An unwelcome visitor at the Meal Machine spells danger for both Joe and Mark.

Grant promises to get Sharon back into the Queen Vic, by fair means or foul.

Clyde Tavernier is in A1 condition for the big fight tonight - but his mind is hardly on boxing.

The brewery decides the new manager of The Vic, and Sharon has a confession to make to Grant.

Phil finds romance on his night out with the boys.

All Arthur wants is to give his wife a special birthday treat - what could be simpler?

Gill fears that Mark will not be able to cope with the difficult times ahead.

Romance is in the air for Ricky but Sam is looking elsewhere.

Pat is determined not to let Frank stand in the way of her independence - but Ricky pays the price. Michelle is on tenterhooks as she awaits the results of her first year exams.

Deciding that it's time to introduce his new girlfriend to his parents, Ian invites them all to a dinner party. Dot helps Jules recover from his mugging. And, just when she thought she was getting the hang of market life, Rachel's conscience is tested by an awkward encounter with a dissatisfied customer.

Ricky learns that he has passed his exams; but will the Mitchell brothers give him a rise? Ian and Ronnie can't see enough of each other and Kathy is worried that things are moving too fast. Michelle is concerned about Sharon and has a sudden suspicion as to what the problem might be.

Frank has a surprise bargain for Nigel, Grant has some bad news for Sharon, and Ian discovers the truth about Cindy.

Phil is put on the spot over the future of the Vic - where do his loyalties lie? Nigel has his revenge on Frank, but it is Dot who cleans up. Cindy has to make a decision and Arthur turns to an old friend.

Ricky dreams of a fresh start for his marriage but Sam has a surprise for him. Frank does his best to help Pat, but things are not made any easier by Dot's continued gossip. Michelle notices that Pauline is suffering from post-Christmas blues and decides to give her a treat, while Sharon is delighted by Phil's continued support, and Arthur makes a mistake.

Hattie makes a bold move, Cindy makes a decision about her future and Ricky helps his father cope with a shock. At the Queen Vic, Nigel steps into the breach to provide the evening's entertainment when Sharon is let down at the last minute.

Arthur's guilt over the lies he is telling comes to a head, Pete finds out the truth about Rose's absent husband and has to make a brave decision. An old friend of Tricky Dicky's turns up.

Arthur makes a mistake, a new trader appears on the market - to Rachel's disgust - and Mandy's evening in with Aidan has an unexpected conclusion.

Aidan reaches a decision on his football career and Ricky fancies a job change. Michelle gets unwanted attention, while Hattie tries to celebrate her 18th birthday - but Steve has other things on his mind.

Hattie gets a belated surprise. Arthur gives Aidan a pep talk. Steve and Mark's venture takes off. Michelle gives Jack another warning. With her friends' help can she finally get through to him that she is not interested?

Gita gives Ian some advice, and Grant and Phil rescue Nigel from his birthday blues. Jules makes a confession to Dot, and Michelle is suspicious of a blossoming new friendship.

There is some unexpected news at the Taverniers.

Michelle and Mark struggle to pick up the pieces when they hear of their parents' trouble and Arthur tries to do the decent thing. Sanjay comes up with a plan to make money and Nigel moves house.

Kathy tries to make her peace with Pauline, Mrs. Hewitt has an unexpected visitor and Mandy is forced to come clean.

Ricky has an idea to help the homeless, but it backfires on him when Frank decides to do some DIY. Meena seeds Gita's suspicions about Sanjay's wanderings. Pat resumes her role as surrogate mother.

Michelle has some news for Sanjay about Gita. Nigel continues his hospital visits.

While Cindy gives Kathy a piece of her mind, Pat steps in as the perfect granny.

Richard finds himself at the centre of an escalating nuisance campaign, and Cindy decides to hold a surprise birthday party for Ian.

Nigel sets about looking for a job. David is pleased to receive a visit from the police, and the financial noose tightens around Frank's neck.

Liam Tyler is still hanging around the neighbourhood trying to annoy Nigel Bates. Jimmy Coogan returns to The Arches to collect the ringed car but as Phil has not been paid, he wont give Jimmy the car.

The spirit of Frank Butcher lives on in Ricky, and Gita sees her boss in a new light.

Phil loses his rag, while Grant loses his motor, and Gita pays Ian back in more ways than one.

Bianca sees Ricky in a new light, David makes Phil an offer he can't refuse, and Carol wonders if money really can buy her love.

Kathy learns some home truths from Pat, Gita shuts Sanjay out, and David and Ricky open for business.

David and Ricky have a disagreement, Sanjay faces up to the mess Tricky Dicky left behind, and Mark says goodbye to an old friend.