Seasons & episodes

Rita puts an end to the speculation about her and Alan. Terry urges Curly to adopt some of his selling techniques. Tom invites Hilda to join him on a trip to Rhyl.

Gail brings Sarah Louise home from hospital. Mavis fears that Alan's input into the Kabin will sideline her. Terry's sales patter earns him an unexpected bonus.

Terry has a narrow escape from Dulcie's husband. Mavis asks Derek to speak to Alan on her behalf. Brian lays eyes on Gail's baby for the first time.

Jack implores Terry to get him off the hook with Vera. Derek claims a victory over Alan on Mavis's behalf. A brewery representative calls to check the pub's books.

Vera makes an unwelcome discovery when she confronts Dulcie. Alan's treatment of Derek riles Mavis. Bet enquires about buying the tenancy of the Rovers.

Rita despairs of Mavis's decision to resign from The Kabin. Ken points a spotlight on the council's shortcomings. Jenny asks Curly's permission to throw a birthday party at the yard.

Rita and Mavis attempt to resolve their row. Jenny craves Martin's attention at her sixteenth birthday party. Deirdre feels caught between Alf and Ken.

Ken notifies Alf of his decision to run for the council. Bet hopes to secure a loan from her bank manager. Brian's new relationship upsets Ivy.

Ivy tries desperately to dissuade Brian from moving in with Liz. Alf anticipates a good clean election fight with Ken. Bet awaits her bank manager's verdict.

Alf writes a letter answering his critics for Ken to publish in the Recorder. Bet agonises over the tenancy decision. Audrey informs Gail of Brian's change of address.

Bet faces the prospect of being forced out of the Rovers. Alf is outraged when Ken edits his letter in the Recorder. Ivy worries about Gail distancing herself from her.

Alf's vengeful tactics land Ken in hot water. Brian brings Liz to Coronation Street. Percy advertises the Community Centre's first over-60s' tea dance.

Deirdre takes a stand as Ken and Alf's feud turns unpleasant. Gail refuses to back down over Brian's access to Nicky. Jack assists Percy at the Centre's tea dance.

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.