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1  30 January 1998

Nick and Leanne feel guilty as they leave for Scotland, telling their families they're going to Leeds for the day. Vera decides to wear Alec down by singing from the landing but all he does is turn the jukebox up to drown her voice. Nick and Leanne have to drag strangers off the street to be their witnesses. Alma grows tired of Hayley following her around everywhere but feels guilty as Hayley has no other friends. Fed up with being stuck on the landing, Vera phones the fire brigade and is lifted from the bedroom window in a ladder. Nick and Leanne exchange vows and are married in Gretna Green. Vera gives Jim and Gary their cheque and they replace the staircase. Nick and Leanne agree to keep their marriage a secret until Gail gets to like Leanne. They return to Weatherfield and go to their separate houses.

Air Date: 1998-01-30

2  27 February 1998

Fiona is annoyed by the way Pam doesn't blame Alan for not wanting anything to do with her. She tells Pam to stay out of her life in future. Eric tells Curly that he should be marketed as the voice of Firman's, as Alma is the face. Spider makes a row at Firman's by accusing Curly of supporting whale-hunting by selling Norwegian prawns. He threatens action unless Curly stops selling them. Roy invites Hayley for a meal but decides to entertain her in the cafe rather than his flat, for fear she'll think he's rushing her. Samantha is relieved when Des goes away on business as she feels she needs some space. When Chris calls round to pick up some books he'd left behind, she invites him to stay for a drink. Steve encourages Fiona, telling her she's got a brilliant future and is better off without Alan. Samantha admits to Chris that she doesn't think she and Des have a long future together. She opens up her heart to him over a bottle of wine and they kiss. Roy is shocked when Hayley tells him that much as she likes him they can't have a physical relationship as she's a transsexual.

Air Date: 1998-02-27

3  18 March 1998

Des tells Samantha he has to go away overnight to a race meeting. Ken agrees to another escort for Alec. Deirdre meets her new barrister, Stuart Hamilton, who makes her see she has to hate Jon enough to make sure he goes to prison and not her. Chris tells Sally he can't stop thinking about her and will drop Samantha for her if she asks him to. She admits she was fond of him but she now wants her marriage to work. She is annoyed by his pestering as it makes her realise she isn't happy with Kevin and is only staying with him because of the girls. Liz and Alec agree to be Deirdre's character witnesses in court. Samantha entertains Chris at No.6. Ken dines out with Babs Fanshawe but half way through the meal she collapses in the toilet. Des watches his house, hoping to catch Samantha and Chris out. He lets himself in just when Samantha has taken Chris to bed. She manages to keep Des occupied whilst Chris sneaks out of the house. Samantha is so convincing that Des feels she must be innocent. Babs dies and Ken is forced to talk to the police as everyone assumes they are a couple.

Air Date: 1998-03-18

4  29 March 1998

Deirdre is horrified when Jon is let off with a suspended sentence but she is found guilty of all counts and sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment. Chris tells Kevin he wants Sally run away with him but Sally tells them both that she can't leave. Mike is furious with the verdict whilst Emily, Ken and Liz are shocked. Ken shouts abuse at Jon as he walks free. Sally tells Kevin she's never encouraged Chris and needs him to trust her that nothing happened. Maxine returns from holidaying with James Wright. Deirdre is taken to prison where all her belongings are taken from her and she is searched. Alma doesn't understand why Mike is so worked up about Deirdre being found guilty. Samantha waits with her bag for Chris but he decides he can't be bothered with her and leaves the Street without calling for her. Deirdre is put in a cell with Jackie Dobbs, a re-offender. Deirdre can't take in what is happening to her and breaks down. Kevin is annoyed when Sally can't bring herself to tell him she loves him. Samantha is distraught when she realises Chris has left without her.

Air Date: 1998-03-29

5  1 July 1998

Maud annoys Jim by confronting him and accusing him of wanting people to pity him. She tells him it takes more bravery to live in a wheelchair than to be a soldier and that he should be grateful for still being alive. Alec tries to sign Sandy up for the Golden Years Agency. Roy and Hayley enjoy themselves sightseeing in Amsterdam. Emily and Ken try to convince Spider he'd be a good Councillor, shaking people up. They warn him that if he doesn't take his seat they will tell everyone he's a fraud. Maxine doesn't have any luck raising the deposit for the flat. Hayley is relieved that she's now a real woman and looks foward to living a normal life. Spider tells Emily and Ken he will take his seat if elected. They tell him he's going to have to change his appearance and take him for a haircut. Jim thanks Maud for her pep-talk. Greg advises Maxine to tell Fred she can't afford the flat, saying he'll then talk to him and get it cheaper. Alec gives Sandy his first escort assignment. Hayley is frustrated when Roy can't bring himself to declare his feelings for her.

Air Date: 1998-07-01

6  3 July 1998

Hayley is sad that Roy has to return home. She questions him over his thoughts about her but he can't express himself. Spider is uncomfortable in his parted hair, suit, collar and tie. Emily organises for him to have his campaign photographs taken on the Street. After Roy has gone Hayley finds he's left her a gold watch. Greg tells Fred Maxine can't afford the flat but he can. Hayley quickily packs and rushes to the airport, telling Roy she's coming back with him. She tells him she knows his feelings and she's happy to go along with him, in his own time. Audrey collects her professional campaign photographs and is upset as she appears so old in them. To boost her moral Fiona and Maxine give her a beauty treatment. Sandy takes time off work to escort for Alec. Vera is annoyed when he's spotted in town when he's meant to be ill. Hayley and Roy return home but she is stopped by an Immigration Officer as her passport says she's a man. Vera realises Sandy is acting as an escort for Alec and sacks him. She tells Jack she's had enough hiring bar staff - he can take over. After a humiliating time at the airport Hayley is allowed to leave.

Air Date: 1998-07-03

7  2 September 1998

Janice and Les arrive in London and call at Ronnie Clegg's house. He tries to get rid of them but is forced to explain to his wife Paula who they are. Paula is stunned to discover Ronnie has a daughter. Janice breaks down when she finds Toyah isn't with Ronnie. Toyah is pleased to be with the man she thinks is her dad and is glad that he accepts her and gives her a bed. Kevin is surprised when Sally splashes out on his birthday. Anne creates a letter out of words cut from Curly's book. Janice rows with Ronnie for never caring about Toyah. Rita arranges with Mavis to be her Matron of Honour. Janice and Les call at Ronnie's old address and talk to Neil Flynn. Toyah hides from them but is puzzled when she hears Janice introducing herself to Neil. She realises Neil isn't her father and begins to feel frightened. Jack and Vera agree to Alec buying them out so long as solicitors are involved. He talks them out of involving solicitors as they're so expensive. He agrees to pay them 50% of the pub's value. Toyah is terrified when Neil locks her in the flat and admits he's not her father. He explains he shared a cell with Ronnie in prison. When she tries to call for help he binds and gags her. Janice is alarmed to hear Neil was in prison for GBH. She fears Toyah might be with him after all and she and Les rush back to his flat but he's disappeared. Janice calls in the police. Neil unties Toyah to get her into his van. Suspicious Kevin spies on Sally as she and Greg kiss in the factory. Neil takes Toyah to Epping Forest. Kevin locks Sally out of the house and throws her bags into the Street. She is distraught but he refuses to talk to her. Greg takes her in. Toyah breaks free and is chased through the forest by Neil.

Air Date: 1998-09-02

8  11 October 1998

Spider and Trevor the security guard find Anne's frozen body. DI Fox tells Spider that he's the prime suspect and takes him in for questioning, thinking he killed her as an environmental protest. Jim signs up for wheelchair basketball. Natalie moves in with Des and decides to rent her house out. He is upset that she's hanging on to it for security. Michael apologises to Liz for taking advantage of her. Fox lets Spider go after Alma backs up his story and the videotape is found. Greg returns home from a business trip to find Sally has moved the children in. He isn't happy but hides his feelings. Sally is nervous about his reaction to them. Alma doesn't feel sorry for Anne, realising that she isn't sacked as no one knew but Anne. Greg is put out that he and Sally have to sleep on the sofa bed. Des presents Natalie with a "For Sale" sign, urging her to take it, sell her house and marry him. She accepts.

Air Date: 1998-10-11

9  18 November 1998

Tony and Des are taken to hospital - Natalie will never forgive Tony for all the trouble he's caused. Alec and Rita spend a pleasant evening together. Next day Martin tells Natalie that Des is over the worst and the police want statements from her and Tony. Roy and Hayley practice their Spanish. Judy meets Ruth for the first time and tells Ashley her reservations about the woman. Des suffers a severe setback. He has a massive heart attack and dies with Natalie at his side.

Air Date: 1998-11-18

10  25 December 1998

Alec sleeps in the Rovers' sitting room waiting for the Duckworths to emerge. He accuses them of trespassing and orders them out of the pub but they refuse to leave. In hospital, Judy has an epidural and is helped along by Gary. The Duckworths discover that Alec has removed all their clothing. They're cold and hungry. Jack is touched when Vera tells him that despite his faults she still loves him. Judy gives birth to a boy at 6.40am and a girl an hour later. She is exhausted and Gary becomes very emotional. Sally is upset when the girls open their presents before she's arrived at the house. Les splashes out on buying presents relying on his compensation covering the cost. He buys Toyah a new laptop and Janice a designer jacket. Betty is uncomfortable when Alec tells her that she's not to help the Duckworths. He tries to upset them by cooking a dinner of tempting smells. The Duckworths open their bedroom window and appeal to the neighbours for help. The residents provide food and drink, delivering it by climbing a ladder. Greg turns on the charm to woo Maxine. She is pleased by his attention. Deirdre gets annoyed as Blanche criticises her choice of men. Blanche wishes she had a daughter to be proud of. Alec is furious when Rita tells him that she told the Duckworths he was throwing them out. He tells her that she had no right and accuses her of betraying him. He tells her that he doesn't want to see her anymore and she tells him that she's pleased. Sally advises Maxine to have nothing to do with Greg, saying how he hit her and that he's soon going to be evicted from his flat. Leanne gets upset when she discovers Miranda Peters has given Nick a sweater for Christmas. She thinks it's proof that they're sleeping together and tells him that he can go to her as far as she's concerned; they're finished. When Maxine tells him to stay away from her, Greg realises Sally has warned her off him. Vera tries to make the most of her imprisonment to seduce to Jack, to his horror. Sally panics when Greg trails her home and tells her they have unfinished business.

Air Date: 1998-12-25

11  Mon 27 Jul, 1998

The Malletts return from holidaying in Newcastle. Gary is pleased when Jim agrees to take him on as a partner. Judy is upset to discover Zoe and the baby are still living at No. 4. Ashley rows with Fred when he tells him Zoe is worthless. Fred refuses to have her staying in his house and tells Ashley they'll all have to clear out as he's selling No. 4. Des is thrilled when Samantha agrees to marry him. She then worries when he says he wants to marry her as soon as possible. She reminds him that she's still married to Ritchie. Toyah is furious when Janice drags her away from the Rec to go to school. Samantha thinks that Ritchie will drag out the divorce but Des is confident he can persuade him to speed it up. Ashley accuses Fred of forcing Zoe out on to the Street but Fred is adamant that she's taking Ashley for a ride. Ashley hits back by saying he loves Zoe. Vera hires Jim and Gary to replace the stair case. Judy feels she'll go mad knowing Katie is just across the street and never being able to see her. Deirdre is formally charged with obtaining a credit card by deception, procuring a mortgage by fraud and eight counts of illicitly withdrawing £500.

Air Date: 1998-07-27

12  Fri 14 Aug, 1998

Des pushes Samantha to speak to Ritchie about a divorce but she hates the way she's having to beg him, giving him power over her. Des goes behind her back, looking through her filofax to find Ritchie's phone number. Deirdre goes to the Magistrates court and is remanded on bail, with Mike putting up surety. She feels like a criminal when she is left in a cell whilst the surety and her passport are given to the court. Jim and Gary work on replacing the Rovers' stair case. Zoe tells Fred he's not being fair on Ashley by selling the house. Fred tells her he'd rather lose Ashley as a nephew than gain her as a niece. Les gets tired of waiting around and attacks the protesters with a chain saw, planning to cut a tree down. The protestors run to climb the trees to save them. There's a tree vacant so Emily climbs it, foiling Les' sawing, telling him she won't be climbing down again.

Air Date: 1998-08-14

13  Mon 31 Aug, 1998

Les is annoyed when he has to stay on the Rec all night guarding the trees. He tries to make the protesters see he was only joking with the chain saw but they don't trust him. Emily is frozen after a night up a tree but refuses to give in and is interviewed by the local TV news. Deirdre is surprised when her boss turns up and asks her to take some time off with pay until her court case is over. She is furious when she realises she's seen as an embarrassment and Sunliners want rid of her. Zoe reminds Fred that she and Ashley have a rent book and have rights as sitting tenants. He is furious when she threatens to give him a fight. Des goes to London to visit Ritchie and asks him to divorce Samantha. Ritchie advises Des to get away from Samantha whilst he can. Spider and the protesters urge Emily to leave the tree, worried for her health. Fred tells Ashley and Zoe they can stay at No. 4 in return for £60 a week rent. Emily is pleased when her protest makes the front page of the Gazette. Rita makes her see that having achieved the publicity she can leave the tree. The protestors applaud Emily as she leaves the site. Ritchie tells Des that Samantha conned him and used him. He warns him that Samantha never lets the mask slip and he's welcome to her, agreeing to divorce her.

Air Date: 1998-08-31

14  Fri 18 Sep, 1998

Gary encourages Judy to return to work at the arcade but she isn't interested. Alec returns from Switzerland to find Jim has rebuilt the hall staircase. Nick and Leanne are delighted when their wedding confirmation comes through. Deirdre goes through the story of her life with Jon for Frankie, realising as she retells it that she must have been very gullible and stupid. Gary goes to see Fisher about Judy working at the arcade and is pleased when agrees to take her back on. Samantha is embarrassed when Des gives her an engagement ring in front of all the Rovers' customers. Judy is furious when Gary tells her there's a job at the arcade for her. Frankie makes Deirdre see that the court is bound to think she must have known what Jon was up to as she had so many clues. Ken is astonished when Frankie tells him he was part of the deception as he agreed to keep quite over the pilot lie. Leanne is sad that she's missing out on a big wedding. Ken turns on Deirdre accusing her of ruining his good name by incriminating him in Jon's fraud. She is upset and admits she was stupid for not seeing through Jon's lies sooner. Alec refuses to let the Duckworths pay for the stairs out of the pub account, pointing out the stairs belong to their house. Samantha feels that Des is going too fast for her.

Air Date: 1998-09-18

15  Mon 5 Oct, 1998

Gary pushes Judy to ask Fisher for her job back. Alec is adamant that he's not paying anything towards the Duckworths' staircase. Alma feels sorry for Curly's secretary, Hayley, who is picked on by everyone at Firmans. Hayley is thrilled when Alma talks to her and tells her she wishes she was more like her. When Fisher agrees to view their session as a one off Judy decides to return to work. Roy overhears Nick and Leanne planning their elopement. Deirdre braves the Rovers but storms out when Audrey tries to find out all about her problems. Jack tries to fob Jim and Gary off by offering to pay the £1,400 bill in installments. Ken confesses to Alma that he has trouble to believe Deirdre is completely innocent.

Air Date: 1998-10-05

16  Fri 23 Oct, 1998

Jim and Gary remove the Duckworths' new staircase, saying they'll put it back when they're paid. Jack manages to climb down on a ladder but Vera refuses to leave the landing as she's scared of heights. Hayley buys Alma a present as a thank you for standing up to her. Alma worries that Hayley is getting too friendly. Vera is indignant when Jack gets her to make sandwiches whilst she's stuck upstairs. Des pushes Samantha to make contact with her solicitor to help speed up the divorce. Ken tells Deirdre he can't believe she was so stupid to believe Jon after discovering he'd lied about being a pilot. He feels he can't swear in court that he believes she never knew anything of Jon's fraud. She feels that if he doesn't believe her then no one will. Jack enjoys having Vera stuck upstairs as he can chat up the customers and have free drinks. Roy is in a dilemma as he doesn't know if he should tell Gail about Nick's elopement plans. Judy returns to working at the arcade and tries not to be alone with Fisher. Samantha is angry when Des gets his solicitor to make up divorce papers for her. Vera is alarmed when Jack and some of the customers try to get her to jump into a tarpaulin. Instead she pulls the ladder up so Jack can't come to bed. Deirdre goes to stay at Blanche's, feeling she can't with Ken anymore.

Air Date: 1998-10-23

17  Mon 9 Nov, 1998

Nick and Leanne feel guilty as they leave for Scotland, telling their families they're going to Leeds for the day. Vera decides to wear Alec down by singing from the landing but all he does is turn the juke box up to drown her voice. Nick and Leanne have to drag strangers off the street to be their witnesses. Alma grows tired of Hayley following her around everywhere but feels guilty as Hayley has no other friends. Fed up with being stuck on the landing, Vera phones the fire brigade and is lifted from the bedroom window in a ladder. Nick and Leanne exchange vows and are married in Gretna Green. Vera gives Jim and Gary their cheque and they replace the staircase. Nick and Leanne agree to keep their marriage a secret until Gail gets to like Leanne. They return to Weatherfield and go to their separate houses.

Air Date: 1998-11-09

18  Fri 27 Nov, 1998

Nicky is annoyed by the way Gail is so anti-Leanne. He and Leanne are frustrated as they can't spend time together. Hayley is thrilled when Alma invites her to her home and introduces her to Mike. Jim is humiliated when he and Gary seek work at a site only to find Steve is the boss. Steve tells them he'll employ Gary but not him. Gary tells Steve to stick the job. Hayley gives Alma a sketch she'd done of her. Leanne urges Nick to tell Gail they're married. He tries but Gail refuses to listen or talk about Leanne. Leanne accuses him of being a wimp, saying she doesn't know why she married him. Natalie offers Samantha the chance to tell her she doesn't want to marry Des but Samantha tells her she's wrong.

Air Date: 1998-11-27

19  Mon 14 Dec, 1998

Leanne assures Nick she doesn't regret marrying him but is frustrated that nothing has changed. Samantha tells Natalie that she fears marriage will trap her and she'll be forced to run again. She realises that she's only staying with Des until something better comes along. Leanne asks Rita for a job at the Kabin but Rita refuses to employ her. In desperation Leanne explains that she needs a job as she's married Nick. Rita refuses to believe her. Curly asks Alma to help him break the news to Hayley that her father has died. Although she knew he was ill, Hayley is still distraught over her father's death. Alma comforts her. Nick tells Rita that Leanne wasn't lying; they are married and need money. She agrees to employ Leanne, warning her that she's on trial and she'll watch her like a hawk. Nick is grateful. Gary urges Jim to try and make peace with Steve. Jim acknowledges that he is full of remorse but knows Steve will never speak to him again. Jim has too much to drink and begs Steve not to hate him but Steve shrugs him off. Des is startled when Samantha packs her bags, telling him she knows he doesn't really want to marry her and that she'll make his life a misery. He is devastated and begs her to see that she is all he wants. She is frustrated when he talks her out of leaving.

Air Date: 1998-12-14

20  Wed 30 Dec, 1998

Leanne starts work at the Kabin, eager to please Rita who lays down strict rules. Samantha is sick of Des hanging around her, saying she's the best thing that's ever happened to him. Les trips at the Red Rec and insists on being taken to hospital. Worried Janice rushes to his side and is relieved to discover it's nothing serious. Les refuses to accept there's nothing wrong with his leg and back, telling Janice that he's hoping for compensation. Judy urges Gary to accept work from Steve but he refuses to do the dirty on Jim. Martin is furious to see Les in hospital and overhearing him saying there's nothing wrong with him. Martin accuses Les of conning the system at the expense of the tax payers. Hayley thanks Alma for her support, telling her she's the only friend she's got. Les tells Leanne he hates the Platts and doesn't want her going out with Nick anymore.

Air Date: 1998-12-30

21  Fri 6 Feb, 1998

Alma is amazed and embarrassed when Hayley buys her an expensive sweater as a thank you for her support. Audrey enjoys having fun by kidding Maxine that she'll go clubbing with her. Alma feels Hayley needs a man in her life so Audrey suggests they matchmake between her and Curly. Steve is pleased when Fiona agrees to them being friends. Samantha decides to visit Richie and ask him not to divorce her. Natalie agrees to cover for her. Les walks round with a stick which he uses to attack Martin in the Rovers when Martin accuses him of scrounging off the State. Gail is furious to find Leanne at her house, dressed in her dressing gown. When she starts shouting at Leanne Nick tells her they're doing nothing wrong as they're married.

Air Date: 1998-02-06

22  Sun 8 Feb, 1998

Gail is shocked and horrified by the news that Nick has married Leanne. She accuses Nick of doing it out of spite and Martin agrees with her. Nick is adamant he loves Leanne. Martin accuses him of throwing away his entire life. Fiona tells Steve that she's stopped hating Jim for ruining her life. Leanne and Nick break the news to the Battersbys. Janice is upset that she didn't know but Les is pleased as it will have annoyed the Platts. Samantha tells Des she's having a girls' night out with Natalie. Ashley is forced into agreeing to put Nick and Leanne up for the night as they have nowhere else to go. Gail vows never to welcome Leanne into her house. Nick feels uncomfortable about the way Leanne goes on about how awful Gail is. When Mike threatens not to attend Alma's dinner party she invites Roy to make the numbers up. Samantha goes to London to see Richie and asks him not to give her a divorce. He is amused by her tactics and tells her she's devious. Jim gets Steve to talk to him and agree to giving Gary a labouring job. Nick is upset when Gail refuses to accept he's married. Leanne tells him to forget about Gail; she's the one who loves him now and will do forever.

Air Date: 1998-02-08

23  Mon 9 Feb, 1998

Richie tells Samantha he's not going to promise her anything as he wants her to sweat. Maxine has a good night clubbing and falls for James Worth. She confesses to Fiona that she wanted to impress him so told him her name was Fiona and her Salon is hers. Fiona is amused and goes along with the charade when James calls. Nick is frustrated when he can't find anywhere to live and he has to move into the Battersbys, sleeping on the sofa with Leanne. Alma's dinner party is a disaster; Mike refuses to stay and Audrey tells Curly and Hayley it was set up so they could get off with each other. Des is upset when Richie phones to say he won't divorce Samantha. She is relieved. After the dinner party, Roy takes Hayley for a drink. Gary accepts Steve's job offer. Jim assures Steve that he'd do anything to help Fiona forget how awful he's been to her. Fiona is horrified when Maxine's James sends a message out on the local radio, telling Fiona that Jim loves her and is passionate about her. Steve hears the message and is furious.

Air Date: 1998-02-09

24  Wed 11 Feb, 1998

Nick and Leanne cannot get any privacy at No. 5. Steve confronts a puzzled Jim about the radio message. After Steve storms off, Gary fills Jim in on the dedication, leaving him more mystified than ever. Nick informs a furious Gail where he is living when he collects his belongings. Fiona makes Maxine promise to tell James the truth but Audrey points out that the damage has possibly been done by the misinterpreted radio message. Jim calls at the salon to protest his innocence but Steve is hot on his heels and a fight starts. At the café, Roy reveals to Gail that he knew of the wedding. She angrily tells him that she thinks he's mentally retarded. Hayley calls in on a stunned and hurt Roy. Fiona explains the truth behind the radio message to Steve. Roy demands an apology from Gail. She refuses and he weakly threatens her with legal action. Les starts to organise a celebration party for Nick and Leanne. Gail confronts him over this but he slams the door of No. 5 in her face. Roy and Hayley go out for a meal and enjoy each other's company, finding companionship in their awkwardness. Des tells Samantha that he's going to confront Richie.

Air Date: 1998-02-11

25  Fri 13 Feb, 1998

Gail breaks down, telling Roy she shouldn't have said what she said to him and is sorry. He tells her to forget all about it. When Des goes to London Samantha rings Richie up and leaves a message on his answer phone, urging him not to let Des know she was with him. Roy and Hayley take provisions to the protestors on the Red Rec but fall through the ground into a tunnel. Spider lays into them for ruining their best tunnel. Leanne and Nick enjoy the party that Les and Janice throw for them. Des refuses to leave Richie's flat until he agrees to sign the divorce papers. Richie tells him he's taking too much for granted and that Samantha doesn't want a divorce. Des accuses him of lying until Richie plays him Samantha's answer phone message. Drunken Les makes a speech at the party, embarrassing Leanne by urging her not to get pregnant. Ashley is upset to see Zoe all over a youth at the party. He takes Shannon home, leaving Zoe behind. Des returns to Weatherfield and calls Samantha a slut, saying he knows she spent the night with Richie.

Air Date: 1998-02-13

26  Sun 15 Feb, 1998

Samantha apologises to Des for lying to him but assures him she only slept on Richie's sofa. She tries to explain why she doesn't want to get married but he accuses her of making a fool of him and ruining everything they had. Roy and Hayley decide to become more involved in the Red Rec protest. Samantha accuses Des of getting everything out of proportion and is stunned when he tells her they haven't got a future anymore as he can't trust her. Ashley criticises Zoe for neglecting Shannon due to a hangover. He tells her that her problem is nothing means anything to her and she takes nothing seriously. She accuses him of taking life too serious. Samantha sadly packs her stuff and moves in with Natalie. Des is glad to see her go. Roy helps Spider dig a new tunnel but they keep hitting stone. When Roy finds a piece of pottery he impresses Hayley with his knowledge of Roman Weatherfield and realises that the stone they're struck is a Roman site. Samantha feels she's blown everything with Des. Natalie tells her she's had a lucky escape. Roy uncovers a mosaic floor and realises he's found the Roman bath house. Spider is jubilant as it means the site is of historical interest and can't be built on.

Air Date: 1998-02-15

27  Mon 16 Feb, 1998

Les refuses to believe the protestors have found a Roman site and tosses away an old brooch as rubbish. Alf sorts out an eviction notice for the protestors and plans to start clearing the Rec. Ashley is amazed when Zoe has an interview with the Social Security, applying for Income Support and Housing Benefit as she's told them she pays Ashley £100 a month rent. Ashley panics that he'll go to prison for fraud if it's discovered he and Zoe share a bed. Fiona goes into premature labour whilst working in the Salon. Steve is on hand and rushes her to hospital in his car. When bulldozers move onto the Rec, Emily leads the protesters in organising a sit down protest in front of the machines. Roy gets Professor Barker to look at the relics and declare them to be genuine. Alf is sent for and after talking to the Professor agrees to call off the bulldozers, saying that the relics are an exciting find. Spider, Toyah, Roy and Emily celebrate saving the Rec. Realising the brooch to be genuine, Les gropes around in the mud trying to find it. Samantha tells Des she needs him and pleads with him to take her back but he refuses. Fiona is scared of the birth and pleads with Steve to stay with her. He agrees.

Air Date: 1998-02-16

28  Wed 18 Feb, 1998

Fiona celebrates the birth of her son with her mother. Pam isn't happy to see Steve at the hospital. Ashley doesn't like the idea of Zoe living off the State but she is adamant she's only claiming what she'd be entitled to if she lived alone. Les buys a second hand metal detector to help him look for the brooch but can't get near the site because of the Council security men. Fiona is grateful for Steve's support and dreads bringing the baby up without a father. Zoe and Leanne work on Ashley until he agrees to having Nick and Leanne as paying lodgers. They move in, thrilling Zoe who hopes they'll liven things up. Natalie tells Des that Samantha really loves him. There's a moment when he mistakes her sympathy for affection but she tells him that it would be no solution if they got together.

Air Date: 1998-02-18

29  Fri 20 Feb, 1998

Fred is horrified to discover Leanne and Nick are living at No. 4. Toyah and Emily are stunned when Spider tells them he's moving on to a protest in Kent. Fiona decides to call her son Morgan. Gail doesn't like the idea of Nick sharing a house with Zoe as she fears he'll turn into a druggie. Richie arrives at the Rovers and asks Samantha to live with him now Des has finished with her. Steve enjoys visiting Fiona, telling her he's glad he could help her. Des sees Richie with Samantha and confronts them, accusing Samantha of encouraging Richie. Richie tells them he's got the message that Samantha doesn't love him and tells Des he's welcome to her. Richie warns Samantha that it's obvious she doesn't love Des but is just dependant on him. Pam warns Fiona to be on her guard against Steve, certain that he'll take advantage of her. Emily feels she'll miss Spider and is thrilled when he tells her he's staying on to help with the dig. Samantha tells Des she's finished with Richie and loves him but he refuses to take her back.

Air Date: 1998-02-20

30  Sun 22 Feb, 1998

Samantha decides to leave Weatherfield and move to London. Curly is shocked when Eric tells him that he has to deliver a fifteen minute speech on the relationship between business and the environment. Gail tells Nick she misses him and wants them to be friends again. He agrees to have tea with the family but is annoyed when Gail doesn't extend the invitation to include Leanne. Fiona struggles to keep control of her emotions and confesses to Steve that the future frightens her. He assures he he'll be around for her but she tells him he must understand there's nothing between them but friendship. Roy tries to build up the courage to declare his love for Hayley but is lost for the right words to use. Natalie warns Des that Samantha is going to London and urges him to stop her. Leanne is furious that Nick is planning to have tea with the Platts when she's not invited. Des races to the station but misses Samantha. When he returns home he finds she hasn't left yet. He asks her to stay with him and she is thrilled to agree.

Air Date: 1998-02-22

31  Mon 23 Feb, 1998

Curly asks Spider to help him write his speech, telling him he can use it to preach to the unconverted. Fiona brings Morgan home to the flat, fussed over by Steve and Maxine. Gail is furious when Leanne gatecrashes her family meal but tries to make her welcome. Pam tells Steve to stay away from Fiona, accusing him of getting to her whilst she's vulnerable. Nick is pleased that Gail and Leanne seem to get on during the meal but Gail struggles to be nice to Leanne. Steve realises that Fiona would be better off with another man as he feels he's too selfish to ever be a good father.

Air Date: 1998-02-23

32  Wed 25 Feb, 1998

Curly panics about his speech, fearing that Spider will take the opportunity to say things that may damage his career. Leanne is jealous of the fact Nick has got a mum who cares for him whilst she hasn't seen hers for fifteen years. Fiona is annoyed when Pam tells her she's told Steve to stay away. Fiona tells her it's her life and she'll be friends with whoever she wants. Spider gives Curly his speech at the last moment. Curly is horrified to discover it's an attack on all shopkeepers, accusing them of helping to ruin the planet. As he gives the speech to WARTS he outrages Fred who interrupts to complain. Curly thanks him for stopping the speech, pointing out that was his intention in delivering propaganda delivered by the fanatics who are against them. He is applauded but Spider accuses him of raping the planet. Fiona tells Steve she does want him around but has too much to cope with to think about any future they might have. Pam tells shocked Fiona she's visited Alan and he doesn't want anything to do with Fiona or the baby. Spider warns Curly that he will have his revenge.

Air Date: 1998-02-25

33  Fri 27 Feb, 1998

Fiona is annoyed by the way Pam doesn't blame Alan for not wanting anything to do with her. She tells Pam to stay out of her life in future. Eric tells Curly that he should be marketed as the voice of Firmans, as Alma is the face. Spider makes a row at Firmans by accusing Curly of supporting whale-hunting by selling Norwegian prawns. He threatens action unless Curly stops selling them. Roy invites Hayley for a meal but decides to entertain her in the cafe rather than his flat, for fear she'll think he's rushing her. Samantha is relieved when Des goes away on business as she feels she needs some space. When Chris calls round to pick up some books he'd left behind, she invites him to stay for a drink. Steve encourages Fiona, telling her she's got a brilliant future and is better off without Alan. Samantha admits to Chris that she doesn't think she and Des have a long future together. She opens up her heart to him over a bottle of wine and they kiss. Roy is shocked when Hayley tells him that much as she likes him they can't have a physical relationship as she's a transsexual.

Air Date: 1998-02-27

34  Sun 1 Mar, 1998

Roy is horrified when Hayley explains she is really a man called Harold but is having treatment to turn into a complete woman. He is sickened and doesn't know how to react. After having sex with Samantha, Chris leaves her, agreeing that neither want commitment. Alma is put out when Mike tells Deirdre she can stay with them. Curly defies Spider by ordering more prawns and putting them on special offer. Spider hits back by protesting outside the store with Toyah. Rachel doesn't like Steve hanging around Fiona but he assures her she's just a friend. Jim advises her to dump Steve before he ruins her life. Chris and Samantha make plans to see each other again.

Air Date: 1998-03-01

35  Wed 24 Jun, 1998

Steve encourages Fiona to plan a night out, saying he'll fix her up with a babysitter. Deirdre moves in with the Baldwins, grateful for their support. Spider plays whale music outside Firmans, flooding the store with noise. Toyah and Emily join is protest, carrying banners. Toyah gets upset when Spider refuses to let her take direct action at the store, saying she's a useless liability. Alma feels uncomfortable sharing her home with Mike's ex-girlfriend. Judy urges Gary to end his partnership with Jim and get work from Steve as he's not got any work and they need the money. Jim is disappointed but understands. Rachel and Steve look after Morgan so Fiona can go out. When Hayley calls on Roy asking for his friendship he asks her to leave him alone. Samantha calls on Chris and is frustrated when he chooses an evening in on his own rather than inviting her to join him.

Air Date: 1998-06-24

36  Wed 4 Mar, 1998

Air Date: 1998-03-04

37  Fri 6 Mar, 1998

Fiona tells Steve she doesn't want to see so much of him as she doesn't want trouble from Rachel. Alma urges Deirdre not to feel sorry for herself as then Jon has won, instead she must fight. Emily enjoys protesting for the environment as it makes her feel young. Steve lets Rachel down, saying he has to babysit just to get her to finish with him, accusing him of spending too much time with Fiona. Sally gets annoyed when Kevin objects to Chris babysitting so they can go out. Steve tells Fiona he's finished with Rachel because he can't stop thinking about her. He swears he loves her but she tells him she's sick of him ruining her life and can't go through it all again. Toyah sees prawns still on sale at Firmans and tells Spider and Emily they've been double crossed. They resume their protest outside the store but Curly calls the police to get them removed. Toyah sprays anti-freeze over the prawns in the freezer. Fiona tells Pam about Steve's declaration and explains that despite everything she longs to have Steve back. Chris worries that Samantha is getting too involved with him and reminds her that it's just a bit of fun. Deirdre is stunned when Jon tracks her down.

Air Date: 1998-03-06

38  Sun 8 Mar, 1998

Deirdre is frightened of Jon but he tells her he had no idea she'd be arrested. He tells her he had to lie to her just in order to have a decent life and begs her to leave the country with him. Fiona feels she's blown her chances with Steve. Chris babysits so the Websters can go out with Des and Samantha. Kevin hates having him in the house as he thinks Sally still loves him. Deirdre agrees to go to Venezuela with Jon as she wants to keep him busy until help arrives. She manages to phone the police whilst he fetches her case. Steve is upset that even with Alan off the scene, Fiona isn't interested in him. Roy is annoyed as Gail continues to try and find out why he has finished with Hayley. Jon tells Deirdre he knows she's stalling him until the police arrive. When they finally turn up Jon agrees to go with them, telling them that Deirdre is hysterical. Sally is irritated by Kevin refusing to leave her alone with Chris. He annoys her by saying he thinks Chris fancies Samantha. Toyah tells Spider about the antifreeze, telling him she'd gladly die for him. Fiona is upset that her life is a mess and she's seen off the only man who loves her. She knows she never loved Alan as much as Steve.

Air Date: 1998-03-08

39  Mon 9 Mar, 1998

Curly is furious to find the prawns ruined by antifreeze. Deirdre is furious that she still has to go to court even though the police have Jon. Pam decides to put Fiona's feelings first and tells Steve that she loves him and is breaking her heart as she fears she's lost him for good. Eric is furious about the damage because it's not covered on the insurance. He accuses Curly of being to blame because of a personal vendetta with Spider. Hayley misses Roy's company and decides to tell him she just wants to be his friend. Kevin sees Chris and Samantha close in the garage and asks him not to entertain women on the premises. Chris says it's nothing to do with him. Interviewed by the police, Jon tells them that Deirdre made him pretend to be a pilot and used him to secure the mortgage and steal money. He says he went along with her because he loved her. Steve tells Fiona that he still loves her and wants her. Curly accuses Spider of being a mindless thug but he denies ruining the prawns. Emily provides Toyah with an alibi before discovering that she did ruin the prawns. She is furious that she's been implicated in a criminal offence. Sally is shocked when Kevin tells her Chris is definitely having an affair with Samantha. Kevin wants Des to know but Sally tells him it's obvious his only motive is to get back at Chris. Fiona thanks Pam for bringing her and Steve back together. Spider apologises to Curly, telling him the protest has gone too far but Curly refuses to listen. Jon tells the police that Ken will tell them how Deirdre pleaded with him to pretend to people that Jon was a pilot.

Air Date: 1998-03-09

40  Wed 11 Mar, 1998

Sally accuses Chris of looking upon her as just another conquest like Samantha. He assures her that their relationship was much more than just sex. He is pleased that she still cares about what he does. Alma tells Roy she knows the truth about Hayley and asks him to see her still as a person who needs friends. He feels she's right but doesn't know how to express himself. Fiona tells Steve she likes his new man image but wants to be certain she loves him because of him and not because of circumstances. Deirdre is horrified when Frankie tells her Jon is blaming her for everything and only went along to stop her harming his wife and children. Ken gives the police a statement about finding out Jon wasn't a pilot and is forced to admit Deirdre asked him to lie over it. Kevin is furious when Chris tells him Sally told him she's disappointed in him. Roy writes down his feelings for Hayley and reads them to her, saying he wants them to be friends again. She is thrilled. Sally tells Kevin he has to understand that Chris meant something to her but she's not going to jump into bed with him again. Toyah plans a romantic evening in with Spider and is horrified when eco warrior Log turns up and starts kissing him. Jim tries to tell Steve he's happy for him and Fiona but Steve snubs him. The police tell Ken he'll have to give evidence against Deirdre in court.

Air Date: 1998-03-11

41  Fri 13 Mar, 1998

Emily is put out when Spider invites Log to stay at No. 3. Toyah is distraught that Spider has a girlfriend. Kevin tells Des that Samantha is having an affair with Chris but Des refuses to believe him, accusing him of just wanting to cause trouble for Chris. Janice accuses Spider of exploiting Toyah's feelings and hurting her. Deirdre is upset to hear Ken will be testifying against her, knowing that no one will believe she's innocent when he tells the court how she asked him to lie for Jon. Mike is worried to see her so distraught and gives her Alma's passport and a load of money, urging her to take her chance and flee the country. Mike rows with Ken in the Rovers, accusing him of nailing Deirdre's coffin. Alma is horrified when they start to fight and drags a bloody Mike away.

Air Date: 1998-03-13

42  Sun 15 Mar, 1998

Alma is jealous that Mike fought Ken over Deirdre. She accuses him of being obsessed with her. Deirdre packs and leaves for the airport but Ken sees her go and follows. Roy turns down the offer of tea at the Platts, telling Gail Hayley is shy. Ken refuses to let Deirdre leave the country, telling her she'll ruin her life. She tells him she has no option now he's testifying against her and she has no life left anymore. Ken stops her by telling her he believes in her and will say so in court. Emily dislikes Log and hates the way she takes over the house. Ken takes Deirdre back to No. 1 before phoning Alma and telling her how Mike tried to get her out of the country. Alma is horrified that Mike tried to use her passport to help Deirdre. Roy is put out when Hayley tells Gail she'd love to come to tea. Ken refuses to let Mike see Deirdre when he calls.

Air Date: 1998-03-15

43  Mon 16 Mar, 1998

Hayley accuses Roy of being ashamed of her. Des is cold towards Samantha, unsure if she's being unfaithful or not. She worries that he's found out but refuses to admit to any guilt. Deirdre tells Mike she realised running away wasn't the answer. Gail is bemused when Roy accepts her invitation to tea but insists they eat in the cafe. Mike pays for a better barrister for Deirdre as he feels she deserves better than a legal aid one. Curly receives an anonymous letter saying Log poured on the antifreeze. He realises Toyah wrote it in the hope of having Log arrested and tells her that unless she can prove it she should keep her thought to herself, otherwise he'll get the police involved. Ken agrees to do one last escorting job for Alec. Samantha tells Chris they should stop seeing each other for a bit as Des is too suspicious. Spider is shocked wnen Emily tells him she knows he smokes pot and demands he and Log hand their supply over, in case the police call over the antifreeze. She flushes it all away. Deirdre is amused when Ken tells her he's a male escort. Spider tells Toyah they can only ever be friends; she's too young for him. Roy entertains the Platts and Hayley to a meal at the cafe. He worries that Hayley will let slip about her sex and is relieved when it goes well. Samantha accuses Des of checking up on her.

Air Date: 1998-03-16

44  Wed 18 Mar, 1998

Des tells Samantha he has to go away overnight to a race meeting. Ken agrees to another escort for Alec. Deirdre meets her new barrister, Stuart Hamilton who makes her see she has to hate Jon enough to make sure he goes to prison and not her. Chris tells Sally he can't stop thinking about her and will drop Samantha for her if she asks him to. She admits she was fond of him but she now wants her marriage to work. She is annoyed by his pestering as it makes her realise she isn't happy with Kevin and is only staying with him because of the girls. Liz and Alec agree to be Deirdre's character witnesses in court. Samantha entertains Chris at No. 6. Ken dines out with Babs Fanshawe but half way through the meal she collapses in the toilet. Des watches his house, hoping to catch Samantha and Chris out. He lets himself in just when Samantha has taken Chris to bed. She manages to keep Des occupied whilst Chris sneaks out of the house. Samantha is so convincing that Des feels she must be innocent. Babs dies and Ken is forced to talk to the police as everyone assumes they are a couple.

Air Date: 1998-03-18

45  Fri 20 Mar, 1998

Ken has an awful night, having gone to the hospital with Babs' body and meeting her brother. Alec is concerned to keep Golden Years out of the publicity. Des tells Kevin to keep his suspicions to himself and accuses him of just wanting to make trouble for Chris. Babs' brother Colin calls on Ken to talk about the funeral and ask if there's anything of Babs he'd like as a momento. Ken is forced to tell him that he wasn't her boyfriend, just a paid escort. Colin accuses him of preying on old, vulnerable women. Ken tells Alec he will never escort for him again. Deirdre is forced to drop Liz as a character witness when Mike tells her she's unsuitable because of her gangster connections. Toyah is delighted to catch vegan Log out when she eats a bacon sandwich. Chris tells Samantha he wants to stop seeing her as it's getting too dangerous. She is furious that he's finishing it and calls him a bastard. Ken is horrified when a reporter, Tim Bradford, tries to interview him over Babs' death. He refuses to comment. Spider upsets Emily by deciding to leave with Log. Liz feels worthless that she isn't considered suitable to be a character witness. Des books a weekend away but Samantha accuses him of running her life for her. She tells him it's obvious he doesn't trust her and suspects her of being unfaithful. She tells him to get rid of his paranoia before he ruins their relationship.

Air Date: 1998-03-20

46  Sun 22 Mar, 1998

Toyah is upset as Spider packs to leave. He walks in on Log eating Emily's cooked breakfast and rows with her for eating flesh, telling her he can't trust her and isn't leaving with her. She accuses him of getting too cosy with his Auntie. Chris tells Sally he's finished with Samantha and she's the only woman he wants. She tells him she's not throwing her marriage away for anyone. Emily and Toyah are pleased to have Spider staying without Log. Bitter Chris tells Samantha he will continue to see her after all. Alec contacts Tim Bradford to give an interview about Golden Years, setting the record straight and saying it's a wonderful service. Des admits to Samantha that he has suspected she's been seeing Chris and asks her forgiveness. Deirdre is touched when the residents give her a good luck card but fears she's going to end up in prison. Hayley tells Roy she hopes that after the operation they can get closer.

Air Date: 1998-03-22

47  Mon 23 Mar, 1998

The Gazette runs a feature on Golden Years, implicating the agency and Ken in Babs' death and describing Alec as running a sleazy operation from the Rovers. Deirdre and her friends go to court. Ken is stunned to discover the paper has named him as a gigolo. Liz and Mike support Deirdre whilst Les and Audrey go along to be nosey. Jon pleads guilty to the charge of conspiracy to obtain money by deception. Deirdre pleads not guilty to counts of obtaining money by deception, obtaining property by deception and theft. Vera is furious that the Rovers has been named as the front for an escort agency. Alec realises he has to close down now the operation is no longer confidential. In court Hamilton upsets Deirdre by painting a picture of her as a harmless, gullible creature. Kevin accuses Chris of bothering Sally. Linda tells the court how Deirdre turned up at the house and frightened her. Hamilton makes her admit Deirdre never actually threatened her. Ken is forced, on oath, to admit Deirdre asked him to lie over Jon being a pilot.

Air Date: 1998-03-23

48  Wed 25 Mar, 1998

Natalie warns Samantha that's she's playing with fire by seeing Chris behind Des' back. Jon tells the court that Deirdre asked him to dress as a pilot to impress her friends and got him to forge Jenkins' signature so they could get a mortgage. Kevin sees Samantha going into Chris' flat and tells Des. Des smashes down the door and confronts them in bed together. Hamilton tries to break Jon down he he maintains that Deirdre manipulated him. Des throws Samatha's things out. She admits she's made a mess of things but begs him to believe she's grateful for all he's done for her. He tells her she's a freak. Chris resigns from the garage, telling Kevin he's pathetic for getting Des onto him. Deirdre is startled when the police advise her to change her plea to guilty. Des can't understand why Samantha cheated on him. Frankie tells Deirdre it's up to her to convince the jury now; no one else can help her.

Air Date: 1998-03-25

49  Fri 27 Mar, 1998

Deirdre takes the witness box, telling the court how she was blinded by love and had no idea Jon was a fraudster. She gets annoyed when Jon laughs at her testimony and shouts at him in court. Samantha tells Chris that she wants to leave Weatherfield with him so he arranges to meet her before he goes to Coventry. Jon's barrister makes Deirdre out to be guilty of all the deceptions, casting her as a grasping man eater with three husbands. Emily gives Deirdre a character reference in court and stands up for her principles when Jon's barrister brings up the fact she is an eco warrior. She tells the court that if Deirdre is guilty then she is a banana. Sally rages at Kevin for telling Des about Chris and Samantha, knowing he only did it out of spite. Chris tells Sally he's leaving and begs her to come with him. She is torn as she agrees with him that she doesn't love Kevin. Deirdre and Jon wait for the jury to reach a verdict.

Air Date: 1998-03-27

50  Sun 29 Mar, 1998

Deirdre is horrified when Jon is let off with a suspended sentence but she is found guilty of all counts and sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment. Chris tells Kevin he wants Sally run away with him but Sally tells them both that she can't leave. Mike is furious with the verdict whilst Emily, Ken and Liz are shocked. Ken shouts abuse at Jon as he walks free. Sally tells Kevin she's never encouraged Chris and needs him to trust her that nothing happened. Maxine returns from holidaying with James. Deirdre is taken to prison where all her belongings are taken from her and she is searched. Alma doesn't understand why Mike is so worked up about Deirdre being found guilty. Samantha waits with her bag for Chris but he decides he can't be bothered with her and leaves the Street without calling for her. Deirdre is put in a cell with Jackie Dobbs, a re-offender. Deirdre can't take in what is happening to her and breaks down. Kevin is annoyed when Sally can't bring herself to tell him she loves him. Samantha is distraught when she realises Chris has left without her.

Air Date: 1998-03-29

51  Mon 30 Mar, 1998

Deirdre spends her first night in prison and is shown the ropes by Jackie. The wardens warn her that her attitude won't help her and she should just accept that she's in prison. Mike is amazed by the £10,000 bill he receives from Frankie. He pays her out of Underworld's account. Emily produces posters alerting people to Deirdre's plight. Ken visits Deirdre and tells her they're fighting for an appeal. Kevin fears he's losing Sally but she tells him they can make their marriage work so long as they trust each other. He agrees. Deirdre is horrified when Ken warns her that the appeal will take months to come to court.

Air Date: 1998-03-30

52  Wed 1 Apr, 1998

Shannon's crying all night keeps Leanne up and she is late to work. She has no time to mark up the papers and gets all the deliveries wrong. Angie is stunned to discover Mike paid Deirdre's £10,000 defence bill out of the company account. When she tackles him he promises to repay the money. Deirdre feels out of place in prison and annoys the inmates with her superiority. Rita is annoyed by Leanne's mix up with the papers and gives her a verbal warning. Greg Wood turns up looking for Les, who avoids him, unsure of what he wants. Judy worries when she overhears Leanne saying Shannon isn't sleeping well. Hayley comes into her inheritance from her father and tells Roy she's going abroad to have her final operations. She thanks Roy for his support and pleases him by saying she finds him attractive. When Kevin tells Sally he'd like a son she tells him she's not ready to have another child. Deirdre starts tailoring classes. Jackie slaps her face and forces her to see she has to stop saying she's not like the rest of them.

Air Date: 1998-04-01

53  Fri 3 Apr, 1998

Deirdre is officially sacked from Sunliners. Roy is depressed now Hayley has gone and ponders the meaning of love. Alma is stunned to hear through the grapevine that Mike paid £10,000 for Deirdre's defence. Les goes for Greg when he tries to talk to Toyah, thinking he's after her body. Greg stops him by telling him he's his son. Les denies all knowledge of him and chucks him out. Alma tells Mike their marriage is a sham and slaps his face. She creates a scene at the factory, accusing him of doing anything for Deirdre but nothing for her. She accuses him of carrying on an affair with Deirdre for years, stunning Liz by suggesting she's another of his women. Zoe is annoyed when she hears Judy has been asking questions about Shannon's health and warns her off. Gary tells Judy that Zoe is right; Shannon is nothing to do with them anymore. The gossips get to work on the news of Mike and Deirdre's affair. Alma swears she'll never forgive Mike for betraying her.

Air Date: 1998-04-03

54  Sun 5 Apr, 1998

Mike tells Alma she's being ridiculous if she seriously thinks he's having an affair with Deirdre; he just feels sorry for her. Ken is amazed to discover Mike paid £10,000 for Deirdre's defence. Angie tells Mike that a London firm, Jarvis Rousseau Associates, want her to work with them and she wants to dissolve their partnership. Warder Veitch lets Deirdre believe her appeal is going to be heard and takes her off to the outside door before telling her to realise she is guilty and isn't going to be released; she's a criminal like the rest of the girls and must stop saying she's innocent. When Greg shows him an old photograph of his mother Les realises he really is his son. Greg explains he just wants to get to know him. Les likes the idea of having a son, especially a wealthy one. Alma demands that Mike chooses between helping Deirdre and their marriage. She is furious when he feels he can't decide between them.

Air Date: 1998-04-05

55  Mon 6 Apr, 1998

Mike reminds Alma about her passion for Stephen Reid, warning her not to lecture him on the sanctity of marriage. Leanne is amazed to hear she's got a half-brother. Ashley worries about Shannon coughing and wheezing but Zoe tells him it's none of his business and insists there's nothing wrong with her. Angie is furious when she hears Mike has tried to get JRA to pay him £10,000 to release her. Mike visits Deirdre and is concerned by her subdued manner. She is taken to the hospital wing. Judy is concerned that Shannon has a cough that Zoe isn't taking seriously. Leanne and Nick meet Greg when Les calls a family gathering. Alma is upset when Mike visits Deirdre and stays with Gail for the night. Mike is furious to discover she's left him.

Air Date: 1998-04-06

56  Wed 8 Apr, 1998

Spider and Emily organise a demonstration outside the law courts. Ken warns Emily that she could get into trouble for producing leaflets damning Jon but she refuses to give up on Deirdre. Angie rows with Mike, telling him he doesn't own her. He apologises and admits he was wrong. Les enjoys having his son around and presses him to spend more time with him. Zoe is fed up of having Shannon around her all the time. She feels she wants her life back. Greg is embarrassed when Les keeps borrowing money from him. Judy tells Zoe she wants to help her look after Shannon, promising that she's not trying to take control again. Gary can't believe she wants to get involved again and is appalled when Judy agrees to baby sit Shannon for the night. Alma makes Mike see that he always believed Deirdre would be proved innocent and would make a great show of being grateful for his support. He can't deny it and she tells them they're finished.

Air Date: 1998-04-08

57  Fri 10 Apr, 1998

Judy enjoys looking after Shannon and tries to convince Gary she feels no emotional ties towards her. LES: "I'm a married man. Married men do not have to pay to have their tea put in front of 'em." Ken suggests to Emily that she's only protesting for Deirdre's freedom to make herself feel better. Angie leaves Underworld. Zoe likes the idea of Judy looking after Shannon as it gives her time for herself. Gary tells Zoe that Judy found it really hard work and suggests she finds someone else in future. Alma tells Mike she'll return to him on the condition he doesn't pay for anything else to do with Deirdre, even if it means her staying in jail. Judy is furious to learn Gary has tried to stop her looking after Shannon and tells Zoe she wants to continue seeing her as much as possible. Deirdre is sent to see the prison psychiatrist as she continues to 'refuse to accept reality'. Mike agrees to stop funding Deirdre's appeal but warns Alma she's the one keeping Deirdre locked up. Ken is approached by Mary Docherty who tells him she has knowledge of Jon.

Air Date: 1998-04-10

58  Sun 12 Apr, 1998

Mary tells Ken that she married Jon when he was calling himself James Anderson and left her with £17,000 of debts. She tells him she wants to help put Jon behind bars. Deirdre can't cope with being put in the prison hospital and is sedated when she becomes hysterical. Ken introduces Mary to Mike and he brings in Frankie, eager to get Deirdre released. Jack complains of pains in his leg but Vera thinks he's acting up. Greg shows Les a photograph of his mother at her villa in Majorca. Les is taken with the rich beautiful Moira and can't help comparing her with dowdy Janice. Leanne is pleased she's got a good looking half-brother. Greg is attracted to Maxine and introduces himself to her. She is charmed and agrees to go to a nightclub with him. Mike tries to ring Deirdre with the good news and leaves a message with Warden Veitch. Steve is thrilled when Fiona tells him she wants him to live with her. Alma accuses Mike of wanting to be Deirdre's knight in shining armour and moves into the spare room.

Air Date: 1998-04-12

59  Mon 13 Apr, 1998

Maxine stays out all night clubbing with Greg. Steve moves into Fiona's flat. Nick's class receives a visit from Darren Whately, a convicted murderer, who talks to them about how awful prison is. Nick is horrified to discover he's the man who killed Brian. Mike tells Deirdre about Jon's bigamous marriage and how everyone is working to get her out on bail but she tells him she doesn't want to know as she can't build her hopes up anymore. When she hears of the pains in Jack's legs Maud warns him and Vera to take them seriously as she suffered pains before being crippled by arthritis. Vera insists Jack sees a doctor. Natalie is annoyed when Des makes it clear he's interested in her. She tells him she's not that cheap. Nick questions Gail about Brian's death so she shows him the press cuttings she's kept of the trial. Shannon's crying annoys Nick and Leanne but Zoe doesn't think there's anything wrong with her. Deirdre rows with Veitch for not passing on Mike's good news and instead injecting her with sedatives. Gail tells Nick that she'd like to kill Brian's killer for all he put them through.

Air Date: 1998-04-13

60  Wed 15 Apr, 1998

Zoe lets Judy mind Shannon whilst she lounges about. Jack goes to the doctors, a new young woman, and has a complete check up. Fiona asks Steve to make things up with Jim as their battling gets her down. Alma realises that she would rather Deirdre stayed in jail so Mike is kept away from her. NATALIE: "I'm not pulled as easy as a pint of Newton and Ridley's." Dr Jones tells Jack that his arteries are hardening, his lungs are in a terrible state and he is overweight. She warns him that unless he changes his lifestyle and stops smoking he could lose his legs. Leanne is fed up when Nick is troubled but won't tell her why. Greg tries to spend time with Maxine but Les keeps interrupting them. Vera is upset to hear Jack is seriously ill and vows to make him change his lifestyle. Mike is shaken when Alma warns him that when she's released Deirdre will not be living with them as it will kill what's left of their marriage. Veitch gets at Deirdre, hating her for thinking she's someone special. When she starts insulting Samir's memory, Deirdre goes for her and has to be pulled off by Jackie, who warns her that she'll get another six months for attacking a warder. For a favour Jackie hits Veitch on Deirdre's behalf. Jack agrees to give up smoking when Alec bets him £50 he can't do it.

Air Date: 1998-04-15

61  Fri 17 Apr, 1998

Judy and Gary celebrate when she discovers she's pregnant. People avoid Jim as he stinks of booze and seems to be constantly drunk. Alec tries to tempt Jack into smoking and he nearly weakens but Vera refuses to let him and sticks a nicotine patch on his back where he can't rip it off. The court of appeal agrees to let Deirdre out on bail. When Veitch tells her to colect her things Deirdre thinks she's tricking her again but when she sees Frankie she realises she is really going home. Jackie cheers her on. Zoe can't stop Shannon crying. Deirdre leaves prison and runs into Jon as he's led in. She jeers at him and is comforted by Mike and Ken. Judy warns Gary that pregnant women often demand more sex. Ken takes Deirdre in at No. 1 where she struggles to feel normal again. Nick and Leanne babysit Shannon to give him a chance to tell her about seeing Brian's killer. He doesn't know how he feels about it. They panic when Shannon makes strange noises. Emily and Liz are thrilled to have Deirdre free. The residents throw her a party at the Rovers where Mike gets carried away and kisses her, to Alma's fury. Nick fetches the Malletts whilst Leanne rings for an ambulance. Judy discovers Shannon has stopped breathing and rushes to hospital with her as Ashley and Zoe return home.

Air Date: 1998-04-17

62  Sun 19 Apr, 1998

Ashley and Judy comfort Zoe after Shannon dies of meningitis. Zoe struggles to cope with how it happened whilst Judy is utterly distraught. Alma accuses Mike of humiliating her by kissing Deirdre in front of everyone. Leanne feels that Zoe blames her for Shannon's death. When Fred offers to pay for Shannon's funeral Ashley accuses him of trying to buy his way out of guilt, accusing him of never liking Zoe or Shannon. Ashley feels he can't handle the situation and breaks down, comforted by Gary. Shannon's death causes Gail to comfort Leanne. Ashley apologises to Fred for shouting at him and accepts his help. Ken enjoys having Deirdre living at No. 1 and tries to kiss her. She stops him and tells him she's not in love with him. Mike assures Alma that Deirdre is just a friend and nothing else. Alec lays a trap for Jack, leaving a cigarette burning in his reach. Jack can't resist having a drag. Zoe breaks down, upset that everyone wants to help her now but when Shannon was alive they didn't want to know.

Air Date: 1998-04-19

63  Mon 20 Apr, 1998

Ken's convinced Deirdre must be in love with someone and, exasperated by his attitude she packs and leaves to live with Liz. Alec catches Jack smoking. Liam fails to turn up for Shannon's funeral. Zoe's shocked afterwards to find a house full of people apparently enjoying themselves. She accuses everyone of prying but later realises they meant well and when Ashley comforts her she breaks down and cries for the first time.

Air Date: 1998-04-20

64  Wed 22 Apr, 1998

Nick decides he wants to face Darren when he comes out of prison. Zoe realises Judy felt the same for Shannon as she did and tries to mourn with her. She breaks down in relief when Judy tells her they don't blame her for Shannon's death. Deirdre is stunned when Alma accuses her of having an affair with Mike. She protests her innocence but Alma tells her Mike is obsessed with her. Jim's phone is cut off when he doesn't pay the bill. Deirdre apologises to Alma for monopolising Mike's time but feels she was hanging on to any help she could. She swears she's not sleeping with Mike and would never deceive Alma. Alma is forced to believe her when she swears her innocence on Samir's memory. Vera is furious when she finds Jack smoking in the back yard. Janice returns from nursing her sick mother to discover Les has a long lost son. She struggles to understand what Greg means to him. Liz asks Steve to employ Jim as he's turning into a useless drunk but Steve refuses to help.

Air Date: 1998-04-22

65  Fri 24 Apr, 1998

Nick asks Leanne to help him find out when Darren is going to be released by writing to him. Alma tells Mike that if he wants to employ Deirdre she won't stop him. In order to help Jack, Vera considers stopping selling cigarettes and turning the Rovers into a 'no smoking' pub. Liz wears Steve down to the point he agrees to employ Jim if Jim asks for a job. Mike offers Deirdre the job of running the office at his factory but she is wary of getting involved with him and refuses. Alec is alarmed at the thought of the Rovers being non smoking, fearing it will drive the serious drinkers away. Judy tells Zoe about being pregnant as she thinks it will help her get over Shannon. Zoe thinks she's told her to rub her nose in it. Jim asks Kevin for a job at the garage and is grateful when he agrees to take him on. Alec and Jack vote against Vera, telling her they'd lose half their trade if they banned smoking. Against her better judgment, Leanne agrees to write to Darren. Vera tells Jack she wants him to give up smoking as she's frightened he'll die. He is moved by her concern and swears he will give up, for her. Jim gets drunk and visits Steve on his building site, telling him he won't need his charity as he's got a job. Jim goes to hit Steve but Steve hits back and pushes Jim off the scaffolding to the ground below.

Air Date: 1998-04-24

66  Sun 26 Apr, 1998

Unconscious Jim is rushed to hospital. Steve worries that he's killed him. Ashley tries to keep Zoe occupied by getting her to help out at the shop. When no one's looking she steals money from the till. When Ashley finds they're down £40 she suggests Maud is getting confused and has the grace to feel guilty when he gives her £10 wages. The police investigate Jim's accident. Steve tells them Jim fell off the scaffolding whilst drunk. Liz breaks down when she hears Jim's unconscious. Jack buys a pipe to smoke but Vera refuses to let him use it. Martin suggests he tries hypnotherapy. Des tells Natalie he's had enough with relationships. She tells him it's obvious to her that he is a very lonely person and she'd like to be his friend. Zoe and Leanne have a great time out clubbing. The doctor warns Steve and Liz that Jim may never regain consciousness.

Air Date: 1998-04-26

67  Mon 27 Apr, 1998

Liz tries to be optimistic about Jim's chances of recovery but Steve fears he'll never recover. Steve admits to Liz that Jim was drunk when he fell. Fred sees Zoe pocketing money rather than putting it in the till. Vera makes an appointment for Jack to be hypnotised by Magenta Savannah. Fred advises Ashley to keep Zoe aware from the till incase she makes any mistakes with money. Vera is annoyed to see Jack smoking his pipe and breaks it in two. Des and Natalie go to the pictures together but try not to let Samantha know. Zoe rows at Judy for being pregnant and accuses her of thinking she was a terrible mother. When she catches Jack buying cigarettes in the Kabin, Vera pleads with him to stop before he dies and he agrees not to buy any. Natalie lets Des know she's interested in him but he tells her he doesn't want anything heavy. She doesn't understand why he wants to be around her if he doesn't want sex. When Emily tells Zoe she's praying for her Zoe flies at her, accusing her of being a hypocrite and not caring for Shannon. Emily breaks down when Zoe hits her.

Air Date: 1998-04-27

68  Wed 29 Apr, 1998

Emily wonders if something else has upset Zoe on top of Shannon's death - Judy keeps quiet about being pregnant. Gary tells Ashley about Zoe hitting Emily - says he's got to do something about her behaviour - Martin suggests counselling. Jack visits Magenta the hypno-therapist, but instead of going into a trance, he leads her a merry dance, pretending to regress into a past life as "Lusty Jack". Liz and Steve find Jim's house a mess. Liz is puzzled - Gary doesn't know how the accident happened, Steve is certain Jim fell but didn't see anything - seems the only person who knows is Jim.

Air Date: 1998-04-29

69  Fri 1 May, 1998

Air Date: 1998-05-01

70  Sun 3 May, 1998

Zoe hates the Malletts for being a happy couple. She becomes hysterical when Ashley tries to get her to see a doctor. The barmaids tell Vera they object to being mauled by 'Lusty Jack'. Vera tries to explain that Jack isn't responsible for his actions but they don't care. Steve gets upset when Fiona suggests he's hiding something about Jim's accident. Vera struggles to cope when 'Lusty Jack' thinks his horses have been stolen from the stables at the back of the Rovers. Jack enjoys himself groping the staff and spending the afternoon at the bookies. Natalie accuses Des of using her to make Samantha jealous but he assures her he's only with her because he likes her. When Zoe cuts her hair off, Ashley calls in a doctor who sections her and takes her to hospital. Zoe tells Ashley she never wants to see him again. Ashley feels he's let her down. Leanne is appalled when Nick asks her to send Darren a photo of herself to lead him on. Steve tells Fiona he had a fight with Jim and pushed him off the scaffolding. He breaks down in tears.

Air Date: 1998-05-03

71  Mon 4 May, 1998

Steve swears to Fiona he didn't push Jim deliberately and refuses to tell Liz as he doesn't want anyone else to know. Fiona points out that when Jim comes round he'll tell everyone. Vera is worn out as she lets 'Lusty Jack' off work as she doesn't want to upset him. Samantha tells Natalie she's moving into Curly's but tells everyone else that Natalie is throwing her out. Nick forges Leanne's signature on a letter to Darren and sends him a photo of her. Liz is thrilled when Jim moves his head but the nurse warns her it could mean nothing. Roy talks to 'Lusty Jack' in the hope of learning about 18th Century Weatherfield. He is puzzled when Jack thinks Bonnie Prince Charlie fought the Scots. Samantha accuses Natalie of stealing Des from her. Leanne tells Rita about Nick using her as bait to trap Brian's murderer. Rita tells Nick he's been stupid and is amazed when he admits to sending another letter in Leanne's name. Leanne is petrified.

Air Date: 1998-05-04

72  Wed 6 May, 1998

Nick tries to retrieve his letter from the post box but the postman refuses to let him. Liz spends the night talking to Jim and is upset when he shows no signs of coming out of the coma. In her frustration she slaps him hoping to stimulate him. Jack runs Vera into the ground as she's so anxious not to upset him whilst he's regressed that he gets away with murder. Zoe is pleased when Ashley visits her. She tells him she's sorry for blurting out Judy's secret. He is pleased to see her so positive. Liz gets the surgeon to assure her they won't turn off Jim's life support machine. She isn't happy when she's told only the next of kin can make that decision and that's Steve. Vera is furious when Roy tells her he thinks Jack is having her on as he thought Bonnie Prince Charlie fought the Scots. Alone with Jim, Steve lays into him out of guilt, accusing him of being irresponsable in climbing scaffolding whilst drunk. Natalie gets tired of Samantha giving her the cold shoulder. She insists she and Des are just friends but Samantha refuses to believe her. Leanne is petrified of a killer having her photograph. Vera gets her revenge on Jack by serving him up pigeon pie. Samantha surprises Des and Natalie by toasting their future happiness. Jack is horrified to discover all his pigeons missing and accuses Vera of murder. He drops his trance act in anger. Liz reminds Steve that Jim's life could be in his hands and warns him that she doesn't trust him.

Air Date: 1998-05-06

73  Fri 8 May, 1998

Leanne makes Nick sleep on the sofa. Vera admits to Jack the pigeons are safe with Jamie. He is thrilled when they make their way home. Zoe returns home and is treated with kid gloves by Ashley. She has her hair done at the Salon and whilst Maxine's chatting to Greg on the phone she wanders off with Morgan. Fiona is horrified to discover he's gone and phones the police. Fiona becomes hysterical and blames Maxine whilst Ashley, Fred, Gary and Nick start to look for Zoe. Judy tries to comfort Fiona. Zoe takes Morgan to the canal. Ashley refuses to believe Zoe will hurt Morgan but Gary tells him he's a fool; Zoe is a liability. Steve tells Liz that Jim fell after trying to hit him and that either one of them could have fallen. Leanne, Ashley, Nick, Gary and Fred find Zoe on the canal bank.

Air Date: 1998-05-08

74  Sun 10 May, 1998

Zoe is frightened of the police and edges nearer the canal to get away. Ashley persaudes her to put Morgan down but when the police try to touch her she climbs a bridge. She jumps into the canal and goes under. Gary and Nick dive in after her as she can't swim and drag her to safety. Ashley is unable to move. Zoe and Morgan are taken to hospital. Fiona rushes to be with her baby, shrugging off Maxine's plea to go with her. Ashley shouts at Zoe, trying to understand why she stole Morgan but she refuses to talk to him. Morgan is cleared by the doctors and reunited with Fiona. The doctors section Zoe, believing her to be a menace to society. Ashley begs them not to but they insist she must be locked up. He pleads with Fiona not to press charges but she tells him no baby is safe around Zoe. He discovers Zoe's going to appear in court and be remanded into psychiatric care for reports. Liz is delighted when Jim comes round from the coma.

Air Date: 1998-05-10

75  Mon 11 May, 1998

Liz keeps by Jim's bedside all the time as he slowly starts to communicate and focus. Steve gets emotional when he realises Jim is going to be all right. Maxine fears that Fiona will sack her. Ashley visits Zoe and assures her he still loves her but she doesn't respond, telling him she wishes they'd left her in the canal. He is upset that the fact he loves her means nothing to her. Les is keen to make contact with Moira but Greg doesn't think she'd be interested. He insults Rita by asking her how soon after being widowed a woman needs a new man. Ashley feels Zoe would be better off without him. Steve knows Jim is going to remember how he fell off the scaffolding. He fears Jim will sue him and get back at him.

Air Date: 1998-05-11

76  Wed 13 May, 1998

Janice is upset by the way Les takes her for granted and jokes about her needing a facelift. Fiona apologises to Maxine for blaming her over Morgan's disappearance. Jim starts to talk and eat solids again. Steve is relieved he doesn't remember anything of the accident. Maxine tries to play things cool with Greg but isn't any good at it and agrees to whatever he says. Samantha steals Natalie' gold ring and watches as she hunts for it. Vera gets Jack to look for it in the sink U bend and drenches him with water from the tap. Jim asks Liz and Steve to start talking to him as they always have and not as an invalid. Samantha sympathises with Natalie over the ring and suggests it may have been stolen by a customer. Natalie is upset as it's all she has left of her mother. Ashley intends to finish with Zoe but feels guilty at the thought of leaving her alone in the world. Les looks through Greg's organiser to get Moira's address and number. The doctor tells Liz and Steve that Jim has a fractured lumbar spine and may never walk again.

Air Date: 1998-05-13

77  Fri 15 May, 1998

When Greg invites Maxine out to 'Viaggiatore' she panics as she has nothing posh to wear. Samantha 'finds' Natalie's ring on the floor and wins her thanks. Gary visits Jim and tells him about his fall. Les phones Moira and is pleased when she invites him to her house. He thinks she's desperate for his body. Ashley feels uncomfortable when Zoe promises to make amends over her behaviour, saying she owes him a lot. Maxine buys a glamorous dress, planning to return it for a refund in the morning. She meets Greg and is appalled when he tells her 'Viaggiatore' is Italian for 'Rovers' and has no intention of taking her for a meal. To make matters worse Les spills a pint over the dress. Des is suspicious of helpful Samantha and disagrees with Natalie over her motives I finding the ring. Maxine gets Greg to drive her home and is upset when he refuses to come in when he learns it's her parents' house. Steve tells Jim that he fell because he was drunk and slipped after trying to hit him. Jim is angry that he can't remember anything of the accident. Steve and Liz assure him that they are both supporting him.

Air Date: 1998-05-15

78  Sun 17 May, 1998

Nick hides a letter from Darren, as he doesn't want to upset Leanne. Maxine feels she's blown her chances with Greg. Fred urges Ashley to finish with Zoe whilst she's in hospital as she's a waste of space. Ashley tells him he's sick of him treating him as a child. When Martin tries to talk to Nick about Brian Nick accuses him of being glad Brian died so he could move in with Gail. Martin tells him he's not a substitute for Brian. When Vera finds £25 missing from the petty cash she questions the staff. Samantha acts indignant and feigns knowledge of Natalie having a key to the cash box. Zoe is helped by group therapy and tells Ashley she feels much better. He can't bring himself to finish with her. Nick phones Darren but can't bring himself to talk to him. Samantha makes a big play of telling Vera she's sure Natalie didn't steal the money so Vera begins to think she did. The doctor breaks the news to Jim that he could spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Maxine is thrilled when Greg invites her to dinner at his hotel. Leanne celebrates when Rita gives her a pay rise. Liz and Steve promise Jim they'll look after him but he is full of self pity and explodes, telling them he's not living to be a cripple, he'd rather kill himself.

Air Date: 1998-05-17

79  Mon 18 May, 1998

Liz tells Jim he must fight for life, saying that if he wants her he's got her. Nick explains to Ashley about Darren when he catches him stealing Leanne's mail. He intends to get to Darren before he can make contact with her. Darren sends Leanne a visiting order. Steve wants to pay for a full time nurse for Jim but Fiona tells him he's fooling himself; they can't afford it. Natalie is annoyed when Vera takes her petty cash box key from her. Les borrows Charlie West's car to drive to Moira's in Warrington. He is impressed by her wealth and how attractive she looks. He tells her she's always had a special place in his heart. Maxine eats at Greg's restaurant and afterwards goes to his room. Moira is furious when Les gives her flowers stolen from the cemetery and tries to get her into bed. She calls him a loser and assures him she made no attempt to find him when she discovered she was pregnant. She throws him out. Driving home Les smashes into the back of a police car.

Air Date: 1998-05-18

80  Wed 20 May, 1998

Les is breathalysed and taken to the police station where the police discover the car isn't his. Les phones Greg for help and he leaves Maxine in his room to go to the police station. When Liz offers to look after Jim Steve accuses her of trying to use Jim's accident to get back together with him. Les tries to get Greg to offer the police money for his release but Greg refuses. Greg is horrified that Les saw Moira. When Charlie admits to lending the car the police let Les go. Greg takes him home and tells Janice he went to hospital after saving Charlie from a blazing car. Maxine drinks all the champagne in Greg's mini-bar before going home at midnight. Nick tries to visit Darren but isn't allowed in as the visiting order has Leanne's name on. Janice thinks Les is a hero. Greg apologises to Maxine and makes her feel awful by saying her drinks cost him £67. Jim asks Steve to tell him what they were rowing about before the accident but refuses.

Air Date: 1998-05-20

81  Fri 22 May, 1998

Nick looks through cuttings about Brian's death and finds the name of the woman he was with. Samantha tells Des she's pregnant with his baby. He refuses to believe the child is his. Jim forces Liz to tell him it's his own fault he fell; he'd been drinking and picked a fight with Steve, bragging about his new job. Jim is disgusted with himself. Maxine blackmails Les into buying her drinks, threatening to tell Janice about being arrested. Fiona is delighted when Steve books them a two week holiday in Teneriffe. Nick contacts Alison Oakley and arranges to meet her. Samantha tells Des she'd like to move back in with him as a family. Jim panics when he suffers chest pains and can't breathe. Nick meets Alison at a bar. Leanne is alone at No. 4 when Darren calls.

Air Date: 1998-05-22

82  Sun 24 May, 1998

Leanne is petrified as Darren explains he's just been released and couldn't wait to see her. Nick questions Alison about Brian's death and she tells him all she can - they'd never met before that night and Brian picked her up and then went looking for a fight. Nick is disappointed that it's so sordid. Des wants children but feels getting back with Samantha would be a mistake. She tells him only he can decide what to do. Leanne tries to get rid of Darren but he lets himself in through the conservatory. He is surprised by her reaction as her letters were full of promise. When he accuses her of teasing him she tries to calm him down. Ashley confesses to Zoe that he's considered finishing with her but now wants them to make a go of things. She agrees to give them another chance. Leanne tries to keep Darren occupied and stalls when he tries to get her upstairs. Jim is put on a drip to stop his blood clotting. Natalie is stunned when Des tells her about Samantha's pregnancy and suggests she might be making it all up to get back at him. Greg introduces himself to Mike, who used to know his step father. Leanne tells Darren she needs to get to know him slowly but he's desperate to get her into bed. When he starts to grab her she fears for her safety and is relieved when Ashley interrupts them. Darren goes, saying he'll return soon. Samantha swears on a Bible to prove to Des she's pregnant. She is amazed when he tells her he still doesn't believe her. Nick is stunned when Leanne tells him Darren visited her and tried to bed her. She accuses him of seeing her as nothing but bait and tells him she's moving out.

Air Date: 1998-05-24

83  Mon 25 May, 1998

Steve urges Jim to think about the future they're all going to share together. Jim admits to Liz he's frightened he'll never walk again. Les goes to court wearing a dog collar in the hope the Magistrate will go easy on him. Des is confused when Samantha tells him she doesn't care what he thinks and she's not interested in his money; she's having an abortion as she doesn't want to be a single mother. She is pleased when the news stirs him into action, asking her if she's made the right decision. Greg talks Mike into employing him as a sales consultant. Nick apologises to Leanne but she tells him he has no idea what it means to be married; he never puts her first. Les gets an eighteen month ban and is fined £200 he rallies against the injustice of the legal system. He worries about Janice reading about it in the local paper. Sally is stunned when she receives a call saying her mother has died. She pushes Kevin away when he offers support. Natalie is convinced that Samantha is using her pregnancy to get at Des but he doesn't know how he feels about the situation. Nick is stunned when Leanne tells him she wants a divorce.

Air Date: 1998-05-25

84  Wed 27 May, 1998

Janice tries to get Leanne to return to Nick, urging her to fight for her marriage. She asks Les to talk to Nick. Jim is told he can go home soon but worries that he'll be a burden on Liz who is determined to look after him. Les' court appearance is reported in the local paper. To prevent Janice seeing it, he buys up all the copies he can find and sets fire to them. Darren visits the cafe and overhears Gail and Toyah talking about Leanne. He realises he's been set up when he discovers her surname is Tilsley. Samantha tells Vera she's pregnant with Des' baby and he wants her to have an abortion. Vera tells him he should be ashamed for not standing by her. Les hits Nick and accuses him of being unfaithful to Leanne. Des decides that he wants Samantha to have his baby.

Air Date: 1998-05-27

85  Fri 29 May, 1998

Gail is compromised when Nick tells her Leanne wants a divorce as she feels sorry for him but is thrilled. Les pretends to twist his back to give himself a reason for not driving. Des tells Samantha he doesn't intend to run away from his responsibilities but she tells him to forget it; she's not interested in a part time father. He is upset that he doesn't have any say. Steve buys a surgical sofa bed for Jim and sets about making No. 11 inhabitable for a wheelchair. Sally and Kevin return home after burying Elsie. Sally is devastated by her death but Kevin is more interested in selling off her house. Jim returns home but feels embarrassed to be viewed by the residents as a cripple. Natalie is surprised when Samantha accuses her of being in love with Des. Judy doesn't know how to cope when Fisher starts drinking and talking about their sex session. Des tells Natalie he thinks he should set up home with Samantha. He's shocked when she tells him she can't advise him; she's in love with him herself. Jim cries himself to sleep, not knowing what's going to become of him.

Air Date: 1998-05-29

86  Sun 31 May, 1998

Jim is trapped in the living room as his wheelchair is too big to go through the door. He feels bitter that he's dependant on Liz for everything. Samantha feels victorious when Des tells her he'd like to get back together with her. Sally is attracted to Greg when she meets him. Les tells Janice the doctor has told him he can't drive for at least a year. When Jim makes her life difficult Liz warns him that she's not going to let him drive her away. Kevin tells Sally they should use her mum's money to buy Natalie out of the garage. She tells him she doesn't want to think about it; she's still in mourning. Darren traps Leanne inside No. 5 and accuses her of leading him on. She breaks down, fearing he's going to hurt her. Natalie is upset when Des tells her he's getting back together with Samantha. Samantha tells Des that if they were to start again she'd need to be certain he wasn't still seeing Natalie. Nick hears Darren shouting at Leanne and kicks the door down. He lunges at Darren but is over powered. Nick makes a grab for the bread knife but Darren makes him see he's after revenge but he can't have it - he has no idea what game he's playing. Leanne is furious that Nick tried to grab the knife.

Air Date: 1998-05-31

87  Mon 1 Jun, 1998

Sally feels Natalie is no longer a threat and isn't bothered if she owns half the garage. Natalie is upset when Des tells her he can't see so much of her now he's back with Samantha. Jim is aghast when Emily gives him a second hand jigsaw to help pass his time. Greg realises Sally is attracted to him and is charming towards her. Natalie tells Kevin she'd sell her share of the garage for 50% of its value plus £5,000. Kevin knocks her down to £3,000 extra. Leanne melts when Nick gives her flowers and tells her he adores her. She agrees to return home. Samantha agrees to move in with Des. Nick tells Leanne they should report Darren to the police for breaking in as he's only out on parole. Jim gets frustrated as he can't reach the phone when it rings. He falls out of the wheelchair trying to reach it. When Les tells Maxine Greg could do better than her she tells Janice all about him losing his licence for drinking and driving after visiting Greg's mother. Janice is furious and throws Les out of the house. Des is stunned when Samantha tells him she's changed her mind; she doesn't want to start again with him as it would be a mistake, instead she's having an abortion.

Air Date: 1998-06-01

88  Wed 3 Jun, 1998

Les spends the night in the outside toilet and begs Janice to take him back but she refuses. Sally is furious that Kevin has offered Natalie £3,000 extra for the garage and accuses him of throwing her money at his girlfriend. Des begs Samantha not to kill his baby. She refuses to listen and goes off to the clinic, leaving him crying in the Street. He searches the local clinics and is thrown out of one for creating a scene. When he tells Judy want Samantha is doing she tells him he must be wrong as she's seen her shopping in town. Jim has fun drinking in the Rovers until Maud asks him about his wheelchair. He snaps at her, humiliated that they're in the same position. Sally tells Kevin she's not giving Natalie any of her mother's money. Charlie West gives Les an old camper van to stay in. Les is delighted and parks it outside No. 5. When Des tackles Samantha about her being seen in town when she said she was at the clinic she tells him she lied; she was never pregnant and only said so to get at him and Natalie. He tells her she's mad.

Air Date: 1998-06-03

89  Fri 5 Jun, 1998

Liz urges Jim not to give up to hopelessness. He is too disgusted with himself to think of anything but misery. Des tells Natalie about Samantha not being pregnant and is shocked when she tells him she doesn't care; he had his chance and he chose Samantha over her. Les uses the cafe toilet as a bathroom and then refuses to buy anything. When Natalie tells Samantha she's sick for lying to Des Samantha tells her that she was pregnant and did have an abortion; she lied to Des as he frightens her. Natalie doesn't want to believe her but sees that Des did only want the baby, not Samantha. Samantha asks her to tell people she had a miscarriage. Des is amazed to see Natalie supporting Samantha and feels she's fallen for her lies. Natalie feels compromised as she can't tell him about the abortion. Samantha tells Natalie Leeds hospital has phoned to say Tony's been involved in a car crash. Alec drives her to Leeds straight away. Zoe unburdens herself at group therapy. Also at the group is Fisher who talks about how he blames himself for having sex with an employee who needed money. Zoe realises he's talking about Judy. Samantha calls at Natalie's house and snatches her cat.

Air Date: 1998-06-05

90  Sun 7 Jun, 1998

Distraught Natalie reaches Leeds hospital only to discover Tony isn't there. She phones him up and finds he's perfectly well. Sally is flustered when Greg makes it clear to her he's interested in her. Leanne has hysterics when someone calls at the house fearing it's Darren. She tells Nick they'll have to go to the police as she needs to know Darren is going to be locked up. When Kevin suggests taking out a loan to buy Natalie out Sally tells him it's a stupid idea and says he should use her inheritance. Natalie accuses Samantha of sending her off to Leeds out of spite, telling her she's sick. Samantha breaks down as Natalie goes for her. Nick and Leanne tell the police that Darren broke into their house and threatened her. They are promised Darren will go back to prison. Greg suggests to Maxine that if she had a place of her own he'd see more of her. Natalie tells the Rovers staff that Samantha made the phone call up and resigns. Samantha tells Betty that she thinks it was Sally who phoned up.

Air Date: 1998-06-07

91  Mon 8 Jun, 1998

Kevin pushes Sally to sell her mother's house but she tells him she's still grieving. Betty forces Samantha to tell Natalie she thinks Sally made the phone call. Les tries to wash his clothes in the Rovers' toilet but Betty throws him out. Ashley prepares for Zoe's return home but worries about Fiona's reaction to seeing her. Natalie suspects that Sally could have made the call as she still hates her. Janice is upset at the realisation that she's a single parent. Kevin snaps at Sally telling her she's going mad as she keeps changing her mind about the garage.

Air Date: 1998-06-08

92  Wed 10 Jun, 1998

Sally tells Kevin to go ahead and buy the garage, assuring him that she won't change her mind again. She feels she just wants Natalie out of their lives for good. Ashley brings Zoe home. Sally is outraged when Natalie tackles her about making the hoax phone call about Tony being in hospital. She swears she wouldn't do anything so sick and accuses Natalie of saying she did it to make people think she's twisted. Natalie insists Samantha recognised her voice. Sally throws her out. Zoe apologises to Judy for all the hurt she caused her and tells her about seeing Fisher in hospital. She promises her she won't tell anyone about her having sex with him. Judy is horrified. Les pretends he's enjoying life in the van for Janice's sake but she's not fooled. Zoe is upset when Judy accuses her of wanting to blackmail her over Fisher. Zoe swears she just wants Judy to know she isn't going to tell anyone. Sally is furious when Natalie tells her Kevin says she's unstable. Natalie tells her she's contacting her solicitor. Leanne receives a phone call from Darren telling her he's back in Strangeways and he could serve another five years because of her trick. She feels very guilty.

Air Date: 1998-06-10

93  Fri 12 Jun, 1998

Air Date: 1998-06-12

94  Sun 14 Jun, 1998

Steve and Fiona return from holidaying in Tenerife. Judy tries to locate Gary but no one knows where he is. Sally tells Kevin that if he won't leave the house she'll contact her solicitor. He demands to know what he's done wrong so she tells him she knows he's planning to run away with Natalie and her money. He swears there's no plot but she tells him Samantha overheard their scheme. Sally tells him she doesn't care about him anymore; Natalie's welcome to him. He is upset when she says she's not been happy since they got back together. Wanting to get closer to Audrey, Fred volunteers to help her campaign. Des and Natalie are appalled to hear Sally has left Kevin. They try to make her see Samantha is just causing trouble but she refuses to listen. Zoe tries to talk to Fiona and is upset when Fiona tells her to stay away from her and Morgan. Toyah warns Les when Janice goes to the police about getting his van moved. Janice's plan backfires when the police realise he's got a van when he's banned from driving. She fears they'll lock him up and tries to withdraw her complaint but the police insist on checking up. Des and Kevin tackle Samantha but she says she didn't say anything to Sally. When Curly turns up she starts to cry and tells him Des has been pestering her, like he used to pester Raquel. Les removes the wheels from the van to stop the police nabbing him. He rounds on Janice for sending the police after him, saying it's the worse thing she's ever done to him. Curly accuses Des of abusing Samantha and swings for him. Des ducks and ends up hitting Curly in the face. Judy breaks down and tells Liz Gary has left her. Curly is amazed to find a cat in the loft.

Air Date: 1998-06-14

95  Mon 15 Jun, 1998

Samantha tells Curly the cat is a stray. He demands she gets rid of it as he's allergic to cats. Kevin refuses to leave No. 13, maintaining his innocence. Natalie calls on Curly to apologise and discovers Tiger there. Janice misses Les but is fed up with the way he always takes her for granted. Leanne advises Les to make a fuss of her, certain that she'd have him back. Natalie, Des, Curly and Kevin confront Samantha in the Rovers with Tiger. She becomes defiant, admitting to stealing the cat, making the phone call and lying to Sally. Natalie stops Des from hitting Samantha, saying she's not worth it. Curly orders her out of his house and she resigns from the Rovers. Audrey is flattered by Fred's attention. Les gives Janice flowers and serenades her in the Street, to her delight. She kisses him and drags him into the house and up to bed. Greg offers Sally an ear if she wants to talk about her marriage problems. Before she rides out of Coronation Street Samantha tells Des she really is pregnant, with his baby. Natalie tells him she must be lying but Des feels that he'll never know for sure.

Air Date: 1998-06-15

96  Wed 17 Jun, 1998

Leanne feels guilty about Darren but Nick hopes he'll rot in prison. Kevin tries to tell Sally about Samantha's lies but she refuses to listen to him. Curly persuades her he's telling the truth but she finds the idea that he isn't running away with Natalie disappointing. She apologises to Kevin but he's upset that he didn't know she was so miserable. Judy tells Natalie about having sex with Fisher. Natalie urges her not to blame herself. Greg invites Sally out for a drink but she tells him she couldn't. Zoe goes to the Job Centre but she's not qualified for anything. Betty pushes Des not to waste any more time and tell Natalie about his feelings for her. Sally and the girls move back into No. 13. She suggests to Kevin that they go on holiday to have more time for each other. She is taken back when he suggests they go to Florida. Des tells Natalie he wants to share his life with her. She is taken with the idea.

Air Date: 1998-06-17

97  Fri 19 Jun, 1998

Sally is put out when Kevin gets the girls excited about going to America before she's agreed the idea. Des tells Natalie that now they are lovers he still wants them to be friends. Natalie accuses Zoe of wrecking the Malletts' marriage, telling her that Gary has left Judy. Sally is annoyed when she discovers Kevin has asked Mike to give her time off for the holiday. She is taken aback when he says he's booked the holiday for next week. Maxine asks Fred to rent her the flat over the Corner Shop. He tells her he'll think about it. Leanne visits Darren in prison and is upset when he tells her she and Nick are evil. She makes him believe she never wanted to send him back to prison. He tells her she can get him out by telling the police about the letters they wrote him. Zoe is upset that Gary has left Judy. Judy tells her that she's discovered she's having twins and Gary doesn't know. Maxine tells Greg about the flat and how ideal it would be for them. Nick tells Leanne they're not telling the police about the letters; Darren is behind bars where he belongs.

Air Date: 1998-06-19

98  Sun 21 Jun, 1998

Nick is furious when Leanne tells him she's visited Darren in prison. He tells her it's obvious that coming from her family she has no idea of right and wrong. Emily signs up to be Spider's campaign manager. Toyah is pleased when he tells her he'll need her help in the election. Fred contacts a scrap metal dealer and has the camper van removed. He tells the residents that Audrey is a woman of action. Les is furious. Toyah tricks Gail into signing Spider's nomination form. Gail also sign's Audrey's form. Leanne feels her marriage is being ruined and tells Gail what's been going on. Gail is horrified when she learns how Nick set Darren up. She is sickened that he had any contact with a murderer and is stunned to realise she served Darren in the cafe. She tells Leanne that although Nick's been foolish she agrees with him that Darren should rot in prison. Vera advertises for a barmaid, warning Alec and Jack that she's not employing a bimbo. Leanne shouts at Gail, telling her she's wrong to want Darren locked up. Judy is thrilled when Gary turns up.

Air Date: 1998-06-21

99  Mon 22 Jun, 1998

Gary tells Judy that if she really loves him she'll have to help him as he's scared by his emotions. Roy receives a letter from Hayley saying she's living in Amsterdam. Gary is upset when Judy tells him that she felt having Katie was more important than her body. He tells her that he thinks his feelings for her are dead. He tells her she has to convince him she'd never do anything like it again. Leanne tells Nick that if he doesn't tell the police about the letters she will. He can't believe she'd shop him to the police but she is determined. He tells her that he's not helping Darren get out of prison and warns her that if she does he'll finish with her. Spider is horrified when he realises he's not on the electoral register so he can't stand in the election. Roy feels he's blown him chances with Hayley and regrets being bigoted. Gail urges him to go to Amsterdam and tell her he loves her. Gary is stunned when Judy tells him she's carrying twins and moved when she shows him the scan. She assures him they are his children and not Fisher's. Spider is delighted when Emily reveals she had him put on the electoral register. Gary tells Judy he wants to put the past behind them. They agree to try to carry on. Gail tells Nick she knows what's been going on and she wishes Darren was dead or locked up for the rest of his life but she knows that isn't going to happen. She urges him not to waste any more energy in hating him.

Air Date: 1998-06-22