Seasons & episodes

Rod tells Diana a cover story, but she isn't deterred. Frank returns home, and Katie can't stand Growler being so nice. Margaret can't get the Farnhams to confirm her holiday dates.

Max makes a deal with Margaret in order to force her to change her night off. The Dixons have breakfast. Rod and Tommo identify the thief at the supermarket.

When Mike explains his reasons for attacking Sinnott, his actions seem more justified. Sinbad plans to sell pieces of the Berlin Wall. Rod and Julia each have very different plans.

A "For Sale" sign goes up outside the Sullivans', but a knight in shining armour may yet help them out. Mick has to see Leo's teacher about his refusal to play the King in the school play. Rod and Tommo find out more about the dog-fight.

Max receives messages for Ron on his fax machine. Barry makes Tracy a generous offer. Josie suggests that Margaret makes a decision, and it isn't one that pleases Patricia. Jacqui's swimming trial times aren't good enough.

There is a surprising Christmas card for Chrissy. Terry and Sue must decide whether to accept a loan from Barry. Margaret tells Patricia about the bet she made with Max. Carl and Mike discover that the scrapyard has some unexpected guards. Mick takes the law into his own hands.

Mick is concerned when the police telephone him about "unreasonable force". Ron installs his Christmas lights, Katie's wings are drooping, and Sinbad and Jimmy have to think of two or "tree" ways to repay Max.

Ron discovers that his father has gone missing. Tracy sneaks out of the house for a good reason in the early morning. Max discovers that someone has stolen his sleigh. Barry's business partners visit to check up on him, but he outsmarts them.

Nikki is sacked, an official complaint is lodged against Mick, and there is a case of mistaken identity, which leads to a kidnapping.......

Grandad Dixon makes a grand entrance. Katie and Siobhan's dancing is a great success, which is more than can be said for Sinbad's pre-Christmas special.

It is Christmas Day on the Close, and there is no power. Julia discovers that the Corkhills have gone to Basingstoke, the Rogers family wonder whether Frank will be home for Christmas, and Terry hears something that makes him think. Max has an extravagant Christmas present for Patricia, and Ron needs a favour.

A shock awaits Ron and DD when they return from the cash-and-carry. Barry will not allow mild hypothermia to prevent him from getting even with the Fishers.

On New Year's Eve, Rod finally discovers the venue for the dog fight, Mike's behaviour disgusts Jacqui, Julia has two men fighting over her, Jimmy plans a new venture, and the Farnhams are mistaken for Princess Diana and a bouncer.

Julia is not pleased to find that Jack and Cyril have become buddies. Mike can't remember what happened the previous night.

Patricia asks Sue to baby-sit. Diana is annoyed to find that Rod has been systematically lying to her. Julia discovers that she has been stood up in a big way.

Rod tries to make amends with Diana. Tony and his friends' plans to watch an erotic video are thwarted when the police call with news that Mike and Jacqui have been arrested, so they have to find someone to give them a lift. Katie is interested in Sammy's love life.

Ron is convinced that designer-violence videos are responsible for Mike and Jacqui's dabbling with drugs, but DD disagrees when she finds out their true motives.

Tony is grounded when Ron finds Maria's missing erotic video. Chrissy arranges a dinner-date, but with which Gina? Rod has a meal with Diana and her father, and Margaret returns from Oldham.

Sammy is being evasive about her new boyfriend, while Margaret has other things on her mind. Mick takes drastic action when he receives the credit card bill.

Leo is winning friends based on Mick's actions, but Mick isn't sure that it's something to be proud of. Chrissy is not surprised when Frank develops a cold a few days before they are due to meet Gina. Max wants to be on time for his interview, but can he persuade Margaret to iron his shirt?

Frank and Chrissy are off on the dreaded dinner-date. More bills arrive for the Johnsons. Patricia tries to make toxic waste sexy. Mike worries that his involvement in Sinnott's attempt to fly will be discovered.

The proposed footpath is causing conflicton the Close, as some are opposed and others see opportunities. Margaret's work-to-rule is beginning to have an effect on the Farnham household.

Mick's prospects in court don't look good, and his debts continue to mount. Ron makes progress in his bid to acquire a shop. Terry is worried that Sue is buying clothes on credit, and Jimmy and Sinbad go flat-hunting.

Ron capitalises on his deal with Jed Smith, and looks forward to owning a business on the new parade.