Season 2
52 episodes · Jan 4, 1983
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Episode 19 - The Real World
Jan 4, 198325mPaul 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
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Episode 20 - Too Good To Be True
Jan 5, 198325mPaul jumps to some wrong conclusions. Petra becomes more obsessed with having a baby. Sheila makes a decision, and Damon invites his mates over.
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Episode 21 - Individualism
Jan 11, 198330mKaren 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.
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Episode 22 - Money
Jan 12, 198330mAnnie'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.
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Episode 23 - Nothing's Easy
Jan 18, 198330mDamon 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.
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Episode 24 - The Poverty Trap
Jan 19, 198330mRoger'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.
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Episode 25 - Measuring
Jan 25, 198330mBarry 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.
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Episode 26 - Copped
Jan 26, 198330mBarry'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.......
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Episode 27 - Prospects
Feb 1, 198330mSheila 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.
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Episode 28 - He Was Younger Than Me
Feb 2, 198330mPetra 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.
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Episode 29 - Inertia
Feb 8, 198330mAnnabelle 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.
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Episode 30 - Campaign Plan
Feb 9, 198330mLucy 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.
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Episode 31 - Intent
Feb 15, 198330mtries 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.
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Episode 32 - Sides
Feb 16, 198330mGordon 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.
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Episode 33 - Verbal Volleyball
Feb 22, 198330mAnnabelle 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.
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Episode 34 - Social Studies
Feb 23, 198330mMatty 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.......
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Episode 35 - Rates
Mar 1, 198330mDamon 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.
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Episode 36 - Altruism
Mar 2, 198330mAnnabelle 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.
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Episode 37 - About Damon
Mar 8, 198330mThe 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.
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Episode 38 - Closed Shop
Mar 9, 198330mRedundancy 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.
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Episode 39 - Donkey Work
Mar 15, 198330mWhen 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.
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Episode 40 - A Stay-Behind
Mar 16, 198330mSheila waits at home while Bobby and his mates endlessly drink and drivel after-hours about nothing of any significance or interest.
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Episode 41 - Hard to Get
Mar 22, 198330mThe 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.
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Episode 42 - Camp Beds
Mar 23, 198330mRoger'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.
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Episode 43 - Paving Stones
Mar 29, 198330mIt'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.
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Episode 44 - Gentle Persuasion
Mar 30, 198330mAfter 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.
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Episode 45 - Which Way Is South?
Apr 5, 198330mAlan 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".
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Episode 46 - Party
Apr 6, 198330mDamon and his friends become uneasy about Alan, but their fears prove unfounded. The Huntingtons' party doesn't go as planned.
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Episode 47 - Oscillations
Apr 12, 198330mPaul 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.
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Episode 48 - Hypocrites
Apr 13, 198330mBobby 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.
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Episode 49 - Perks
Apr 19, 198330mBarry 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.
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Episode 50 - Learners
Apr 20, 198330mHeather 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.
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Episode 51 - Stepladders
Apr 26, 198330mBobby 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?
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Episode 52 - Access
Apr 27, 198330mWhen 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.
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Episode 53 - Gossip
May 3, 198330mAgainst 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.
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Episode 54 - Rumblings
May 4, 198330mHeather 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.
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Episode 55 - Looking Forward
May 10, 198330mAlthough 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.
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Episode 56 - Special Occaision
May 11, 198330mThe 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.
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Episode 57 - Mild Beer
May 17, 198330mGordon attempts to convincingly order a drink in a pub. Barry's confrontation with Dave results in Petra quitting her job.
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Episode 58 - Thought and Effort
May 18, 198330mBarry 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.
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Episode 59 - Knocked for Six
May 24, 198330mPaul 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.
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Episode 60 - Comfortable
May 25, 198330mNow that his ribs are broken, Roger is reconciled with Heather. Annabelle goes to a district ratepayers' meeting, and Paul has another interview.
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Episode 61 - Forewarned
May 31, 198330mGeorge 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.
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Episode 62 - Getting Old
Jun 1, 198330mA 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.
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Episode 63 - Foursome
Jun 7, 198330mMichelle 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!
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Episode 64 - Mysterious Ways
Jun 8, 198330mBarry 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.
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Episode 65 - Recuperating
Jun 14, 198330mMarie 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.
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Episode 66 - Inadequacies
Jun 15, 198330mPaul has another interview.......at the Dole office. Roger and Heather argue about work and starting a family.
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Episode 67 - Better Things to Do
Jun 21, 198330mDamon goes skating with Elsa, who then goes off with her mates. Lucy goes on a demonstration instead of sitting an exam.
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Episode 68 - In Clink
Jun 22, 198330mPaul goes to the police station, and Lucy is released with a caution. Damon and Elsa decide just to be good friends.
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Episode 69 - Dinner
Jun 28, 198330mAs 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.
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Episode 70 - Stupid Rows
Jun 29, 198330mPetra 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.