Coronation Street

- Season 33

(1991)

As the New Year celebrations continue next door at the Rovers, Ken's suicide attempt is thwarted by a timely visitor. Rita and Emily attend a tea dance and encounter newly-single Reg Holdsworth. Mavis fails to keep her New Year's resolution.

Deirdre returns from Paris and is surprised at the change in Ken. Curly resolves to break off his engagement to Kimberley. Mavis decides to accompany Derek to his meeting with Angela.

Mavis decides at the last minute not to go to Darlington with Derek. Reg sends Rita a bouquet of flowers. Sally struggles to cope with Rosie's constant crying and refusal to sleep.

Curly plucks up enough courage to tell Kimberley what he thinks of her mother. Jenny lies to Mark about work. Derek learns he will be working with Angela on a regular basis.

Curly's attempt to be helpful to Reg could get Kevin into trouble. Jenny continues to lie, but she has not accounted for Steph. Mavis feels betrayed by Derek.

Both Kevin and Jenny keep Mark in the dark. Kimberley requests a transfer to another branch of Bettabuy. Victor stirs up trouble between Derek and Mavis.

Mark tells Des that Steph is having an affair, forcing Jenny to come clean. Vera fails to change Kimberley's mind concerning Curly. Mavis begins to accept Derek's innocence concerning Angela.

The scales drop from Mark's eyes when Jenny finishes with him. Curly resorts to sneaky tactics to keep Kimberley near. Reg takes Rita for a day at the races.

Mark refuses to use the garage's insurance to pay Kevin's repair bill. Ken asks a reluctant Alf to spend some money on improvements to his flat. Curly confesses to Kimberley that he has scuppered her hopes of a transfer.

Sally tries to plead Kevin's case to Mark but ends up making matters worse. Curly blackmails Reg into helping him to prevent Kimberley's transfer. Alf is perturbed to discover that Ken's water heater needs replacing.

Reg intervenes to ensure the Bettabuy trolley dash is memorable. Kevin feels the pressure as his situation worsens. Ken invites Alma to dinner at his flat.

Seymour threatens the Websters with legal action. Curly turns detective to find out about Kimberley's new beau. Alf's meanness results in his own downfall.

Sally fears for the future when Kevin receives a solicitor's letter. Curly confronts Adrian at his place of work. Vera refuses to accept her dismissal from Bettabuy.

Reg's old adversary, Brendan Scott, arrives to investigate Vera's claims. Curly tries to get in the way of Kimberley and Adrian. Jackie and Mike plan a big move.

Alma arranges a viewing of Jackie's house. Rita despairs at being implicated in Reg's raffle fiddle. Alf and Ken refuse to back down over the flat repairs.

Curly tries to forget Kimberley and embraces the attentions of Raquel. Mike confronts Alma about her visit to Jackie's house. Reg finds himself an outcast.

Derek refuses to take seriously Mavis's report of a fox in their back garden. Reg learns the outcome of Brendan's investigation. Curly makes a shocking discovery about Kimberley.

Curly has an emotional meltdown at work. Sally lays bare to Kevin her fears of getting into debt. Angie lets slip to Rita that Jenny has a new man.

Sally despairs as Kevin fails to provide a practical solution to their problems. Jack mourns the killing of his pigeons. Curly earns himself a reprimand at Bettabuy.

Mavis takes action when Jack plots to exterminate the fox. Sally convinces Kevin to swallow his pride. Angie's birthday surprise for Jenny ends in acrimony.

Chaos descends on the street as the Wiltons aim to protect the fox from Jack's hunt. Rita disapproves of Jenny's new man. Phil seeks lodgings at the Rovers.

Alec suspects Phil of using the Rovers as a hideout from dodgy characters. Percy grows concerned for Emily's health. Rita's warning to Jenny falls on deaf ears.

Percy gets to the bottom of Emily's visits to the hospital. Phil's latest business move causes consternation. An unexpected curveball prompts Reg to cancel plans with Rita.

Rita finds herself painted as the other woman. Vera learns startling information at her mother's funeral. Alec expresses dissatisfaction with his achievements in life.

Robert delights Jenny with an announcement. Percy makes his presence felt at Emily's charity shop opening. Bet suspects Phil of leading Alec astray.

Rita's hopes that Jenny will see sense are dealt a final blow. Jack objects to Vera's hospitality towards Joss. Phil convinces Alec of the prospect of a joint club venture.

Alec seeks financial backing for The Alphibet Club. Joss's presence in Number 9 aggrieves Curly. The fate of Percy's missing waistcoat is revealed.

Rumours abound about the Gilroys' plans for the Rovers. Curly decides to move into Number 7 with Angie. Andy's sudden affluence arouses his parents' suspicions.

Alec decides to punish Phil for toying with his dreams. Jim tackles Andy about the hidden money. Raquel receives details of a Bettabuy assignment in Buxton.

Andy's bookmaking racket causes conflict between Liz and Jim. Alec nags Alf to stand in the council elections. Des riles Steph by refusing to take her solo holiday seriously.

Steph and Des lock horns over the household chores. Curly plays his trump card to stop Reg accompanying Raquel to Buxton. Bet urges Alec to give up his fight against Phil.

Curly accompanies Raquel to the final of the Miss Bettabuy competition in Buxton. Ken urges Andy to stop running a book at school. Alf receives encouragement to rejoin the council. Des and Steph remain at loggerheads.

Alf's decision to run for the council pleases Alec but not Audrey. Ken takes action over Andy. Joss makes a startling revelation to Vera.

Audrey insists on Alf seeking a doctor's opinion before standing in the election. Joss explains how Vera is related to royalty. Steph refuses to let a broken ankle ruin her holiday.

The McDonalds are shocked by Andy's intention to quit school. Des remains confident that Steph will abandon her holiday. Jack ridicules Joss' tale of his royal connections.

Jackie and Mike commit to a future together and view a large house in the country. Deirdre chooses Liz over Emily. Gail offers to help Sally to return to work.

Gail's decision to return to work causes much controversy. Mike senses Jackie's reluctance to proceed with the house purchase. Steve and Andy get Number 11 to themselves.

Mike surprises Jackie by agreeing to sign a pre-marital contract. Sally asks Martin to mind Rosie for her. Andy intends to impress Jim by keeping the bike shop open.

Martin faces a chorus of disapproval of his minding Sally's baby. Jack's prank manages to convince Vera that she has royal blood. Phyllis delights in taking care of Des.

Sally returns to work, leaving Rosie in Martin's care. Jackie sees her solicitor about a revised contract. Jack fails to convince Vera that he sent her the card.

Gail refuses to throw in the towel at the cafe without a fight. Sally struggles with her separation from Rosie. Percy bristles when Joss charms Emily.

Des looks forward to reconciling with Steph upon her return from her skiing trip. Percy causes an accident in the charity shop. Mike makes secret enquiries on Gail's behalf.

Des refuses to believe that Steph remained faithful on holiday. Jack makes a discovery about Joss' relationship to Vera. Mike gives Gail good news of her rent increase.

Steph dreads Des's reaction to her holiday photos. Jack goes to extreme lengths to investigate Joss and Vera's blood groups. Alma praises Gail's handling of the rent dispute.

Phyllis fears that Des and Steph could be heading for divorce. Deirdre refuses to permit Tracy to attend a pop concert. Joss suggests a lucrative career move to Jack.

Des vows to have revenge on Steph's suitor. Jack informs Vera of an exciting employment opportunity in Cheshire. Phil offers Andy a friendly warning.

The Duckworths spin a web of lies during a job interview in Knutsford. A cocky Andy ignores Phil's advice. Raquel hopes Angie's fashion show will launch her modelling career.

Alf is accused of taking a swipe at Deirdre in his election campaign leaflets. Phil offers Andy a steady job. Curly pleads Raquel's case to an unyielding Reg.

Alf's campaign suffers a setback, while Phil plots to boost Deirdre's image. Angie gets worked up over the fashion show. Joss and Jack ignore Vera's wishes.

Alf gives a radio interview in order to attract voters. Angie relies on Raquel to showcase her designs at the fashion show. The Duckworths send off their forged references.

Ken's visual support for Deirdre's campaign incenses Alf. Vera tires of Reg's constant criticisms. Curly feels threatened by Raquel attracting the interest of a photographer.

Alf attempts to bury the hatchet with Ken. The Duckworths' scam catches up with them. Curly fears Raquel's modelling will spell the end of their relationship.

The Gazette damages Deirdre's reputation on election day. Audrey resents Vivienne monopolising Alf. Raquel's tales of her photo shoot compound Curly's concerns.

Alec orders Alf to act when the street's water supply is cut off. Curly pines for Raquel, while Angie suffers a setback. Deirdre struggles to adjust to losing her place on the council.

Alec fights back against the water shortage while Alf spies an opportunity. Ivy's mouth runs away with her at work. Angie deeply regrets spending the night with Curly.

Alec comes to regret punishing Mavis for her insubordination. Ivy curses herself for losing her job. Mike tries to distract Jackie from studying the business accounts.

Vera despairs at the damage caused by the flood at Number 9. Audrey shows Ivy the ropes on her first day at the shop. Rita intrigues Mavis with a magazine article.

Cash-strapped Deirdre hunts for a job. Vera gets excited about redecorating Number 9. Mavis prepares 'Parsnip Surprise' for Derek.

Deirdre finds her new job soul-destroying. Mavis resents Derek regarding her as nothing more than a cosy housewife. Ivy suggests that Alf extends the shop's opening hours.

Mike agrees to consider Deirdre for a job. Steve gives up his spare time to help Des to work on his boat. Mavis is giddy with the success of her parsnip experiment.

Mavis admits to Derek that she fed him parsnips as an aphrodisiac. Steve skips school to work on Des' boat. Jackie and Mike interview Deirdre for a sales job.

Jim refuses to entertain Steve's desire to leave school. Ivy's working hours prove a source of frustration for Don. News of a lawsuit leaves Derek in no mood for practical jokes.

Liz tries to persuade Steve to return home after a night on Des' boat. Derek offers Mrs. Shaw an apology. Phil throws Deirdre a lifeline when she loses her job.

Steve makes himself at home at Number 6. Phil presents Deirdre with a career opportunity. Mavis appeals to Mrs. Shaw on Derek's behalf.

Audrey points the finger at Ivy when disaster strikes at the shop. Steph asks Steve to move back home. Mrs. Shaw calls on Mavis with her decision.

Steph fails to see the funny side of Steve's growing crush on her. Audrey demands that Alf sacks Ivy. Jack shows the insurance assessor the damage to Number 9.

Phyllis spreads gossip about Steve's crush on Steph. Audrey decides to make Alf suffer over the Ivy dispute. The Duckworths go shopping for expensive new wallpaper.

Steph assures Steve that she had no part in spreading gossip about him. Mavis hopes that Derek will buy her a sun lounger. The Duckworths learn the outcome of their insurance claim.

Audrey lives the high life in an expensive hotel while Alf and Gail fret. The Wiltons are upset by their damaged garden. Jackie tries to interest Mike in wedding plans.

Mike's past invades his present when Jackie orders wedding flowers. Ivy is surprised by Alf's relaxed attitude to Audrey's departure. Des and the Wiltons' dispute turns nasty.

Mavis despairs as Derek and Des lock horns over the boat. A carefree Alf joins Jim and Don on a fishing trip. Mike asks Phil to act as best man at his wedding.

Jim and Alf inform Ivy that Don went missing on the fishing trip. Derek sulks over Mavis's handling of the boat dispute. Penniless Audrey turns to Alma for help.

Audrey tires of being outwitted by Alf. Gail plays down Alma's suspicions about Alcazar Holdings. Derek continues to reject the Barneses' peace offerings.

Audrey's change of heart arrives too late for Alf. Alma confirms her suspicions about Alcazar Holdings. Phil's elusiveness leaves Deirdre bewildered.

Audrey vows to move on to a life without Alf. Vera informs Ivy that Bettabuy are hiring new staff. Alma hates working to pay rent to Mike as her landlord.

Word of Reg's overtures towards Ivy reaches Alf. Gail despairs of Audrey trying to bag a new man. Mike and Jackie suffer a costly blow in business.

Ivy grows sick of Alf's mood swings and is tempted by Reg's job offer. Phyllis taunts Percy about Emily's day trip. Mike and Jackie cut back on wedding costs.

Audrey prepares to visit Alf but changes her mind at the last minute. Jackie receives a telephone call from Ralph Dobson. Deirdre is suspicious of Phil's business dealings.

Jackie accuses Mike of letting his obsession with work overshadow their wedding. Percy decides to give Emily some space. Deirdre shares secrets from her past with Phil.

Jackie keeps her plans secret from Mike on their wedding day. Percy warns Emily against moving out of the area. Ivy hands over the reigns of the shop to Audrey.

Mike and Jackie spend their honeymoon arguing. Percy is forced to seek alternative accommodation. Alma resolves to put the past behind her.

Jackie confronts Mike about subsidising the rent on Alma's home and business. Emily shows prospective buyers around Number 3. Phil gets desperate for cash.

While awaiting confirmation of his big deal, Mike incurs Phil's wrath by refusing to lend him money. Emily orders Percy to accept her decision to sell up. Alma feels sorry for Jackie.

Phil runs a card school in a bid to raise some cash. A nasty surprise awaits Mike in his office. Alec's daughter Sandra shares news of her mother's death.

Deirdre realises the full extent of Phil's money troubles. Sandra asks a favour of the Gilroys. Steph enjoys the attentions of sophisticated architect Simon Beatty.

Alec receives devastating news for him and his granddaughter. Ivy learns of Don's recent gambling success. Steph lies to Des and spends the evening with Simon.

Deirdre scours the neighbourhood in search of Phil. Mike refuses to roll over for Jackie's divorce lawyer. Percy wonders if he was the catalyst for Emily's decision to move away.

Jackie makes Mike an offer to get him out of her life for good. Alec attempts to get to know Victoria better. Emily shows a new prospective buyer around Number 3.

Deirdre insists to Mike that Phil's whereabouts remain a mystery. The Gilroys support Vicky at her parents' funeral. Emily has a change of heart about relocating.

Deirdre gets a nasty shock upon finally locating Phil. Percy moves into Winnie Dyson's house. Steph disappoints Des by arranging another night out without him.

Deirdre curses getting involved with Phil and messing up her life again. Steph feels guilty for neglecting Des. Emily makes a decision about the sale of Number 3.

Derek refuses to collude with Steph to hide her affair. Ken offers to ease the strain on Deirdre's finances. Percy feels betrayed by Emily's u-turn.

Emily feels responsible for Percy's hospitalisation. Mavis ignores Derek's advice and insists on tackling Steph. Jim assists the twins with their broadcasting ambitions.

Phyllis warns Des that Derek has been pestering Steph. Steve and Andy take to the airwaves for the first time. Percy learns the cause of his asthma attack.

Mavis objects to Des warning Derek off Steph. Novice DJs Steve and Andy push the boundaries of good taste. Emily takes pity on homeless Percy.

Des chooses not to confront Steph with Mavis's allegations. Tracy gives the twins access to Ken's flat for broadcasting purposes. Alec and Victoria bond over their shared grief.

Victoria insists on returning to live in her family home. Des becomes increasingly suspicious of Steph. Liz chastises Andy and Steve for their radio antics.

Tensions flare between Des and Steph during a boat trip with the Tilsleys. Ken catches out Tracy and the McDonalds boys. Victoria refuses to live with the Gilroys.

Steph searches in vain for missing Des. Victoria explains to Alec why she dislikes living at the Rovers. Curly resents Reg for skiving work to play golf.

Steph waits to hear from Des to make sure he is alive. Alec meets the Johnsons to moot the idea of Victoria living with them. Angie agrees to curate the Bettabuy carnival float.

Steph packs her bags but Des fights to save their marriage. Victoria insists on going to the Johnsons'. Percy prepares to take Alf's place in the carnival procession.

A trip to hospital with David has a profound effect on Martin. Victoria rejects the Gilroys' plans for the bank holiday. Curly recruits Ivy and Vera to appear on the Bettabuy float.

Martin sulks when Gail refuses to entertain the idea of marriage. Percy's obsession with the carnival irritates Audrey. Vicky and the McDonald boys find a broadcasting hideout.

Reg and Percy vie for the Best Float shield in the Weatherfield Carnival parade. Bet acts fast to keep Vicky out of trouble. Gail refuses to reconsider marrying Martin.

Martin gives Gail food for thought concerning his rights over her children. Steph returns to Number 6 for her clothes. Curly locks horns with Reg over Angie's fee.

Curly flouts Reg's authority at work. Martin makes enquiries about adopting Nicky and Sarah Louise. Des removes every trace of Steph from the house.

Gail begins to doubt her opposition to marrying Martin. Curly fears for his job when Bettabuy's auditor descends. Alma and Audrey attend their first evening class.

Ivy's hackles rise at the news of Gail and Martin's forthcoming wedding. Curly receives his punishment from Brendan. Alma bumps into Ken at night school.

Ivy broods over the prospect of Martin adopting Brian's children. Alma cooks a meal for Ken in her flat. Bet and Alec get Vicky ready to return to school.

The Gilroys take Vicky back to boarding school. Alma regrets crying on Ken's shoulder. Don despairs of Ivy's continued opposition to Martin.

Liz takes out her bad mood on a bewildered Alec. Mavis frets about what her new neighbours will be like. Ken and Alma grow closer on their third date.

Rita is horrified when Reg moves into the flat next door. Liz asks Jim to keep her pregnancy quiet for now. Deirdre's ignorance of Ken and Alma's friendship is short-lived.

Ken invites Alma on a night at the theatre. Reg discovers that his is an unwelcome arrival on the street. Liz is daunted by the prospect of another child.

Ivy stresses the importance of the Tilsley name to Nicky. Liz agonises over her decision to have an abortion. Alma surprises Ken by accepting his latest invitation.

Don tries to forget his anger towards Ivy and enjoy Martin's stag party. Alma frets about going away with Ken. Jim is unsure of Liz's decision regarding the baby.

Gail has second thoughts about marrying Martin when he stays out all night. Liz admits to Jim that she feels trapped by her pregnancy. Ken and Alma set off for their hotel break.

Liz and Jim agree that the time has come to share their news. Don disapproves of Ivy's hostility towards Barbara. Audrey fishes for gossip on Ken and Alma's weekend.

Don dismisses Ivy's misgivings and pays Barbara a visit. Liz accuses Jim of checking up on her. Alma makes a decision about her future with Ken.

Ivy's decision to take Nicky to church causes ructions. Reg's invitation prompts Rita to undertake some investigating. Jim makes plans for the baby's arrival.

Martin persuades Gail not to let Ivy provoke her into a row. Kevin's day goes from bad to worse. Jim starts work on the extension at Number 11.

Jim's extension causes consternation among his neighbours. Derek takes exception to Kevin's new direction. Nicky enjoys playing for the altar boys' football team.

Kevin commits self-sabotage when he refuses to repair Derek's car. Ivy takes Nicky to see Father O'Rourke. Liz demands Jim gets proper permission for the extension.

Martin tells Ivy exactly what he thinks of her scheming over Nicky. Jim enlists a pal to draw up plans for the extension. Sally appeals to Mavis on Kevin's behalf.

Nicky rebels when Gail and Martin forbid his playing for the church football team. Liz implores Jim to put their neighbours' minds at rest. Bet arranges a surprise for Audrey.

Alma plans something special to celebrate her birthday. Jim's feud with the neighbours turns nasty. Nicky refuses to speak to Martin.

Kevin faces a quandary when Des gives him a tip for the horses. Liz intervenes to improve relations between Jim and Jack. Ivy's priest offers her some advice.

Martin dreads Nicky speaking to a social worker about the adoption. Mike settles in at the Rovers. Sally berates Kevin for throwing away money on a bet.

Mike's invitation to Deirdre comes with an ulterior motive. Ivy fears losing her grandson if the adoption goes through. Kevin attends a job interview.

Mike advises Kevin to set up in business for himself. Ivy lodges an official objection to Martin's adoption of her grandchildren. Angie searches in vain for her big break.

Gail and Martin take the children to court for the adoption hearing. Mike learns of garage premises lying empty. Angie hopes for a change in her fortunes.

Don warns Ivy that her bitterness will turn everyone away from her. Kevin gets cold feet about Mike's garage proposal. Alma worries about Ken becoming a divorcee.

Don refuses to believe Ivy's truce with Gail is sincere. Alec wants rid of Liz from behind the bar. Mark offers Kevin the chance to buy some equipment.

Don enjoys a day at the races with Julie, avoiding Ivy's efforts to make amends. Mike leaves Kevin in no doubt of who is the boss. Alec receives a welcome business opportunity.

Ivy uncovers evidence that Don has been lying to her. Kevin and Mike attend the auction at Casey's Garage. Percy criticises Mavis' Christmas window display.

Don reaches the end of his tether with Ivy. Des meets a solicitor to discuss his prosecution for the boat fire. Alec struggles to book quality acts for the cruise.

Don returns home to face Ivy after spending the night with Julie. Alec fails to secure a compère for the cruise entertainment. Des takes Lynette to survey the damage to his boat.

Lynette defends Des in court. Alec builds up to informing Bet that he intends joining the cruise. A distraught Ivy refuses to talk about Don's departure.

The Wiltons are appalled by Des' plan to return the boat to his garden. Ivy gets desperate to receive word from Don. Bet learns of Alec's intention to go away over Christmas.

Alec fails to convince Bet of the benefits of his upcoming trip. Ivy begs Don to give their marriage another go. Mike informs Alma of his new address.

Alec hopes to reconcile with Bet prior to his departure. Don informs Julie that he has returned to Ivy. Mike hangs around Alma at the cafe.

Alma despairs of Mike's cocky vow to win her back. Des enjoys the attentions of Lynette and her colleague. Betty and Liz pick up the slack at the Rovers.

Cash-strapped Des and Angie commiserate with one another. Martin tries to talk Gail into moving house. Emily does not welcome Percy's offer of help.

Mike's constant pestering pushes Alma to the end of her tether. Percy finds himself in demand. Angie takes exception to Curly behaving like her boyfriend.

Gail is reluctant to use Brian's insurance money as a deposit for a new house. Bet decides to revamp the pub's bedrooms but her choice of decorator raises eyebrows. Percy lays down some ground rules at Bettabuys.

Gail and Martin view 8 Coronation Street in secret. Alma resents Mike's offer to repaint the front of the café. Percy begins work as Father Christmas. Angie asks Bet for a job.

Bet faces a dilemma when Des Foster invites her out for the evening. Alma explains to Gail that Mike's constant presence unnerves her. Angie starts work at the Rovers.

Des sends his assistant to complete Bet's decorating. Ivy learns of the Platts' move to Coronation Street. Mike gets Kevin to quote Ken a higher price for a car.

Ken refuses to buy a car from Mike's business. Betty warns Bet that there has been gossip about her and Des. Steve supplies Alf and Derek with car radios.

Alf discovers that Derek has bought his stolen car radio. Jack remains convinced of Bet's infidelity. Alma resolves to make her feelings clear to Mike.

Tracy becomes a pawn in Mike's plot to come between Ken and Alma. Alf fields pressure to report Steve to the police. Martin takes Sarah Louise and David to see Santa Percy.

Audrey refuses to let Alf hush up a second radio theft. Tracy invites Ken to spend Christmas Day at Number 1. Bet summons Alec when Victoria arrives at the Rovers.

Liz despairs when Steve refuses to give his mates' names to the police. Mike learns from Tracy that Ken is spending Christmas at Number 1. Percy's views on children's expensive presents make him unpopular.

The Platts move into 8 Coronation Street. Reg rues the day he employed Percy as Father Christmas. Steve dreads his punishment now that Liz has shopped his mates.

With Ken ensconced at Number 1, Mike calls on Alma and declares his feelings for her. Reg and Curly join forces for a last-minute Christmas meal. Ivy changes her mind about moving.

Mike disgusts Alma by confessing that he plotted to get Ken out of the way for Christmas. Bet's plan backfires when Des turns amorous. Gail refuses to live at Number 8 if Ivy remains across the road.

Carl Redfern and his gang come looking for Steve. Bet feels humiliated by her skirmish with Des Foster. Don persuades Ivy to give Gail some space.

Vicky and Steve decide to get away from their troubles. Ken a guilt-ridden Alma check into a Cotswolds hotel. Angie sets Curly up on a blind date.