Don pleads with Mike to waive his gambling debt, while Ivy is kept in the dark. Mavis and Derek decide to buy a house. Rita wonders if Alan's plan to buy a shop has hit a snag.
Ivy ignores Don's wishes and confronts Mike about the gambling debt. Alan arranges an appointment for a surveyor to view Number 7. Bet tackles Alec about finding a replacement for Gloria.
Alan has his work cut out to prevent the surveyor's visit to Number 7 from being rumbled. Sally and Gina receive disturbing news of their father. Alec's decision to employ Charlie Bracewell baffles the pub staff.
Charlie's presence at the Rovers proves far from uplifting for staff and patrons alike. Rita confronts Alan with her suspicions. Sally deserts Kevin to be at the hospital with her dad.
Alan's scheming pays off handsomely at the bank. Alec learns of a lucrative employment opportunity. Gina leaves Sally to help their mum to plan Eddie's funeral.
Bet meets one of the star attractions of Alec's foreign job opportunity. Charlie oversteps the mark with Betty. Sally receives some good news on the day of her father's funeral.
Alec hears worrying news from his accountant. Mavis finds the property of her dreams. Sally has big plans for her £1000 windfall. Bet determines to get rid of Charlie.
While Alec frets about his tax mystery, Bet hatches a plot to rid the Rovers of Charlie. Sally's idea to boost Kevin's career prospects meets with opposition. Alan stresses over the upcoming shop opening.
Alec faces uncertainty as he goes for a meeting at the tax office. The Wiltons view a bungalow which Mavis hopes will become their new home. Ivy pokes her nose into Gail and Brian's marriage.
Alan has an unwelcome visitor at the opening party for his new shop. Alec prepares for his showdown with the Inland Revenue. Brian's temper arouses Don's suspicions.
Dawn's presence at the shop hampers Alan's shady dealings. Alec frets over how to rectify the shortfall in his finances. Ivy takes a keen interest in Gail and Brian's plans.
Alan invites Dawn out to lunch. Bet forces Alec to make a decision about paying the outstanding tax. Ivy's meddling results in her making a nasty discovery.
Brian accuses Gail of upsetting Ivy with the truth about their marriage. Emily's new double-glazing aggravates Vera. Ken finds Jason drinking at home with his mates.
Brian cannot understand Gail wanting another divorce and they row. Sandra confronts Ken in the Rovers and accuses him of setting the police onto Jason. Vera waits impatiently for work to begin on the stone-cladding of Number 9.
The police call on Gail to deliver the terrible news of Brian's death. Dawn rejects Alan's advances. Cash-strapped Alec tries to gain employment on the tour he turned down.
Sandra's meeting with a social worker forces her to make a drastic decision. Gail and Ivy clash over plans for Brian's funeral. Alan tries a different approach with Dawn.
Ivy and Gail remain at war as Brian's funeral takes place. Alan makes it clear to Dawn that he still intends to pursue her. The Wiltons agree to hold a dinner party.
Alan is determined to get Dawn alone. Ivy seeks guidance from the church to deal with her anger for Gail. Plans for the Wiltons' dinner party are subject to change.
Rita sneaks into Alan's office to search for evidence. Kevin drags his feet raising the funds to buy the garage from Gail. Mavis has a meltdown over her dinner party.
Rita pays a visit to the building society and realises the extent of Alan's deceit. Kevin is reluctant to work for Tom Casey. Percy is put out when Emily arranges a lunch date with Arthur.
Rita is hospitalised following Alan's vicious attack. Emily chastises Percy for discussing her relationship with Arthur. Bet chooses a new barmaid for the Rovers.
Alan's request presents Jenny with an impossible dilemma. Tina starts her first shift behind the bar. Percy feels pushed out when Emily entertains Arthur.
Vera works out what Jack's problem is. Rita returns home from hospital and reflects on Alan's actions. Emily's friendship with Arthur goes from strength to strength.
Curly wallows in misery as Shirley refuses to talk to him. Jenny steels herself to visit Alan in the remand centre. Tom challenges Kevin's decision to sack Mark.
Curly's state of mind becomes a cause for concern when he shuts himself away. Derek insists on Mavis matching his executive standing. Bet longs for a night out.
Derek persuades Mavis to give up her job. Betty voices misgivings about Bet going out with Paul. Curly's friends and neighbours attempt to coax him out of his flat.
Derek is dealt a crushing blow at work, while Mavis and Rita struggle to remain civil. Stella Rigby pays Bet a visit. Alma reveals that she has changes planned for the cafe.
Derek resolves to plead to the managing director for his job. Bet assures Betty that she can handle Paul Rigby. Alma takes exception to Phyllis discussing her private business.
Alec's early return sparks panic among Bet's workforce. Nicky's failure to grasp Brian's death upsets Gail. Derek cannot admit to Mavis that he lost his job.
Gail, Audrey and Ivy mount a frantic search for missing Nicky. Bet makes no headway trying to convince Alec of her loyalty. Alf demands Curly's rent arrears.
Mavis tells Derek she has found out that he lost his job, but he assures her everything will be fine. Alec is taken aback when Bet consults a solicitor about the divorce. Vera orders Jack to make Curly feel welcome at Number 9.
The Gilroys refuse to back down over the divorce. Gail discovers that Ivy wants her to give up work. Derek resists all attempts to make him see reason.
Alec informs Stella of Bet's cavorting with her husband. Alma's management style aggravates Gail upon her return to the cafe. Don takes a fare to the dog track.
With Bet refusing to lift a finger, Alec hires a housekeeper to look after him. Don persuades Alf to buy a share in Lucky. Alma's personal problems interfere with her work.
Bet's bravado takes a knock when Alec moves in his latest housekeeper. Alma sacks Phyllis from the cafe. Alf and Don prepare a reluctant Lucky for her race.
Bet's departure from the Rovers prompts Betty to follow suit. Mavis urges Derek to be more pro-active in his job-hunting. Unemployed Phyllis follows Percy around all day.
Jack sneaks to the brewery, informing Nigel Ridley of the Gilroys' marriage split. Audrey and Ivy decide to race Lucky. Derek attends an interview for an unspecified job.
Bet starts work at The Flying Horse, while Alec receives a visit from Nigel Ridley. Audrey and Ivy take over Lucky's training. Gail seeks business advice from Mike.
Alec begins to regret his treatment of Bet. Gail and Alma reach an agreement on their business partnership. Ivy and Audrey make a discovery at the dog track.
The Gilroys' reunion shatters the Duckworths' dreams. Ken annoys Deirdre by publishing a silly story about her council meeting. Alma sends Phyllis packing.
Deirdre objects to Ken seeing her as a source of information. Jack expects to take charge at the Rovers while the Gilroys holiday. Phyllis hopes for a reprieve from Gail.
Mark's desire to take up banger racing causes headaches for Kevin. Audrey offers to help Alma to ensnare Mike. Ken refuses to disclose his council informant's name to Deirdre.
Ken's latest article on the council's plans places Deirdre in the firing line. Mike takes Alma to Alf and Audrey's dinner party. Kevin and Mark seek a car to race.