Season Sixty Six Episode Guide
Episode 2710 (Th 11-07-02 “The Way People Talk”) Written by Neil Jones
Gabby and Gary have dinner with Max and Jacqui, but Gary and Jacqui are surprised to find that Gabby and Max have already discussed the death of Rob. Mike is determined to pursue his action, although Rachel isn’t sure that they can afford principles. The Gordons discuss the use of foul language in the home. [“Domestic friction causes foul language to rise to the surface”]
Episode 2711 (W 17-07-02 “No Great Plan”) Written by Maurice Bessman
Rachel provides Mike with some valuable ammunition against Gary. Ruth learns something she didn’t know about her past. Tim’s plans to dispose of builders’ waste include sneaking some into Nic’s skip and dumping the rest at a roadside. Gabby is feeling guilty, and Ali gets himself arrested.
Episode 2712 (W 17-07-02 “In The Frame”) Written by Heather Robson
Marty is concerned that he will be charged, and discovers that he has apparently given Adele permission to go on holiday. Ali is cautioned for his drunkenness. Jimmy faces embarrassment as he tries to buy some condoms, Anthony rescues Brigid from a mugger, and Alan receives sex tips all day on Kirsty’s phone.
Episode 2713 (Th 18-07-02 “No Repeats”) Written by David Young
Mike feels that there is a conspiracy against him when the surgery write to him at his old address and Jacqui doesn’t pass the letter on. Diane insists on reporting Brigid’s mugging to the police. Nikki and Tim consider the benefits of synchronised love-making, and Stuart struggles to recognise Ron with his clothes on.
Episode 2714 (W 24-07-02 “Steps”) Written by Arthur Ellison
Ruth is successful in getting a job at “Bar Brookie”, but rather less so when she tries to retrieve some of her possessions from Sean’s. Ray has the art of competitive tendering well and truly mastered, Marty feels that Brigid is in the way, and Helen receives a letter from Iceland about her mother of which Jimmy is suspicious.
Episode 2715 (W 24-07-02 “Painful Separations”) Written by Ray Boulter
Ron and Mike install their washing machines, and Mike tries to persuade Ron to give him a job in the new business. Leaving Josh alone in the flat could prove expensive for Bev, as he manages to find a way of wrecking Brigid’s new hair-do and Lance’s suit. Helen, not wanting to rush things with Jimmy, goes back home; and Jacqui is surprised when she gets a paperweight for her birthday.
Episode 2716 (Th 25-07-02 “Blast From The Past”) Written by Carmel Morgan
Marty receives a telephone call which worries him. Jessie reluctantly goes with Ray to an antiques fayre. Brigid plans to return home, but is persuaded to stay on in the Close for a bit longer. Gary suspects that Ron is not at all well, and after Jimmy shows him a shocking image on a t-shirt, he collapses with another heart attack.
Episode 2717 (W 31-07-02 “Seriously Ill”) Written by Maurice Bessman
Ruth’s first day at work turns out to be a harrowing experience, as the battle to revive Ron after his heart attack begins. At the hospital, Mike is frustrated that no-one will give him straight answers – but, after talking to Gary, he discovers they have more in common than they ever realised.
Episode 2718 (Th 01-08-02 “Unpleasantness”) Written by Maurice Bessman
Diane is shocked when Marty reveals a certain amount of unpleasantness in his family’s past which is making him fear for his future. Ron is resisting the treatment he needs, but can Mike and Jacqui persuade him to think again? Kirsty tells Ruth that she needs to get some “attitude”, Gabby can’t face going to work, and Katie is drilling holes.
Episode 2719 (F 02-08-02 “Short-Term Thinking”) Written by Peter Cox
Steve claims to be going out to service a van, but the way he is dressed makes Marty think he is taking it for a romantic meal. Ron’s past life flashes before his eyes as he sets off on the road to recovery. There is an unexpected guest at the Gordons’ send-off barbecue for Kirsty, and Anthony is tormented by his recollections of the death of Imelda.
Episode 2720 (W 07-08-02 “Being-Kept-Waiting Symptoms”) Written by Roy Boulter
Ron risks his life with his decision to reject Jacqui’s offer to pay for him to have his triple by-pass operation sooner rather than later. Jerome proposes to Nikki, and wants an answer before they go on their European holiday. Ruth wants Dan to become part of the family, but is shocked to discover that Sean has started proceedings to divorce her for her adultery.
Episode 2721 (Th 08-08-02 “Friend In Need”) Written by Heather Robson
Jimmy realises how much he is going to miss Nikki while she is away on holiday. Katie reads a newspaper report that she finds to be in poor taste, discovers that Nisha has chosen to have a drink with Gary instead of spending time with her, and offers Nic hassle-free sex on a plate. Anthony is suspicious of Marty when he lashes out at Adele.
Episode 2722 (F 09-08-02 “Worries”) Written by Heather Robson
Emily is not convinced that Nikki is doing the right thing by marrying Jerome. Leanne tells Debbie that Marty is suspected of murder. Jacqui begins to wonder if Rachel is a suitable child-minder for Harry and Emma. Ron tells Jacqui what music he wants to be played at his funeral.
Episode 2723 (W 14-08-02 “Not Needed”) Written by Tom Higgins
Diane angrily confronts Debbie when she finds out what she has been saying from Emily. Gary grudgingly gives Alan the nicotine patches he wants. Mike discovers that Ron has cut him out of his will, Jimmy is missing Nikki, and Helen has an unexpected visitor.
Episode 2724 (Th 15-08-02 “Resentment”) Written by Neil Jones
Mike decides to make a few changes to Ron’s laundry business, especially his customer base. Ruth is locked out by Sean, and feels that Alan has betrayed her. Jimmy begins to regret helping Helen to find her mother, and Debbie tries to resist the temptation to steam open the envelope containing Kirsty’s “A” level results.
Episode 2725 (F 16-08-02 “More Secrets”) Written by Roy Boulter
Tim follows Steve, and discovers exactly what kind of servicing he is carrying out. Max wants to replace Rachel with a qualified child-minder. Diane is anxious about Brigid’s health, but still wants to know exactly what Marty is concealing. Alan’s ladder is too short, so he borrows Sean’s.
Episode 2726 (W 21-08-02 “There For The Taking”) Written by Peter Cox
Tim is ready to do his next “job” – with or without Steve. Ray and Jessie brighten Ron’s mood, and he almost splits his sides laughing. Anthony feels responsible for Brigid’s illness, and Sammy considers cutting up her credit cards.
Episode 2727 (Th 22-08-02 “Old Age”) Written by Peter Cox
Diane discovers what is wrong with Brigid. Ron is horrified when a priest turns up at his bedside. Josh manages to steal scissors and cut the plaster cast off his leg without Rachel noticing. Tim is determined to complete his latest “job”, but he needs to persuade Steve to repair the lorry he has procured.
Episode 2728 (F 23-08-02 “Jitters”) Written by Barry Woodward
Brigid volunteers to call in on Mike to check on how well he is handling the business in Ron’s absence. Anthony forges a letter to the police from Imelda. Jessie feels unsettled, Sammy doesn’t like being told that Louise is a bad influence on a gangster’s daughter, and Marty swears Christy to secrecy about certain things in his past.
Episode 2729 (W 28-08-02 “Gentle Exercise”) Written by Barry Woodward
Gabby arrives back, with a new haircut, but Gary is not convinced that she is over Rob’s death. Ted offers to take Sammy to Spain along with Tanya and Louise. Diane becomes concerned that she can’t get any answers from Marty, and he doesn’t come home from work.
Episode 2730 (Th 29-08-02 “Displacement Activity”) Written by Carmel Morgan
While babysitting Josh, Gabby gives him back his water-gun, and joins in with him in drenching people on the parade below. But someone is able to retaliate. Sean is surprised to find out that Dan doesn’t want to oppose him in his battle for the custody of Luke. When Marty finally reveals what happened between himself and Jan, Diane throws him out.
Episode 2731 (F 30-08-02 “Carpets”) Written by Carmel Morgan
The police arrive at the Murrays’ with a search warrant, and arrest Marty. Dan is irritated when Ruth receives a bouquet of flowers from Sean. Sammy decides to take Ted up on his holiday offer. A mix-up with Jacqui’s carpet delivery provides Stuart and Baz with a mischief-making opportunity that is too good to pass up.
Episode 2732 (W 04-09-02 “Links”) Written by Barry Woodward
Diane tries to convince D.S. Casey that no-one in the Murray household could have sent the letter purporting to be from Imelda, but something is then found buried in their back garden. Debbie has some advice for Ruth, and Mike is becoming impatient with Ron.
Episode 2733 (Th 05-09-02 “It Was Me”) Written by Peter Cox
Anthony confesses to forging the letter from Imelda. The police discover that Marty’s computer was stolen from a pharmacy. Ruth panics when Sean doesn’t return Luke at the time he promised to. Ron feels as if he is becoming a burden to everyone.
Episode 2734 (F 06-09-02 “Chairs”) Written by Barry Woodward
Emily is convinced that Marty is a serial killer or a paedophile, and undermines Diane at work. Ron has a small accident after Mike leaves him to fend for himself. Jimmy shows signs of developing green fingers, and Ray takes delivery of something that Jessie doesn’t want to use before she is 100.
Episode 2735 (W 11-09-02 “Furniture”) Written by Arthur Ellison
Jessie and Ray cannot agree on whether flat-pack or home-made furniture is better. Lance is becoming desperate for help in choosing Max’s wedding anniversary present for Jacqui. Gabby disagrees with the school governors’ decision to suspend Marty indefinitely, and Sean clashes with Ruth again when he goes to the bar after she keeps him waiting for his access to Luke.
Episode 2736 (Th 12-09-02 “First Day”) Written by Andy Lynch
On Luke’s first day at school, Sean turns up and lays down the law to Dan. Max has several attempts at finding a suitable romantic gesture to celebrate the first anniversary of his wedding to Jacqui. Jimmy’s garden designs lead Tim to wonder whether he is still taking his medication, and Brigid plans to move in with Ron to be his full-time nurse.
Episode 2737 (F 13-09-02 “Reputation”) Written by Heather Robson
Adele returns from her holiday, and has a confession to make. Lance and Bev make a bet regarding whether Max, Jacqui, Gary and Gabby are wife-swapping. Stuart confronts Marty and tells him exactly what he thinks of him, and Leanne is also not afraid to speak her mind. But for others, actions speak louder than words…
Episode 2738 (W 18-09-02 “Thanks But No Thanks”) Written by Maurice Bessman
Sammy returns from her holiday. Ray unveils a work of art with smooth, rounded edges. Katie feels that she can’t commit to Nick. Marty begins to panic, as his kidnappers demand answers, and Diane is concerned when he doesn’t return home.
Episode 2739 (Th 19-09-02 “Forgiveness”) Written by Maurice Bessman
Sylvia returns to the Close, wanting Helen’s forgiveness. When Marty is released by his captors and examined by Gary, he is advised to seek immediate hospital treatment or risk losing his eyesight. Leanne wonders whether she could benefit from botox, and Sean and Ruth attempt to resolve their differences.
Episode 2740 (F 20-09-02 “Trouble Focussing”) Written by Roy Boulter
Sylvia admits that she still can’t handle being a mother to Helen, and doesn’t want her husband to find out about her past. Debbie receives a card from Kirsty with a photograph of her and an Elvis lookalike at an American wedding chapel. Adele wants to leave school and live a little. When Bev reprimands him, Josh fights back.
Episode 2741 (W 25-09-02 “Once Is Enough”) Written by Tom Higgins
Ruth considers whether to play Sean at his own game. Debbie offers Adele more hours at the petrol station, then realises that this will probably annoy Diane again. When Ray becomes frustrated with Stuart’s insolence and cuffs him, Ali knocks him down. Steve panics when he is visited by his girlfriend’s husband, who has decided to hit him where it will really hurt…
Episode 2742 (Th 26-09-02 “At Your Service”) Written by Carmel Morgan
Max comes up with a solution to Bev’s problems, seconding Lance to the bar for some of his shifts. But Bev delegates to him the task of looking after Josh. Alan warns Ray that no-one disciplines his sons except him. Steve discovers that it is not his skills as a mechanic that Ian has highlighted on his website.
Episode 2743 (F 27-09-02 “Something To Prove”) Written by Sue Mooney
Nikki is shocked when Jerome announces a date for their wedding. Jessie gets drunk and uses one of Ray’s hammers to make her feelings about his handiwork known. Sean is furious when he turns up to collect Luke from school and finds that they were expecting Dan. Steve’s website is getting more hits than he would like.
Episode 2744 (W 02-10-02 “Signals”) Written by Peter Cox
Lindsey invites Jimmy on a holiday to Florida, and Nikki asks him to give her away at her wedding. Jessie insists that she did nothing to be ashamed of while she was drunk. Bev has to fish Josh’s toothbrush out of the toilet, Sean gets drunk and falls asleep while Luke is with him, and Gabby receives notice to attend Rob’s inquest.
Episode 2745 (Th 03-10-02 “Pressures”) Written by Maurice Bessman
When Ruth discovers that Luke arrived at school late, and he tells her why, she realises Sean has been drinking again. Jerome is pleased to hear that Jimmy will miss his wedding by being in America – but Nikki plans to postpone it so that he can be there. Steve is angry about the local newspaper’s coverage of Marty – and when he receives a threatening phonecall, Tim urges him to get even with the Cloughs.
Episode 2746 (F 04-10-02 “Shackles”) Written by Tom Higgins
More hate-mail arrives for Marty. Bev becomes concerned when she sees Josh’s new child-minder running away in tears. Alan discovers that Jimmy has gone on holiday without finishing his garden – but Emily volunteers Tim to take over the job. Nikki and Jerome have a difference of opinion regarding whether she is sleeping with Jimmy.
Episode 2747 (W 09-10-02 “Moral High Ground”) Written by Neil Jones
Max discovers that Jacqui has asked Rachel to work longer hours instead of sacking her. Marty is not keen to go on the holiday with Diane that Brigid has arranged. Nisha realises that all is not well between Gary and Gabby, Jessie probes Nikki for some answers about Jimmy, and Debbie receives a worrying phone call from Kirsty.
Episode 2748 (Th 10-10-02 “Lifestyle Change”) Written by Andy Lynch
Kirsty finally returns home, and Ruth is concerned that this will mean Dan has to move out. While the Gordons are distracted, Luke falls into the hole in their back garden. Nisha’s confession surprises Katie, Bev decides to give up managing the bar for Josh’s sake, and Diane doesn’t approve of Steve warning off the Cloughs.
Episode 2749 (F 11-10-02 “Make Or Break”) Written by Roy Boulter
Tim hopes to obtain tickets for a night out with Emily by undertaking a messy job for Hookey, but isn’t successful. Debbie and Alan suspect that Kirsty might be pregnant, and Debbie contacts Sean behind Ruth’s back. Diane tries to persuade Marty that they need to go on holiday to save their marriage.
Episode 2750 (W 16-10-02 “Pinks”) Written by Heather Robson
Sean tries to resolve his differences with Ruth. Josh tries to help Mike with an important client’s laundry, and turns it all pink. Adele tries to being a holiday atmosphere to the Close – but Steve is not impressed when he finds her running around topless.
Episode 2751 (Th 17-10-02 “Cheers, Ray”) Written by Arthur Ellison
Mike has had almost as much as he can take. Emily prepares for her graduation. Steve tells Adele she will have to pay for his van to be resprayed. Jessie is regretting marrying Ray, and is unsure that she wants to go on living with him – but makes a shocking discovery when she returns to the bungalow…
Episode 2752 (F 18-10-02 “No More Rowing”) Written by Barry Woodward
Mike and Rachel decide to move out of Ron’s. Emily is convinced that Jimmy is trying to break Jerome and Nikki up. Stuart and Ali regret making Ray’s last days unhappy, and Christy is desperate to warn Steve that someone is looking for him.
Episode 2753 (W 23-10-02 “Stubborn”) Written by Roy Boulter
Rachel insist to Jacqui that she deserves a pay rise. Gabby presents the case for Marty’s reinstatement, but fails to convince the governors to think again. Steve wonders if he did the right thing by sending Jan packing, and Josh is sent off during his football match.
Episode 2754 (Th 24-10-02 “Stay Away”) Written by Barry Woodward
Nisha and Katie try to persuade Jacqui and Gabby to come on a night out. Debbie decides how to solve the accommodation shortage. Jessie doesn’t appreciate the condolence card and flowers she receives from the Gordons, and wants to move to Benidorm.
Episode 2755 (F 25-10-02 “Best Birthday”) Written by Steve Lawson
Rachel regrets moving in with Bev when Mike starts sprawling around in his underwear, and Josh comes in to use the toilet while she has a shower. Jan barricades Steve in until he agrees to talk to her again. Emily celebrates her last birthday, and Tim is determined to make it unforgettable.
Episode 2756 (W 30-10-02 “She’s Back”) Written by Andy Lynch
Lindsey reappears at the Corkhills’, and insists that Nikki explains to her exactly what has been going on. Marty, Diane and Anthony return from their holiday, and Steve confronts Marty with what Jan has told him, and what he has found which supports her story. Ali and Stuart are dismayed to be the victims of a Halloween prank.
Episode 2757 (Th 31-10-02 “Flames”) Written by Heather Robson
Marty tells Diane he wants them to stay together, but she is not convinced. Jan is keen to speak to her other children again. Jessie prepares to leave for Spain, and Nikki is distraught when she goes to see Jimmy at Helen’s – he tells her he is not the right person to give her away, and Helen throws her out.
Episode 2758 (Th 31-10-02 “Fireworks”) Written by Barry Woodward
Jerome tells Nikki she will have to choose between him and Jimmy. Steve tells Adele that her real mother has returned, but Adele is not keen to speak to her. Diane walks out when she discovers Jan in her living-room, and a high-speed police chase ends up in the Close.
The Cast
Nisha Batra – SUNETRA SARKER (2721, 2728, 2730, 2747, 2748, 2751, 2754)
Helen Carey (formerly Hart) – KERRY PEERS (2712-2716, 2723-2725, 2739-2741, 2745, 2756, 2757)
Jimmy Corkhill – DEAN SULLIVAN (2710, 2712-2716, 2719, 2721-2725, 2732-2737, 2739-2742, 2744, 2745, 2749 OOV, 2750 OOV, 2752 OOV, 2753, 2756-2758)
Anthea Dixon, formerly Brindley (nee Russell) – BARBARA HATWELL (2719 OOV)
DD (Deborah) Dixon (nee O’Farrell) – IRENE MAROT (2719)
Ron Dixon – VINCE EARL (2713-2720, 2722, 2723, 2726-2728, 2731-2736, 2745, 2750-2753)
Mike Dixon – PAUL BYATT (2710, 2711, 2713-2715, 2717-2720, 2722-2724, 2729, 2732, 2734, 2735, 2744, 2750-2753, 2755)
Rachel Dixon, formerly Wright (nee Jordache) – TIFFANY CHAPMAN (2710, 2711, 2713, 2719, 2720, 2722, 2724, 2726, 2727, 2746, 2751-2753, 2755)
Beth Dixon (2710, 2711, 2713, 2720, 2722, 2726, 2727, 2731 OOV, 2753, 2755)
Jacqui Dixon-Farnham (nee Dixon) – ALEXANDRA FLETCHER (2710, 2711, 2713, 2715, 2718-2720, 2722, 2723, 2725-2727, 2729, 2731-2733, 2736, 2737, 2745-2748, 2750, 2751, 2753-2755)
Max Farnham – STEVEN PINDER (2710, 2719, 2722, 2725, 2730, 2731, 2736, 2737, 2742, 2745, 2747, 2753, 2755)
Harry Farnham (2711, 2720, 2722, 2727, 2753, 2755)
Emma Farnham (2711, 2720, 2722, 2727, 2753, 2755)
Debbie Gordon – ANNETTE EKBLOM (2710-2716, 2718-2720, 2722-2726, 2730, 2732-2741, 2743, 2744, 2746-2750, 2754, 2756)
Alan Gordon – JOHN BURTON (2710-2716, 2719, 2720, 2722-2725, 2736, 2737, 2741-2743, 2746-2749)
Kirsty Gordon – JESSICA NOON (2710, 2712, 2713, 2715, 2718-2720, 2748, 2749, 2754, 2758)
Ali Gordon – KRISTOPHER MOCHRIE (2710-2713, 2715, 2716, 2719, 2722 OOV, 2736, 2741, 2742, 2748-2750, 2752, 2754, 2756-2758)
Stuart Gordon – DAVID LYON (2712, 2713, 2715, 2716, 2719, 2722, 2731, 2737, 2738, 2740, 2741, 2743, 2749, 2752, 2754, 2756, 2757)
Jessie Hilton, formerly Shadwick – MARJI CAMPI (2716, 2725-2728, 2731, 2734, 2735, 2738, 2740-2744, 2747, 2750-2752, 2754-2757)
Ray Hilton – KENNETH COPE (2710, 2712, 2714, 2716, 2724-2728, 2731, 2734, 2735, 2737-2744, 2751, 2752, 2754-2757)
Nic Howard – JAMES SARSFIELD (2711, 2714, 2721, 2729, 2738)
Jerome Johnson – LEON LOPEZ (2718, 2720-2722, 2742-2746, 2751, 2753-2755, 2757, 2758)
Bev McLoughlin-Gonzales (nee McLoughlin) – SARAH WHITE (2714-2716, 2720, 2724-2727, 2730, 2735, 2737, 2740-2742, 2744-2746, 2748, 2750, 2752-2755)
Josh McLoughlin – JACK McMULLEN (2715, 2725-2727, 2730, 2740, 2742, 2744, 2746, 2750, 2753-2755)
Dan Morrisey – MATTHEW CROMPTON (2710-2712, 2714, 2716, 2719, 2723, 2727, 2729-2731, 2738, 2740, 2741, 2743, 2745, 2752, 2755, 2756)
Brigid McKenna – MEG JOHNSON (2712-2716, 2723-2725, 2727-2737, 2742, 2745-2747, 2749, 2751-2753, 2756)
Clint Moffat – GREG PATERAS (2719)
Diane Murray (nee McKenna) – BERNIE NOLAN (2712-2714, 2716, 2718, 2719, 2723-2742, 2748, 2749, 2757, 2758)
Jan Murray – HELEN SHEALS (2752, 2754, 2755, 2757, 2758)
Marty Murray – NEIL CAPLE (2712, 2714, 2716, 2718-2721, 2724-2728, 2730, 2732-2741, 2744, 2746, 2747, 2749, 2754, 2756-2758)
Steve Murray – STEVEN FLETCHER (2711, 2719, 2725-2728, 2732-2734, 2739-2743, 2745-2758)
Adele Murray – KATY LAMONT (2712, 2718, 2721, 2722, 2737-2741, 2744, 2749-2752, 2756-2758)
Anthony Murray – RAYMOND QUINN (2712, 2713, 2719-2721, 2726-2728, 2731, 2732, 2737, 2740, 2754 baby stand-in, 2756, 2758)
Christy Murray – GLYN PRITCHARD (2720, 2722, 2725, 2728, 2729, 2734, 2739, 2752, 2753)
Emily O’Leary (nee Shadwick) – JENNIFER ELLISON (2712, 2721-2723, 2725, 2728, 2734, 2735, 2742-2744, 2746, 2747, 2749-2753, 2755-2758)
Tim “Tinhead” O’Leary – PHILIP OLIVIER (2711-2714, 2722, 2724-2727, 2732, 2735, 2736, 2743, 2745-2755, 2758)
Gabby Parr (nee Thaxter) – STEPHANIE CHAMBERS (2710, 2711, 2718, 2729-2731, 2735, 2737, 2744-2748, 2753, 2754)
Dr Gary Parr – BEN HULL (2710, 2716-2719, 2721, 2723, 2729-2731, 2737, 2739, 2744-2747)
Lindsey Phelan, formerly Stanlow (nee Corkhill) – CLAIRE SWEENEY (2756, 2758)
Lance Powell – MICKEY POPPINS (2713, 2715, 2733, 2735, 2737, 2740, 2742, 2745, 2752, 2754)
Leanne Powell – VICKIE GATES (2718, 2722, 2730, 2737, 2739)
Katie Rogers – DIANE BURKE (2711, 2714, 2715, 2718, 2721, 2726, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2738, 2748, 2751, 2754)
Sammy Rogers, formerly Daniels (nee Rogers) – RACHAEL LINDSAY (2718, 2726-2729, 2731, 2738, 2746, 2748, 2751)
Louise Daniels – MARIELLA BROWN (2729, 2731)
Nikki Shadwick – SUZANNE COLLINS (2710, 2713, 2718, 2720, 2721, 2722, 2742-2747, 2749-2752, 2754-2758)
Ruth Smith (nee Gordon) – LYNSEY McCAFFREY (2710-2712, 2714, 2716-2720, 2722-2724, 2726-2729, 2731-2733, 2735, 2736, 2738-2741, 2743, 2745-2750, 2752, 2755, 2756, 2758)
Sean Smith – BARRY SLOANE (2714, 2720, 2723-2725, 2728, 2730, 2733, 2735, 2736, 2738-2740, 2743, 2744, 2750, 2758)
Luke Smith – CALLUM GIBLIN (2710-2712, 2714, 2716, 2718, 2722, 2727, 2728, 2730, 2733, 2735, 2736, 2738, 2739, 2743-2745, 2748-2750)
Detective Sergeant Casey – BARRY McCORMICK (2731-2733, 2741)
Imelda Clough – BILLIE CLEMENTS (2712, 2719, 2721, 2728, 2733)
Kevin Clough – THOMAS RYDER (2738)
Paul Clough – NEIL BORG-OLIVIER (2738, 2745)
Tanya Moran – ELISE BRAGARD (2729)
James Morgenstern, radio newsreader (2716 OOV)
Mr Nicholson – PETER LAWTON (2719 OOV)
Laura Stevens – ELIZABETH AVIS (2750)
Ted Moran – TED ROBBINS (2729, 2731) [ Bobby Bishop (1982) ]
Scott Barry (“Baz”) – ADAM CAMPBELL (2715, 2731)
Lucas George – MARCUS HERCULES (2758)
Terry “Psycho” Gibson – GREG MILBURN (2758)
Lizzie Hunter – HOLLY STOCK (2758)
Sylvia Johannsson (nee Morgan) – SHIRLEY DIXON (2723-2725, 2739, 2740)
Shane Ladd – MATTHEW NUTTALL (2758)
Georgina Savage – HANNAH WADDINGHAM (2740, 2742, 2750)
Ian Savage – MICHAEL BROGAN (2741)
Eddie Wilson – BENEDICT RELTON (2758)
Billie – PAMELA SUMNER (2758)
Custody Sergeant – RUSSELL RICHARDSON (2712)
Kerry – JENNY SUMMERS (2758)
Nurse – JANE HOGGARTH (2717)
Paramedic – CHARLIE DICKINSON (2717)
Scott – KEIRON EDWARDS (2758)
Tommo – SHAUN MASON (2711, 2719, 2750)
Bernie, a paramedic (2717)
Caroline, a stylist (2734)
Officer Clarke, a police officer (2731)
Georgina’s two children (2740)
Mrs Maureen Stanton, a child-minder (2746)
Father Thompson, a priest (2727)
Although, for scheduling reasons, four episodes (2711, 2712, 2714 and 2715) were originally broadcast in two 60-minute Wednesday timeslots, all were shown in their entirety, with complete opening and closing titles sequences, instead of being edited into artificial double-length omnibus editions. The previous version of the opening titles sequence, in which the bar is “BEV’S BAR”, is accidentally re-used to begin episode 2712.
Imelda Clough’s only appearances in episode 2712 are in brief flashbacks to the events of episode 2660 – more of which are seen in episodes 2719, 2721 and 2728, accompanied by new images of her in Anthony’s mind. Further new images of her appear in episode 2733 – without any flashbacks this time – as she is again seen in Anthony’s mind.
The appearances of DD and Clint, and the voices of Anthea and Mr Nicholson, in episode 2719 are only in extracts from earlier episodes – all of which also feature Ron, additionally seen alone in a much older clip taken from episode 1036. Some of Jacqui and Mike’s dialogue from episode 2718 is also heard again in this episode; and, earlier in the same episode, images of the Dixons are seen while we hear Gary talking about them elsewhere.
In a bizarre error, Sylvia is listed as played by “SHIRLEY ANNE FIELD” instead of “SHIRLEY DIXON” on the closing credits of episode 2723.
The “NEXT” clips seen at the end of episode 2727 include a different version of a scene from that which features in the next episode, with two lines that are edited out of the final broadcast version of episode 2728 – Marty’s response to Anthony’s revelation “I killed her!”, “Who?”, and Anthony’s reply “Imelda, Dad. I killed her.”.
The Magic Rabbits music is heard again, although the creatures are not seen, as Josh watches in episode 2730.
It is probable that Marty’s barely-seen, uncredited assailant at the end of episode 2737 is one of the Cloughs.
The appearances of Georgina Savage in episodes 2742 and 2750 are only in the images of her and Steve which her husband has placed on an internet website, seen being viewed on Jimmy’s computer.
There are two brief black-and-white sequences in episode 2754, in which Steve remembers events of more than a decade earlier involving himself, Anthony, Marty and Jan. In these scenes, Neil Caple and Helen Sheals portray the younger Marty and Jan, joined by uncredited younger performers as young Steve and baby Anthony. Neither Marty nor Anthony appear otherwise in this episode.
Trivia
The storylines:
Jessie and Ray’s marriage is under strain, but eventually they decide that they still want to be together…in Benidorm! So is Marty and Diane’s, as he continues to be suspected of killing Imelda, and his ex-wife Jan returns, wanting to be reunited with Steve, Adele and Anthony. Jerome and Nikki plan to marry, but he is suspicious of her insistence that Jimmy gives her away, even if this means postponing the wedding until he returns from a holiday in America with Lindsey and proposes to Helen – who turns him down, even though he has helped her to trace her mother, Sylvia. There is friction between Ruth, her ex-husband Sean, and her boyfriend Dan, as Ali gets a police caution and Kirsty spends a few weeks travelling around the world. Gary and Gabby consider starting a family, while Max and Jacqui would like to spend more time with theirs; Rachel and Mike move in with Bev and Josh; and Brigid moves in with Ron to help him recuperate after he suffers another heart attack and requires emergency bypass surgery. And there are some particularly unwelcome new arrivals on the Close – a gang of armed robbers on the run, with the police in pursuit…
The dates:
It is Wednesday 17th July 2002 in episode 2712; and, based on dialogue in episodes 2711 and 2712, it was Tuesday 16th July 2002 in episode 2711. It is still 2002 in episode 2720; there is an August calendar on the Murrays’ wall in episode 2721; and, based on dialogue in episodes 2721 and 2722, it is Friday in episode 2722. Based on dialogue in episode 2731, it is Friday again in that episode; and, based on dialogue in episode 2732, it was Friday 23rd August in episode 2728, it is Wednesday in episode 2732, and it is Friday in episode 2734. It is Friday 13th in episode 2737; and, based on dialogue in that episode and in episode 2739, it was Thursday 12th in episode 2736 [see “Goofs” below] and it is Sunday 15th in episode 2739. Based on dialogue in episodes 2744 and 2746, it is Friday 4th October 2002 in episode 2746; and it is Sunday in episode 2750. It is Halloween in episode 2756; and it is Bonfire Night in episode 2758.
Name-checks:
“Jekyll and Hyde” (2710); “Thunderbird One” (2710); “Father Ted” (2710); Chaucer (2710); Shakespeare (2710); Stephen Byers [politician] (2710); Einstein (2711, 2742); Matthew [Kelly] (2711); “Bart Simpson” (2711); Chris Bonnington (2712); “Stig of the Dump” (2712); “Antiques Roadshow” (2712); Gordon Honeycombe [newsreader] (2716); Delia [Smith, cook] (2716); “Bill and Ben” (2716); [Luke] “Skywalker” (2716); “Little House On The Prairie” (2716); Lizzie Windsor (2716) / “Her Maj” (2731) [the Queen]; David Lean [film maker] (2717); “Clouseau” [Inspector] (2718); “Bob The Builder” (2718); “Abba” (2719, 2756); “E.R.” (2717, 2721, 2730); Brian Poole and the Tremeloes (2722); Gerard Houllier (2723); Cilla [Black] / “Surprise Surprise” (2724); “Darby and Joan” (2726, 2728); “Dawson’s Creek” (2730); Charles Rennie Mackintosh [craftsman] (2730); Britney [Spears] (2730); Oprah Winfrey (2730); “The Waltons” (2730); “Daddy Warbucks” (2731); “Depeche Mode” (2731); “Robin Hood” (2731); Roger Bannister (2731); Fred West (2732); Nightingale / Florence Nightingale (2730 / 2733); “Keystone Kops” (2733); the Yorkshire [flamin’] Ripper (2734); “Capability Brown” (2737); “Big Brother” (2737, 2742, 2751); “Jabba the Hut” (2738); Jude Law (2738); Gerrard / Steve Gerrard (2738 / 2753), Keane / Roy Keane (2738 / 2753), Beckham (2738) and Barthezz (2738) [footballers]; Angelina Jolie (2739); Jane Russell (2739); Elvis [Presley] (2740, 2748); Charlie Dimmock (2741); Alan Titchmarsh (2741); George Formby (2741); “Tweedledum” (2742); Dido (2742); Prince William (2742); Gaudi [architect run over by tram] (2742); “Calamity Jane” (2743); “Ginny Greenteeth” (2744); The Krays, Reggie and Ronnie (2745); “Countdown” (2745); “How Green Is My Valley” (2745); “Pillow Talk” (2745); Doris Day (2745); Rock Hudson (2745); Gary Cooper (2745); Randolph Scott (2745); Dirk Bogarde (2745); [Walt] Disney (2745); Paul McCartney’s wife (2745); [John] Lennon / John Lennon (2745 / 2757); Jennifer Lopez / “The Wedding Planner” (2747); “Posh” and “Becks” (2747); “Peter Pan” (2748); Cliff Richard (2748); Stella McCartney (2749); “Sleeping Beauty” (2749); Pete Tong [disc jockey/expression] (2749); “Groundhog Day” (2751); “Lara Croft” (2755); Kylie Minogue (2755); Tom Cruise (2755); Nicolas Cage (2755); Pontius Pilate (2756); “Goldilocks” (2757); the “Galloping Gourmet” (2758); Jamie Oliver (2758); Chris Evans (2758): and the “Liver Birds” (2758).
Locations:
All of the action in this season is set in or near Liverpool.
Births:
None. It was Wills’ birthday recently in episode 2712; it is Jacqui’s birthday in episode 2715; Adele is 16 (2712, 2723) / 17 soon (2718), and it is her birthday – also mentioned in episodes 2731 and 2737 – in episode 2732. It is Emily’s 19th birthday soon in episode 2746, her birthday is also mentioned in episodes 2747, 2752, 2753 and 2754, and the day finally arrives in episode 2755.
Ali is 17 (2711) / 16 (2712); Jimmy is 50 (2712); Lindsey is “turning 30” (2712); Brigid is “60-odd” (2714); Luke is 4 / 5 (2720, 2743); Harry is nearly 4 (2722); Steve is 22 (2728); Diane is 38 (2730); Jacqui is “not even 30” (2732); Imelda is [would have been!] 13 (2733); Anthony is 12 (2734, 2754); Max will be 50 in four years (2736), and is “not 50 yet” (2748); Jacqui will be 30 in four years (2736); Ray is “70 if he’s a day”, according to Debbie (2741) / “about 102” according to Ali (2752); Stuart is 14 (2742, 2743); Jessie is “over 60” and “in her sixties” (2743); and Mike is “nearly 30”, according to Ron (2751).
Marriages:
None, although Nikki and Jerome get engaged in episode 2721, and plan to marry “next month” (2743) / “on the 19th” (2744) / on 19th October (2745). But their wedding is then postponed to a later date, “three weeks” away in episode 2754, so that Jimmy can be there. It is Max and Jacqui’s first wedding anniversary – “tomorrow” in episode 2735, “yesterday” in episode 2737 – in episode 2736, and it will soon be Debbie and Alan’s 25th wedding anniversary in episode 2746. Ruth left Sean after four years of marriage (2718, 2726); and Diane and Marty have been married for nine years (2730).
Deaths:
None. It is the anniversary of Beth Jordache’s death in episode 2720, and a year since Clint’s funeral in episode 2721. Unseen, never-to-be-seen dead characters mentioned are: Brigid’s mother (2714); John, the husband of the unseen Rita (2716); Jerome’s father (2720); Jimmy’s father (2723); Tim’s father (2723); Ted’s father (2729, 2731), who died young of chronic alcohonism (2729); Tony Fitz, Jessie’s first love (2743); Ron’s mother (2745); Nikki and Emily’s grandfather who they never knew [Jessie’s first husband] (2751); and Jan’s father and mother (2755).
Toilet visits:
Ray (2710); Jimmy (2713); Christy (2728); Luke (2730, wetting himself); Ron (2732 – twice, 2733, 2734 – wetting himself, and 2753); Sylvia (2740); Georgina (2740); Emily (2742 and 2749); Gary (2744); and Josh, while Rachel is having a shower in the same bathroom (2755).
Mentioned, so far unseen, but sure to turn up later:
Kevin, an ineffective workmate of Alan (2720, 2748).
Gone but not forgotten – seen previously and still mentioned occasionally, but not reappearing in this season:
[Rob] Dexter / Mr Dexter (2710, 2711, 2716, 2718, 2729, 2730, 2731, 2745, 2747 / 2711) – and a letter seen in episode 2744 refers to “Robert Dexter”; Wills (2710, 2712, 2713, 2714, 2724, 2744, 2756); Susannah (2710, 2732); Steph / Stephanie (2712, 2714, 2715, 2745, 2756 / 2714, 2739, 2740, 2741); Father Pat (2712); Paige (2713); Jackie (2712, 2713, 2724, 2746, 2757); Kylie / Kyles (2714, 2746, 2758 / 2744); Beth [Jordache] (2720); Mrs Tucker (2721); Jacko (2721); Greg (2728); Jason (2728, 2751); Mrs Plummer / Plummer (2728, 2734, 2735, 2736 / 2730); Trevor Jordache (2732); Patricia (2733); Sinbad (2734); the Cloughs’ mother (2738); Katrina / Trona / Trina (2741 / 2742 / 2746) / Katrina’s father (2741); Ron’s father (2745); George [West] (2745, 2747); Mick (2746); Hookey Johnson / Johnson / Hookey (2748 / 2749 / 2751, 2752); Leo (2754); Yvonne / Jerome’s mother (2754 / 2744, 2745, 2746, 2751); and Billy [Corkhill] (2758).
And those that are also mentioned, but are destined to remain unseen forever:
Ellie, a friend of Kirsty (2710, 2711, 2712, 2720, 2733, 2748, 2749) and her mother (2733); Pete, an ex-boyfriend of Kirsty (2710, 2713); Dan’s mother (2710, 2711, 2749, 2750); Dan’s father (2710); Debbie’s father (2710); Dr Corrigan, at the walk-in centre; Baad Johannsson / B. Johannsson / Baad (2712 / 2714 / 2724, 2739, 2740) / Sylvia’s husband (2723); Mickey Edwards, imprisoned mate of Marty (2712); Nic’s father (2714, 2721, 2729, 2738); Paula Herbert, an old friend of Diane (2716), and her mother (2716); Rita, a friend of Jessie (2716, 2725, 2751, 2754); Yasmin, an unmarried mother and neighbour of Brigid (2716); Albie (2716, 2718, 2731). caretaker at St Wilfred’s (2716); Julia / Gary’s mother (2717 / 2717, 2747); Cal, Gary’s dentist mate (2718); Gabby’s mother (2719, 2729, 2730) / family (2718) / father (2729, 2744) / Gary’s in-laws (2721); Gary’s father (2717, 2747); June, Helen’s adoptive mother (2724); Tom Carroll, and his arthritic wife who the Hiltons know from bingo (2727); Olly, a television character (2727); Jim from Aberdeen, a quiz contestant (2727); Mr Tynan from “Dovecot”, a customer of Steve (2728); Richard, Sammy’s estranged husband (2728, 2729, 2738); Ted’s mother (2729); “Sheena” (2729, 2738), Ted’s wife (2729) / Mrs Ted (2738); Neville at the “Pacific Star” (2729); Tony and Carol, mates of Nic (2729); Jenny Black, missing girl (2732); Mrs Susan Lowton, Diane’s oldest salon customer (2734); Carl, a friend of Anthony (2734); Max’s parents (2736); Alan’s mother (2736); Alan’s father (2736); Sean’s mother (2739); Georgina’s sister (2740); Mrs Derby, a customer of Sean (2743); Mr Bennett, whose haemhorrhoids Gary needs to deal with (2745); Anna Hutton, an old friend of Brigid (2746); Mr Hammond and Mrs Murphy, patients (2747); Randy Rob and Old Andy, drivers (2748); Baz’s mother (2750); Vinny Carter / Vinny (2754 / 2757), who Marty caught Jan with; Jack, a possible best man for Jerome (2754); Tony the butcher, who has sent a condolence card to Jessie (2757); Jeff, a mate of Kirsty (2758); and Kev, a mate of Jerome (2758);
Goofs:
In episode 2713, Nikki pronounces “corps” as if it sounds more like a dead body than part of an apple: “Not likely to be joining the diplomatic corps[e], is he?”…in episode 2717, when the ambulance taking Ron to hospital sets off, it has the registration number Y131 KDK and the words “EMERGENCY AMBULANCE” on the side; but when the ambulance is seen again on the way there, the registration number becomes W309 JNE and the words change to “EMERGENCY PARAMEDIC”…and, although Ron’s new will, dated 30 July, shows his full name “Ronald William Dixon” in episode 2723, Jacqui’s should probably be “Jacqueline Teresa Dixon-Farnham” rather than just “Jacqueline Farnham”.
The arrivals of Sylvia on the Close in episodes 2723 and 2724 are very tightly edited, with the result that it is not at all clear that her car is chauffeur-driven – the chauffeur is only ever visible for a split second at a time, and the car is not seen being driven away in either episode, having already disappeared by the next occasions the area in front of number 10 is seen. Although Sylvia is fleetingly seen alighting from the passenger-side of the car in the latter episode, viewers who had formed the mistaken impression that she had driven herself there would later be left wondering why on earth she needed to ask Jimmy to call her a taxi when she wanted to leave!
Although Tanya’s mother’s first name has been Lucy on the previous occasions on which Sammy has spoken to her on the telephone, it inexplicably changes to Sheena in episodes 2729 and 2738…….in episode 2736, Dan’s words to Ruth are “Partner, Lover, Husband” – but she later reminds him that he said “Partner, Husband, Lover”…….and, in episode 2737, Max says that it was his wedding anniversary “yesterday”, when it is Friday 13th – although it was previously made clear that he and Jacqui were married on 14th September.
Whenever Steve’s website is seen being accessed, it is www . steveshomeservicing . com – but a letter is missing from the newspaper advertisement he discovers in episode 2743, in which it is STEVEHOMESERVICING . COM…….the letter Gabby receives from the coroner’s court in episode 2744 shows her postcode as L12 OBE, instead of L43 6TZ…….Max’s third and fourth words are in the wrong order in episode 2747: “How about what’s doing best for Harry and Emma?”, and Ruth’s fourth and fifth words are in the wrong order in episode 2750: “Luke could have seriously been injured.”.
Although Jan appears to pay in cash on her first visit to the petrol station, she definitely pays by credit card the second time, in episode 2757. So surely Adele ought to have discovered her name, and realised who she was, at this point! And, in the same episode, it sounds as if two of the performers are working from different drafts of the script – as their lines sound fine individually, but don’t link together very well:
Quote:
NIKKI: Maybe I never told you because every time I say the word ‘Jimmy’, you see red.
JEROME: And by the sounds of it, Nikki, I’ve got good cause to be.
Trivia:
Alan’s job title is “transport manager” (2719), and his favourite television programme is “Father Ted” (2710). Kirsty gets two Bs and a D in her “A” levels (2724). Her first holiday without the family was to Cornwall (2718), and she plans to study politics (2718). Her postcard reminds her family to tape “Dawson’s Creek” for her (2730), and the flight number on which she says she is returning is AC594 (2747). Ali and Stuart are seen looking at a magazine called “RIPPLE” at the petrol station (2757). Luke is allergic to cats (2712), and the school he starts is “Digmont Street County Primary School, Liverpool”, whose “Headmaster” is Mrs C.A. Wadley and “Deputy Headmaster” is Mrs V. Powser, according to the sign seen in episode 2736. Ruth receives a letter dated 25th September 2002 from Plumbwood Mowrem, Sean’s solicitors in episode 2741. Ted was born in Liverpool (2729), he moved to Essex when he was in his teens (2729), and he spent ten years in prison (2731). Nic has no brothers (2721).
Headlines on the replica newspapers Max gets for Jacqui’s birthday include “21st Olympic Games Begin” and “Caravan Owners Get £8,000 Refund”, and for his birthday, “Troops Sail For Suez” and “First Self-service Shop Causes A Stir” (2736); while a present-day headline seen in episode 2721 reads “GP SAVES GUNMAN’S LIFE – Man jailed over killing has heart attack in bar”, and another seen in episodes 2744 and 2745 – revealed in the latter to be in the “Manor Park Reporter” – is “MISSING GIRL: BROTHERS ARRESTED. Local man attacked after police questioning”. Mike’s advert, appearing in the same paper, reads “Need a fast, efficient laundry service? Call Mike Dixon, 0151 496 0267. No job too big or too small.” (2744). He has cancelled the contract with “Swanbank” (2734) without the approval of Ron, who asks Jacqui to have “Someone” by Brian Poole and the Tremeloes played at his funeral (2722). The cost of the surgery he requires is £14,000 (2719).
Lance Timothy Powell (2742) and Bev have been to the “Pacific Star” in episode 2754, and Christy has looked for Marty there in episode 2729. Marty, who is 5’8″ tall, according to Christy (2739), originally met Jan in “the old Allinson’s Club” (2754). She now lives in Salford (2758), and Steve was 11 when Marty broke up with her (2756). His van bears the wording “STEVE’S HOME SERVICING – QUALIFIED MECHANIC, COMPETITIVE RATES. TEL. 07700 949 649” (2725, 2727, 2728, 2741, 2742, 2745, 2750, 2751, 2755, 2758), as does his business card, on which Ian has added “.com” (2741, 2742). Steve is seen visiting the website www . steveshomeservicing . com in episode 2742; Tim, Nikki, Jerome, Emily and Jessie all take a look in episode 2743 (Jessie wonders whether Georgina is double-jointed!) – as do Adele, Laura and their unnamed friends in episode 2750. As Marty drives Brigid – who was a trained nurse (2731) before Diane was born (2727) – home, he plays “Magic Moments” by Perry Como, which he knows is a favourite of hers (2716). The police contact name and number Diane is given when he goes missing is WPC Miles, 496 3821 (2739). The poster displaying a photograph of Imelda, and the words “HAVE YOU SEEN IMELDA CLOUGH? PLEASE CALL 0151 906 2022 WITH INFORMATION” is seen again in episodes 2713, 2726, 2727 and 2738.
Gabby receives a letter from H.M. Coroner’s Court Merseyside, Edenfalls Street, L1 9EF, whose telephone number is 0151 496 4700, instructing her to attend the inquest of Robert Dexter on Friday, 4th October 2002 (2744). Gary describes his mother, Julia, as being ex-LSE and a “hippy demonstrator” (2717). The health club Lindsey manages in the North-East is called “Away The Lard” (2756), and her e-mail address, to which Jimmy writes in episode 2744, is lindsey@ veg-e-mail.co.uk. Nikki’s e-mail address, at which she is seen receiving a message from Jimmy in episode 2749, and is seen to have also received e-mails from “James”, “Rob” and “Karlos”, is nikki@ veg-e-mail.co.uk; and Jimmy’s, from which one of his messages is seen originating in episode 2754, is jimmy@ veg-e-mail.co.uk. When Jessie asks where Jimmy is in episode 2716, she is told that he is “up the Ellison Road”. She is seen reading a magazine called “FOCUS” (2728); Leanne is seen with a magazine: “The Patio Murders”, the first of a four-part series (2737); and Tim is seen reading the book “The Profession of Violence”, a biography of the Krays (2745).
A milk float, similar to those that have appeared previously, bearing the address 27-29 Belmont Rd, and the telephone number 263 4236, is seen on the Close in episode 2728. However, the postcode is now the incomplete L 5BG, and the dairies’ name [Harrison’s] has been blanked out! Sylvia arrives in a taxi from “Manor Car Line” and bearing the telephone number 269 6699 at the beginning of episode 2740. There is art by Ansel Adams on display in the corridor outside the flats above Brookside Parade (2718); there is a poster of Muhammed Ali on Steve’s bedroom wall (2750); and there is still a Fletcher’s “For Sale” and attached “Sold” sign on “Trina’s Tots” in episodes 2717 and 2730, but the “Sold” sign has been removed when the sign is seen again in episodes 2745 and 2746. Debbie (2718, 2726, 2732), Adele (2722), Ron (2723), Gary (2723), Anthony (2737), Lance (2742), Jerome (2745), Jacqui (2746), Nisha (2747) and Alan (2748) are all right-handed, whereas Leanne (2722), Mike (2734), Jimmy (2736), Diane (2739) and Bev (2752) are all left-handed.
“Blink-and-you-miss it” moments:
From episode 2712, this might just be Emily’s finest moment:
Quote:
EMILY: We are going shopping.
TIM [to Jimmy]: You off anywhere as exciting?
JIMMY: No, but I know someone who is. Helen’s going to Iceland!
EMILY: Do us a favour, Jim – ask her to pick us up a chicken and a packet of burgers.
As Diane, Marty and Anthony enter a hospital ward to see Brigid in episode 2726, a geriatric patient waves to them from her bed – and an embarrassed Marty feebly waves back to her.
The end-of-season cliffhanger:
Jimmy and Lindsey are collecting fireworks from her car boot, Marty is comforting Anthony after Diane has walked out, and Kirsty is throwing some rubbish into the bin, as police sirens are heard, and a helicopter flies overhead. Three cars come racing into the Close, with police cars in pursuit, and crash into the various cars already parked there – including Jan’s. Five desperate men emerge from the cars, dodge the police, overcome resistance by the residents, and gain access to three of the homes on the Close – the Corkhills’, the Murrays’ and the Gordons’. All of them are armed, and now they have frightened residents and their visitors as potential hostages…