See 1990 for Wednesday 2 & Friday 4 January 1990 episodes

Originally transmitted: 7, 9, 11, 14 & 16 January 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 25 - Friday 29 November 2002
Episode Numbers: 3171 - 3175

Monday (3171, Monday 7 January 1991)
Rita tries to avoid Reg, but Reg sends her flowers. Rita finally blows her top when Vera tells her she knows she's going out with Reg. Derek fears that Mavis will lose him Angela's contract, but Mavis decides not to go to Darlington and the last minute. The Webster's can't believe that Davis sleeps all the time. Des plans to go to the Boat Show and Derek clinches the deal with Angela.

Tuesday (3172, Wednesday 9 January 1991)
Rita is annoyed when Vera warns her off Reg. She tells him she will go dancing with him, so they agree to be dance partners only. Curly tells Kimberely her parents treat her like a prisoner. Kim is upset when Curly makes it clear he doesn't like Brenda. Brenda is pleased when she gives his ring back. Derek secures his job's safety. Victor tell shim that he wants him to keep Angela happy. Jenny fobs mark off. Angie and boyfriend Ben wonder what she's up to.

Wednesday (3173, Friday 11 January 1991)
Curly feels that he wants to marry Kim now. Kimberley refuses to let Curly talk to her. She threatens to resign if he continues to harass her. Curly shouts at Brenda and accuses her of ruining Kim's life. Reg asks Kevin to do a foreigner on his car. Kevin plans to fix Reg's car in the garage during the weekend and Rita begins to enjoy Reg's company. Victor tells Mavis that Derek is going to have to see a lot of Angela, which cause Mavis to believe that Derek is seeing Angela. Angie thinks that Jenny has another boyfriend.

Thursday (3174, Monday 14 January 1991)
Mark is surprised to find the lights still on at the garage on Monday morning. Kim tells Reg she wants a transfer. Reg invites Rita racing. He tells her his wife has gone to live in New Zealand. Victor orders Derek to keep Anglea sweet. Derek tells Mavis that Victor is up to his old tricks; trying to split them up. She refuses to listen and sits in the dark. Jenny introduces Steph to her older man, Robert Weston. When Mark turns up she passes Robert off as Steph's boyfriend.

Friday (3175, Wednesday 16 January 1991)
Steph is annoyed at Jenny's cheek of passing off her 'older man' as Steph's boyfriend. Mark tells Des that Steph has a 'fella'. Des tells him he's lying and goes for him in the Rovers. He confronts Steph who makes Jenny tell him the truth. Jenny then tells Angie that Robert is married. Mark discovers Kevin has been doing foreigners, and when Mark rows with Kevin, Kevin tells him he should be keeping an eye on Jenny. Curly is distraught at the thought of Kim transferring and Mavis is upset when Derek has to have lunch with Angela.

Monday (3176, Friday 18 January 1991)
Derek tells Mavis it is obvious that Victor is using Angela to split them up. Reg tells Curly to organise a trolley race. Curly takes Kim's transfer request form and Reg and Rita go to the races and Rita does well. Jenny tells Mark she wants to finish as she has someone else. He calls her a slag. Kevin takes Seymour's car to repair it, but crashes into a tree on the way.

Tuesday (3177, Monday 21 January 1991)
Kevin asks Mark to put the accident on the garages insurances, but Mark becomes paranoid that everybody is laughing at him. Seymour gives Kevin a bill for £1,250, but Mark refuses to claim off the insurance. Alf tries to teach Audrey shop management and Curly tells Kim he's not going to send her request in and rips it up. Ken gives Alf a list of repairs he wants done to his flat.

Wednesday (3178, Wednesday 23 January 1991)
Kevin thinks he can repair the car for £400, but Seymour refuses to let Kevin touch the car. Sally begs Mark to reconsider but he refuses. Kevin is annoyed that Sally begged for him and doesn't know hot to cope with everything. As a result, Mark sacks Kevin. Alf refuse to consider Ken's demands and discovers a new water heater for the flat will cost £300. Reg tells Curly he'll see to Kim's transfer after Brenda rows with him. Curly threatens to tell Rita that Mrs. Holdsworth is only on holiday. Reg agrees to hold onto the request for a week and Mike packs up his flat.

No Thursday episode (hour-long Emmerdale)

Friday (3179, Friday 25 January 1991)
Mark takes on another mechanic. Curly is certain that Kim really loves him, but that dream is shattered when he discovers her in the arms of another man. Ken invites Alma to share a meal with him and the two have a pleasant evening together. Reg refuses to let the trolley draw take place until Rita is present. Reg pulls out Rita's ticket. Curly helps Rita run around the shop in 2 minutes grabbing what they can. Rita then donates all of the goods to a hospital, but later she realises that Reg fixed the draw. Kevin gets an offer of a job at Walkers' tyre and exhaust garage, while Vera spreads around the gossip that the draw was a fiddle.

Monday (3180, Monday 28 January 1991)
Kim tells Curly the man is her cousin Adrian and he is lodging with them. Curly is horrified by his mistake. Phyllis tells Reg Vera is spreading the word about the trolley fix and Rita is annoyed at local remarks about the trolley race. Kevin starts work at Walkers and Alma assures Audrey that Ken is just a mate. Alf refuses to do any repairs, but trips over a rotten riser and falls down the stairs. Vera finds out the consequences of her gossip spreading, Reg sacks her.

Tuesday (3181, Wednesday 30 January 1991)
Alf has a sprained ankle but refuses to leave Audrey on her own at the shop and Vera writes to Head Office complaining about Reg. Seymour's solicitor writes to Kevin threatening legal action if he doesn't pay in 14 days. Alf advises Sally to write to the solicitor explaining their financial situation. Curly confronts Adrian at his building society and accuse him of stealing Kim, but Adrian accuses Curly of using Kim. Mike accepts an offer for his flat. So Jackie decides to sell her house and for them to find a place together somewhere - with no memories.

Wednesday (3182, Friday 1 February 1991)
Reg discovers that his old enemy, Brendan Scott, is coming from HQ and that a letter has been written. Brendan arrives just in time to see Curly shouting at Kim. Brendan begins his fraud investigation and Vera admits to Rita that she wrote the letter. Brendan tells Reg, HQ has received many letter of complaint about him in the last 10 years. Reg takes a holiday and gives Curly the keys to the store. Sally works out the Webster's finances and works out that they can only offer £10 a week.

Thursday (3183, Monday 4 February 1991)
The employees react to the news that Curly is in charge. Curly refuse Kim's transfer. He tells her she can resign if she wants a change that much. Raquel makes it clear she's interested in Curly. Brendan talks to Vera about Rita's connection in the fix. Brendan interviews Rita about the trolley race and she refuses to talk to him. Alma calling herself Mrs Halliwell makes arrangements to view Jackie's house. Alma tortures herself by looking round the house. Later Jackie discovers that the duvet has bee cut and slashed.

Friday (3184, Wednesday 6 February 1991)
Mike confronts the estate agent, who then gives Mike a description of Alma. Alma tells Mike she doesn't know why she did it and offers him payment. He is touched by her emotions. Raquel agrees to go out with Curly and he is shocked when Raquel makes it clear she wants to get him into bed. However, Raquel is upset when Curly keeps talking about Kim. Audrey arranges for some repairs to be taken out behind Alf's back. Reg asks Vera to withdraw her allegation and he'll take her back. Rita then shocks Reg by telling him she wants their meetings to stop.

Monday (3185, Friday 8 February 1991)
Mavis is excited to see a fox in the garden. She tells Derek not to tell anyone about it, but keeps watch for the fox. Raquel reads Curly a letter in a women's magazine that she thinks Kim could have written. Curly confronts Kim with the letter and she tells him she didn't write it. Curly shows Adrian the letter that says Adrian is after her as well. He is shocked and tells Curly he has already slept with Kim. Curly threatens to kill him. An assistant thinks Curly is robbing Adrian and the police arrive and Curly spends two hours in the police station. Brendan is surprised to learn that Vera has dropped her allegations and is Curly's landlady. He thinks it's all a cover-up, but can't prove Reg's guilt, so Reg returns to work. Rita realises that Jenny is avoiding her.

Tuesday (3186, Monday 11 February 1991)

Wednesday (3187, Wednesday 13 February 1991)
Reg can't control Curly at work, while Curly keeps calling Kim 'Jezebel'. Reg tells Curly to stop sulking and transfer Kim. Kim threatens to tell head Office that she's being harassed, so Curly agrees to her transfer to Bolton. Sally worries about bailiffs, but Kevin is upset when Sally tells her mum about their problem. Mrs Seddon offers to give them the money, but Sally is furious when Kevin refuses. Jack mourns his birds and Angie plans a party for Jenny's birthday. Mavis worries that Foxy Freddie is the pigeon killer.

Thursday (3188, Friday 15 February 1991)
Jenny celebrates her 20th birthday. Angie is angry when Jenny tells her she doesn't want the arranged party, instead, she's going out with Robert. When Angie goes on about Robert being married Jenny tells her to find somewhere else to live. Angie tells Rita about Robert, but Jenny brings him into the pub, Rita snubs him. Percy convinces Jack that a fox killed the pigeons and The Wilton's begin to worry. Sally makes Kevin see it would be silly not to borrow the money off her mum and he reluctantly agrees. Des pays £500 for a boat that he plans to do up and installs his boat in the garden to The Wilton's horror. Mavis plans to lure the fox away as Jack brings Boomer the dog. Unfortunately, Boomer attacks Derek in the Duckworth's back yard.

Friday (3189, Monday 18 February 1991)
Derek escapes from Boomer. The fox appears in the Wilton's garden and Mavis scares it off by making a lot of noise. The neighbours are woken by the racket, but when the hunt follows Derek home, Mavis attacks Bert with a frying pan. Phil arranges with Alec to lodge at the Rovers and moves in paying £20 a night. Jenny is annoyed when Rita mentions Robert's wife. She then orders Angie out, but Angie refuses to go. Percy worries when Emily spends time in the hospital. The Wilton's tell Jack about the fox and Vera hears that her mother has died.

Monday (3190, Wednesday 20 February 1991)
Vera breaks down over her mother and discovers that Amy had a heart attach in the middle of playing bingo. Percy tells Mavis he's worried about Emily's health. Emily tells Percy she wants to do something before she dies. Phil tells Deirdre it's convenient for him to live at the Rovers, but Alec fears that Phil is involved with the mob. Jenny tells Rita she has no right to tell her what to do with her life. Curly takes Raquel out again and Alec is frightened when Scotch Tommy calls for Phil.

Tuesday & Wednesday - no Coronation Street

Thursday (3191, Friday 22 February 1991)
Jack tries to get out of attending Amy's funeral. The residents react when they discover Phil has taken over the factory unit for PJ Leisure. They fear he's opening an amusement arcade. Phil tells Deirdre the factory will be a repair and storage shop for machines. Percy follows Emily to the hospital, but refuses to believe she is not ill. She tells him she's going to open a charity shop for the hospital at No. 2. Jenny tells Rita that Robert is installing her in a flat of her own. Meanwhile, Reg meets wife Veronica from the airport and she shocks him by demanding to be taken to see Rita.

Friday (3192, Monday 25 February 1991)
Veronica confronts Rita, She tells Reg she's selling the house and returning to New Zealand to her new man. She tells Rita she can have him and Rita tells Reg to keep away. Reg is thrown out by Veronica and he asks Rita to take him in, but she tells him to get lost. Jenny calls Rita a hypocrite going on about Robert when she knew Reg had a wife. The Duckworth's bury Amy and discover Amy's last wish is for Vera to look after her friend Joss Shackleton. Alec feels he should have something more with his life. Emily stocks up the charity shop and Joss tells Vera he's her father.

Monday (3193, Wednesday 27 February 1991)
Vera is confused about her past, but accepts Joss as her father even though Jack thinks he is a fraud. Alec considers opening a club with Phil, but is annoyed when Phil puts forward the idea of having Bet in charge of a new club. Angie tells Rita she's moving out. Robert worries as Jenny shows him off more and more. He tells her he's leaving his wife Linda. He says he lover her and he'll tell Linda about them. When Jenny tells Rita she's made a mess of her own life, Rita calls her a selfish bitch and tells her she's not moving Robert in Angie's place. Deirdre officially opens the charity shop.

Tuesday (3194, Friday 1 March 1991)
Angie packs, but agrees to stay on another week for Rita so she can try to talk some sense into Jenny. Jenny apologies to Rita and tells her Angie can have the house as Robert has bought a flat and she's moving in with him, leaving the street. Ruby and Percy cross each other at the charity shop. He is horrified when she sells his waistcoat. Phil leaves the Rovers and tells Deirdre why he stayed there; the police wore that he might be called as a character witness in a trial and asked him to disappear for a bit. Bet convinces Alec to give the club a go and Phil comes up with the name, The Alphabet Club. Bet is appalled that Alec has to find £60,000 to go into the club venture. Alec feels they should open the club in the old Graffiti premises, now un-let office accommodation and Curly sleeps on the sofa as Joss stays the night.

Wednesday - no Coronation Street

Thursday (3195, Monday 4 March 1991)
Percy puts a postcard in the Kabin window about his waistcoat. Emily is shocked when Angie reveals she bought it and has completely revamped it. Percy demands his waistcoat back from Angie. He is shocked when she gives it to him as it's changed, so he gives it back. Alec goes to the bank for a loan and is shocked to find that not only is the manager a woman, but she is only prepared to lend him £30,000. Alec wants to sell the Rovers. Bet is horrified, but Alec tells her it's her decision. Bet tells Alec she'll say goodbye to the Rovers for him. Steph reveals Jenny has packed in her job. Steph is cross when Des works on the boat rather than go out with her. Vera plans to keep Joss at No. 9, but Curly tells Vera he'll go if Joss doesn't. Angie tells Curly he can move in with her

Friday (3196, Wednesday 6 March 1991)
Liz finds a box full of money under Andy's bed. Steve asks for more than £5 a week pocket money, while Jim tires to cross-examine Andy and gets nowhere. Vera is upset that Curly is moving out. Raquel doesn't like the sound of him living with Angie either, but Curly moves into No. 7. The staff realise the Gilroy's are up to something. Alec tells them it's not true, but Betty and Jack tell Liz he's lying as he was smiling when he told them. Phil tells Alec he can't let him risk everything on the club so he's going I alone but will get his artists from Alec, which makes Alec feel dumped. Steph tells Des she's booking a skiing holiday for one, since he has his boat.

Monday (3197, Friday 8 March 1991)
Vera thinks Curly is going out with Angie, but all Curly thinks about is getting Raquel in his bed. Reg tells Raquel to prepare herself for the North West Beauty Show in Buxton, and Curly agrees to go with her. Alec thinks the Council should stop the club but with Deirdre on it he realises this won't happen. However, Alec plans to have Alf standing against Deirdre in the elections. Jim confronts Andy about the £80. He tells him he's running a book on the FA Cup, Jim is impressed but Liz isn't. To prepare for her skiing holiday Steph goes out and spends a fortune on ski-wear

Tuesday (3198, Monday 11 March 1991)
Alec is frustrated when the Roberts refuse to have Alf standing for Council. He decides to stand himself. Bet makes Alec realise they could lose money if he was a Councillor as he wouldn't be impartial. Phil assures Deirdre he's not interested in her as a councillor but as a woman. Alec tries to wind Alf up into standing, saying Deirdre is too strong for him to beat. The Roberts tell Alec they can see through his tricks. Liz threatens to tell Mrs Jeffers if Jim doesn't sort Andy out. Des looks at Andy's book and tells Jim he can't loose. Des buys designer sailing wear. When he refuses to share his stew with Steph she tips it over his lap. Reg tells Curly he's going to Buxton with Raquel or she's not going and Curly coaches Raquel in deportment.

Wednesday (3199, Wednesday 13 March 1991)
Steph refuses to do any of Des' cleaning and washing. Deirdre advises Steph to let Des think he's got his own way so they don't end up splitting up. When Des refuses to dry up, Steph throws the clean plates at him. Raquel refuses to go to Buxton with anyone but Curly. Curly shows Reg that he has found the book of raffle tickets which Rita's ticket came from. Reg realises Curly is blackmailing him, Reg agrees not to go to Buxton. Alec tries to talk Audrey round but she refuses to let Alf stand. Ken overhears Jim telling Alec about Andy's book.

Thursday - no Coronation Street (hour-long Emmerdale)

Friday (3200, Friday 15 March 1991)
Ken talks to Andy about the book, but Andy refuses to listen. When Ken tries to lecture Jim he gets the cold shoulder. Curly and Raquel go to Buxton where Brendan tries to chat her up. The Bettabuys judges vote Luddenden Foot 3rd, Blundellsands 2nd and Stalybridge 1st. Raquel blames pre contest sex with Curly. Curly, in underpants, catches Brendan planning to seduce Raquel. Raquel shuts them both out in the corridor. The Barns slide further apart and WART Mrs Barford convinces Alf that he must stand for Council.

Monday (3201, Monday 18 March 1991)
Joss brightens up his bedroom at No. 9 and tells Vera that his grandfather was Edward the Seventh. Audrey is certain the Council will kill Alf, but Alec backs Alf and is keen to discredit Deirdre. Both Barnes' refuse to tidy the house. After a row Des moves into the boat, but Steph falls off the boat and hurts her ankle. Ken tells Mrs Jeffers about the book. She is impressed with it but tells Andy to close it and return all the money. As a result Steve accuses Tracy of telling Ken about the book.

Tuesday (3202, Wednesday 20 March 1991)
Steph has her broken leg in plaster, but is still determined to go on holiday. Ken supervises Andy's pay out. He is upset when Tracy refuses to take her money back. Andy tells Steve he's left school and won't be returning. Deirdre and Alf look forward to a good clean fight. As a precautionary measure Alf goes for a check-up and is given the all clear. Joss convinces Vera she has Royal blood in her.

Wednesday (3203, Friday 22 March 1991)
Jim and Liz try to persuade Andy to go to school. Jim accuses Andy of having no guts and Andy says he's leaving home. Vivien Barford congratulates Alf on standing, but Audrey gets a little jealous over the compliment. Steph goes on holiday, but Des is sure she won't get on the plane. Des apologises to Steph for being rotten and is shocked when she still goes on holiday. Jack finds it hard to cope with Vera, Duchess of Weatherfield.

Thursday (3204, Monday 25 March 1991)
Ken asks Andy not to give up, because he is too bright. Jim is annoyed that Andy blames him for the book backfiring and talking about it in the Rovers. Jim hears that his mother in Belfast has taken a bad turn, so he and Liz make plans to see her immediately. Jackie is interested in buying a Listed building in the country and proposes to Mike when the view the house. Liz agrees to be Deirdre's agent in the elections, but Emily expects to be Deirdre's agent and is upset when she discovers that Liz has already accepted the position. Gail offers to look after baby Rosie for Sally so she can return to work. Martin then tells Gail she can return to the cafˇ and he'll look after the children. Des offers Angie £5 and hour to clean the house, but she refuses as it's a disaster area.

Friday (3205, Wednesday 27 March 1991)
Gail gleefully returns to the cafˇ, but Sally is cross that Gail is back at work when she has decided to return to the shop. Jim worries about his mother's heart. Deirdre agrees to look after the twin as Liz and Jim go off to Belfast. The twins plan a party before discovering that Deirdre will be watching them. Jackie tells Mike she wants him to sign a pre-marital contract.

Monday (3206, Friday 29 March 1991)
Mike is insulted that Jackie wants him to sign a contract saying he won't take the factory if they divorce but agrees. Mike assures Jackie he will never leave her, but upsets Jackie by signing the contract without reading it. Mike reads the contract and tells Jackie he's not going to marry someone who is thinking ahead to divorce. Andy is determined to prove to Jim that he's mature. He opens the bike shop to take messages and keep things ticking over. Phil warns Andy not to give Deirdre a hard time. Sally considers asking Martin to look after Rosie, and is surprise when Martin agrees to look after Rosie. Ivy is horrified at the thought of Martin looking after the children. Phyllis becomes Des' housekeeper and he is delighted with her work.

Tuesday (3207, Monday 1 April 1991)
On Easter Monday, Vera receives a card from the Queen asking her to keep quiet about their relationship. Vera tells Jack that this is her proudest day, but Jack tells Alec that he wrote the card to Vera. Phyllis is impressed by all of the Barnes' gadgets. She uses the ice cream maker to produce Bacardi and peanut ice cream. Audrey and Ivy criticise Gail for letting Martin look after 2 babies. Sally calls Ivy a nosy old woman for criticising her decision to let Martin care for Rosie. Jackie grows annoyed at Mike's suffering attitude. Jackie rips the contract up and pleases Mike. Alma shows Gail the cafˇ lease - the landlord has upped the rent from £225 per month to £900. She tells Gail they'll have to close.

Wednesday (3208, Wednesday 3 April 1991)
Sally leaves Rosie with Martin for the morning as she returns to work, but she worries all day about her baby. Kevin collects Rosie but takes David by mistake. Sally is furious that he can't even recognise his own child. Jackie wants the contract rewritten so that on marrying Mike he owns 50% of everything. The solicitor changes her mind and drafts a new contract - on their marriage; Mike is given 25% of the business. Mike is pleased and signs the contract. Jack tells Vera he sent her the card as an 'April Fools', but she refuses to believe him.

Thursday (3209, Friday 5 April 1991)
Alma resigns herself to closing the cafˇ but Gail plans a fight. Gail visits the landlord's agent and starts to barter. Mike bumps into her and is worried to hear Alma might lose the cafˇ. He tells her he'll sort everything out but not to tell Alma. Joss refuses to believe Jack sent the card and Phyllis falls for Joss' charms but he flirts with Emily and Percy worries that Emily might like Joss. Sally tells Kevin she doesn't want to work, but instead be a stay at home mum for Rosie.

Friday (3210, Monday 8 April 1991)
Phyllis cleans No. 6 for Steph's return and Steph is pleased that the house is tidy when she returns. Des is suspicious when he reads an Italian comment on Steph's leg plaster. Joss tangos with Emily in the charity shop. Percy pushes him out of the way, he falls and is knocked unconscious and is rushed to hospital. Joss recovers in hospital, but has to have a blood transfusion. Vera balms Emily for dancing with him. Mike tells Gail he has some news for her about the lease. Martin realises Mike's involved and demands to know what's going on.

Monday (3211, Wednesday 10 April 1991)
Steph asks Phyllis to continue working for them and she agrees. Des is furious when he has the Italian translated, but Steph is angry that Des thinks she was unfaithful. Steph asks Des to trust her, but he goes behind her back and takes the receipt for her holiday photos. Vera collects Joss from hospital and Ruby tells her Percy pushed him over. Vera threatens Percy by telling him not to touch Joss again. Jack discovers Joss' blood is 'A negative' and Vera's 'O positive' proving that he isn't her father. Mike knocks the agent down to £600 a month. Gail tells him they'll have to close. He asks her not to do anything for 24 hours. Mike tells Gail he's sorted it to £350 a month and asks her not to tell Alma about his involvement and the recession hits Ingrams

Tuesday (3212, Friday 12 April 1991)
Martin wonders why the new lease is with Alcazar Holdings and Gail and Alma celebrate. Vera is adamant that Joss is her dad, but Jack calls in at the blood centre and ends up give blood. He discovers Joss and Vera could be related. Jackie decides she wants to marry in a registry office; they set the date for 5th July her birthday. Through the photos, Des discovers Clive Parnell holidayed with Steph; he accuses her of having an affair with him, packs his things and leaves.

Wednesday (3213, Monday 15 April 1991)
Phyllis tells Steph that Des loves her but she's not interested. Des returns and Steph swears she did not touch Clive. Des shows her that she's got Clive's number on her ticket. Steph tells Des the truth - how Clive pestered her on holiday - climbing onto her balcony at night. He wrote his number on the ticket. Des believes her and apologies. Curly is embarrassed when Angie does their shopping at Bettabuys. Raquel tells Curly she doesn't like him living with Angie. Percy humbles himself to do Joss' shopping. Joss tells Jack about the good life he had in the service. Jack considers applying for a job as driver to a private house in Knustsford with Vera as housekeeper. Deirdre refuses to let Tracy go to a pop concert. Andy sells unofficial posters for the show. Phil buys Tracey a cassette of the tour and Angie plans a foursome with Curly, Raquel and Ben.

Thursday (3214, Wednesday 17 April 1991)
Angie cooks goulash for the dinner party, but Raquel only agrees to the meal when Ben agrees. Angie tackles Raquel about modelling her designs at the student collections. Phil advises Andy to watch out; selling unofficial posters could get him in trouble with the big boys. Des pretends to be a client to arrange a meeting with Clive. Des goes for Clive who floors him with his unarmed combat. Steph separates them and tells Des she loves him. Jack tells Vera he only wants the interview for the expenses. He tells the mistress they'll be travelling from Southampton.

Friday (3215, Friday 19 April 1991)
Raquel likes the idea of modelling, but Reg tells Raquel that she's not allowed to appear in public as anything else except Miss Bettabuy. Steve worries that Andy will get in trouble selling the posters. At the gig, an official makes a grab for Andy and demands the money he's taken. Phil arrives and saves him. Andy tells Phil he's back at school because he promised Liz. Phil offers him a job with real money. Mrs Maxwell-Glover interviews the Duckworths. They pocket the expenses and tell her they work for Sir Alec Gilroy-Holdsworth. Mrs M-G gives the Duckworth's the job and wants references from Sir Alec. Vera worries as they gave her Coronation Street as a contact address. Steph is proud of Des fighting for her honour and Joss disapproves of Joss' fraud.

Monday (3216, Monday 22 April 1991)
Angie urges Curly to sort Reg out, but Reg refuses to back down over the modelling. Alf is fed up with Alec's slowness as a campaign manager. Alec makes Jack deliver leaflets, but Deirdre's is upset when Alf attacks her marital status in his leaflets. Ken tells Deirdre she has his support 100% and accuses Alf of propaganda and Phil supports this view. Emily and Percy canvas for Deirdre. Phil tells Jim Andy can stay at school and work for him in the holidays and weekends. Vera dreams about taking Mrs MG's job, and Joss offers to forge references for the Duckworthās

Tuesday (3217, Wednesday 24 April 1991)
Raquel threatens to resign, but Reg agrees to Raquel's modelling to keep her at Bettabuy, on the condition that 'Bettabury' is mentioned. Angie panics about the fashion show and throws Ben out when he doesn't seem to care. Phil tells Andy he'll wait until Liz returns for an answer. Alf's posters arrive with the slogan 'Alf Roberts - the people's friend'. The reporter Jeff Long ton is a friend of Phil's. He tells Phil he's discovered Alf has another woman. Phil wants to spread the news about Alf's other woman, but Deirdre refuses. Deirdre is interviewed by the Gazzette and Joss forges the references but worries about Jack's etiquette

Wednesday (3218, Friday 26 April 1991)
One of Alf's WART pals gets him an interview on Radio Weatherfield, on 'Shop Talk'. Phil phones into Alf's radio phone-in and asks him about his relationship with Vivien. Audrey and Deirdre are horrified by Phil's actions and Alf tries to convince Audrey that Vivien is just a friend. Bettabuys provides the refreshment for the Fashion Show. Ben apologies to Angie and offers to lend a hand backstage but she tells him to get lost. Curly helps Angie backstage. When one of the male models is sick Angie asks him to go on but he refuses. Angie breaks down and Raquel models to great acclaim. Jeff does a glowing article on Deirdre

Thursday (3219, Monday 29 April 1991)
Audrey refuses to work in the shop because of everyone talking about Mrs Barford. Alf is furious to find Ken has put a 'vote Barlow' poster up at his window. Alf rips it down. Audrey then decides to stand by Alf and returns to work. Ken is furious that Alf illegally entered the flat. He tells the Gazette about the incident, when Alf threatens to evict him for supporting his wife. A photographer is interested I Raquel and Vera worries about Mrs MG checking up on the references.

Friday (3220, Wednesday 1 May 1991)
Vera tells Mrs MG they won't be able to accept the jobs. Mrs MG's house is burgled and the police question the Duckworth's. They think it's about the expenses and confess. DS Richardson finds the story of the Duckworth's job very amusing. Alf worries as the Gazette investigate the eviction threat, so when Alf apologies, Ken accepts. Alf glues a 'vote Roberts' poster onto the outside of Ken's window, covering the 'vote Barlow' poster. Alf and Ken row in the Rovers, and start pushing each other. The Gazette photographer is present and takes a photograph to Alf's horror. Curly worries that the photographer will Raquel to pose nude.

Monday (3221, Friday 3 May 1991)
Alec is looking forward to the day's local election - Audrey is being left to mind the shop and Mrs Barford arrives to lend Alf a hand and moral support. Don arrives in the Rovers with the Gazette headlined; Councillor's husband threatens opponent, with a very large photograph. Raquel leaves work early for her session with the photographer. And election night - Alf wins the fight but loses the battle!

Tuesday (3222, Monday 6 May 1991)
The water goes off I the street and Alec gets short shrift from the Walton's. As he considers he got Alf elected as Councillor he demands that Alf sorts it out. Raquel gives Curly the push and Angie finds some of her designs have been sold to a manufacturer.

Wednesday (3223, Wednesday 8 May 1991)
Angie and Curly spend the night together and is embarrassed afterwards. Angie tells Curly she regrets what happened last night; they shake hands and agree to be friends. Vera is concerned for Curly when she learns Raquel has dumped him. Alec serves beer in plastic glasses. The Brewery tells him he'll have to close the Rovers if he doesn't have running water. Alec asks the Wilton's for help but they refuse. Jackie overhears Ivy slagging Mike off, so Jackie sacks Ivy for gossiping. Des runs a hose pipe from his house to the Rovers for free pints and Alf accepts a bulk shipment of bottle water.

Thursday (3224, Friday 10 May 1991)
Ivy is furious with herself and her mouth, but Alf gives Ivy a job at the shop. Alf tells Audrey that Ivy will be working with her whilst he's on Council business and she is horrified. Raquel is annoyed that curly doesn't seem to mind that she ditched him, but Angie and Curly find themselves kissing again. Alec bans Mavis from the Rovers for not helping with water. Derek parks his car over Alec's hosepipe cutting off the water supply. Alec is forced to apologise for barring Mavis and gives them free drinks. Deirdre accuses Alf of profiteering with his bottle water at 70p a time whilst the residents suffer a third day without water. Jackie tackles Mike about 'Alcazar Holdings' in the accounts. He tells her it's a small holding company for tax purposes. The Duckworth's find No. 9 flooded; they'd left the taps on.

Friday (3225, Monday 13 May 1991)
Jack and Vera try to dry No. 9 out and Jack tells Vera that they'll go to town on the insurance. Ivy starts work at the shop, and Alf leaves Audrey in chard of Ivy at the shop. Audrey takes the afternoon off, leaving Ivy on her own. Curly is amazed when Angie is brazen about their relationship. Mavis considers giving Derek and aphrodisiac, Rita suggests try parsnips. Phil offers Deirdre a job as his personal assistant, but she turns him down

Monday (3226, Wednesday 15 May 1991)
Tracy worries that her school French trip might be in jeopardy as Deirdre is in financial trouble. Deirdre goes to the job centre and discovers she hasn't got any skills and will have to retrain. She contacts and old Council friend but he can only offer her a cleaning job. Deirdre gets a job interview for telephone sales and Phil offers to pay for Tracy's French trip but Deirdre doesn't let him. Ivy annoys Alf by sending a customer to Bettabuy; Audrey gives Ivy the run around at the shop. Having taken Rita's advice Mavis feeds Derek 'Parsnip Surprise'.

Tuesday (3227, Friday 17 May 1991)
Mavis is annoyed that the parsnips didn't arouse Derek. She needs to know that he finds her sexually attractive.. Tracy wants Deirdre to marry Phil so they'll be rich. Deirdre gets the telesales job, selling fitted kitchens. She feels useless after a morning of people putting the phone down and making improper suggestions. She discovers Ingrams are looking for a sales rep and applies for the job. Ivy tells Alf it would be a good idea to open evenings and a decorator gives Jack an over the top estimate, so Jack plans to decorate himself

Wednesday (3228, Monday 20 May 1991)
Mike is surprised to find Deirdre has applied for the job. Deirdre tells Mike she's not after a hand out and he tells her he's glad she came to him. Mavis is pleasantly surprised when the parsnips start working. Derek confesses to Mavis that he slapped the cleaner's bottom at work. Alf decides he will open the shop evening and works out a rota, but when Audrey complains, Alf reminds her that he is her boss. Steve helps Des out on the boat. He tells Steph he knows he's not going to pass his resists

Thursday (3229, Wednesday 22 May 1991)
Jackie and Mike interview Deirdre. Mike backs her but Jackie wants someone else. She tells him she knows that Deirdre is an old friend of his, but Mike has to tell Deirdre that she doesn't have the job. Steve works on the boat whilst Des is at work. Steve skives off school to work on the boat and be with Steph. Jim is horrified to discover Steve missed part of an exam. Steve tells him he's not taking his resits. Liz phones and tells Jim she's coming home. Mavis feels guilty over the parsnips and tells Derek they were the cause of his bottom slapping and he is horrified. Victor fires Mrs Shaw the cleaner as a cut back before Derek can tell him about the bottom slapping.

Friday (3230, Friday 24 May 1991)
Steve refuses to go to school. Jim asks Andy to talk some sense into Steve, but Steve asks Andy to stand up for him. Liz returns home to the news that Steve has left school. She can see that Steve won't achieve anything by taking his resits. Jim tells Steve that he's had enough of him and tell shim to leave No. 11. Deirdre tells Tracy she can't go to France. Tracy tells her she suspected as much and isn't really bothered. Audrey boycotts the show. Mrs Shaw's solicitor writes to PPP accusing Derek of Sexual Harassment and threatening him with a tribunal. The Wilton's are upset when Bet puts parsnips in their hotpots.

Monday (3231, Monday 27 May 1991)
Steve spends the night in Des' boat. Liz is horrified that Jim told him he'd have to leave No. 11. Liz lets Steve stay working on the boat as long as he's not a nuisance to the Barnes'. Steve wants to continue sleeping on the boat. Steph says it's alright so long as his parents agree, but Steph worries that it'll rain and moves Steve into the spare room. Deirdre hates the telesales and gets the sack for not getting any jobs. Ken offers to pay for Tracy's French trip and Deirdre agrees. Phil asks Deirdre to front his new business PJ Promotions and she agrees. Derek visits Mrs Shaw and she agrees he wasn't really harassing her. He offers her a good reference if she drops the allegations. Mr. Shaw arrives and accuses Derek of laying hands on his wife. He refuses to believe the sacking had nothing to do with the harassment.

Tuesday (3232, Wednesday 29 May 1991)
Des feels that Steve is outstaying his welcome after 3 days. Steve wins him over by making breakfast. Liz however, is upset that Steve prefers living with strangers than at home. Phyllis spreads the news that Steve has been sleeping at the Barnes'. Steve tells Jim he likes the Barnes as they treat him like and adult. Jim tells him there'll always be a bed for him at No. 11. Liz tells Steph she wants Steve back. Steph agrees to tell Steve he has to leave. Steph is disturbed to find out that Steve is in love with her. Phil shows Deirdre the inside of Unit 14. He tells her this will be the headquarters of PJ Promotions. He asks her to be a full partner and run the business for him and she is very keen. Sarah Louise turns the freezer off in the shop whilst Audrey is looking after the kids.

Wednesday (3233, Friday 31 May 1991)
The shop freezer defrosts. Alf accuses Audrey of switching it off. Audrey however, makes Alf think that Ivy switched the freezer off. Alf discovers Audrey had the kids in the shop and realises they turned the freezer off. He blames her for not looking after them. Steve is delighted when Steph take the day off work, but Liz thinks Steph has lured Steve away from her. Steph tells Steve they don't want a lodger. He's welcome to come over anytime but he must return home. Steve returns home and Liz tells him he doesn't have to resit his exams. Steve buys Steph chocolates as a thank you present. She fears he's getting heavy. Ken is horrified to hear Deirdre has become Phil's business partner, but Deirdre isn't sure what her job is. Mrs Shaw tells Mavis she's dropping the tribunal, she agrees Derek isn't a pervert. Derek believes he won Mrs Shaw over not knowing that Mavis persuaded her. Ivy offers to leave the shop but Alf stops her. Audrey walks out of the shop saying she won't be returning.

Thursday (3234, Monday 3 June 1991)
Audrey refuses to have anything to do with the shop until Ivy has left. Ivy fears Alf is going to sack her but he thinks she's a good worker. Audrey is shocked that Alf would rather have Ivy in the shop than her. He tells her that if she wants Ivy sacked then she'll have to sack her. Steve steals Steph's scarf to keep as a love token. Steph is embarrassed find Steve spying on her at work. She tells Des that Steve is beginning to giver her the creeps. No plants grow in the Wilton's garden because of the shadow cast by the boat. The loss assessor inspects No. 9 and Mike gives Jackie an engagement ring.

Friday (3235, Wednesday 5 June 1991)
Gail is furious that Audrey wants to sack Ivy and the Duckworth's spend a fortune on wallpaper. Steve discovers people are laughing about his infatuation with Steph. Liz tries to comfort Steve but he is deeply hurt that Steph doesn't like him. Steph tries to tell Steve she wants to be his friend, but the refuses to admit he fancied her, and returns the scarf. Alf is furious to discover Audrey has been shopping at Bettabuy and tells her that is she won't work, he won't give her anymore money. Des is annoyed when Kevin tells him his new boat motor is rubbish. Meanwhile Mike and Jackie view a house and decide to buy it

Monday (3236, Friday 7 June 1991)
Steph assures Steve she hasn't been making a joke about his feelings. He agrees to be friends with her. Steve refuses to listen to Liz going on about Steph and tells her to gossip in the Corner Shop if she wants to talk about her. The Duckworth's put the new wallpaper up. The Insurance Company tells the Duckworth's they don't believe the claim for the hallway is true and refuse to pay anything. Vera is furious with Jack for trying to get the call on the claim. He promises to pay for the decorations himself. Audrey wants Ivy out of the shop but doesn't want to work there herself. Audrey leaves Alf and Derek buys a sun lounger for Mavis. Des installs the motor after Kevin has tuned it up. The motion of the motor makes the boat topple over, crashing the Wilton's fence and sun-lounger.

Tuesday (3237, Monday 10 June 1991)
Gail is startled to hear Audrey has left Alf, and is lounging about in a 5 star hotel. Audrey contacts Gail but refuses to tell her where she is staying. Gail tells her she's stupid leaving Alf. Audrey wants Alf to decide who comes first; her or the shop. Alf is angry that Audrey phoned Gail and not him and is horrified that she is in a 5 star hotel. The Crane men can't move the boat for a few days. Derek threatens to claim the boat as salvage. Derek gives Des a bill for £850 for material and emotional damage, as Mavis become hysterical about the boat. Des refuses to pay and tells Derek he can keep the boat. Mike and Jackie worry about the recession as they start redundancies and Jim and Don plan a fishing trip.

Wednesday (3238, Wednesday 12 June 1991)
Alf cancels Audrey's credit card, while Sales rep, Dave Wallace chats Audrey up at the hotel and Ivy cooks for Alf. Derek refuses to believe Des will part with the boat. Des agrees to pay for he repairs but not £3,200 compensation. Rita tells him the Wilton's are advertising the boat for sale, so Des threatens to start bee keeping if the Wilton's sell the boat. Des paints the bottom of the boat - in his garden - with anti-fouling paint; he stops when Derek threatens to chop up his half of the boat. Mike is shocked to discover Jackie has ordered the wedding flowers from Maggie Redman. Mike calls on Maggie, she tells him she knew the order was for him. He tells her Jackie knows nothing about Mark. She tells him his secret is safe with her. He is grateful when she introduces him to 8 year old Mark. Mike is startle to discover Phil wants him to bring Deirdre to the wedding. He feels all his secrets are crowding him.

Thursday (3239, Friday 14 June 1991)
Audrey tells Gail she's staying at the Postgate Hotel. Gail tells Alf but he refuses to see her. Audrey discovers her credit card has been cancelled when she tries to settle her hotel bill to date. Rita tells Derek that his war with Des is breaking Mavis up. Des tells Mavis that he'll move the boat and put right the damage. Mavis decides not to tell Derek, knowing hell try to stop the boat move. Derek return home early to catch the crane moving the boat. He hangs onto the boat and is lifted off the ground. Phyllis does some cleaning for Alf. Don, Jim and Alf get drink on their fishing trip. Unseen by Jim and Alf, Don falls into the canal. Mike asks Phil to be his best man and he accepts.

Friday (3240, Monday 17 June 1991)
Alf and Jim search for Don. They find a cap floating in the water. Don sobers up after falling in the river but is lost. Lf and Jim return and tell Ivy they've lost Don. She identifies the cap as his and grows hysterical, thinking Don has drowned. Don returns to find the police questioning Ivy about his disappearance. She is relieved to see him. Audrey is forced to stay with Gail and when she turns up at the shop to take money from the till, Ivy refuses to tell her where Alf has hidden the cash box. Alma agrees to let Audrey stay with her and she tells Alma that she intends to visit Grasmere Drive and raid Alf's hidden savings. Derek sulks as Des has moved the boat and refuses to talk to Mavis, but when Des buys Mavis a new sun lounger, Derek becomes even more furious when Mavis accepts it.

Originally transmitted: 19, 21, 24, 26 & 28 June 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 10 - Friday 14 March 2003
Episode Numbers: 3241 - 3245

Monday (3241, Wednesday 19 June 1991)
Derek is after compensation but Mavis is happy with the lounger. Once again Derek is foiled again when Des has a new fence erected. Audrey finds Alf's safe empty and is startled to find Phyllis cleaning the house. Alf is pleased that Audrey is desperate for money. Vivienne tries to console Alf over his marital problems and interrupts his bath. Audrey arrives home to return to Alf but doesn't stop when she sees Vivienne with dressing gowned Alf. Alma puzzles over the landlord being Alcazar Holdings and remembers Mike's petrol station in Alcazar. Deirdre is annoyed when Phil doesn't share any responsibility at work.

Tuesday (3242, Friday 21 June 1991)
Audrey accuses Don of covering up for Alf, she thinks he was with Vivienne, not fishing. Deirdre is annoyed that Phil is avoiding the VAT man and won't tell her about his movements. Alma phones the agents pretending to be Mike's secretary to discover that Mike does own the cafˇ. She accuses Gail of dealing with Mike behind her back, and is furious that she's living on Mike's pity. Gail urges her to see it doesn't matter; it's just Mike's way of unloading guilt. Audrey can't stand being on her own and decides to return home. Derek refuses to see Des has put right the damage, he thinks he's removed the evidence. Mavis accuses him of being obsessed. Audrey finds Alf has changed the locks and Derek makes his peace with Des. Audrey dumps herself on Gail and tells her she has decided to play Alf at his own game and get a divorce.

Wednesday (3243, Monday 24 June 1991)
Vera tells Ivy there are jobs going at Bettabuy, so Ivy decides to apply for a job. Alma is annoyed that she's working to give Mike money. Gail tells Mike Alma knows about the cafˇ. He calls at the cafˇ and tells Alma he doesn't want her gratitude and that Jackie doesn't know anything about it. Alma tells Mike she's sorry for him, marrying Jackie for her money. Emily books a holiday in Rhos on Sea but doesn't know how to tell Percy, so Phyllis tells Percy about Emily's holiday plans. Alf considers opening talks with Audrey before discovering she's looking for a solicitor. Audrey phones Stephen in Canada and asks him to get Malcolm to contact her.

Thursday (3244, Wednesday 26 June 1991)
Alf gives Ivy a rise in gratitude for al her support. Reg introduces himself to Ivy and tells her she must be mad working for Alf. Alf accuses Reg of trying to steal his staff. Gail is alarmed to find Audrey is making plans to run off to Canada with Malcolm. Audrey then discovers that Malcolm is getting married next month to someone called Ruth. All of this causes Audrey to break down. Percy tells Emily he'll go with her to Rhos on Sea and she tells him she's going alone and Mellors goes bust owing Ingrams £50,000, which depresses Mike.

Friday (3245, Friday 28 June 1991)
Audrey is nearly at breaking point. She doesn't want Gail's sympathy so moves back to Alma's. Alf's nerves begin to take the form of anger and Audrey goes to the job centre, looking for work. Audrey refuses to use Don's taxi, telling him she blames Ivy for breaking up her marriage. Reg offers Ivy £6,000 a year to work at Bettabuy. She tells him she's happy with Alf. He does a test on her to see how quick she is on the till but Alf makes him buy the products. Percy is upset when Emily goes away by herself and Jackie cuts back on the wedding to save some money.

Originally transmitted: 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10 July 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 17 - Friday 21 March 2003
Episode Numbers: 3246 - 3250

Monday (3246, Monday 1 July 1991)
Ivy refuses to stop on at the shop out of loyalty. She's starting at Bettabuys. Alma and Gail tell Audrey that she has to pull herself together. Rita feels sorry for Alf. She finds herself in a corner when he tells her she's the only woman ever to understand him. Rita lectures Audrey on what a mess she's making of her life and makes her see that she needs Alf. So Audrey goes to make up with Alf, but when she sees Ivy in the shop she changes her mind. Later, Ivy calls on Audrey to tell her Alf has collapsed I the shop and been taken to hospital. Ralph Dobson contacts Jackie and arranges a private meeting and during this meeting Ralph tells Jackie that his new firm wants to buy Ingrams. Deirdre discovers the arcade mangers haven't been paid recently and Dean tells her that Phil often has cash flow problems. Phil tells Mike he needs money for a deal and asks for a £6,000 loan. Mike says he can't help him until after the wedding. Emily returns home after enjoying the peace and tranquillity of Rhos on Sea.

Tuesday (3247, Wednesday 3 July 1991)
Mike wears himself out trying to keep the business from going under; Jackie is annoyed as he doesn't seem to be preparing for the wedding. Jackie fears that Mike's obsession with work will ruin their relation ship. Phil reads Deirdre his best man's speech; she is upset when he jokes about Mike's ex-lovers. He tears the speech up when she tell shim that she was one of them. Phil takes Mike on his stag party and resents his relationship with Deirdre. Jackie tells Ralph she will sell the factory but doesn't want Mike to know. Alf collapsed of nervous exhaustion. Audrey feels that she caused it. She moves back home and get Phyllis to stay on as cleaner for £2.50 an hour and then returns to work in the shop alongside Ivy. Percy tries to give Emily some personal space. She tells him she's decided to sell up and move to Rhos on Sea.

Wednesday (3248, Friday 5 July 1991)
Alf rests in hospital. Audrey realises she's going to have to look after him and run the shop as Ivy is leaving. Alma is bitter knowing that it is Mike's wedding day. She feels he will be unhappy with Jackie and it serves him right. Mike and Jackie are married at the Registry Office. Jackie gives Mike his wedding present - the knowledge that they're going to sell the factory and spend their time relaxing. He is horrified to hear Dobson is going through the accounts. Dobson notices Alcazar Holdings in the accounts. He calls on Alma to establish she runs the cafˇ. Percy tries to put Emily off selling No. 3. An estate agent views No. 3 and Ivy finishes at the shop.

Thursday (3249, Monday 8 July 1991)
Mike and Jackie spend their honeymoon rowing over his feelings that she has made him redundant. He tells her itās in his nature to work, he can't resist. Mike returns to work and tells Dobson to clear out. Dobson hints that he knows that Mike hasn't been straight with Jackie. Dobson tells Jackie that the Alcazar Holdings only asset is a 5-year-land lease on Jim's Cafˇ and Alma's flat. Ivy starts at Bettabuys and Audrey finds she can't cope with the shop on her own. Percy looks for somewhere to live and reminds the Webster's that they are family.

Friday (3250, Wednesday 10 July 1991)
Jackie tells Mike she knows all about Alcazar Holdings and Alma. He tells her owning the cafˇ is good business, they haven't lost any money and it was a good way for him to unload guilt. He tells he she has to accept Alma was a part of his life. Jackie calls on Alma and finds herself defending mike when Alma tells her she doesn't like having handouts from rats with guilty consciences. They wish each other luck. Phil asks Mike for £3,000. Mike refuses; Phil tells him he'll regret the decision, but Jackie forgives Mike, he promises he has no more secrets. The residents avoid Percy as he searches for somewhere to live. Emily shows the Wallace's around No. 3, but she is furious when Percy tampers with the plumbing, letting the Wallace's believe the house is in bad repair. Kevin isn't keen when Sally considers working evenings at the shop. Sally agrees to work in the shop for three hours a night, four nights a week for £9 a night. Vera wants to go on a holiday camp weekend to meet Lester again, but Jack refuses and Phil gets drunk in the Rovers.

Originally transmitted: 12, 15, 17, 19 & 22 July 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 24 - Friday 28 March 2003
Episode Numbers: 3251 - 3255

Monday (3251, Friday 12 July 1991)
Jackie and Mike agree to keep the factory if he can save it. Phil asks Mike for £500. Mike feels he'd never get it back and refuses. Phil asks Jackie for a £500 loan. He tries to charm her but she realises he's in trouble and tells him Mike runs the business. In revenge he tells her all he knows about Mike's deceptions. Mike lands a big contract and wants to celebrate. He is bewildered when Jackie tells him she wants rid of the factory and him. She tells him she knows all about Deirdre and Susan and how he set Charlie Travers up to put in a low offer on the factory. She accuses him of setting her up and throws her rings at him. Jackie threatens Mike with a shotgun, he takes it off her and she drives off. He is horrified to find the gun was loaded. Percy shows Mrs Cudlip round No. 3 in Emily's absence, he tries to put her off the house. She loves the house but is put off when he tells her it's a noisy area. Emily tells Percy he'll have to accept the fact that she is selling and Reg is interested in buying No.3. Kevin is pleased that Sally is working evenings when he finds out she is earning £9 a night and Dean is tired of not being paid by Phil. Jack wins on the horses and Phil arranges a card game with him and Don.

Tuesday (3252, Monday 15 July 1991)
Ivy and Vera attend the Bettabuy quiz night leaving the evening free for Don and Jack to hold a card game. Phil is forced to sell some of his machines and Deirdre lends him all her money - £200 - to get his car repaired. Phil, Des, Don, Jim and Jack play poker in the factory unit. Phil urges the others to bet big but they're careful. He annoys Don by insinuating that he's out of his league. Don matches Phil's £200 stake and they start adding markers. Jack and Jim try to stop Don. Don pays to see Phil. Phil has a full house but Don wins with four of a kind. He takes Phil's £200, Phil promises the other £450 in the morning. Mike finds Dobson installed in his office administering the take over. Dobson refuses to tell Mike where Jackie is and threatens him with security if he doesn't leave. Sandra phones Alec and tells him Joyce has just died. Alec is shocked by Joyce's death and worries about his own health. He tells Sandra he won't attend the funeral and comforts her when she breaks down. Rita is horrified to discover Reg is interested I buying No. 3 and Steph is amused when Architect Simon Beatty flirts with her.

Wednesday (3253, Wednesday 17 July 1991)
Steph feels tired of Des' boyishness and is attracted to Simon, so she decides to phone him behind Des' back. Sandra asks Alec to meet Victoria from her boarding school and put he up whilst she and Tim attend the funeral in Whitby. Mike tells Deirdre that Phil turned Jackie against him, and told her about their affair. Mike tells her Phil is financially in ruin. Deirdre reminds him that he did trick Jackie; Phil only told her the truth. Liz tells Deirdre that Phil lost her £200 at cards. Angie tells Reg that Rita is angry that he might buy No. 3 and the thought of Rita's wrath puts Reg off No. 3. Don search for Phil vain.

Thursday (3254, Friday 19 July 1991)
Alec wants everything perfect for Victoria and puts everyone one on their best behaviour. A policewoman arrives to tell him Sandra and Tim have been killed in a car crash in Whitby. Alec and Bet meet Victoria off the train and have to break the news to her and then Alec and Victoria go to Whitby to sort out identification. Deirdre tells Ivy about the card school. Ivy rows with Don, as far as she is concerned it makes no difference is he won or not. Phil calls on Deirdre via the back door and asks her to trust him. Phil refuses to pay Don the £450. Scotch Tommy arrives, Phil tells him to deal with Don. Instead of hitting Don, Tommy turn on Phil and Don is horrified. Simon takes Steph to the theatre and takes her back to his flat. Jackie and her solicitor tell Mike to leave the house. He refuses so they tell him they're going to tell the police he has been misappropriating company funds. Jackie refuses to stay in the same room as Mike and leaves the house.

Friday (3255, Monday 22 July 1991)
Ivy is cool towards Don over his gambling. He is upset that Phil won't pay up. Mike ahs the locks changes that the house. Deirdre asks Mike for help, she doesn't know where Phil is. She is disgusted when he says he doesn't care what happens to Phil. Deirdre searches for Phil. She worries that he's been left for dead. Don talks her out of contacting the police. Alec and Vicky return from Whitby. She demanded to see the Ardens' bodies. Alec worries that she's bottling up her grief. Bet advises Alec to include Vicky in all the funeral arrangements. Jackie tells Barrett to strike any deal he as to get Mike out of the house, but Mike refuses to speak to Barrett, only Jackie. Mavis tells Percy the only reason Emily is moving is to get away from him. Percy tells Emily he's found somewhere else to live.

Originally transmitted: 24, 26, 29 & 31 July 1991; 2 August 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 31 March - Friday 4 April 2003
Episode Numbers: 3256 - 3260

Monday (3256, Wednesday 24 July 1991)
Don doesn't want the police investigating Phil's whereabouts as he was the last person to see him. Dean advises Deirdre to run the business as usual and let Phil take care of himself. Dobson finishes work at Ingrams and tells Jackie she'll get a good price for it. Jackie tells mike they're finished. Jackie offers Mike £100, 000 to get out of her life and let the divorce go through uncontested. Mike demands half the house and the factory but Jackie threatens to bring the police in and have him charged with fraud. He is beaten and takes the money and Alcazar Holdings. She throws him out of the house. Alec takes Vicky to see Saracen and promises Vicky they won't get rid of Saracen.

Tuesday (3257, Friday 26 July 1991)
Percy makes a big issue of packing, but Emily realizes that she doesn't want to move, all she wanted was her house to herself. She feels she has deceived Percy. Percy asks for reassurance from Emily that he is not the reason she's moving. She says he isn't. Mike searches for Phil: he doesn't believe Deirdre when she says she doesn't know where he is. Mike then gets drunk and hammers on Deirdre's door, demanding to know Phil's whereabouts. He leaves not knowing where he's going; he's got nothing left. Dean gives Deirdre an address where she might find Phil. The Gilroy's take Vicky to the Arden's funeral. Alec worries about Vicky's state of mind. Bet persuades him that they should go to Torquay on holiday and word reaches Alma that Mike and Jackie have split.

Wednesday (3258, Monday 29 July 1991)
Deirdre finds Phil at his flat about to leave the country. She is stunned to discover he's married. His wife Valerie tells her she's one of many. Deirdre feels dirty and hates herself for being a fool. When she hears Deirdre has been crying in the Street, Ivy tells Don he must go to the police with her. He refuses to put his neck on the line. Percy moves in with Winnie Dyson, making Emily feel thoroughly guilty. Winne settles Percy into 'Norwin'. He doesn't like the idea of living with her cat fluffy. Phyllis gives Winnie the once over. They hit it off and to Percy's horror start singing together. Des is annoyed that Steph is too busy to spend time with him. Steph spends the evening with Simon, telling Des she's at a friends leaving party. Whilst entertaining a client, Derek sees Steph with Simon. Betty takes command of the Rovers while the Gilroy's are in Torquay and she enjoys bossing Jack around.

Thursday (3259, Wednesday 31 July 1991)
Des feels insecure in his marriage. Derek tells Mavis about seeing Steph and in turn Mavis tells Rita. Mavis fears the Barnes' marriage will end and urges Derek to talk sense into Steph. Deirdre worries that Tracy will lose respect for her, but tells Tracy that Phil is a married criminal. Tracy tells Ken that Phil has run off with his wife. Percy feels at home with Winnie but goes down with a cold. Don tells Deirdre he will go to the police with her, but she tells him not to bother. Don thinks Deirdre is covering up for Phil and wants his money back

Friday (3260, Friday 2 August 1991)

Originally transmitted: 5, 7, 9, 12 & 14 August 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 7 - Friday 11 April 2003
Episode Numbers: 3261 - 3265

Monday (3261, Monday 5 August 1991)
Emily worries about Percy in hospital. She visits him and finds him weak and washed out, having had an asthma attack. Emily fears that the stress of the move brought it on. Phyllis is furious that Emily hasn't told her Percy is in hospital. Phyllis accuses Emily of throwing Percy onto the street and Emily rushes from the hospital. Andy and Steve ask Jim to help them start a radio station. Jim gets the electric equipment to make a transmitter for the lads. Andy and Steve manage to set the transmitter up and are pleased that the radio can pick up the signal. Mavis warns Steph that she's throwing all her happiness away and will regret it. Deirdre decides she's finished with men. Sally tells her Alf needs help at the shop is she needs a job

Tuesday (3262, Wednesday 7 August 1991)
Percy undergoes tests to see what caused his asthma; he's mildly allergic to pollen and extremely allergic to cats. A social worker calls on Emily and tells her Percy can't live with Mrs Dyson because of her cat. She refuses to take Percy back as she's valuing her peace. Phyllis tells Des that Derek has been bothering Steph. Steph lets Des think Derek has been bothering her and Simon asks Steph to tell Des about their affair. Des tells Derek to stay away from Steph. Derek has to sop himself telling him about Steph's affair. Deirdre refuses to humiliate herself further by asking Alf for a Job, but she discovers that Audrey is desperate fro help at the shop. Andy, Steve and Tracy start transmitting on 'Just Can't Wait' Radio, playing tapes of local bands, and telling people to shop at Fat Alf's.

Wednesday (3263, Friday 9 August 1991)
Deirdre starts work at the shop, after a 4 year absence. The twins continue to broadcast from the bike shop. Rita is furious to hear Steve broadcasting and giving the Kabin a plug with 'Reet and Mave' the page three girls. Rita complains to Liz about the broadcast. She tells the twins they'll have to stop, but Andy decides to go underground. Percy is told he'll have to go to St. Winifred's OAP home. Emily can't bear to think of Percy in a home and brings him back to No. 3. Mavis and Derek see Steph and Simon kissing at the perfume counter. Mavis calls Des a lout for being nasty to innocent Derek. She tells him he should be threatening his wife's lover. Ken goes on a walking holiday and gives Tracy his key to water the plants.

Thursday (3264, Monday 12 August 1991)
Des struggles with Mavis' allegation. Des tries to get closer to Steph, and forces herself to be nice to him. Steph arranges to meet Simon for lunch but has to change her plans when Des turns up to take her out. Simon tells Steph he's being sent to Swansea for a week. Tracy lets the twins transmit from Ken's flat, in return they let her do some announcing. Andy finds a report Ken has done on him and is annoyed at its reference to his stupid sense of humour. Steve and Andy start an adventure series on JCW, Captain Kenny the Android Warrior of Weatherfield with his Mechanical Sheep Baaa-low. Tracy is annoyed at first but join in when the twins win her over. Liz and Jim hear the twin's broadcast, Jim thinks it's hysterical but Liz is furious. The Gilroyās and Vicky return from Torquay. Bet worries that Vicky is bottling her emotions. Alec manages to break her down by telling her he's cried for Sandra. She tells him she wants her parent's back. She then drops a bomb on the Gilroyās by telling them she wants to go home.

Friday (3265, Wednesday 14 August 1991)
Des organises a Sunday out with Steph. He invites Martin and the family for a trip on the boat to show Steph a happy family. Des tells Martin he fears Steph is being unfaithful; Martin tells him he's imagining it. Bet invites Deirdre and Tracy round to meet Vicky, hoping she'll make friends with Tracy but the girls don't get on. The Gilroyās take Vicky home. She tells them she's not returning to the Rovers. Bet stays with Vicky in Handforth as Alec returns to the Rovers, Vicky is upset that Mrs Cooper is too ill to live with her. Mavis is pleased that the Des and Steph are getting on and Tracy refuses to give the twins the key to Ken's flat whilst she is in France.

Originally transmitted: 16, 19, 21, 23 & 26 August 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 14 - Friday 18 April 2003
Episode Numbers: 3266 - 3270

Monday (3266, Friday 16 August 1991)
Vicky wants to stay in Handforth but Bet takes her back to the Rovers to talk to the Arden's executor. Vicky's Uncle Nick tells the Gilroyās that Vick has been well provided for in the wills. The money is to be kept in trust until she is 18 so she can stay on at school. Alec decides to apply to be Vicky's legal guardian, but Vicky isn't sure if that's what she wants. Vicky tells Alec she's going to live with her friend Belinda and her family. She tells them that she wants to live with people that she knows. The Tilsley's join the Barnes' on the canal, but Steph refuses to help out with the boat. Sarah Louise doesn't like the boat. Steph rows with Des, accusing him of being selfish and obsessed with the boat. Gail and Martin feel in the way with the Barnes and don't enjoy the day. Steph admits to Des that she's having and affair but asks him not to make a fuss in front of the Tilsley's. As they row, Gail gathers the children and gets Martin to get them a taxi. Steph leaves with the Tilsley's, Des tells her he never wants to see her again hoping she wont' go but she does. Steve enjoys being a DJ, but Ken returns a day early and hears 'The Adventures of Capt Ken Barlow' on the taxi radio and is quite amused. Ken interrupts the broadcast and throws the twins out of his flat. Tracy is relieved when Ken doesn't tell Deirdre about the radio and goes off to France.

Tuesday (3267, Monday 19 August 1991)
Des doesn't return home and Steph worries where he is when he doesn't turn up for work. Audrey comments that the Barnes' spend more time falling out than breathing. When Steph finds the car parked at the marina, she realises she's been selfish and fears that Des has done something stupid. Alec begins to think it might be best for Vicky if she lived with the Johnson's. Victoria tells Alec she's not happy at the Rovers. Alec decides to ask the Johnson's if they want Vicky. Curly is annoyed with Reg plays golf all day. Leaving him to run the store, Reg puts him in charge of the Bettabuy float in Weatherfield Carnival.

Wednesday (3268, Wednesday 21 August 1991)
Phyllis is upset to her Des has left Steph. Steph tells Simon Des knows she is thrilled when he tells her to move into his flat but feels she can't leave without seeing Des. Des finally contacts Steph and asks her to meet him. Steph finds Des drunk with the boat. When she tells him they are definitely finished he sets light to the boat as a symbolic gesture. The Johnson's tell Alec they haven't thought about having Vicky living with them. They tell Alec they're willing to help but aren't keen to take her on. Vicky discovers the Johnson's have visited in he absence and is furious. She tells them she doesn't want them or the Rovers.

Thursday (3269, Friday 23 August 1991)
Steph packs her bags and Des spends the night at Lymm Police Station for setting fire to the boat. Des slashes Steph's suitcases up and tells her she's staying with him. She tells him she doesn't love him anymore and begs him not to hit her and walks out and moves in with Simon. Vicky refuses to believe the Johnson's don't want her. She disappears from the Rovers and turns up at the Johnson's. They Johnson's phone Alec and he makes them say in front of Vicky that they don't want to take her on. Vicky agrees to return to the Rovers. Bet has to hold herself back from rowing with Vicky as her bitterness upsets Alec. Angie agrees to design the float but tells Curly she'll want professional payment. Percy takes Alf's place on the WART carnival float, Bacchus, with Curly as Mercury. Nicky starts cubs.

Friday (3270, Monday 26 August 1991)
Bet refuses to give up smoking just to please Vicky and Vicky shows an interest in the twins' radio. The twins stash the radio equipment with Vicky to hid from Jim. Nicky hits David on the head with a cricket bat. Martin takes the baby to hospital to check he hasn't got a concussion. Martin is annoyed when the hospital treats him with suspicion, as David's surname is Tilsley and is upset that his son has got Brian's name. Martin tells Gail he feels left out of the family and asks her to marry him. Vera and Ivy help with the Bettabuy float. They are given the roles of goddesses of Plenty. Reg is annoyed, as he wanted to be surrounded by young women and Don feels that Ivy's costume isn't decent

Originally transmitted: 28 & 30 August; 2 & 4 September 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 21 - Friday 25 April 2003
Episode Numbers: 3271 - 3274

Monday (3271, Wednesday 28 August 1991)
Des turns to drink in his depression and Phyllis cheers him up. The twins transmit from No. 1 whilst the Barlow's are away. Vicky helps them and the three of them break into the sherry. Reg finds out that the WART's are doing 'Grocers of Olde England' for their float and scoffs. Curly feels like an idot in his Mercury outfit. Reg loves his Bacchus and starts living the part. Gail is scared that marriage will ruin everything. She assures Martin that she loves him. Alma tells Gals that all that Martin is looking for is some commitment.

Tuesday (3272, Friday 30 August 1991)
Alec sees movement in No. 1 and calls the police not knowing it is Vicky and the twins. Bet discovers they're the intruders and rushes them out before the police arrive. The residents watch the carnival as Vivienne enacts Britannia on the WART float. Phyllis startles Percy, causing him to knock Vivienne off her chair, bringing the Union Jack down on top of them both and Bettabuy wins the prize for best float. Angie gives Reg a design bill of £406. Reg refuses to pay it and gives Curly a £10 voucher to giver her. Gail refuses to marry Martin.

Wednesday (3273, Monday 2 September 1991)
Angie is furious that Reg won't pay the bill as she put £306 of her own money into the float. She rips up the shopping voucher. Reg proudly displays the Herbert Crabtree memorial shield. Reg refuses to pay Angie, saying the even was for charity. Curly takes the shield and refuse to return it until Angie is paid. Reg agrees to pay up the £306 Angie paid of her own money. Curly give Angie the money plus £100 out of his own pocket. Angie realises the £100 given to her was out of Curly's pocket and she refuses to take it. Phyllis begs Steph to give Des another chance, but she just wants to leave. Des arrives and she is forced t talk to him. She tells him she doesn't want anything from him, he can keep the house. He tells her she can always come back but she drives off. Gail tells Martin she'd like him to adopt the children so they'd have his name and she'll change hers to Platt. He agrees.

Thursday - no Coronation Street (hour-long Emmerdale)

Friday (3274, Wednesday 4 September 1991)
Curly refuse to take the £100 back and gets the account clerk, Denis Proctor, to pay the other £100 to Angie. Reg is furious to discover Curly authorised payment for Angie. He tells him the auditors are due. Jim urges Des not to lose his self-respect, but Des throws his wedding album away. Martin goes to the Citizens Advice Bureau to find out about adoption. They tell him he'll have to go to court and the judge might ask why he isn't marrying Gail.

Originally transmitted: 6, 9, 11, 13 & 16 September 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May 2003
Episode Numbers: 3275 - 3279

Monday (3275, Friday 6 September 1991)
Martin decides the adoption isn't worth the hassle; he doesn't want to risk being refused. Gail feels bad about Martin dropping the adoption. She realises she's been selfish and goes down on one knee and proposes to Martin. The auditor arrives at Bettabuy. Curly tires to retrieve the docket but is too late. He asks Reg to countersign the docket but Reg refuses. The auditor sees the docket and reports the matter to Head Office. Angie feels awful that Curly has put his job on the line. Curly discovers Brendan Scott is being sent to investigate him. Alma and Audrey are disappointed to find the Spanish class is full of women. Steve refuses to return to school and Des decides to sell up and leave Weatherfield

Tuesday (3276, Monday 9 September 1991)
Curly knows that Brendan hates him for ruining his plans for Raquel in Buxton. Reg tells Curly to keep him out of the investigation. Brendan tells Curly he was just about to be promoted to manager of the Miles Platting Branch. Instead he is reprimanded. Brendan tells him that Reg knew all about the promotion. Curly realises Reg has set him up to stop him being promoted and swears to get even with him. Ivy isn't really happy about Gail marrying Martin. Audrey is thrilled. Ivy wants Nicky and Sarah Louise to remain Tilsleys. Don tells her he's sick of hearing about Tilsley's. She's a Brennan now. Alma enjoys her Spanish lessons. She bumps into Ken who's doing the wine appreciation course. The go for a drink together. Alec tells Vicky to stop seeing so much of the twins, Liz over hears him and is annoyed. The Gilroy's celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary. Betty makes a cake for them. Martin announces he's marrying Gail on the 27th of September and Des puts No. 6 up for sale.

Wednesday (3277, Wednesday 11 September 1991)
Steve is hoping to cut a deal with the police by coming clean about the robbery. He tells his version of the story, carefully editing out the bits that involved Kim, in the hope that he will get away with a more lenient sentence for being co-operative. But DI Spalding is not convinced and leaves Steve high and dry when demands to know where all the money is. The horse was worth around £300,000 yet Steve claims he only received the £10,000 found on him as he tried to leave the country - which doesn't add up. Mrs Kirk is at her manipulative best when she tries to entice Paddy to leave the country with a paid-for holiday. He's deeply suspicious, but as yet remains oblivious to the reasons why. Robert Sugden is grounded for punching Donna. Andy wants to tell Jack and Sarah why. Ned asks Jack if it is possible Donna was the bully the lads mentioned. Rev Ashley tries to talk to Mandy about the wedding. He knows he's broken Butch's confidence but feels they're making a grave mistake. Mandy is having none of it and says that it is the only way the Dingles can save their home.

Thursday (3278, Friday 13 September 1991)
Don warns Ivy that her actions may cut her off from the children. The Gilroy's take Vicky back to school. The Head, Dr Carr assures them she'll take care of Vicky, Alec pays the £2,500 school fee and he urges Vicky to make influential friends. Mavis is horrified when a dog breeder looks over No. 6 and Alma is pleased when Ken asks her out. She tells him she's finished crying for Mike.

Friday (3279, Monday 16 September 1991)
Liz overhears Alec telling Bet he's glad Vicky's back at school, away from the bad influences of the Street. She calls Alec a jumped up snob and walks out of the pub. She apologises to Bet, saying she's had some bad news. Jim thinks Liz has cancer but she tells him she's pregnant. Ken encourages Alma to stick at her lessons. They are both relieved when he kisses her, she tells him they needn't rush each other and he is pleased. Rita is curious to see whom her new neighbour is when No. 12 is sold and Des shows Frank Worrell round the house. Reg takes a couple of days off work. Angie tells Vera about Reg stopping Curly's promotion, which causes her to be snide to him in the Rovers.

Originally transmitted: 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 September 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 5 - Friday 9 May 2003
Episode Numbers: 3280 - 3284

Monday (3280, Wednesday 18 September 1991)
Rita is horrified to find Reg moving into No. 12. Reg plans to turn No. 12 into a bachelor's paradise, even though Veronica has all the furniture. Reg tries to be friendly towards Rita but she refuses to talk to him. Meanwhile, Vera starts a petition against Reg, but Curly rips it up. Ken and Alma play scrabble together. Deirdre is embarrassed to find them together, but Ken and Alma enjoy being friends. Liz has morning sickness and tries to hide it from the twins. She doesn't know if she can cope with another child.

Tuesday (3281, Friday 20 September 1991)
Reg tells Rita he's now a free agent. She tells him she's not interested in him and tells him to keep away. Reg asks Angie to do some work for him at the flat but she tells him she'd never work for him. Reg begins to feel down as Rita, Curly and Angie snub him. Alma agrees to go to the theatre with Ken, but they end up walking out of the theatre half way through. Alama thanks Ken for giving her back her self respect. He then tells her about Mike's affair with Deirdre. Liz tells Jim she wants an abortion.

Wednesday (3282, Monday 23 September 1991)
Jim isn't happy about Liz going to the clinic, but she just wants to get it over with. Jim wants to give the abortion more thought but Liz is scared that she'll star to want the baby. Liz can't bring herself to tell the doctor she wants an abortion. She feels confused, as does Jim. Ivy takes Nicky from school to give him lunch and tell him how important the Tilsley name is. Ivy plans to update he will, leaving her half of the house to Nicky on the condition he changes his name back to Tilsley. Ken signs up for a gourmet weekend. He invites Alma to join him as his guest, all above board and she agrees. Curly refuses to socialise with Reg and Barbara Platt gives Gail a slinky blue slip to wear at the wedding.

Thursday (3283, Wednesday 25 September 1991)
Mavis baby-sits as Gail and Martin go to their parties. Gail has her hen party at the Rovers whilst the men go to the Tik Tak club. At the club Don meets a barmaid who uses his cab. He pretends to be he husband when a customer bothers her. Martin gets drunk but Don looks after him. Des takes him home, telling him he can't spend the night before the wedding with Gail, but Gail doesn't know where he is. Liz realises this is her last chance to have a baby and Don is furious that Ivy is leaving everything to Nicky.

Friday (3284, Friday 27 September 1991)
Gail has second thoughts about marrying Martin as he hasn't the decency to tell her where he is. When he returns in the morning she tells him to throw himself on the Council tip. She throws his things at him and tells him to leave. Audrey tells Martin to leave Gail to her. Alma and Audrey make Gail laugh by telling her she has to marry Martin as they've bought new hats. Martin can't believe it when Gail turns up in time. Jim looks after Rosie so Sally can go to the wedding. Liz realises he's trying to prove a point to himself. Kevin and Alma are the witnesses, Sally, Ivy, Des, Curly, Don, the Platts, Rita, Audrey and the children watch as Gail and Martin are married at the Registry office. Reg minds the Kabin whilst Mavis delivers papers and the guests gather at the Rovers for the reception. When Rita finds Reg in the Kabin she throws him out. The Platts give Martin and Gail a present - a honeymoon in Abersoch. Barbara moves into their house to look after the children. Ivy tells Nicky never to forget that Brian is his real dad. Ken and Alma are both booked into the same room and the hotel is fully booked. Ken swears to Alma he didn't plan it. Ken sleeps on the sofa in the hotel room. Liz tells Jim she thinks they'd better have the baby. Jim tells her she won't regret the decision. Ivy is surprised when Don is aggressive towards her.

Originally transmitted: 30 September; 2, 4, 7 & 9 October 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 12 - Friday 16 May 2003
Episode Numbers: 3285 - 3289

Monday (3285, Monday 30 September 1991)
Barbara invites the Brennan's to see the children, but Ivy doesn't like her. Reg leaves his key with Mavis when he expects a delivery, rather than leave the key with Rita; Mavis goes without her lunch break. Reg brings flowers for Mavis, Rita thinks they're for her and throws them out. Audrey discovers that Ken and Alama spent the weekend in the same room. Alma is furious when Audrey pries into her weekend with Ken. Bet guesses that Liz is pregnant. The surgery wants to monitor Liz as they're researching pregnancies in women in their thirties. Liz and Jim tell the lads she's pregnant and they are not impressed. Jim announce the pregnancy in the Rovers and Liz realises she's gong to have the baby now. Steve works with Jim at the bike shop and Reg takes possession of a waterbed.

Tuesday (3286, Wednesday 2 October 1991)
Jim sees the doctor, fearing Liz is unwell. The doctor tells him having a baby might affect her mental health. Liz tells Jim that she doesn't want to be pregnant, but now she is going to have the baby. She hopes that as time goes on she'll start to want it. Alma tells Ken she doesn't want to go around with him anymore; she doesn't want people to believe there's anything between them. Two youths smash a window at the Kabin when they find it closed. Percy gives chase. Reg springs to Rita's aid and arranges a glazier for her. Rita is grateful to Reg for his help. When Ivy refuses to see Barbara, Don calls himself and plays with Nicky, but Ivy is annoyed that Don has had his tea with Barbara.

Wednesday (3287, Friday 4 October 1991)
Rita feels obliged to have a drink with Reg at his flat warming, but she soon realises she's going to be the only guest at Reg's housewarming. She drags Bet along to Reg's, and the disappointment of having Bet there clearly shows on his face. Ivy takes Nicky to mass against his will. Father O'Rourke interests Nicky in the church football team. Gail and martin return from their honeymoon. Nicky is thrilled that he's in the St Luke football team. Gail refuses to let Nicky be an altar boy, which means he can't be in the football team. Nicky tells her she can't stop him.

Thursday (3288, Monday 7 October 1991)
Martin tells Gail that Nicky's obsession with St Luke's will be over in a few weeks. Gail forces herself to keep quiet when Ivy takes Nicky to church. Nicky takes possession of his cassock and Ivy is very proud of him. Jim decides not to bother with planning permission for the extension and begins work. Vera is horrified that Jim is building in the back yard and tells Jack to stop him. When Vera's car breaks down she asks Keving to look at it but he hasn't the time. Kevin gets annoyed when he is reprimanded for being late to work, for the first time. He's sick of being treated like rubbish. Sally tells him she's sick of him always moaning and Kevin is sacked from Henderson's. Mavis is upset that she's too old to have children and is furious when Derek points out he isn't.

Friday (3289, Wednesday 9 October 1991)
Kevin plans to use his contacts to set up on his own. His first customer is Vera, but Derek is put out to see him servicing the car in the street, feeling it lowers the tone. Liz warns Kevin that Derek is planning to get his street repairs stopped. Jack asks Jim to show his extension plans to Vera. Jim tells Jack he's sure he will be able to win Vera over. Steve hacks away at the backyard with a pickaxe. Jim decides to panic the neighbours by digging the whole of the yard up. Jim promises Vera his extension will do for her house what her stone cladding has done for his, but Jim's hammering keeps Rosie away. Sally tells Liz that Jim's banging is making her life a misery. Audrey urges Gail to stop Ivy from turning Nicky into a religious maniac. Gail tells he she doesn't want Nicky to suffer. Nicky plays in the altar boys team and scores a goal. Martin give him tactical advice.

Originally transmitted: 11, 14, 16, 18 & 21 October 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 19 - Friday 23 May 2003
Episode Numbers: 3290 - 3294

Monday (3290, Friday 11 October 1991)
Sally has enough of the banging and tells Steve he's ripping her nerves to pieces. Derek's car fails to start, he asks Kevin to fix it but Kevin slams the door in his face. Someone complains about Kevin's servicing to the police. The police tell Kevin to find somewhere else to set up business. Mavis lets it slip that Derek informed the police and causes a row between her and Sally. The residents accuse Derek of acting out of spite. Kevin explodes at the twins when they start throwing concrete around. He threatens Jim with the police if it carries on. Liz begs Jim to get planning permission and proper plans and Nicky tells Gail that Ivy has told him he'll inherit all her money if he stays a Tilsley

Tuesday (3291, Monday 14 October 1991)
Sally tells Kevin her nerves are in shreds and she can't stand much more. Martin is furious that Ivy is blackmailing Nicky into staying a Tilsley. Gail ask for time to sort Ivy out herself. Martin is furious when Sarah Louise is upset at becoming a Platt because of Ivy. He rows with Ivy and accuses her of destroying lives. Ivy tells him that so long as she's alive, Nicky will never be a Platt. Martin tells Ivy he'll see to it that she'll never see any of the children again and if he ever sees her in the house he'll throw her out. Ivy complains to Gail, who tells her she has to accept Martin as Nicky's dad now. Gail accuses Martin of making things worse for Nicky. Martin tells her to remember that he's her husband now and Nicky is his son. Jim's friend Stuart Morris draws up plans for the extension. Vera overhears them talking about building on the entire back yard.

Wednesday (3292, Wednesday 16 October 1991)
Martin and Gail realise its stupid to row; they're both on the same side. They ask Nicky to leave St Luke's team but he refuses. Nicky runs out of the house with his football kit when Martin tries to stop him going to St Lukes. Ivy watches Nicky playing football and is stunned when Martin appears and drags Nicky off the pitch. Martin is sorry for humiliating Nicky but Gail thinks he did the right thing. Nicky refuses to talk to either of them. Vera holds a council of war with Jack and the Websters over Jim's extension. Kevin suggests they complain to the council. Jack tackles Jim about the extension. When Jim insults Vera, Jack nearly goes for him. Jack rings the Council and complains about Jim. Liz begs Jim to talk to the Websters and Duckworths about the extension. Jim attempts to placate the Duckworths and Websters but ends up rowing with Vera. He is furious when Jack reveals he's contacted the Council and an Inspector is being sent round. Alf gives Bet money and asks her to buy an eternity ring for Audrey on his behalf as he can't get out of the house.

Thursday (3293, Friday 18 October 1991)
Nicky tells Martin he can't tell him what to do; he's not his dad. Audrey tells Ken its Alma's birthday. Alma invites him to share a meal with her. Alma is shocked when Mike turns up. He wants to look at the repairs Alma wants doing in the cafˇ. Alma puts him off and refuses his invitation to a drink. Alma invites ken to spend the night with her and he accepts. An environmental officer looks over No. 11 and tells Jim to apply for planning permission. Jim rows with Jack in the Rovers and Jack suggests he returns to the army and gets himself killed. Alec has to stop them from fighting. Vera starts a petition against Jim's extension, but Kevin refuses to sign. Jim finds out that Vera is petitioning against him and has to be stopped from going for her.

Friday (3294, Monday 21 October 1991)
Kevin finds Sally has saved £60 as a nest egg in case of emergencies. Kevin puts £20 of his own money on it but the horse falls and Sally discovers her savings are £20 down. Don tells Father O'Rourke about Ivy's obsession with the Tilsley name. O'Rourke tells Ivy to remember Brian is dead and not to interfere in Gail's life. Martin begins to win Nicky round by suggesting they play football together, but Gail fears the rift between Martina and Nicky will affect their adoption plans. Mike moves into the Rovers as a paying guest.

Originally transmitted: 23, 25, 28 & 30 October; 1 November 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 26 - Friday 30 May 2003
Episode Numbers: 3395 - 3299

Monday (3295, Wednesday 23 October 1991)
Sally rows with Kevin for putting the £20 on a horse. Sally tells Kevin she doesn't know how they can cope financially. Sally goes to Des' betting shop and puts all their money on a horse to spite Kevin. Kevin tries to stop her but Des has to take it. Sally's horse doesn't win. Kevin is furious but Sally refuses to care. She breaks down at the fact they have nothing left. Kathy Green, the Social worker, calls on the Platts about the adoption. The adoption rests on Nicky's opinion of the future. Martin is uneasy but they have to agree to him being interviewed. Nicky has an interview with the Social worker and admits to Gail and Martin he told the social worker that they wouldn't let him play football or see his grandma. Ivy discovers the adoption is up and swears to stand in the way. Audrey delights in telling Mike that Alma is going out with Ken.

Tuesday (3296, Friday 25 October 1991)
Kevin goes for an interview with Atherton's exhaust centre. He tells Sally he's doing it for her but she isn't bothered. Kevin is turned down for the job as he's too old. He is angry and frustrated. Sally urges him to grow up and stop playing with little cars but to find any sort of job. Don tells Ivy she could shatter any stability Nicky might have if she contests the adoption. Ivy contacts the social services. Mike invites Deirdre out to a French restaurant, she accepts the invitation. Alma tries to ignore Mike's presence in the Street and goes to the pictures with Ken. Mike bumps into Alma and Ken and offers them congratulations on their relationship. He annoys them by taking Deirdre to the Rovers knowing they are there. Alma refuses to let him drive her out of the pub and lets him see her life is no longer in pieces. Deirdre realises Mike is using her and is embarrassed for Ken's sake, she walks out of the pub to Ken's amusement. She tells Mike she'd rather starve than eat with him. Mike is frustrated when Ken and Alma take his taxi.

Wednesday (3297, Monday 28 October 1991)
Mike gets Kevin to service his Jag. Deirdre promises Ken she will be on her guard against Mike in the future. Mike oversees repair work at the cafˇ. Alma asks him not to hang around the cafˇ but he reminds her he's her landlord. Ivy tells Kathy Green she must stop the adoption, saying Gail feels guilty for Brian's death and wants to forget about him. She feels the marriage won't last over 6 months and wants the court to make the children stay Tilleyās; the marriage is unstable, Martin is too young and Gail is manipulating him for her own ends. Don finds out what Ivy is up to and warns Gail. Gail swears never to forgive Ivy if she stops the adoption and Don pours his worries out to barmaid Julie Shaw. He thinks about divorcing Ivy.

Thursday (3298, Wednesday 30 October 1991)
Gail and Martin hope Nicky will mend the damage Ivy may have done but he doesn't want to go to court. Don keeps out of Ivy's way as much as possible. He accuses her of getting pleasure from upsetting people. The Platts take the children to court and Ivy calls off work sick and rushes to the court. Nicky and Sarah tell the judge they like Martin, although Nicky says Ivy hates him. Ivy arrives at the court too late as the children are allowed to be adopted and there names changed. Gail asks Ivy if they can start a fresh, Ivy agrees but resents the fact Gail has won. Alec makes Mike settle his bill weekly as he fears he has no money. Kevin feels he hasn't the facilities to service a fleet. The Dole office knows Kevin has been servicing cars and his money is stopped. Mike urges Kevin to take the risk, and offers to set him up in business at the factory unit. The Websters are stunned into silence. A manufacturer wants to see Angie's designs. Angie is offered £200 for her designs. She need the money to pay off her overdraft but doesn't want to be taken for a ride.

Friday (3299, Friday 1 November 1991)
Martin sets Nicky up to play with the Ferndale Street Under Eleven's. Gail and Martin invite the Brennans to tea, but Ivy refuse to go. Don tells Ivy she's twisted and bitter and he doesn't think he can put up with it for much longer. Ivy swallows her pride and tells Gail she'd love to come for tea. She apologises for the way she's been behaving and Gail assures her she isn't losing the children. Kevin is enthusiastic to start work on his new business. Mike takes a lease out on Unit 16, Kevin wants the place called 'K Websters' but Mike tells him the company name will be 'MVB Motors'. Kevin doesn't know if he can trust Mike, but Mike tells Kevin he won't interfere with the running of the garage and he as faith in him. He guarantees his wages for three months and Kevin agrees. Alec considers catering for businessmen at the Rovers, providing a conference room. Angie sells her design for £200 and Don takes Julie home from the Club again. She kisses him and he responds.

Originally transmitted: 4, 6, 8 & 11 November 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 2 - Thursday 5June 2003
Episode Numbers: 3300 - 3303

Monday (3300, Monday 4 November 1991)
Liz slips on a wet patch on the Rovers' floor but stops herself from falling completely. Alec fears Liz shouldn't be working in the pub whilst pregnant, but Bet refuses to get rid of her. Liz decides to give up the Rovers when she has the baby and not before. Kevin starts work in the garage unit. Mark calls on Kevin and offers him cheap equipment, but Kevin tells him he knows that Casey has gone bust and refuses to do Mark any favours. Mike tells Kevin they'll wait for the auction of Casey's gear before agreeing to buy anything.. Alec realises Mike does have money and thinks about his old Graffiti plans. He then asks Mike to go in with him, buying the Graffiti, but Mike tells him he's not interested. Don takes a friend's shift so he can pick Julie up from the club. He asks Julie to go the races and she agrees.

Tuesday (3301, Wednesday 6 November 1991)
Don and Julie go to the races and Julie is thrilled when she wins, but for Don he just enjoys her warmth and enthusiasm. When the return, Julie invites Don to stay at her flat but he feels obliged t return home. Ivy makes an effort to be nice to Don, so she cooks him a special meal but Don has already eaten with Julie and tells Ivy he just wants her to leave him alone. Alec is annoyed that all he's got is a back street pub. He wants to prove he's still got what it takes. Jim and the residents threaten to remove their custom if Alec sacks Liz and Ron Rogers gives Alec the job of finding 6 artists for a cruise. Mike asks Emily to take on the garage books, but Kevin feels Mike is just using him as an oily rag.

Wednesday (3302, Friday 8 November 1991)
Mike makes Kevin wear overalls for the Casey auction, but Kevin refuses to dress down and wears a suit so Mike gets him to drive the Jag. Kevin enjoys himself at the auction, but Mark is furious when Kevin buys all the best equipment at rock bottom prices. Ivy rows with Vera at Bettabuy when Vera insinuates that her marriage is on the rocks. Ivy discovers Don took the day off yesterday and she wants to know why he lied to her when she finds racing tickets in his pocket. She accuses him of being addicted to gambling and he tells her he's tired of being 'good old Don' and doesn't care what she thinks. Victoria writes to Alec saying she's spending Christmas with a friend, but Alec demands that Victoria spends Christmas at the Rovers. Victoria talks Alec round by saying her friend's dad is a posh doctor.

Thursday (3303, Monday 11 November 1991)
Ivy tells Don that gambling is ruining his life. She is upset as he ignores her and accuses him of breaking his marriage vows. Don then breaks a date with Julie, as he feels guilty about Ivy. Julie is disappointed. Don tells Ivy their marriage is breaking up. He tells her she's turned into a mean, selfish, pompous vain, ignorant old woman. Des wants to get his court appearance out of the way so he can forget all about the boat and Steph. Des' solicitor, Lynette Campion is surprised at Des' appearance as she thought he'd be a thug for polluting a public waterway with obnoxious matter. He worries as he could get a 6 month sentence. He tells her he set fire to the boat to show Steph how much he loved her. Lynette thinks his story is romantic. Des then realises that Lynette fancies him and invites her to the canal. Mark tackles Sally about the possibility of Kevin taking him on at the garage. Sally is disgusted with him and accuses him of ruining part of her life. Mike gets leaflets printed advertising the garage and pays the twins to deliver them and Kevin refuse to take Mark on at the garage. Alec gets Archie to be MC on the Cruise, but Archer pulls out of the cruise to Alec's fury.

Friday - no Coronation Street (hour-long Emmerdale)

Originally transmitted: 13, 15, 18, 20 & 22 November 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 9 - Friday 13 June 2003
Episode Numbers: 3304 - 3308

Monday (3304, Wednesday 13 November 1991)
Don spends the night with Julie, while Ivy thinks he's been in a casino. Don tells Ivy he's found someone else. He packs and tells her he's moving to a bed and breakfast. Alec searches for an MC in vain and considers being the MC himself so he can spend Christmas in the sun. Des takes Lynette to the canal to see the charred remains of the boat. She is touched by his passion. Des then asks Derek to give him a character reference in court.

Tuesday (3305, Friday 15 November 1991)
Des is upset when Lynette tells the court about Steph and the emotional turmoil he's been put through. She asks the court to see that Des has lost everything and the fire was symbolic of the fire in his heart. Des is given a condition discharge for 12 months and is told to have the wreck removed. Des invites Lynette out to celebrate. Des makes a boat our to paper for Lynette and sets fire to it on the Wilton's pond, which she finds romantic and they share a kiss. Alec decides to go on the cruise for six weeks and Julie is relived when Don assures her he hasn't left Ivy for her. Gail realises Ivy is upset an tries to help but Ivy refuses to let her. Kevin feels that explaining the books to Emily takes more time than doing them himself and so tells Mike to sack her.

Wednesday (3306, Monday 18 November 1991)
Lynette and Des spend the night together. He tells her she is helping him forget Steph and tells her he would like to see her again. Des has the boat taken to the tip; he paid the driver to detour down the Street to see the Wilton's reaction. The Wilton's are horrified with the Charred remains of Des' boat are retuned to the house. Mavis threatens to leave home if the boat stays. Father O'Rourke finds Ivy crying in the church. She tells him she realises she has driven Don away. Ivy tracks Don down at the cab control centre. He grudgingly talks to her. Don tells Ivy he can't live his life as a shrine to Bert and Brian. Ivy assumes Julie lured him away but he tells her it has nothing to do with Julie. She forces him to tell her Julie is younger than she is. Ivy begs don to stay the night, even if he sleeps on the settee. Bet discovers that Alec is going on the cruise as MC and accuses him or treating her like a skivvy. She is upset that he is going to be spending Christmas in the Caribbean. Alec promises to take Bet away to Paris when he returns but she tells him she won't look after the pub in his absence.

Thursday (3307, Wednesday 20 November 1991)
Don sleeps on the settee. Ivy begs him to let them start again, and Don promises to think about it. Don tells Ivy they've had it and the sooner she realises that the better. She tells him she wants him and will do anything to keep him. Don agrees to give the marriage another go when Ivy convinces him she really wants him. She shocks him by telling him she'd like to sell up and move as the house holds too many memories for her. Alec organises a special early Christmas for Bet but she refuses to play along. She refuses to do any work in the pub. Betty cooks Christmas Dinner for the Gilroy's, but Bet refuses to eat it, as it is still November. Alec tells her he's trying to build a standing for them but she doesn't believe him. Mike moves into another Quays flat, No. 4 Montreal House, Wetherfield Quays. He gives Alma his new number but she throws it away.

Friday (3308, Friday 22 November 1991)
Don tells Julie he's back with Ivy. She isn't surprised but she is upset. Julie accuses Don of taking advantage of her. She tells him she could have spent the rest of her life with him. Don tells Ivy he'll never forget Julie, because she is the first woman he's hurt. Alec leaves for the cruise, but Bet refuses to say goodbye to him. Mike tells Alma one day he an she will be back together.

Originally transmitted: 25, 27 & 29 November; 2 & 4 December 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 16 - Friday 20 June 2003
Episode Numbers: 3309 - 3313

Monday (3309, Monday 25 November 1991)
Alma receives flowers. She realises Mike sent them and Gail has to stop her throwing them away. She is furious at Mike's cheek. Martin discovers the agent has reduced No. 8 from £51,500 to £41,500. Martin tells Gail that they should buy No. 8 as the Brennan's are leaving the street and Gail is stunned. Des realises Lynette looks upon him as her 'bit of rough' and gives him her bill. Des is stunned to see Lynette's bill is for £640. Betty struggles to cope in the pub without Alec when Bet takes the day off to shop. The Bettabuy Santa, Cyril Marsden, dies, so Reg tells Curly to find a new Santa.

Tuesday (3310, Wednesday 27 November 1991)
Gail feels they can't afford to move. Martin feels they'll never get another chance. Martin tells Gail he wants to leave Hammond Road, as it was Brian's house. When Rugby goes on holiday, Emily has trouble running the shop and is alarmed when Percy steps in, but later grows desperate for Percy to leave the shop. Des is shocked when Lynette tells him she slept with him because she fancied him but she still wants a professional fee. She then gives him the brush off. Angie falls behind with her rent but promises Rita she'll find it, so Rita tells Curly that Angie is behind with her rent. Des and Angie console each other in the Rovers and Curly is upset when Angie eats with Des. She is shocked when he tells her he's paid her rent himself. Rita suggests Percy as the Bettabuy Santa to do Emily a favour.

Wednesday (3311, Friday 29 November 1991)
Angie is furious that Curly has interfered in her life. She feels he's acting too much like a boyfriend. She tells him she is not his girlfriend. Des asks Angie out for a drink but she refuses. She changes her mind when he suggests Curly is stopping her. Martin offers £38,000 for No. 8 without looking round it and Gail is horrified. Percy doesn't want the job of Santa until Mavis hints he wouldn't be tolerant enough anyway. Percy tells Reg he will be father Christmas. Alma feels she can't handle mike and so makes Ken kiss her in the Street in front of Mike

Thursday (3312, Monday 2 December 1991)
Gail is adamant that she won't be able to afford a mortgage. Martin tells her they could use the £20,000 from Brian's insurance as a deposit. Gail tells him the money is for the children and can't be touched. However, Audrey advises Gail to use Brian's money to buy the house. So Gail has a change of heart and tells Martin they can use the money; that it's for the living not the dead. Bet gets jack t move Alec's wardrobe out of her bedroom and surprises Betty by employing Des Foster as decorator. Percy starts at Bettabuy, Reg tells him to get the kids' mother to spend lots at the store, but Percy is horrified at the grotty grotto. He refuses to be presented as 'Santa Claus' as its German.

Friday (3313, Wednesday 4 December 1991)
Martin and Gail view No. 8 and try to hide from Ivy and then go off to the Building Society to sort out a mortgage. Angie asks Bet for a job behind the bar, so Bet takes her on. Betty tries to make Des see Bet is devoted to Alec. Mike tells Alma he'll have the cafˇ frontage painted for her, but she refuses. Audrey then tells Ken that Mike is pestering Alma. Percy settles into his grotto and surprises everyone with his understanding of children.

Originally transmitted: 6, 9, 11, 13 & 16 December 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 23 - Friday 27 June 2003
Episode Numbers: 3314 - 3318

Monday (3314, Friday 6 December 1991)
Angie starts at the Rovers, while Bet realises Des fancies her and plays it careful. He asks her out for old times sake but she refuses. However, when Bet receives an impersonal postcard from Alec she tells Des she will have a meal with him - but no strings. Bet then calls off her date with des, telling him it would be a mistake. He accuses her of taking him for a mug. Gail wants the frontage painted and persuades Alma to let Mike spend his money on them. Alma tells Gail that Mike frightens her and Jones accepts the Platt's offer of £38,000.

Tuesday (3315, Monday 9 December 1991)
The Brennan's have an offer made on their house, but Vera tells Ivy the plats are buying No. 8. Gail tells Don that she and Martin are buying No. 8 and Ivy surprised Don by being glad the Platt's are starting afresh. Kevin finds a car for Ken at Leadbetters, the price is £2,300. Mike tells Kevin to charge an extra £200 commission and tells him he'll get £100 for himself. Ken likes the car and gives Kevin £20 as a thank you, Kevin feels like a cheat. Gail and Alma settle on brown and cream for the cafˇ frontage. Alma tells Mike the name must stay the same and Ken suggests a Christmas abroad to Alma. Jack sees Des calling on Bet late at night. Bet admits to Des that she employed him to get back at Alec but couldn't bring herself to be unfaithful. Des tells her he still fancies her. Steve offers Alf a radio cassette player for £40.

Wednesday (3316, Wednesday 11 December 1991)
Steve sells Alf a radio cassette; he assures him it's not stolen. Mavis however, asks him to get one for Derek. Steve sells Mavis a radio cassette player, telling her it came out of a wrecked car. Jack tells Betty he saw Des at the Rovers at midnight. Betty tells Bet she's being stupid and begs her not to put her marriage at risk. Bet threatens to sack Jack if he continues spreading rumours about her. Audrey tells Mike that Alma and Ken are spending Christmas abroad. Mike tells Ken Alma is too good for him and he's going to take her off him. Kevin services Ken's new car for free to ease his conscience. Ken refuses to buy the car when Kevin tells him its going through the company books; he refuses to give any money to Mike and Kevin insist he take his £20 back.

Thursday (3317, Friday 13 December 1991)
Alf recognises Derek's new radio cassette as the one that was stolen form his car. He goes through the pre-set radio settings, which are exactly the same as his. Alf an Derek confront Jim and tell him about the radio. Jim tells Steve the radios are nicked. Steve pleads innocence and promises not to sell any more. Jim replaces Alf's old radio cassette and gets Steve to buy Derek a new one. Jim gets Alf to drop talk of the police, promising Steve was innocent. Alf decides he'll have to call the police in a he's a Councillor and Liz learns from Rita all about Steve and the stolen radios. Alma tells Mike she's not interested in him. He refuses to listen to her and invites her out to dinner. She tells shim to get lost. Des works on the bedroom and is amused that the residents think he and Bet are back together. However, when he finishes, Bet pays him and he tells her he'll see her around.

Friday (3318, Monday 16 December 1991)
Liz is furious that Steve has been handling stolen goods. Alf decides not to contact the police as he doesn't want to upset Liz. Mavis tells Alf that she and Derek feel he should report Steve. Alf tells the Wiltons he would cause the McDonalds hardship if he went to the police and they see his point. Mike tells Tracy that if she wants her parent's back together she should get them to spend Christmas together. Tracy tells Deirdre she wants a family Christmas - including Ken. Deirdre is shaken but agrees. Ken tells Alma he's booked them a Christmas holiday in the Cotswolds and Alma is delighted. Victoria's friend goes down with measles. She phones Bet an says she will spend Christmas that Rovers. Andy considers taking driving lessons and Martin takes Sarah Louise to see Santa Percy.

Originally transmitted: 18, 20, 23 & 25 December 1991
Transmitted by ITV Plus: Monday 30 June - Friday 4 July 2003
Episode Numbers: 3319 - 3323

Monday (3319, Wednesday 18 December 1991)
Alf's car radio is stolen again and Audrey demands he call the police, but he hesitates. Alf tells Jim about the theft. Jim tells him he'll get him anew radio and replace the broken window for him. Audrey tells Alf she's phoned the police and he is alarmed. WDC Chapman talks to the Roberts and Mavis about the radios. Mavis is forced to tell the police that she bought the radio from Steve. Chapman then questions Steve, who says he bought the radios but refuses to say who from. He is taken to the station and Jim goes with him. Liz returns home from the shops to see her family driving off in a police car. Bet tries to contact Alec and Victoria arrives at the Rovers. She feels awkward about having Alec summoned home from his cruise. Bet manages to contact Alec and is furious when he tells her he can't return home. Tracy asks Ken to spend Christmas at No.1. Ken tells an upset Alma he feels he is neglecting Tracy and has agreed to spend Christmas at No.1. Sarah Louise is shocked to find Percy eating in the cafˇ. She recognises him as Santa and is thrilled to see him in disguise.

Tuesday (3320, Friday 20 December 1991)
Mavis feels certain she's going to be arrested as an accomplice of Steve's, especially as Steve refuses to tell the police where he got the radios and he doesn't want to shop his mates. Andy urges him to inform the police for Liz's sake. Andy hates to see Liz crying and gives her the names of Steve's crooked mates - Carl Redfern, Stuart Cunnliffe, Craig Wilson and Scott Mason. Liz gives the names to the police. Steve is horrified and tells his parents that lads are sure to get him. The police charge Steve with handling stolen goods. Mike is pleased to hear Ken is spending Christmas at No. 1 and Santa Percy upsets parents by telling their children they shouldn't be greedy and demand Christmas presents.

Wednesday (3321, Monday 23 December 1991)
Jim's bike shop door is sprayed with 'Steve McDonald is a grass'. Jim urges Steve to stop protecting his so-called friends. He tells his parents he's frightened of the lads. Andy changes the Graffiti to read 'Andy McDonald is a grass'. Des borrows a van to help the Platts move house and Phyllis helps out at the café whilst Gail is moving house. Percy gets annoyed when Reg criticises the way he portrays Santa and resigns, which means Reg is forced to take over as Santa. A customer whose wife was insulted by Percy turns up and threatens Reg, shoving him into the scenery. Phyllis tells Emily she'll be spending Christmas on her on. Emily feels sorry for her and invites her to No. 3. Emily told to wind up the charity shop, as the lease is not going to be renewed. The Platts move into No. 8 and Angie is please when Des invites her to spend Christmas with him. Bet is touched when Des gives her a present. When he kisses her she doesn't stop him. She is horrified to find Victoria has seen them.

Thursday (3322, Wednesday 25 December 1991 2:50 - 3:35pm, sandwiching the Queen's Speech)
It's Christmas Day in the street and Liz lives in fear one of the twins will be beaten up, so Andy and Steve paint over the Graffiti. Angie feels guilty about eating with Des whilst Curly is alone. Victoria suspects Bet of having an affair with Des. Bet invites Des to eat at the Rovers and is shocked to find Victoria has already laid an extra plate for him. Mike waylays Alma on her way to the Roberts, turning up at the café with champagne. He tells her he's made a mistake and he's sorry. He says he thought he loved Jackie but was wrong. He tells her he still loves her and always has. He asks her for a chance to start again. Alma tells Mike she's learnt how to hate him in the last year and he makes her admit she's not in love with Ken. Alma begs Mike to leave her alone, saying she can't stop loving him and when he embraces her she breaks down. Ivy is happy that the Platts are living I the Street and tells Don she'd like to stay at No. 5. The Barlow's spend the day together, but Tracy is put out when Deirdre tells Ken she's glad he's found a good woman. Phyllis enjoys herself with Emily and Percy, but Emily feels caught in the middle. Curly and Reg spend the day together, as they're both lonely. They raid Bettabuys for champagne and caviar, but Reg is caught by the police taking food from Bettabuys and the officer takes him to the station. Vera misses Terry and accuses Jack of driving all her family away.

Friday (3323, Wednesday 25 December 1991 7:30pm)
A gift-wrapped brick is thrown through the McDonald's window and Ivy tries to prove to Gail she's a changed person, but Gail isn't convinced. Mike tells Alma he'll make up the last year to her and explains how he used Tracy to get Ken out of the way. She is shocked and appalled at the way he's manipulated everyone to get her in bed. She tells him he makes her feel dirty and she doesn't want him anymore. She throws him out and he is stunned. Victoria keeps out of Bet and Des' way. Des tells Bet he fancies her and she's very desirable. She tries to fend him off as he makes a pass at her. He accuses her of teasing him and hits her, at which point she throws him out, with Vicky witnessing the whole incident. Des and Angie get drunk together and get physical. The Wiltons, feeling sorry for lonely Des, call on him and are very embarrassed. Curly ruins Christmas dinner by cooking the chicken with the giblets still inside.

See 1992 for Friday 27 & Monday 30 December 1991 episodes

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