Series 41

2012/01/02

Charity is alarmed to be questioned by the police. Ashley considers a fresh start. Nicola is on a mission to help Rodney.

2012/01/03

Ashley is subdued as Laurel takes the kids to school, with the situation between them still unresolved. Soon afterwards, Ashley ushers Sandy out when Jude arrives to talk about the parish move. Jude is surprised to hear that Ashley has not mentioned it to Laurel.

2012/01/04

Cain is exasperated when Aaron refuses to take the hint about leaving him alone. When Charity and Jai arrive at The Woolpack, Cain stops Aaron when he makes a lunge for Jai. Soon afterwards, Aaron has to be restrained again when he makes another attempt to attack Jai.

2012/01/05

Aaron still wants revenge on Jai when Zak, Lisa and Sam find him banging on Jai's door and smashing windows. As they try and pull him away, Aaron strikes Lisa in the face by accident. Hazel tries to calm the situation, while Zak visits Cain and tells him to put an end to Aaron's outrage as he's the only one who can stop him. Elsewhere, Charity wants Debbie to be at the wedding, but Debbie turns her down. Charity excitedly tells Sarah that she wants her to be a bridesmaid when she sees her in the street, but Debbie is annoyed that she has gone behind her back to get what she wants. Also, Jimmy is still suspicious of Rodney and thinks something is amiss when he comes back from a run having drummed up more business.

2012/01/05

Father and son have a tense and emotional confrontation as Zak admits he attacked Cain as he was out of control and needed to be taught a lesson. Meanwhile, Hazel is taken aback by Aaron's fury as she and Chas try and talk to him. Chas is concerned to see that his urge for revenge against Jai is as strong as ever. Elsewhere, Debbie embarrasses Belle when she finds her with Sean. Lisa frets when she finds out that Belle was with Sean, but eventually asks Belle if she can be trusted with him.

2012/01/06

Aaron is unimpressed when Zak advises him to stay away from Jai, while Chas is annoyed when Diane agrees to Charity and Jai having their reception at The Woolpack. At the same time, Cameron is sick of all the domestics as he tells Debbie how Chas and Charity were at each other's throats again. Later, Charity is fed up as she and Jai watch the glaziers clear up the mess caused by Aaron, but they're united when he tells her all that matters is them being together and getting married.

2012/01/09

Zak begin to make veiled goodbyes. Aaron is thrilled when Cain asks for a lift to Jai's. Aaron thinks they're heading there to get revenge, but he is told to wait in the car as Cain goes to speak to Charity. Charity is confused when Cain explains that he won't be bothering her or Jai again. Cain tries to cover his heartbreak as he goes. Meanwhile, Ashley enjoys his trip with Laurel and seems enthusiastic with how it's going. Back home at The Woolpack, Sandy is crestfallen when no-one takes up his offer of going back to his place for a drink. Elsewhere, Cameron is wound up and upset when he sees Debbie buying wine in preparation for spending the night with Andy, Moira notices John's new friendship with Chas, while Eric suggests that Amy should put a stop to Val visiting Kyle as she is becoming obsessed.

2012/01/10

Cain confronts Charity with the truth about his attacker. At the same time, Zak waits for the police - resigned to their fate. Cain asks Aaron to take him to the police station, explaining that he wants to change his statement. However, the strain is starting to show on him. Meanwhile, Debbie awkwardly arrives at Andy's as it's time for them to sleep together. As the situation moves forward, Debbie does her best to go through with it - but Andy is left humiliated when Debbie admits that she can't go ahead and she quickly leaves. Elsewhere, Ashley drops his bombshell on Laurel as he asks how she'd feel about moving to the new parish, Val is upset about not being allowed to see Kyle, Sandy invites the youngsters back after the pub and they order pizza, while Eric shares his worries with Diane.

2012/01/11

Laurel promises that she'll think about Ashley's plans for a new life. When they arrive home from their trip, they see the front door is ajar and they're shocked to discover the mess. Ashley tries to cover his rage, but he's furious with Sandy. Later, Laurel tries to cover her doubts when she talks to Nicola about Ashley's idea, while Ashley is exasperated to hear that Sandy was drinking with the youngsters last night. Soon afterwards, Ashley is delighted when Laurel gives him her answer - she will move if he gets the job, but it's clear she still has reservations. Meanwhile, Cameron is astonished when Debbie tells him that she didn't sleep with Andy as she couldn't go through with it. Later, Debbie's hopes are shattered when a humiliated and rejected Andy refuses to try again the natural way.

2012/01/12

Debbie plans a secret meeting to trap Andy into sleeping with her, asking him to meet her at a bar later. Chas is concerned by the idea, but Debbie is determined to see it through. Debbie guiltily tells Cameron that she's going on a shopping trip, and she feels even worse when he gives her some money to treat herself.

2012/01/12

Debbie asks Andy to keep it a secret as she scuttles back to Cameron, leaving Andy confused over how he's feeling. Unaware of what's happened, Alicia is dressed up to the nines to impress Andy, optimistic that they can get back on track.

2012/01/13

Full of hope, Alicia tries to talk to Andy - but she is hurt and angry when she realises that he doesn't want to get back with her. Later, Debbie offers to go to Viv and Terry's memorial with Andy and feels uncomfortable as she finds herself supporting him during the service.

2012/01/16

It's the day that Amy must sign the adoption papers, but she and Eric are baffled by Val's breezy attitude. Amy is clearly feeling worried about the day ahead, while Eric is not convinced by Val's sincerity as she tells the troubled teenager that she wants what's best for her. Val stays with Amy when Lydia and Kath arrive with the papers, comforting her as she's about to sign. However, Amy wants Val to leave when she tries to change her mind. Val is then heartbroken when she sees Amy sign. Soon afterwards, Amy worries that Eric and Val may split up.

2012/01/17

Rodney is having a difficult time and things get worse when the police arrive to question him about a serious accident. Rodney asks to speak to a solicitor when he's questioned about hitting a cyclist. The net tightens when he hears that it's an offence that carries a prison sentence. Rodney is furious, threatening to take Carl down with him if he gets sent to jail. At the same time, Nicola nags Carl to give Rodney more work.

2012/01/18

Carl is anxious as Nicola's suspicions mount after Rodney lets her down. Rodney challenges Carl, explaining that he wants to tell the police the truth. When Jimmy returns, he too is suspicious of Carl and Rodney's dealings, telling Nicola about them looking shifty earlier. Carl tries to assuage the situation by offering Rodney his job back, but Rodney holds Carl to ransom - demanding cash or he'll drop him in it. Meanwhile, Hazel breaks the news to Bob that she thinks it might be the right time for her to move on. Bob is worried when he realises that she's thinking of leaving and taking Aaron with her. Later, Hazel is concerned for Aaron when he tells her that he has to play happy families for Zak's 60th knowing he still can't face him.

2012/01/19

Ashley tells Sandy and Edna that the bishop wants to meet him. Sandy hopes it's not about the impending move, while Laurel struggles not to argue with Ashley over Sandy not wanting to go with them. Soon afterwards, Laurel is proud to hear that Ashley has got the job but it does mean moving. Sandy seems devastated and Edna is concerned when Ashley tells her that Sandy will be staying on in the village.

2012/01/19

Laurel is happy, believing this could be a new start as she rushes to get a pregnancy test. Ashley is shocked when Laurel shows him she has a pregnancy test kit, and it's not the reaction she had hoped for. Laurel is devastated when she realises that Ashley thinks it could be Marlon's. As Laurel goes upstairs to do the test, Ashley is left feeling a multitude of emotions.

2012/01/20

Laurel has not come home and Ashley tries not to lose his patience as he gets the kids ready for school, while Sandy is worried that Ashley doesn't know where his wife is. It turns out that Laurel has stayed at Nicola's, and Jimmy and Carl are curious to know if she has left Ashley. At the same time, Ashley partly blames Sandy for Laurel's departure and tells him that he will have to explain it to the children. Later, Nicola is saddened when Laurel tells her that she thinks it might be time to accept that it's over with Ashley. Nicola visits Ashley wanting to help him save his marriage, explaining that he must forgive Laurel if he doesn't want to lose his family. Meanwhile, Belle is intrigued to find Sean waiting for her at the bus stop, and he takes her to the cricket pavilion - where he has carved their names. Belle is touched, giving him a scarf, and Sean kisses her.

2012/01/23

Marlon is shocked when Ashley arrives at the pub and accuses him of sleeping with Laurel, telling Marlon that she has admitted it. Marlon denies the accusation and Ashley realises that he is telling the truth.

2012/01/24

Aaron lies to Chas and Paddy about the bruise on his head, insisting that he's fine. He also tells Paddy that he hit his head on a car bonnet. However, Chas is concerned when she and Paddy realise that Aaron has told them different stories.

2012/01/25

Hazel tells Bob that she is leaving and she's grateful when he wants to make the most of their time left. Later, a small crowd gathers in the pub to say goodbye. Chas is pleased that Hazel is leaving, but she agrees to say goodbye to Aaron for her and apologise to him. Bob packs the car with Hazel's bags as she tells him that she needs to say one last goodbye and heads towards the graveyard.

2012/01/26

It's the morning of Jai and Charity's wedding, but Jai and Nikhil still haven't made up. Gennie is flustered when Declan comes up with a plan to get Nikhil and Jai to talk. Declan re-routes the taxi to pick up Katie with the hope that Nikhil and Jai will speak. Nikhil guesses their plan, but the brothers still make up when Nikhil senses Declan's pain over losing Mia.

2012/01/26

Jai starts to think the worst as Charity still hasn't arrived. At the same time, Charity urges Debbie to pull herself out of her grief. Cain tells Debbie that she should go to the wedding and he suppresses his own feelings of grief at finally losing Charity. Not long afterwards, Jai is pleased when Chas tells him that Charity has arrived with Debbie.

2012/01/27

Cain is broken after Charity's wedding and snaps when Sarah talks about it. Debbie is glad to have Cameron back as she cuddles up to him, but Cameron fumes when Andy approaches - concerned about Debbie. Cameron is soon irritated further as Andy brings chocolates for Debbie.

2012/01/30

Diane is worried for Andy when she sees Debbie and Cameron being affectionate. She tries to talk to Andy about what she has seen, but he insists that she's wrong and closes down the conversation. Soon afterwards, Andy panics when he hears that Debbie is at the doctors' without him, but Diane advises him not to push things.

2012/01/31

Debbie is annoyed when Alicia congratulates her publicly about her pregnancy and village gossip Pearl overhears. Jacob tells Sarah that her mum is having a baby and Cameron's heart sinks when he realises that Sarah knows.

2012/02/01

Moira apologises to John for what happened with Chas, but at work, she's hurt when she again notices a spark between the pair. She is further gutted when Chas nips out, knowing she's following John out. Marlon worries for Moira as he watches her pour herself a stiff drink - blaming herself for losing everything.

2012/02/02

It's the day of the court case, and Carl is cornered when Rodney tells him to agree to the deal or face risking prison. Soon afterwards, Rodney leaves for court - telling Brenda that Carl has paid him the £10,000. However, despite the money, he dreads the worst. Matters are not helped when a stand-in solicitor arrives, telling Rodney that it's his first unsupervised case and this particular judge is known to make examples of people.

2012/02/02

Edna tells Jimmy that the company card has been declined. Jimmy knows it's bad news when Edna explains that Carl has taken out £10,000. Later, Carl collars Rodney - furious to have been ripped off - but Rodney makes his escape when Diane notices that something is going on between them.

2012/02/03

Nicola suspects there's something going on between Jimmy and Carl, and she's later shocked when she sees Rodney's picture in the paper with an article about how he was lucky to avoid a prison charge. Jimmy feels guilty as he tells her about Rodney taking the convictions for Carl and blackmailing him over it.

2012/02/06

Amy has gone AWOL and is dressed up for a night out and asleep on the bus with an unexplained black eye. Unable to face Val, Amy heads to the Dingles' place, where she cries when Belle hands her a photo of Kyle.

2012/02/07

Diane warns Chas that John may be using her as a rebound, but Chas is excited when she gets a text asking her for lunch. Moira, Adam and Holly are then floored when they see Chas getting into John's car and kiss him before driving off.

2012/02/08

John tries to talk to the kids about Chas, but they're not interested. When Moira arrives, the kids leave to let their parents have time to talk - and Moira is shocked into silence when John tells her that he wants a divorce. When Adam takes his quad bike to the garage to be fixed, Chas spills the beans about the impending divorce.

2012/02/09

Moira is distraught and has phoned in sick while Marlon comforts her. At the same time, Aaron tells Adam that he has fixed the quad bike, but neither of them is prepared to make the first move to make up. Later, Chas is surprised when John arrives and they arrange for her to go to his house. Brenda is astonished to see Chas getting into John's car and kissing him.

2012/02/09

Chas anticipates a fun afternoon at the farm as John leads her upstairs, but she's left feeling rejected when he pulls away, telling her that he can't do this. Over at the pub, Brenda puts her foot in it when she tells Moira about seeing John with Chas.

2012/02/10

Eric hopes things will settle with Val after her and Amy's holiday, but he's worried when Diane suggests that Val might be doing a runner. He tries to convince himself that she has got it wrong, but questions Val's intentions as she's getting ready to leave. Val is caught as she tries to brush off Eric's concerns but Amy's shocked when Val says that it sounds tempting to stay in Portugal.

2012/02/13

Holly, Hannah and Adam are disappointed when John tells them that it's over with Moira. At the same time, Moira confides in Chas, who urges her to try harder with John as they are meant to be together. Moira goes to the farm feeling determined, but as she talks to John, she realises they need to move on for everyone's sake.

2012/02/14

John and Moira decide to speak to the kids, and Moira is sick with guilt as she tells them about the divorce. John's heart breaks as he watches Moira leave the house, and he hurls a mug at the wall in utter turmoil. Later, John visits Moira to ask how it went at the solicitors. Moira is unsure of his feelings as they both reminisce.

2012/02/15

The Barton kids are hopeful when John and Moira explain that the divorce is on hold. Moira and John are left to spend time together, both nervous and awkward about being alone. Following a discussion between the pair, John struggles with his feelings as Moira makes it clear she wants to go to the bedroom, but they are both hopeful they're back on track.

2012/02/16

John and Moira are both shy and apprehensive as they head off for their night away, taking Andy's Land Rover so that Andy and Adam can use John's truck. As they reminisce over when they first got together, suddenly John hits a patch of ice in the road and the car skids at high speed, crashing through an obstruction and landing on its side in the darkness.

2012/02/17

The Bartons are numb with grief as the news spreads across the village. Meanwhile, shocked by the news, Andy clings to Debbie but she's unnerved by his embrace. He's left hurt and humiliated when he confesses his feelings to her and she tells him that there's nothing going on between them. Later, Diane has a go at Debbie for leading Andy on. Cameron wonders what's going on when he enters and Debbie's evasive. Soon afterwards, Cameron is in shock when Andy tells him that he slept with Debbie to conceive the baby. Elsewhere, Charity visits Declan, wanting to see if there's any more news regarding the festival. Declan says the council are happy, provided there's an access road which can only be made through the Bartons' land.

2012/02/20

Declan is concerned that the council need his festival application before their deadline and the permission is dependent on an access road across the Bartons' land. Katie worries about Declan's timing as it's too soon after the accident, but they both head to the farm.

2012/02/21

Declan is still determined to go ahead with the festival. As Nicola angles for a job organising it, Declan enjoys playing her and Charity against each other. Later, Charity and Nicola are dumbstruck when Declan introduces them to Megan, his new festival manager - neglecting to mention that she is his half-sister. As the day continues, Megan and Declan bicker about whether she'll join forces with him.

2012/02/22

Katie asks Jai about Megan's background, so Jai warily explains that she once had a deal with Declan that went very wrong. At the same time, Declan explains to Megan that he really needs her on board with the festival and wants her skills to get the Bartons back on side. However, Megan is not sure, leaving Declan frustrated.

2012/02/23

Lisa expresses her worries about Zak to Sam, explaining that he didn't come to bed last night and she can't find him. She does her best to hide her concerns from Belle, but is later forced to admit to Belle that she doesn't know where Zak is. Later, the Dingles are surprised when Jimmy calls round and tells them that he saw Zak's van abandoned in town, and he agrees to take them to it.

2012/02/23

Lisa is about to call the police over Zak's disappearance when he strolls in, leaving her and Sam stunned. Lisa wants to know where he's been, but Zak is uneasy as he can't remember and tries to cover. Lisa is astounded by his attitude and frustrated by his lack of answers, while he feels guilty for upsetting his family.

2012/02/24

It's the day of the funeral and Adam fights back the tears as he looks out over the fields. Holly is grateful for Roz's support when she turns up, but it's a heartbreaking day for the village. At the wake, Adam has one drink too many to drown his sorrows and lays into Declan and Chas. Meanwhile, Ashley is sarcastic with Sandy when he wants to go to the funeral and refuses to cash his pension for him. Later, Laurel is concerned when Sandy apologises for ruining her night and she sees how sad he looks. Elsewhere, Lisa is disgusted when Zak decides not to attend the funeral, while Declan tells Megan that she's got until tomorrow to make her decision about the festival job.

2012/02/27

Adam wants the family to pay their debts off with Declan, and Moira tells him that John had an endowment policy. However, Moira is later shocked and depressed to hear that John had already cashed in the policy - they have nothing. Moira is close to despair over their money situation, and the kids are horrified when Moira tells them they're selling up.

2012/02/28

Alex and Andy are floored when Moira explains that she's selling the farm. Moira visits Declan, but becomes angry and emotional when he refuses to buy the farm. Once Moira has gone, Megan asks Declan if he has reasons for turning such an offer down. Moira is upset after seeing Declan and is in danger of snapping as she tells the kids.

2012/02/29

Paddy is suspicious when Rhona tells him that they're going out for dinner. Paddy waits for Rhona at the B&B, but she is late and as his frustrations build, Paddy orders a bottle of wine. When Rhona eventually shows up, Paddy is drunk and Rhona is mortified by his behaviour.