Seasons & episodes

A letter sends Niamh to the end of her tether. Jimmy and Lindsey need to dispose of something without arousing suspicion, and Ron finds something very puzzling among Max's belongings.

Jimmy advises Peter to forget the past, Greg takes pity on Susannah, Tim has plans for the garage, and Ron is determined to get to the bottom of Jacqui's involvement with the Farnhams.

Max discovers that hell hath no fury like a Susannah scorned. Emily suffers an injury, and Jacqui is forced to reveal the truth about her surrogacy deal with the Farnhams - but how will Ron react to her news?

Ron is determined to tell DD that she has a grandson, but Anthea disagrees. News of the surrogacy deal spreads, Peter is given the cold shoulder, and a knight in shining armour comes to Katie's rescue.

Ron is determined to gain access to his grandson. Joey makes a confession to Luke. Benny continues to take advantage, Katie receives surprising news, and an oddly familiar voice is heard in "Bar Brookie".

Ron gets into hot water when he leaps to Mike's defence, as Anthea has some devastating news for him. Joey is offered a helping hand, and Benny clashes with Luke.

It looks as if Mike, Jacqui and Megan must learn the truth about Ron and Anthea's past. Luke sets his sights on Nikki, Tim is dressed to impress, and Benny wants to make a deal.

Megan wants nothing to do with Ron. Joey's finances may be in a worse state than he is admitting. Mick meets the mother of one of Gemma's new friends, and there may be more than friendship between Greg and Susannah.

The architects have some news for Jacqui. Sinbad makes a discovery. Anthea tries to explain to Megan, and Mick and Jo are caught together in a compromising position.

When Nikki is sick in Joey's taxi, Greg makes her clean it up. Lindsey is determined to show Jacqui who is in charge. Anthea has a proposal for Ron.

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In a special extended 71-minute episode, Leo invites the neighbours to a party, Nikki wakes up in the morning with major regrets and memory loss, Bev adopts desperate tactics to convince Ron to help her, and Joey is driven to drink by being blackmailed.

Bev is determined to spoil Ron's relationship with Anthea, and Susannah joins the Dixons for dinner, while Christmas is a time of uncertainty for the Corkhills and great distress for the Shadwicks.

Tension begins to gnaw at Greg and Jason. The male party guests are questioned at the police station. Anthea wants Ron to come to bed, but has he chosen between the women in his life?

Ryan receives some shocking news. Margi realises that the future is going to be very different. Ron begins to regret his fling with Bev, and Jacqui prepares for the launch of the "Millennium Club".

Ryan decides to confront Nikki, Niamh's new year is not very happy, Mick sees in the new year with a kiss, and Jacqui, Susannah and Lindsey launch their new venture.

Rachel and Katie convince themselves that they know who the rapist is. Jacqui has a bad day, and Joey appears in court - with Benny not far away.

Bev does not plan to give up easily on Ron, Susannah takes on Katrina as a full-time nanny. There is a shock in store for Gemma, and some terrible news for Jimmy.

Bev is missing Josh, Jacqui tells Luke his services will no longer be required, Jimmy pays an emotional tribute to Susan, and Sinbad returns to the Close with some news for Mick.

Lindsey discovers where Peter is. DS Rose is determined to find Luke guilty. Nikki provides a shoulder to cry on, and Margi makes an emotional revelation.

Jackie tries to ease the pain of the betrayal felt by Lindsey. Some old wounds are reopened, as skeletons emerge from the Musgroves' closet.

Jason's threats against Luke terrify Niamh. Lindsey vows that a broken heart will not stop her from following her dream. Gemma finds someone to blame for her misery. When Mike throws Bev out, she needs to convince Ron to take her in.

Sinbad has a hard decision to make. Niamh's domestic problems spread to her work. Anthea's resentment towards Bev grows, and Greg finds himself in a totally unexpected position.

Sinbad reaps his reward for showing sympathy to the Musgroves. Nikki decides to face the world, but is she really ready? Susannah's life changes dramatically, Jackie feels threatened by Karen, and Luke considers leaving Liverpool.