Seasons & episodes

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.

Jason and Greg take the law into their own hands. Mick is infuriated by a close friend's decision, Ron has pre-wedding doubts, and Bev's dress sense causes comment.

While Niamh feels optimistic, Joey fears the worst. Ron tries to shake off Bev, while Harvey has a secret.

Nikki has another flashback, which leads to someone else being accused of raping her. Susannah brings her baby home, Ron has women trouble, and Sinbad is confused by Mick's bitterness.

Mick's friendship with Sinbad may be over. Ron needs to decide whether he wants to be with Bev or with Anthea, and another familiar face appears in one of Nikki's flashbacks - but is it the rapist?

Luke considers whether to share his suspicions of Harvey. Mick and Sinbad try to build bridges, and Joey's desperate attempts to salvage the silver fund may prove fatal.

Niamh settles the score with Benny. Rachel offers Nikki moral support. Jacqui faces up to a future with Lindsey, and a flicker of romance ignites between Susannah and Greg.

Nikki's latest flashback brings her face to face with the man who attacked her. Niamh allows Joey back into the house. The Corkhills hold a dinner-party, but how will Jackie take to Jimmy's well-educated new friends?

Nikki names the rapist, but has she got it right? Niamh dreads her imminent interview. Mick and Vonnie recall old times, and Anthea refuses to play Ron's game.

Megan wonders whether to tell Anthea about Ron's betrayal. Lindsey outlines her demands in return for investing the extra cash needed for the "Millennium Club". Alec is appalled to see Susannah breast-feeding her baby in public, and distraught at the shame one of his grandsons has brought on the family.

Tim's attempts to woo Kelly prove to be an intoxicating experience. Harvey raises the temperature, Mike tries to persuade Megan to keep a secret, and Niamh and Joey talk.

Tim needs to convince the police of his innocence. Nikki is unaware that she is being followed by Harvey. Niamh receives some devastating news about Luke, and Ron and Anthea are due to marry - but will it all end in tears?

Greg reacts strongly to the latest development in the rape case, as Nikki feels let down as she tries to face the possibility that more than one man may have raped her while she was drugged. Bev continues to scheme.

Katie is seriously embarrassed when she discovers how the man of her dreams earns a living. Rachel and Mike are hoping for a night of passion, and Anthea makes Ron's day. Meanwhile, Niamh's secret is revealed, but how will it affect her family?

Greg and Margi's marriage may be over, Emily feels neglected, Niamh blames Alec for her problems, and Tim is in hot water again.

Ryan tries to prove Luke is innocent. Susannah gets some disappointing news from Jacqui. Lindsey feels that she is on the way up at last, but Jackie feels more and more down-trodden. Bev may have a trick up her sleeve.