Season 4
Episodes • 1998

1. 5 January 1998
30 minThe Cunninghams attempt to pick up the pieces in the wake of Cindy's revelation. Will reporter Ruth find out the truth about the abandoned baby?
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2. 8 January 1998
30 minCindy sinks to the depths of depression. Jambo tells Mrs. Patrick about Mr. Osborne's past.
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3. 12 January 1998
30 minJude goes on the warpath and Cindy resorts to drastic action to prevent her mother bringing the baby home. Mrs. Patrick reels over Jambo's revelation.
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4. 15 January 1998
30 minCindy is stunned by her mother's decision about the baby's future. Kurt lashes out at a devastated Lucy. Mandy's fashion show puts her under pressure.
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5. 19 January 1998
30 minCindy delivers an ultimatum to her mother: it's her or the baby. Sol is forced to ask Mr. Osborne a favour, much to Ruth's amusement.
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6. 22 January 1998
30 minTony worries about Jambo. Gina and Sol clash with the Williams family. Kurt and Ruth have a shock in store, and Carol pushes Jude to the limit.
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7. 26 January 1998
30 minLewis receives disturbing news from Jude regarding Mandy. Kurt is down in the dumps, and there's nothing Ruth can do to cheer him up. There's a terrifying ordeal about school for Gina and Becky. Jambo won't leave his bedroom. Cindy tells Jude and Lewis that she wants her baby to be adopted.
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8. 29 January 1998
30 minIt's a big day for Cindy, as she must decide whether or not she's keeping her baby. Sol is shocked to catch his mother getting intimate with Mr. Osborne on the sofa. Kurt sets his sights on becoming healthier following the accident. Jambo's in a terrible state and no one can cheer him up. Jude does more work for Benny.
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9. 2 February 1998
30 minJude worries about what the police are being told. Mandy and Cindy are reunited. Kate's terrified when she's targeted by the Williams family.
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10. 5 February 1998
30 minLucy is forced to go cold turkey when her prescription is reduced. Jude decides it's time that Tony pays for his three-timing. The Williams launch a final and threatening attack on Kate.
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11. 9 February 1998
30 minKate tells Gina about the acid attack, begging her not to testify. Tony's the one receiving a surprise at what should be Jambo's surprise birthday party. Benny threatens Jude. The Patricks are distraught when the court case ends in disaster.
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12. 12 February 1998
30 minThe Patricks are left reeling following the court case, with shock soon turning to anger and Kate ending up on the receiving end. Tony adjusts to life being single, but still wants to know who set him up. Romance fades for Mr. and Mrs. Benson and blossoms for Lucy and Rob, but there's just one man standing in their way - Kurt.
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13. 16 February 1998
30 minMrs. Benson gets a shock whilst going through her husband's jacket, while Kurt hates Lucy for how much time she's spending with Rob.
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14. 19 February 1998
30 minAs the day of the court case arrives, all eyes are on Gina and whether or not she'll testify. Lucy goes to the doctors but is left dissatisfied with the outcome. Tony continues to receive gifts from his mysterious benefactor.
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15. 23 February 1998
30 minMr. Osborne and Mrs. Patrick receive a mixed reception about their wedding. Tony's desperate to find out who's victimising him. Max and O.B.'s attempt to get female attention is a spectacular fail. Sol causes a riot when he drunkenly enters the Dog and Jambo decides to sort him out.
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16. 26 February 1998
30 minSol and Jambo have to pay for their behaviour the previous night; fortunately for Jambo, his punishment is a bit of gardening. Ruth leaves for the climbing trip, but Kurt won't be going with her. Lewis also has to go alone. The climbing trip starts well, until the gang find themselves stuck up the mountain...
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17. 2 March 1998
30 minThe climbing trip gang have spent the night up on the mountain. Ruth's left feeling guilty about how she's kept warm, while Rob and Kevin are suffering.
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18. 5 March 1998
30 minLucy's distraught while Rob's the smug hero, much to Kurt's frustration. Jambo's annoyed at Carol. Things aren't going to plan for Cindy and Mandy.
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19. 9 March 1998
30 minRuth is put on the spot when Kurt reads her article about Rob. Mandy's called to the headmaster's office. Despite Sol's disapproval, Mr. Osborne's stag do goes ahead.
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20. 12 March 1998
30 minOn the day of Mr. Osborne and Mrs. Patrick's wedding, Mrs. Patrick has a panic attack. Kate introduces her boyfriend to her family. Mandy's apprehensive at the prospect of breaking the bad news about school to her mum. Lewis braces himself to see his father. Tessie makes a surprise announcement, leaving Tony shocked.
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21. 16 March 1998
30 minAs Tony reels from Tessie's pregnancy revelation, Cindy takes Tony's reaction to the news personally. Kate is upset at her family's reaction to Richard, whilst tension arises at the Bensons'.
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22. 19 March 1998
30 minTony appears unaware that he's upset Cindy. Jude's exciting news for Lewis fades when Benny shows up. Kurt tries to save his parents failing marriage.
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23. 23 March 1998
30 minJude's left wondering if she can ever get rid of Benny. Jambo's business venture is one step closer to becoming a reality. Mrs. Benson makes a shocking announcement - one which will save her marriage but also affect her whole family.
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24. 26 March 1998
30 minTessie turns up with an ultimatum for Tony. Jude puts on the charm to wrap Benny round her little finger. The pressures of motherhood catch up with Cindy. Kate discovers the truth about Richard.
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25. 31 March 1998
30 minWithout her pills, Lucy's starting to suffer withdrawal symptoms. Mrs. Benson's still trying to get pregnant. Sol vows revenge when he discovers that Richard is married.
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26. 2 April 1998
30 minRichard begs Gina for a second chance. Lucy wants her relationship with Rob to move up a gear, but he's suspicious of her motives.
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27. 7 April 1998
30 minKurt convinces Tony to give Tessie the money so that he'll be rid of her and the baby once and for all. As others fail her, Rob supports Lucy through her depression. Is it the end for Kate and Richard?
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28. 9 April 1998
30 minRichard makes a big decision about his and Kate's future. Jambo celebrates the 'Grand Opening' of his shed. Tony learns the truth about Tessie's baby. Cindy puts Holly's life in danger.
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29. 14 April 1998
30 minMrs. Benson receives a gift from Mr. Benson - could a reconciliation be in the air? Kate's pushed to her limits. Holly's rushed to hospital.
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30. 16 April 1998
30 minMrs. Cunningham wants to know what's happened to Holly. Ruth's keen to start house-hunting. Jude and Benny clash over the running of Parker's.
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31. 21 April 1998
30 minMrs. Cunningham demands answers. Kurt doesn't share Ruth's enthusiasm in house-hunting. Jude tries to charm Benny.
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32. 23 April 1998
30 minJude comes across Benny's book of contacts, giving her an idea to get rid of him once and for all. Ruth's driving causes problems for her and Kurt. Mandy makes a shocking discovery about her father.
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33. 28 April 1998
30 minLucy spends the night with Rob although he's not keen on her moving in. Mandy's shocked to see Cindy looking after Holly. Benny sets up a deal with Roger to sort his cashflow problem.
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34. 30 April 1998
30 minTony struggles to get along with Jambo's puppy. Lucy has no money for her recent supply of pills. Jude has fears about Benny's reaction.
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35. 4 May 1998
30 minA deeply remorseful Lewis tells Jude he wants her out of his life for good. Then, at Parker's, Jude discovers that Benny's cleaned her out...
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36. 7 May 1998
30 minMrs. Osborne puts her foot down with her daughter's love-cheat boyfriend Richard. Lucy finds the stolen computer in Rob's bedroom.
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37. 11 May 1998
30 minRuth's accused of stealing the college computer. Jambo's annoyed to hear Tony broadcasting his business to everyone.
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38. 14 May 1998
30 minKate gives Richard an ultimatum: it's his wife or her. Lewis explains to Mandy that if his dad keeps his promise, he could give him a second chance. Ruth's voted off the radio station.
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39. 18 May 1998
30 minKate's stunned by Richard's announcement. Lewis gives Kevin an ultimatum - tell the truth about Ruth or the police will be called.
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40. 21 May 1998
30 minKate can't understand why her mum can't be happy for her. Lucy's under pressure and takes an extra dose of pills.
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41. 25 May 1998
30 minIt's Kate’s first morning away from home, but she's not where she thought she'd be. Lucy is feeling rough after the night before and Rob takes drastic action... but how will Lucy cope now? Carol and Jude are left to clear the chaos left from their Country and Western fiasco, and Mr. Richardson starts to show his real colours.
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42. 28 May 1998
30 minLucy has made a huge business blunder. Kirk puts on a brave face but can he save the family business? Kate’s family believe she's come to her senses - but has she? Mandy and Sol are getting close. Dennis knows what they're up to and his fit of rage proves horrific.
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43. 1 June 1998
30 minIt's Girlie Night at Parker's - Sash and O.B. can't wait to see the star attraction, but they're in for a shock. Mandy's parents worry about her as she hasn't returned home.
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44. 4 June 1998
30 minKate's miserable about Richard, but when he turns up, will she take him back? A mischievous Jude plans a surprise for Tony. The Richardsons are frantic as Mandy's still missing.
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45. 8 June 1998
30 minLewis finds a broken necklace in Mandy's room, which has Sol's name engraved in it. A suspicious Tony heads to Jambo's shed with Kurt. Has Mr. Benson found the answer to all his problems?
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46. 11 June 1998
30 minTony's curious about Jasmine's extracurricular activities - just why does she get phone calls from mysterious men? Mr. Osborne has great news for Kurt and Ruth. Things don't look good for Sol as Mr. Richardson is able to prove he lied. Jude offers Lewis support.
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47. 15 June 1998
30 minRuth's shocked to see Jude at Lewis's flat. Tony gets worked up about the state of the video shop. Rob has bad news about his father, and Lucy worries about how he's going to cope with it.
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48. 18 June 1998
30 minKurt and Ruth move into their new flat. Could Gina have an admirer?
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49. 22 June 1998
30 minTony tries to conceal his relief when Jasmine reveals herself to be a personal fitness trainer. Jude's unexpected visit causes problems for Ruth and Kurt. Has Lewis's worst fear become a reality?
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50. 25 June 1998
30 minTony's up to his ears in brick dust at the video shop. It's a tense time for the Bensons. The police have found Mandy's bag, Mr. Richardson gets nervous and Sol decides to tell the truth - but is it the complete truth?
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51. 29 June 1998
30 minSol swears Gina to secrecy. As Richardsons' TV appeal is broadcasted, D.S. Green asks them to identify a body.
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52. 2 July 1998
30 minMr. Benson's rushed to hospital with a heart attack, whilst the Richardsons arrive at the mortuary.
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53. 6 July 1998
30 minSol cooperates with the police about his whereabouts on the night Mandy went missing. The Bensons worry about Mr. Benson's health. Tony and Lucy prepare for the grand opening of the video shop when Mr. Richardson walks in with news on Mandy.
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54. 9 July 1998
30 minJambo pays an unexpected visit as Mr. Benson recovers in hospital. Sol’s worst fears become a reality when D.S. Green arrives to take him to the police station. Jasmine shocks Tony with an admission.
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55. 13 July 1998
30 minD.S. Green has a witness who says that Sol was with someone in the stolen car. Mr. Benson returns home from the hospital. Cindy tells D.S. Green about Mr. Richardson hitting Mandy and he's taken in for questioning. Struggling to come to terms with the fact Jasmine is bisexual, Tony confides in Kurt.
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56. 16 July 1998
30 minSol receives a call from Mandy, but nobody believes him. Lucy starts to feel rejected by her family. Carol worries about her unsuccessful love life.
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57. 20 July 1998
30 minTony and Jasmine get back together. Ruth's last night before leaving for London is overshadowed by Kurt's business success. Is Sol telling the truth about Mandy's phone call?
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58. 23 July 1998
30 minRob's annoyed with Lucy, knowing that something bad will happen to her if she doesn't stop taking drugs. Carol's excited about her blind date. Mrs. Richardson grills Sol over the phone call from Mandy.
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59. 27 July 1998
30 minKurt's flooded with regret, but is it because the night before or the fact he's married? Cindy's frustrated that she has no one to look after Holly whilst she goes to a festival. Carol has her driving test today but Mr. Cunningham isn't sure she'll come back in one piece!
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60. 30 July 1998
30 minMrs. Cunningham's alarmed to discover that Cindy's taken Holly to the festival with her and insists Mr. Cunningham goes and collects them. Carol's overjoyed when Kevin makes her an offer she can't refuse. Kate's pleased that Kurt is going to Anglesey.
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61. 3 August 1998
30 minCindy and Gina face the music from their festival antics. Kurt and Kate receive a surprise visit.
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62. 6 August 1998
30 minThe gang visit Jambo in Anglesey: Tony and Jambo bury the hatchet, Kurt and Kate play with fire, whilst disaster strikes when Carol forgets Beryl's handbrake!
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63. 10 August 1998
30 minLewis sets out to find Mandy. Carol and Kevin face Jude. Finn receives a visit from his father.
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64. 13 August 1998
30 minKurt and Kate try to resist temptation as Ruth is set to return from London.
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66. 20 August 1998
30 minMr. Richardson desperately searches the streets of London for Mandy. Ruth makes a surprise return. Jude plans a booze run to France.
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67. 24 August 1998
30 minMr. Richardson tracks down Mandy. Kevin receives surprise female attention at Parker's.
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68. 27 August 1998
30 minA policeman from London brings horrific news about Mandy. Lucy thinks she's found someone to help her. Kurt receives an unwanted dinner invitation.
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69. 1 September 1998
30 minThe Richardsons and Sol are devastated by the news of Mandy's supposed suicide. Kevin uses his initiative.
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70. 3 September 1998
30 minSol makes a memorial for Mandy. Lucy steals from her family to fund her addiction. Carol receives good news, whilst Ruth remains oblivious of Kurt and Kate.
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71. 7 September 1998
30 minThe Richardsons get a rude awakening. Sol's graffiti goes unappreciated. Kurt is furious when he learns Ruth's job will keep her in London.
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72. 10 September 1998
30 minSol starts to feel ostracised. Lucy receives shocking news. Finn has a surprise for Carol.
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73. 14 September 1998
30 minRob grows despondent of his wheelchair-bound future and issues Lucy an ultimatum over her drug habit. Lewis and Mrs. Richardson struggle to cope with Mandy's death. Jude, Finn and Carol prepare for their trip to France.
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74. 17 September 1998
30 minRob forces Lucy to go cold turkey. Max, O.B. and Sash threaten the booze run plot.
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75. 21 September 1998
30 minMax faces the music. Finn and Jude exchange harsh words. Lucy struggles to cope without heroin.
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76. 24 September 1998
30 minRuth helps Lewis plan Mandy's funeral. Lucy faces difficult questions from Mr. Benson. Tony makes his radio debut.
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77. 28 September 1998
30 minMandy's funeral takes place. Tony uncovers Kurt and Kate's affair.
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78. 1 October 1998
30 minLewis turns down Jude in favour of Ruth. Kurt begins to regret his decision to end the affair.
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79. 5 October 1998
30 minTony isn't pleased when Jude moves in. Lewis and Ruth struggle with their feelings for each other.
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80. 8 October 1998
30 minTony and Jude clash. Rob issues Jude a business proposition. Kate and Kurt resume their illicit behaviours, whilst Sol and Cindy enjoy each others company.
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81. 12 October 1998
30 minKate's absent-mindedness gives Ruth her next story. Roger puts a business proposition to Jude. Kurt looks set to lose his job.
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82. 13 October 1998
30 minSol discovers that Mandy is alive, and Lewis is horrified by her revelation. Rob pressures Lucy for money.
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83. 14 October 1998
30 minA sinister phone call causes friction between Kurt and Ruth. Rob gives Lucy an ultimatum.
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84. 15 October 1998
30 minRob makes himself heard loud and clear to Kurt. Mandy receives an unwanted visitor. Carol and Jude head to France.
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85. 19 October 1998
30 minLucy remains comatose. Kurt keeps tight-lipped about Rob's fate. Paul advises Sol to break up with Cindy and Mandy.
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86. 22 October 1998
30 minSol and Paul drag Cindy along on their latest mission of mischief. Mandy struggles being back in Chester.
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87. 26 October 1998
30 minThe Bensons' are furious when they discover that Lucy stole Ollie's inheritance. Jude worries about Parker's.
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88. 29 October 1998
30 minMandy decides to go to the police. Jude hides her windfall in a supposedly safe place. Lucy fights a losing battle against her addiction.
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89. 2 November 1998
30 minD.S. Green formally questions Mandy over Mr. Richardson's abuse.
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90. 5 November 1998
30 minNews of Mr. Richardson is urgently sought. Lucy finally accepts help with her addiction. Jude's money goes missing.
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91. 9 November 1998
30 minLucy disappears. Mandy is dealt a blow. Ruth calms Lewis's temper. Carol walks out of Parker's.
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92. 12 November 1998
30 minLucy is forced to face more home truths as she ends up at the rehab clinic.
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93. 16 November 1998
30 minLewis makes Mr. Richardson reconsider his plea. Sol receives his punishment for the joyriding incident. Carol receives a shock whilst window-shopping.
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94. 19 November 1998
30 minCarol investigates Jude's mystery fiancé. Sol starts his first day of community service.
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95. 23 November 1998
30 minJude starts to feel out of her depth. Mrs. Osborne's word about Kurt leave Ruth baffled. Sol tries to sort out his love life.
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96. 26 November 1998
30 minJude's wedding day arrives and the heist gets underway. Tony starts behaving oddly and asks Jasmine to marry him.
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97. 30 November 1998
30 minMandy is apprehensive on day one of the trial. The police finally catch up with Jude. Kurt decides to come clean.
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98. 3 December 1998
30 minThe verdict on Mr. Richardson is in. Jude makes a great escape from justice. Kurt's marriage comes under strain, whilst Tony receives good news.
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99. 7 December 1998
30 minCarol discovers that Lucy has relapsed. Mandy gets annoyed with Lewis after receiving a letter.
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100. 10 December 1998
30 minLucy feels guilty when an oblivious Mrs. Benson sings her praises. Ruth throws Kurt out, and Mr. Osborne does the same to Kate!
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101. 14 December 1998
30 minKurt makes a confession to Ruth about Rob. Carol tells Lewis that she wants to get the band back together. Sol and Paul nick Finn's Santa outfit with a plan to bring in money and women. Lewis makes inroads with Ruth.
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102. 17 December 1998
30 minMandy disapproves of Cindy's hot date. Ruth agrees to speak to Kurt, whilst Sol and Paul dabble in crime.
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103. 21 December 1998
30 minLucy demands answers about Rob. Tony has a stressful Christmas lunch. Finn surprises Carol with a new-and-improved Beryl.
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