Deirdre apologises for her affair with Mike, but Ken tells her it's too late.

21/02/83 - The Deirdre Affair

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Tracy plays games with a drunken Frankie in the Rovers.

Tracy plays games with a drunken Frankie in the Rovers. Bev and Fred behave like two nervous teenagers around each other, and a frustrated Ashley shouts at Claire.

Frankie regrets her decision and decides to give Danny one more chance.

Frankie regrets her decision and decides to give Danny one more chance - only to find him in the throes of passion with Leanne. Fred and Bev grow closer at the Traders' Ball.

Carol advises Frankie to end her marriage, so she asks Danny for a divorce.

Carol advises Frankie to end her marriage, so she asks Danny for a divorce. Ashley is devastated when his bandages are removed and he finds he has lost the vision in one eye.

Claire is outraged to find Nathan chatting to Ashley in hospital.

Claire is outraged to find Nathan chatting to Ashley in hospital. Diggory tries to bribe Liz, and Danny almost wins Frankie round - but is interrupted by Jamie and Carol.

Claire waits anxiously beside her husband's hospital bed.

Claire waits anxiously beside her husband's hospital bed, while Nathan admits to Fred that he punched Ashley following an argument. Danny organises a surprise for Frankie.

Ashley tells Nathan what he thinks of Tracy.

Ashley tells Nathan what he thinks of Tracy - prompting the mechanic to knock the hapless butcher out cold. Cilla and Les have a date at the register office and Fiz punches Molly.

The tension between Tracy and Claire comes to a head in the Rovers.

Kirk finishes his relationship with Fiz on Molly's advice, and Violet collects her belongings from Jason's house. The tension between Tracy and Claire comes to a head in the Rovers.

Violet discovers the truth as an angry Sarah turns up on Jason's doorstep.

Violet discovers the truth as an angry Sarah turns up on Jason's doorstep. Claire's suggestion to Deirdre that Amy might have whooping cough doesn't go down well with Tracy.

Sunita's rushed to hospital with stomach pains.

Sunita's rushed to hospital with stomach pains, and Bethany innocently alerts Gail to Sarah and Jason's affair. Claire gets on the wrong side of Tracy, and Cilla returns from honeymoon.

David feels increasingly sorry for himself, and takes his anger out on Jason.

David feels increasingly sorry for himself, and takes his anger out on Jason when he refuses to pay him any more money. Molly is disappointed to hear Fiz and Kirk have made up.

Bev tells Sunita to think hard before she cuts Dev out of her life.

After catching Jason and Sarah together, David blackmails the two-timing builder. Bev tells Sunita to think hard before she cuts Dev out of her life.

Sunita asks Dev for a divorce and refuses to listen to his pleas.

Sunita asks Dev for a divorce and refuses to listen to his pleas. Sarah sneaks home from the salon for a lunchtime tryst with Jason, and Carol suffers mood swings.

Jamie books Carol into an alcoholics support group meeting.

Jamie tells Carol that he's booked her into an alcoholics support group meeting. Sally makes Kevin give the girls a list of chores to do round the house.

Dev sets about getting an injunction to prevent Sunita aborting the twins.

Dev sets about getting an injunction to prevent Sunita aborting the twins. Carol admits she's an alcoholic and Tracy's plans for an afternoon of fun with Nathan are spoiled.

Distraught at Dev's secrets, Sunita threatens to abort the twins.

Distraught at Dev's secrets, Sunita threatens to abort the twins. Jason starts work at the Platts', but can't keep his mind on the job, and Frankie makes Carol an offer.

A stream of revelations about Dev's past leave Sunita's life in tatters.

A stream of revelations about Dev's past leave Sunita's life in tatters. Jamie is unimpressed by his mother's inability to stay off the drink, and Jason faces a choice.

Sunita pesters Dev about the photo she found at Ravinder's flat, leading to a shocking revelation. Carol gives Leanne a piece of her mind and Charlie guesses Sarah's motives.

A sober Carol takes Jamie out to dinner and says she's cleaned up her act.

A sober Carol takes Jamie out to dinner and says she's cleaned up her act. Sarah makes eyes at Jason when he comes to measure up for some work.

Joanne and Jamie's date is a disaster but still ends with a kiss.

Joanne and Jamie's date is a disaster but still ends with a kiss. Gail can't keep her evening with Phil a secret, and Sarah continues to flirt with Jason.

It's the end of an era as Martin leaves the Street for a new life.

It's the end of an era as Martin leaves the Street for a new life in Liverpool. Things get heated between Gail and Phil, and Leanne is distraught to see Jamie asking Joanne on a date.

Lloyd races to save Ronnie and Steve from Jimmy's evil clutches.

Lloyd races to save Ronnie and Steve from Jimmy's evil clutches. Gail gets a call from David's school to say he is drunk, and Candice accepts a job as Status Quo's stylist.

Ronnie walks into a trap set by Jimmy, and Leanne tries to talk to Jamie in the Rovers. Martin attempts to salvage his relationship with David before he leaves the Street.

Lloyd confronts Kelly about the laxative poisoning.

Lloyd confronts Kelly about the laxative poisoning and Martin tells David he's moving to Liverpool with Robyn - but the lad gets the wrong end of the stick.

Sarah is shocked at Jason's dishonesty when she learns he's back with Violet.

Sarah is shocked at Jason's dishonesty when she learns he's back with Violet. Martin prepares to tell David about his move to Liverpool, and Kelly's joke on Lloyd backfires.

Sarah and Jason's night of passion leaves Eileen reeling.

Sarah and Jason's night of passion leaves Eileen reeling. Cilla decides Les doesn't deserve to go on their honeymoon, and Martin presents Robyn with a difficult decision.

Status Quo liven up the reception, but not before they've scoffed the buffet.

Status Quo liven up the reception, but not before they've scoffed the buffet. Sarah and Jason make the most of the romantic atmosphere, and Cilla's plan to get as many presents as possible goes awry.

Les and Cilla's big day doesn't go to plan.

Les and Cilla's big day arrives, but with no flowers, a closed church and another run in with Status Quo, the day doesn't exactly go to plan. Leanne returns for the event, and informs Jamie she's here to stay.

Cilla's raunchy nurse outfit does the trick on her hen night.

Cilla's raunchy nurse outfit does the trick on her hen night when she pulls a younger man, but when Les comes home early she's forced to tell lies. Mike gives Jamie a promotion at the factory.

Danny fails to return from Viv's, leaving Mike and Adam battling to save the Baldwin business. Eileen fears for Amy's safety, and Kirk's latest task proves tricky.

Danny stirs up sympathy in Frankie when he tells her about Mike's revelation.

Danny stirs up a little sympathy in Frankie when he tells her about Mike's revelation. Kirk tries to catch one of Keith's pigs in a bid to pass Cilla's latest test.

Danny's life is torn apart in the wake of Mike's bombshell.

Danny's life is torn apart in the wake of Mike's bombshell. Lloyd is finally drawn into the war with Ronnie's ex, and Les finds that pleasing Cilla is a piece of cake.

Danny discovers Mike is his biological father.

As tensions rise at Underworld, an embattled Danny discovers Mike is his biological father. Claire is angry when Ashley oversteps the mark, and Robyn tells Martin she's moving.

Ronnie's ex continues his vendetta against Streetcars.

Ronnie's ex continues his vendetta against Streetcars, placing Claire's life in danger. Mike tells Danny to put a stop to the strike, and Molly lends Kirk a helping hand.

The Underworld strike gets off to a bad start.

Gail packs David off to her mum's and plans a cosy night in with Phil, but when he starts getting passionate, she backs off. The Underworld strike gets off to a bad start.

Robyn tells Martin she believes his story about Tommy's murder.

Robyn tells Martin she believes his story about Tommy's murder - before revealing she loves him. Danny sacks Janice, and Dev irritates Sunita when they go to the hospital for a scan.

Steve takes on more than he can handle when he asks Ronnie's ex-husband for a man-to-man chat. Janice vows to make trouble for Danny, and Martin learns why Robyn has been avoiding him.

Leanne leaves the Street after a catfight with Frankie in the cafe.

Leanne leaves the Street after a catfight with Frankie in the cafe. Lloyd suggests Ronnie quit her job to save the firm from hassle, but Steve won't hear of it.

Carol goes to berate Danny to the affair, but ends up trying to seduce him.

Carol goes to see Danny to berate him over the affair, but ends up trying to seduce him. Streetcars is plagued by hoax calls, and Liz gets a shock when she meets her toyboy's mother.

Jamie returns and is shocked to discover Frankie already knew about the affair.

Jamie returns and is shocked to discover Frankie already knew about the affair. Les confronts Danny at the factory, and David continues to make life hard for Gail.

Ronnie's ex-husband throws his weight around.

Carol returns to the Street and demands to know why her son has postponed his marriage to Leanne. Ronnie's ex-husband throws his weight around, and David ruins Gail's night.

Daniel Osbourne faces his worst nightmare as his wife Sinead says goodbye forever.

Sinead's Last Breath

Johnny makes a devastating discovery in Aidan's flat.

Aidan's Death

Nathan Curtis forces brainwashed girlfriend Bethany into a horrifying situation.

The Grooming of Bethany Platt

David and Kylie say a final goodbye as she lies dying on the cobbles.

David & Kylie's Tragic Goodbye

Toyah Battersby returns as old tensions between Peter and Nick reach boiling point.

Battersby's Back (Alright)

Toyah Battersby returns to Weatherfield as old tensions between Peter and Nick reach boiling point.

As Deirdre's loved ones gather for her birthday, a friend delivers heartbreaking news.

The Death of Deirdre

As Deirdre's loved ones gather to mark her 60th birthday, an old friend delivers heartbreaking news.

Tina McIntyre's affair with Peter Barlow results in angry recriminations.

Tina's Given the Push

Deirdre is underwhelmed by Ken's idea of an escape.

Ken & Deirdre's Holiday

Deirdre is underwhelmed by Ken's idea of an escape as they pitch up on a Welsh caravan site.

Karl feels compelled to confess the truth on the day of Sunita's funeral.

Sunita's Funeral

Roy surprises a dying Hayley with a romantic trip to Blackpool.

The Croppers in Blackpool

Tyrone Dobbs reaches breaking point after months of abuse from his partner Kirsty Soames.

Kirsty's Abuse of Tyrone

Frank Foster faces the police after Carla Connor reports him for rape.

Carla's Harrowing Ordeal

Will Hayley make it to the venue on time or will her day be ruined?

30/08/10 - Roy & Hayley's Wedding

Stag night fun turns to terror as a disaster strikes The Joinery.

Tram crash

Stag night fun turns to terror as a mighty explosion rips through The Joinery. The Street will never be the same again as a tram thunders off the destroyed viaduct onto the cobbles. Meanwhile, Charlotte's demands test the limits of John’s patience.

Tara takes revenge on Dev the cheat in spectacular fashion.

Dev's Nude Portrait

Peter Barlow regrets enlisting the support of his family as he battles his demons.

Blanche & The Support Group

Peter Barlow regrets enlisting the support of his family as he battles his addiction demons.

Sally Webster's bombshell halts husband Kevin's plan to run off with Molly Dobbs.

Sally's Cancer Bombshell

Tony Gordon uses his stag party to eliminate the last threat to his happiness.

Liam Connor: Hit and Run

Tony Gordon uses his stag party to eliminate the last remaining threat to his future happiness - his best man.

After last night Charlie's taking no chances. He tells a clearly scared Tracy that by the time he comes back from court that afternoon he wants her out of the house.

Christmas Day, Bill and Kevin plan an escape to the pub.

Christmas Day, Audrey and Bill arrive at the Websters, Bill and Kevin plan an escape to the pub.

Danny and Jamie Baldwin have an epic showdown for the love of Frankie. 

The Baldwins Make a Splash

Audrey and Bill's affair provides David with the ammunition to ruin Christmas.

David Detonates Christmas

Audrey and Bill's affair provides David with the ammunition to ruin Christmas at the Platts'.

Tracy's estranged father Ray seeks reconciliation, while Katy has a score to settle.

Fathers' Day of Reckoning

Tracy's estranged father Ray seeks reconciliation, while Katy Harris has a score to settle with dad Tommy.

Ken and Deirdre finally make it to the register office for a second attempt.

Ken & Deirdre's Second Wedding

Ken and Deirdre finally make it to the register office for a second attempt at wedded bliss.

Mike's blunder sparks concern for the Baldwin clan.

Mike's Christmas to Remember

Chaos breaks out in church as Tracy angrily reveals that Steve is the father of her baby.

Steve & Karen's Wedding Day Shocker

Chaos breaks out in church as Tracy angrily reveals that Steve is the real father of her newborn baby.

Gail and Eileen come to blows over Todd's shocking secret.

Gail vs. Eileen

The police arrive at the wedding and arrest Dev and Sunita.

As the wedding continues, Maya slips unnoticed into the congregation, before the police arrive and arrest Dev and Sunita for unlawful immigration and bigamy. Karen thinks she might be pregnant.

Maya sets fire to the house, leaving Dev and Sunita to die in the inferno.

Maya handcuffs an unconscious Dev and continues her rambling rant against Sunita, before setting fire to bundles of paper and leaving the couple to die in the inferno.

Tracy tells Blanche that Deirdre slept with Dev, and Ken erupts over her betrayal.

Deirdre's Fling Exposed!

Richard confesses the awful truth to a horrified Gail.

24/02/03 - Richard Hillman: The Confession

Richard goes off at the deep end to keep his family by his side forever.

12/03/03 - Richard Hillman's Last Stand

Karen McDonald teams up with Geena's mother to put Dev in a compromising situation.

Karen Sets Up Dev

Audrey pieces together recent events and concludes that Richard is trying to kill her.

Audrey Rumbles Richard

Jack and Vera celebrate their anniversary in his potting shed on the allotment.

20/08/01 - Jack & Vera's Anniversary

Janice Battersby informs Les that she is leaving him for his friend, Dennis.

Leaving Les Miserable

The police look for Terry Duckworth, while a Barlow row drives Deirdre round to Dev's.

26/12/01 - Dev & Deirdre's Festive Fling

The police are looking for Terry Duckworth, while a Barlow family row drives Deirdre round to Dev's.

Curly and Emma arrive at Raquel's chateau.

Vive La France

Curly and Emma arrive at Raquel's chateau, while Ashley has a funny turn at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Ken and the residents battle to save the cobbles from tarmac.

Save the Cobbles

Roy asks Hayley an important question at a 1970s-themed Valentine's Day disco.

The Valentine's Disco

Ashley Peacock marries Maxine, while Judy Mallett feels under the weather.

A Pair of Peacocks

Alma's dinner party is a disaster, but Roy takes a shine to Hayley.

Alma's Dinner Party

Deirdre is horrified when Jon gets a suspended sentence but she is found guilty.

29/03/98 - Deirdre on Trial: The Verdict

Roy takes Hayley to the boating lake and makes a tantalising suggestion.

Roy & Hayley's First Date

Jack and Vera lock themselves away in the Rovers.

Judy's Double Christmas Joy

Jack and Vera lock themselves away in the Rovers, while the Malletts celebrate a double dose of festive joy.

New neighbours from hell create an unfavourable first impression on the residents.

The Battersby Invasion

New neighbours from hell, the Battersby family, create an unfavourable first impression on the residents.

The McDonalds' marriage is blown apart by the revelation of a long-held secret.

Jim Loses Control

Bet pins her hopes on a business partnership with Rita.

11/10/95 - Bet vs Rita

Vera realises that it's tough at the top on her first day in charge of the Rovers.

Veronica Duckworth, Landlady

Another rejection by Des sends a devastated Raquel into dependable Curly's arms.

Raquel's Second Choice

The McDonalds and the Watts experience eventful first Christmases as newlyweds.

Steve Under Suspicion

Des and Tanya's affair causes carnage in the lives of their lovers, Raquel and Alex.

1/07/94 - Des Breaks Raquel's Heart

Reg's romantic afternoon with Maureen ends in disaster.

Classic Coronation Street

Classic Coronation Street

Series 24

15. 21/02/83 - The Deirdre Affair

15. 21/02/83 - The Deirdre Affair

36. Fred, Bet & Betty's Day Out

36. Fred, Bet & Betty's Day Out

42. Jack Duckworth Goes Dating

42. Jack Duckworth Goes Dating

73. The Duckworths Move In

73. The Duckworths Move In