcount reveals that Janice is missing and Karen remembers where she went. Nick rushes into the factory to get her out. Gail ...
Mar 09, 2004
Mike refuses Fred's offer of a loan to bridge the gap until the insurance money arrives. Karen is horrified as the wedding bills arrive, particularly now she's out of a job. Mike visits Nick in hospital. Nick denies knowing what started the fire. Sonia tells the girls that the football kits all went up in smoke. Nick promises Maria that they'll look for somewhere to live immediately. Mike tells the anxious factory girls that until the insurance company pays him, he can't pay them, or start to rebuild the factory. Janice thanks Nick for saving her life. She admits that...
Mar 11, 2004
Gail blames Maria for losing Nick his job and tells him to stay away from her. Fiz tells Les that she saw his feelings for Janice when she was pulled from the fire. Mike refuses to give Nick his job back. Roy and Hayley are concerned to hear that Tracy is getting Amy christened. Although Steve admits he wants nothing to do with the baby, he tells the Croppers that he thinks Tracy should be left alone to bring the baby up herself. Liz gets upset thinking of her baby, Katherine, who died. She's touched when Tracy offers to give Amy another name, Katherine. Mike informs ...
Mar 13, 2004
The Croppers resolve to live with Dean Pomfrey's advice on dropping their claim on Amy. Mike takes Penny up on her offer to temporarily employ his workforce to complete his Henderson order. Nick sells his car to pay off the deposit on the cab office flat. Tracy agrees to Roy's request to annul their marriage. She has to confirm the relationship never became physical i.e. Wilful Refusal to Consummate. Fiz does a shop for Janice and dumps it on Les, leaving him no choice but to deliver it to a still laid-up Janice. She appreciates his visit. Blanche thinks Tracy should ...
Mar 14, 2004
Karen bars Liz from the flat that evening, as she wants a night alone with Steve. David is unhappy as Gail lavishes attention on him. He asks Sarah to have a word with Nick to make things up with their mother, but Nick turns Sarah down flat. Tracy has bought herself a new outfit for the christening but nothing for Amy. She tells Blanche that she has a plan to get some money. Roy proposes to drop some, or possibly all of Tracy's monthly debt in exchange for occasional access to Amy. Tracy is preoccupied, but promises to think about it. The factory girls are ...
Mar 14, 2004
Karen is adamant that Tracy won't get a penny out of them, unlike the Croppers. She warns Steve that she'll kill him if he has anything more to do with Tracy. Rosie is suffering from first night nerves. Sally tries to gee her up and puts her through her paces in some vocal exercises. Taking the heat off David, Sarah asks Gail to come to her twenty-week scan. Fred tells Shelley off for antagonising customers when she warns Nick and Maria not to steal glasses for their new flat. Kevin argues that Rosie isn't well enough to go to the opening night. Sally is determined ...
Mar 16, 2004
Liz thinks that Steve is asking for trouble by not telling Karen that he's paying maintenance for Amy. Sally enthusiastically praises Rosie's performance last night, although Rosie thinks the show was rubbish. Todd objects to Gail coming with them to the scan. Gail is hurt to be uninvited, but is delighted when she's given a scan photo of the baby boy as a peace offering. Ken asks Tracy to consider Roy and Hayley as Godparents to Amy to make amends for the way she's treated them. She thinks it's a terrible idea and refuses. Sally is extremely unhappy with Ken's review...
Mar 18, 2004
Karen rails at Steve for lying about Tracy's role in her rearranged wedding. Liz, Emily and the Croppers join the Barlows for Amy's christening. Fred points out Shelley's shortcomings as a manager.
Mar 20, 2004
Blanche bumps into Steve and warns him that Tracy may report Karen to the police. Sally corners Rosie, trying to talk to her about the next production - Annie. Rosie scoots off, less than interested. Karen orders Steve to get rid of Liz despite the fact that it's Mother's Day. Karen is livid to hear that Liz apologised to Tracy on her behalf. To make matters worse, Karen immediately spots Liz taking Amy for a walk. They trade insults and almost brawl until Steve drags Karen off. Shelley tries to boost trade by offering two drinks for the price of one to all mothers. ...
Mar 21, 2004
Liz has spent the night at a B&B. Deirdre offers her a hot shower and breakfast. Fred challenges Mike about accepting Penny's help, but not his. Mike assures him that the arrangement with the factory girls is purely business. Charlie and Jason install a radiator for Mrs Fanshaw, who takes a shine to Jason. Charlie leaves Jason to finish the job on his own, and Mrs Fanshaw takes Jason to bed. Liz leaves for Brighton. She makes it clear to Karen that she'll be back to see Steve and her granddaughter and has no intention of losing touch with either of them. Tracy asks ...
Mar 21, 2004
Shelley shoves Charlie out of the back door, just as Bev comes downstairs. Claire and Ashley are getting passionate in Chester when a phone call from Fred interrupts them. Fred frets that he's left six messages for Penny, but heard nothing. Charlie, Ciaran and Jack give Jason a ribbing about his afternoon delight. Candice worries that Charlie is working Jason too hard as he seems tired. Todd gets the hospital porter's job. He makes it clear to Karl that this isn't the limit of his ambitions. Shelley tells Sunita that she kissed Charlie but is going to give him a wide ...
Mar 23, 2004
Shelley takes the day off in protest - determined to show Fred who's really in charge. Claire is hung-over and contrite at spoiling the passionate night with Ashley. Ashley assures her that their time will come, although he's shocked at the mini-bar bill. Fred rants at Bev that he feels let down and betrayed by Mike and Penny. Les is thrilled that Cilla is back home, although she's evasive about her time away. Mike assures Fred that Penny is strictly a friend, and there's nothing going on. Cilla goes on the warpath when Fiz tells her that Les is back with Janice. She ...
Mar 25, 2004
Bev defends her decision to take the manager's job to Shelley. Shelley isn't buying it and accuses Bev of stitching her up. Shelley goes on strike. Maya turns up for her first day of work at the Corner Shop. She wonders how Sunita copes with the boredom, and they crack open champagne and chocolates to make the day go quicker. Charlie invites Shelley out for a drink as she's not working. With a look to her mother, she accepts. Bev convinces Fred to give Shelley another chance. Before he has an opportunity to tell her, Shelley launches an attack on him and resigns. ...
Mar 27, 2004
Shelley accuses Bev of dishonesty and grubby behaviour over her liaison with Ciaran, whilst Bev is livid with Ciaran for blabbing to Charlie. Fred calls Penny to tell her that he'll be late for dinner as he has a Square Dealers meeting. She asks Mike to come round for a drink before Fred gets there. Ashley explains to Claire that he prefers her as she is, without the vamp act. Maya objects to Tyrone bringing Monica into the Corner Shop. She makes a sign: "No Dogs Allowed". Dev is reluctant to put it up, but agrees under pressure. Todd and Karl have a drink and discuss...
Mar 28, 2004
Ashley decides to keep quiet about Penny and Mike until he's sure something's going on. Bev tries to make peace with Shelley, but she's left frustrated. Katy nags Martin for a night out. Penny invites Fred for a meal, with the intention of telling him that she can't marry him. Maya tries to make her mark at the Corner Shop, much to Dev's disgruntlement. Ashley quizzes Mike about Penny, but Mike gives nothing away. Sarah moans to Gail about the amount of time she's spending on her own. Gail offers to babysit Bethany so that Sarah can do something for herself. David and...
Mar 28, 2004
Ashley decides to keep quiet about Penny and Mike until he's sure something's going on. Bev tries to make peace with Shelley, but she's left frustrated. Katy nags Martin for a night out. Penny invites Fred for a meal, with the intention of telling him that she can't marry him. Maya tries to make her mark at the Corner Shop, much to Dev's disgruntlement. Ashley quizzes Mike about Penny, but Mike gives nothing away. Sarah moans to Gail about the amount of time she's spending on her own. Gail offers to babysit Bethany so that Sarah can do something for herself. David and...
Mar 30, 2004
Claire doesn't turn up for work the next day. Todd's uneasy with Karl's close proximity in the flat. Claire's spent the night at Fiz's flat - she resolves that she won't be walked over any more. Cilla is taken on by landlord Ted Armley as senior part-time barmaid at the Turk's Head. She buys a load of new clothes to celebrate. Ashley goes to see Claire at Fiz's flat. She accuses him of being scared of his feelings. He strongly denies it and they kiss - they finally go to bed. Katy goes with Karl to get his stuff from Robbie Winch's flat - she's ready for confrontation...
Apr 01, 2004
Penny promises the Peacocks that she will let down Fred gently. Maya takes an interest when Dev's cousin Naveen gets in touch. Todd feels discomfited when Karl's ex-boyfriend pays a visit.
Apr 03, 2004
Maya's worried when Dev goes out on business at 6.00 am on a Sunday morning. Ashley and Claire have spent their first night together at the house. Fred puts a brave face on things for their benefit. The atmosphere gets even frostier between Bev and Shelley. Bev tells Ciaran that she has a plan to put things right. Dev asks Maya to look after the Corner Shop for the day. Sunita is delighted to get the day off. Penny feels awful about Fred and thinks that she and Mike acted shabbily. She's disappointed that Mike doesn't share her guilt and tells him that it's over ...
Apr 04, 2004
Part 1 / Ken arrives to babysit Amy. Blanche is put-out that Tracy didn't ask her to do it. Maya is worried to hear that Naveen has disappeared leaving them with the watches. Things start to get on top of Bev at the Rovers, as she's snappy with Betty and Ciaran. Two policemen come to the Corner Shop in search of Dev. They question him about Naveen and he agrees to go with them to the police station. Fiz is puzzled to receive a credit card statement for £237. She sent off for a card, but it never arrived. Betty asks Fred to have a word with Bev and Shelley as she's ...
Apr 04, 2004
Part 2 / Fred is horrified to hear from Ciaran that he's been sacked for not sleeping with Bev. When Ciaran threatens a tribunal, Fred resolves to get him his job back. Maya tells DS Duncan that Dev was with her the previous night. The police return to the Corner Shop with their search warrant. They also want to look inside the holdall that Maya is walking out with but she informs them that the warrant only covers the shop and not her personal belongings. Bev tells Fred that sacking Ciaran was a joke that backfired. On Fred's insistence, she grudgingly apologises to ...
Apr 06, 2004
Fiz's suspicions about Maria build when Candice tells her that she overheard Maria discussing plans to buy things for the flat, as money wasn't a problem. Bev refuses Fred's peace offering of a bunch of flowers and is determined to quit. Blanche thinks it's Wednesday half-day opening at the florists, but Tracy says she has to work all day. Todd's accepts Karl's invitation to his birthday do in Manchester's gay village, but is thrown when Karl asks if Sarah wants to come along too. Hayley bumps into Ken with Amy. She longingly offers to help out any time. Fred holds a ...
Apr 08, 2004
Maria shows Fiz the receipt for the wine glasses, proving she used her own credit card. Fiz has no choice but to grovel. Bev and Shelley both now think the other should run the bar. Fred impulsively offers the manager's job to Ciaran, who immediately accepts. Kirk's suspicions are raised when sees Cilla with a new dress. Fiz instinctively knows her mother is the culprit, but realises she needs to get proof. Ciaran winds Bev and Shelley up as the power goes to his head. Charlie is amazed when Ciaran asks him to leave the Rovers for wearing dirty work gear. Charlie ...
Apr 10, 2004
It is Easter Sunday and Les is still hostile towards Cilla. She realises that he won't be a pushover to win round. Nick suggests a family portrait for Gail's birthday next week. When Sarah insists that Todd be in the photo, Nick argues that Maria should be there too. Ciaran's full of ideas to bring punters into the Rovers. Bev and Shelley aren't impressed, particularly as he's neglecting his work to muse over his ideas. Fiz says she won't go to the police, provided Cilla pays back the £237 bill straight away. As Fiz is prepared to forgive Cilla, Les relents and takes ...
Apr 11, 2004
Cilla again threatens Chesney with being put into care if he tells Les about Uncle Ronnie. Todd is embarrassed when it's clear to Karl how much he's spent on his birthday present - £60 on a shirt. Maya leaves work early to get ready for that night's engagement party. Chesney sees her angrily shooing Monica away from her car. Cilla softens when it's clear that Chesney is terrified of Uncle Ronnie and assures him they're staying put for now. Tyrone has lost Monica - she was last seen chasing a squirrel on the Red Rec. Candice has found out from Audrey about Jason's pass...
Apr 11, 2004
Todd sees Sarah and Katy approaching as he's snogging Karl. He pushes Karl away, and the girls are none the wiser. Sally produces a brochure for the Northern Drama Academy - she's determined to fulfill all of Rosie's potential, although Kevin rejects the idea outright. Chesney tells a worried Tyrone that he saw Maya shouting at Monica, then Monica followed Maya into the Corner Shop. As Sarah dances happily, Karl confronts Todd about the kiss. Todd is scared and confused, but admits that it meant something to him. Todd fixes his gaze on Karl as Karl is the centre of ...
Apr 13, 2004
Todd's still in turmoil but is fussing over Sarah to assuage his guilt. Tyrone's determined to prove that Maya had something to do with Monica's disappearance. Jack advises him to proceed with caution. Sally rapsodises about the Northern Drama Academy's fabulous facilities. Kevin tells her to forget it, once he sees that the fees are £1,500 a term. Martin lends David £30 to buy Gail a special birthday present. Vera lets slip to Maya that Chesney was Tyrone's only witness to her supposed crime. Sally fires Rosie up about the Drama Academy and enlists her help to talk ...
Apr 13, 2004
Sarah's giddy with excitement at her new engagement ring. Sally practices the Drama Academy interview with Rosie. Dev's uneasy as Maya continues with the story that she killed Monica. Candice looks forward to her date with Tim Marsden. Gail is thrilled to find her family gathered for the surprise family portrait. A man from Levenshulme responds to Tyrone's fly poster for Monica. Tyrone has to apologise to Maya, but it emerges that the dog isn't Monica after all. Gail cries as she remembers the last family photo had Richard in it. Sarah assures her that no-one present ...
Apr 17, 2004
Vera's after Jack for a little Sunday love-in. He spends the day avoiding her, but when she threatens to get the doctors to look at his "pipes", he has to surrender. David has spent the night at Katy and Martin's flat. Gail comes round to apologise, but he gives her short shrift. Kevin gets the cold shoulder from Sally and Rosie, but he's adamant that he can't afford the Drama Academy, and he doesn't want Rosie to go there anyway. Mike tells Penny that he's not sure he'll go back to work once the insurance money comes through. David is in no hurry to leave Martin's. ...
Apr 18, 2004
Sarah's worried when Todd has spent a sleepless night. Audrey advises her to forget her responsibilities for a while and to have fun with Todd. Sally decides that Rosie needs some promotional photographs. Sally will take them before Rosie's dance class that evening - leaving Rosie no time to do her homework. A smitten Candice falls for Tim Marsden's lame excuse and agrees to meet him for a drink. Kevin takes a hard line with Sally, insisting that they decide Rosie's future together. Karl calls round to the flat to get Todd to face up to his feelings. Todd is about to ...
Apr 18, 2004
Todd messes Karl around when he tells him that he'll spend the afternoon with him, but then can't bring himself to lie to Sarah. Todd runs back to the Rovers to try to placate Karl, but is dismayed to find that he has already left. Maya admits to Dev that she kidnapped Monica and dumped her miles away. Sally conducts Rosie's photo session but is frustrated by Kevin's negative attitude. Rosie skips her dance class to go to Craig's house to do their homework. Angela orders a reluctant Tommy to have a word with Craig about being careful now he has a girlfriend. Candice ...
Apr 20, 2004
As Sarah wonders what is troubling him, Todd chooses to divulge his secret to someone else. Sally goes on the warpath upon learning that Rosie missed a dance class. Tim leaves Candice in the lurch.
Apr 22, 2004
Eileen sheds a tear as an emotional Todd finally tells the truth. He can't keep away from Karl, but he loves Sarah too and doesn't want to hurt her. Rosie's excited to hear that she has an audition for the Northern Drama Academy next Friday. Tyrone's disheartened as it's now nearly two weeks since Monica went missing. Todd talks round in circles and decides the best thing to do is to marry Sarah and look after his family. He's shocked when Eileen disagrees. Craig tells Rosie how brilliant she was in Grease. She tells him that if she's as good as he says she is, then ...
Apr 24, 2004
Todd brings Sarah breakfast in bed and suggests setting a wedding date of 3rd July. Tyrone's puzzled when Jack and Vera deny giving him the puppy. Sally doesn't think that Marge Simpson is a suitable audition piece for Rosie - she has to give two diverse pieces. Craig tells Tommy and Angela that he dumped Rosie for being too possessive. Mike forsakes a day in bed with Penny for a round of golf with Fred. Rita and Ken admire Sally's dedication when she shows them a letter she intends sending out to local businessmen asking for help with Rosie's drama school fees. Sally...
Apr 25, 2004
In hospital, Sarah's beside herself with worry. Gail, Audrey and Todd try to calm her down. Todd's guilty thinking that all the grief he's given Sarah recently may be the cause. Sarah's bleeding has stopped and when the Midwife manages to locate the baby's heartbeat Sarah is overcome with relief. Todd hates himself when he admits to Eileen that for just a split second he thought it would be better if the baby had died as it would have sorted out all his problems. Rosie hides her love bite under a scarf and pretends to Sally that she's got a sore throat. Sally likens ...
Apr 25, 2004
Eileen wants to know from Karl what's going on and whether Todd is really gay or not. Karl won't be drawn but is delighted when Eileen lets slip that Todd is in love with him. Ashley comes clean with Fred and admits that he knew about Mike and Penny and that it's been going on for ages. Fred is hurt and upset. Vera tells Tyrone that Schmeichel has eaten one of her stockings and that one of the dogs has got to go or Tyrone will have to leave. Sally is horrified to discover Rosie's love bite and annoyed to hear that she's still going out with Craig. Angry Fred pays Mike...
Apr 27, 2004
Todd's mortified at what he's done. Karl tries to reassure him but Todd's totally confused. Sally bans Rosie from seeing Craig, insisting that she concentrates on her forthcoming audition. Les receives a letter from his solicitor saying that his Decree Absolute will come through on 9th May. Todd collects Sarah from the hospital to take her home. Sarah's feeling optimistic about the baby and their future. Todd's feeling the pressure and can't bring himself to tell her the truth, that he's gay. Sally starts trying to drum up sponsors for Rosie's drama school fees. Ken's...
Apr 29, 2004
Chesney overhears Cilla making a date with Uncle Ronnie. Cilla threatens him that if he blabs to Les he'll end up back in a children's home. Cilla lies to Les saying that she's going to spend a few days with a girlfriend, Sandra. Claire tells Ashley they're having dinner with her mother. Ashley's nervous. Sally gets Rosie, dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz to perform "Somewhere over the Rainbow" for her and Kevin. Kevin is surprised at how good she is. Fiz spots Chesney on the Street looking upset when he should be at school. Todd calls round to see Karl at the...
Apr 29, 2004
Sally's mortified at what she's done. She tries to apologise but Rosie slams out of the house. Pouring her heart out to Craig, Rosie's devastated when he finishes with her saying that he snogged another girl called Lisa. To cheer Chesney up, Les arranges with Jack for Schmeichel the puppy to come and live with them. Kevin makes Sally see how selfish she's been. Sally insists that she only wanted the best for Rosie as she doesn't want her to end up stuck in a back-street terrace. Chesney's delighted to see Schmeichel again. Fiz worries about what Tyrone will say. ...
May 01, 2004
Cilla's back from her "friend's" house and Les is delighted. Fiz calls round with Chesney's washing but keeps quiet for his sake. Claire calls on Ashley and apologises for her mother's behaviour. Ashley's totally understanding, insisting that it's not her fault. Mike persuades Fred to have a round of golf with him. Fred agrees despite his misgivings. Kirk decides to tell Les the truth about Cilla. Fiz backs up the story. Chesney's frightened, but Les doesn't believe a word and thinks Fiz is simply jealous of their relationship. Fred and Mike bump into Dennis Stokes ...
May 02, 2004
Cilla keeps calm and states that Chesney is just making it up because she threatened Schmeichel. She nevertheless manages to make it clear to Chesney that he'd better alter his story. Les asks the others to leave him and Cilla alone while they discuss the situation. Cilla smiles, thinking she's over the worst. Fred tells Dennis Stokes that he's a lucky man but he's still sharp with Mike. Tim Marsden phones Candice and says his plane has landed and he'll be round to see her tonight. Cilla tells Les that Ronnie is just a friend but he's not fooled and tells Cilla to ...
May 02, 2004
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May 04, 2004
Les is forced to make a decision regarding Chesney's future. Fred makes enquiries about setting up internet access. Mike and Charlie agree a deal to re-open the factory quickly.
May 06, 2004
Chesney settles in at Les' house. Nick delivers alcohol to the salon flat in preparation of the party. He gives Maria a cheap necklace as a present and she attempts to hide her disappointment. They begin to worry that not enough invites to the party have gone out. Vera and Jack argue about having cauliflower cheese for dinner and Jack makes a quick getaway to the Rovers for a hotpot. Fiz visits Chesney and is annoyed to find him cooking and cleaning for Les while he watches the TV. She worries about Les taking proper care of her brother. Mike gives the factory girls ...
May 08, 2004
Katy has been worrying about what Karl implied the night before so arranges to meet him in the café to talk about it. Karl laughs it off insisting it was a joke and nothing is going on. Katy is still suspicious. Mike thanks the factory girls for their hard work and sticking with him. The girls are pleased to be back. Jack and Vera bicker in Roy's Rolls about not appreciating each other. Maria announces her engagement to a shocked Claire and Candice. Todd and Sarah join Karl and Katy in the cafe, Katy looks for any signs of an affair between the boys but they seem ...
May 09, 2004
Karl phones Todd and is flustered when Sarah answers. Martin feels insecure with Katy and asks if she is annoyed with him leaving the party early, she assures him that everything is great between them, she's just worried about exams. Fred reminisces about being young with Claire and Ashley. Katy tries to find out if Sarah suspects anything but she just gushes about the wedding and plans that evening with her mum to shop for Bethany's dress. This answers Katy's question. The factory girls tease Janice about Les when he asks her for a drink in the Rovers. Chesney ...
May 09, 2004
Todd bundles Karl and his clothes into Bethany's room just as Sarah walks in. She is not feeling well and doesn't suspect a thing. As Todd attempts to hide their wine glasses, Sarah heads for Bethany's room to get her a clean top. Todd panics and smashes a wine glass cutting his finger and drawing her away from Bethany's room. Fiz collects Chesney from Les's house, he's staying with her for the night to enable Les to go out with Janice. Kirk is disappointed as hoped to get her all to himself. As Sarah eventually goes into her bedroom for a lie down, Karl makes a run ...
May 11, 2004
Sarah feels that something is not quite right between her and Todd. Les excitedly tells Kirk about his kiss the night before and asks Kirk to go out tonight so he has the place to himself. Karen and Fiz quiz Janice over what happened the night before. Todd is walking on eggshells at work petrified that Katy may have told Martin. Janice confesses to Karen about her kiss and Les. She thinks it was a mistake so she makes arrangements with Les to go round that evening to tell him so. Les thinks he is on a promise and looks forward to the night ahead. Katy is still playing...
May 13, 2004
Audrey goes round to see Sarah and Todd and offers them a hand with paying for the wedding as she wants them to have a special day. Sarah is delighted. Janice sneaks out of Les' house after their night of passion, much to Kirk's surprise. Claire is planning a fancy meal for Ashley but Fiz believes it is for her. Claire is getting increasing fed up of living in the flat and being the only one to clear up. Kevin has a go at Sally for neglecting Sophie as she complains that Sophie went to Tyrone for help with her spelling instead of her own mother. Ashley continues to ...
May 15, 2004
A furious Claire returns from Ashley's house to find Fiz and Kirk emerging from her bedroom and the flat in a complete tip. Todd guiltily breaks down in tears as Sarah asks if she has upset him. He assures her that he is just overwhelmed with the baby, wedding etc., Sarah comforts him. Dennis Stokes and Stacy plan her first meeting with Fred as "Orchid Pattaya". Candice and Fiz are delighted to come home to a clean flat but that soon changes to fury as they realise that Claire has dumped all the dirty dishes and rubbish in their beds. A row blazes and erupts between ...
May 16, 2004
Shelley reminds Bev that she is going out on a date with Charlie that night. Bev becomes slightly cautious but Shelley thinks that she is just being over-protective. Ashley catches Fred eating a full English breakfast and asks whether his fitness drive is over or not. Ashley is worried but Fred explains that you can't change who you are. Sophie is plotting with Rosie to stop Sally going swimming with her and Rosie doesn't want her to go to parents' evening either. They ask Kevin to help but he says that she is only doing it because she cares. Claire, Fiz and Candice ...
May 16, 2004
Fred proudly introduces Orchid to the regulars at the pub. Shelley is upset that Charlie stood her up. Fiz, Maria and Audrey attempt to warn Candice off Tim. Sally is delighted by a good report at Rosie's school parents' evening.
May 18, 2004
Ashley questions Fred about Orchid Pattaya and how much it is costing him. He says that Fred will get hurt and asks him to be careful. Orchid is working on a market stall, seemingly her normal job, and Dennis Stokes suggests they get what they can off Fred. Sunita says that what Bev did to Shelley was awful and that she needs to speak to Charlie. Shelley is not going to chase after him though. Deirdre tips Charlie off about giving Shelley flowers as an apology. Bev says to Shelley that she won't let Charlie mess her about but Shelley thinks it's because he dumped her....
May 20, 2004
Ashley tells Fred that Orchid Pattaya is after his money. Fred is off his food and Claire thinks he may be in love. Betty and Harry think that Shelley has stayed the night with Charlie. They try to cover up for her but Ciaran tells Bev who says she couldn't care less. Charlie offers to make toast for Shelley. They decide to spend the day together. Martin wants a private word with Todd. Gail and Sarah leave them to chat. Ashley is worried that Fred may propose to Orchid as he has done it many times before. Martin tells Todd that he is willing to help with the baby ...
May 22, 2004
Sarah is surprised when Todd suddenly has to leave the flat. Claire suggests that Ashley lay off Fred for a while. Ashley tells Fred the problem is because they don't know Orchid Pattaya. Todd goes to see Karl and says that he has been thinking about him. Shelley tries to find out who Bev has been out with. Bev won't say as she doesn't need Shelley's approval. Todd is confused about Karl and Sarah. Karl tells him it is down to him. Hayley and Roy take Amy out for the day. Blanche is not happy with Tracy for this. Ashley and Claire cook for Fred and Orchid. Gail and ...
May 23, 2004
As Todd's news that he's gay sinks in, Sarah's in a state of shock. Todd confesses to his affair with Karl and Sarah becomes angry. Fred's worried that Ashley has upset Orchid Pattaya. Emily's impressed when Norris talks to Chesney's dog, Schmeichel over the wall and manages to quieten him down. Sally tells Rita how she dreamt that Rosie was the youngest person from Weatherfield to attend Oxford University. Sally decides that Rosie is going to private school to fulfil her potential and she gets the literature on Oakhill School but Kevin's opposed to the idea. Dennis ...
May 23, 2004
Sarah tells Gail about Todd's homosexual affair, leading to a dramatic showdown with Eileen out on the street. Harry has bad news for the Peacocks, while Fred pops the question to Orchid.
May 23, 2004
Gail's furious with Nick for not telling her of his suspicions about Todd. Eileen overhears Les and Patrick slagging off Todd, calling him a pansy. Todd's upset that Jason's avoiding him. Ashley and Claire set Fred up and take him to the market where Orchid Pattaya works. Fred's devastated when he realises that she and Dennis Stokes were ripping him off, that her real name is Stacy Hilton and she's never even been to Thailand. Sarah's grateful when Katy calls. Katy feels guilty as she knew about Todd and Karl long before Sarah but she keeps quiet. Norris and Emily ...
May 27, 2004
Eileen tells Jason that they should support Todd but he refuses to listen. At the cab office, Eileen unburdens herself to Steve. Audrey tries to reassure Sarah that she will love the baby when it is born, even if the relationship was a sick joke. Later Martin and Gail help Sarah clear the flat as she is moving back home. Todd appears but Martin throws him out. Fred admits that he was wrong to Claire and Ashley. Later in the Rovers, Fred apologises and thanks Harry for his help as Inspector Flagg. Fred asks for it to be kept secret. Fred then upbraids Mike for ...
May 27, 2004
Fiz and Janice explain to Chesney that if he doesn't go to school the social worker will put him back in care. Sarah goes to see the Vicar to cancel her wedding. She pours her heart out to him, but when he suggests she should try and forgive Todd she becomes angry. Les and Chesney, who's playing truant again, are watching TV when Viv Wright, the social worker, calls round. She's concerned that Cilla has gone and says she'll have to look into Chesney's case. Jason turns up to collect his stuff. Todd pleads with him to hear his side of the story. Eventually Jason ...
May 29, 2004
Todd's fretting about never seeing his baby or Bethany. Fiz finds out about the visit from the social worker and blames herself for not being there and taking better care of Chesney. Steve tells Karen that he's got someone interested in buying Eileen's house. Karen's delighted but Steve feels guilty and doesn't know how he's going to tell Eileen. Fiz gets a call from Viv Wright the social worker. She's terrified they're going to try and take Chesney away. Les blames Norris for shopping them to Social Services. Norris denies it but Les refuses to listen. Tracy ...
May 30, 2004
The factory girls are surprised when Mike introduces Underworld's latest recruit - his nephew Danny. Katy pleads with Martin for forgiveness. Fiz tries to impress Chesney's social worker.
May 30, 2004
Sarah goes into labour prematurely and is rushed to hospital in agony. Danny uses his charm to get the staff to work harder. Martin softens towards Katy. Fiz and Les learn good news about Chesney.
May 30, 2004
Todd despairs when Sarah's family refuse to let him near her as she gives birth to their baby. Danny's first day at the factory ends in violence. Shelley and Charlie get back on track.
Jun 01, 2004
Sarah refuses to let Todd see their son in the neonatal unit. Danny becomes the centre of several ladies' attentions. Sally researches methods of increasing profits at the garage.
Jun 03, 2004
Todd and Sarah are grief-stricken by the death of their newborn son. Katy's attempt to support Martin fail miserably. Danny strikes a deal with Blanche. Fred encourages Ashley to treat Claire.
Jun 03, 2004
Martin feels powerless to help Sarah in her hour of need. Danny takes Sunita out to dinner. Sally's interference in garage business shows no sign of abating. Maya tantalises Dev with her choice of outfit.
Jun 05, 2004
Sunita's hopes for a future with Danny are dashed when a face from his past turns up. Katy offers to help Martin following his attack on Karl. Tommy has enough of Sally's demands.
Jun 06, 2004
Emotions run high at Number 8 and Sarah refuses to attend Billy's funeral. Danny offers an apology to Sunita, while Frankie wants to salvage their marriage. Les has a proposition for Janice.
Jun 06, 2004
As the Platts bury baby Billy, Todd feels unable to stay away from his son's funeral. Patrick's birthday outing leads to a reunion for Les. Danny attempts to convince Frankie of the delights of the North.
Jun 08, 2004
When Shelley cancels a date with Charlie, Bev capitalises on his fury. Janice is delighted to see Leanne back in Weatherfield. Sarah banishes Todd from her life.
Jun 10, 2004
Bev's hung-over and hating herself for sleeping with Charlie. Charlie phones and they agree to keep it quiet from Shelley. Upbeat Shelley announces that she's going to take Charlie out for dinner by way of an apology for cancelling him last night. Bev's guilt-ridden. Vera tells Dev that she won't be using the Corner Shop anymore if he continues to employ gay people - i.e. Todd. Norris drives Rita mad as he's convinced that there's a ghost in the stockroom of The Kabin. Todd goes back to work at the shop but Dev insists he must have a couple of weeks off as ...
Jun 10, 2004
Part 2 / As Bev explains to Shelley that she slept with Charlie, Shelley is disbelieving. Shelley asks Charlie for his version of events and he categorically denies it. Leanne calls in the salon and gets her hair done by Maria. She unwittingly tells Leanne all about Nick's ex-wife, calling her a common tart. Steve apologises to Eileen for not telling her about the house sale. Eileen's dejected but forgives him. Norris, Blanche, Emily and Rita play dominoes. Norris is intrigued to hear that Vera Lomax died in the Mission Hall on the site of The Kabin's stockroom. He's ...
Jun 13, 2004
Bev again tries to persuade Shelley that she's telling the truth about Charlie but to no avail. Shelley tells her she wants her out by the end of the day. Vera thinks Jack should take more exercise. Maria tells Nick that he must stay away from Leanne. Nick assures her that he will. Shelley apologises to Charlie for ever doubting him and explains that she's throwing Bev out. Charlie's relieved although quietly guilty. Norris is totally convinced that the ghost of Vera Lomax is lurking in the stockroom of The Kabin when a box falls on his head and the kettle fuses. He ...
Jun 15, 2004
Shelley and Charlie are in a good mood after a night of passion. Roy tells Hayley he'll have a surprise for her later on. Dev finds out that not all his medical results had come through and he has to go to the doctors for the remainder. Vera explains her exercise bike plan to Jack. She wants him to ride the equivalent distance to Cleethorpes (where they had their honeymoon) and back. Both Tracy and Roy receive their Decree Absolutes and they're now divorced. Dev tells Maya that all was fine with the second set of tests but he isn't telling her the truth. Norris ...
Jun 19, 2004
Sunita pours her heart out to Shelley about Dev's possible cancer. With Fred away in Brighton, Shelley's short-staffed. In desperation she agrees to take Leanne on behind the bar. Leanne's delighted. Dev finally tells Maya about his test results. He's relieved when Maya asserts she still wants to marry him and will stick by him whatever the outcome. Fred returns from Brighton bringing Liz with him. He's promised her a bar job and a room in the Rovers. He sacks Leanne and Shelley's livid. Rita offers Leanne a job in The Kabin covering for Norris' holiday. Leanne ...
Jun 20, 2004
Part 1 / Janice asks Leanne to nick some fags for her from The Kabin. Leanne refuses so she asks Les to get her some instead. Sally hands out name badges at the garage plus £50 to Tyrone and a baseball cap with a gold star on it signifying he's "Employee of the Month". Tyrone's delighted. Karen's fuming about Liz's return, convinced she's trying to get closer to Amy. Audrey's delighted when she receives a letter from the Council saying they're going to be erecting the "Alf Roberts Memorial Fountain". As Sunita continues to nurse Dev, she confesses to Shelley that she ...
Jun 20, 2004
Although pleased that Cilla's back, Chesney's angry that she didn't bother to tell him where she was going. Cilla admits she's been at Uncle Ronnie's house again. Proud Les tells everyone that he and Janice are back together. Liz calls to see Tracy and enjoys cooing over her granddaughter Amy. Sally pulls the pornographic calendar off the garage wall and replaces it with "motto of the day". Tommy and Tyrone are sick of her interference. Audrey proudly tells Betty she's been for a photo-shoot at the Town Hall as they're doing an article on Alf's fountain. Betty thinks ...
Jun 26, 2004
It's Steve's thirtieth birthday and he insists he doesn't want to celebrate it. Karen's unimpressed when he opens a card which reads "To Daddy from Amy". Steve's amused when he sees the posters of himself as a baby dotted all over the Street. Sally apologises for over-stepping the mark at the garage and suggests to Kevin they go out for a meal. Kevin's pleased. Rita realises she's forgotten to enclose Sally's garage flyers in with the papers so pays David £10 to deliver them by hand. David shoves them in a bin. Audrey's delighted to see her picture in the Gazette. ...
Jun 27, 2004
Sally's furious to find the garage flyers blowing all over the Street. Rita apologises but points out that she should have paid for a proper advert in the paper. Les brings Schmeichel the dog round to cheer Chesney up. Les explains to Chesney that Cilla's gone now and he's living with Janice instead. Chesney's disappointed. Karen's still furious with Steve and to get her own back goes on a shopping spree. She accuses Liz of purposely scuppering her birthday plans for Steve but Liz denies it. Kirk talks to Chesney, explaining that he's better off with Les, who cares ...
Jun 27, 2004
Dev notices that Sunita seems worried and preoccupied but when he questions her she refuses to be drawn. Les desperately wants Janice back but she refuses to continue their relationship until he's properly got shut of Cilla. Frankie clocks how good-looking Karen is and mentions to Danny that the girls should wear hairnets for health and safety reasons. Danny takes Frankie to Roy's Rolls for lunch. When Frankie leaves a £5 tip, Vera can't believe her luck and her opinion of Frankie soars. Cilla and Janice have a slanging match in the Street. Fiz acts as referee. ...
Jun 27, 2004
Shelley comforts Sunita and offers to buy her a pregnancy tester. Martin and David return from Wales. Martin's pleased to have got his job back at the hospital. Chesney, in tears, tells Les how much he misses Cilla. The factory girls are fed up that they've got to wear hairnets. They blame Karen for it as she was lippy with Frankie. Emily, Rita, Norris, Blanche and Betty agree to hold a demonstration to make the council sit up and listen. Martin intends to patch things up with Katy. He comes clean with Sarah telling her how Katy knew long ago about Todd and Karl. ...
Jun 29, 2004
Nick tells Maria that he's up for promotion and might be offered the job of running the new Nottingham branch. Maria's not very keen. Danny confesses to Mike that he might have got Sunita pregnant. Sarah's hurt to discover Gail knew about Katy's secret too and didn't bother to tell her. Gail explains they just wanted to protect her. Katy's upset that Martin's chosen his family over her. Angela tries to comfort her. Frankie invites Vera round for a coffee realising that she's a good source of gossip. Sunita does her pregnancy test which proves negative. Although she ...
Jul 01, 2004
Danny gets a shock when Vera lets herself into No.7 to start her cleaning job. Hayley's flattered when Leanne asks her to join them for a birthday drink. Leanne shows Candice a mucky birthday card she's received. She lies saying it's from Nick. Candice tells Maria who's furious. Nick denies he sent it. Audrey's incandescent when she sees a full page spread of Emily in the Gazette going on about her anti-memorial fountain campaign. Frankie fishes for information from Sunita and finds out that she's not pregnant. Frankie's pleased. Later she tells Danny who's hugely ...
Jul 03, 2004
Leanne puts on an act and apologises to Maria and invites her and Nick to her birthday do. Maria's taken in and agrees to go. Gail's upset at the thought of Nick moving to Nottingham. Candice is excited when Audrey suggests that when Maria's gone she might be promoted. Dev arrives back from his hospital tests. Sunita's sympathetic wanting to know how it's gone but Maya makes it clear that she's just the girl who works in the Corner Shop and should keep her nose out. Frankie shows Danny the details of some big houses in Cheshire that she wants to look at. Danny ...
Jul 04, 2004
Part 1 / Leanne persuades Nick she needs an urgent word in private. She asks him to call round to the flat later. Blanche, Norris, Rita and Betty prepare for their protest. Deirdre's worried about putting her job on the line. Danny relents and tells the girls that the hairnets are no longer compulsory. Maria makes Nick promise to have nothing more to do with Leanne. Jack gets a women's bowling team together, calling them the Rovers Ravers. Hayley, Eileen, Janice, Fiz, Sonia and Shelley make up the team. Frankie's worried when her old flame Vinny Evans turns up. Vinny ...
Jul 04, 2004
Danny's furious to find Vinny Evans in his house. He threatens to kill him but Frankie implores him to leave him alone. Announcing he's going to the Rovers, Danny tells Frankie to decide who she wants: him or Vinny. Leanne's delighted to see Phil Mason again and explains to Janice that he's been in prison for three months for smuggling booze and cigarettes, but she really likes him. Sunita's upset, explaining to Shelley that she still doesn't feel well. Shelley thinks she should go to the doctors. Deirdre sneaks Rita, Blanche, Norris and Betty into the Town Hall ...
Jul 06, 2004
Frankie pours her heart out to Eileen about her life with Danny and her affair with Vinny Evans. When Frankie starts to cry, Eileen's bemused but sympathetic. Desperate to win Maria back, Nick suggests they bring the wedding forward and marry as soon as possible. Maria's tempted. Betty's given the all clear and is discharged from hospital. Blanche is frustrated when Betty says that she's not doing any more campaigning. Dev's relieved when he gets the results of his colonoscopy tests and it's all clear. Deirdre's smarting after a telling-off from her manager for her ...
Jul 08, 2004
Nick tries to persuade Maria to give them another chance but she's adamant that it's over. Cilla poisons Chesney against Janice in order to worm her way back in with Les. Vera's mortified when she burns a hole with the iron in one of Frankie's designer blouses. She insists that Tyrone takes her into Manchester to get another one. Candice tries to comfort Maria, telling her that she's better off without Nick. Dev takes Sunita to the doctors. The doctor confirms that Sunita is not pregnant but can't explain the fainting and blurred vision. They run some tests. Maya ...
Jul 10, 2004
Maya changes tactics and apologises to Dev for disbelieving Sunita. Janice moves her things into No.5. Chesney's pleased when she tells him that it's still okay for him to see his mum. Jack rallies the ladies bowling team together and gives Kirk a job as his assistant. Cilla calls round to No.5 and brings Schmeichel with her as part of her plan to win Chesney round and keep him on side. The Rovers Ravers bowls team practise at the bowling green on the Red Rec. Hayley proves to be very good but the rest are terrible. Jack realises that he's got his work cut out. Maya's...
Jul 11, 2004
Les and Janice explain to Chesney that No.5 is his home too but Cilla isn't welcome. Sarah decides that it's time she got on with her life and goes back to work at the café. To Dev's surprise, Maya insists he accompany Sunita to the doctors. While they're gone she gets a copy of Sunita's flat key made. Les is fed-up to find his next fare is Cilla who wants running to Chorlton. Cilla pretends she's got an interview. Doctor Patel tells Sunita that she needs to see a consultant endocrinologist for further tests. When Dev insists he'll pay for her to go privately, Sunita ...
Jul 11, 2004
As Cilla moves in to kiss him, Les suddenly realises what's going on. He tells her to behave herself and drives her back to Coronation Street. Sunita and Maya arrive back from their shopping trip. Maya's on cloud nine but Sunita's depressed. Dev whispers to Sunita that he's made her a private appointment with the consultant. Maya wonders what they're whispering about. Les allows Cilla into No.5 to look after Chesney who's supposedly poorly. Janice is furious to find her there and throws her out. Roy buys Hayley an old globe and suggests they should travel the world. ...
Jul 13, 2004
The estate agent calls to tell Danny that there's an offer on his house of £5,000 under the asking price. Danny says it isn't good enough. Frankie tells Vera that they're going house-hunting together. Danny tells Mike he needs the day off as he has some unfinished business and that if Frankie calls, to say he's out with clients. When Sarah's insistent she wants to work in the salon, Audrey points out there isn't a vacancy but Sarah reckons that Candice wants to leave. Cilla goes round to No.5 and turns on the charm again with Les. He starts to weaken but Cilla's ...
Jul 15, 2004
Sarah hands her notice in at the café. Audrey voices her concerns to Gail about Sarah working in the salon, but Gail insists that she must put Sarah before Candice. Under pressure, Audrey agrees to let Sarah do a month's work experience. Sarah's delighted. Dev admits to Maya that he's paying for Sunita's private medical care. Maya hits the roof and proceeds to throw tins at Dev. She cites Sunita as the reason Dev wants to cancel their wedding. Danny gets Hayley to go out and buy a dress for Frankie as an anniversary present. Hayley buys a gorgeous dress. Frankie can ...
Jul 17, 2004
Maya's incensed when Dev says he's taking Sunita to the hospital again. Frankie's still convinced it was Danny who beat up Vinny Evans but Danny denies it. Roy and Hayley prepare to go on holiday in their camper van. Roy gives Leanne a job in the café. Maya thinks Sunita must be pregnant and that Dev's taking her to hospital for an abortion. Sunita's shocked when she finds out that she has a brain tumour (prolactinoma) which is treatable, but the scan has also shown up a cerebral aneurysm. In the worst case she could die. Danny admits to Mike that he was in Essex on ...
Jul 18, 2004
Part 1 / Rosie pleads with Sally to let her stay at Weatherfield High. As Danny and Frankie argue over Vinny Evans and who was responsible for his beating, Vera's intrigued. Sarah starts her work experience at the Hair Salon. She arrives late and leaves early. Audrey's not impressed. Sarah explains to Candice that one day the business will be hers. Dev persuades Todd to work in the shop to give Sunita the afternoon off as she isn't well. Vera starts being abusive to Todd over the counter but Dev threatens to bar her. Vera shuts up and Todd's grateful to Dev. Sally ...
Jul 18, 2004
Part 2 / Furious Maya accuses Dev and Sunita of conducting an affair behind her back. Dev and Sunita try to explain the truth to her but she refuses to listen, accusing Sunita of being pregnant with Dev's child and having an abortion. Eventually Sunita tells her that she's got a brain tumor. Maya's astounded and as the news sinks in she's mortified, wishing the ground would swallow her up. Frankie insists on viewing expensive houses with Danny. Danny's uncomfortable knowing he's used the money from the house sale to buy into Underworld. Shelley cons Liz and Ciaran ...
Jul 20, 2004
Dev tells Maya that together they must look after Sunita. Maya agrees through gritted teeth. Sarah and Candice continue to bicker in the Salon. Sarah's hurt when Audrey says she's sending Candice on a hairdressing course as she expected Audrey to choose her. Sally suggests they all go to a museum for the day. Rosie says she'd rather stick pins in her eyes. The factory girls are impressed when they meet Jamie and enjoy flirting with him. Kevin's furious with Sally when she ruins the deal he's got with Street Cars and Dev cancels their account. Maya feigns concern for ...
Jul 22, 2004
Frankie's worried about Jamie. Danny agrees to try and talk to Vinny Evans and persuade him to drop the charges. Rosie brags about her new friend Keisha-Camille's house. Sally says she's common. Sally has to grovel to Dev to win back the Street Cars business. She promises Kevin that she'll consult him first in the future. Blanche pegs out Amy's washing and has a go at Tracy who's sunbathing in the back yard, accusing her of tampering with her jigsaw. Frankie visits Jamie in the police station. Jamie's distraught explaining he wanted to kill Vinny to stop him taking ...
Jul 24, 2004
Vinny Evans drops the charges against Jamie and Jamie's released from the police cells. Cilla turns up at No.5. Chesney naively thinks she's remembered his birthday which is tomorrow. Cilla covers and pretends he's right. Fiz can see she's lying. Danny's furious with Jamie for beating up Vinny. Jamie tries to explain why he did it. Frankie feels sorry for him. Sally tells Rosie that her friends are common and she'll have far better friends at Oakhill School. Upset Rosie slams out of the house. Cilla finds Les in the Rovers and turns on the charm. She tells him she'll ...
Jul 25, 2004
Vinny Evans drops the charges against Jamie and Jamie's released from the police cells. Cilla turns up at No.5. Chesney naively thinks she's remembered his birthday which is tomorrow. Cilla covers and pretends he's right. Fiz can see she's lying. Danny's furious with Jamie for beating up Vinny. Jamie tries to explain why he did it. Frankie feels sorry for him. Sally tells Rosie that her friends are common and she'll have far better friends at Oakhill School. Upset Rosie slams out of the house. Cilla finds Les in the Rovers and turns on the charm. She tells him she'll ...
Jul 25, 2004
Les, Cilla and Janice have a huge row. Cilla tries to convince Janice that she and Les were about to go to bed but Les explains what really happened. Danny manages to get a loan to pay for his 50% of Underworld. He and Mike shake on the deal. Katy babysits for Rosie and Sophie while Sally drags Kevin along to a small traders do to drum up more business for the garage. Janice tells Les that Chesney will have to go and live with Cilla otherwise she'll continue using him to worm her way back in. Les is upset, admitting that he loves Chesney and this is the only proper ...
Jul 27, 2004
Katy giddily anticipates a reconciliation with Martin. Janice regrets creating misery by sending Chesney away. Jamie invites Leanne to join him on a delivery errand.
Jul 29, 2004
Harry's nose is put out of joint when he finds that Jamie's been taken on as an errand boy at the factory. Mike assures him that his job's safe. Tracy invites herself and Amy into Ciaran's flat. She can't believe how tidy he is. He can't believe what a slattern she is. Maya tells Sunita how tired Dev is. Sunita insists that he must take a holiday. Under pressure, Dev agrees although he suspects Maya's behind the idea somehow. Emily's collecting jumble. Danny lets her have some seconds from the factory and Dev lets her put up a poster in the Corner Shop. Katy and ...
Jul 31, 2004
Janice is having a clear-out of Cilla's things to give to Emily for the jumble sale. She finds a Monopoly set at the back of a cupboard. Les insists they all have a game. Tracy calls round to Ciaran's flat for some peace and quiet. Ciaran gives her the spare key so she can let herself in whenever she wants. Jason's jealous of all the attention Eileen's lavishing on Todd. Eileen surprises him when she produces a box of mementos of his birth. Gail tries to comfort Sarah who's hurt and upset at Martin's betrayal. Martin books a week in Majorca for him and Katy. Ciaran ...
Aug 01, 2004
Tracy lets herself into Ciaran's flat to find that he's wearing a suit and she suggests he's seeing a woman. Ciaran says he has a business meeting. Mike asks Penny if she's having an affair with Ciaran - Penny denies it. Harry is not happy when he finds Jamie doing his job of cleaning at Underworld. Jamie tells Danny that he needs a proper job. Roy and Hayley return from their camper van holiday, stressed by the long journey. Hayley is mystified as to why Roy bought a railway signal while on holiday. Mike reads a text on Penny's mobile confirming a lunch date and ...
Aug 01, 2004
Fiz asks Hayley when she and Roy are off on their travels again. Hayley doesn't sound too keen on their camper van. Ciaran tells Tracy of his plans to go into the restaurant business with Penny and assures her that it's strictly business. Jamie tells Danny of his frustration at not having a proper job at Underworld. Harry goes to the factory to collect his last pay packet. Fred asks Mike if he's tackled Penny about her relationship with Ciaran. Mike assures Fred that it's purely business and tells him about the restaurant. Kevin is angry when he discovers that Sally ...
Aug 03, 2004
Cilla and Chesney move back with Les. Cilla tells Chesney to keep quiet about there being no money. Janice tells Leanne that she has left Les for good this time. Harry wakes up in Eileen's house nursing his hangover. Les tells Kirk about the money that Cilla has been left. Roy recommends that Harry takes a holiday. Mike again tells Penny not to go ahead with her business partnership with Ciaran. Jack gives a pep talk to the new "Rovers Ravers" bowls team. Hayley is the best bowler in the team and beats Sonia in an arm wrestling competition in the Rovers. Claire is ...
Aug 05, 2004
Fred urges Ashley to tell Joshua all about Maxine but Ashley refuses. Harry calls on Eileen to see if she will be joining him on his trip. Harry is upset when Eileen declines his invitation. As Les has given up his job, he tells Cilla to do the same. Cilla refuses, knowing full well that she doesn't have the money that she claims she has. Claire accepts that it's difficult for Ashley to tell Joshua about Maxine but talks to Ashley again. Ashley asks Claire to marry him. Sunita's exhausted after running the Corner Shop while Dev's been away on holiday but is really ...
Aug 07, 2004
Jamie drives Les, Cilla and Kirk to the tip to try and get back his old furniture. It's a Sunday, and the tip is locked up, but Les breaks in. When the police arrive Jamie drives off and Les, Cilla and Kirk have to walk home with a few sticks of old furniture they'd taken from the skips. They couldn't find any of Les's stuff. Fred urges Ashley to talk to Claire and sort things out. Maria chats to Claire about her reasons for turning Ashley down. Fred tries to persuade Claire to talk to Ashley. Penny is not happy when Tracy asks her why she has got cold feet about her ...
Aug 08, 2004
Part 1 / Ashley tells Rita how he proposed to Claire but she's decided to leave him. Rita's perplexed. Depressed Claire tells Rita how Ashley doesn't want her to interfere in Joshua's upbringing so she's left him. Jack gives the bowling team a pep talk but realises it's an uphill task. Rita urges Ashley to try and build bridges with Claire and not to throw away a chance of happiness. Ciaran's delighted when Penny turns up and tells him that the deal's on and gives him a cheque for £20,000. Tracy flirts with Ciaran and they end up kissing passionately. Roy buys Hayley ...
Aug 08, 2004
Part 2 / Sunita's shocked at Dev's revelation. She asks him if he still loves Maya and he admits that he does. Sunita's head's hurting and the added pressure of Dev's confession just makes her feel worse. She tells him to leave. Ashley pours out all his worries to Claire, that he's worried one day Joshua will want to find his real dad. Claire comforts him and they are reunited. Jack suggests that before the big match the bowling team should eat plenty of carbs and abstain from sex. Eileen pulls Joe the boiler man. They go back to Eileen's house together. Having just ...
Aug 10, 2004
Maya can sense that Dev's unhappy but he insists that he's fine. Ashley and Claire are happy to be back together. Rita's pleased for them. After a night of passion with Joe, Eileen's embarrassed when Jason and Todd appear for breakfast. Jason's appalled at his mum's one-night stand. Shelley tells Sunita how much Dev loves her. She's surprised when Sunita doesn't appear interested as she's convinced that she's not got long to live. Candice is back from her hairdressing course and Audrey lets her do Rita's hair. She's delighted with it. Sarah's jealous and fed-up of ...
Aug 12, 2004
Kevin takes in the DNA results but he's forced to snap back to reality when Sally arrives to take him to the pub so they're out of the way for Sophie's party.
Aug 14, 2004
Sunita's shocked when Dev shows her the trashed flat. Dev pays Tyrone and Kirk to clear everything out into a skip. Warren asks Candice out. She turns him down but later, having found out that he's a professional footballer, agrees to a date. Warren admits to Jamie he's been sacked by Brentford FC. Jamie tells Danny who wonders how he's going to break the news to Frankie. Audrey finally plucks up the courage and sacks Sarah from the salon. Sarah's devastated and Audrey feels terrible. Kirk and Tyrone are excited when they find a video in Dev's flat labelled "Tracy". ...
Aug 15, 2004
Dev supports Sunita as she prepares for her operation. Audrey tries to make amends to Emily. Danny forces Warren to confess the truth to Frankie. Kirk and Tyrone plan to watch the video of Tracy.
Aug 15, 2004
Dev waits anxiously at the hospital while Sunita undergoes brain surgery. Emily accuses Audrey of paying her council tax bill. Ciaran uses his newfound wealth to impress Tracy.
Aug 17, 2004
Dev escorts Sunita home from hospital but fears that he has jeopardised their relationship. Tracy decides to play a trick on Ciaran. Jamie arranges a job interview for Leanne.
Aug 19, 2004
Jamie ensures that Leanne has an eventful first day in her new job. Katy frets about receiving her exam results. Dev and Sunita share the news of their engagement. Roy worries about Ciaran's influence on Tracy.
Aug 21, 2004
Frankie's furious to discover that Leanne's stayed the night in Jamie's bed. She chucks her out the house. Martin's disapproving when Katy admits that she's lied to her dad about her exam results. Karen's delighted when Steve tells her that he's going to give her a "day of pleasure". Danny tells Frankie she's been too harsh with Leanne. Frankie apologises to her and they agree to start again. Maria gives Frankie all the dirt on Leanne saying that she's a slut and a drug addict. Norris, Emily, Blanche and Audrey play poker. Blanche wins. Roy apologises to Ciaran for ...
Aug 22, 2004
Part 1 / Danny, Frankie, Jamie and Warren are having breakfast. Jamie is angry at Frankie for interfering in his love life with Leanne. Karen and Steve set off to go shopping and he sets them a shopping challenge of each having to buy each other one big present as a surprise. Karen got Steve the biggest television in the world and she got gorgeous lingerie and jewellery. Todd comes out of the Corner Shop and he is being watched by Karl. Karl calls round to see how Todd is and is given a frosty reception from Eileen. He apologises to Todd and tells him how proud he is ...
Aug 22, 2004
Part 2 / Karen tells her father that she is not interested in what he has to say. He tells her that her mother is dying but she wants her father to leave. Charlie shows Ciaran the work that has been done in the restaurant. Ciaran decides he wants halogen lighting and wooden flooring, which Charlie says, will be very expensive. Mike goes to the restaurant to check what's going on because he is suspicious that Ciaran is going to rip Penny off, but Ciaran offers to show Mike his business plan. Mike's pleased that he has found out that Ciaran isn't planning to scam Penny....
Aug 24, 2004
Steve is shocked by the extent of Karen's pain as she confides in him about her unhappy childhood. Hayley, Sonia and Fiz prepare Jack's disguise for the bowls match. Charlie presents Ciaran with a quote for his work on the restaurant.
Aug 26, 2004
The Rovers Ravers are trying to think how to get the dress back from Frankie without Vera finding out. Vera is talking to Jack when Frankie enters with the dress telling Vera to get rid of it. Vera decides to cut up the dress and use it as dishcloths as a dismayed Jack watches on. Karen is back at work, seemingly unemotional, and the girls are concerned for her. They ask how her mother is and she tells them that she is dead. They are all shocked. Les and Cilla are packing their bags when Cilla sends Les upstairs, gives Chesney £10 and a note for Fiz, and tells him ...
Aug 28, 2004
Chesney has no food and is starving. Tommy invites Chesney to join them at their barbecue. Chesney is ravenous and is ramming food into his mouth. Dev leaves to go to Maya's flat to get his grandmother's ring back. Maya tells him that he can get it back if he sleeps with her, if not he will need to pay £2,000. Dev arrives back to Sunita's flat and gets down on one knee and gives her the ring. Sunita pulls back asking him how and when he got the ring and says that she won't wear the ring that he had given to another woman. Vera arrives looking for Jack. Disguised as "...
Aug 29, 2004
Sunita tells Dev that she will wear the ring after they get married but not as an engagement ring. Dev and Sunita leave the Corner Shop to go and buy a diamond engagement ring. Tommy gets the electric meter back on, asking Chesney if his mum leaves him on his own often. Tommy lets him keep a book he was reading about Freaks of Nature. Tommy bumps into Fiz and has a go for at her for leaving Chesney on his own. Fiz is furious with her mother. Fiz goes and sees Chesney. Karen asks Steve's opinion on whether to wear the red or the black dress to Sunita and Dev's ...
Aug 29, 2004
Dev and Sunita enjoy their engagement party, unaware that Maya is up to no good nearby. Steve grows increasingly concerned about Karen's erratic behaviour. Les and Cilla receive a frosty homecoming.
Aug 31, 2004
Katy and Martin bump into Tommy. Katy can't get away quick enough and she convinces Martin to get off her case about telling Tommy that she didn't pass her exams. Maya is practising Sunita's signature from the documents she stole. Sean pretends to read Eileen's palm but when Jason comes in his attention turns onto Jason. Fiz, Janice and Karen are having a cigarette outside Underworld when Danny comes out and threatens to dock their wages for not being in work. Karen gets emotional saying that her mum's funeral was yesterday. Danny offers her the day off but she tells ...
Sep 04, 2004
Steve is asleep on the chair. Liz comes and he thinks it's Karen, but there is still no word from her. Cilla and Les get Chesney up out his bed and drag him down stairs for a surprise. Tommy and Craig are outside with his quad bike and Tommy tells him that he can help with the service. Steve is still worried about Karen and asks Janice and Hayley if they have heard from her. They haven't so he phones her Aunty Eva to ask if she has heard anything. Ciaran has tried everyone he can think of for a loan for his restaurant with no luck. Fred asks Ciaran to do the lunches ...
Sep 04, 2004
Karen tells Steve that she has decided to go and visit her mother's grave. They go and she is upset because all her mother wanted was for her to be a good person. Ciaran invites Mike, Penny, Frankie, Danny, Sunita, Dev, Fred and Liz to a meal at the restaurant. Ciaran and Tracy arrive at the restaurant and it is really dusty and untidy. He persuades Tracy to tidy it up for the meal at night. Karen and Steve come in to the Rovers, Karen apologises to Liz for being insensitive towards Steve when she went missing for the day. Sunita moves all of her belongings into Dev's...
Sep 05, 2004
Part 1 / Penny is trying to get hold of Ciaran with no luck. Tracy stayed at Ciaran's flat and is running late but she was meant to pick Amy up from Roy and Hayley's flat. Karen gets up early and has made Steve some lunch and is doing some ironing. She heads to work and is waiting outside the factory and starts talking to Kelly Crabtree, a machinist at Underworld who is leaving today as she is getting married. Hayley and Janice arrive and offer Karen a cigarette but she refuses. Karen tells Kelly that she will buy her a drink at lunchtime in the Rovers. Kelly comments...
Sep 05, 2004
Karen is packing her designer things in to black bags telling Steve that it's not what you have it's the people in your life that matter. She goes to work and lets Sonia, Janice, Kelly and Hayley have a look through her stuff and pick what they want. Karen admits to Danny that she and the other girls have stolen knickers from the factory. Danny tells them that he is going to dock their wages and Janice warns Karen never to do something like that again. After work Karen invites Hayley and Roy round to her flat and they play scrabble. When Steve comes home, he can't ...
Sep 07, 2004
Karen and Steve are discussing the scrabble game. Karen came second because she cheated and took an 'A' from the bag when Roy and Hayley weren't looking. Karen apologises to Hayley saying that she should have come third and Hayley second. Sunita and Shelley return from shopping to find Jayesh Parekh, Sunita's brother, there. Jayesh says he's now married with a one-year-old daughter. Tracy bumps into Ciaran and apologises for interfering. They agree to meet up later. Sean arrives at Underworld and Danny tells him to make 210 pairs of knickers by the end of the day to ...
Sep 09, 2004
Karen goes for a walk to clear her head without her make-up on. Tracy bumps into Liz who asks her about leaving Amy with the Croppers again last night. Tracy gets Liz to look after Amy so she can go to the library to get information on inoculations. Jayesh Parekh phones Sunita telling her that her dad, Suresh Parekh, wants to meet up. She is nervous about going to meet her father and is devastated when he doesn't turn up and she leaves the park crying. Leanne starts flirting with Dev in the Corner Shop, turning the sign to "closed" and going to kiss him when Sunita ...
Sep 11, 2004
Karen is up early on a Sunday collecting for charity - Weatherfield General. Todd and Danny put in a tenner each. Sarah asks Ciaran for a job and he says agrees. Todd brings some sandwiches to Jason. Jason tells Sarah that it's nice to see her smiling. Kelly Crabtree is back after not getting married. Her husband-to-be slept with her chief bridesmaid after catching her with a cocktail waiter. Kelly asks Danny for her job back but is told she has been replaced by Sean. Leanne is still flirting with Dev. She tries to kiss him again, and he sacks her. Dev then explains ...
Sep 12, 2004
Steve's unnerved by Karen's reaction. He wishes that she'd shout and scream at him for going behind her back but Karen insists he's doing the right thing. Liz is concerned that Karen's on the edge of a breakdown and tells Tracy she's gone too far. Tracy's unrepentant. Ciaran's gutted when Gordon Venables, the environmental health inspector, points out that there's no hot water and his restaurant opening night might not go ahead. Charlie works flat out. The health inspector finally gives Ciaran the okay and McCarthy's restaurant opens. Penny's very impressed. Leanne ...
Sep 12, 2004
Karen flips and screams at Tracy to get away from Steve. He's delighted thinking that Karen has come to her senses. He leaves Tracy and Amy and follows Karen back home. Sarah starts as a waitress at McCarthy's. The opening night goes well although Ciaran's worried when Tracy doesn't show up and unimpressed when Jack, Vera, Tyrone and Kirk eat as much as they can because it's free. Rula thinks that Rita and Norris are an item and invites them to dinner. Norris is completely smitten with Rula and thinks she fancies him. Karen explains to Steve how she let her parents ...
Sep 14, 2004
Steve's glad that Karen seems to be back to her normal self. She throws a sickie and starts smoking again. Steve suggests that she goes shopping but Karen insists she visit her mother's grave instead to say goodbye. Ciaran's hurt that Tracy let him down on his opening night. Tracy promises to turn up this evening instead. Karen talks to her mother's grave and tells her that she intends to be the best possible wife to Steve. Steve's touched. Ciaran is offended by an article in the Gazette criticising his restaurant. Tracy turns up at McCarthy's and is rude to the ...
Sep 16, 2004
Steve's relieved when Karen admits that she isn't really pregnant but wants to start trying for a baby as soon as possible. Steve thinks it's too soon. Dev's shocked when he receives a solicitor's letter accusing him of discrimination against Leanne contrary to the Sex Discrimination Act. Ciaran's new restaurant is really struggling and Tracy's quick to point out that he'd be better to sell it and salvage something from the mess. Ciaran lies to Penny saying they've had a really busy lunchtime. When Sunita hears Leanne's story of how Dev sexually harassed her, she ...
Sep 18, 2004
Sarah promises to try and be civil to Todd and not to row in the Corner Shop. Dev agrees that she can keep her job. Dev's relieved when Sunita decides that she believes him and not Leanne. Todd persuades Jason to try and talk Sarah round so that he can still see Bethany. Jason tries but to no avail. Todd's depressed. Les hears that Dev has been sexually harassing Leanne and threatens to beat him up. Leanne manages to stop him in time. Hayley accuses Karen of only wanting a baby out of jealousy for Tracy and Amy. Sunita's taken aback when her father calls round. He ...
Sep 19, 2004
Sally insists on taking photos of Rosie in her new school uniform. Rosie's embarrassed. Candice is delighted when Audrey gives her some proper hairdressing scissors for her birthday, but upset that her mum's forgotten. Dev offers to try and talk to Sunita's parents and smooth things over but Sunita thinks it's pointless. As Jason gets ready for Candice's, Katy's and Fiz's birthday party, Sean eyes him up. Jason feels uncomfortable. Sarah and Katy decide to be friends again; as Sarah points out, Katy could be her stepmother one day. Rita and Norris go for dinner at ...
Sep 19, 2004
Rosie hates Oakhill School. David suggests that she lies and says she's being bullied. Jason takes Sarah back to No.11. They end up in bed where, after sex, they fall asleep. Eileen's delighted when Todd says his tutors have recommended he re-apply for Oxford University. Eileen, Todd and Sean go for a celebratory drink. Rosie lies to Kevin saying how she's being bullied at school because she's poor. Kevin's shocked when she says that her nickname is "Rosie the Refugee". At Rula's house, Bernie lets himself into Rita's room and climbs into her bed. Rita's horrified, ...
Sep 21, 2004
It's the morning after the party and as Sarah and Jason continue to sleep. Sally's determined that Rosie will return to Oakhill despite her bullying claims. It's the day of the tribunal and Dev is looking forward to rubbishing Leanne's sexual harassment claims. Todd can't believe his eyes when he walks into his brother's room and finds them in bed together. Devastated Todd throws Sarah onto the Street and a fight quickly breaks out between the brothers. Eileen tries to break them up but as the fight escalates Todd explodes, saying that he can no longer face life on ...
Sep 21, 2004
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Sep 23, 2004
Eileen speaks to Todd on the phone. He assures her that he's fine and living with an old school friend in London. Candice calls Sarah a nasty, evil two-faced cow for sleeping with Jason. Upset Sarah explains to Sunita how she ended up with Jason after the party. Fred frightens off the squirrels using Roy's football rattle. Dev visits Maya and warns her to leave both him and Sunita alone. He threatens to take legal action if she tries any more stunts. Eileen realises that she has to put Jason's feelings first if she wants him to stay so begrudgingly she asks Sean to ...
Sep 25, 2004
In her mission to get pregnant, Karen imposes all sorts of rules on Steve, including standing in front of an open fridge. Tyrone's delighted when Maria agrees to go to the cinema with him. Shelley tells Betty and Liz that Charlie will be moving in. They're disapproving. Jamie worries what lies Leanne might make up about him so he dumps her. Frankie tells Maya that she's got to stop thinking about Dev and Sunita and move on with her life. Maya tells Frankie that she's got a wedding to go to. Jamie regrets dumping Leanne and tries to make it up with her but Leanne's not...
Sep 26, 2004
Tracy shows a reporter from the Gazette into the Rovers. The reporter tells Liz she's won the glamorous granny competition which Tracy entered her for. Vera quizzes Tyrone over his date but Tyrone's embarrassed and plays it down. Karen takes a pregnancy test and is upset when it's negative. Shelley goes to find Charlie at the Builder's Yard. Charlie was expecting her and has lit some candles and has a bottle of wine waiting for her. She tells him that she wants him to move in. Charlie's pleased. Leanne regrets telling Jamie where to go and tries to win him round. ...
Sep 26, 2004
Tyrone's depressed about Maria. Jack tries to cheer him up. Kevin suggests to Sally they should celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with a posh meal. Sally thinks they'd be best to celebrate the anniversary of their second wedding rather than their first. Kevin's hurt by her attitude. Frankie enjoys telling Leanne that Jamie's replaced her with Maria. Liz complains to Fred about Charlie moving into the Rovers. Fred tries to have a word with Shelley but she's quick to slap him down pointing out that she's the manager. Karen decides she's going to go shopping...
Sep 28, 2004
Shelley, Charlie and Liz are finding that three's a crowd in the Rovers. Liz tells Charlie all about Jim being in prison and that he's the jealous type. Sarah and Martin discover they've got squirrels in the loft at No.8. Fred offers to lend them the rattle but Martin says he's already been on to Pest Control which will cost £165. Ashley feels guilty but Fred insists they keep quiet. Kevin's pleased when Sally changes her mind and agrees they should celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Fred's rattled when Tommy lets him know that he's aware the squirrels ...
Sep 30, 2004
Loved-up Charlie and Shelley discuss how he's going to manage without her while she attends a hen night in Bradford. Liz is annoyed when Shelley tells Charlie that he's in charge while she's away. When Shelley leaves, Charlie tells Liz that she's in charge as far as he's concerned. Sally's disappointed to find that Rosie's new friend Pippa from Oakhill School isn't at all posh. Martin's annoyed when he discovers the squirrels originally came from Fred's house. He makes Fred stump up the £165 it cost to get rid of them. Jason and Warren pull Shania and Helen, a couple ...
Oct 02, 2004
Liz threatens Charlie that she's going to tell Shelley the whole sordid story. Sophie wants a dog for her birthday. Sally's adamant that she's not having one. Frankie meets Maya in the Rovers for a lunch. Neither of them are pleased to see Leanne in there. Shelley arrives back from her hen night. She's eaten-up with guilt and explains to Charlie that how after a few drinks she kissed a man but that's all that happened. Charlie forgives her immediately explaining the same thing happened to him. Shelley's shocked as Charlie, lying through his teeth, tells her how Liz ...
Oct 03, 2004
Shelley throws Liz out of the Rovers. Charlie continues to lie to Shelley proclaiming himself the innocent party. Against Kevin's wishes, Sally tells Sophie that she can't have a dog. Sophie throws a tantrum saying how Rosie gets everything she wants whereas they barely notice her at all. Les is fretting that Cilla may be seeing Uncle Ronnie again. Fiz suggests they wait outside the bingo hall and then they'll know if she's seeing him or not. Liz descends on Karen and Steve saying that she's got nowhere else to stay. Maya and Frankie go for a pizza. Maya's pleased to ...
Oct 03, 2004
Steve's stunned when Liz explains how Charlie tried it on with her. It's Eileen's birthday and she gets a card from Todd but Jason's forgotten. Les apologises to Cilla for disbelieving her but Cilla's enjoying having the moral high ground for once and continues to act hurt. Liz asks Charlie to tell Shelley the truth but he refuses. Deirdre tells Liz how Charlie did the same kind of thing to Bev, who had to leave. Sean gives Eileen a silk scarf for her birthday. Jason tries to pass it off as a present from him. Patrick offers to chat up Cilla as a test to see if she ...
Oct 05, 2004
Les tells Cilla that they're meeting Patrick for a drink later. To try and entice her, he tells her that Patrick's loaded from his time working on the oil rigs. Ken's very touched when Deirdre surprises him with a weekend in Dublin for his birthday. Shelley offers Liz her job and home back explaining that Charlie's gone. Liz accepts but says that she's going to Brighton for a couple of weeks first. Charlie pleads with Shelley to give him another chance saying how nobody's ever meant this much to him before, but she doesn't trust him. Kirk explains to Fiz, Warren and ...
Oct 07, 2004
Karen's furious as Steve fusses over Amy. She threatens to phone social services but Steve stops her pointing out that they wouldn't be interested as Amy's with her father. Shelley's put-out when Fred introduces Violet Wilson, a new barmaid to the Rovers. Les is still in the doghouse with Cilla. He buys her a fake gold necklace to try and appease her but it gives her a rash. When Tracy refuses to collect Amy saying that she's going into town, Karen throws Amy's dirty nappy after her. Charlie's annoyed that Shelley wouldn't take him back and tells Jason he may pack up ...
Oct 09, 2004
Fred's unhappy to see Shelley back with Charlie. He tries to warn her that he's bad news but Shelley refuses to listen. Steve's enjoying looking after Amy. Karen insists that Steve gives her back to Tracy as soon as possible. Ciaran gears himself up to break the news to Penny that he's had to sell the business for £60,000 and therefore she's £10,000 down on her investment of £70,000. Sunita's delighted when Jayesh visits her bringing with him his daughter Jaya. When Penny turns up Tracy steps in and prevents Ciaran from telling her the truth. Ciaran's amazed when ...
Oct 10, 2004
Sunita's upset when Jayesh admits he won't be attending her wedding either as he doesn't want to upset their parents. When Candice hears that Warren's been accepted by Weatherfield County FC she decides she fancies him again. Jason's about to dump Candice but is shocked when she dumps him first. Dev takes Jayesh for a drink and accuses him of being a coward for not standing up to his parents. Ciaran's humiliated when Penny berates him for having a night off from the restaurant and calls him a waster. Sunita's delighted when Jayesh changes his mind and promises that he...
Oct 10, 2004
Ashley decides it's time to redecorate the lounge. He and Claire start stripping the old wallpaper. Jason tells Charlie that he's in love with Violet. Tracy assures Ciaran that she'll sign the contract as Penny King. Ciaran worries about the fraud they're about commit. Ciaran nervously waits for Mr Walker to arrive so they can sign the deal and he can get his cheque for £60,000. He's shocked when Mike and Penny unexpectedly arrive wanting a meal. Dev visits Sunita's parents to try and persuade them to change their minds about coming to the wedding but to no avail. Mr ...
Oct 12, 2004
Ken and Deirdre arrive back from Dublin. Charlie wonders if Les wants to buy a whirlpool bath off him. Sunita forgives Dev but wishes that he'd consulted her first. Tracy tells Ciaran that she's booked them two weeks in Spain and she's off into town to do some holiday shopping. Ciaran wonders if she'll still like him when the money's gone. Still decorating, loved-up Claire and Ashley dip their hands in the paint and print them on the wall. Ciaran tells Penny that he sold the restaurant for £30,000 and that he's keeping £10,000 for his hard work and expenses and she ...
Oct 14, 2004
Fred gives Ashley and Claire tickets to Paris as an engagement present. Fiz sets Maria and Tyrone up on a blind date to try to get them back together. Roy's worried when Charlie tells him that the café needs rewiring. As excitable Tracy prepares for their holiday, she tells Ciaran that they'll need a bigger place when she and Amy move in. Ciaran's flattered by her commitment and thinks that she really must love him. Sunita asks Frankie to tell Maya to stay away from them but she refuses. When Claire finally tells her mum that she and Ashley are engaged, Yvonne leaves ...
Oct 16, 2004
Claire calls her mum in an attempt to iron out their differences but to no avail. Claire's upset. Tracy collects her things from Ciaran's flat and returns his key. She's worried to learn that Penny is threatening to go to the police about their scam. Tracy goes round to No.1 and after a lot of persuasion and using Amy as a bargaining tool, Ken and Deirdre let her move back in. Maria buys Tyrone a doughnut as a thank-you for the previous night. He's made up. Ciaran begs Penny not to go to the police. When she ignores his pleas, Ciaran points out that he'll deny ...
Oct 17, 2004
Tracy tries to wriggle out of the whole sorry mess by telling Ken, Deirdre and Blanche that she had no idea what Ciaran was up to and as the innocent party she just got dragged in. Jason and Violet arrange to go clubbing. She invites her mates and he invites his. When Maria explains to Tyrone that he's just a mate and nothing more, he's crestfallen and decides not to go. Ken and Deirdre are appalled at Tracy's behaviour and the idea of her being sent to prison. Blanche puts in her twopennethworth and is shocked when Ken tells her to keep her nasty little, mouth shut. ...
Oct 17, 2004
After a night in the cells, Tracy's upset and scared at the thought of prison. Although Ken's angry he comforts her. Charlie has a job on at Gail's house building a cabin bed for Bethany. Deirdre pleads with Mike to get Penny to drop the charges for the sake of the love they once felt for each other. Mike softens and agrees to talk to her. Sean overhears and is amazed to learn that they were once an item. Fred gives Ciaran his job in the Rovers back just to annoy Mike and Penny. Jayesh turns down the offer of being Dev's best man, so Dev asks Mike instead. Shelley ...
Oct 19, 2004
Sean and Violet get the Rovers ready for Dev and Sunita's sangeet party. Shelley apologises to Charlie for being too needy and blames it on Peter for making her mistrustful of men. Charlie is understanding. Doreen, Ashley and Claire talk over their feelings for Maxine. Doreen's still upset saying she can't replace her daughter like Ashley can his wife. Dev and Sunita's sangeet party takes place. Sunita looks stunning in a white suit. Janice and Patrick start kissing much to Roy and Hayley's embarrassment. Dev's in the process of introducing Sunita to his parents, ...
Oct 21, 2004
Shelley's even more convinced that Charlie's having an affair with Gail when she finds Gail's mobile number in Charlie's pocket and a "Romantic Breaks" brochure with a note on it from Gail to Charlie. As Shelley has her final bridesmaid's sari fitting she confides in Sunita her suspicions about Charlie and Gail. Sunita refuses to believe it's true but Shelley's convinced. Jason has some free tickets to Prefects, a new club in town. He's put-out when Violet turns him down so invites Maria, Fiz, Tyrone and Kirk instead. Ciaran finds Violet looking glum. When he ...
Oct 23, 2004
Dev and Sunita's civil wedding ceremony takes place at Weatherfield Register Office with Roy and Hayley as witnesses. Ranjiv and Urmila Alahan proudly take pictures of their son as he prepares for his Hindu wedding ceremony. Les supplies Dev with a white horse called Jumbo for the wedding. Candice goes to watch Warren in his Weatherfield County FC trials. Warren's delighted when they offer him a place. Shelley puts a brave face on for Sunita's sake and keeps quiet about her foolish behaviour the night before. Jason and Violet agree to go out together. Ciaran escorts ...
Oct 24, 2004
The Hindu wedding goes ahead. Mena finally forgives Sunita and accepts Dev into the family. Gail's still annoyed with Shelley for her unfounded accusation and hopes to get an apology. Shelley apologises to Charlie promising that she'll never mistrust him again but Charlie's unforgiving. Jamie invites Leanne to stay for the night and gets Warren to invite Candice but Danny puts the kibosh on it. Shelley spots Maya in the congregation and sets off to throw her out. Mike, who's Dev's best man, and Penny decide to put their differences behind them and make up. Dev's ...
Oct 24, 2004
Dev and Sunita are independently questioned by the police. All the wedding guests are in a state of shock. The police accuse Sunita of marrying three illegal immigrants, saying that her marriage to Dev is bigamous. She's shocked when shown marriage certificates all containing her signature. Both Dev and Sunita realise that Maya must be behind the whole travesty but neither can prove it. Sunita's shown a bank account containing £6,000. They accuse her of taking £1,000 for each illegal marriage. Violet messes Jason about and cancels their date. Jason's very downhearted....
Oct 26, 2004
Sunita's up in court on charges of assisting unlawful immigration and bigamy. She pleads not guilty and a date is set for the trial. When they refuse her bail, Sunita's devastated, as is Dev and all her friends. Danny buys the factory girls a top of the range sewing machine, a Silver Stitcher. They decide to have sewing races to decide who gets to use it. Canny Danny's pleased his plan to increase output has worked but Kelly clocks his smug expression. Dev visits Sunita in prison. She's inconsolable, blaming him for her predicament. Dev's very upset. Audrey has a go ...
Oct 28, 2004
Mike gives Dev a talking to and makes him realise he's got to stay calm and help the police for Sunita's sake. Maya turns up at the Corner Shop. She goads Dev until he snaps. He tells Maya he'd like to kill her. Maya makes sure Sonia is in earshot and therefore a witness. Candice continues to shows off about Warren, her footballer boyfriend. Maria's sick of hearing it and accuses her of thinking she's Victoria Beckham. Maya tells the police how Dev's behind the whole bigamy and immigration case and only went out with her to obtain the legal knowledge he needed to set ...
Oct 30, 2004
Dev visits Sunita in prison. Depressed Sunita explains how Maya's visit was to gloat. Dev is furious. Kelly continues to flirt with Danny and is spotted by Janice. The sewing race starts, although as soon as Danny leaves, everyone stops. Frankie surprises Danny and they have a romantic rendezvous. Sunita suggests that Dev doesn't visit again - Dev is distraught. Shelley tells Liz that she and Charlie are back together, Liz is shocked. Maya lies to Frankie about feeling sorry for Dev and Sunita but Frankie feels uneasy about the conversation. Hayley walks in on Kelly ...
Oct 31, 2004
Charlie makes a pass at Liz. The factory girls make Kelly feel uncomfortable. Sonia makes a point of making her feel unwelcome. Angela warns her to keep out of the Rovers. In a crisis meeting, Frankie remembers the cab driver's son had joined the army. Eileen thinks they will be able to find him from that. Eileen, Fiz, Kirk and Patrick joke about the bath "love tub" that Les has bought for Cilla. Liz tells Betty and Deirdre that she is not happy about Charlie. Betty discusses with Shelley whether Charlie is really the right man for her. Danny finds Kelly by herself at...
Oct 31, 2004
Cilla recruits an old flame to install her new bath. Karen is unhappy that Liz has descended on her home. With the exception of Hayley, Kelly is snubbed by her colleagues at the factory.
Nov 02, 2004
Cilla promises to make it up to Les for not christening the whirlpool the previous night. Mena arrives at Dev's flat. She urges a helpless Dev not to give up hope. Mena meets with Tom Duggan. The factory girls go for a drink in the Rovers during their lunch where Janice announces that Kelly has the hots for the boss man. She betrays Hayley by making this announcement. Kelly slams her pint down and leaves the Rovers. Kelly heads back to the factory. She disturbs Jamie lifting money from the petty cash box. She is disappointed that Danny is not there and returns to her ...
Nov 04, 2004
Danny feels guilty about yesterday. Frankie is suspicious. Sophie seems unimpressed with her birthday present - a guinea pig. Blanche announces to Tracy, Deirdre and Ken that they are going on a television game show Top of the Tree. Ken appears unenthusiastic. A hopeless Dev and alarmed Mena are shocked to hear from Frankie that Maya is leaving the country. Norris and Emily complain about the disturbance the bath caused last night. Dev tries to persuade the police to arrest Maya. He tells them that Maya plans to leave the country. Policemen take Walid Aziz, one of the...
Nov 06, 2004
With Karen out of the way, Steve and the Barlows travel to London to make their television début. Sunita insists on going back to work. Janice and Patrick's night out does not go as planned.
Nov 07, 2004
Karen wins a car for the Barlow-McDonalds. Sally and Kevin attend a party at the home of the well-to-do Davenports. Janice's date with Patrick turns into an unmitigated disaster.
Nov 07, 2004
Steve lies to Karen about his weekend. Jack tricks Vera into thinking Number 9 could become a museum. Ashley feels guilty for forgetting Maxine's birthday.
Nov 09, 2004
Steve tries to convince Karen that nothing went on between him and Tracy. Karen's heartbroken and doesn't trust him. Claire is delighted when Ashley suggests that they bring the wedding forward. Tyrone's upset that Maria's invited Kirk and Fiz along on their date. Kirk and Maria argue over which of them will get to go on their parents' unwanted holiday. Eileen tells Steve that he should tell Karen everything as she will no doubt find out in the end. Jason's disappointed when he realises his date with Violet will also be part of the group with Maria, Tyrone, Fiz and ...
Nov 11, 2004
Steve's worried that Karen will see the quiz show and has narrow escapes all day from people dropping him in it. Candice tries to persuade Maria that she should take her on holiday with her instead of Tyrone. Tyrone is upset as he senses Maria doesn't want to go away with him. Charlie's annoyed that Shelley wants to go out and see Sunita. Ron Hepplewhite looks around the Duckworths' house and tells Vera that they are on the shortlist. Candice tells Tyrone that Maria doesn't want him to go on holiday and she is going instead. Maria feels cruel and tells him that he can...
Nov 13, 2004
Steve's pleas for Karen's forgiveness fall on deaf ears. Norris and Emily are driven to distraction by the noise of Les and Cilla's bath. Vera anticipates a royal visitor at her house's opening ceremony.
Nov 14, 2004
Tracy stakes her claim on Steve now that Karen has turned him out. Danny and Norris join forces to combat the noise of Les and Cilla's bath. Shelley plans a surprise for Charlie's birthday.
Nov 14, 2004
Steve's delight at Karen's change of heart soon turns to exhaustion when her thoughts turn to baby-making. Fiz and Kirk's romantic bath night is ruined by Danny. Charlie overrules Shelley's plans for his birthday.
Nov 16, 2004
Karen demands a share of the Barlows' prize car. Cilla and Les plan a Hawaiian night in their new bath. Dev attempts to lift Sunita's spirits. Frankie feels unfulfilled without a job.
Nov 18, 2004
Karen returns the car to Tracy with some essential parts missing. Charlie surveys the damage to Les' house. Jack and Ron successfully fool Vera. Kelly presses ahead with her plan to get closer to Sean.
Nov 20, 2004
Jack fusses around Vera, she's back home, feeling vulnerable. Eileen and Jason are baffled to find Kelly stayed the night with Sean. When Angela nips over to No.11 to borrow a casserole dish, the gossip starts among the factory girls. Charlie starts work on the Battersbys' house, Cilla wants Les to get rid of the bath but everyone he asks to take it away wants paying. Sally sets the whole family to work cleaning the house ready for the Davenports' visit. Frankie's sympathetic towards Vera and helps out around the Duckworths' house. Jack's feeling so guilty he calls ...
Nov 21, 2004
Sunita and Mena continue to mend bridges and Dev and Suresh are delighted to see them so happy. Frankie cooks for Jack and Vera. Jack thinks Frankie's posh but Frankie explains she's no posher than they are and was brought up on a council estate in North London. Meanwhile, Sean takes Kelly back to No.11 for a nightcap. Liz and Deirdre invite Eileen to join them for a pizza. Frankie, fed up at being in the Rovers again, invites herself along and abandons Danny. Elsewhere, Jamie and Leanne head into town for a night out.
Nov 21, 2004
Frankie cooks for Jack and Vera. Jack thinks Frankie's posh but Frankie explains that she's no posher than they are and was brought up on a council estate in North London. Sunita and Mena continue to mend bridges and Dev and Suresh are delighted to see them so happy. They vow to have more evenings like this. Frankie pretends to come on to Jack who thinks that she's serious and Frankie enjoys winding him up. Sean takes Kelly back to No.11 for a nightcap. Kelly really fancies him and proceeds to tell him all about her childhood, the foster parents and her absent mum. ...
Nov 21, 2004
Dev staggers to his feet and watches in horror as his shop burns down. Sean is hurt and angry and tells Kelly to leave. Kelly thinks that he's overreacting but she goes. Frankie, Liz, Eileen and Deirdre go out for dinner. They decide to have a girls' pact and after a few glasses of wine they start swapping stories about the men in their lives. Deirdre admits to sleeping with Dev. Shelley's hoping for a quiet night with Charlie watching a video but he's not keen. As Dev talks to the police and the fire brigade his mobile rings, it's Verinder from the Swinton shop to ...
Nov 23, 2004
Dev's worst fears are confirmed when Maya picks up the phone. Whilst pinning Sunita down Maya demands he comes to the flat and doesn't involve the police. Mike, Fred, Charlie, Tommy and Danny begin their game of poker. Tommy's worried he hasn't much money and the stakes are too high. Maya continues to torment Sunita, telling her how much she enjoyed ruining her wedding and accusing her of being a dim-witted drudge. Eileen, Deirdre and Liz go back to Frankie's house for a drink. Eileen tells them how she used to be in a band with Patrick and once had a fling with him. ...
Nov 23, 2004
Dev pleads for his life but Maya is set upon carrying out her final, dastardly act of revenge. Fred is disgruntled when Mike triumphs in the poker game. Patrick finds himself to be the source of much amusement to Frankie, Liz, Deirdre and Eileen.
Nov 25, 2004
Dev and Sunita are in hospital, traumatised after their ordeal. When Sally tells Sophie just how frightened she was when she couldn't find her, Sophie's delighted to be the centre of attention. Sunita finds out that Maya's in the same hospital and insists that she and Dev leave immediately. Tracy takes Amy for her jabs. She's pleased when Steve takes an interest. Charlie and Ciaran enjoy being treated as local heroes. Karen's gobsmacked to find out that she's pregnant. Dev thanks Ciaran for saving his and Sunita's life. Sean and Kelly argue in the factory. Danny ...
Nov 25, 2004
Steve and Karen celebrate their baby news and buy drinks all round. Tracy's gutted. Sean pours his heart out to Eileen and tells her how Kelly had a bet with the factory girls that she could pull him. Eileen's furious. Karen enjoys rubbing Tracy's nose in her news. Tracy leaves in tears. As sobbing Tracy cuddles Amy, Blanche points out that it's time she stopped carrying a torch for Steve. Dev and Sunita arrive at the Rovers and are overwhelmed at everyone's good wishes. Dev thanks Charlie for saving their lives. Charlie tells Shelley that he's going to the ...
Nov 27, 2004
Tracy suffers as news of Karen's pregnancy spreads. Sunita struggles to overcome her fear of Maya returning to kill her. Danny instructs Kelly to apologise to Sean.
Nov 28, 2004
Liz's presence at Number 1 irks Ken, who is desperate to have his house back. Martin encourages Katy to focus on her exams. Maria returns from her holiday with Tyrone and a secret. Vera orders Jack to install the pigeon loft.
Nov 28, 2004
Mike and Fred are joined by Tommy and Danny in a game of poker. Martin refuses to consider Katy's suggestion. Ken and Deirdre are put out by the arrival of Blanche's friend Wanda. Maria plans to deceive Tyrone.
Nov 30, 2004
Fred wrestles with his conscience as he prepares to tell Ashley about the loss of the shop. Vera uncovers Jack's deception. Wanda's presence disrupts Ken's life.
Dec 02, 2004
Ashley begs Mike not to take the butcher's shop from Fred. Maria dumps Tyrone in favour of her holiday fling. Ken desperately tries to avoid Wanda. Vera wreaks her revenge for Jack's scheming.
Dec 04, 2004
Maria panics about how she's going to replace the £200 without Audrey finding out. Sophie tries on her Christmas cracker costume for the school fancy dress. Frankie insists that Danny erects a pigeon loft in the yard for Jack's pigeons. Ian calls round and offers Sally the job of office manager at his garage. Deirdre finds out from a colleague on the council that Wanda's been pulling a fast one and her house has never had termites. In desperation, Maria asks Kirk if he can give her any money and explains about the £200. Leanne overhears and threatens to tell Audrey. ...
Dec 05, 2004
Part 1 / Roy decides to get up early and make Christmas pudding mix for the café. He decides to put money in the mix, but he wakes Hayley. Later Janice and Angela sign up for a piece of the cake. There is arguing as the Barlows put up their decorations. Tracy complains that Christmas will be miserable anyway. Steve and Karen discuss baby names. Karen wants to name the baby Leo because of his star sign. Danny has decided to put decorations up in the factory and gives the girls the morning off to help. Maria tells Liz that she got the money from a friend. At work, Maria...
Dec 05, 2004
Part 2 / Maria goes to thank Tyrone. Audrey notices the drawer money is different and as she goes to blame Candice, Maria owns up. She tells Audrey that Tyrone gave her the money. Audrey tells her that love is sometimes more than skin-deep. The factory girls plan to get their own back on Danny and his giant cut-out. Roy admits that his Great grandmother developed a drinking problem when she started making her Christmas puddings. The puddings are going down well in Roy's Rolls. Claire is getting worried that the wedding won't be ready in time and that her mum is ...
Dec 07, 2004
Karen is suffering from morning sickness. Yvonne angers Ashley and Claire. She tells Ashley that he is simply trying to replace his dead wife. Candice, Rita, Audrey, and Blanche all offer Maria advice on Tyrone. Janice and Angela fail to win at Roy's Christmas Pudding Prize, but Janice pockets Karen's winnings when she goes to throw up again. Rita nearly lands Fred in it when she suggests in front of Yvonne that she knocks the price of her steak off his paper bill. Claire suggests to Maria in the Rovers that she borrow the money from Audrey to pay back Tyrone to avoid...
Dec 09, 2004
Karen plans to get the car, and Tracy offers a swap: the car for Steve. Tommy and Kevin rumble Tyrone when he tells them that he is going round to Maria's flat for dinner. They see his new shirt, and tease him. Maria sees and realises that things may be getting out of hand. Fred goes to the Rovers to meet Yvonne for her inspection of the pub's finances, as Claire tells Ashley that Maria and Candice are planning her a hen night in there. Shelley is making secret plans to meet up with someone. She tells Charlie that it is a Brewery lunch, but upon ringing the Brewery he...
Dec 11, 2004
Liz catches a slightly embarrassed Maria and Tyrone in the morning. Shelley's secret meeting is with Bev, her mum. Things go well, and they even discuss Charlie cordially. Charlie doesn't believe that Shelley's been to see her mum and she has to prove it by phoning Bev. While on the phone, Charlie makes Shelley choose between them, and tell her that she can't see her again. At breakfast Fred, Claire and Ashley muse over what Yvonne is going to tell them regarding the tax returns. When Yvonne tells them that the final amount owing is only £24.09 Fred is very relieved. ...
Dec 12, 2004
Charlie behaves as if nothing's happened, making Shelley perturbed. Chirpy Tyrone tells Kevin and Tommy that he's back with Maria. Audrey's pleased that Maria chose Tyrone, whereas Candice makes snide comments about him. Danny strikes a deal with the factory girls: if they can get £100 together towards a Christmas party and finish the latest order today, he'll double the money. Dev and Sunita arrive back from Sunita's mother's house. Dev invites Shelley and Charlie round for dinner. Shelley's relieved when Charlie agrees. Les and Cilla come up with a plan to win the ...
Dec 12, 2004
Charlie continues to interrogate Shelley but she lies insisting it was Sunita on the phone. Charlie makes a mental note to punish her later. Charlie and Shelley get ready to go to Dev and Sunita's flat for dinner. Charlie tells Shelley that she looks a bit tarty. Feeling hurt, Shelley goes to change. Sally sings the praises of Ian Davenport's garage saying that it's much posher than theirs. Angela and Tommy buy Craig a computer for Christmas. Shelley changes into lots of different outfits but Charlie finds fault with all of them. Shelley becomes upset and flustered. ...
Dec 14, 2004
Ashley needs to find a new best man now that Nick's pulled out. Katy suggests to Martin that they should get married but he reckons they should wait until she's finished university. Yvonne calls round to No.4 and gives Claire some mementos of her father and asks if she can give Claire away at the wedding. Claire agrees. Charlie gets the building contract from Dev to re-build the Corner Shop and possibly some of his other shops too. Furious Angela tells the girls that she's not the thief. Kelly's still disbelieving. Danny suggests to Hayley that they search the factory...
Dec 16, 2004
Tyrone's worried that he's not good enough for Maria, although Fiz and Claire assure him that he is. Charlie takes the mickey out of Jason because he hasn't managed to get Violet into bed yet. Claire suggests to Ashley that he should ask Tyrone to be best man as it would help Tyrone improve his self-esteem. Ashley agrees to think about it. Jason tells Violet that it's time they had sex. Violet takes offence. Jason admits he's in love with her but is hurt when Violet just throws it back in his face. Frankie hears about the missing £200 and tells Danny that she borrowed...
Dec 18, 2004
Martin tells Katy that he was simply tackling Warren and didn't mean to hurt him. Katy's unconvinced. Martin admits to Katy he doesn't know what she sees in him as she's young and gorgeous whilst he's a sad old git. Sally's delighted when Justine Davenport asks her if she'll help out on the cake stall at the Oakhill School Christmas Fayre. Cilla insists Les explains the facts of life to Chesney. Les is amazed when Chesney explains to him how the cells divide and likens him to Einstein. Candice picks another fight with Katy. Sarah pulls Candice back while Martin ...
Dec 19, 2004
Sally riles Les when she tells him that Oakhill School is too good for Chesney. The factory party doesn't start well when Angela leaves, still upset at being called a thief. Sean, Fiz, Hayley and Janice are upset but Karen and Sonia party on. Danny is upset that the girls aren't enjoying themselves and sends Jamie off to get Angela back. Fred is putting down Martin and Tyrone to Ashley. He and Claire decide that they will have three best men, one for the stag do, one for the wedding and one for the reception. Cilla rings Oakhill and arranges, in her best "phone voice"...
Dec 21, 2004
Karen puts on a brave face and chooses to keep her miscarriage a secret. Sally is horrified when Les and Cilla turn up at the Oakhill Christmas fair. Candice cannot remember what happened at the party the night before.
Dec 23, 2004
Word of Karen's miscarriage reaches Tracy. Ashley's stag night suffers from his having two best men. Sally apologises to Sophie, but Kevin sees through his daughter.
Dec 23, 2004
Steve and Tracy frantically try to find Karen and Amy, while Liz and the Barlows can only await news. Claire and her mother settle their differences. Ashley's re-located stag party goes with a swing. Shelley confesses she misses Bev.
Dec 24, 2004
A showdown between Tracy and Karen looks set to spiral out of control. Claire and Ashley's wedding day is beset with hitches. Jack and Vera spend Christmas dinner apart. After much thought, Steve reaches a momentous decision.
Dec 25, 2004
It's the end of the McDonalds' marriage as Steve orders Karen out of his life. Cilla resorts to sneaky tactics in order to feed her family. Martin's reaction to her proposal is not what Katy had hoped for.
Dec 26, 2004
Liz attempts to help Steve pick up the pieces following Karen's departure. Bev returns to Weatherfield and meets secretly with Deirdre. Ashley and Claire set off on their honeymoon.
Dec 26, 2004
Bev and Shelley's reunion after several months soon turns into a heated exchange. An awkward customer at the café irritates Roy. Steve struggles to get on with his life without Karen. Katy and Martin put their differences behind them.
Dec 28, 2004
Tracy's sympathy and friendliness are not well-received by Steve. Deirdre fulfils her promise to Bev by keeping a close watch on Shelley and Charlie. Violet is shocked when Katy reveals her devious plan.
Dec 30, 2004
It's New Year's Eve. Emily, Vera, Blanche and Betty set up the buffet for the party in the Rovers. Sally arrives home in a posh car which Ian has lent her for the weekend as a thank-you for all her hard work. Kevin's impressed. Shelley's delighted when Charlie gives her a new dress to wear to the party. She's put-out when she realises that it's too small and asks Charlie to take it back. Charlie suggests she should go on a diet and the dress could be an incentive. Charlie gives the dress to Jason so that Violet can try it instead. Chesney's very excited when Cilla and...
Dec 30, 2004
It's New Year's Eve. Emily, Vera, Blanche and Betty set up the buffet for the party in the Rovers. Sally arrives home in a posh car which Ian has lent her for the weekend as a thank-you for all her hard work. Kevin's impressed. Shelley's delighted when Charlie gives her a new dress to wear to the party. She's put-out when she realises that it's too small and asks Charlie to take it back. Charlie suggests she should go on a diet and the dress could be an incentive. Charlie gives the dress to Jason so that Violet can try it instead. Chesney's very excited when Cilla and...
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Coronation Street Season 46 (2004) is released on Dec 31, 2003 and the latest season 63 of Coronation Street is released in 2020. Watch Coronation Street online - the English Drama TV series from United Kingdom. Coronation Street is directed by John Anderson,Brian Mills,David Kester,Ian Bevitt and created by Tony Warren with William Roache and Helen Worth.
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.