Seasons & episodes

On New Year's Day, Tracy is suspicious of Brian and Joe, Marcia tells Sinbad what she has seen, and Patricia sacks Anna.

Peter can't cope with Anna's romantic advances. Fran refuses to allow Barry to see his son. DD tries to make Leanne consider the options she faces.

A big event is arranged for the residents of the Close. John is not impressed when he returns and finds that Anna has moved in with Peter. Ron is not the only one who wants the vacant shop.

It is the final day of the trial. Marianne has some news for Ellis about their wedding plans.

The verdict is reached, and Jimmy is out for revenge. Ron discovers that DD is opening a florists' next door to the Trading Post. Sinbad has to choose a best man. Max brings Jean back from Spain, but David is determined to be somewhere else.

Barry tries to ensure that Jimmy doesn't do anything stupid. Sinbad seems to have lost his mother again. Patricia tries to resolve the conflict betwwen David and Jean, and Derek runs out of toilet paper.

There is a shock from the past for Patricia, while DD reveals the truth about Derek's Romanian job to Margaret. Diana steals some scissors from Tracy's salon, but it's not her hair that she plans to cut.

Peter is upset about Diana's attempt to commit suicide in his bathroom. Sinbad has too many best men. Patricia is reluctant to let David teach Margaret to drive.

Leanne has an abortion. Peter talks to Tracy about Diana. Terry asks Fran to move in with him. Margaret has her first driving lesson in Max's car, and crashes it.

Leanne's parents find out about her abortion, and are not pleased. Sinbad's surplus of best men shows no sign of abating. Max may have found a buyer for David and Jean's Spanish apartment, but Patricia is not pleased at the price.

DD tries to explain and justify her actions to Mrs Powell. Patricia talks to David about his affair. Several people consider offering Margaret the money she needs to go to Romania, and the best men find out about each other.

Tracy convinces Diana that she needs help, and takes her to see a psychiatrist. DD does not intend to apologise to anyone for her involvement in Leanne's abortion. Derek disturbs Patricia while she is meeting a potential client.

Barry snatches his child, and Margaret puts on a brave face about Romania. Ron drops Lyn in it with Frank by revealing that she was involved with Leanne's abortion.

Peter feels more guilty, and Fran gets Steven back. Max and Ron both plan leaving parties for Margaret and Derek, and neither of them want to give way to the other.

Margaret and Derek have their farewell party. Terry realises how he can help Fran. Marianne is annoyed when Ellis makes some decisions without consulting her.

Terry takes drastic action to prevent Barry from gaining access to Steven. Everyone waves farewell to Margaret and Derek, but it is not too late for a last-minute change of plan.

It is an emotionally charged night for the stags and hens. Frank suggests that Lyn moves in with him.

Margaret reappears, but doesn't want to talk to DD. The Crosbies may have found somewhere to settle.

Sinbad goes against Marcia's wishes by telling Marianne what Mick has said about her. There are mysterious new occupants at number 10. Margaret receives a message from Derek.

Sinbad makes a big decision, and Mick seizes his last chance.

When the bride is late for the wedding, Ellis is concerned, but Mick is hopeful. Lyn decides to apply for a new job.

Josie and Marcia are forced to leave for good. Sinbad gets most of the blame for the wedding fiasco, but not from Marianne. Patricia offers Margaret a way out of her misery.

Mandy has an accident, which arouses suspicion. Marianne plucks up the courage to go and see Mick. David and Jean have some news which infuriates Max.

Mick gets advice from his solicitor, but his situation is not looking good. Frank's plans may be spoiled by the unexpected arrival of Lyn's younger sister, Bev.