Seasons & episodes

Tom Hopwood is puzzled when Hilda refuses to go dancing again. Ken realises that he can't give up his job but badly wants to be a Councillor. Hilda accuses Tom of enjoying having Phyllis flirting with him. He tells her that she's acting stupidly and tells her that he'll go dancing on his own. Gail agrees to let Brian have Nicky for tea on the condition they have it with Ivy, without Liz Turnbull. Brian feels frustrated but agrees. Deirdre is shocked when Ken withdraws from the elections. Liz calls on Brian at No.5 whilst he's with Nicky. Gail arrives and finds her there. She is furious and accuses Ivy of setting the whole thing up. She threatens to stop bringing Nicky round.

Hilda feels that her sharp tongue has ruined her relationship with Tom Hopwood. Alf is interested to learn Ken has had to drop out of the election. Deirdre is annoyed that Alf has won. Tom and Hilda are reconciled, deciding that it's stupid to argue. Betty is talked into joining the tea dance. Ivy tries to explain to Gail that she didn't invite Liz Turnbull round but Gail doesn't believe her. She tells him that she's not bringing Nicky round to No.5 as long as there's the chance of Liz popping round. Ivy lays into her, accusing her of being a bad mother in the first place for having an affair. Phyllis makes the most of the tea dances to capture new men. Betty meets George Daly at the dance and agrees to be his partner. Alf expects Deirdre to return to work now Ken is out of the elections. She tells him that he's underhand and will never work for him again. Betty and George enjoy dancing together.

Ken urges Deirdre to act on her idea to stand in the council elections. Audrey gears up to confess her gaffe to Gail. Bet informs Gloria that she cannot re-employ her.

Gail explains to Ivy why she kept her baby's paternity a secret. Alec suggests Bet replaces Betty with Gloria. Deirdre is daunted by the challenge of fighting the election.

Gail tells Brian that he is the father of Sarah Louise. Deirdre and her supporters set off on the campaign trail. Percy seeks entrants for a dance competition.

Deirdre gives a radio interview to publicise her election campaign. Percy scouts talent among the over-60s dancers. Ivy begs Brian to rethink his attitude towards Gail.

Gail's return to work upsets Alf and Ivy. Deirdre shows Ken how seriously she intends to take the election. Percy assembles his dance troupe for a first rehearsal.

Alf struggles with his campaigning while running the shop solo. Martin pleads with Gail to keep Edwina at the cafe. Sally's loyalty to Deirdre is tested.

Sally settles into her new job and sets her sights on a new home. Terry meets an old army pal, Pete Jackson. Gloria objects to Alec's high-handed behaviour.

Sally cooks up a plan to persuade Alf to let the shop flat to her and Kevin. Pete's wife Linda makes clear her dislike of Terry. Bet puts Alec in his place.

Deirdre and Alf head out canvassing on the streets of Weatherfield. Sally and Kevin move into their flat. Terry whisks the Jacksons away to Blackpool for the day.

Ken provides Deirdre with positive publicity in the Recorder. Linda blames Terry when Pete returns home drunk. Tom offers Hilda company following the Websters' departure.

Alf and Deirdre anxiously await the results as polling day dawns. Terry senses Linda's unhappiness in her marriage. Percy's officiousness scales new heights.

Deirdre's supporters throw her a victory party in the Rovers. Terry declares his feelings to Linda. Alf licks his wounds following his election defeat.

Alf is admitted to hospital with a suspected heart attack. Audrey turns on Deirdre when she offers her help. Hilda is keen to keep the gossips at bay.

Linda desperately tries to resist Terry's persistent advances. Audrey brings Alf home from hospital. Sam riles Percy about his formation dance team.

Curly disapproves of Terry carrying on with his best mate's wife. Betty and Gloria are puzzled by Bet's vanishing act. Alf adjusts to a slower pace of life.

Pete becomes concerned about Linda's low mood. Alec, Betty and Gloria learn the reason for Bet's flit. Alf struggles to relax at home away from the shop.

Pete implores Linda to choose their marriage over Terry. The brewery place Betty in charge of the Rovers. Percy's attentions impede Alf's recovery.

Terry informs Curly that he has decided to leave Weatherfield behind. Alec takes his grievance to Cecil Newton. Alf finds that taking things easy causes him more stress.

Vera badgers Curly for information of Terry's whereabouts. Temporary manager Alec takes up residence at the Rovers. Kevin feels overworked by Brian.

Gail agrees to go out with Jeff Singleton. The Rovers' workforc

Curly seizes an opportunity to get his show on the road. Sally urges Kevin to ask about buying the garage from Brian. Gail makes a confession to Jeff.

Sally pushes Kevin to pursue buying the garage from Brian. Percy creates dissent among the ranks of his dance team. Emily shows Curly how to get justice.