Season 43

E1. Tuesday, 1st January 2002 - Part 1

Jan 1, 2002 · 24m

Les tries one last time to talk Janice into giving it another go but she is adamant that she wants a divorce. Anita Scott turns up in the Rovers and lavishes compliments on Ken about his writing skills. Peter is cynical. Les asks Vik if he can do a shift on the taxis as he's nothing else to do this New Year's Eve. Vik agrees. Dev tells Geena that he doesn't want to wait until July to get married and he wants to do it in the next month. Geena is very happy. Charlie and Ashley talk about things they've regretted doing while drunk.

E2. Tuesday, 1st January 2002 - Part 2

Jan 1, 2002 · 24m

Anita Scott is making a play for Ken. Ken loves the attention and Deirdre isn't really bothered. Matt tells Maxine that he can't keep up the pretence to Ashley. Maxine is really worried that Matt is going to spill the beans, especially as he is very drunk. On the way to another job, Steve sees that one of his cabs has been in an accident and that the driver looks as though he's dead. He radios the news to Eileen. Eileen breaks the news to Janice who completely guilt-ridden rushes to the hospital thinking that Les is dead. She finds out that Les has a broken arm and is being treated for carbon monoxide poisoning but that the driver, Dennis is critical.

E3. Wednesday, 2nd January 2002

Jan 2, 2002 · 24m

With Dennis in intensive care, Janice is furious to hear of Les' suicide attempt. Fred and Eve move their belongings into the Rovers, Dev shows Geena the tickets he's booked for their Tobago wedding, and Matt and Maxine call a truce.

E4. Friday, 4th January 2002

Jan 4, 2002 · 24m

Janice can't stop crying. Toyah stays with her comforting her. Rita calls to see Janice and tells her about Len's death and offer to help with the funeral arrangements. Janice is grateful. Tyrone is upset about Dennis and tells Fiz he doesn't want to clock any more cars as Dennis wouldn't have approved. Tyrone is approached by a reporter wanting to talk about Terry and offering cash in return but Tyrone refuses. Fiz is annoyed. Todd and Jason are being supportive to Eileen who is very upset. Les is blaming himself for Dennis's death.

E5. Sunday, 6th January 2002

Jan 6, 2002 · 24m

Toyah is worried that Les might attempt suicide again. Sam has a word with him and Les apologises to Toyah for being so selfish. Dev and Geena invite Geena's mother over to try and iron out their differences. Geena tells her that they are getting married in Tobago and her mother is angry and upset. Fiz has spoken to the reporter from the paper about Terry behind everyone's backs. Vera and Tyrone are furious. Fiz was paid £1,000 for her story. Curly and Emma borrow Norris's cardigan from him thinking that maybe it's Norris's scent that baby Ben likes. Betty complains to Eve about the amount of hours she's working.

E6. Monday, 7th January 2002

Jan 7, 2002 · 24m

Dev and Geena decide to tell everyone that they're getting married in Tobago very soon. Les is threatening to go to Dennis's funeral. Toyah makes him promise to stay away. Janice is in a daze but Rita has organised the food for the funeral and helped with all the arrangements. Eileen decides to attend the funeral and Jason and Todd go with her. Tyrone persuades Fiz to give Vera the money she made from selling Terry's story to help with the legal fees.

E7. Wednesday, 9th January 2002

Jan 9, 2002 · 24m

Vera thanks Fiz for her newspaper article without which Julie Reardon would never have come forward and offered to help. Anita Scott calls round to see Ken and ask him to help her write her memoirs. Ken feels uneasy as she is a bit too familiar. Sunita and Vik organise a surprise hen/stag party for Dev and Geena in the Rovers. They deck the pub out with palm trees and tropical flowers to give a Caribbean theme. Toyah is worried about Janice who is very depressed sorting out Dennis's belongings.

E8. Friday, 11th January 2002

Jan 11, 2002 · 25m

in: 2002 episodes Episode 5193 (11th January 2002) VIEW SOURCE Episode 5193 Episode 5193.jpg Production code P694/5193 ITV transmission date 11th January 2002 (Friday) Script editor Kim Moore Story editor Nick West Story associates Darren Fairhurst Josie Burke Gareth Philips Jane Hudson Mark Bickerton Writer Martin Allen Designer Julian Perkins Director Ian Bevitt Executive Producer Jane Macnaught Navigation Previous episode 9th January 2002 Next episode 13th January 2002 Contents Plot Fred arranges for a sign painter to put Eve's name up over the Rovers' door now the temporary licence has arrived. Unfortunately he puts Betty's name up instead of Eve's by mistake. Eve is furious. Later he changes it to Eve. Dev and Geena set off for the airport on their way to Tobago. Geena's mum turns up to see them off and gives Geena an antique ring to wear. Vera is delighted when there is a knock at the door and it's Terry.

E9. Sunday, 13th January 2002

Jan 13, 2002 · 25m

Terry says an emotional goodbye to Jack and Vera; he's heading back to Huddersfield where he lives now. Geena makes up with Dev and explains to everyone why they haven't gone to Tobago. They start planning a big Easter wedding. Ken apologises to Anita Scott and she accepts. They agree that they will work on her book on her life history together. Fred annoys Eve by giving away free Elliott pies in the Rovers. She bans him from doing it again. Curly, Emma and the baby call in to see Terry. He tells Curly that he feels quite jealous of him. Sam moves in with Vik. He walks into the bathroom when Bobbi is using the shower. Bobbi is embarrassed, Vik is quietly pleased. Gill Gregory calls round to see Geena and Dev. She tells them that she is pleased they changed their minds and pretends that she has changed her opinion of Dev. When Geena is out of the way, she again tells Dev that she will do everything she can to stop him marrying her daughter.

E10. Monday, 14th January 2002

Jan 14, 2002 · 25m

Audrey is worried when she finds out that the investments she made through Richard have dropped almost £6,000. She tells Rita about it and Norris overhears. It's Curly's first day back at work after his paternity leave. He can't stop phoning Emma every ten minutes to check on Ben. Gail and Richard arrive back from visiting Nick in Canada. Tony Lawson turns up at No.8 and has another go at Richard about the money from his mother's estate. Richard threatens him, telling him to stay away. Audrey witnesses their exchange in the street. Karen tells Gill that Dev is a womaniser. Gill again tells Dev that she's only playing along with this wedding as she knows Geena will wise up soon. There's an article written by Anita in "What's on in Weatherfield" which is all about Ken and all very complimentary. Norris tells Audrey about Emily's dealings with Richard. Audrey gets increasingly concerned. Deirdre is feeling very neglected as all Ken is interested in is helping Anita with her memoirs.

E11. Wednesday, 16th January 2002

Jan 16, 2002 · 25m

Deirdre suggests to Ken they go into town for lunch. He says he can't as Anita is coming round. Deirdre feels very put out. Audrey tries to tackle Richard about her financial statement which says that she's £6,000 down. Richard becomes evasive and says he's too busy to talk. Matt is trying to drum up some interest for the blood donor unit which is visiting next week. Emma is finding being stuck on her own all day with Ben a bit frustrating. She and Curly decide to go out for a drink, leaving Maxine babysitting. They're only gone five minutes when they realise they're missing Ben so they go home again. Ken and Anita work on her book. Ken finds Anita's life fascinating. Karen tells Gill that she needs to catch Dev with another woman in order to put Geena off him. Gill tells Karen she wants to set Dev up and asks Karen if she would be prepared to seduce him. Gail asks Richard to move in with her. Richard says he won't move in until they're married and proposes to Gail. She accepts.

E12. Friday, 18th January 2002

Jan 18, 2002 · 25m

Gail and Richard tell Sarah, David and Audrey that they're engaged. Sarah and David are fine about it but Audrey isn't happy. Karen tells Steve what Geena's mother asked her to do. Steve is amazed. Gill approaches Karen again and this time offers her money to seduce Dev. Sunita invites Duggie round for dinner and they end up in bed. Audrey is furious that Richard still seems to be avoiding discussing the money she's lost. Audrey goes to see Gail and airs her doubts about Richard and tells her not to rush into marriage. She and Gail have a row. Karen and Geena have a huge row about Dev. Later Karen sees Geena's mum and tells her that she will seduce Dev and that the wedding will definitely be off by the time she's finished.

E13. Sunday, 20th January 2002

Jan 20, 2002 · 25m

Audrey shows her investment statement to Ken who tells her that Richard's advice looks to be all above board. Audrey apologises to both Richard and Gail but later tells Gail that she still doesn't trust him. Karen tells Steve that she's going to go ahead with Gill's plan and try to seduce Dev. Steve tells her not to but she ignores him. Sunita tells the girls what a great night of sex she had with Duggie. Karen starts making moves on Dev but he just looks confused. Ken goes to Anita's house to work on the next chapter of her book with her. They drink several bottles of wine and he confides in her that his relationship with Deirdre has become stale. Ken decides to stay the night at Anita's. He phones Deirdre to tell her but she's not bothered. Sunita arranges to go out with Duggie again. Duggie is delighted.

E14. Monday, 21st January 2002

Jan 21, 2002 · 25m

A mobile blood bank arrives on Rosamund Street and Eve's offer of a free pint at the Rovers for the donors generates interest. Matt faints at the sight of his own blood. Karen and Gill's plan to set up Dev is on for that evening. Ken arrives home after spending the night at Anita's house and the atmosphere is awkward. Duggie arranges another date with Sunita while bonding with Richard after they give blood together. As they share a pint, Richard highlights a business opportunity that interests Duggie. David tells Martin that he's fine over Gail's decision to marry Richard. Karen's plan to seduce Dev is not going to plan and with Gill and Geena arriving back at the flat she takes the last resort by taking off her top and pulling Dev on top of her. On cue Geena and Gill walk through the door. Geena is gobsmacked to see them together. She ignores Dev's pleas as Gill comforts her.

E15. Wednesday, 23rd January 2002

Jan 23, 2002 · 25m

Blanche suggests to Deirdre that she should have a romantic evening in with Ken. Deirdre is uncomfortable with the idea. Dev confronts Karen as to why she would try and split him and Geena up. Dev accuses Steve of being in on the plot, but Steve lies to cover Karen's back. Duggie and Richard visit a property inherited by Richard from a client. Richard already has plans, and he shows them to Duggie. They talk about converting the property into three luxury flats, and continue to bond.

E16. Friday, 25th January 2002

Jan 25, 2002 · 25m

Frustrated with life, Deirdre gets annoyed with Ken who is feeling the strain of their relationship. Roy discloses that he suffers from SAD and has a light box in the cafe. Duggie hands Richard the figures on the property development. Gail warns Richard about Duggie. After being told everything by Geena, Eve warns Karen not to step out of line again. With Richard feeling that costs are too high, Duggie proposes a deal and they become business partners. They arrange a foursome lunch date with Sunita and Gail to celebrate. Ken pours his feelings out to Anita who sympathises with him. Steve takes the weekend off work and arranges to go with Karen to Leeds. Blanche suggests to Deirdre that Ken may be having an affair with Anita. After a few drinks, Anita makes a pass at Ken who pulls away and leaves.

E17. Sunday, 27th January 2002

Jan 27, 2002 · 25m

Gail and Richard decide to cook for their guests, Duggie and Sunita, rather than go out. Gail feels uncomfortable about the lunch date. Ken struggles to arrange quality time with Deirdre who doesn't want to be pinned down. Hazel Wilding calls on Vik's services once more. After a busy afternoon shopping she enquires about his life and they arrange to do it again. Anita has a private word with Deirdre about her problems with Ken who inadvertently interrupts them. Deirdre becomes annoyed and Ken tells Anita to leave while ending their working relationship. The meal at No.8 goes well, even with Gail questioning Duggie about his work on the medical centre. Ken tells Deirdre that he doesn't want Anita and feels his future is with her. They embrace. Duggie reveals to Sunita that he thinks Richard is out of his depth and that he's set to make a killing.

E18. Monday, 28th January 2002

Jan 28, 2002 · 25m

Duggie and his builders start work on Richard's house. Richard pops in to meet the men and see how it's going. Duggie instructs Dave Turner, who's in charge to put all the whistles and bells into the flats so they look great but to skimp on anything the client can't see. Toyah finds out from her aunt Janet that Janice has moved to Sheffield. Toyah goes to find her and tries to persuade her to come home but Janice is adamant she needs to start afresh. Peter cooks a meal for Shelley and she discovers he's a fantastic cook - he learnt in the navy. Karen feels uncomfortable in the Rovers. She feels sure that everybody is talking about her and laughing at her. Later she tells Steve she wants to move away from the street. Steve is nonplussed. Vik goes to collect Hazel Wilding from The Abbey Hotel. She is waiting for him in some sexy lingerie and with a bottle of champagne. They have sex and Vikram can't believe his luck, even when he emerges to find his cab clamped.

E19. Wednesday, 30th January 2002

Jan 30, 2002 · 25m

Shelley wants to move in with Peter and after telling this to Eve and Betty, Eve has a word in Peter's ear. Shelley gets upset with Eve but Peter reveals that he wanted to ask Shelley to move in anyway. Karen tells Steve that she wants to leave the street. Toyah is worried about telling Les that Janice intends to stay in Sheffield. Sam feels put out when his offer of support is rejected. Dev tells Richard that Duggie is not as sharp as he thinks he is. Richard checks on the conversion site and they later discuss marketing drives for the four luxury apartments. Jason is fuming with Steve regarding the sale of what he considers his house.

E20. Friday, 1st February 2002

Feb 1, 2002 · 25m

Sam is getting more and more depressed as Toyah seems to be ignoring him. Toyah tells him that she's sick of him following her about. Sam's gutted. Karl Harper tells Tyrone that he wants him to steal an MOT certificate from the garage for one of his cars. Tyrone tries to refuse but Karl threatens him. Duggie tells Sunita that he's taking her away for Valentine's Day to Blackpool. Sunita is delighted. Shelley moves into Peter's flat. They are both really happy. Karen sees Steve talking to Duggie and thinks that he's doing as she asked and putting their names down for one of the new flats. She shows off to everyone saying that she's moving up in the world. Steve realises that Karen has got the wrong end of the stick. He daren't tell her so instead phones his mum and arranges to buy No.11 from her and surprise Karen. Steve tells Karen of his plans. Karen is furious and says she'd rather sleep on the streets than in No.11.

E21. Sunday, 3rd February 2002

Feb 3, 2002 · 25m

Karen and Steve have a major row. Karen refuses to move into No.11 and Steve storms off. Rita is fed up with the noise from their flat and goes to see what's going on. She finds Karen in tears. Rita calms Karen down and the two of them start to bond. Rita gets her to change her mind about No.11. Karl Harper pays Tyrone £100 for a blank MOT certificate. Tyrone is worried as the certificate has the garage's address on it. Vik picks up a fare from Bagley Drive and it turns out to be Hazel Wilding and her husband John. Hazel tells Vik she'll call him but he tells her not to as he feels the situation is getting too complicated.

E22. Monday, 4th February 2002

Feb 4, 2002 · 25m

Les tells Sam that he shouldn't just accept that that Toyah has dumped him. Richard wants to go and look at the conversion again. Duggie is not happy that he is continually watching the men at work. When Richard leaves, Duggie rings through to Dave Turner to tell him to get the men looking busy. Shelley invites Toyah and Sam, Roy and Hayley to her flat-warming party. Toyah says she has split from Sam but will still come. Roy declines for himself and Hayley explaining that parties aren't "their thing". Richard arrives at the house and is suspicious as a lot of the fittings have been taken apart. Peter invites Sam to the party by mistake. Toyah and Sam are given advice by many different people to get them back together. Hayley is annoyed that Roy has turned down the invitation to the party. She wants to go. Richard tells Gail that he thinks they are gutting the house unnecessarily. However he is not sure if he is right.

E23. Wednesday, 6th February 2002

Feb 6, 2002 · 25m

Gail insists that Richard takes her to the house conversion to show her round. They discover Duggie's lifeless body. Richard, feigning to be as shocked as Gail, starts to call an ambulance when she makes it clear that Duggie is dead; they instead call the police as Gail is unable to find a pulse. Fiz tells the factory girls that they failed to win on the hospital lottery. Karen is suspicious when Fiz says she's thrown the ticket away. Toyah goes to visit Janice in Sheffield and pours her heart out about Sam and how guilty she's feeling. Janice comforts her. Karl Harper threatens Tyrone again and gets another five MOT certificates out of him. Tyrone is worried sick that Kevin will find out. He gives the £500 which Karl pays him to Fiz as he wants nothing to do with the "dirty" money. Gail and Richard tell Roy and Les about Duggie's death when they stop for a cup of tea in the cafe.

E24. Friday, 8th February 2002

Feb 8, 2002 · 25m

Fiz has bought herself a gold necklace with Tyrone's money. Karen is convinced she's bought it out of the lottery winnings. The police question Richard and Gail about Duggie. They're pretty certain that his death was an accident. Richard is relieved. Sam has a go at Toyah and then regrets it. He and Toyah apologise to each other but Sam realises that it's over. Sunita and Shelley contact Duggie's son Tom via email. He asks them to sort out Duggie's belongings which they do. Sunita tells Richard that Duggie has some money stashed in the flat and asks him what she should do with it when she finds it. Richard advises her to hand it over to Duggie's solicitor. Janice tells Toyah that she's thinking of moving back to Weatherfield to be near her. Hazel Wilding requests Vik's taxi again but Vik refuses to go. Steve goes instead. Tyrone can't live with the guilt any more and confesses to Kevin about the MOT certificates. Kevin is furious and fires him.

E25. Sunday, 10th February 2002

Feb 10, 2002 · 25m

Fiz is upset that the factory girls aren't speaking to her as they're convinced she's stolen their winnings. Kevin is short-tempered with Sam. Molly gently reminds Kevin that Sam is his only mechanic now that Tyrone has been fired. Peter and Shelley have Ken and Deirdre round for lunch. Shelley is still very upset over Duggie. Peter accuses her of being too upset and asks if they were lovers. Shelley is very offended and threatens to leave. Peter apologises. Tyrone tries to talk Kevin into giving him his job back but with no luck. Fiz finds the lottery ticket and the factory girls have to apologise to her. Janice moves back to the street. Vera goes to see Kevin about Tyrone. Karl Harper turns up and Kevin and Vera tell him what they think of him. Karl threatens to set his heavies on them.

E26. Monday, 11th February 2002

Feb 11, 2002 · 25m

Richard is guilt-ridden over Duggie's death. He can't sleep and he's not eating. Gail is worried. Janice is staying with Karen and Steve temporarily. She and Toyah are looking for a flat together. They are dreading telling Les that Toyah will be moving out. Peter is depressed as today is the anniversary of Susan's death. Shelley helps him through it. Tyrone has no luck finding a job. Kevin agrees to give him a reference at Molly's suggestion but only because Tyrone knows about his scam with Alan Rush. Janice gets her job back at the factory. Hazel Wilding asks for Vik to pick her up at 4.00pm but he sends Vernon Bradshaw instead. Richard asks Steve if he would take over from Duggie and look after the building of the flats but Steve refuses. The police phone Richard and Gail and request that they attend the inquest into Duggie's death. Richard is scared.

E27. Wednesday, 13th February 2002

Feb 13, 2002 · 25m

Richard manages to persuade Steve to agree to take on the job of consultant overseeing the house conversion. Steve agrees in return for a one-off fee plus first option on one of the flats at 7% less than valuation. Richard and Gail attend Duggie's inquest. The result is accidental death. Ken tells Deirdre that he's thinking of going back to teaching. Vik goes to see Hazel Wilding. They talk at length, no sex, but when Vik leaves it's obvious they both still want each other. Deirdre buys a Valentine's card for Ken at Blanche's insistence. Kevin relents under pressure from Molly and gives Tyrone his job back. Janice and Toyah are considering renting Duggie's old flat on Victoria Street. Gail asks David and Sarah if they mind if Richard moves in with them. They are fairly indifferent and say they don't mind.

E28. Friday, 15th February 2002

Feb 15, 2002 · 25m

Matt and Charlie make last-minute arrangements for their skiing holiday. They decide to leave their house keys with Gail. Peter buys Shelley a Valentine's card and is disappointed when he doesn't get one from her. Ken and Deirdre exchange Valentine's cards. To their amazement Blanche also receives one which she later tells them is from a man called Archie whom she meets at the cemetery. Vik decides that he's going to go on seeing Hazel Wilding come hell or high water and he tells Steve. Vik goes to see Hazel. They talk and agree that they both want an affair. Duggie's funeral takes place. None of his family are present. Shelley tells Sunita, Audrey, Betty, Gail and Richard that Tom doesn't want to come back to Weatherfield and will be able to collect money from his father's estate from anywhere in the world. Fred makes a speech. Mike announces that it's his sixtieth birthday. Deirdre decides to organise a surprise belated party for him. Ken asks her to arrange it for Sunday.

E29. Sunday, 17th February 2002

Feb 17, 2002 · 25m

Shelley lightheartedly accuses Peter of being a neatness freak. Peter blames the navy. They share a laugh. Gail is having a sort out making room for Richard moving in. She accuses David of throwing away her Blue Peter Annual signed by Valerie Singleton. Richard turns up with a new people carrier car and says that Gail can have his old car and some driving lessons. Ken and Deirdre throw a surprise party for Mike's sixtieth birthday at No.1. Mike is pleased and flattered and delighted that Ken has brought Adam down from Scotland for the occasion. Blanche introduces her boyfriend, undertaker Archie Shuttleworth, to everyone. Adam confides in Emily that he misses his mum. Emily sings to him a song that her mother used to sing to her.

E30. Monday, 18th February 2002

Feb 18, 2002 · 25m

Janice and Toyah decide to rent Duggie's old flat. Toyah breaks the news to Les who hides his grief and says he's pleased for her. Bobbi starts planning for Vik's birthday. Jason is fed up as Maria spends all her time swotting for her hairdressing exams. Candice again forces Sarah to use the keys to No.6 on the pretence of feeding the Ramsdens' fish. While they are there Todd and Jason turn up. Candice starts helping herself to the drinks cabinet. Sarah is really worried; the place soon looks like a bomb site. Ken goes for his interview for the supply teaching job. He is successful and they tell him he can start next week. Deirdre feels both pleased and jealous at the same time. Unbeknown to Sarah, Candice gets Jason to get a copy of the Ramsdens' keys made. Vik receives a call from Hazel and they arrange to meet again. Gail realises something is going on when she can't find the keys. She and Richard go round to No.6 and see the mess. Gail is furious with Sarah.