Coronation Street

- Season 28

(1986)

Audrey gets annoyed with Alf using the flat as a storeroom. Mike and Susan return from London. He tells her that she makes him feel good. Gloria's arm is bruised from where Frank hurt her. She asks Jack to stick around her so Frank can't get at her again. Ken learns from Susan's taxi driver that she's returned from Mike's flat. Susan is forced to tell him that she's been in London with Mike. Ken is furious. Jack tells Frank to keep his hands off Gloria. Frank tells Bet that Gloria has made a pass at him and has been slagging her off to the customers. Bet tells him ...

Bet refuses to feel down about Frank leaving. Gloria is pleased that she doesn't blame her and they plan a night out together. Susan refuses to let Ken put her off Mike. She tells Mike that if he can cope with all the problems, she still wants to see him. The police break the news to one of Rita's paper girls, Jenny Bradley, that her mother has been run over and is dead. Ken is convinced Susan will realise that she's making a fool of herself. Jack hears that Frank has left and offers his services to Bet as cellarman. Bet tells him that she's coping well without him - ...

Deirdre begs Ken to give Susan and Mike a chance to blow over. Jenny refuses to stay in the children's home and walks out. Bet gives Jack his cellar job back when she finds that she can't rely on Terry and Curly for help. Don Worthington rows with Jenny and gets her to agree to return to the home temporarily. He hopes that Rita will foster her. Deirdre calls on Mike in secret. She asks him if he's seeing Susan just to hurt Ken. She begs him to drop Susan, for her sake. He tells her that he can't; he loves her.

Jenny settles in at No.7 with Rita. Audrey is bored of working in the shop. She wants Alf to socialise more. Jenny's aunt, Doreen Warburton, tries to get Jenny's key off her in order to root through all her things. Jenny refuses to give it to her. Deirdre tells Susan that she's sick of hearing her talk about Mike. She tells her that her infatuation is ruining her family life. Jack refuses to pay for Terry and Curly's drinks. Ken is furious to hear that Deirdre has been to see Mike. Alf locks the shop for the first time, to have a liaison with Audrey. Ken accuses ...

Deirdre faces Susan following the revelation of her affair with Mike. Jenny's dad Alan turns up to see her after her mum's funeral. Curly and Terry play a trick on Jack.

Susan confronts Mike about his affair with Deirdre. Jenny's future remains uncertain with no word forthcoming from Alan. Boiler trouble upsets the factory girls.

Mike and Susan are reunited, and Deirdre has to break the news to Ken. Rita is left to deal with Alan alone when Jenny refuses to see him. Audrey unnerves Alf by presenting him with details of expensive detached houses.

Ken and Deirdre prepare for a visit from a social worker regarding Tracy's adoption. Hilda is perturbed when Kevin makes the acquaintance of local girl Sally Seddon. Jenny refuses to spend time with her father.

Ken and Deirdre worry about the outcome of the adoption assessment. Kevin begs Hilda to give Sally a chance. Rita mediates between Jenny and Alan.

Mike happily ignores the gossip about him and Susan. Audrey persuades Alf to view a large detached house for sale. Phyllis makes a discovery about Sam.

Susan searches for a job to establish her independence from Mike. Alf has his own ideas for a new home. Terry clashes with Curly when he turns down work on principle.

Susan begins to doubt Mike's commitment. Phyllis seeks attention from two suitors at her birthday party. George and Pauline cause trouble for Ivy at the factory.

Stress over Susan leaves Mike feeling ruthless at work. Phyllis blames Percy for wrecking her chances with Sam. Alf dashes Audrey's hopes of grand living.

Susan decides to inform Ken of her engagement to Mike. Hilda tries to scupper Kevin's date with Sally. Jenny warms to Alan's presence in her life.

Deirdre attempts to restore peace between Ken and Susan. Sally has enough of Hilda coming between her and Kevin. Alan reveals his plans for Jenny's future.

Tracy's interest in Susan's wedding riles Ken. Rita finds herself unable to control headstrong Jenny. Sam shares disappointing information with Phyllis.

Tracy gives Ken pause for thought over his feud with Susan. Phyllis uses Percy as her excuse for breaking with Sam. Rita frets over how to deal with Jenny.

Curly seeks promotion at work to support himself and Terry. Mike warns Susan that Ken plans to lure her away from him. Rita gets put on the spot by Alan.

Jenny makes insinuations about Rita and Alan's friendship. Mike and Susan row about Ken's motives. Curly resolves to quit his job on the bins.

Sally disappoints Kevin by failing to turn up to their lunch date. Alan informs Rita of his plan to stay in the area. Gloria ponders the identity of the mystery rose sender.

Hilda regrets her row with Kevin, while Sally has some explaining to do. Alan invites Rita on another date. Gloria's mystery admirer remains out of sight.

Gloria prepares to meet her secret admirer in person. Jenny resents Alan spending time with Rita. Alf and Audrey move into Number 11.

Gloria warns Jack to stop pestering her. Alf and Audrey host a house-warming party at Number 11. Alan and Rita decide to put Jenny first.

Alan's move to Manchester proves a mixed blessing for Rita. Terry offers Sally a job at the yard. Susan decides on a summer wedding, but must inform Ken.

Rita feels bereft as Jenny gets set to move in with Alan. Gloria cools towards David. Ken plans a lavish twenty-first birthday party for Susan and Peter.

Peter arrives at Number 1 while Ken makes final preparations for the party. Sally offers to help Curly to find a date. Alan and Jenny settle into their new flat.

Ken hopes that Mike will feel uncomfortable among the twins' friends at the party. Terry annoys Kevin by flirting with Sally. Curly proudly introduces Tina as his date.

Peter tries to get to the bottom of Ken's objection to Mike. Kevin and Curly warn Terry off Sally. Gloria resists Alan's attempts to befriend her.

Mike suspects Ken of pleading poverty in order to delay the wedding. Curly's conscience spells trouble for Terry. Gloria takes exception to Bet's interest in her life.

The return of a face from Gloria's past causes her anxiety. Susan accuses Mike of belittling Ken's modest means. Hilda steps in when Terry comes after Kevin.

Bet supports Gloria as she sends Steve on his way. Ken informs Susan that her wedding must wait until Christmas. Sally makes a choice between Kevin and Terry.

Ken announces that he intends to boycott Susan's wedding. Steve unnerves Gloria by drinking at the Rovers. Audrey has salon equipment installed at Number 11.

Mike and Susan press on with their wedding plans, much to Ken's disgust. Audrey welcomes her first customers to No.11's salon. Bet sends Steve packing on Gloria's behalf.

Hilda discovers the extent of her late friend Ada's bequest. Mike asks Ken to reconsider attending the wedding. Alf tires of sharing his home with Audrey's customers.

Peter visits in a bid to talk Ken out of missing Susan's wedding. Terry makes a discovery regarding Hilda's inheritance. Audrey's salon continues to inconvenience Alf.

Curly informs Hilda of the potential value of her bureau. Deirdre fears that Susan has blown all hope of Ken backing down. Ivy hears from Bert's nephew.

Hilda begins to get nervous about taking a holiday by herself. Ian Latimer visits the Tilsleys at Number 5. Curly and Terry fret over how to deliver some bad news.

Ken refuses to join in the excitement about the wedding. Vera learns that the winning is more important than the taking part. Audrey fawns over Ian.

Peter implores Ken to make amends for his failings as a father. Mike and Susan marry in front of their friends. Gail does not share Brian's enthusiasm for the idea of immigrating to Australia.

Jack resentfully accompanies Vera to collect her prize of a brand new car. Gail and Brian agree to immigrate to Australia. Terry badgers Kevin into having a party at Number 13.

Ivy refuses to give her blessing to Brian's emigration plans. Sally and Kevin both find themselves out of favour with their parents. Alan explains himself to Rita.

Kevin and Sally cover their tracks ahead of Hilda's return. Terry gives Vera her first driving lesson. Brian offers Ivy the chance to immigrate to Australia with the family.

With Brian away, Gail fears that Ian will pose too strong a temptation to resist. Hilda's opinion of Sally is shaken by a visitor. Jack schemes to get his hands on Vera's car.

Gail feels no regret over spending the night with Ian. Gloria tires of Terry's constant pestering. Hilda keeps a watchful eye on Kevin and Sally at Number 13.

Audrey confronts Gail with her suspicions. Terry learns the hard way not to badmouth Alan. Kevin informs Hilda that he and Sally are flat-hunting together.

Gail is unwilling to curtail her affair with Ian, despite Brian's return. Alan regrets losing his cool by attacking Terry. Jack belittles Vera's attempts to learn to drive.

Gail hopes to dissuade Ian from returning to Australia. Alan offers Rita an explanation for his outburst. Jenny raises Gloria's hopes.

Jack comes to the rescue when the Rovers experiences an electrical fault. Ian's departure affects Gail's mood. Gloria fears that she has missed her chance with Alan.

As the fire in the Rovers cellar takes hold, Bet sleeps upstairs. Jack keeps quiet about his part in the disaster and Kevin is hailed a hero. Gail considers telling Brian about her affair but Audrey tries to talk her out of it.

A despondent Bet surveys the wreckage of the burnt-out Rovers. Jack looks for a new job. Alan invites Gloria for a meal at his flat.

Bet and Jack await Newton and Ridley's verdict on the fire. Alec meets the demands of the club's new clientele. Alan finds himself torn between Rita and Gloria.

Alan keeps quiet about his night with Gloria in front of Rita. Jack continues his recruitment drive for Graffiti Club members. Sally tires of Hilda keeping tabs on her.

Jenny fuels Rita's insecurities regarding Alan. Kevin and Sally hope to take advantage of Hilda's incapacity. Jack runs himself ragged to impress Alec.

Jenny teases Alan for having two women chasing him. Sally resents being volunteered to cover Hilda's cleaning jobs. Alec goes back on his word to Jack.

Jenny visits the Graffiti Club to audition for Alec. Vera skives off work to take her driving test. Sally gets fed up of running around after Hilda.

Rita expresses concern about Jenny's involvement with Alec. Newly-qualified driver Vera plans a road trip with her pals. Sally fails to impress Hilda's employers.

Gloria leaves Rita in no doubt about the nature of her relationship with Alan. Vera and Shirley drag Ivy on a night out. Sally has enough of Hilda's criticisms.

Gloria learns the truth about Alan and Rita. Jack gets a nasty shock when he takes Vera's car without permission. Ivy suffers the ill effects of her night of debauchery.

Jack gives Vera the cold shoulder, convinced of her infidelity. Gloria packs a bag and leaves Jenny in charge of her flat. Alan keeps out of Rita's way.

Hilda faces a dilemma upon receipt of an invitation. The cause of Gail's bad mood causes speculation. Alan suggests a holiday to Rita and Jenny.

The stress of wondering how to tell Brian about the baby causes Gail to collapse in the café. Hilda gets Audrey to colour her hair for the Lowthers' party. Martin recommends Jenny goes on holiday with Alan and Rita.

Percy encourages Hilda to seek compensation from Audrey. Bet finds herself in need of all-new staff for the Rovers. Ivy delights in the news of Gail's pregnancy.

Bet interviews for new bar staff while Jack and Betty prevaricate. Gail refuses to see anything positive about being pregnant. Alf makes Hilda a conciliatory offer.

Brian reacts angrily to Gail's infidelity. Bet and Hilda prepare the new-look Rovers for business. A surprise visit from Derek leaves Mavis flustered.

Gail's world is in turmoil following Brian's departure. The regulars gather for the grand re-opening of the Rovers Return. Derek takes Mavis out to lunch and makes a startling confession.

Brian reveals to Ivy the reason behind his decision to leave Gail. Betty is reluctant to visit the Rovers. Mavis listens patiently as Derek offloads his troubles.

Brian comes under pressure to return home to Gail. Bet gets left in the lurch by her new barmaid. Mavis fears becoming the subject of gossip due to Derek.

Gail desperately convinces herself that Brian will return home. Mavis feels like Derek's other woman. Susan objects to Ken sending her on a tedious work errand.

Alf hosts a family conference intended to reconcile the Tilsleys. Mavis starts to enjoy the role of Derek's other woman. Susan reaches a decision about her job.

Ivy keeps the gossip at bay, and asks Alf to appeal to Brian. Emily urges Mavis to asserts herself with Derek. Susan intends to seek another job.

Ivy despairs at Brian's decision to consult a solicitor. Vera takes advantage of Mike's absence from the factory. Emily makes a surprising discovery about Derek.

Gail refuses to accede to Brian's ultimatum. Vera's anxious behaviour at work arouses Mike's suspicions. Jenny encourages Rita to take a holiday with Alan.

Brian tires of being accused of abandoning his wife. Mike punishes Vera when her mouth runs away with her. Bet frets about the Rovers' lacklustre catering.

Mike stubbornly rejects all pleas for Vera's reinstatement. Kevin returns from Southampton, much to Sally's delight. Gossip is rife about Gail's affair.

Susan appeals to Mike to re-employ Vera. Kevin feels cut off and abandoned by his family. Ivy's work suffers due to the strain of her family troubles.

Bet asks Betty to return to work at the Rovers. Rita fears Alan is fed up of her when he cries off their date. Sally and Kevin are excited about their engagement. Brian and Gail meet to discuss their divorce.

Hilda searches for a solution to Kevin and Sally's wedding obstacles. Rita tackles Alan about his redundancy. Percy talks himself into trouble at the Rovers.

Susan refuses to conform to Mike's idea of a wife. Jenny encourages Alan to pursue old contacts for work. Kevin and Sally face more setbacks to their wedding plans.

Sally's parents voice their objections to her marrying Kevin. Susan aims to impress with her dinner party. Rita and Jenny join forces to persuade Alan to take the Dubai job.

Hilda insists on Kevin moving out of Number 13 before the wedding. Sally goes shopping for a dress. Mike dismisses Susan's hopes of Trevor offering her a job.

The day of Kevin and Sally's wedding dawns and Hilda watches the happy couple with pride. Mike refuses to share Susan's excitement about her new job offer. Jack is pleased to discover he has won the Recorder's bingo competition.

Ken faces a backlash when the Recorder's bingo contest produces multiple winners. Emily feels taken for granted by the Baldwins. Curly suffers for his drunken antics.

Emily endures a day of trials. Ken holds a raffle to settle the bingo competition dispute. Susan makes an impression on her first day at the factory.

Emily curses her own stupidity in admitting thieves to the house. Mavis and Derek have a close shave. Brian longs to spend more time with Nicky.

Gail resents Brian promising Nicky treats without consulting her. Hilda receives an invitation from her son Trevor. Mavis waits to hear if Derek's improvisation paid off.

Brian takes a date to dinner with Kevin and Sally. Guilt-ridden Emily offers Curly a cheque. Derek places an order with his firm in Mavis's name.

Brian brings a date to dinner with Kevin and Sally. Mavis despairs when Derek's order of stationery turns up at The Kabin. Terry outlines his plans for Curly's money.

Ivy chastises Brian for parading his new girlfriend in front of Gail. Terry is horrified at the cost of repairing of the van. Mavis orders Derek to sort out the boxes of stationery before Rita takes action.

Mavis flounders in the face of questions from Derek's stepson. Curly insists on keeping proper books for the business. Brian wants to spend Bonfire Night with Nicky.

Curly avoids the yard as the rift between him and Terry widens. Bet learns that the brewery is unhappy with the Rovers' performance. Brian tackles Gail about the divorce.

Gail raises her hopes when Brian invites her out to discuss the divorce. Terry closes down the yard as Curly seeks a new job. Bet covets Alec's Midas touch for pulling in punters.

Brian refuses to change his stance on the matter of Gail's rent payments. Bet spies a way to get Alec's help with the Rovers' ailing fortunes. Mike talks some sense into Terry.

Gail shocks Brian by taking a hard line over the divorce. Terry invites Emily to take on the yard's accounts. Bet hopes the Rovers' 'open mike' night will be a crowd-puller.

Susan criticises Mike for not keeping up with the times. Hilda disapproves of the Websters' lack of respect for her home. Alec persuades Bet to hire one of his acts.

Kevin and Sally seek to make amends to Hilda. The regulars gather to watch Alec's musical duo at the Rovers. Mike looks into Susan's idea of children's clothing.

A foreign stranger comes looking for Gloria at the Rovers. Susan investigates the profitability of manufacturing childrenswear. Jack tips off Bet about Alec.

Gloria remains undecided about visiting her dying mother in Canada. Susan makes progress with her new business idea. Alec resents Jack's meddling.

Jenny shows an interest in unsuspecting Martin. Jack voices his theory about Alec's designs on Bet. Susan's friend Cheryl shows Mike some design ideas.

Bet assures Betty that she has the measure of Alec. Rita hears about Jenny's crush on Martin. Mike tells Susan that her designs are over-complicated.

Sally's uncle Tom turns up at Number 13. Susan arranges for two children from the playgroup to model her new designs. Bet regrets blowing her friendship with Alec.

Susan unwittingly introduces Mike to his son Mark for the first time. Percy's act of neighbourliness backfires on him. Martin and Jenny grow closer.

Mike stuns Susan with his confession that he's the father of Maggie's son. Rita has misgivings about Jenny dating Martin. Ivy urges Brian to invite Gail for Christmas.

Maggie offers Mike an apology. Rita agrees to let Martin take Jenny to a talent contest in Rochdale. The Rovers' festive entertainment fails to materialise.

Jenny persuades Rita to lend Martin her car to drive them to the contest. Sally asks Hilda to throw a New Year's Eve party at Number 13. Audrey disapproves of Ivy's plans for Nicky's birthday party.

Jenny lies to the police about the crash as Martin lies in hospital. Terry gets drunk at the Websters' New Year party. The Tilsleys and Roberts gather for Nicky's birthday.