Brookside

Frank learns more of Marsland's plans but is suspicious of his motives. Tracy is annoyed when Barry sneaks away during the night. Santa Claus arrives late at Davies-Townes, but Sarah isn't convinced.

Jonathan is grilled by Sarah over Guy's motives. Sinbad takes unusual steps to impress Caroline, but James turns the tables on him.

Frank loses confidence in the cooperative's tender, but Sinbad has some good luck. There is unexpected news for Jonathan.

Frank is unable to tell Chrissy of his decision, and things go from bad to worse for him. Sinbad unsuccessfully tries to warn Caroline off James. Tracy moves the rest of her belongings out of the C...

Sinbad confronts Caroline with a video nasty. Sheila gets a dressing-down at the deaf school. Frank receives a tempting offer, but it means selling out.

Growler and Bumper are both nervous as they prepare to go out on a double date. When Linda has words with Sheila again, Sheila has words with Melanie.

James threatens Sinbad if he continues to cause problems. Marsland reveals that the outcome of the tender will be decided on the same day as Frank's interview for the assistant transport manager's ...

When Kim turns up for her date with Growler, she isn't alone. Sue is concerned about Danny and calls a doctor. Billy wants Sheila to consider giving up her job, but she wants to keep it. Michael an...

Sue and Terry are frantic, and Jonathan's suggestions are not well received. Sheila has an unexpected visitor. Michael makes a decision, and Chrissy is surprised to discover Frank's job application.

Harry discovers that some shops are to be built near the Close and decides to start up a petition. Mick tries to convince Terry that they need to buy Ray's taxi and plate, but they only have £500.

Terry continues to worry about Daniel, and Sue insists to Jonathan that he isn't told the truth. The Rogers' have an unexpected visitor. Billy and Sheila become irritated by the continuing presence...

Kathy tries to convince Sean to turn himself in, while Sheila consults Paul for advice. Harry's meeting is not very well attended, and Frank is offered the job of Assistant Transport Manager.

Kathy tells Sheila more about Sean's experiences in Northern Ireland, which makes her more annoyed that he is staying at the Corkhills'. Chrissy discovers that Sammy's schoolwork has been poor lately.

When Paul arranges a meal at the Town Hall, Harry thinks the other residents are cutting him out. Stephen has a surprising proposition for Michael. Sheila receives her exam results, but Billy doesn...

There's good news and bad news for Mick and Terry regarding the sale of Ray's taxi. Meeting Kav's mother before the inquest creates divided loyalties among the girls, but, when giving their evidenc...

Sue has had all that she can take of her mother's interference. Sean reacts viciously when he finds out that Kathy has turned him in to the police. Michael has to tell Jessica that he isn't taking ...

Alison is annoyed with Michael. Jimmy and Sinbad plan to install a satellite dish for Billy, and one of the other residents complains to the council...but who is it?

Sammy arrives home drunk again, and Chrissy realises that they must seek help. Mick discovers why Harry was so keen for him to move back in. There is an unwelcome visitor for Sheila, while another ...

Harry wonders what he should get Ralph as a wedding present. Sheila finds out that Barry knew about Bobby's reversed vasectomy. Caroline allows James to investigate another imitation brooch.

James returns from Amsterdam with news of who has been cheating Caroline. Unable to find a baby minder, Sue takes Daniel to work with her. When Sammy refuses to go to the doctor, Chrissy takes her ...

Sammy's drinking problem is getting worse. Harry tries to avoid buying a new suitcase.

Billy receives his decree nisi. Sammy lashes out at Owen, and he can't even walk out on her. The identity of the "grass" is revealed...or is it?

Harry draws up a list of do's and don'ts in preparation for the arrival of Mick's children, Viv thinks she knows what Guy is up to, and Caroline is frustrated in her efforts to investigate the forg...

Chrissy visits Dr. O'Rourke again. Viv takes further action to try to extricate Jonathan from his predicament. Harry leaves for America.

Chrissy confronts Sammy in the off-licence. Caroline has an unwelcome visitor. Mick brings his children to stay but leaves them unattended near the pool in the back garden.

Mick is punishing himself over what happened to Gemma. James becomes desperate for money, but Caroline won't be persuaded.

Alison tries to encourage Michael to help James and Caroline with their money problems. Sammy doesn't want to go to hear Katie playing the trombone at the school concert. Claire's behaviour is gett...

Sammy tries to make amends. Mick finds babysitting too much like hard work. Caroline finds out the truth about James from Dave Smith.

Caroline gets a letter from James, which makes her decide to move away from Liverpool. Sue has plans to make a baby with Terry, but Mick offers him the night shift. Leo and Gemma are desperate to f...

Billy's final divorce papers come through, but Sheila is storming off to the Easter vigil. Monty is still missing, a kitten is caught in the trap, and the rabbit's in a flap...

Billy's car breaks down. Tracy has an overeager customer at the hair salon, which doesn't impress Barry. Jonathan hears that Sarah wants to dissolve their partnership.

Monty has still not been found, and the kitten is causing problems for Mick. Chrissy and Joe have a romantic moment. Scare tactics are employed against the Giesling representative. Caroline prepare...

Chrissy is fretting about how she will explain the next phone call. Alison and Hattie move in with Michael, but some ground rules need to be established. Sheila and Billy reach crisis point. Jonath...

Annabelle returns from France, but she isn't alone. Owen has to go to a party alone, as Sammy fears that she might end up drinking again. Sinbad provides a shoulder to cry on and gets a bargain ban...

Harry rings with the news that he is coming home early, so time is running out for Mick. Terry convinces him to raise money by hiring out Harry's car. Growler and Bumper are up to no good on the Cl...

Liam is following Tracy, so a suspicious Barry is following Liam. Growler and Bumper's plans are foiled when Michael finds them some useful work to do.

Michael has doubts about whether he should be leaving the NHS. Louise ruins Lucy's favourite jumper, then proceeds to cause much greater damage.

Terry tries to prove that he's no dummy, but finds that one of his passengers has no way of paying him. Mick tries to train Monty to recognise Harry when he returns. Louise is caught shoplifting, f...

Lucy is not willing to forgive or forget, Sue behaves strangely at the Choi's party, Harry returns from America, and Sinbad tries to collect his window money.

Harry thinks he must be seeing things when there seems to be a gnome in his bed, and he doesn't get as friendly a welcome from his dog as he hoped. The Choi's leave the Close.

Jimmy is in hot water again when the police are called in and he is found sneaking around. Terry's nose is put out of joint by Jonathan's arrival, and Barry is even more put out. Liam visits Tracy ...

Mick thinks he might be over the worst of his troubles, but then a series of parking tickets start to arrive. Liam threatens to commit suicide for Tracy, and she is afraid he will go through with it.

Chrissy asks Sinbad to make himself scarce as she has potential housebuyers visiting, so he decides to make things a little unpleasant for them.

Josie appears on the Close, turning Mick's life upside down. Sheila finds out about the insurance swindle Billy pulled off in the past and is not amused.

Sheila has to consider how she would feel about the prospect of another grandchild. Lucy has her eye on Jonathan, while someone else has their eye on Gordon.

Sammy needs a drink, while Sinbad nurses a serious hangover. Lucy is winding up Gordon, while someone is digging for dirt on Tracy.

Judith offers Gordon a key to her flat, with no strings attached. Paul is annoyed about the barbecue party going on in the garden next door.

Katie goes green, and Sinbad is relieved of his responsibilities. Billy and Barry are still at loggerheads but join forces to look for Tracy.