Seasons & episodes

Jimmy has an unexpected visit from his wife, and she reinforces what Lindsey has said, making him feel even more low. Tim makes his feelings clear, but Sammy still doesn't get it.

Jimmy can only watch his daughter's wedding from a safe distance. Julia plans to show Cyril how discreet she can be by following him. Mike's band practice is interrupted by Tina's boyfriend, whose face is familiar.......

Mike prepares for a race, and Max prepares Patricia's breakfast. Tim tries to convince Sammy that it's all over between them, but will having a bucket of water thrown over her help to make her understand?

The Dixons are in a racing and betting mood. Father Derek visits Margaret again.

Sammy resorts to desperate tactics to get Tim back, but can he overcome them? Barry becomes the owner of the new shops, and gives Max something to think about. Jacqui's interference in the race causes a terrible accident.

Mike's injuries are worse than he imagined, and eventually he has to reveal what really happened. Max becomes desperate and puts on a good show, but will it be enough?

Sammy is in shock over Tim, but things are worse for the Dixons in the aftermath of Mike's car crash. Max resolves to change his attitude, but has he left it too late?

Patricia plans to take the London job, but can Max talk her around at the last minute? Barry decides to make life even more unbearable for Sue, and Jimmy carries on regardless.

Jimmy shocks Sinbad by revealing the lengths he is prepared to go to. Ron negotiates with Barry for one of the shop units.

Julia is surprised by who she meets at Cyril's wife's graveside. DD tries to persuade Barry to co-operate. Margaret and Derek have a mysterious meeting arranged, and Gemma has more than one birthday cake.

Ron and Max discover that the wall has disappeared, but will they find out who was responsible? An invasion of nits brings an outbreak of itching.

Frank disturbs Sue and Terry's reconciliation. Ron wonders whether to tell Charlie what is going on. Patricia tries to find out tactfully whether the Johnsons are responsible for Thomas's headlice.

Ron is not at all impressed when DD reveals her "little" secret. Geoff tells Paula where he is going. Mike makes some decisions.

There is no sign of Ron, and Jimmy is offered another "job". Patricia feels foolish when the source of the nits is revealed. Chrissy takes control of a young teacher's chaotic class, but will Frank be interested?

Patricia comes home to find the previous Mrs Farnham chatting away to Margaret. Ron is adamant that Maria is not welcome in his house until her affair is over. Owen comes round to visit Sammy and apologise for Grace's behaviour. Sinbad goes out to collect chickens.

Sinbad has got the goods for Ron, but they're not quite what he expected. Terry and Mick's latest business plans are frustrated. Frank is surprised to learn that Sammy is seeing Owen again. Chrissy finds it hard to watch Geoff leave for Torquay.

Sammy has a devious plan to seduce Owen. Julia confronts Cyril, and he makes a full confession. Arthur's visit to Diana turns into a full-scale police operation.

Ron discovers that his chickens have escaped. Rod interrogates Arthur at the police station. DD wonders why Julia has been asking strange questions about Cyril. Mike is concerned that Jacqui fancies Keith.

Gemma still hasn't been found, and Josie blames Mick for leaving her unaccompanied. Jacqui takes part in the swimming trials, but will her times be good enough to take her to Holland?

There is good news at last for the Johnsons. Max and Patricia decide to get away from it all. Rod wants to tell Diana's father that he is a policeman.

Terry and Sue's anniversary ends disastrously. Frank prepares to go to visit Geoff, but then he has a slight problem regarding his car.

Diana and Rod invites Diana's father to dinner, so that they can reveal their plans and, more importantly, what Rod does for a living. But who will announce their engagement first? Sue needs a comforting ear, and gets it from an unexpected source.

Barry continues to support Sue, but takes advantage when she gets drunk. Rod is determined to find out why Diana's father dislikes policemen do much.

Ron Dixon shows his true racist colours. Barry doesn't give up, and although Sue is full of remorse, he just rubs salt in the wound. Frank discovers a Japanese temple in his front room.