Seasons & episodes

Linda spends the night with Mike. Ravi worries that Vik will ruin his life by getting involved with Leanne. Ashley helps Maxine decorate her flat. Hardy punches Gary in the face.

Linda and Mike enjoy their weekend in the country. Rosie is angry when Sally grounds her for the weekend. Steve returns from Belgium with a boot full of tobacco.

Sally is frustrated when Rosie admits she likes Alison. Maxine spends the night with Ashley, and Alma is flattered when Curly invites her to the Freshco ball.

Mike is furious when Alma's solicitor writes, demanding half of his business. Maxine slips on the Salon stairs and sprains her ankle.

Alma worries that Nita is pushing her out at Freshco. Mike searches all his workers' lockers. Curly struggles to prepare for the summer ball.

Maxine is happy that Ashley has proposed until Audrey tells her Fred popped the question as well. Steve plans another trip to Belgium but Jim urges him to be careful.

Rosie is suspended from school for locking a child in a cupboard. Alma accuses Mike of lying to her over his finances.

Ashley takes Maxine to buy an engagement ring to make her feel more secure. Kevin and Alison decide to rent the flat over Skinner's betting shop.

Les accuses Janice of making a fool of him. Ashley is furious when Fred accuses Maxine of being after his money. Leanne has a miserable 18th birthday.

Gail is pleased when she finds out Nick wants a divorce. Kevin and Alison move into their new flat. Linda asks Hayley to keep quiet about her relationship with Mike.

Ashley assures Maxine that they are made for each other. Vera finds running the B&B single-handed too much. Leanne resents the fact that Nick is still calling the shots.

Maxine is thrilled when her old school friend Melanie tells her she is getting married as well. Alma worries Ravi wants more than friendship from her. Rosie runs away from school.

Alma invites Mike out for a meal so they can talk together on neutral ground. Kevin and Alison throw a flat-warming party. Audrey advises Gail to pay Leanne off and be rid of her.

Tyrone asks Natalie if he can rent No. 6. Martin is amazed when Gail considers paying Leanne out of her own savings. Linda confides in Nita that she is seeing an older married man.

Mike is jealous of Ravi seeing Alma. Sally is furious to discover Rosie playing Alison off against her. Gail tells Nick about Leanne's demands.

Alison accuses Kevin of being a coward. Gail tells Leanne she will give her 2000 pounds if she signs the divorce papers. Melanie tells Maxine that she does not like her fiance.

Sally makes a date with Danny. Maxine books the church for her wedding. Alison tells Kevin she wants a night alone with him.

Jack convinces Vera that his heart is bad because he has worked too hard all his life. Vik is alarmed to hear that Leanne is willing to admit adultery to get a quick divorce.

Sally and Kevin receive their decree nisi. Sharon admires Danny's selling techniques. Maxine tells Audrey she wants to move out of the flat.

Gail signs Leanne's cheque. Sharon is thrilled when Danny asks her out. Vera looks into Jack going private.

Vera tries to talk Jack into having a private operation. Alison is furious when Kevin buys trainers for the girls. Natalie decides to organise a trip to the races.

Sally is miffed that Sharon and Danny are getting on well together. Vera asks Ken to talk Jack into having the private operation. Leanne rows with Gail when the cheque bounces.

Gail accuses Martin of being jealous of Nick. Alma lets herself into Mike's flat and finds evidence of a woman living with him.

Fred is shocked when Ashley tells him he wants to find Kathleen. Sharon spends the night with Danny. Alma confronts Mike and Linda at the factory.