Episode 53 - Gossip

1Episode 19 - The Real World

25 minJan 4, 1983

Paul has a job interview and is confident that he has done well. Annabelle starts making clothes for Lucy as part of her economy drive. Bobby goes back to work after the strike, and finds that some of his co-workers are angry

2Episode 20 - Too Good To Be True

25 minJan 5, 1983

Paul jumps to some wrong conclusions. Petra becomes more obsessed with having a baby. Sheila makes a decision, and Damon invites his mates over.

3Episode 21 - Individualism

30 minJan 11, 1983

Karen and Sheila go shopping, while the rest of the family go to watch a football match. Roger joins a badminton club, and Paul suggests a trip to the Lakes to visit Annabelle's mother - but Lucy refuses to go.

4Episode 22 - Money

30 minJan 12, 1983

Annie's financial worries begin to trouble Sheila, and Barry discovers that he may also have some money problems. Lucy is amused that, without Paul knowing, Annabelle is looking for work.

5Episode 23 - Nothing's Easy

30 minJan 18, 1983

Damon almost reveals that Karen is on the Pill. Paul wants Annabelle to stay at home, but she would prefer to do some supply teaching. There is more bad news at work for Sheila.

6Episode 24 - The Poverty Trap

30 minJan 19, 1983

Roger's attempt to take up jogging are not successful. The boys' school reports are not good, so Damon has some serious grovelling to do. Sheila confronts Annie, although Barry has no sympathy.

7Episode 25 - Measuring

30 minJan 25, 1983

Barry has to back down in a heated argument with Victor, but then finds himself being propositioned by Eric's wife. Meanwhile, Sheila finds contraceptives in his bedroom, and is determined to find out whose they are.

8Episode 26 - Copped

30 minJan 26, 1983

Barry's denials when Eric confronts him after hearing rumours of his liaisons with Irene seem convincing enough, but he is not as good at explaining to Sheila why he has contraceptive pills in his bedroom. A TV Enquiry Officer visits the Close, and someone hasn't got a licence.......

9Episode 27 - Prospects

30 minFeb 1, 1983

Sheila is told that Damon has been playing truant. Gavin and Petra have a blazing row, and he storms out, telling her that she will see him in the morning - if she's lucky. Petra's response is to throw a tray through the glass door after him.

10Episode 28 - He Was Younger Than Me

30 minFeb 2, 1983

Petra awakens in the morning to discover that Gavin has died in his bed during the night, and has to be comforted by her brother-in-law George, her neighbours Roger and Heather, and - especially - Barry.

11Episode 29 - Inertia

30 minFeb 8, 1983

Annabelle becomes exasperated when her car is caught behind Gavin's funeral cortege and she runs out of petrol. Paul resolves to be more decisive and find himself a job.

12Episode 30 - Campaign Plan

30 minFeb 9, 1983

Lucy attends a meeting at school, expresses her grievances and tries to stir up some action. Sheila is not convinced that Karen should be on the Pill, and goes to speak to her doctor. Jeff reveals that Duane has been badly beaten up.

13Episode 31 - Intent

30 minFeb 15, 1983

tries to set his relationship with Carol on a firmer footing. Redundancies look certain to occur, as one plant at Bobby's work is to be closed down. Sheila seeks advice from her priest.

14Episode 32 - Sides

30 minFeb 16, 1983

Gordon is invited to an all-night party, but Paul wants him to be home by 10.30pm. Matty receives a redundancy notice, and is disappointed when Bobby seems unwilling to use his influence to help him. Carol is not impressed when she meets Barry's bit on the touchline.

15Episode 33 - Verbal Volleyball

30 minFeb 22, 1983

Annabelle has an unexpected visitor, while Roger and Heather battle over Derek's dinner party. Damon steals Karen's Valentine card, and takes it to show to everyone at school.

16Episode 34 - Social Studies

30 minFeb 23, 1983

Matty and Teresa have dinner with Bobby and Sheila, and end up arguing over redundancies. Meanwhile, Heather and Roger dine with Derek and Angela and their other guests - and Derek hints to Heather that Roger's career could depend on how co-operative she is.......

17Episode 35 - Rates

30 minMar 1, 1983

Damon steams open the wrong letter. Barry and Frank are horrified by Petra's attitude and her detemination to get Gavin completely out of her life.

18Episode 36 - Altruism

30 minMar 2, 1983

Annabelle tries to convince Paul that he cannot claim free meals for Gordon at his private school. Barry and Frank plan a surprise for Petra, but she has a bigger surprise for Barry.

19Episode 37 - About Damon

30 minMar 8, 1983

The Huntingtons are burgled again, and Roger sets off around the Close to interrogate his neighbours. The Educational Welfare Officer visits the Grants to find out why Damon has been missing school.

20Episode 38 - Closed Shop

30 minMar 9, 1983

Redundancy in the Grant household forces Damon and Karen to think of ways of earning cash. But Barry brightens the day by bringing home paint for the planned redecoration.

21Episode 39 - Donkey Work

30 minMar 15, 1983

When Petra's boss makes a pass at her, Michelle suggests that Petra tells him that she is pregnant. There are differing views over how a ratepayers' association should be run.

22Episode 40 - A Stay-Behind

30 minMar 16, 1983

Sheila waits at home while Bobby and his mates endlessly drink and drivel after-hours about nothing of any significance or interest.

23Episode 41 - Hard to Get

30 minMar 22, 1983

The Huntingtons suspect that they have another intruder, and they're right. Damon is stranded in the bungalow after arguing with his mates. Lucy tells Gordon of her doubts about her relationship with Jonathan.

24Episode 42 - Camp Beds

30 minMar 23, 1983

Roger's parents visit for Easter, and his father's offers to help around the house don't go down too well. Gordon suggests that Lucy should give Jonathan a taste of his own medicine.

25Episode 43 - Paving Stones

30 minMar 29, 1983

It's time for church, but Karen and Damon have gone missing. Sydney sees Barry laying paving stones for Petra, and asks whether he could get some for Roger. Lucy drops Gordon right in it.

26Episode 44 - Gentle Persuasion

30 minMar 30, 1983

After Michelle expresses doubts that they should be spending so much time together, Petra and Barry talk things over. Meanwhile Sydney makes Damon pay when he catches him doing something naughty in church.

27Episode 45 - Which Way Is South?

30 minApr 5, 1983

Alan measures the bungalow, but can he find anybody who knows enough geography to help him out? Roger invites everyone for a drink to celebrate his and Sydney's birthdays. Lucy practises for her stint on "What The Papers Say".

28Episode 46 - Party

30 minApr 6, 1983

Damon and his friends become uneasy about Alan, but their fears prove unfounded. The Huntingtons' party doesn't go as planned.

29Episode 47 - Oscillations

30 minApr 12, 1983

Paul suspects Barry of stealing his paving stones. Samantha resists Alan's invitation to more into the bungalow with him. Karen is threatened with suspension from school for swearing at a teacher.

30Episode 48 - Hypocrites

30 minApr 13, 1983

Bobby and Sheila have a fun evening out, followed by a full-scale row with Karen when she reveals that she no longer intends to go to church.

31Episode 49 - Perks

30 minApr 19, 1983

Barry resorts to drastic action when his boss, Ted, confronts him about removing materials from the building site. Alan chats to Michelle, and invites her to come and look at his computer. Lucy makes a new friend.

32Episode 50 - Learners

30 minApr 20, 1983

Heather is studying for her exams and feeling tetchy. Lucy decides to go to a CND rally. When she hears that Barry and Terry are planning to go into business together, Michelle suggests that Petra could do their secretarial work.

33Episode 51 - Stepladders

30 minApr 26, 1983

Bobby has some advice for Jonah, whose one-night-stand with Jean leaves him feeling lonely. Gordon tells Annabelle she is turning into Brookside's "iron lady" - but can she persuade Alan to join the ratepayers' association?

34Episode 52 - Access

30 minApr 27, 1983

When Jonah's aggression in court leads to his rights of access to his son becoming restricted, Bobby persuades him to appeal. Paul plans to sell his car, and Alan asks Samantha to marry him.

35Episode 53 - Gossip

30 minMay 3, 1983Now viewing

Against Michelle's advice, Marie visits Sheila to explain why Barry is becoming too involved with Petra. Lucy and Gordon hatch a plot to enable her to go to the CND rally with Janice. Someone comes to stay with Heather while Roger is away.

36Episode 54 - Rumblings

30 minMay 4, 1983

Heather and Polly play scrabble, and compare their prospects. Lucy is disappointed with the small turnout at the demonstration. Petra and Barry are both annoyed when they discover that Marie spoke to Sheila about them.

37Episode 55 - Looking Forward

30 minMay 10, 1983

Although Annabelle visits Sheila to remind her about the ratepayers' meeting, Roger is the only one who turns up. Samantha increases Sheila's fears about Bobby's job by telling her she suspects Fairbanks will be closing soon.

38Episode 56 - Special Occaision

30 minMay 11, 1983

The Collins family celebrate Annabelle's birthday, while Bobby plans to take Sheila to London for the final of the F.A. Cup. Damon is sent home from school, suffering from lovesickness - and marriage still doesn't appeal to Samantha.

39Episode 57 - Mild Beer

30 minMay 17, 1983

Gordon attempts to convincingly order a drink in a pub. Barry's confrontation with Dave results in Petra quitting her job.

40Episode 58 - Thought and Effort

30 minMay 18, 1983

Barry pays Karen to cook lunch for him and Petra - but she goes out and it is burned. Tempers flare, and Petra storms out, doubting that Barry really wants to be with her.

41Episode 59 - Knocked for Six

30 minMay 24, 1983

Paul is recalled for a job interview, but decides not to take the position because he feels it is beneath his capabilities. Heather argues with Roger, who is then run over by a bus.

42Episode 60 - Comfortable

30 minMay 25, 1983

Now that his ribs are broken, Roger is reconciled with Heather. Annabelle goes to a district ratepayers' meeting, and Paul has another interview.

43Episode 61 - Forewarned

30 minMay 31, 1983

George Williams gives Bobby confidential and disturbing news about the factory's future, and Sheila dreads the conflicts that may follow. Michelle attempts to heal the rift between Barry and Petra, but Marie may not approve of their holiday plans.

44Episode 62 - Getting Old

30 minJun 1, 1983

A chance meeting with Barry affects Alan's holiday plans. Sheila fears that she and Bobby will have less time together, even though the factory closure seems even more likely.

45Episode 63 - Foursome

30 minJun 7, 1983

Michelle and the Grants awaken to discover that Petra and Barry have sneaked off to the Isle of Man for a holiday.......but so have Alan and Samantha!

46Episode 64 - Mysterious Ways

30 minJun 8, 1983

Barry and Petra sneak out of the hotel early in the hope of escaping from Alan and Samantha. When Petra begins to feel unwell, she thinks it's the baby.

47Episode 65 - Recuperating

30 minJun 14, 1983

Marie and Michelle visit Petra, who is in hospital after having a miscarriage. Barry offers to give them a lift home. Heather and Roger talk about their marriage, but Roger is summoned into work.

48Episode 66 - Inadequacies

30 minJun 15, 1983

Paul has another interview.......at the Dole office. Roger and Heather argue about work and starting a family.

49Episode 67 - Better Things to Do

30 minJun 21, 1983

Damon goes skating with Elsa, who then goes off with her mates. Lucy goes on a demonstration instead of sitting an exam.

50Episode 68 - In Clink

30 minJun 22, 1983

Paul goes to the police station, and Lucy is released with a caution. Damon and Elsa decide just to be good friends.

51Episode 69 - Dinner

30 minJun 28, 1983

As her final exams approach, the pressure is getting to Heather - and when she walks out after an argument with Roger, he rings another woman.... Alan and Samantha encourage Bobby to teach Sheila to drive. Annabelle is not convinced that their troubles with Lucy are over.

52Episode 70 - Stupid Rows

30 minJun 29, 1983

Petra tries to start facing the future. Heather and Roger are meant to be celebrating, but he doesn't come home. Karen gets her CSE results.

53Episode 71 - Thinking Badly

30 minJul 5, 1983

Gordon goes to look at Alan's computer. Jonah tries to placate Annabelle and Paul after Lucy's arrest. Roger reacts angrily to Heather's impulsive spending.

54Episode 72 - Summer Madness

30 minJul 6, 1983

Gordon and Lucy are uncomfortable about how close Annabelle seems to be with Robin Tate. Karen, Pauline and Susi go into town to investigate starting up a new venture.

55Episode 73 - Just Like Gavin

30 minJul 12, 1983

When Barry refuses to do Petra's decorating, Terry volunteers. Bobby is concerned when Alan Torenson questions him, fearing that the secret report has been leaked.

56Episode 74 - Stretch Covers

30 minJul 13, 1983

Practising her driving alone, Sheila crashes into Alan's car. Petra believes Gavin has returned from the dead, but it's someone else.

57Episode 75 - New Image

30 minJul 19, 1983

Gordon chooses a jacket that will "express his personality". Lucy loses her knickers. Roger misses out on a partnership, but Paul is offered a job, and decides to accept it.

58Episode 76 - Human Nature

30 minJul 20, 1983

Roger tells Heather a convincing lie about where he was last night. Lucy and Gordon discover that the family holiday will have to be postponed.

59Episode 77 - Straight Choice

30 minJul 26, 1983

The closure of the factory is announced, and redundancy is now only 90 days away for Bobby and Jonah. Meanwhile, someone is lurking in the undergrowth and observing the residents of the Close...

60Episode 78 - Working Away

30 minJul 27, 1983

Sheila is upset at the possibility that Bobby may have to seek work abroad, and even more upset when Barry leaves for London with her kidney fund money. Roger is worried when he is spotted dining out with his rich client.

61Episode 79 - Pane

30 minAug 2, 1983

Roger helps to mend Michelle's cassette recorder - but Damon is equally keen to repair Samantha's broken window.

62Episode 80 - Ghosts

30 minAug 3, 1983

Damon and Gizzmo play a trick on Karen and Susi while they are sunbathing. Bobby persuades Sheila to take a holiday in Anglesey. Petra returns home from the shops, packs a suitcase, and leaves home.

63Episode 81 - Over-reacting

30 minAug 9, 1983

Petra's car is found, and Alan mistakes the detective who arrives to speak to Michelle for the flasher. Lucy storms out after Annabelle slaps her during an argument.

64Episode 82 - She's All Right

30 minAug 10, 1983

Gordon reveals that Lucy is staying at Janice's. Mr Johnston thinks Heather is a secretary, then discovers that she is his accountant. Marie is convinced that Petra will come home.

65Episode 83 - She Wouldn't

30 minAug 16, 1983

A policewoman tells Michelle that Petra may have committed suicide. Paul convinces Lucy to come home. A chance remark cause Heather to become suspicious of Roger.

66Episode 84 - Long Holiday

30 minAug 17, 1983

Annabelle and Paul suggest that Lucy goes to France for six months, and she agrees. Heather discovers that Roger isn't where he should be - but she doesn't know where he is. Sheila decides that if Bobby isn't going to fight, she will...

67Episode 85 - Temperamental

30 minAug 23, 1983

Maureen Lomax arrives to collect the kidney machine money from Sheila, who can only give her a cheque. Heather accuses Roger of being unfaithful.

68Episode 86 - Inscrutable

30 minAug 24, 1983

A parcel arrives for Heather, but it might not distract her from questioning Roger about his movements. Barry returns home, but he is not alone. Lucy and Karen receive their O-level results, and there are more birthday celebrations in the Close.

69Episode 87 - Six in a Bed

30 minAug 30, 1983

Sheila is convinced that Val is not really unable to speak English, and proves it by having Alan pretend to by a fluent Chinese speaker. Diane gives Roger an expensive tie-pin for services rendered.

70Episode 88 - Bon Voyage

30 minAug 31, 1983

Diane wants Roger to go away on holiday with him, so he tells Heather more lies. Damon gets into more trouble, and Lucy leaves to spend six months in France.

71Episode 89 - Seperation Orders

30 minSep 6, 1983

On Paul's first day in his new job, he is called up for jury service. Roger is reluctant to commit himself to going on a holiday to Corfu with Heather. In return for a favour, Alan lets Val move in with him for a while.

72Episode 90 - Approaching the Crunch

30 minSep 7, 1983

Paul has to deal with a problematic trainee. Diane and Heather finally come face-to-face.

73Episode 91 - Bird Droppings

30 minSep 13, 1983

Damon and his mates find a new way of making mischief. Alan has a setback in his bid to earn more than Samantha.

74Episode 92 - Cliches

30 minSep 14, 1983

Heather receives her exam results, but Roger is too busy with Diane to ask her if she has passed.

75Episode 93 - Collapsing

30 minSep 20, 1983

Barry goes shopping for Bobby and Sheila's anniversary. Bobby discusses the factory closure with George Williams, and Heather and Roger fight. Annabelle has an unexpected guest.

76Episode 94 - You Sod!!

30 minSep 21, 1983

Marie finds a letter from Petra, and calls the police. Heather hears conclusive proof that Roger is having an affair with Diane, and throws him out.

77Episode 95 - Soaking

30 minSep 27, 1983

Roger gets a shock when he goes to see Diane again. Bobby and Sheila plan their 25th wedding anniversary party.

78Episode 96 - Memory Lane

30 minSep 28, 1983

Both Samantha and Val think a message Alan has left is for them. Sydney prepares to escort Heather, and Gizzmo is beaten up.

79Episode 97 - Worker's Wives

30 minOct 4, 1983

Sheila tries to set up an action committee. Barry tries to tempt Terry. Alan's bottom is bitten during a rugby match.

80Episode 98 - Neighbourliness

30 minOct 5, 1983

Barry and Terry's attempts to store their knock-off jeans are continually thwarted. Alan discovers who bit his bottom. The residents meet their new neighbours - Edna and Harry Cross.

81Episode 99 - Jack and Gill

30 minOct 11, 1983

While Heather visits her parents in Belfast, Roger returns to the Close and almost burns her house down.

82Episode 100 - Dulce

30 minOct 12, 1983

Heather talks to Will about her marriage, and prepares for life on her own. Annabelle takes Sheila for a driving lesson.

83Episode 101 - Fund Raising

30 minOct 18, 1983

Annabelle gets carried away, Sheila joins the picket line, and Barry and Terry discover that some of their jeans have gone missing.

84Episode 102 - Jeans

30 minOct 19, 1983

Sheila is disappointed when the newspaper coverage of the pocket line is dominated by Samantha. Terry and Barry are not the only ones selling jeans....

85Episode 103 - White Elephants

30 minOct 25, 1983

Sheila is invited to appear on television, and George buys Paul's cardigan at the bring and buy sale.

86Episode 104 - Good Cause

30 minOct 26, 1983

Sydney takes Heather and Roger out for the day in an attempt to reconcile them. Sheila puts forward strong arguments in her interview, but returns home to bad news.

87Episode 105 - Mischief Night

30 minNov 2, 1983

Bobby tries to negotiate a fair settlement, Barry and Terry need some cable, and Marie's washine machine needs to be repaired.

88Episode 106 - On the Fire

30 minNov 3, 1983

The Jacksons' bonfire has some surprising contents. Marie finds that her kitchen is full of water. Mike tells Karen he is joining the Army.

89Episode 107 - Daylight Robbery

30 minNov 8, 1983

Harry and Edna move in. While Harry tells Paul about his boxing medals, Mark steals them - but Damon and Gizzmo are blamed.

90Episode 108 - What You've Lost

30 minNov 9, 1983

Paul and Heather see Gizzmo being beaten up by his brother. Damon fights with Mark, and wins - but Bobby tells him off.

91Episode 109 - Gnomes

30 minNov 15, 1983

When Harry's attention is diverted, Damon and Gizzmo start moving his gnomes around. Barry helps Samantha retrieve a valuable disk Alan has accidentally dropped behind a cabinet, but then she spills coffee on it.

92Episode 110 - Age of Opportunity

30 minNov 16, 1983

Barry works on Bobby's car. Gordon and Mark go to a recording studio to hand in their demo tape. Gordon asks the receptionist for a date, but she turns him down.

93Episode 111 - Small Mercies

30 minNov 22, 1983

Sheila and Karen go to bingo, and Karen wins £75. Alan continues his search for the missing disk, and blames Gordon when it turns up damaged.

94Episode 112 - Foibles

30 minNov 23, 1983

Karen arrives home late with Mike, and Bobby throws him out. Karen and Bobby then argue over her giving away her bingo winnings.

95Episode 113 - Shopping Lists

30 minNov 29, 1983

Paul tries to pacify Jack when he discovers Gordon has the stolen drum-box. Everyone on the Close is having car trouble.

96Episode 114 - Outdoor Mechanics

30 minNov 30, 1983

Barry and Terry go to the beach to burn the Jaguar, but discover they haven't enough petrol. When they return with some, they find the car is sinking into the sand.

97Episode 115 - The Pit

30 minDec 6, 1983

Marie decides to try to contact Petra by putting an ad in the paper. Heather is invited to the firm's annual dinner with Roger and feels that she can't tell her boss that her marriage has broken up.

98Episode 116 - New Order

30 minDec 7, 1983

When Alan refuses to tell Harry why he has dug a pit, he starts to fill it in. Heather spends a day at Mr Johnston's printing firm in Billinge, and agrees to let Polly come and stay with her.

99Episode 117 - Sardines

30 minDec 13, 1983

Harry discovers that some of his gnomes are up Alan's Christmas tree, and that his is the only garden without a sapling. Marie and Michelle face a gruesome task. Heather and Polly gain a third lodger.

100Episode 118 - So Thoughtless

30 minDec 14, 1983

Polly and Sydney disturb Heather when she has work to do at home. Harry is asked to dress up as Father Christmas. Samantha returns home earlier than expected.

101Episode 119 - Nothing Serious

30 minDec 20, 1983

As Christmas approaches, Heather battles to save her client's business. Marie receives news that George has been injured and taken to hospital. Bobby and Matty deliver Christmas hampers, and Barry and Terry try to sell dodgy perfume.

102Episode 120 - Not Beaten Yet

30 minDec 21, 1983

Heather dashes back to Ireland, Marie and Michelle discover that Petra has sent them a Christmas card, and Barry and Terry discover a more profitable use for their perfume.

103Episode 121 - Nothing's Changed

30 minDec 27, 1983

Having Lucy home for Christmas doesn't improve Annabelle's mood, but can she be persuaded to see a doctor? Mike hears a few tales when he returns home on leave from the Army.

104Episode 122 - Survivors

30 minDec 28, 1983

The Collins family have a party on New Year's Eve, but Gordon is out getting drunk elsewhere. Mike comes to visit Karen, but ends up playing cards with Barry and Terry.