Seasons & episodes

Bobby feels that there are things to be cleared up between him and Sheila - but she disagrees.

Nick discovers that Ruth has disobeyed him. Tony has an announcement to make about his future. Matty does nothing to improve his situation with the police

Following their investigation, the police believe they now have enough evidence to make an arrest.

Matty is questioned by the police and encouraged to admit that he is the rapist. Bobby tries to return to work, but is prevented from doing so by George.

A confession convinces the police that they have found the guilty man, while Harry tries to discover the identity of the victim. Billy finds himself locked out, Paul finds himself with a bicycle he can't ride, and Teresa decides there is only one solution for her problems.

At Teresa's funeral, Matty's family blame him for her death. Adam teaches Paul to ride his bicycle. Sandra fails to convince a reporter to cover her story, and Tracy is too fully clothed to interest him either.

Bobby returns to his work, and conflict with George. Harry decides that it is time to raise the rents payable by his tenants.......including Ralph. Karen confides in Sandra that she plans to move in with Guy.

Paul thinks he has found a way of blocking the dangerous road legally, but it leads to him spending time in a police cell and losing his bike. Sheila believes the rape has left her with more than memories.

Sheila has some relieving news, Rod receives his "O" Level results, Doreen holds a clothes party, and Annabelle has her interview.

Annabelle and Paul meet Gordon's friend, but are they right to be optimistic? Charlie is behaving suspiciously. Guy finds accomodation for himself and Karen.

Ruth discovers where Charlie is. Kathleen's aggressiveness could jeopardise the road safety campaign. Terry warns Pat that he could be in trouble if he sees Andrea again.

When Carol discovers that Gordon is gay, she refuses to go on working for Annabelle. Karen and Guy have a row. Heather is back from Hong Kong, and her first visitor is Charlie. Nick throws him out.

When Andrea calls, Terry locks Pat out in the cold with only his pants to keep him warm, and his appeals to Heather for help lead to her discovering that Nick has lied to her. Ruth has tea at the Corkhills', and Paul and Annabelle meet Chris.

While Pat is with Andrea, her husband turns up, and Terry has to distract him. Harry challenges Paul to a race. Sandra is determined that Pat is not going to force her out of the house.

Sandra disapproves when Pat continues to see Andrea. Billy has a narrow escape from a serious accident at work. Harry and Paul's race to Delamere Forest ends in a draw.

Nick and Charlie have a brush with the law. Dr. Hurrell returns to say goodbye to Sandra and stays overnight. After Damon catches them in bed together, Karen and Guy go to view a flat. Damon meets a girl.

Gordon is appearing in a television interview, and Paul and Annabelle try to ensure that none of the neighbours watch it.

Karen tells Sandra she plans to move in with Guy. When Sally comes to stay, Harry wants Ralph to give up his bed. A mix-up by the paper boy causes Billy to discover that Gordon is gay.

Bobby and Sheila go to tea with Guy and Karen, and Bobby ruins everything with one remark. Heather is being tormented by Nick and Charlie's behaviour.

Ruth seems to know more about Nick than Heather does. Gail plans to have sex with Damon in a hotel room, but there's a man in the bath. Sandra leaves the close with Tony.

Terry has a small problem with the rent. Damon has to run to catch Gail. Harry buys a huge teddy, but no one seems interested in knowing why. Ruth is forced to reveal the horrifying truth about Nick to Heather.

Harry insists on helping to select a new flatmate for Pat and Terry.

Nick has some hard choices to make. Sheila tells Damon he can leave her alone in the house, but a salesman calls and unwittingly reminds her of the rape.

Annabelle begins her training to be a magistrate and isn't very successful. Pat wonders why Gill keeps staring at him. When Bobby comes home, he finds that Gail has taken over.