Brookside (1982)

Max and Jacqui have their first proper row, as she feels that he doesn't believe she is as capable of looking after the children as his oth…

In a special double-length episode, Anthony decides to stand up for himself against the bullies, but it leads to a punch-up on the Close wh…

Jimmy seeks advice from Dr Parr, but ignores his warnings in an effort to regain control of his life. Although Diane has made Anthony a pro…

Christy decides it's time for a sharp exit when Tim threatens to put him in hospital. Tim also convinces Anthony that violence may be the a…

Brigid confronts Diane and Marty over their decision to stop Anthony going to church. Jimmy tells Nikki that he has stopped taking his medi…

A bombshell from the past, which he is totally unprepared for, is about to hit Ray. An educational welfare officer arrives on the Close, an…

Emily wants to build a water-feature in the garden, but Jimmy is adamant that he won't have another pond. Katie discovers why Sammy's husba…

When Nikki is suspicious of the woman she saw leaving the bungalow, Jerome advises her to ask Ray who she is. But Ray asks Helen not to rev…

Marty decides that it's time to make a man out of Anthony. Jessie finds out Ray's guilty secret, and doubts that things will ever be the sa…

Jessie isn't speaking to Ray, and Nikki's plan to help reconcile them goes dangerously wrong. Steve tries to make Anthony understand why he…

Diane is horrified to discover that Steve risked his life to rescue Jessie and Ray from their burning bungalow. Then a hysterical Nikki rea…

Jimmy is warned that he should immediately start to take his medication again. Sol tells Sammy what a difficult position she has put him in…

After sacking Leanne, Bev breaks down in front of Jimmy, distressed that her business has been ruined. Katie feels that Sammy is taking adv…

When Jacqui and Max come out of the shower, they find Ray soaking his feet in a basin downstairs. Bev tries to take steps to resolve a few…

Jacqui delegates the decision of whether to keep Sammy on to Sol, but makes it clear to her that any further contact is no longer welcome.…

Tim is convinced that he and Steve are going on to bigger and better things, but Steve wants to stay on the right side of the law. Jimmy tr…

Nikki begins to feel that she will have no option but to drop out of university. Ray is concerned when Jessie is determined that Helen shou…

Jessie and Ray are beginning to get on Rachel's nerves, and when more secrets emerge during a visit from Helen, a shouting-match wakes Mike…

Sammy tries to sober Katie up. Jimmy decides to throw a pancake party - but Adele finds it boring. Lance returns to the bar, but not to wor…

Jessie accuses Helen of wanting Ray's money, which makes her reconsider whether she wants to continue trying to build a relationship with h…

Ray and Jessie argue bitterly over Helen. Adele tells Marty and Diane her holiday plans, and tries to convince them that her life isn't one…

Max prepares for a night of passion with Jacqui, but she brings Katie over after finding her depressed on her birthday. After Nikki takes a…

When Adele winds Marty up by telling him everything she has been buying for her holiday, including a big box of condoms, he tells her to le…

Bev discovers that her bar has been trashed, and Jimmy points out that there is no sign of a break-in, so it must have been someone with a…

Adele discovers that Leanne is her new boss at the garage, and when Bev finds out, a vicious fight breaks out just as Max is trying to pay…

Christy comes up with a poem to win Leanne back, and a plan to help her claim compensation for her facial injuries - he'll beat her up a li…

Ray receives a card from Kitty, but Jessie insists that she can wait until they resolve their disagreement with Nikki and Jerome over the i…

Bev feels helpless as her bar goes up for sale, but Adele reveals that Leanne has been unable to obtain the letter she wanted from Gary. Ji…

In a special double-length episode, Steve and Tim are unable to prevent Jimmy from joining them on their heist and wrecking their chances o…

Tim discovers that Jimmy has written an account of their bungled robbery and plans to post it on his website. When Jimmy has a manic moment…

Jacqui finally admits defeat, and tells Max that she wants to go back to work. Emily worries that Tim's luck will run out one day. Leanne b…

Bev thinks that things can't get any worse for her, but then a policeman arrives. Jimmy ends up in hospital after making an unsuccessful at…

Nikki decides to accept the money Emily offered her, but then discovers that it has now been spent, as Tim is determined to go legit. Katie…

Jacqui plans to introduce a creche in the health club. Mike plans to tell Ron that he has taken in lodgers. Imelda plans to bully and humil…

Jacqui tries to persuade Max that "Bev's Bar" is worth buying. Rachel gives Mike a night to remember. Leanne can't interest Gary in a photo…

Mike feels that he and Rachel deserve better. Max is not convinced that Jacqui is doing the right thing by buying "Bev's Bar" - but she has…

Jimmy realises that he has to fend for himself. Jacqui wants no-one to know her news yet - but Katie already does. Emily breaks a nail whil…

Nikki volunteers to take care of Jimmy, no matter what Jerome thinks. Nisha is frustrated that Sammy is turning into "Goldilocks". Max trie…

Sammy, Nisha and Katie enjoy a girls' night in. Anthony goes to church to confess to his worst sin. Max forces Jacqui to tell him the truth…

Jacqui thinks she will fail as a mother, and Rachel thinks she may be planning to get rid of her baby, although Mike thinks she'd be more l…

Katie is sent home from work drunk. Rachel becomes jealous of Mike's offer to help Bev. Emily's plans are frustrated, and Jacqui admits tha…

Nisha gets Katie off the hook, but she isn't particularly grateful. Steve becomes concerned about something he finds in Anthony's room. Ron…

Anthony fights back when bullies attack him again. Jacqui feels that her life isn't her own any more - and Sammy, Sol and Leanne are all ge…

Nikki invites Jimmy to the opening night of the bar, but becomes worried when he starts drinking. Gary asks Katie to come and talk to him i…

Bad news about Jacqui is received at the bar - she has been in a car crash, but is still coming to the opening. Bev tries to reassure Ron w…

When Sol's wife discovers that he has been having an affair, both he and Sammy are going to regret it. Jimmy finds the account he wrote of…

Sammy thinks everyone regards her as an unfit mother. Ron visits several of his former clients, but isn't able to convince anyone to use "G…

Rachel begins to feel that Jacqui is taking advantage and treating her like a slave. Sammy feels that she is being bribed. Jimmy offers to…

Jacqui wakes up in hospital, unaware of what is going on. Tim and Steve liberate Rover the pig when Christy is only willing to slaughter it…

Jacqui struggles to cope with the consequences of recent events, and fears that Max will hate her. Jimmy is becoming obsessed with his rese…

Max becomes convinced that he and Jacqui should move away, but Ron fears that he will end up on his own. Jimmy and Helen become closer, but…

Tim's latest quest for easy money turns into hard work. Ray discovers that Helen plans to introduce Jimmy to Stephanie. Sammy resents the a…

Jimmy can't bring himself to confide in Helen. Although Jessie advises him not to interfere, Ray threatens to tell Helen what Jimmy is conc…

Jacqui asks Bev to try to convince Ron to get out of bed, and she delegates the job to someone else she is sure will succeed. Steve tries t…

Max, frustrated that Ron is always visiting for no reason and putting his DVDs in the wrong cases, wonders if he might be encouraged to get…

In a special double-length episode, Gary blames himself when his favourite patient dies in his surgery, Louise doesn't appreciate being kid…

One year after Clint's death, Katie still feels haunted by him, and Nisha tries to convince her to move on. Ron and Jimmy reflect on the la…

Ron has some proposals for Jacqui involving laundry and house-swapping. Ray denies that he plans to see Helen - but Tim sees them together,…

Mike's toothache is getting worse. Adele tries to dump her boyfriend . Nisha is worried about Katie, but goes for a drink with Gary after w…

Adele's latest boyfriend has a few drinks too many, and turns up at the Murrays' absolutely poetic. Nisha invites Gary over again when she…

Jacqui shows Max around the house to which she is keen for them to move. Sammy needs to convince Nisha not to move out of the flat. Jimmy i…

Katie is welcomed back to work. Mike is in pain, and wonders why Ron is wandering around with pieces of paper and a tape measure. Beth has…

Mike is furious when he discovers what Rachel has got him for their wedding anniversary, and how she has paid for it - and when he discover…

Helen is not pleased when she discovers that Ray didn't pass on the information Jimmy gave him for her. Brigid and Jessie plan a trip to Lo…

Jimmy begins work on his "Citizens' Jubilee", and receives some favourable indications that Helen wants to continue their friendship. Bev i…

Helen and Jimmy set off in search of her mother, but are not successful. Then they discover what went wrong, as Ray reluctantly reveals inf…

Jessie wonders what other secrets Ray is keeping from her. Nisha is not convinced that Katie is on the road to recovery. A mysterious stran…

Sammy is reluctant to allow Louise to go on holiday to Spain with her wealthy friend. Rachel panics when Beth's condition worsens, and she…

Sammy is missing Louise, and reads a newspaper article which makes her fear that her daughter may be in danger. Max foresees a logistical n…

Jerome feels neglected as Nikki is spending too much of her time with Jimmy. Bev wants to invite everyone to her 30th birthday party, but J…

Anthony is a reluctant participant in a police reconstruction of Imelda's last journey home from school. Beth is discharged from hospital,…

Helen is coming for Sunday lunch, and Jimmy needs to ensure that he doesn't look as if he has wet himself. Then he and Helen have a big aud…

There are some last-minute hitches which prevent the Farnhams and Dixons from house-swapping as planned. Gabby receives a visit at work fro…

A horde of teenagers descends on the Close. Steve is feeling guilty, and goes to visit Josh in hospital. Gary feels as if everyone is tryin…

Alan Gordon is not pleased when he discovers the mess his son Stuart has made of their new home. Anthony is interviewed by the police regar…

Marty is the next Murray to face police questioning regarding Imelda. Mike is determined to obtain an apology from Gary. Jessie barricades…

Despite some of the unhappy times in their past, Max and Ron are both having second thoughts about the house-swap. Gabby fears that a stalk…

Gabby's past catches up with Gary. Nisha takes Jimmy for a walk down memory lane. Marty is convinced that the police are treating Imelda's…

Steve and Tim have different ideas on how they might retrieve Adele's bracelet from Hookey, but will either of them work? Katie receives a…

Alan and Debbie Gordon move into number 5, with their daughter Kirsty, who has just lost her mobile phone and her boyfriend, and sons Stuar…

After having a few words with Jessie, Ron becomes ashamed of his recent behaviour and invites the Hiltons to move next door temporarily aft…

Max and Jacqui question Mike's motives in continuing to take action against Gary. Nikki has second thoughts about going away on holiday wit…

Leanne tells Alan and Debbie a few things about the Close and its residents that their estate agents didn't mention - but they are more con…

Gabby and Gary have dinner with Max and Jacqui, but Gary and Jacqui are surprised to find that Gabby and Max have already discussed the dea…

Rachel provides Mike with some valuable ammunition against Gary. Ruth learns something she didn't know about her past. Tim's plans to dispo…

Marty is concerned that he will be charged, and discovers that he has apparently given Adele permission to go on holiday. Ali is cautioned…

Mike feels that there is a conspiracy against him when the surgery write to him at his old address and Jacqui doesn't pass the letter on. D…

Ruth is successful in getting a job at "Bar Brookie", but rather less so when she tries to retrieve some of her possessions from Sean's. Ra…

Ron and Mike install their washing machines, and Mike tries to persuade Ron to give him a job in the new business. Leaving Josh alone in th…

Marty receives a telephone call which worries him. Jessie reluctantly goes with Ray to an antiques fayre. Brigid plans to return home, but…

Ruth's first day at work turns out to be a harrowing experience, as the battle to revive Ron after his heart attack begins. At the hospital…

Diane is shocked when Marty reveals a certain amount of unpleasantness in his family's past which is making him fear for his future. Ron is…

Steve claims to be going out to service a van, but the way he is dressed makes Marty think he is taking it for a romantic meal. Ron's past…

Ron risks his life with his decision to reject Jacqui's offer to pay for him to have his triple by-pass operation sooner rather than later.…

Jimmy realises how much he is going to miss Nikki while she is away on holiday. Katie reads a newspaper report that she finds to be in poor…

Emily is not convinced that Nikki is doing the right thing by marrying Jerome. Leanne tells Debbie that Marty is suspected of murder. Jacqu…

Diane angrily confronts Debbie when she finds out what she has been saying from Emily. Gary grudgingly gives Alan the nicotine patches he w…

Mike decides to make a few changes to Ron's laundry business, especially his customer base. Ruth is locked out by Sean, and feels that Alan…

Tim follows Steve, and discovers exactly what kind of servicing he is carrying out. Max wants to replace Rachel with a qualified child-mind…

Tim is ready to do his next "job" - with or without Steve. Ray and Jessie brighten Ron's mood, and he almost splits his sides laughing. Ant…

Diane discovers what is wrong with Brigid. Ron is horrified when a priest turns up at his bedside. Josh manages to steal scissors and cut t…

Brigid volunteers to call in on Mike to check on how well he is handling the business in Ron's absence. Anthony forges a letter to the poli…

Gabby arrives back, with a new haircut, but Gary is not convinced that she is over Rob's death. Ted offers to take Sammy to Spain along wit…

While babysitting Josh, Gabby gives him back his water-gun, and joins in with him in drenching people on the parade below. But someone is a…

The police arrive at the Murrays' with a search warrant, and arrest Marty. Dan is irritated when Ruth receives a bouquet of flowers from Se…

Diane tries to convince D.S. Casey that no-one in the Murray household could have sent the letter purporting to be from Imelda, but somethi…

Anthony confesses to forging the letter from Imelda. The police discover that Marty's computer was stolen from a pharmacy. Ruth panics when…

Emily is convinced that Marty is a serial killer or a paedophile, and undermines Diane at work. Ron has a small accident after Mike leaves…

Jessie and Ray cannot agree on whether flat-pack or home-made furniture is better. Lance is becoming desperate for help in choosing Max's w…

On Luke's first day at school, Sean turns up and lays down the law to Dan. Max has several attempts at finding a suitable romantic gesture…

Adele returns from her holiday, and has a confession to make. Lance and Bev make a bet regarding whether Max, Jacqui, Gary and Gabby are wi…

Sammy returns from her holiday. Ray unveils a work of art with smooth, rounded edges. Katie feels that she can't commit to Nick. Marty begi…

Sylvia returns to the Close, wanting Helen's forgiveness. When Marty is released by his captors and examined by Gary, he is advised to seek…

Sylvia admits that she still can't handle being a mother to Helen, and doesn't want her husband to find out about her past. Debbie receives…

Ruth considers whether to play Sean at his own game. Debbie offers Adele more hours at the petrol station, then realises that this will pro…

Max comes up with a solution to Bev's problems, seconding Lance to the bar for some of his shifts. But Bev delegates to him the task of loo…

Nikki is shocked when Jerome announces a date for their wedding. Jessie gets drunk and uses one of Ray's hammers to make her feelings about…

Lindsey invites Jimmy on a holiday to Florida, and Nikki asks him to give her away at her wedding. Jessie insists that she did nothing to b…

When Ruth discovers that Luke arrived at school late, and he tells her why, she realises Sean has been drinking again. Jerome is pleased to…

More hate-mail arrives for Marty. Bev becomes concerned when she sees Josh's new child-minder running away in tears. Alan discovers that Ji…

Max discovers that Jacqui has asked Rachel to work longer hours instead of sacking her. Marty is not keen to go on the holiday with Diane t…

Kirsty finally returns home, and Ruth is concerned that this will mean Dan has to move out. While the Gordons are distracted, Luke falls in…

Tim hopes to obtain tickets for a night out with Emily by undertaking a messy job for Hookey, but isn't successful. Debbie and Alan suspect…

Sean tries to resolve his differences with Ruth. Josh tries to help Mike with an important client's laundry, and turns it all pink. Adele t…

Mike has had almost as much as he can take. Emily prepares for her graduation. Steve tells Adele she will have to pay for his van to be res…

Mike and Rachel decide to move out of Ron's. Emily is convinced that Jimmy is trying to break Jerome and Nikki up. Stuart and Ali regret ma…

Rachel insist to Jacqui that she deserves a pay rise. Gabby presents the case for Marty's reinstatement, but fails to convince the governor…

Nisha and Katie try to persuade Jacqui and Gabby to come on a night out. Debbie decides how to solve the accommodation shortage. Jessie doe…

Rachel regrets moving in with Bev when Mike starts sprawling around in his underwear, and Josh comes in to use the toilet while she has a s…

Lindsey reappears at the Corkhills', and insists that Nikki explains to her exactly what has been going on. Marty, Diane and Anthony return…

Marty tells Diane he wants them to stay together, but she is not convinced. Jan is keen to speak to her other children again. Jessie prepar…

Jerome tells Nikki she will have to choose between him and Jimmy. Steve tells Adele that her real mother has returned, but Adele is not kee…

Ali fails to conceal his presence upstairs, and, after being taunted, is sent out. Brigid is concerned that Diane is not able to protect he…

A body is thrown out of the Murrays' and left for the police to recover. Jimmy and Lindsey suspect that their captors are losing their nerv…

Jimmy convinces the captors to let himself and Lindsey go by pretending to be on the brink of another nervous breakdown. Kirsty denies that…

Adele is told to shoot Marty. Gary wonders how Jacqui ended up with an old wrinkly like Max. Anthony confesses to Jan that he killed Imelda…

Gary feels that Gabby doesn't understand him, but maybe Nisha does. Stuart discovers that Luke's face was cut while he was staying with Sea…

Emily tries to escape from her captors, but may be heading for a fall. Bev and Jacqui try to reassure Diane. Nisha and Gary go up to his fl…

At the hospital, Nikki and Tim anxiously await news of Emily. Debbie realises that Alan may have been moving her car for her when the helic…

Margi flies in from Europe to be at Emily's bedside. Although Tim is convinced that she will recover, others are less optimistic. Sammy is…

Margi blames Tim for Emily's condition, and Debbie is puzzled over Alan's whereabouts - but the police have some theories. Ron finds his mi…

Gabby almost walks in on Nisha and Gary. Adele is not pleased that Jan is likely to stay around for a while. Tim shocks Jimmy by revealing…

Dan offers to help Debbie deal with the loss adjuster, Christy offers to support Jan if she needs it, and Lance wants to start collecting f…

Debbie hunts through Alan's belongings in search of a clue as to where he has gone. Gary reluctantly prepares for a fortnight away. Emily i…

Bev is discharged from hospital, and Ron needs to borrow a car to bring her home. Marty burns everything he was wearing at the pond, but fi…

Ron sets up a new "Trading Post" on the Parade using Ray's caravan, but not everyone is impressed with his entrepreneurship or pricing. Jos…

Marty is interviewed again, shown the evidence the police have found, and charged with Imelda's murder. Sean refuses to leave Luke with Dan…

When his workmate Kevin turns up with a pitiful collection for Alan, Kirsty throws him out. She assures Steve that she doesn't believe Mart…

Tim tells Max he wants to buy "Trina's Tots"' premises for Emily, whatever it costs. But Nikki is not convinced that her sister will ever g…

Jimmy tries to flush Tim's nest-egg down the toilet, but Tim prevents him, and finds someone who reluctantly agrees to help him out. Ruth a…

Sean is frustrated when Debbie takes Luke out and doesn't return in time to give him the access Ruth had promised. Nisha is missing Gary -…

Anthony is interviewed by the police, and confesses to killing Imelda. Jacqui discovers that Ron has invited Bev to join them for Christmas…

Marty is released, and joins the rest of the family taking Christmas presents to Anthony in the remand centre. At the Gordons', Debbie trie…

When Ruth takes Luke round to see Sean, she finds him drowning in his bath. Max opens his electricity bill, and discovers why it is so high…

Tim tries to reassure Steve that things may not turn out too badly for Anthony, but Steve is appalled that Tim is planning to sell drugs. L…

Debbie is discovered peeling off the living-room wallpaper at four o'clock in the morning. Ron wants to increase his prices for the health…

Mike and Rachel hope they will be babysitting at Jacqui's, but Jacqui brings the children round to theirs. Mike feels that he is failing Ra…