Brookside (1982)

It is an unhappy new year for Diane, as she receives the bad news she feared at the hospital. Jimmy helps Bev out in her hour of need, and…

As Brigid tries to comfort Diane after she flushes her baby away, Steve and Adele conclude that praying is a waste of time. Anthony, on the…

Cheryl has some unpleasant tasks lined up for Emily's community service, until Emily discovers that she has fiddled her insurance claim and…

Jessie and Ray arrive home after shortening their honeymoon because they receive news that Kitty has been taken ill, but they are not prepa…

Diane and Marty battle with their confused emotions after the loss of their unborn child. At Susannah's funeral, Max launches into a speech…

Marty erects a porch. Mick goes to see Vonnie again, but discovers that she is packing to go to Canada. Anthea doesn't like being taken for…

Jacqui suggests that Mick asks Max to be maitre d' at "The Shelf", but he has decided to move away from Liverpool and make a fresh start el…

Mike reduces Rachel to tears. Jimmy confides in Shelley that he thinks Jackie deserves someone better than him. When Robbie accuses Jacqui…

Robbie is still not convinced that Jacqui isn't trying to get a ready-made family for herself, but she reassures him. Bev discovers that Da…

Rachel asks Christy to buy back Mike's video equipment, but he isn't able to help her. Adele's play is so bad that it helps to reunite Dian…

Darren suspects that he is in real trouble because Nisha tends to believe Leanne's allegation, even though Katie doesn't. Anthony doesn't w…

Darren writes down his version of the Leanne Powell story, and Victoria confronts Leanne. Max apologises to Lisa for his behaviour at Susan…

Bev's accountant tells her that she needs to start running the bar as a profitable business. Darren resolves to fight back against Leanne,…

Shelley seizes an opportunity to place Jackie in a compromising situation that she will find it very difficult to talk her way out of - she…

Jimmy gets his old job back, Leanne increases the amount she wants to blackmail out of Darren, and Lindsey and Jackie unite to rid themselv…

Lance is not sure whether he is willing to be a sperm donor. Adele encourages Leo to make his first arrest. Victoria decides that it's time…

Darren is not pleased when Victoria explains why Leanne is no longer going to blackmail him. Emily considers whether she is willing to pose…

Jimmy tries to work out why Shelley has gone and Jackie and Lindsey are at loggerheads. Bev is depressed that first Dave, then Shelley, wal…

A few secrets are revealed at the knicker party, before it is gate-crashed by some of the men. Lance explains that he was only kissing Bev…

Anthony receives a Valentine card, but tears it up after Marty teases him. Diane is not impressed that Steve is building a relationship bas…

Leo prepares for his passing-out parade, and tells Gemma he is thinking of moving to London. When Steve abandons his principles and gets a…

Lance insists that careful planning is necessary if Bev is to marry Fred to help him to stay in the country. Nisha tells Jerome she will no…

Mick offers to collect Vonnie from the airport, and tells Jerome he'd like to start seeing her. Nikki takes Emily to Carl's to retrieve her…

Jackie tells Jimmy about her night with Shelley, and he wants to talk about it with Lindsey, who is convinced her mother is in the wrong, a…

Both Marty and Nisha suspect that there is something amiss with Bev and Fred's marriage. Jimmy consults a solicitor about divorcing Jackie…

On a day trip to Southport, Lance is unsettled as he takes photographs of Bev and Fred together through the ages, Darren is warned against…

The day trippers return home rather later than they planned, and Rachel is horrified by what she finds. Ray and Jessie have to postpone the…

Anthea thinks the house will have to be redecorated again, while Ron resorts to more desperate measures to protect his family. Bev's web of…

Clint wants to escape from Robbie as fast as he can. Ron asks Jimmy to help him get a gun. Christy lures Leanne into bed, and tonight Lance…

Robbie is furious when he finds out about Clint's plans. Lisa confronts Jacqui about Susannah's will. Jackie and Jimmy argue, and Jessie te…

Mick celebrates his birthday with Vonnie, Brigid is reluctant to loan money to Diane to help her to get pregnant, Jerome is not as successf…

Katie wonders why Jacqui is now trying to persuade her not to go to Spain. Bev tells Lance and Fred that they must be more careful in publi…

When Steve tells Mike about the break-in at the Dixons', he is determined to get himself out of hospital. Bev has regrets about her sham ma…

Diane encourages Marty to take Jimmy out to the pub, where, after drinking and playing pool, Jimmy reveals why he is divorcing Jackie. Lean…

Ron and Anthea need to move some furniture about to accomodate Mike, and there are a few more problems he hadn't thought about. Adele start…

Marty tells Diane to steer well clear of Jackie. Leanne regrets dumping Christy, and Lance tries to cheer her up. Ron overhears an argument…

Anthea is concerned that Rachel is finding looking after Mike as well as Beth too much for her, and lays into Mike. Robbie hears some inter…

Jackie tells Jimmy she is taking Wills on holiday with Val for a few weeks. Clint becomes suspicious of Robbie's attitude towards Katie. Ma…

The Murrays throw a surprise birthday party for Diane. After they have sex, Leo wallows in self-recrimination, and Adele congratulates hers…

Clint learns a few things he didn't know about Katie. Nikki interrogates Jerome about the lipstick on his face. Michelle encourages Adele t…

Max hears that Leanne has taken ill, and blames himself for being honest when she asked for his opinion of her character. Katie is determin…

Mick is horrified when he discovers what Leo has done. Ron asks Jessie to find someone to stand in for her at "Great Grannies" while she an…

Nikki loses one job, and quickly finds another. Mick considers reporting Leo for what he has done, and disowns him, despite Vonnie's attemp…

Katrina persuades Steve to go for a drink with her father, and he offers Steve a job. Jacqui is about to sign her trusteeship over to Max i…

Clint tells Jacqui he plans to propose to Katie. Nikki plays mind-games with a guilty Jerome and Nisha. Emily is distraught that her breast…

Clint discovers that Jacqui has told Robbie he plans to marry Katie. Jackie tells Jimmy that if he fights for custody of Wills, his mental…

Bev wants a character reference from Ron, but its quality may depend on whether she gives "Great Grannies" the contract for the cleaning of…

Jimmy invites Ray over to see his computer, and takes every opportunity to wind Jackie up. Jacqui doesn't believe what she has been told ab…

As Jackie prepares to go to bed, Jimmy brings everyone from "Bev's Bar" back for a party, then takes Cheryl to his bedroom. Leanne wants to…

When she hears Jacqui's decision, Katie decides to move out. But Victoria suggests that maybe she is just jealous. Robbie discovers that Ja…

Tim is released from prison, and he and Emily decide to get married as soon as possible. But first, he retrieves Emily's money from Carl an…

Tim goes round to apologise to Mike, but Mike accepts that he is just as much to blame himself for becoming wheelchair-bound. Ron discovers…

Jacqui puts on a brave - albeit cut - face, confides in Max about what has happened to her, and apologises to everyone for not believing th…

Ray and Jessie discover at a very late stage that Emily and Tim are secretly getting married, and unsuccessfully attempt to prevent them, a…

Jessie refuses to let Tim move into the bungalow, but Ray convinces her to offer the newly-weds the use of his caravan. However, they have…

In a special double-length episode, Tim and Emily throw a party at Mick's which is gate-crashed by Sotto and a crowd of his mates. Sotto di…

Anthea discovers who Ron has shot and killed. As Ron comes to terms with the consequences of his actions, he suffers an angina attack. Jimm…

When Ron is told he can go home from hospital, the police arrest him. Mike urges Anthea to lie to them so that he is more likely to face a…

Jimmy unveils his latest weapon in his battle with Jackie. Tim fears that if it is discovered that he supplied a murder weapon, he will fac…

Jacqui and Katie's friendship disintegrates. Jimmy refuses to let Jackie into the kitchen to do her washing. Anthea is shocked when Ron is…

Bev tells Nisha that Nikki was raped. Jackie locks up the airing cupboard to deny Jimmy access. Marty and Diane are not impressed by the in…

Jacqui and Katie recall the past, and the recent events that have driven them apart. Although Jacqui doesn't want to lose their friendship…

Max comforts Jacqui after Katie rejects her. Adele discovers that she is pregnant. Jackie can only listen in disbelief as Jimmy cavorts wit…

Although Lance has often said he would do anything for Max, he's not sure that it includes breaking into the cemetery at night and replacin…

When Steve has something he finds hard to say to Katrina, she thinks and hopes that he is going to ask her to marry him. Nikki is convinced…

Steve breaks the news to Katrina that he won't marry her. Nikki tells Jerome that he had better agree to marry her, or there is no future f…

Jerome tells Nikki what she wants to hear. Brigid and Bev are mystified about what Marty and Diane are doing in a cupboard at the salon. St…

Jacqui tells Anthea she has finally found someone she wants to share her life with, but Anthea has her doubts and advises her to be careful…

Ron is granted bail, and returns to the Close, only to break down in tears. Tim and Emily are given an ultimatum. Steve tells Marty he is m…

Ron fears for his family's safety again when he receives an anonymous threatening phonecall. Tim is furious when Emily tells Vonnie the tru…

After overhearing Jerome offering to break off his engagement to her for Nisha, Nikki breaks off from a karaoke duet to reveal their treach…

Anthea learns that Ron already knew that threats had been made against his family. Jerome pleads unsuccessfully with Nikki for another chan…

Diane and Marty embark on the serious business of fertilisation. Adele reaches an agonising decision. Bev and Fred are not as convincing as…

Darren celebrates his 30th birthday, receiving a pipe, slippers and incontinence pants from Victoria

Diane calls Marty home from school, and he discovers that Adele has locked herself in the bathroom and is threatening to take an overdose o…

The Murrays agonise over the implications of the decision facing Adele. Bev tells Lance that she can't go through with having a baby with F…

Brigid is appalled to hear that Adele plans not to keep her baby. Mick discovers that Adele is pregnant, and that Marty has plans for whoev…

Brigid suggests that Diane should bring up Adele's baby as if it is her own. Adele reveals something that may make this a less believable p…

Marty confronts Mick, and when he discovers Vonnie also knew that Leo slept with Adele, a brawl breaks out. Adele decides to have an aborti…

Diane and Brigid convince Adele not to have an abortion. Jimmy and Jackie have a civilised chat, and he suggests that they can be mates as…

Adele is still unsure of the best way forward, but realises that she must make a decision. When the police arrive at the bar, Bev is worrie…

Mick calls at the Murrays' with the news that Leo wants to come home to discuss the future of his baby. But Diane reveals that Adele is out…

The Murrays have planned a birthday party for Brigid, but she brings Father Pat round to talk to Adele. Adele suspects that he, like some o…

Mick has a proposal for Vonnie. Anthony listens in as Brigid and Marty have a furious argument. After hearing that Leanne is the new bar ma…

Diane is shocked when Jeff offers her more than just a shoulder to cry on. Emily persuades Vonnie to get engaged to Mick, even though she i…

Diane gives Emily her wages in advance so that she can pay Mick his rent, but Anthony steals her purse. Marty wants to give Jeff a good hid…

Mick wants to marry Vonnie as soon as possible, but she tells Jerome that she is wondering if she will ever be ready to. Diane is horrified…

Mick wants to surprise Vonnie with a special meal and an engagement ring, but discovers that she has packed her bags and is leaving him. Un…

Anthea is visited by Clint's mother, and Mike is appalled when she makes her welcome. Mick blames Jerome for turning Vonnie against him, an…

Diane and Marty realise that they will have to find some new ways of raising money if they are to attempt the IVF treatment again. Tim advi…

Rachel calls the police, and Ron is blamed for the disturbance at the funeral. He is also much less confident that Anthea will be willing o…

Ron is following Anthea around, so she goes out for a walk, then calls in on Jimmy. Lindsey is not exactly overjoyed at the prospect of sha…

Marty sells his car, and soon finds a willing buyer for his season ticket. Ron feels that Anthea is betraying him by having a drink with Ka…

Nikki comes home from Belgium, and walks in on a naked man having a shower in the bungalow. Leanne doesn't want to give her her job back, b…

Jerome begs Nikki to give him a second chance, but her reaction gives him the impression that she is not willing to. Emily is sick of havin…

Anthea tells Ron he can't control other people's lives, but he tells Jacqui that she is humiliating the family and trying to put him in an…

Mike tells Jacqui he will support her in her relationship with Max, but Ron threatens to get another gun to keep him away from her. Jimmy h…

Steve has a date with Nisha, and Marty wonders if she will recognise him camouflaged as a deckchair. But he is called away to collect a str…

Ron's version of where he obtained the gun looks likely to be accepted when more guns are found at Sotto's. Mick becomes convinced that it…

Mick reflects on all that he has done and endured during his time on the Close. He feels that he has let his children and his family down,…

Mick apologises to Max and Jacqui, and makes his peace with Tim, offering him some good advice, before leaving the Close forever. Max assur…

Adele gets her GCSE results, and tells Emily about her abortion. Jacqui confides in Rachel that she is going to marry Max - and Rachel does…

Ron says he will refuse to go to Jacqui's wedding. Adele breaks her glasses in an attempt to convince Diane and Marty to allow her to get c…

Anthea and Rachel are not pleased when they discover that Ron and Mike have been deceiving them. Max arranges a wedding date at a mystery v…

Robbie visits Katie, and vows to put an end to Jacqui's happiness. Anthea is not as convinced that she can perjure herself for Ron. Lindsey…

Leanne discovers that Lance has agreed to be Max's best man, and Christy tries to turn her against her brother. Ron receives confirmation o…

In a special double-length episode, a group of vigilantes set off in search of Robbie and the missing Harry. Tim discovers that Mike once w…

Jimmy bruises his head while restraining Robbie, Tim collects his own reward by nicking Robbie's wallet, and Lindsey earns a wedding invita…

The police are forced to release Robbie without charge. On Harry's birthday, Jacqui is even more sure that she needs Max to marry her, and…

Tim tells Emily his dream, but she is not keen on the ways in which he plans to achieve it. Jacqui tries to convince Max that he is blaming…

Jacqui and Max get married in style, while a miserable, drunk and lonely Katie is visited by Robbie. Clint is on Robbie's mind as he comfor…

After they read their letters from the Court Welfare Officer, Jackie asks Jimmy if she can move back in with him. Tim is determined to rais…

Jimmy lets Jackie know what he has decided. After receiving flowers from Robbie and unwelcome advances from Christy, Katie turns to drink.…

Marty and Diane are enraged when they come home and find Adele and Michelle in the bedroom with new boyfriends - and while they read them t…

Ron causes a scene when Katie refuses to let him see a doctor at the walk-in centre. Marty discovers that the insurance company will not en…

Christy has a plan to enable the Murrays to make a valid claim from the insurance company. Tim and Mike go for job interviews - but will Ti…

Ray's ideas for a day out makes Jessie feel old. The break-in at the Murrays' doesn't go entirely as planned. After Steve finds her collaps…

Jimmy revives Tim, who feels as if he has been kicked by a donkey, and prints out some advice for him. Nisha revives Katie, and spents an a…

Ron attends his pre-trial hearing. Marty has some explaining to do, but believes a profit can still be made from their insurance claim. Aft…

Jimmy tells Jackie that he intends to contest the Court Welfare Officer's decision and fight for custody of Wills. Diane is surprised that…

Lindsey is concerned at Jimmy's state of mind after he stops taking his medication again, and tells Jackie that she is the only one who can…

Diane invites Nisha to tea at the Murrays', but Steve is called away to help the police with their enquiries, leaving her at the mercy of B…

Diane and Marty are visited by the insurance assessor and try to remain calm, but he senses their uneasiness. Rachel breaks down as her fin…

Christy's lies convince Leanne to sack Lance. Diane and Marty hope that their pregnancy test will be positive, but discover that the insura…

Diane ignores Marty's reminders of their desperate financial position, and remains determined to have further IVF treatment. Rachel can onl…

Adele catches Imelda and Paige beating Anthony up again, and tells Marty. He has other problems, however, as Diane's obsession with having…

Marty encourages Anthony to fight back against the bullies, and when he can't bring himself to, he hits Anthony as well. He also insists to…

In a special double-length episode, the strain of her abortion finally overcomes Adele, Diane refuses to accept Marty's decision, even thou…

Marty wakens in the morning to discover that Diane has gone out, and it emerges that she is even more determined to have a baby despite the…

Jacqui and Max return from their honeymoon, and tell Rachel and Mike that they have decided that she will be a full-time mother. When she h…

Jimmy produces a history of number 10, displays newspaper cuttings obtained from the internet, and, using Ray as a template, draws the outl…

Rachel is distraught when she discovers what Jimmy has drawn on the patio. Jacqui wants to get rid of Susannah's linen. Emily discovers tha…

Jacqui insists on taking Max to a fireworks display to take his mind off the anniversary of the death of Susannah. Marty and Diane's minds…

Max and Jacqui throw a dinner party, and a guest gives Max an idea for a new part-time vocation. Jimmy feels that the spirit of Jackie is l…

Nikki offers Jerome a second chance, but he thinks it may be too soon for him to move back in. Ray is not convinced either, until Nikki mak…

Robbie corners a frightened Anthea and makes her realise that he was present in the house when Ron shot Clint dead. Jessie is furious to he…

Anthea fears that Robbie will make a statement to the police, and wants to tell Katie what she has found out about Clint. Only eight people…

Diane and Marty speak to Anthony's headmistress, and receive a lengthy insight into the school's procedures and paperwork. Anthea is told b…

Jimmy spends a lot of time being interviewed by Nikki for her psychology project instead of repainting the shutters, as they both reflect o…

Robbie is determined to see Ron sent down, even though this means incriminating himself. After hearing his testimony, Katie attacks him - a…

When Katie turns to drink, Nisha realises that there is someone that she must call. Jimmy won't let Lindsey turn down the job she has been…

Rachel worries that Ron may be about to do something stupid, but Mike doesn't want to call the police. Finally Ron rings, wanting to see Ja…

Lindsey and Kylie tearfully say goodbye to Jimmy as they leave for a new life in Newcastle. As Ron and his family prepare to leave for cour…

A former resident of the Close reappears after a long absence. Mike makes some slight progress with the Dixons' debt problem. While Anthea…

Max buys new cars for himself and Jacqui, but Katie and a pot of paint are not far away. Anthony brings the house down in the school play,…

Katie is furious about the court's decision, and vows to take action against Ron. Jimmy offers to help Nikki further with her research. Ant…

Diane and Marty take matters into their own hands when the school fails to act against the bullying. Jacqui and Sammy forge an uneasy allia…

Jerome is asked to take on extra duties by his new boss. Rachel tells Jacqui where she can stick her job, then finds out from Mike that the…

Sammy vows to stay around and get revenge on Jacqui in a bid to reconcile with Katie. When Steve fails to pick him up from school, Anthony…

Jimmy is alarmed by a brief

Katie is swayed by Sammy's suggestions, and starts planning revenge on Jacqui by asking her on a night out. Jimmy wonders whether he has be…

In a special 76-minute episode, it looks as if some of the residents may be sharing a big bingo win, it looks as if Max has a lot of explai…

Emily is distraught, but Jimmy advises her not to try to contact Tim. Leanne thinks Christy has left her. Nisha wants to know what little d…

On Christmas Day, a despondent visitor turns up at the Murrays', and Emily becomes increasingly convinced that Tim is never going to return…

On Boxing Day, the Murrays dine at "The Shelf" - but not on dolphin. Jimmy has an ingenious festive solution when he receives a complaint a…

Tim wakes up in a hospital bad, and steals an ambulance to make his escape. Jacqui admires a "new" kitchen - and realises it came from her…