Season 17 · Episode 60 — Episode 2053 - A Risk Worth Taking

Ron plans a quiet drink with Molly, but David tags along again. Louise and Danny try to find out more about her father from Eleanor, who ob…

Susannah admits to Max what she did on New Year's Eve, and that she has told Lisa their plans. Ron prepares for a midweek "weekend away". C…

Carmel becomes more sure that Sinbad is having an affair. Lindsey finishes with Peter, and Ron's holiday proves expensive. The tension is g…

Louise decides that she will leave if Eleanor won't help her to find her father. Barry returns, bringing flowers for Lindsey. Cassie tells…

Jacqui deliberates over whether to tell Susannah the results of her pregnancy test. Ron calculates the cost of his holiday with Molly. Jack…

Katie has a cunning plan to allow Jacqui more time to think. Carmel takes Sinbad to the doctor, but this may not ease his fears. Jackie cat…

Susannah is convinced that everything will be fine, but what is Jacqui up to? Mick gives his evidence in court, and is forced into making a…

Lindsey makes an unpleasant discovery. Mick and Sinbad are both awaiting verdicts, but in different places. Barry confronts Jacqui about th…

Barry has a bit of explaining to do, a chance encounter with Max may cause Jacqui to change her plans, and the jury arrive at a verdict on…

Jimmy tries to comfort Lindsey. Katie isn't convinced that Jacqui has made the right decision. Julia has some advice for Peter, and Ron has…

Rachel returns from Bristol, and notices a change in Jacqui. Tim feels that Melanie is getting everything that she wants, and he is getting…

Jimmy advises Lindsey not to tell Peter the truth about Barry. Tim tries to be "grown-up", but no-one will let him. Mo is eventually sacked…

Jimmy finds somewhere to do his washing. David repairs the guttering. Jacqui seeks Eleanor's advice on Barry's contract. Rachel reacts viol…

Jimmy and Lindsey have different ideas on what to do with their unexpected windfall. Mick receives a bouquet of flowers, and wishes he hadn…

Jackie assures Peter that things will get better for him, and discovers a way of achieving this. Ron plans to introduce a games area into "…

Eleanor is concerned that Louise still wants to be able to meet her father, Lindsey fears that Peter will get her into trouble with the pol…

Peter confronts Jimmy, hoping for some answers about the stolen money. Rachel is suspicious of Jacqui's sickness and secrecy. Sinbad tries…

Peter and Lindsey are nervous about speaking to each other again. Jacqui has to see a doctor, and her nervousness leads to conflict with Ka…

Forced to scrounge water from the neighbours, Jackie asks David for her job back. Jimmy needs a plumber, and one just happens to be working…

Ron visits the Benefits Office, and Tim begins work at the building site. Shadwick and Son are leaving a few dissatisfied customers, and Su…

Louise must decide whether to open a letter addressed to Eleanor in her absence. Max discovers that Susannah has promised that he will give…

David gives Molly a guided tour of the petrol station. Mick test-drives a fast car. Eleanor is annoyed that Louise opened her letter, and m…

Now as disgusted with Mike as he is with Jacqui, Ron starts to collect evidence. Rachel doesn't find much to smile about on Katie's birthda…

Rachel is asking a lot of questions, and finding Jacqui's answers unconvincing. Mick buys a flash car, and is soon stopped by the police. O…

Peter receives a telephone call which may be good news. Jackie has an idea about how Jimmy might earn some extra money. Louise reveals the…

Lindsey is depressed to hear that Peter may be moving away. David seeks advice on the best kind of flowers to send Molly. Tim receives a te…

Max catches Tim in his garden. Louise receives a letter from Marcus. Susannah has relaxation tapes for Jacqui, but they might not have the…

Jacqui wants to take medication to combat her morning sickness, but Susannah has other ideas. Mick decides to get Leo a tutor. Max suggests…

Eleanor has a few ideas on how to encourage Louise to stay. Molly decides whether she wants to see David again, after hearing about the wom…

It is Mick's 40th birthday party, but can he convince anybody that his party comes as a surprise to him? Jimmy finally tracks down the miss…

Max's attempts to prevent Tim cutting through the garden lead to him injuring himself. Ron refuses to let Jacqui pay for his petrol when he…

Carmel and Melanie have flu, but Tim is still causing trouble. David asks Ron to find somewhere else to live, and begins to make plans for…

Jacqui gets the date for her first baby scan, but Susannah is disappointed to find out who she wants to go with her. David must decide whet…

Lindsey is apprehensive about Peter's return. Jackie and Cassie both read an advertisement for the manager's job at the petrol station. Whe…

David interviews the best applicants for the manager's job, but will Ron be among them? Eleanor wants to confront Louise, and Lindsey hears…

As Jacqui has her first baby scan, Max begins to panic that their cover-story is not sufficiently well planned. It is Rachel's 19th birthda…

Ron doesn't want to tell the neighbours what has happened to David, but the new manager of the garage reveals the truth. Max feels that it…

Louise tells Eleanor that she is going back down south. Max tells Susannah that they may have to move away from the Close after the baby is…

Mike discovers that Ron has been making a few adjustments to the bungalow. Greg tries to interest Sinbad in a conservatory, and hints that…

Lindsey tries to prepare again for Peter's return. A chance remark by Greg brings past events flooding back for Max and Susannah. Eleanor s…

Jacqui and Susannah go shopping.

Lindsey doesn't feel like going to work. Jacqui begins to wonder if having the baby is more trouble than it is worth, while Max and Susanna…

Ben returns home, and finds that someone has been sleeping in his bed. Max finds Greg's building materials littering the Close, and is not…

Louise returns home, but doesn't tell Marcus and Ollie what Marcus has sent her. Lisa is amazed to discover how Susannah's surrogacy plans…

Susannah is convinced that Jacqui will still go ahead with the pregnancy, but Max has his doubts, and goes round to speak to her. The Shadw…

Kylie is missing, several of the other residents are injured or trapped, and a second blast rocks the parade.

Survivors are found within the wreckage of the parade, but it is going to be difficult to dig them out. Susannah and Jimmy both return home…

Tension on the parade increases as rescue efforts continue, and a dead body is brought out of the wreckage.

As the emergency doctors prepare to amputate, more rubble comes crashing down on the trapped victims of the explosion. Louise visits Marcus…

Time is running out for the trapped residents, and real bravery is required from some of the others.

Some of the injured residents are determined to get back to work as soon as possible, despite attempts to make them slow down. Others, howe…

Louise reveals to Katie where she was at the time of the explosion. Jacqui and Ron are interviewed by the investigating officer, and Rachel…

When Jackie needs a babysitter, Nikki discovers that she has volunteered. When a present arrives from Barry, Lindsey thinks she has lost Pe…

Katie doubts that Eleanor will understand what Louise is doing. Greg discovers that news travels fast. Sinbad is interviewed, but may not b…

Eleanor is fed up with Louise's questions about Marcus, and reveals some secrets to Ollie. Ron tells Mike how he has tried to conceal his i…

Louise gets a shock when she goes to visit Marcus again, but a greater shock may be awaiting Eleanor. Gemma is being secretive, and Mick co…

Eleanor is worried now that Marcus knows where she lives. Lindsey wants to make sure that things are different from now on, but Jackie is n…

Mick tries to find out from Leo what may be troubling Gemma. Jacqui needs to speak to Peter, but he is busy in bed with Lindsey. Nikki lose…

Mick wants some advice from Carmel. Ron and Sinbad are both summoned for formal interviews with the Health and Safety authorities. Lindsey…

Carmel tries to convince Ron to tell the truth to as he and Sinbad face a grilling at the Health and Safety Executive. Jacqui has a tough d…

Jimmy realises that the job he hoped to get may not be up for grabs as easily as he thought. Ron is sacked from his job, which doesn't impr…

Sinbad doubts whether he has a future with Carmel. Ollie is not convinced that Eleanor no longer has any feelings for Marcus. Lindsey tells…

Jimmy asks Katie to translate his CV into English and type it up for him. Jacqui makes a final decision about the amnio, so either Max or S…

Ollie tries to convince Eleanor to take a break with him, but she tells him she has decided to leave. Margi discovers that there is much mo…

Sinbad moves in with Mick, and tests Leo on his plate tectonics. Greg and Margi think Jason is getting too friendly with Katrina. Jackie te…

Ron plays patience, little suspecting that Jacqui has been rushed to hospital. But what news awaits the Farnhams when they visit her? "Char…

Susannah reflects on the past, Jimmy has a job interview, Gary follows Lindsey and Kylie, and Margi tries to convince the powers that be th…

Jimmy feels that he has let his family down. When the hospital won't give her the test results over the phone, Jacqui fears the worst. Lind…

Jackie wonders whether Jimmy really wants a job. Ollie tries to encourage Greg to make a start on his extension. Louise is being secretive…

The O'Learys prepare to leave the Close, Lindsey is apprehensive about Gary's visit, and Julia takes her driving test.

Mick and Ollie receive the OFSTED report on the school, and have different reactions to it. Lindsey may regret agreeing to let Gary have te…

Sinbad discovers Tim about to spray graffiti in his house, and straightens him out. Mike plans to launch a film career, and discovers what…

Lindsey receives a letter from Eleanor which makes her reconsider mediation. Susannah discovers that she has been gazumped. Jason can't bel…

Mike tries to persuade Ron to lend him money so that he can invest in a film project. Lindsey is worried about going to mediation with Gary…

Lindsey wonders if there is an easier way to resolve her problems with Gary. Ollie, Mick and Margi attend a meeting at the school to discus…

Peter and Jackie are worried about Lindsey, wondering who she has gone to see to seek help against Gary. Jason confides in his grandmother,…

Jimmy can't believe that Lindsey has changed her mind. Jacqui is not impressed by Mike's business proposition, and refuses to give him time…

The police arrive on the parade, but who are they looking for? Investigators also turn up, with someone else in their sights. A visit to th…

Lindsey's custody hearing is postponed when Gary is unable to turn up. Mike and Jason are both in desperate need of cash, but how can they…

Ron refuses to talk to Mike, and Jacqui bars him, after they both find out what he has done. Katrina wonders if she has been selfish, and O…

Mick checks out some private schools for Gemma. Neither Greg nor Jason are going to back down. Rachel overhears Jacqui telling Ron that she…

Susannah begins to think about names for the Farnhams' new.......house. The Shadwicks wonder if Jason will turn up for his grandmother's bi…

Jacqui and Mike need to reach a compromise if Ron is to remain oblivious of one or two little matters. Mick is worried abut Cassie, and has…

Susannah gives Ron an idea. Sinbad gives Jimmy some shoes that are far too small for him. Marcus arrives back from America, Margi gets a jo…

Marcus seeks legal advice from Eleanor. Jacqui is thoroughly bored watching daytime televison. Mike discovers how his investment in George'…

Ollie's plans for a shopping trip are spoiled by Marcus. Gemma sits her entrance exam for private school, but will she even try to pass? Je…

Jimmy receives two rejection letters at once. Greg has a theory about why Jessie has reacted strangely to his argument with Jason. Jacqui c…

Ollie wonders if being made redundant isn't such a bad thing after all. The Corkhills make extensive preparations for the visit by the Welf…

Ollie gets Eleanor some flowers, and Max gets Susannah a new dress. Surely there are some ulterior motives there....... Katrina wants to st…

Katie encourages Rachel to ask Bruno out. Lindsey receives some news from the welfare officer. Marcus wants Eleanor to read his book before…

Susannah fears the worst when she is called to the doctor. There may be a new lady in Mick's life, and Jessie is determined to heal the rif…

Rachel takes Bruno back to her flat, but will she regret it? Max and Susannah celebrate their good news. Eleanor wonders if she has seen a…

When Ollie loses a piece of his barbecue, Greg helps him out, Max's flowers, and the card that came with them, are rescued from his bin by…

Mick offers Sinbad a job. Greg witnesses an interesting encounter between Marcus and Eleanor in their back garden. Katie tries to investiga…

Katie is a success as a private investigator, Ollie notices that Eleanor seems to be jumpy, Margi and Greg must decide whether to allow Nik…

Pauline invites Mick to go to Dublin with her. Jason plans to go to a stag night in Amsterdam, even though Robbie's wedding is off, and Nik…

Louise discovers that Eleanor has been reading Marcus's book. Jason and Margi try to convince Greg to change his mind about Nikki's holiday…

Sinbad believes that someone is out to get him, and he's right. Emily now wants to go on holiday too, but how will Greg react to this one?…

Sinbad has another close encounter, and this time he sees the face of his attacker. Marcus wants Eleanor to accept a necklace from him. Lin…

Sinbad fears that there will be another attempt on his life. Jessie does some cleaning for Ron, and makes sure he pays for it. Ollie decide…

Ready to set off, Ollie notices that his car has gone missing. Mick is surprised by the circumstances in which he meets Pauline's daughter.…

Jacqui thinks that Max and Susannah are too scared to tell her they are abandoning her. Nikki returns from her holiday, and tells Greg that…

Eleanor insists to Louise that nothing is going on between her and Marcus, then proves otherwise. Jacqui confronts Max in Chester, and they…

The Shadwicks await the arrival of Santi the Spanish waiter. Jimmy advises Sinbad to report Tim to the police. Lindsey is scared that Jimmy…

Katie does her best to convince Mike that he's

Andrea joins Mick and Leo for a barbecue with Sinbad. Gary continues to make things difficult for Lindsey and Peter. Santi makes his intent…

A stranger turns up at "Bar Brookie" looking for Bruno, and refuses to accept that his door is locked. Louise is appalled to hear what Elea…

Jimmy notices that Lindsey is more stressed than ever at the prospect of the court case. Louise tells Marcus what Eleanor is doing, but wil…

Jimmy confronts Lindsey to find out how she got rid of Gary. Sinbad suspects Andrea's motives, and Mick confirms his suspicions. Ron is bec…

When Ollie, Eleanor, Danny and Louise return to their holiday cottage, they find that Marcus is waiting for them, and he has absolutely no…

Ollie and Eleanor wonder if they are free of Marcus's interference forever, or will there be a case to answer? Mick finds it difficult keep…

Sinbad moves back into number 8, but not alone. Ron celebrates gaining a new contract, then runs into some trouble with another client. Ele…

Jacqui feels smothered by Susannah's hospitality. Ollie spends the night in a prison cell, and Eleanor may hold the key to his release. It…

Ollie finds it difficult to forgive Eleanor for what she has done. It is Kylie's sixth birthday party, but will Peter be there? Jacqui give…

Nikki is apprehensive about her first day at university. Eleanor's birthday isn't as happy as she might have hoped. Peter and Lindsey plan…

Ollie's mood is still not improving. Lindsey and Peter try to find a church, or even a registry office, in which someone is willing to marr…

Mick must decide whether to let Tim cover Sinbad's shifts while he is in Bristol. Someone Max isn't expecting turns up to do his cleaning.…

Danny refused to go to school or bed until Ollie throws Eleanor out. Louise plans to take over where Marcus left off, but may face a fight.…

Max wants to register the baby, and to keep Ron away from him. Mick is unusually keen for Leo to go out with his mates on his birthday. Lou…

Jimmy tries to offer Ollie advice, but it might not be appreciated. Ron interviews more candidates for "Great Grannies", and one is particu…

Ron looks forward to Jacqui's return. Louise starts university, but where is Danny? Nikki overhears Jason leaving a message on Katrina's an…

Eleanor advises Ollie against reporting Danny as missing to the police. Mick wants to finish with Pauline so that he can see Andrea. Jacqui…

Max doubts that it is wise to let Jacqui see the baby. Rachel tells Katie that Jason is still seeing Katrina, but she doesn't regard this a…

When the strain becomes too much for Jacqui, Katie advises her to confront Max and Susannah. Tempers are frayed in the Simpson household as…

Jacqui tells Susannah that she needs to hold her baby. Ollie, Eleanor and Louise attend the inquest, but can Ollie stick to his story? Anth…

Jacqui and Mike tease Mick about the battering he took from Pauline. Louise decides to go home for good, and Eleanor blames Ollie. Jimmy is…

Lindsey finds a venue for her wedding reception. Leo starts work at the chip shop, and reaches an uneasy compromise with Tim. Ollie discove…

Katie fears that she is going to be out of a job. Ollie has a good night's sleep, and makes a decision about his future. Max and Susannah h…

News that the Simpsons and Eleanor have disappeared spreads around the Close, and there's someone who is especially keen to find them. Susa…

Greg wants to start repossessing some of his materials from Ollie's extension, but Margi wants to take a different approach. Sinbad has to…

Unimpressed by Jimmy's views, Roger reports him to Karen and, with Greg's assistance, forces Emily to increase the time she spends on her t…

Emily is sick of her training and her father's interference. Peter is determined that his wedding day will be the best ever. Nikki asks to…

Lindsey tries on wedding dresses, Jacqui encourages Susannah to relax and look at her plans for the club, and Sinbad decides to take in a l…

Susan promises to bring back Jimmy's coat, just as soon as she can find it. Greg thinks he ought to pay for Sinbad's broken window. Susanna…

Jimmy badly misjudges a situation, and Roger may not be willing to accept his apology. Max has a little explaining to do. Mr Moore moves in…

Emily qualifies for the trials, Jimmy is told to stay away from the kids at school, and Sinbad and Tim, kept awake all night by Mr Moore's…

Susannah decides to ask Jackie to babysit when she takes Max to dinner with Warren and Faye. Ron is summoned back to court. Tim and Sinbad…

Jimmy's current crisis is linked with a tragedy in the Corkhills' past. Lindsey and Peter discover how much it will cost them to buy into t…

Peter plans a surprise for Lindsey. Sinbad finds a new lodger to replace Mr Moore. Jimmy decides to take the law into his own hands with th…

Rachel and Katie have a night out. Emily finds it difficult to cope with the pressure, and just as Alec seeks clarification on Sinbad's pol…

Susannah overhears Jacqui trying to force Max to admit the truth to her. Sinbad is worried that the Musgroves are taking over his house. Ja…

Jimmy comes face to face with the man he believes killed his son. Max tries to convince Susannah of his innocence, but is banished to the s…

An unexpected present for Lindsey may ruin her big day, and Susannah gets much more than she bargained for when she confronts Faye about he…

Susannah ponders on how bad Warren must be in bed. Tim gets the blame when Leo carelessly cause a fire at the chip shop. Max tries to expla…

It is Lindsey and Peter's wedding day, but will the bride arrive on time, or at all? Joey is in trouble with the police after a minor accid…

Jimmy worries when he is summoned to see his head of department. Joey wonders how good a friend Benny really is. Susannah is furious to fin…

Susannah makes a decision regarding Harry, a missing resident returns to the Close, and the Corkhills are unexpectedly held at gunpoint in…

A letter sends Niamh to the end of her tether. Jimmy and Lindsey need to dispose of something without arousing suspicion, and Ron finds som…

Jimmy advises Peter to forget the past, Greg takes pity on Susannah, Tim has plans for the garage, and Ron is determined to get to the bott…

Max discovers that hell hath no fury like a Susannah scorned. Emily suffers an injury, and Jacqui is forced to reveal the truth about her s…

Ron is determined to tell DD that she has a grandson, but Anthea disagrees. News of the surrogacy deal spreads, Peter is given the cold sho…

Ron is determined to gain access to his grandson. Joey makes a confession to Luke. Benny continues to take advantage, Katie receives surpri…

Ron gets into hot water when he leaps to Mike's defence, as Anthea has some devastating news for him. Joey is offered a helping hand, and B…

It looks as if Mike, Jacqui and Megan must learn the truth about Ron and Anthea's past. Luke sets his sights on Nikki, Tim is dressed to im…

Megan wants nothing to do with Ron. Joey's finances may be in a worse state than he is admitting. Mick meets the mother of one of Gemma's n…

The architects have some news for Jacqui. Sinbad makes a discovery. Anthea tries to explain to Megan, and Mick and Jo are caught together i…

When Nikki is sick in Joey's taxi, Greg makes her clean it up. Lindsey is determined to show Jacqui who is in charge. Anthea has a proposal…

In a special extended 71-minute episode, Leo invites the neighbours to a party, Nikki wakes up in the morning with major regrets and memory…

Bev is determined to spoil Ron's relationship with Anthea, and Susannah joins the Dixons for dinner, while Christmas is a time of uncertain…

Tension begins to gnaw at Greg and Jason. The male party guests are questioned at the police station. Anthea wants Ron to come to bed, but…

Ryan receives some shocking news. Margi realises that the future is going to be very different. Ron begins to regret his fling with Bev, an…