Brookside

Paul...

Paul jumps to some wrong conclusions. Petra becomes more obsessed about having a baby. Sheila makes a decision, and Damon invites his mates over

Karen...

Annie's financial worries begin to trouble Shelia, and Barry discovers that he may also have some money problems. Lucy is amused that, without Paul knowing, Annabelle is looking for work.

Damon almost reveals that Karen is on the pill. Paul wants Annabelle to stay at home, but she would prefer to do some supply teaching. There is more bad news at work for Shelia.

Roger's attempt to take up jogging are not successful. The boys' school reports are not good, so Damon has some serious grovelling to do. Shelia confronts Annie, although Barry has no sympathy

Barry...

Barry's denials when...

Shelia...

Petra...

Annabelle becomes exasperated when her car is caught behind Gavin's funeral cortege and she runs out of petrol. Paul resolves to be more decisive and find himself a job.

Lucy...

Barry tries to set his relationship with Carol on a firmer footing. Redundancies look certain to occur, as one plant at Bobby's work is to be closed down. Shelia seeks advice from her priest.

Gordon is invited to an all-night party, but Paul wants him to be home by 10.30pm. Matty Nolan receives a redundancy notice, and is disappointed when Bobby seems unwilling to use his influence to h...

Annabelle has an unexpected visitor, while Roger and Heather battle over Derek's dinner party. Damon steals Karen's Valentine card, and takes it to show to everyone at school.

Matty and Teresa have dinner with Bobby and Shelia, and end up arguing over redundancies. Meanwhile, Heather and Roger dine with Derek and Angela and their other guests - and Derek hints to Heather...

Damon steams open the wrong letter. Barry and Frank are horrified by Petra's attitude and her determination to get Gavin completely out of her life.

Annabelle tries to convince Paul that he cannot claim free meals for Gordon at his private school. Barry and Frank plan a surprise for Petra, but she has a bigger surprise for Barry.

The Huntingtons are burgled again, and Roger sets off around the Close to interrogate his neighbours. The Educational Welfare Officer visits the Grants to find out why Damon has been missing school.

Redundancy in the Grant household forces Damon and Karen to think of ways of earning cash. But Barry brightens the day by bringing home paint for the planned redecoration.

When Petra's boss makes a pass at her, Michelle suggests that Petra tells him that she is pregnant. There are differing views over how a ratepayers' association should be run.

Sheila waits at home while Bobby and his mates endlessly drink and drivel after-hours about nothing of any significance or interest.

As her final exams approach, the pressure is getting to Heather. When she walks out after an argument with Roger, he rings another woman. Alan and Samantha encourage Bobby to teach Sheila to drive.

The Huntingtons suspect that they have another intruder, and they're right. Damon is stranded in the bungalow after arguing with his mates. Lucy tells Gordon of her doubts about her relationship wi...

Roger's parents visit for Easter, and his father's offers to help around the house don't go down too well. Gordon suggests that Lucy should give Jonathan a taste of his own medicine.

It's time for church, but Karen and Damon have gone missing. Sydney sees Barry laying paving stones for Petra, and asks whether he could get some for Roger. Lucy drops Gordon right in it.

After Michelle expresses doubts that they should be spending so much time together, Petra and Barry talk things over. Meanwhile Sydney makes Damon pay when he catches him doing something naughty in...

Alan measures the bungalow, but can he find anybody who knows enough geography to help him out? Roger invites everyone for a drink to celebrate his and Syndey's Birthdays. Lucy practises for her st...

Damon and his friends become uneasy about Alan, but their fears prove unfounded. The Huntingdon's party doesn't go as planned.

Paul suspects Barry of stealing his paving stones. Samantha resists Alan's invitation to move into the bungalow with him. Karen is threatened with suspension from school for swearing at a teacher.

Bobby and Sheila have a fun evening out, followed by a full-scale row with Karen when she reveals that she no longer intends to go to church.

Barry resorts to drastic action when his boss, Ted, confronts him about removing materials from the building site. Alan chats to Michelle, and invites her to come and look at his computer. Lucy mak...

Heather is studying for her exams and feeling tetchy. Lucy decides to go on a CND rally. When she hears that Barry and Terry are planning to go into business together, Michelle suggests hat Petra c...

Bobby has some advice for Jonah, whose one-night-stand with Jean leaves him feeling lonely. Gordon tells Annabelle she's turning into Brookside's 'Iron Lady' - but can she persuade Alan to join the...

When Jonah's aggression in court leads to his rights of access to his son becoming restricted, Bobby persuades him to appeal. Paul plans to sell his car, and Alan asks Samantha to marry him.

Against Michelle's advice, Marie visits Sheila to explain why Barry is becoming too involved with Petra. Lucy and Gordon hatch a plot to enable her to go to the CND rally with Janice. Someone comes...

Heather and Polly play scrabble, and compare their prospects. Lucy is disappointed with the small turnout at the demonstration. Petra and Barry are both annoyed when they discover that Marie spoke ...

Although Annabelle visits Sheila to remind her about the ratepayers' meeting, Roger is the only one who turns up. Samantha increases Sheila's fears about Bobby's job by telling her she suspects Fai...

The Collins family celebrate Annabelle's birthday, while Bobby plans to take Sheila to London for the final of the F.A. Cup. Damon is sent home from school, suffering from Love Sickness - and marri...

Gordon attempts to convincingly order a drink in a pub. Barry's confrontation with Dave results in Petra quitting her job.

Barry pays Karen to cook lunch for him and Petra - but she goes out and it is burned. Tempers flare and Petra storms out, doubting that Barry really wants to be with her.

Paul is called for a job interview, but decides not to take the position because he feels it is beneath his capabilities. Heather argues with Roger, who is then run over by a bus.

Now that his ribs are broken, Roger is reconciled with Heather. Annabelle goes to a district ratepayers' meeting, and Paul has another interview.

George Williams give Bobby confidential and disturbing news about the factory's future, and Sheila dreads the outcome. Michelle attempts to heal the rift between Barry and Petra, but Marie may not...

A chance meeting with Barry affects Alan's holiday plans. Sheila fears that she and Bobby will have less time together, even though the factory closure seems even more likely.

Michelle and the Grants awaken to discover that Petra and Barry have snuck off to the Isle of Man for a holiday…but so have Alan and Samantha.

Barry and Petra sneak out of the hotel early in the hope of escaping from Alan and Samantha. When Petra begins to feel unwell, she thinks it's the baby.

Marie and Michelle visit Petra, who is in hospital after having a miscarriage. Barry offers to give them a lift home. Heather and Roger talk about their marriage, but Roger is summoned into work.

Paul has another interview…at the Dole office. Roger and Heather argue about work and starting a family.

Damon goes skating with Elsa, who then goes off with her mates. Lucy goes on a demonstration instead of sitting an exam.

Paul goes to the Police Station, and Lucy is released with a Caution. Paul and Elsa decide just to be good friends.

Petra tries to start facing the future. Heather and Roger are meant to be celebrating, but he doesn't come home. Karen gets her CSE results.

Gordon goes to look at Alans computer. Jonah tries to placate Annabelle and Paul after Lucy's arrest. Roger reacts angrily to Heather's impulsive spending.

Gordon and Lucy are uncomfortable about how close Annabelle seems to be with Robin Tate. Karen, Pauline and Susi go into town to investigate starting up a new venture.

When Barry refuses to do Petra's decorating, Terry volunteers. Bobby is concerned when Alan Torenson questions him, fearing that the secret report has been leaked.

Practising her driving alone, Sheila crashes into Alan's car. Petra believes Gavin has returned from the dead, but it's someone else.

Gordon chooses a jacket that will 'express his personality'. Lucy loses her knickers. Roger misses out on a partnership, but Paul is offered a job, and decides to accept it.

Roger tells Heather an unconvincing lie about where he was last night. Lucy and Gordon discover that the family holiday will have to be postponed.

The closure of the factory is announced, and redundancy is now only 90 days away for Bobby and Jonah. Meanwhile, someone is lurking in the undergrowth and observing the residents of the Close.

Sheila is upset at the possibility that Bobby may have to seek work abroad, and even more upset when Barry leaves for London with her Kidney fund money. Roger is worried when he is spotted dining ...

Roger helps to mend Michelles cassette recorder - but Damon is equally keen to repair Samantha's broken window.

Damon and Gizmo play a trick on Karen and Susi while they are sunbathing. Bobby persuades Sheila to take a holiday in Anglesey. Petra returns home from the shops, packs a suitcase, and leaves home.

Petra's car is found, and Alan mistakes the detective who arrives to speak to Michelle for the flasher. Lucy storms out after Annabelle slaps her during an argument.

Gordon releaves that Lucy is staying at Janice's. Mr Johnston thinks Heather is a secretary, then discovers that she is his accountant. Marie is convinced that Petra will come home.

A Policewoman tells Michelle that Petra may have committed suicide. Paul convinces Lucy to come home. A chance remark causes Heather to become suspicious of Roger.

Annabelle and Paul suggest that Lucy goes to France for six months, and she agrees. Heather discovers that Roger isn't where he should be - but she doesn't know where he is. Sheila decides that i...

Maureen Lomax arrives to collect the kidney machine money from Sheila, who can only give her a cheque. Heather accuses Roger of being unfaithful.

A parcel arrives for Heather, and she wants to question Roger about his movements. Barry returns home, but he is not alone. Lucy and Karen receive their O-Level results, and there are more Birthd...

Sheila is convinced that Val is not really unable to speak English, and proves it by having Alan pretend to be a fluent Chinese speaker. Diane gives Roger an expensive Tie-pin for services rendered.

Diane wants Roger to go away on holiday with him, so he tells Heather more lies. Damon gets into more trouble, and Lucy leaves to spend six months in France.

On Paul's first day in his new job, he is called up for jury service. Roger is reluctant to commit himself to going on holiday to Corfu with Heather. In return for a favour, Alan lets Val move in...

Paul has to deal with a problematic trainee. Diane and Heather finally come face-to-face.

Damon and his mates find a new way of making mischief. Alan has a setback in his bid to earn more than Samantha.

Heather recieves her exam results, but Roger is too busy with Diane to ask her if she has passed.

Barry goes shopping for Bobby and Sheila's anniversary. Bobby discusses the factory closure with George Williams, and Heather and Roger fight. Annabelle has an unexpected guest.

Marie finds a letter from Petra and calls the police. Heather hears conclusive proof that Roger is having an affair with Diane, and throws him out.

Roger gets a shock when he goes to see Diane again. Bobby and Sheila plan their 25th Wedding anniversary party.

Both Samantha and Val think a message Alan has left is for them. Sydney prepares to escort Heather, and Gizzmo is beaten up.

Sheila tries to set up an action committee. Barry tries to tempt Terry. Alan's bottom is bitten during a rugby match.

Barry and Terry's attempts to store their Knock-off jeans are continually thwarted. Alan discovers who bit his bottom. The residents meet their new neighbours - Edna and Harry Cross.

While Heather visits her parents in Belfast, Roger returns to the close and almost burns her house down.

Heather talks to Will about her marriage, and prepares for life on her own. Annabelle takes Sheila for a driving lesson.

Annabelle gets carried away, Sheila joins the picket line, and Barry and Terry discover that some of their jeans have gone missing.

Sheila is disappointed when the newspaper coverage of the picket line is dominated by Samantha. Terry and Barry are not the only ones selling jeans.

Sheila is invited to appear on television, and George buys Paul's cardigan at the bring and buy sale.

Sydney takes Heather and Roger out for the day in an attempt to reconcile them. Sheila puts forward strong arguments in her interview, but returns home to bad news.

Bobby tries to negotiate a fair settlement, Barry and Terry need some Cable, and Marie's washing machine needs to be repaired.

The Jacksons' bonfire has some suprising contents. Marie finds that her kitchen is full of water. Mike tells Karen that he is joining the army.

Harry and Edna move in. While Harry tells Paul about his boxing medals, Mark steals them - but Damon and Gizzmo are blamed.

Paul and Heather see Gizzmo being beaten up by his brother. Damon fights with Mark, and wins, but Bobby tells him off.

When Harry's attention is diverted, Damon and Gizzmo start moving his Gnomes around. Barry helps Samantha retrieve a valuable disk Alan has accidentally dropped behind a cabinet, but then she spil...

Barry works on Bobby's car. Gordon and Mark go to a recordign studio to hand in their demo tape. Gordon asks the receptionist for a date, but she turns him down.

Sheila and Karen go to bingo, and Karen wins £75. Alan continues his search for the missing disk, and blames Gordon when it turns up damaged.

Karen arrives home late with Mike, and Bobby throws him out. Karen and Bobby then argue over her giving away her bingo winnings.

Paul tries to pacify Jack when he discovers Gordon has the stolen drum-box. Everyone on the close is having car trouble.

Barry and Terry go to the beach to burn the Jaguar, but discover they haven't enough petrol. When they return with some, they find the car is sinking into the sand.

Marie decides to contact Petra by putting an ad in the paper. Heather is invited to the firms annual dinner with Roger and feels that she can't tell her boss that her marriage has broken up.

When Alan refuses to tell Harry why he has dug a pit, he starts to fill it in. Heather spends a day at Mr Johnston's printing firm in Billinge, and agrees to let Polly come and stay with her.

Harry discovers that some of his Gnomes are up Alan's Christmas tree, and that his is the only garden without a sapling. Marie and Michelle face a gruesome task. Heather and Polly gain a third lodger.

Polly and Sydney disturb Heather when she has work to do at home. Harry is asked to dress up as Father Christmas. Samantha returns home earlier than expected.

As Christmas approaches, Heather battles to save her client's business. Marie receives news that George has been injured and taken to hospital. Bobby and Matty deliver Christmas hampers, and Barr...

Heather dashes back to Ireland, Marie and Michelle discover that Petra has sent them a Christmas card, and Terry discovers a more profitable use for their perfume.

Having Lucy home for Christmas doesn't improve Annabelle's mood, but can she be persuaded to see a Doctor? Mike hears a few tales when he returns home on leave from the army.

The Collins family have a party on New Years Eve, but Gordon is out getting drunk elsewhere. Mike comes to visit Karen, but ends up playing cards with Barry and Terry.