Season 28

E1. Jan 5 1987

Jan 5, 1987 · 24m

Terry covers his tracks upon realising that he broke into the Corner Shop. Rita suspects Jenny of hiding facts about the crash. Hilda takes offence at Alf's questioning.

E2. Jan 7 1987

Jan 7, 1987 · 24m

Hilda fails to discover the Corner Shop robber's identity. Rita forbids Jenny from seeing Martin again. Audrey pressures Alf to contact the police.

E3. Jan 12 1987

Jan 12, 1987 · 24m

Alan lands back in the UK and demands the truth about Martin and Jenny's crash. Vera pleads with Alf on Terry's behalf. Audrey urges Gail to get in touch with Ian.

E4. Jan 14 1987

Jan 14, 1987 · 24m

Alan marches Jenny and Martin to the police station. Gail insists to Audrey that her baby is nothing to do with Ian. Alf reaches a decision regarding Terry's fate.

E5. Jan 19 1987

Jan 19, 1987 · 24m

Alan has plans for his future with Rita. Gail gets upset when her decree nisi arrives in the post. Susan asks Ken for a special family discount.

E6. Wednesday, 21st January 1987

Jan 21, 1987 · 25m

Susan reads about a house fire in the Gazette which has left a young family homeless. She sees an opportunity to get some publicity. Rita feels that Alan has a cheek when she learns from Mavis that Alan is going to return to Dubai and expects her to look after Jenny. She accuses Alan of taking her for granted. She tells him that she likes looking after Jenny as she makes her feel young. He apologises to her for upsetting her and is relieved when she finds the situation amusing. Susan has her photograph taken presenting the fire children with Hopscotch clothes. She gives Ken the picture and a covering article, telling him it's a human interest story. She tells him that one of the children led the family to safety through the flames. Ken is interested as the Gazette did not mention this. Rita tells Alan that she loves him but wants to keep her independence. She tells him if he doesn't return to Dubai she'd like him to move in with her at No.7. Gail is stunned when Ian Latimer arrives on her doorstep.

E7. Jan 26 1987

Jan 26, 1987 · 24m

Gail makes it clear to Ian that she wants nothing from him. Sally calls on her uncle Tom to cheer up Hilda. Ken agrees to print Susan's scoop in the Recorder.

E8. Wednesday, 28th January 1987

Jan 28, 1987 · 25m

Hilda is horrified that Tom Hopwood put Doctor Lowther off. Ian Latimer wants to talk to Brian so he doesn't return to Australia feeling like a coward. Ken prints the article about Susan and the Norbury children. Hilda tells Tom that she doesn't want him interfering in her life. She fears the Lowthers will think she's let them down. Brian tells Gail that he won't let her take Nicky to Australia. She tells him that she's turned Ian down. Ken hears from the Chief Fire Officer, discovering there was only a little fire. He accuses Susan of exaggerating the story to sell her clothes. He's sickened that she hasn't got any standards anymore. Ian calls on Gail to say goodbye whilst Brian is there. Ian apologises to Brian but Brian accuses him of ruining his life. He tells Ian that there's no way he's taking his son from him and thumps him. Gail becomes distraught and suffers stomach pains. Doctor Lowther tells Hilda that it's obvious they've been working her too hard and tells her to rest; they can't do without her. Ian calls for an ambulance when Gail realises the baby is on its way at thirty-five weeks. She struggles to keep calm. Ian goes with her to the hospital.

E9. Feb 2 1987

Feb 2, 1987 · 24m

Gail goes into labour a month early and gives birth to a girl. Ian, Audrey and Ivy wait at the hospital for news. Susan apologises to Ken for not telling the whole truth about the fire.

E10. Feb 4 1987

Feb 4, 1987 · 24m

Ian does some detective work at the hospital. Percy offers a swift response to Martin's staff shortage at the cafe. The Baldwins entertain the Barlows to dinner.

E11. Feb 9 1987

Feb 9, 1987 · 24m

Alan pays Rita £1,500 for her car. Terry gets a load of household goods to sell door to door. Alan and Rita are amused by the residents' reaction to him spending the night at her house. Rita tells him to give them something to talk about - pay off his hotel and move in. Curly is stunned by Terry's tactics as he sells the goods with hard luck stories of struggling on the dole. Jenny is delighted that Alan and Rita are going to live together. Tom apologises to Hilda and they are reconciled. Alan moves into No.7 and spends his first night with Rita.

E12. Wednesday, 11th February 1987

Feb 11, 1987 · 25m

Terry makes Curly see that it pays to lie a bit in order to sell their wares. Rita publicly announces that Alan is her "common-law husband". Hilda is worried that Tom fancies her. He tells her about an over-sixtie's club holiday to Rhyl he's going on. He invites her to go on the holiday. He assures her that it would all be responsible and above board. She agrees. Emily is shocked to discover Curly is telling housewives that he's unemployed to get them to buy his goods. She tells Curly that she's disgusted and disappointed in him.

E13. Feb 16 1987

Feb 16, 1987 · 24m

Gail brings Sarah Louise home from hospital. Mavis fears that Alan's input into the Kabin will sideline her. Terry's sales patter earns him an unexpected bonus.

E14. Wednesday, 18th February 1987

Feb 18, 1987 · 25m

Terry spends the morning in Dulcie Froggatt's bed. Alan installs an electric till at The Kabin. Mavis feels left out of all the new arrangements. Ralph Froggatt is suspicious of the 'Duckworth & Watt' van outside the house and knows Dulcie is canoodling with someone. Brian gets emotional when he sees Gail with Sarah Louise but can't bring himself to express his feelings. Rita tries to convince Mavis that Alan is not trying to push her out of things. Derek introduces himself to Alan and tells him Mavis fears he's taking over The Kabin in the same way he's taken over Rita. Alan is furious and tells Derek to keep out of his affairs and to tell that to his "bit on the side" Mavis. Gail tells Audrey that Sarah is definitely Brian's baby but swears her to secrecy. Brian tells Ian he was upset to see the baby and wants to get away. He plans to go fishing in Scotland but upsets her by saying he'll take Liz Turnbull with him. Ralph confronts Jack in the Rovers and thumps him for playing around with Dulcie.

E15. Feb 23 1987

Feb 23, 1987 · 24m

Jack implores Terry to get him off the hook with Vera. Derek claims a victory over Alan on Mavis's behalf. A brewery representative calls to check the pub's books.

E16. Wednesday, 25th February 1987

Feb 25, 1987 · 25m

Alan is surprised to find that it's Rita's birthday as she didn't tell him. He agrees to cook her a special meal. Bet goes to the brewery about taking over the tenancy. Vera is upset that she laid into Jack. She blames Dulcie for luring Terry into her web and marches off to Dulcie's house. The brewery wants £15,000 for the tenancy of the Rovers. Bet becomes despondent. Vera confronts Dulcie and tells her to keep her hands off Terry. She calls her a trollop. Dulcie tells her to keep Terry and randy Jack out of her life because she's sick of them both. Vera is horrified. She confronts Jack, calling him a rat. She throws him out of the house and chucks his clothes out of the window. Alan is annoyed when Derek pompously tells him that the video trade will soon be dead. Alan turns on him and says he's sick of him telling him what to do. Jack tells Vera that Dulcie made his life a misery, always after him. He says he couldn't tell her the truth as Vera wouldn't believe him. He points out that Dulcie is jealous of their happy marriage. Vera feels awful and apologises. Mavis spoils Rita's birthday meal by telling her that she's upset by Alan making Derek feel humiliated. She accuses Rita of trying to get rid of her and pushing her out of The Kabin. She tells her that she's had enough - she's leaving The Kabin and the flat.

E17. Mar 2 1987

Mar 2, 1987 · 24m

Rita despairs of Mavis's decision to resign from The Kabin. Ken points a spotlight on the council's shortcomings. Jenny asks Curly's permission to throw a birthday party at the yard.

E18. Mar 4 1987

Mar 4, 1987 · 24m

Rita and Mavis attempt to resolve their row. Jenny craves Martin's attention at her sixteenth birthday party. Deirdre feels caught between Alf and Ken.

E19. Mar 9 1987

Mar 9, 1987 · 24m

Ken notifies Alf of his decision to run for the council. Bet hopes to secure a loan from her bank manager. Brian's new relationship upsets Ivy.

E20. Wednesday, 11th March 1987

Mar 11, 1987 · 25m

Ivy tells Brian that he should be ashamed of himself - everything he's done has been wrong. She tries to stop him leaving by washing all his shirts. Bet entertains her bank manager, Mr Pollard. He tells her that the repayments would be around £300 a month on a £12,000 loan. She realises she'd have no money to live on. Alf reads in the Weatherfield Recorder that Ken has put a load of letters slamming him in the letter page. Alf tells Deirdre that from now on the gloves are off. Brian packs and leaves, asking Ivy to let him get on with his life. Audrey is stunned when Ivy tells her Brian has moved in with Liz Turnbull. Ivy feels she's lost her husband, her son, her daughter-in-law and her grandchildren. She feels she has nothing left. Alec tells Bet he could lend her the money.

E21. Monday, 16th March 1987

Mar 16, 1987 · 25m

Alf writes to "the editor" at the Weatherfield Recorder answering the damaging letters against him and putting the record straight. Audrey is furious that Brian is having a ball whilst Gail struggles with dirty nappies. Deirdre enjoys seeing the new caddish side of Ken and it reminds her of Billy Walker and Ray Langton. Alec assures Bet that he can afford to lend her the money. She thanks him but tells him that she can't accept it; it's too much money. Ken accepts Alf's letter and promises to print it. The brewery isn't happy when Bet tells them that she doesn't want the tenancy. George Newton tells her that she's not positive enough and tells her that he no longer wants a manager at the Rovers - it must be a tenancy.

E22. Wednesday, 18th March 1987

Mar 18, 1987 · 25m

Hugh Ridley calls on Bet and tells her that the Rovers is definitely going to be a tenancy. She is stunned that they have received an application for the tenancy. Bet accuses him of kicking her out and becomes aggressive. Alan shows off his musical skills on the Rovers' piano. Bet's contract is up in four weeks and knows the brewery won't renew it. Alf is furious to find Ken has cut his letter to a minimum in the paper. He accuses Ken of editing it towards his own means and tells him it's his turn to turn nasty. Bet explains her situation to Alec and asks him to lend her the £12,000. He tells her that he'd want 10% interest on it and they agree. He tells her that he doesn't want the brewery to know about the arrangement. Betty thinks that Bet's out of her mind borrowing money from Alec. Alec gives Bet a cheque for £12,000. Alf decides to contact Bob Statham and tell him that Ken is using the Recorder to further his own political career.

E23. Monday, 23rd March 1987

Mar 23, 1987 · 25m

Percy starts up an over-sixties' tea dance session at the Community Centre. Alf gets his friends at the Town Hall to contact Bob Statham. Brian is embarrassed when the drinkers at The Rovers give Liz Turnbull the cold shoulder. Statham is told by shop-keeping Councillors, who advertise with the Weatherfield Recorder, that they are angry at Ken's editing. He accuses Ken of upsetting influential people. Ken tells Alf that he's not going to be blackmailed by him; he will continue to criticise him for not doing his job. Gail leaves the children with Ivy whilst she has her hair done. She is annoyed to find Brian and Liz playing with Nicky when she returns. Brian is left alone with Sarah for a minute and can't help cooing over her.

E24. Wednesday, 25th March 1987

Mar 25, 1987 · 25m

Gail tells Brian that she doesn't want Nicky growing up with a string of "aunties". Brian worries that Gail will limit his access to Nicky. Deirdre tells Alf that she's had enough of him getting at Ken and storms out of the shop, giving her job up. Tom Hopwood takes Hilda to the tea dance. Hilda is annoyed when Phyllis turns up in an identical dress. Percy enjoys leading the dances. Hilda refuses to dance with Phyllis in the room so Phyllis snatches Tom as her partner. Hilda is furious. When a Councillor withdraws his advertising from the Weatherfield Recorder, Bob Statham tells Ken that he must decide if he wants to be a newspaper man or a politician; he can't be both.

E25. Mar 30 1987

Mar 30, 1987 · 24m

Tom Hopwood is puzzled when Hilda refuses to go dancing again. Ken realises that he can't give up his job but badly wants to be a Councillor. Hilda accuses Tom of enjoying having Phyllis flirting with him. He tells her that she's acting stupidly and tells her that he'll go dancing on his own. Gail agrees to let Brian have Nicky for tea on the condition they have it with Ivy, without Liz Turnbull. Brian feels frustrated but agrees. Deirdre is shocked when Ken withdraws from the elections. Liz calls on Brian at No.5 whilst he's with Nicky. Gail arrives and finds her there. She is furious and accuses Ivy of setting the whole thing up. She threatens to stop bringing Nicky round.

E26. Apr 1 1987

Apr 1, 1987 · 24m

Hilda feels that her sharp tongue has ruined her relationship with Tom Hopwood. Alf is interested to learn Ken has had to drop out of the election. Deirdre is annoyed that Alf has won. Tom and Hilda are reconciled, deciding that it's stupid to argue. Betty is talked into joining the tea dance. Ivy tries to explain to Gail that she didn't invite Liz Turnbull round but Gail doesn't believe her. She tells him that she's not bringing Nicky round to No.5 as long as there's the chance of Liz popping round. Ivy lays into her, accusing her of being a bad mother in the first place for having an affair. Phyllis makes the most of the tea dances to capture new men. Betty meets George Daly at the dance and agrees to be his partner. Alf expects Deirdre to return to work now Ken is out of the elections. She tells him that he's underhand and will never work for him again. Betty and George enjoy dancing together.

E27. Apr 6 1987

Apr 6, 1987 · 24m

Ken urges Deirdre to act on her idea to stand in the council elections. Audrey gears up to confess her gaffe to Gail. Bet informs Gloria that she cannot re-employ her.

E28. Apr 8 1987

Apr 8, 1987 · 24m

Gail explains to Ivy why she kept her baby's paternity a secret. Alec suggests Bet replaces Betty with Gloria. Deirdre is daunted by the challenge of fighting the election.

E29. Monday 13th April 1987

Apr 13, 1987 · 25m

Gail tells Brian that Ian Latimer had a blood test and it proved Brian is Sarah's father. Brian tells her that Sarah is nothing to do with him. She tells him it's obvious he's too afraid and dares him to pick his child up. She slaps his face, telling him that he should be in the pram. Susan, Sally and Emily help Deirdre with her campaign when they distribute leaflets. Percy tells his dancers they're competition material and plans to start his own old-time dance troupe. Brian accepts that Sarah is his and offers Gail financial support. She tells him that she's not after money so he accuses her of wanting him back. She tells him they've gone too far to get back together. Radio Weatherfield invites Deirdre to talk live to the people. She is surprised at all the attention she's getting. Percy is disappointed when his dancers don't fancy the idea of entering competitions. Brian tells Ivy she must accept the fact that he and Gail are finished.

E30. Wednesday, 15th April 1987

Apr 15, 1987 · 25m

Ken gives Deirdre notes to help her interview on Radio Weatherfield and is put out when she refuses his help - she has to stand on her own feet. Alf is outraged to hear Deirdre criticising him on the radio. Alec offers his services to Alf as his campaign manager in return for favours once he's been elected in. Alf refuses. Percy holds auditions for his dance troupe. Gail decides that it's time she returned to the cafe. Audrey agrees to look after Sarah for her. Deirdre hears that Alf thinks Ken is supporting her not because he wants her to win, but he wants Alf to lose; giving the main vote to the Labour party. Deirdre tackles Ken and he admits that this was his first thought but he's changed his mind. Deirdre is furious and accuses him of treachery.