Brookside (1982)

Tracy is grilled by her lawyer. Gordon plans to leave Brian's employment, but is persuaded to stay on. The workforce want Frank to call a s…

Sheila asks for forgiveness, and Frank has some explaining to do. Paul has a few suggestions for Annabelle, Debbie has advice for Barry, an…

When Jonathan and Cheryl return from their holiday, they discover that the decorating hasn't been done yet. Harry prepares his proposal to…

Rod tells Kirsty about his suspicions. Gordon tells Paul about his last day at work, and Tracy has an interview at Head Office.

Mona advises Annabelle to make up or break up. Billy is missing Sheila. Emma convinces Rod to do some overtime, and Frank realises he has b…

It is a big day for Harry, but should he have listened to Ralph? Chrissy is visited by the mother of another child with dyslexia. Gordon ma…

After a lot of soul-searching, Sheila makes a major decision. Rod makes a horrifying discovery.

Billy and Sheila are alone together at last.......until Barry walks in on them. Sammy and her friends make plans.

Sheila is relieved that Barry won't be telling Bobby what he has discovered. Growler's first day at the remedial class goes badly.

Sheila moves furniture and comes clean. Sammy does her best to convince Nisha's parents to let them stay overnight at Ronnie's.

Betty is less than impressed with Paul when she thinks she is being used to prove a point. An important conclusion is reached about Growler.

Sheila's religious convictions are still troubling her, to Billy's annoyance. Gordon's dodgy deals start to get even more dodgy. Mona annou…

Gordon takes further chances in his bid to meet his target. Harry receives another disappointment, as Kevin is unwilling to change or exten…

Gordon tries to make Paul and Annabelle realise that they need each other, and things come to a head for them. Chrissy reaches the end of h…

Annabelle cooks a special breakfast, but Paul still isn't happy. Tracy's solicitor tries to convince her to go ahead with her action. Growl…

Annabelle is impressed with Paul's handling of her brother, but Emma is not as impressed with Rod's handling of a domestic incident. Growle…

Sammy is confronted by a young man bringing something from Ronnie. Tired of talking about his upcoming wedding, Rod seeks comfort elsewhere…

Owen comes clean about his true motives, and Sammy is suitably intrigued. Cheryl tries to help Sue with a major dilemma. An educational wel…

Gerrard resorts to a variety of tricks to try to persuade Tracy to drop her case against him, and Rod is annoyed to find out about it from…

It is Growler's first day back at school, and Chrissy is depressed about her future. Rod and Tommo have conflicting views on the article ab…

Gordon is determined to prove that he is not a loser, and stakes everything on a winner. Cheryl discovers Sue with her head in the oven. Fr…

Gordon finds himself the worse for wear, and well out of pocket. Sue tells Terry that she is pregnant, but misses out one small detail. Une…

Sue is not happy about the accuracy of Jonathan's guesswork. Tracy has to decide whether she wants her old job back. Jonathan is advised to…

Cheryl is finding it difficult knowing Sue's secret. Tracy wonders why Doreen has not been in touch. Jimmy finds Kathy's son Sean loitering…

Terry has one disappointment after another. The Collins family make preparations for Mona's wedding. Matty is disappointed to find out abou…

Sheila confides in Kathy and seeks her advice. Annabelle has to make a tough decision in court.

Tracy's first day back at work turns out to be disastrous. Terry has to cope with some more difficult fares. Cheryl finds the pressure too…

A dinner guest of Paul and Annabelle's insults Gordon. Rod has a sobering experience when he attends a road accident.

The past comes back to haunt Sheila as Tommo arrives to visit Rod, then Matty brings bad news about Bobby. Kevin is not impressed by Harry'…

It's Billy's 22nd wedding anniversary, and Mona and Gerald's wedding day, but who will end up in the honeymoon suite? Terry's first day in…

Some remarks from Sheila cause an argument in the Collins household. Jonathan impresses a new client, but is not pleased when Cheryl promis…

Owen and Sammy resolve their differences. Gordon reveals where he has been for the last two nights. Bumper is in two minds about Chrissy's…

Mona and Gerald return from Las Vegas, bearing gifts that some recipients find difficult to appreciate. The Rogers family prepare to make a…

Mona is feeling paranoid, and says some cruel and insensitive things. Sammy pushes things too far by staying out too late. The mystery of t…

Katie goes missing with the new girl on the Close. Harry decides he needs to have a high fence built to protect him, but soon changes his m…

The Collins' barbecue causes animosity, as Ralph loses part of his fence. Frank makes a discovery which dampens Chrissy's spirits.

Sheila feels sad as she sees her former home bustling with family life again. Sammy is annoyed by Owen's behaviour at her decorating party.…

It is party time, but have Paul and Annabelle finally put their differences behind them? A chance meeting stirs unwelcome memories for Bill…

Growler receives good news, and Paul is visited by a stranger who wants him to meet someone from his past.

Growler asks Chrissy to wait for the phone-call he is expecting, but she goes out and misses it. Billy asks Tracy how she feels about Sheil…

Kirsty isn't able to go to Blackpool with Rod, but he isn't too disappointed. Frank, however, is disappointed when Growler is unsuccessful.…

Michael and Caroline disagree on priorities, while Kirsty's surprise appearance on the coach to Blackpool turns the trip into a nightmare f…

Cheryl suspects that Jonathan is avoiding looking for a new flat and believes he is taking her for granted. Caroline asks Chrissy to look a…

Kirsty decides that she's had enough of Rod, and announces it in style. Preparations are underway for the summer fayre. Katie has romantic…

Jonathan doesn't approve of Coral's accent. Tracy takes part in a hairdressing competition. There is a willing volunteer to retrieve Bumper…

Sue and Terry discuss names for the baby, and Terry is convinced that he knows one that would be perfect. After her moment of glory, Tracy…

For Sinbad, to be nearly hit by one lawyer's car seems unlucky, but when he is nearly hit by two of them it begins to look like carelessnes…

Jonathan's distress over Cheryl is making him dangerous to be around. Chrissy decides to stand for school governor, without considering how…

Alison realises that she needs to apologise to Michael. Harry is waiting for a visit from his grandson. Chrissy discovers Katie making jewe…

Sue is rushed to hospital, and it looks as if something may be wrong with the baby. Michael and Alison share a romantic moment.

Jonathan tracks down Cheryl and forces her into a decision she isn't ready to make. Sinbad has to do some grovelling to get back into Carol…

A soldier's runaway wife is causing a few headaches for Paul, Terry cuts Sue's toenails, and Sinbad saves the day at Jessica's party.

Michael and Alison get their dates mixed up, Paul is out of his depth, and Harry is getting no support in his battle against a grave robber.

Harry decides that a sandwich board is an appropriate way of making his feelings known. A sudden phone call gives Billy and Sheila a lot to…

Everyone in the Corkhill household is feeling apprehensive as they await Doreen's return. Harry is looking for signatures for his petition.

Doreen receives some support in her bid to move back into number 10, but faces opposition too. There is also a new arrival at the Collins'.

Tracy is determined that Sheila will not separate Billy from Doreen. Annabelle's dressmaker admits defeat - but Louise doesn't.

Sue is not impressed with Jonathan's definition of "furnished". Doreen offers to scrub Billy's back for him. Paul cuts himself shaving, and…

Paul is annoyed that Louise has eaten his bacon. Cheryl finds out that Jonathan has his own method for hanging pictures. Doreen tries to co…

Barry is back on the Close for Terry's wedding, but Louise runs away. Harry receives a letter from the Queen.

Terry and Sue's wedding day arrives, and Sheila returns, forcing Billy to make a final decision as to which woman he wants.

Doreen changes all the locks. Another visitor arrives at the Collins', but Paul finds the solution in a book of raffle tickets.

Harry is not well, and an unexpected arrival doesn't improve his mood.

Louise stumbles across some of Annabelle's private things. Tracy disagrees with Julia about what Doreen should do. Harry is irritated by th…

Louise promises not to tell anybody else about the contents of Annabelle's letters, but can she keep a secret? Michael takes Alison for a m…

Alison meets a rival, and gives Michael an ultimatum. The continued presence of Lana causes arguments between Harry and Ralph.

Louise has some disturbing facts to reveal. Caroline tells Alison that Michael's family won't let her take their only grandchild away from…

Annabelle cannot convince Louise to name the guilty party. Just back from the Emerald Isle, Sheila is not so green about Bobby once Doreen…

Sue wants to make sure that she will be able to hear her new baby puke from anywhere in the house. Harry acquires a new lodger, and assures…

Stephen quizzes Caroline about how Michael got on with Amy. Chrissy wants Frank to call a proper builder rather than let Lenny attempt to p…

When Louise gives her a clue, Annabelle arrives at a dreadful realisation. Katie tries her hand at bereavement therapy, but isn't very succ…

Louise wants to speak about what her brother has done, but is frightened of the consequences. Chrissy has some ingenious ideas about where…

Annabelle stands firm when Louise's father comes to take her away. It's Rod's first day at CID, and he is given a rough ride. So is Mick wh…

Jessica brings Alison and Michael together. When Ralph returns from his holiday, he finds a hearse parked outside the bungalow, and fears t…

Mick has a sleepless night thanks to Ralph's weak bladder. Mrs Mackay seeks Annabelle's help with Louise, but Annabelle is cautious. Hattie…

Jessica walks in on Michael and Alison. There is trouble for Paul when he finds Louise is still at the house, and for Sammy when Owen sees…

Rod finds his CID work rather dull, Frank receives the bill for the clearance of his dry rot, and Ralph proposes to Lana.

Rod and Tommo discover that it's not a good idea to talk about the woman they have shared while on a stake-out. Paul is annoyed to find tha…

Stephen is convinced that Michael should be looking for a Chinese wife instead of going out with Alison. Rod and Kirsty consider whether th…

Lana plans a honeymoon in the West Indies, but Ralph is terrified of flying. Michael reveals that he may be able to move to the USA with Al…

Sammy and Owen are in a critical condition after the car crash, and the bad news has to be broken to Frank and Chrissy. Harry overhears som…

Lana and Ralph prepare to leave, but there's a huge rift which looks as if it will not be healed. Sammy waits by Owen's bedside, but there…

The police interview Sammy again when there is a discrepancy in the joyriders' statements. Rod is finding it hard to be "just friends" with…

Sammy is blaming herself for what happened to Owen, but things take a turn for the better. Caroline returns from Hong Kong, and is not plea…

Frank suspects that he is being set up by management. Rod gatecrashes Kirsty's first date with Tommo.

When Louise's father calls, she runs and hides, and Paul makes a decision. Rod's obsession with Kirsty continues. Sue tells Cheryl she want…

Frank's suspicions that he is being set up by management prove to be correct. Paul discusses the possibility of fostering Louise with Mrs M…

Cheryl confronts Jonathan, Caroline unblocks a sink, and there is an unexpected arrival at the Corkhills'. Feeling guilty over Owen, Sammy…

Sheila receives a letter from the girl she met at the deaf school, but Billy receives a letter from Doreen's solicitor which adds to his fi…

Lenny encourages Frank to join a group of workers tendering for the maintenance contract. Paul is even more uncertain about Louise. Chrissy…

Chrissy is worried that Frank may become too involved with Lenny's tender. Sheila has a job interview at the school for the deaf. Gordon co…

There is friction in the Rogers home, as Sammy doesn't want to go to see Owen. Gary tries to turn Louise against Annabelle. Gordon investig…

Paul decides to go to the Lake District for a few days. Sheila wants to get a part-time job at the pub, but Billy isn't keen. Judith is sca…

Jimmy adopts a few strong-arm tactics to prove that Billy is being too soft on Mr Trevor. Michael doesn't like the idea of freebies for fav…

Billy finds that all the doors of his car have been removed. Growler and Bumper take matters into their own hands to try to help Katie, and…

Annabelle reassures Louise that she and Paul still want to foster her, and that she won't forget her while visiting Lucy in France. Gordon'…

Gordon is questioned at the police station, and has to think fast to explain his presence at the bottling plant. Chrissy confronts Katie ab…

Written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce - Jonathan proposes to Cheryl, but what will her answer be? James wants to take Caroline for breakfast in A…

Written by Frank Cotterell-Boyce - As one vendetta comes to an end, it looks as if another war may be about to begin. Michael has more conf…

After her run-in with Alison, Sammy hits back. Coral attempts some Christmas matchmaking. Growler forces Katie to tell Mr Jenkins that she…

Alison is annoyed with Sammy, and Barry is furious when he finds out what has happened to his money. After angling for an invite all around…

It is Christmas Day on the Close, and Terry and Sue end up with more dinner guests than they are expecting. Tracy invites Barry to a party,…

Michael tries to explain to his father the contradictions involved in being a Scouse Chinese. Harry finds out the truth about Billy's Chris…

When Michael and Stephen are reconciled, Alison feels isolated. Katie tells her mother about the bullying. The Christmas tree has to be ret…