Coronation Street

Episode 1

Fri 1 Jan 1999

Episode 2

Sun 3 Jan 1999

Episode 3

Mon 4 Jan 1999

Episode 4

Wed 6 Jan 1999

Episode 5

Fri 8 Jan 1999

Episode 6

Sun 10 Jan 1999

Episode 7

Mon 11 Jan 1999

Episode 8

Wed 13 Jan 1999

Episode 9

Fri 15 Jan 1999

Episode 10

Sun 17 Jan 1999

Episode 11

Mon 18 Jan 1999

Episode 12

Wed 20 Jan 1999

Episode 13

Fri 22 Jan 1999

Episode 14

Sun 24 Jan 1999

Episode 15

Mon 25 Jan 1999

Episode 16

Wed 27 Jan 1999

Episode 17

Fri 29 Jan 1999

Episode 18

Sun 31 Jan 1999

Episode 19

Mon 1 Feb 1999

Episode 20

Wed 3 Feb 1999

Episode 21

Fri 5 Feb 1999

Episode 22

Sun 7 Feb 1999

Episode 23

Mon 8 Feb 1999

Episode 24

Wed 10 Feb 1999

Episode 25

Fri 12 Feb 1999

Episode 26

Sun 14 Feb 1999

Episode 27

Mon 15 Feb 1999

Episode 28

Wed 17 Feb 1999

Episode 29

Fri 19 Feb 1999

Episode 30

Sun 21 Feb 1999

Episode 31

Mon 22 Feb 1999

Episode 32

Wed 24 Feb 1999

Episode 33

Fri 26 Feb 1999

Episode 34

Sun 28 Feb 1999

Episode 35

Mon 1 Mar 1999

Episode 36

Wed 3 Mar 1999

Episode 37

Fri 5 Mar 1999

Episode 38

Sun 7 Mar 1999

Episode 39

Mon 8 Mar 1999

Episode 40

Wed 10 Mar 1999

Episode 41

Fri 12 Mar 1999

Episode 42

Sun 14 Mar 1999

Episode 43

Mon 15 Mar 1999

Episode 44

Wed 17 Mar 1999

Episode 45

Fri 19 Mar 1999

Episode 46

Sun 21 Mar 1999

Episode 47

Mon 22 Mar 1999

Episode 48

Wed 24 Mar 1999

Episode 49

Fri 26 Mar 1999

Episode 50

Sun 28 Mar 1999

Episode 51

Mon 29 Mar 1999

Episode 52

Wed 31 Mar 1999

Episode 53

Fri 2 Apr 1999

Episode 54

Sun 4 Apr 1999

Episode 55

Mon 5 Apr 1999

Episode 56

Wed 7 Apr 1999

Episode 57

Fri 9 Apr 1999

Episode 58

Sun 11 Apr 1999

Episode 59

Mon 12 Apr 1999

Episode 60

Wed 14 Apr 1999

Episode 61

Fri 16 Apr 1999

Nick rows with Miranda for talking to Leanne about the abortion. Curly feels sorry for Tyrone sleeping rough, and later Watts and Spider get Roy drunk on his stag night.

Episode 62

Sun 18 Apr 1999

Mike enjoys his night with Julia but she cannot wait to get rid of him. Roy has a terrible hangover. Nick tells Leanne he wants them to go to Canada immediately.

Episode 63

Mon 19 Apr 1999

Leanne does not want to go to leave her family and go to Canada. Hayley is upset when it seems her friends have forgotten her hen party.

Episode 64

Wed 21 Apr 1999

Hayley's relatives arrive for the wedding. Roy doubts himself on his big day, believing he is not good enough for his bride. Ashley drives a grief-stricken Nick to the airport.

Episode 65

Fri 23 Apr 1999

Hayley is distraught and feels the world will never accept her. The residents turn on Les for ruining the wedding. Mike receives photos of him in bed with Julia.

Episode 66

Sun 25 Apr 1999

Mike braces himself to confess all to Alma. Gail feels a failure as a mother as Nick left without saying goodbye. Alma receives some terrible news

Episode 67

Mon 26 Apr 1999

Deirdre is puzzled when Mike keeps snapping at her. Alma breaks down, fearing death. Julia phones Mike and attempts to blackmail him.

Episode 68

Wed 28 Apr 1999

Jim starts work at the garage and feels he is regaining his dignity. Curly worries that Tyrone will start sleeping rough again. Spider falls for Nita.

Episode 69

Fri 30 Apr 1999

Deirdre tells Mike she cannot stand working for him. The Baldwins await the results of Alma's tests. Linda bemoans being manless and hard-up.

Episode 70

Sun 2 May 1999

Ravi gives Nita an engraved bracelet for her birthday. Mike is relieved once he has burnt the photographs and negatives. Ashley is jealous when Leanne goes to the pictures with Vik

Episode 71

Mon 3 May 1999

Ashley is offended when Leanne tells him they are just friends. Mike agrees to sell Sally some seconds to replace her stock. Eunice makes a pass at Jack.

Episode 72

Wed 5 May 1999

Vera and Eunice visit Jack in hospital where he has tests. Leanne enjoys playing the field with both Vik and Tom. Deirdre accuses Mike of not trusting her.

Episode 73

Fri 7 May 1999

Julia assures Greg she will do anything for him. When Julia asks Mike for money, he tells her Alma knows everything. Jack wants to keep away from Eunice for the sake of his health.

Episode 74

Sun 9 May 1999

Mike is pleased to have stood up against Julia, and she is frightened when Greg hurts her. Roy and Hayley return from their honeymoon.

Episode 75

Mon 10 May 1999

Jack refuses to stop work just because the doctor has told him to stop lifting. Mike is stunned when Julia tells him Greg used her to get at him.

Episode 76

Wed 12 May 1999

Greg is stunned to see Mike peering into his flat. Spider gets drunk and declares his feelings for Nita. Audrey is intrigued when Fred confides in her that he has a son.

Episode 77

Fri 14 May 1999

Audrey assures Fred she will not tell anyone about his son. Mike is at a loss over what to do about Greg. Sally is horrified when her psycho ex lets himself into her house.

Episode 78

Sun 16 May 1999

Greg holds Sally's children hostage as he attempts to blackmail Mike. Kevin calls the police and Mike realises the situation is hopeless for him.

Episode 79

Mon 17 May 1999

The police interview Mike when Sally tells them Greg was after his money. Alma confronts Mike and forces him to tell her everything. Greg is charged by the police.

Episode 80

Wed 19 May 1999

Alma stays with Audrey and struggles to cope with Mike betraying her. Ravi feels Nita isn't running the shop well enough. Maxine feels sorry for Ashley not knowing Fred has a son.

Episode 81

Fri 21 May 1999

Deirdre calls on Alma to prove she is not taking sides. Ashley tells Fred he is sick of him joking at his expense. Nita hates having Ravi breathing down her neck at the shop.

Episode 82

Sun 23 May 1999

Audrey is embarrassed when Fred tackles her about telling Ashley his secret. Mike determines to see Greg suffer. Janice is sick of being an outcast on the street.

Episode 83

Mon 24 May 1999

The Websters and Platts go to Wales. Mike tries to track Julia down to give evidence against Greg. Ken is furious when Mike gets Deirdre to talk to the police.

Episode 84

Wed 26 May 1999

Ashley feels his whole life is a lie and can't cope with the revelation. Mike hires a private detective to find Julia. Martin and Les are disgusted with the idea of holidaying together.

Episode 85

Fri 28 May 1999

Sally decides she is finished with men. Alma mellows towards lonely Mike. Ashley cannot cope with the deceit and tells Fred he never wants to see him again.

Episode 86

Sun 30 May 1999

Natalie is concerned for Jack's health. Alma feels that the cancer scare has given her strength to cope without Mike. Janice is shocked when Owen kisses her.

Episode 87

Mon 31 May 1999

Natalie offers Gary a job, helping Jack in the cellar. Janice is horrified when Les throws her in the swimming pool fully clothed. Les receives a shock of his own.

Episode 88

Wed 2 Jun 1999

Martin cannot believe he saved Les' life. Vik is horrified at the thought of running the shop when Nita leaves. Audrey advises Alma to keep Mike sweating before returning to him.

Episode 89

Fri 4 Jun 1999

Toyah is pleased when Owen takes her bowling. Linda enjoys gossiping about the state of the Baldwin marriage. Ravi wishes Nita well as she leaves the shop.

Episode 90

Sun 6 Jun 1999

Toyah mopes around, missing Owen. Alma is sad to think Mike does not love her anymore. Leanne enjoys herself when Vik takes her to a casino.

Episode 91

Mon 7 Jun 1999

Ashley is uncomfortable when he discovers Vik has spent the night with Leanne. Curly gives Alma moral support. Toyah has her first GCSE exam.

Episode 92

Wed 9 Jun 1999

Ashley is annoyed at the size of the phone bill. Gary interrupts a burglar while cleaning windows. Leanne spends all her money at the casino with Vik.

Episode 93

Fri 11 Jun 1999

Leanne is three weeks behind with the rent. Mike worries that Linda is having a joke at his expense. Danny tries to get Sally to go out with him.

Episode 94

Sun 13 Jun 1999

Sally is concerned when Rosie tells her she is being bullied at school. Mrs Hardy gets the Gazette to do a piece on her hero, Gary. Linda spends the evening with Mike in his flat.

Episode 95

Mon 14 Jun 1999

Gary is in the paper but Judy is not pleased to see Mrs Hardy all over him. Steve asks Jim for help to start up a new business. Sally is summoned to see Rosie's teacher.

Episode 96

Wed 16 Jun 1999

Sally is upset that Rosie is so unhappy. Gary is amazed to see Mr Hardy drinking in a pub with his girlfriend. Leanne is thrilled when Natalie offers her a room at the Rovers.

Episode 97

Fri 18 Jun 1999

Linda spends the night with Mike. Ravi worries that Vik will ruin his life by getting involved with Leanne. Ashley helps Maxine decorate her flat. Hardy punches Gary in the face.

Episode 98

Sun 20 Jun 1999

Linda and Mike enjoy their weekend in the country. Rosie is angry when Sally grounds her for the weekend. Steve returns from Belgium with a boot full of tobacco.

Episode 99

Mon 21 Jun 1999

Sally is frustrated when Rosie admits she likes Alison. Maxine spends the night with Ashley, and Alma is flattered when Curly invites her to the Freshco ball.

Episode 100

Wed 23 Jun 1999

Mike is furious when Alma's solicitor writes, demanding half of his business. Maxine slips on the Salon stairs and sprains her ankle.

Episode 101

Fri 25 Jun 1999

Alma worries that Nita is pushing her out at Freshco. Mike searches all his workers' lockers. Curly struggles to prepare for the summer ball.

Episode 102

Sun 27 Jun 1999

Maxine is happy that Ashley has proposed until Audrey tells her Fred popped the question as well. Steve plans another trip to Belgium but Jim urges him to be careful.

Episode 103

Mon 28 Jun 1999

Rosie is suspended from school for locking a child in a cupboard. Alma accuses Mike of lying to her over his finances.

Episode 104

Wed 30 Jun 1999

Ashley takes Maxine to buy an engagement ring to make her feel more secure. Kevin and Alison decide to rent the flat over Skinner's betting shop.

Episode 105

Fri 2 Jul 1999

Les accuses Janice of making a fool of him. Ashley is furious when Fred accuses Maxine of being after his money. Leanne has a miserable 18th birthday.

Episode 106

Sun 4 Jul 1999

Gail is pleased when she finds out Nick wants a divorce. Kevin and Alison move into their new flat. Linda asks Hayley to keep quiet about her relationship with Mike.

Episode 107

Mon 5 Jul 1999

Ashley assures Maxine that they are made for each other. Vera finds running the B&B single-handed too much. Leanne resents the fact that Nick is still calling the shots.

Episode 108

Wed 7 Jul 1999

Maxine is thrilled when her old school friend Melanie tells her she is getting married as well. Alma worries Ravi wants more than friendship from her. Rosie runs away from school.

Episode 109

Fri 9 Jul 2009

Alma invites Mike out for a meal so they can talk together on neutral ground. Kevin and Alison throw a flat-warming party. Audrey advises Gail to pay Leanne off and be rid of her.

Episode 110

Sun 11 Jul 1999

Tyrone asks Natalie if he can rent No. 6. Martin is amazed when Gail considers paying Leanne out of her own savings. Linda confides in Nita that she is seeing an older married man.

Episode 111

Mon 12 Jul 1999

Mike is jealous of Ravi seeing Alma. Sally is furious to discover Rosie playing Alison off against her. Gail tells Nick about Leanne's demands.

Episode 112

Wed 14 Jul 1999

Alison accuses Kevin of being a coward. Gail tells Leanne she will give her 2000 pounds if she signs the divorce papers. Melanie tells Maxine that she does not like her fiance.

Episode 113

Fri 16 Jul 1999

Sally makes a date with Danny. Maxine books the church for her wedding. Alison tells Kevin she wants a night alone with him.

Episode 114

Sun 18 Jul 1999

Jack convinces Vera that his heart is bad because he has worked too hard all his life. Vik is alarmed to hear that Leanne is willing to admit adultery to get a quick divorce.

Episode 115

Mon 19 Jul 1999

Sally and Kevin receive their decree nisi. Sharon admires Danny's selling techniques. Maxine tells Audrey she wants to move out of the flat.

Episode 116

Wed 21 Jul 1999

Gail signs Leanne's cheque. Sharon is thrilled when Danny asks her out. Vera looks into Jack going private.

Episode 117

Fri 23 Jul 1999

Vera tries to talk Jack into having a private operation. Alison is furious when Kevin buys trainers for the girls. Natalie decides to organise a trip to the races.

Episode 118

Sun 25 Jul 1999

Sally is miffed that Sharon and Danny are getting on well together. Vera asks Ken to talk Jack into having the private operation. Leanne rows with Gail when the cheque bounces.

Episode 119

Mon 26 Jul 1999

Gail accuses Martin of being jealous of Nick. Alma lets herself into Mike's flat and finds evidence of a woman living with him.

Episode 120

Wed 28 Jul 1999

Fred is shocked when Ashley tells him he wants to find Kathleen. Sharon spends the night with Danny. Alma confronts Mike and Linda at the factory.

Episode 121

Fri 30 Jul 1999

Deirdre rows with Mike for not telling her about his affair with Linda. Alma visits her solicitor, wanting to bleed Mike dry. Gail pays Leanne in 50 pound notes.

Episode 122

Sun 1 Aug 1999

Kevin promises Alison a foreign holiday and starts to save. Ashley wants Gary as his best man. Linda is frustrated when Mike treats her just as a bed partner.

Episode 123

Wed 2 Aug 1999

Les is furious that Leanne did not give him any of her divorce money. Natalie gets the drayman, Vinny, to help her. Curly agrees to take Toyah and Spider to see the eclipse

Episode 124

Wed 4 Aug 1999

Deirdre gets an interview at a travel agency. Fred is amazed when Maud asks him to give her away. Ravi informs Nita that Curly has told everyone they are an item.

Episode 125

Fri 6 Aug 1999

Linda overhears Alma referring to her as a gold digger. Fred and Audrey take Sidney out for a drive. Ken talks Curly into employing him as a trolley boy.

Episode 126

Sun 8 Aug 1999

Toyah tries to get Curly and Spider to make up their differences. Emily agrees to help Mike out at Underworld. Ravi takes Audrey into the Members Enclosure.

Episode 127

Mon 9 Aug 1999

Vera drives Jack to hospital. Emily starts work at Underworld but struggles with the computer system. Blanche accuses Deirdre of forcing Ken into working at Freshco.

Episode 128

Wed 11 Aug 1999

Jack prepares for his bypass operation. Blanche is furious to hear Emily has replaced Deirdre at Underworld. Spider and Toyah set up a tent on the Red Rec to watch the eclipse.

Episode 129

Fri 13 Aug 1999

Vera summons Terry to visit Jack in hospital. Blanche nags Deirdre about being unemployed. Toyah tells Leanne she has slept with Spider.

Episode 130

Sun 15 Aug 1999

Terry finds out from Vera that she has 30,000 pounds in the bank. Maxine wants to honeymoon in the Caribbean. Toyah is annoyed when Spider keeps avoiding her.

Episode 131

Mon 16 Aug 1999

Leanne accuses Spider of not being sensitive enough. Maxine is furious when Ashley admits he's scared of flying. Mike is delighted to see Ken pushing trolleys at Freshco's.

Episode 132

Wed 18 Aug 1999

Emily panics when she deletes the Underworld payroll on the computer. Jack returns home from hospital. Gary tells Judy he is going to be Ashley's best man.

Episode 133

Fri 20 Aug 1999

Alison blames Kevin for her mugging. The Duckworths celebrate their wedding anniversary. Mike is surprised when Deirdre tells him Linda has asked her to return.

Episode 134

Sun 22 Aug 1999

Maxine tries to emotionally blackmail Ashley into dropping Gary as best man. Vinny sorts out Natalie's beer pipes. Sharon goes for a meal with Terry.

Episode 135

Mon 23 Aug 1999

Kevin presses Alison to tell her parents about them. Judy warns Vera that Terry is after Sharon.

Episode 136

Wed 25 Aug 1999

Kevin tries to convince Alison he knows she didn't kill her sister. Terry is furious to discover Vera has put Sharon off him. Ken suggests a home delivery scheme for OAPs.

Episode 137

Fri 27 Aug 1999

Toyah receives her exam results. Deirdre returns to Underworld. Maud is stunned when Sidney leaves her 10,000 pounds in his will.

Episode 138

Sun 29 Aug 1999

Kathleen is startled to see Fred. Jack is furious to discover Vera has bought a car from Terry. Alison is grateful to Kevin for standing up to her parents

Episode 139

Mon 30 Aug 1999

Sally hates the idea of Sharon and Danny going away together. Alma returns from Spain with news of a new man. Emily is shocked when Spider tells her he's seeing Toyah.

Episode 140

Wed 1 Sep 1999

Maud feels guilty about the money. Alma hears Deirdre is back in the factory. Jim rows with Lee, accusing him of turning Steve into a drug runner.

Episode 141

Fri 3 Sep 1999

Alison plans a birthday surprise for Kevin. Toyah is amazed when Spider suggests they tell her parents about their relationship. Natalie realises she's going to have to sack Jack.

Episode 142

Sun 5 Sep 1999

Ashley convinces himself he does not need the upheaval of having another mother. Curly thinks it is hysterical when Spider tells him he is going out with Toyah.

Episode 143

Mon 6 Sep 1999

Alison takes the girls off in secret for a surprise for Kevin. Fred tries to explain Ashley's feelings to Kathleen. Danny is shaken by the death of a market trader.

Episode 144

Wed 8 Sep 1999

Kevin tells Sally about Alison and her sister and admits he is worried about the girls. Melanie shocks Maxine by saying she is back with Philip.

Episode 145

Fri 10 Sep 1999

The vicar assures Maxine her wedding booking is safe. Sally and Danny go to George's funeral together. Kevin is angry with himself for throwing away something special.

Episode 146

Sun 12 Sep 1999

Sally is uncomfortable when Sharon moans about inattentive Danny. Maxine panics as she has no bridesmaid. Ashley decides he will invite Kathleen to the wedding.

Episode 147

Mon 13 Sep 1999

Kevin is in a foul temper over Alison leaving him. Danny is stunned when Sharon asks him to move in with her. Kathleen turns down Ashley's wedding invitation.

Episode 148

Wed 15 Sep 1999

Janice is annoyed when Les forgets their wedding anniversary. Natalie rows with Kevin for sacking the staff, and Janice breaks the news to Les that Toyah and Spider are an item.

Episode 149

Fri 17 Sep 1999

Janice urges Les to act sensitively with Toyah. Judy is injured in a car accident. Sally responds passionately when Danny kisses her.

Episode 150

Sun 19 Sep 1999

Danny spends the night with Sally. Gary is annoyed when Judy won't see a doctor about her leg. Jim has some bad news for Vera when he inspects her car after the crash.

Episode 151

Mon 20 Sep 1999

Sally is furious that Danny has told Sharon about them. Toyah accuses Emily of being a prude. Spider talks Curly into taking him and Toyah in.

Episode 152

Wed 22 Sep 1999

Sharon hits the bottle in depression. Maxine decides against a hen party but her friends have other ideas. Ashley's stag night doesn't go to plan.

Episode 153

Fri 24 Sep 1999

Maxine and Ashley exchange vows and are married but Judy suffers pains in her ribs and collapses in the backyard whilst bringing in the washing.

Episode 154

Sun 26 Sep 1999

Emily comforts the twins and rings for an ambulance. Natalie goes to the wedding to bring Gary home, saying Judy is ill. Rita discovers Sharon's flat full of pills and drink.

Episode 155

Mon 27 Sep 1999

Gary struggles to cope with the twins. Vera breaks down when she hears the news. Jim tells Gary that Vera's car was a cut and shut.

Episode 156

Wed 29 Sep 1999

Curly gets sick of Spider and Toyah being so intimate in the house. Audrey is jealous of the attention Fred is giving Kathleen. Gary plans to confront Terry about the car.

Episode 157

Fri 1 Oct 1999

Rita worries about Sharon's state of mind. Gary is irritated by the way everyone tries to help him. During Judy's funeral, Terry steals the car from the garage.

Episode 158

Sun 3 Oct 1999

Gary realises Terry must have stolen the car. Linda clears out her bedsit and moves in with Mike. Fred admits to Kathleen he wants more than friendship from her.

Episode 159

Mon 4 Oct 1999

Shane accuses Gary of not letting anyone else grieve. Toyah gets tired of living on waste ground with no amenities. Martin is stunned when Gail tells him she thinks she's pregnant.

Episode 160

Wed 6 Oct 1999

Gail isn't sure if she wants to be pregnant or not. Rita doesn't like the thought of Sharon seeing Ian again. Blanche sets about organising surprises for Ken's birthday.

Episode 161

Fri 8 Oct 1999

Gail is adamant she does not want another child. Deirdre is furious when Linda goes through her personal things. An incident in the cafe leads to Roy wanting to learn first aid.

Episode 162

Sun 10 Oct 1999

Ken feels down on his 60th birthday. Mike fumes when Alma demands half the equity on the flat. Deirdre is shocked to get a date for her appeal hearing.

Episode 163

Mon 11 Oct 1999

Gail gives Martin an ultimatum about having a vasectomy. Audrey questions Tom about his mother's death. Toyah's romantic evening with Spider goes very wrong.

Episode 164

Wed 13 Oct 1999

Spider and Toyah attempt to clear up the mess. Rita is furious when Sharon fills the Kabin with fireworks to sell. Roy and Hayley join the Weatherfield First Aiders.

Episode 165

Fri 15 Oct 1999

Maxine returns from her honeymoon alone. Tom isn't happy when his father tracks him down. Sharon goes away for the weekend with Ian.

Episode 166

Sun 17 Oct 1999

Maxine refuses to sleep in her bed until Ashley returns. Spider talks Linda's landlord into renting him her old bedsit. Sharon rows with Natalie in the Rovers.

Episode 167

Mon 18 Oct 1999

Spider looks for a job. Sharon takes Ian for a drink in the Rovers. Maxine is stunned when Doreen moves her bags into the house.

Episode 168

Wed 20 Oct 1999

Sharon fears she's seen the last of Ian. Derek discovers Doreen has left him. Linda tells Mike that she's being pestered by Wheeler.

Episode 169

Fri 22 Oct 1999

Deirdre is dismayed when Linda returns to Underworld. Spider goes for a job at the DSS. Maxine refuses to provide an alibi to Melanie.

Episode 170

Sun 24 Oct 1999

Sharon is happy to have Ian back in her bed. Roy and Hayley look for an emergency situation to put their medical knowledge into practice.

Episode 171

Mon 25 Oct 1999

The bar staff tiptoe around Natalie on her first wedding anniversary. Spider starts work at the DSS. Maud warns Emily that she could push Spider away if she's not careful.

Episode 172

Wed 27 Oct 1999

Rita is disgusted when Sharon feigns illness so she can be with Ian. Spider is amazed to discover Les has been claiming benefits for years. Tyrone names his greyhound Monica.

Episode 173

Fri 29 Oct 1999

Ashley is frustrated when Maxine won't sleep with him because her mother's in the house. Jack tells Tyrone to get rid of the greyhound before Vera finds out.

Episode 174

Sun 31 Oct 1999

Vera is annoyed when the greyhounds howls through the night. Ashley is desperate for Doreen to leave so he can be with Maxine.

Episode 175

Mon 1 Nov 1999

Nita takes holiday from Freshco to run the shop for Ravi. Les is sickened to get a letter from the DSS, asking him for an interview.

Episode 176

Wed 3 Nov 1999

The Duckworths tell Tyrone he must find Monica's rightful owner. Rita is stunned when Sharon tells her she's married Ian. Les is interviewed by Spider at the DSS.

Episode 177

Fri 5 Nov 1999

Vita tells Nita he's going to Birmingham to see cousin Dev. Sharon is furous when Rita keeps sniping at her. Curly and Ken organise the Freshco sponsored firework display.

Episode 178

Sun 7 Nov 1999

Sharon warns Rita that if she cannot accept Ian, she will have to stop working at the Kabin. Toyah forces Les to promise Janice to take her away on holiday.

Episode 179

Mon 8 Nov 1999

Sharon feels she cannot sell the Kabin as it would hurt Rita too much. Jim is upset when Liz writes to tell him she is marrying Michael.

Episode 180

Wed 10 Nov 1999

Nita phones cousin Dev in Birmingham and discovers Vik is not visiting him. Sharon is taken by surprise when Rita offers to entertain her and Ian.

Episode 181

Fri 12 Nov 1999

Sharon is shame-faced when Fred tells her she means the world to Rita. Gail is annoyed when Nita tells her Sarah-Louise tried to buy cigarettes from the shop.

Episode 182

Sun 14 Nov 1999

Rita feels she has made a fool of herself, giving Sharon the shop in the first place. Mike is thrilled when Mark arrives to stay for a while.

Episode 183

Mon 15 Nov 1999

Janice is scared that Les will go to prison. Jack tells Tyrone that some of the lads want to form a syndicate to race Monica.

Episode 184

Fri 19 Nov 1999 - Part 1

Emily is pleased when Gary apologises to her for his behaviour. Spider steals Les's file from Miss Finch's office.

Episode 185

Fri 19 Nov 1999 - Part 2

Gail tries to get all her family together for a proper meal. Linda tells Mike she does not like having Mark around. Vinny offers to help Tyrone train Monica.

Episode 186

Sun 21 Nov 1999

Gail is annoyed when Martin doesn't back her up in an argument with Sarah. Fred looks forward to the Freshco weekend.

Episode 187

Mon 22 Nov 1999

Gail is furious to discover Sarah Louise has got a paper round. C&E write to Steve, telling him he will have to pay 600 pounds to get his van back.

Episode 188

Wed 24 Nov 1999

Kevin buys Steve's van after realising he is desperate for the money. Leanne decides not to bother with Vik anymore and flirts with Mark.

Episode 189

Fri 26 Nov 1999

Curly, Ken, Fred, Nita, Alma and Ashley arrive for their Freshco weekend but their trip away does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Les asks Emily for a character reference.

Episode 190

Sun 28 Nov 1999

Mike is kept in a police cell all night while the Freshco team stumble around on the moors. Meanwhile, Blanche offers her services to Rita as an assistant.

Episode 191

Mon 29 Nov 1999

Nita enjoys the course but the others want to return home. Blanche starts at the Kabin and completely takes over the shop. Mike tells Mark he can be his driver.

Episode 192

Wed 1 Dec 1999

Blanche drafts a threatening letter to send to bad debtors but Rita refuses to send it. Les starts his ten-hour sponsored silence.

Episode 193

Fri 3 Dec 1999

Martin tells Gail they have problems in their marriage. Curly is alarmed when James belittles his leadership skills. Les raises some money for his sponsored silence.

Episode 194

Sun 5 Dec 1999

Norris starts at the Kabin. Martin tries to help Rebecca Hopkins sort out her marriage problems. The residents elect Roy as chairman of the Street party.

Episode 195

Mon 6 Dec 1999

Leanne gets her decree absolute and changes her name back to Battersby. Alma is depressed when she gets her decree nisi.

Episode 196

Wed 8 Dec 1999

Nita is pleased to have spent the night with James. Fred dresses as Santa and forces Ashley into an elf costume to sell reindeer meat. Gail fears Martin has left her.

Episode 197

Fri 10 Dec 1999

Fred grows desperate to shift his stock of reindeer meat. Rita goes down with a cold, and Norris forces her to rest.

Episode 198

Sun 12 Dec 1999

Tyrone chooses a racing name for Monica. Gwen is thrilled when Jim invites her to the races. Toyah tells Leanne she's ruined her party.

Episode 199

Mon 13 Dec 1999

Tyrone is relieved when the vet says Monica will be alright. Mike discovers 50 pounds is missing from the flat.

Episode 200

Wed 15 Dec 1999

Nita is stunned when she doesn't get the job. Tyrone is touched when the syndicate offers to pay Monica's vet bills.

Episode 201

Fri 17 Dec 1999

The Duckworths make a fuss of Tyrone on his birthday. Curly shows concern about Nita's career.

Episode 202

Sun 19 Dec 1999

Tyrone is embarrassed that the Duckworths know his secret. Maxine prepares to entertain guests for Christmas

Episode 203

Mon 20 Dec 1999

Maxine and Ashley clean up after the flood. Vik is furious that Ravi has sold his inheritance.

Episode 204

Wed 22 Dec 1999

The factory workers hold a Christmas party with their partners. Kevin has an early Christmas with the girls.

Episode 205

Fri 24 Dec 1999

Ken helps Tyrone write a Christmas card to the Duckworths. Kevin goes to Morecambe and searches the cafes until he finds Alison.

Episode 206

Sat 25 Dec 1999

Episode 207

Sun 26 Dec 1999

Episode 210

Fri Dec 31 1999