Seasons & episodes

New Year's Day is sad and sombre for the Dixon family. Barry is surprised when he wakes up next to a child. Patricia tells Margaret why she is so scared.

Fran plays her trump card, but how will Barry react? Mick comes home early and finds more babysitters than he expected. Ron is taken for a ride by a man on crutches. Max dashes to the hospital to be with Patricia.

Patricia tries to put on a brave face, but can't quite manage it. Barry doesn't want to remain in a weak position for long. Ron refuses to accept responsibility for losing Mike's keyboard. Barbara intends to make her presence felt at the school.

Julia and the Dixons go to Cyril's funeral. Just as Patricia prepares to go into hospital, Susannah arrives to offer her support, but it isn't altogether appreciated.

DD confides in Ron about what she has discovered, but he is not really interested. When Mike's allegation is confirmed, Julia is sacked. Patricia is to have an operation, but will Max be able to give her the support she needs?

Barry's attraction to Angela grows, as does Terry's hatred of Graeme. Derek has a chat with Father Thornton, but is left none the wiser. Jackie and Julia confront Mike about the stolen money. Sinbad checks his birth certificate for endorsements.

Terry is in court on the first day of Graeme's trial. Barry's hot date has an unexpected outcome. Mike takes a keen interest in medals. Max is annoyed when Susannah introduces herself to the new neighbours.

Terry loses his temper in court. Sinbad wonders to whom his mother could have been devoted. Margaret is surprised to find Susannah helping Max out around the house.

Terry and Fran are questioned by the defence counsel. Derek has some bad news for Margaret. Patricia comes home.

Patricia discovers that some things have been moved around in her absence. In a fight between Ron and Mike, John manages to come off worst. The trial nears its conclusion.

John has a few problems at Burns Night down at the Legion, where Julia embarrasses Ron after having too much to drink. Patricia invites Susannah over to thank her for her help and to tell her that they no longer need it.

Marcia pays another visit to the woman believed to be Sinbad's sister, and this time she has a different story to tell. DD is concerned about Mike, even if Ron isn't. Lindsey has some news for Jimmy and Jackie.

Fran is so annoyed that Barry is going out with Angela that she tells Terry his secret. Patricia decides to make a will, and tries to persuade Max to do the same. Ron apologises to Julia, and Katie has a new friend who may lead her into trouble.

Patricia is determined to get on with her life without the presence of Susannah, but Max's ex-wife has her own ideas. Terry and Barry have a confrontation over Fran, and the situation turns ugly.

Sinbad is excited about finding his mother. Barry pushes Fran into a corner. Just as Jimmy is about to move back in with Jackie, Little Jimmy turns up with an ultimatum.

Fran has only one choice left. Sinbad is hopeful, but may be too optimistic. Jackie thinks Jimmy is trying to back out of moving back in with her.

Leanne arranges a party at Katie's while Frank is away for the weekend, but Barbara puts a stop to it. Marcia thinks she has been told the truth about Ruth and Sinbad at last. Max and Patricia face an emotional situation together.

Katie is worried that Frank will find out what happened while he was away for the weekend. Terry considers opening a pizza parlour, but Jimmy's hopes of getting back with Jackie are fading.

Jackie has had enough, and won't take any more nonsense. Mick resents the Christies' interference. Owen has to do some covering up for Katie and Leanne. The Harrisons are visited by a distraught businessman.

Marcia and Sinbad are in for a double shock. Frank is annoyed to find out that Katie, Owen and Katie's deputy headmistress have all lied to him. John discovers too late who he has let into his house, and that living next door to a policeman isn't going to help him with his latest problem.

Sinbad tracks Ruth down at the library where she works, and invites her to his wedding. Although they are able to retrieve their furniture, Barbara is not convinced that the Harrisons' problems are over. Ellis regrets making a snide comment. Katie tells Leanne she is leaving home.

Terry receives a letter that was written by Graeme before his death. John tries to win a motorbike. Eliis is suspicious of Ben and Rachel.

John and Barbara are ready to leave for Spain, but there is a last-minute hitch. Owen is made redundant, and has some explaining to do. Mick loses something very important. Men are queueing up to take Jackie Corkhill to the Revival Night.

The Harrisons' two-and-a-half hour holiday causes gossip. Jimmy moves back in with Jackie, and Little Jimmy says he's moving out. Mick goes to Wales in search of his lost property. Owen makes vegetable moussaka for his parents, and asks Frank to lie to them.