Hollyoaks

Natasha is surprised and pleased to see Kurt performing on stage at The Dog in the Pond with her father, but he is shocked when she is put off him after getting her father's approval! Louise is in for a big Christmas surprise, while sleigh bells make way for wedding bells in the Cunningham household. Jambo's mobile grotto is a hit.

Quick-thinking Ollie saves Lucy from great embarrassment. Jambo sees his glamorous companion's true identity finally unveiled, and Kurt eagerly prepares for a seasonal kissathon with his trusty mistletoe.

As the two parties plan to rendezvous at Alton Towers, those travelling with Bazz discover that he is on a different wavelength. Kurt finds himself outvoted, as the others decide to go off in search of little green men.

Jambo discovers that every cow has a silver lining while Kurt's worried about Tony, who's been missing all night. Natasha is determined to sort out Sarah's life with a proposed trip to Alton Towers - but is she really thinking of her own love life?

Terry is making Dawn's life a misery at home, while Jambo's new friend proves unpopular with everyone else - and he's told to put him out to pasture. Julie finds out the path to true love never runs smoothly, while Tony looks like losing his job - can Dawn and Natasha save the day?

Kurt takes the opportunity to throw a party in the Bensons' absence, but has to take measures to protect himself from Louise's advances. When Ollie turns up uninvited, she's reminded that not all's fair in love and war. Maddie plays fairy godmother to Dawn, whilst Jambo causes a stir with his choice of date - Margaret the Cow!

Louise's morale reaches an all-time low, while Natasha finds a shoulder to cry on. Tony's love life is still intact, but the same cannot be said for his bike.

Ollie has a terrible day when he loses both his money to Kurt and his girlfriend to Tony. Tickets for the Ragmoor Park concert prove as rare as gold dust, while Natasha tries to console Louise but her stock of sympathy is running low.

Natasha and Dawn worry about Louise in the aftermath of the break-up. Kurt receives bad news about his car.

Sarah is hospitalised when a joyride with her friends in Kurt's car goes disastrous. Louise's 17th birthday ends in tears over her cheating boyfriend. Kurt sets his sights on Natasha.

The day of Susi and Lewis's party dawns with Kurt looking for free laundry services. Tony and Julie have trouble finding privacy.

Tony seems flustered when he and Julie escape to a hotel for their long-awaited night together. Kurt is not impressing Jambo with his slovenly ways. Dawn makes a decision that could save her daughter's life.

Christmas doesn't go well in the Benson and Cunningham households; Kurt reveals his decision to drop out of school and is thrown out of home, whilst Dawn tells her parents that Beth is seriously ill and needs her help.

Dawn dishes out a few home truths to Jude, much to the poor girl's dismay -- but it's almost certain she'll soon start plotting her revenge. Meanwhile, the future looks brighter for Susi.

Jude is thrilled at Michael's plans for Christmas and Julie is furious at Tony's first executive decision.

Maddie tells Jude the truth about Michael. Ruth has evidence against Tony's activities in Ibiza but will she use it against him? Ollie has got an- other date but he may not have much of a love life if Kurt gets his hands on him.

Maddie wants Michael out of her life but it is not that simple. Angela returns home from the hospital.

The news about Rob is all over the papers. Dawn and Jude have second thoughts about acting as match-makers for Maddie.

Kurt, Jambo and the gang decide to shop Rob but that's nothing to what the dealers have in mind for him.

Ruth takes drastic measures when Kurt "seeks justice" on Rob. Rob narrowly makes it out alive when he is confronted by the drug dealers. Angela is horrified to discover that her marriage to Terry was a sham and bigamous.

The day has arrived for Rob's court hearing and Kurt and Jambo wouldn't miss it for the world.

The Cunninghams are getting seriously worried about Terry's disappearance. Rob is under threat.

Lucy and Kurt decide to tell D.C. Norton the truth about Rob. Lewis finds himself a lodger while Jambo loses his cool.

Rob insists the accident was caused by road rage but the police have their doubts and things look bleak for Carol. Maddie is back to her old form when an old flame turns up and Ruth has a new job as the editor of the college magazine but Kurt has his doubts about it.

Rob and Lucy manage to escape from the submerged car. Rob dives back down for Dermot and Carol but is he too late? Ruth tells Dawn she thinks she might be pregnant.

Ruth is out of favour with her flatmates and Angela makes a will. Dermot and Rob's plans for the perfect crime go horribly wrong.

Rob and Dermot wait for the right moment to strike, Angela is taken to hospital and Bazz and Jambo do their first-ever children's party.

Angela learns she is in need of an urgent operation and Maddie tries to avoid the determined Michael. Meanwhile, Rob plans a theft.

Lucy and Carol spend the night nursing Rob while Susi is tracked down. Maddie gets a disturbing insight into Michael's darker side.

Michael invites Maddie to a ball, what Lucy finds out about Rob frightens her and Susi's argument with Terry finds her homeless.

Susi and Ollie are brought closer together. Michael is anxious to sort things out with Maddie and Bazz.

Julie becomes listless when Tony rejects her and Jambo meets the woman of his dreams. Ollie tries to escape from his troubles by hiding out in army camouflage.

Max discovers the downside of excessive drinking and as Ollie tries to dig himself out of a hole over Mandy, Lewis pushes him further back in. Julie attempts to develop her relationship with Tony, but he is strangely reluctant.

Jude receives her test results and Jambo hears the outcome of his uncle's will but is having problems remembering what type of car he has been bequeathed. While Angela and Terry are away on honeymoon, Max resumes his heavy drinking and Ollie faces a charge of having sex with a minor.

Susi and Cindy are friends again, at least temporarily. Jude is one step closer to discovering what is wrong with her and Tony feels unable to express his frustrations to Julie. Ollie, meanwhile, has more than his exam results to keep him happy.

Is Rob making promises to Lucy that he cannot keep? Tony panics as his past catches up with him.

While Rob and Lucy return from their holiday, Kurt finds his attempts to scare Carol backfire.

Ibiza proves to be a nightmare for the lads. Bazz can't get his track played, Jambo and Jurt haven't pulled but Tony is attracting the beach babes by the dozen.

Tony manages to rush from Scotland and, with the help of the check-in officer, makes it to the gate. Tony, eager to get over Julie, manages to flirt with several women and ends up having a one-night-stand. Meanwhile, Dawn and Jude are furious when Terry evicts Lewis in favour of Vinnie.

Ruth and Kurt are not speaking and time is running out because Ruth is off to the United States today, so Kurt turns to Jambo for advice. Dawn, meanwhile is worried about Jude - she thinks she is behaving oddly.

Ruth and Kurt take their bike tests and wonder which of them will pass. Dawn and Jude find themselves a new flatmate, while Kurt thinks he has discovered why Ruth doesn't want him to accompany her to America.

Maddie and Michael's romantic breakfast date is ruined by road rage. Ruth tells Kurt that only one of them will be going to America.

The race is on for Carol and Lucy to fix Kurt's guitar; Dawn finally tells her father about the baby and Ollie and Stan land Susi in it at the video shop.

Jambo tries to convince Kurt and Tony to come on a lads' holiday; Julie isn't convinced that Tony will save himself for their wedding night and Rob is stealing from the rich to give to the poor - namely Dermot.

The welfare officer is due to visit the Cunningham household; Cindy may have to choose one parent or the other. Maddie and Michael do lunch and Kurt has a little something to make Ruth smile.

Excitement builds about the celebrity guest Michael has invited as Jude's fashion show nears its finale. Meanwhile, Ruth makes herself home at the Bensons', Ollie skips his revision, and Dawn tries to come to terms with her past.

Ollie is forced into doing some revision, Ruth and Kurt are getting a lot closer, and the fashion show continues to be the bane of Jude's life.

Susi drives people crazy with curiosity; Jambo hires a private eye, which upsets Dawn; and Louise's behaviour is disturbing.

Kurt receives a letter which makes him rush out and kiss Ollie. Terry is lashing out at everyone in sight, Jambo is having parental problems and the Medium has revelations about Natasha and Dawn.

Kurt is annoyed with Rob for eating his dinner, everyone is worried about Louise and her unearthly sightings and Susi seems to have found a desperate remedy to her problems.

Louise tries to contact Natasha. Bazz searches for a cure for his hiccups and Ruth persuades Kurt to play with a local band.

Ollie's got himself a job at the video shop but would swap it for a lads holiday. Jambo's search for his long lost father continues. Ruth plays mind games with Dawn, who's trying to keep a secret from her father.

Ollie gets a job at the video shop. Jambo continues the search for his long-lost father and Terry is playing mind games with Dawn. Meanwhile, Ruth discovers that Kurt is up to his old tricks.

Jambo has difficulty proving his innocence to Mrs. Benson, while Maddie is worried - is she the victim of an April Fool, or is the stalker after her? Lucy finds what she has been looking for but she has lost her man.

It's confession time at the Bensons'. The police tell Maddie she is on her own but she's got a stalker for company. Tony is faced with a choice between Julie and his pension plan.

Natasha's friends refuse to believe that she took drugs, as the police start asking questions. The truth of Natasha's fatal overdose begins to sink in for Rob and Dermot, and Maddie realises she has a lot more to cope with.

Lucy's eighteenth birthday party takes place, and Natasha tries to make Kurt jealous by going with Dermot - a decision which proves harmful when Rob gives Dermot a little something to help him score with her.

Maddie is not amused by the anonymous love letters, Ruth and Kurt go parachuting, and Louise makes a startling discovery.

Carol imagines all manner of hideous consequences as Kurt prepares for his parachute jump, and Louise's obsession with Dermot intensifies.

It's pancakes at dawn for Kurt and Rob on the day of the Riverbank College Pancake Race. Meanwhile, Natasha is determined to find the identity of the admirer who sent her a St. Valentine's Day card.

The Cunninghams struggle on the day of Dawn's funeral, but are delivered a shock when they discover Cindy has given birth. Jill tries to comfort Jack. Kurt makes amends with Ruth, but Carol is unable to put things right with Lucy.

Jambo is delighted when Dawn says yes to his Christmas proposal, but is distraught when she dies in his arms whilst discussing the wedding. Cindy gives birth alone inside Got It Taped. The Osborne/Patrick family Christmas is a disaster when Sol and Kurt wind up Jack Osborne, Tony struggles to divide his time among his three girlfriends, whilst Lucy spends Christmas with Rob.

Cindy struggles to keep her secret as she goes into labour. Ruth reaches the end of her tether with a jealous Kurt. Dawn worries about her next round of chemotherapy. Lucy begins to find a friend in Rob, and Ruth convinces Sol to give Jack a chance.

Tony tells Jude about Max's antics, whilst Sol causes more trouble for Mr. Osborne.

Mr. Osborne tries to help the Patricks, but Sol throws the offer back in his face.

Jude's plan to earn money by selling Christmas trees leaves Tony hot under the collar. Max takes up shoplifting.

Kurt has a lucky escape from the police. Max goes desperate lengths for cash. Dawn convinces Jambo to go touring with the band.

Ruth is suspicious when Mr. Osborne takes the blame for a brick through the window. Dawn has her first chemotherapy session.

Carol dreads coming clean to Lucy, whilst Kurt discovers that Ruth has secrets of her own.

Jambo finds Dawn making a will. Carol gets a thrilling call from the record company. Jude takes an expensive car for a test drive.

Sol seeks revenge over the firebomb attack. Lewis has a difficult meeting with Mr. Richardson. Lucy feels isolated, whilst Jambo surprises Dawn.

Dawn waits for news from the hospital.

A donor is sought for Dawn. Lucy finds help from someone unexpected.

The Cunninghams' are devastated by the results of Dawn's tests. Lucy tries to come to terms with Bazz's betrayal. Jude has a new money-making scheme.

Dawn and Jambo face terrible news.

Mandy gets into trouble with her father after the magazine shoot, whilst Dawn has a set-back at the hospital.

Mandy is thrilled to be featured in a fashion spread in the local paper - but her father is livid. Lewis decides to get tough. Mr. Osborne sorts out some trouble in The Dog in the Pond and Dawn goes to hospital for her test results.

Spike takes Ruth prisoner in the office. Jude gets a shock when she pays Lewis a surprise visit. Bazz comes home from the hospital.

Spike takes revenge on Dawn.

Bazz's injuries mean he can't make it to Ollie's funeral. Jambo's jealousy causes a run-in with Dawn. Ruth reaches the end of her tether with Spike.

Cindy's state of mind worries Max. The Bensons have to make a major decision. Lucy turns to Bazz for comfort but is shocked by his reaction.

Spike steps up his campaign of intimidation against Ruth. Jambo is shocked to get a ransom note. Cindy - who still blames herself for the accident - takes drastic action.

Kurt awakes from his coma but when he hears about Ollie, Stan and Bazz, he almost wishes he hadn't. Ruth is being stalked by an unknown admirer.

The Bensons try to come to terms with their loss. Bazz is missing and presumed dead. Lucy asks Cindy about why Stan was drinking and driving.

Tony is on the mend, but the future looks bleak for Kurt and Ollie. Cindy takes the news badly. Bazz's disappearance causes alarm especially when police begin to drag the river.

The band face problems in the studio. Stan is reeling from Cindy's confession. Lewis nags Bazz to come clean.

Ollie gets a date for his driving test. Mr. Osborne makes Dawn an offer he thinks she can't refuse, but she is more concerned with enlisting Lewis's help when Mr. Richardson has too much to drink.

Mandy gives Ollie the elbow. Ruth faces repercussions after the school drug debate. Lewis gives Bazz an ultimatum. Tony and Jambo agree to call a ceasefire, but then Jambo finds Dawn with another man.

Ruth and Kurt wait on tenterhooks as the ballot results are announced, but Rob is confident on a victory. Jambo tries to get his parents back together. Lewis walks on Bazz and Matt, causing red faces all round.

Ruth and Kurt are convinced that they are going to win the radio debate and the tension mounts as they wait for the ballot results. Bazz and Matt meet up - can Bazz resist the chemistry that's happening between them?

Bazz is in a fix when Matt asks for a meeting to discuss business, whilst Tony and Jambo have another falling out.

Mandy's photographs cause a row. Janice is frightened that she's losing Jambo. Tony finds sleeping in a hammock isn't all it's cracked up to be.

The band are signed to a label - and promptly sack their manager for being too square. Jambo and Tony discover the ups and downs of living together.

Jambo finds himself a lodger. Ruth plans to use the radio interview to expose Rob as a murderer. Lewis discovers that his father has started drinking again.

Kurt enrolls at college and gets more than he bargained for. Ollie is shocked to meet Stan's girlfriend and Tony's hopes of moving into his own flat are shattered.

Matt's offer of help comes as a complete surprise to Bazz. Jambo hopes Kurt will prove a friend indeed and put him up for a few nights.

Carol is regretting her one night stand with Tony, whilst Jambo is worried that Dawn will have doubts about their night of passion.

Carol spots a hunky surf dude while living it up at Newquay.

Carol prepares to comfort Tony by asking him to go to Newquay with her. Jude's resolve threatens to break - can she stay off the booze?

Cindy begins to feel the pressure of keeping the baby a secret from her parents. Tony is horrified at the damage to the video shop. Jude thinks about her drinking problem while languishing in hospital.

It's Tony and Julie's wedding day, and Tony begins to have second thoughts. However, he is thrilled when Julie changes her mind and jilts him at the altar. Meanwhile, Jude accidentally causes a fire, and she and Maddie are trapped.

Tony's stag night arrives much to Kurt's delight, but is the groom himself really sure about the whole marriage business? Meanwhile, Julie's hen party goes with a bang thanks to some mischievous planning by the girls.

Maddie gets a shock when she opens up the shop. Jambo is caught in the crossfire of a family row. The Cunninghams' run of bad luck seems set to continue.

Sparks fly between Lisa and Janice, and Jambo faces the consequences of his recent behaviour.

Jambo tries to make his parents see sense. Angela tells Jude to get her act together.

Jambo makes a shocking discovery about his parents. Kurt and Ruth struggle to settle into married life. Tony and Julie disagree over wedding plans, and Cindy wonders if she can tell her mother about her pregnancy.

The band's concert in The Dog in the Pond is a success. Kurt is horrified to hear that Lucy and Bazz have gotten together. Jambo is upset to be rejected by Lisa.

Ollie begins to panic as Lewis questions him about the Babe of the Month. Julie and Tony say "I do" at their wedding rehearsal.

Mr. Osborne returns from America with bad news for Ruth. The Cunninghams face a testing time when Jude and Cindy come clean.

Jude tells Lewis the truth about her 'escort' work. Cindy finally plucks up the courage to take a pregnancy test.

Lucy demands answers about Rob. Tony has a stressful Christmas lunch. Finn surprises Carol with a new-and-improved Beryl.

Mandy disapproves of Cindy's hot date. Ruth agrees to speak to Kurt, whilst Sol and Paul dabble in crime.

Kurt 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.

Lucy feels guilty when an oblivious Mrs. Benson sings her praises. Ruth throws Kurt out, and Mr. Osborne does the same to Kate!

Carol discovers that Lucy has relapsed. Mandy gets annoyed with Lewis after receiving a letter.

The verdict on Mr. Richardson is in. Jude makes a great escape from justice. Kurt's marriage comes under strain, whilst Tony receives good news.

Mandy is apprehensive on day one of the trial. The police finally catch up with Jude. Kurt decides to come clean.

Jude's wedding day arrives and the heist gets underway. Tony starts behaving oddly and asks Jasmine to marry him.

Jude starts to feel out of her depth. Mrs. Osborne's word about Kurt leave Ruth baffled. Sol tries to sort out his love life.

Carol investigates Jude's mystery fiancé. Sol starts his first day of community service.

Lewis makes Mr. Richardson reconsider his plea. Sol receives his punishment for the joyriding incident. Carol receives a shock whilst window-shopping.

Lucy is forced to face more home truths as she ends up at the rehab clinic.

Lucy disappears. Mandy is dealt a blow. Ruth calms Lewis's temper. Carol walks out of Parker's.

News of Mr. Richardson is urgently sought. Lucy finally accepts help with her addiction. Jude's money goes missing.

D.S. Green formally questions Mandy over Mr. Richardson's abuse.

Mandy decides to go to the police. Jude hides her windfall in a supposedly safe place. Lucy fights a losing battle against her addiction.

The Bensons' are furious when they discover that Lucy stole Ollie's inheritance. Jude worries about Parker's.

Sol and Paul drag Cindy along on their latest mission of mischief. Mandy struggles being back in Chester.

Lucy remains comatose. Kurt keeps tight-lipped about Rob's fate. Paul advises Sol to break up with Cindy and Mandy.

Rob makes himself heard loud and clear to Kurt. Mandy receives an unwanted visitor. Carol and Jude head to France.

A sinister phone call causes friction between Kurt and Ruth. Rob gives Lucy an ultimatum.

Sol discovers that Mandy is alive, and Lewis is horrified by her revelation. Rob pressures Lucy for money.

Kate's absent-mindedness gives Ruth her next story. Roger puts a business proposition to Jude. Kurt looks set to lose his job.

Tony and Jude clash. Rob issues Jude a business proposition. Kate and Kurt resume their illicit behaviours, whilst Sol and Cindy enjoy each others company.

Tony isn't pleased when Jude moves in. Lewis and Ruth struggle with their feelings for each other.

Lewis turns down Jude in favour of Ruth. Kurt begins to regret his decision to end the affair.

Mandy's funeral takes place. Tony uncovers Kurt and Kate's affair.

Ruth helps Lewis plan Mandy's funeral. Lucy faces difficult questions from Mr. Benson. Tony makes his radio debut.

Max faces the music. Finn and Jude exchange harsh words. Lucy struggles to cope without heroin.

Rob forces Lucy to go cold turkey. Max, O.B. and Sash threaten the booze run plot.

Rob 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.

Sol starts to feel ostracised. Lucy receives shocking news. Finn has a surprise for Carol.

The Richardsons get a rude awakening. Sol's graffiti goes unappreciated. Kurt is furious when he learns Ruth's job will keep her in London.

Sol 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.

The Richardsons and Sol are devastated by the news of Mandy's supposed suicide. Kevin uses his initiative.

A policeman from London brings horrific news about Mandy. Lucy thinks she's found someone to help her. Kurt receives an unwanted dinner invitation.

Mr. Richardson tracks down Mandy. Kevin receives surprise female attention at Parker's.

Mr. Richardson desperately searches the streets of London for Mandy. Ruth makes a surprise return. Jude plans a booze run to France.

Kate takes Kurt's mind off Ruth.

Kurt and Kate try to resist temptation as Ruth is set to return from London.

Lewis sets out to find Mandy. Carol and Kevin face Jude. Finn receives a visit from his father.

The 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!

Cindy and Gina face the music from their festival antics. Kurt and Kate receive a surprise visit.

Mrs. 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.

Kurt'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!

Rob'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.

Tony 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?

Sol receives a call from Mandy, but nobody believes him. Lucy starts to feel rejected by her family. Carol worries about her unsuccessful love life.

D.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.

Jambo 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.

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

Rob Hawthorn's return has explosive consequences for all concerned. Adam realises he's the last to find out about his father's infidelities. Nervous driver Mandy tries to take Helen on a stressful trip to hospital, and Paul feels that it's now or never with Gina - until he finds her kissing Emily!

Unhappy Cindy comes home to her family for Christmas Day, while Mandy catches Max with his trousers down and enjoys sweet revenge. Lewis and Ruth entertain their friends, and Rob receives a bitter blow along with his present from Beth.

Alex has a surprise visitor.

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

Lucy's resolution is tested as Rob makes yet another demand. The Morgans get a surprise visitor. Sam and Alex make a shocking discovery when they track down Caitlin in Ireland.

Carol finds a new man, and Lucy discovers some information about Kurt's death.

Lucy is confused to why Rob is lying about killing Kurt when the real killer comes forward.

Gina is furious when she finds out the reason for the success of Mandy's calendars.

Mandy is forced out of her flat, while Lewis and Ruth make some permanent living arrangements.

Beth refuses to accept her parents' terms -- until her dad takes charge of the situation. Mandy and Luke make up and she persuades him to go and see Mark -- but will he accept the consequences of the visit?

Anna is worried about Nikki, who has to deal with Sam's reaction about Dan.

Beth is cornered into revealing her father's secret. Max is shocked to learn of Cindy's plans. Mandy's doubts drive a wedge between her and Luke. Alex and Geri decide to return to their stolen property.

Sean has some good news for Cindy, Ruth is accused of interfering and Rob manages to upset Lucy, despite Tony's vigil. Luke's heroics are called into question after Mr. Morgan receives disturbing news.

Carol fears the worst has happened to Lucy, Nikki and Sam have a heart-to-heart and Cindy ignores Mandy's advice.

Zara finds out the truth about Kerri and her father. Lucy tries to force Rob's hand and then has to resign herself to her fate.

Sol and Ruth are determined to keep their parents apart, perhaps not for the best of reasons.

Anna makes clear how much she disapproves of Nikki's behaviour, and Nikki now knows she has a big decision to make. Carol has a rude awakening when she is faced by an unreasonable demand.

Ruth sighs with relief as the Patricks depart.

Beth and Rob share an eventful night, while Geri wishes she could match up to Carol's expertise.

Darren makes a potentially foolhardy business decision, and Cindy worries Holly will be taken away from her.

Sean discovers Cindy's secret funds, Max relies on intuition and Beth takes the blame for Zara's spying.

Carol has second thoughts about her relationship with Finn after Tony lets the cat out of the bag about their romantic escapades.

Cindy worries about Holly, but follows Sean's advice rather than her own common sense.

Sam and Nikki's recklessness leads to trouble, while Cindy is horrified by Sean's thoughtless spending.

Carol tells Tony and Lucy about her unwelcome visitor, Ruth causes Kate problems with her accusations.

Joe and Kate struggle to deal with their dilemma, while Geri gets into trouble over her first assignment.

Ruth causes Kate problems with her accusations and Gina worries about the abseil.

Darren tells his dad a few home truths about his new family, while Mandy senses all is not well with Cindy and Zara discovers a shocking secret.

As Ruth's problems get worse, Lewis makes her an offer she can't refuse and Nikki wonders how she'll ever repay Sam for saving her life.

Cindy becomes more resourceful where money is concerned as her financial situation deteriorates further, while Carol and Finn take pleasure in ignoring Tony's authority.

Darren pushes Paul and Sol to the limit and there's little they can do about it. Lucy and Tony's big secret is revealed.

Carol tries to spice up her love life when she suspects Finn of losing interest, while Ruth finds herself in emotional turmoil.

Max receives a strange letter, Gina misunderstands Paul's intentions, and Lucy and Ruth pore over the past.

Tony's business plans once again backfire but he may be able to seek solace in the arms of Lucy.

Carol and Finn eventually emerge from the bus. What will Tony do about his job? Joe searches for Kate, and Anna discovers a secret about Nikki's boyfriend.

Beth introduces her new boyfriend and causes quite a stir.

Sean doesn't react well when he receives some bad news about his job.

Carol teases Lucy over her two admirers. Sam entertains his fiancée, and Sean receives an offer.

Finn impresses the girls with his cowboy act while Adam is shocked when a certain someone walks into his classroom.

Carol teases Lucy about her two admirers, but Tony has an idea that will stop Carol feeling left out. Nikki remains out in the cold.

Carol discovers the identity of her tormentor, Darren lends a hand with Sol and Paul's business, Adam makes a new friend at college and Ruth is fed up with Kate's spitefulness.

Nikki and Sam discover they have something in common. Ruth welcomes a surprise visitor. Lucy's fears resurface.

Finn's growing attraction for Lucy angers Tony, the new students throw a party and Sean gets up to no good -- again.

The quartet are shocked to discover how well Rob has covered his tracks - they have no evidence! Max is horrified to learn that Cindy has taken Holly and left with Sean, he points out that Sean might blame Holly and take his anger out on her. Carol is upset to discover that someone has printed a page from her diary and stuck it on the phonebox, and people are laughing at it.

Tony, Lewis, Ruth and Lucy manage to escape from Rob when Tony is able to open the hatch door, but the quartet face their next problem when they hit a pipe grate. Cindy takes Holly runs away with Sean, planning to live off her and Sean's earnings, benefits and Holly's money in the building society. Adam says goodbye to Kerri, having decided against travelling with her. Anna is horrified to find Geri kissing Finn on her bed.

Rob continues to torture the group by playing with the test facility controls. Just as they find a lift raft, Rob punctures it, forcing them to jump overboard into the wavy water. Angela is horrified to find Sean shouting at and threatening Holly, and kicks him out. Anna arrives at HCC, but unknowingly rubs Sam, Alex and Geri up the wrong way.

Rob's revenge takes a twist when he traps Lucy in a crash simulator and lowers it into the water. When Ruth falls into the water and Lewis jumps in after her, Rob pushes Tony into the water. Angela, Sean and Cindy fall out when they refuse to believe each other. Nikki and Geri meet their new neighbours: Alex, Sam and PHART the robot.

Rob returns to Hollyoaks, kidnapping Lucy at Kurt's funeral. Ruth, Lewis and Tony are shocked, and go after Lucy - ending up in Rob's trap. Max and Mandy try to make Angela see that Sean is abusing Holly. New students Geri and Nikki arrive in Hollyoaks, both taking an interest in Adam.

Tony decides that if he's unable to bring Mandy to New York, he'll bring New York to Mandy! Debbie says goodbye to Dan and Hollyoaks. Bombhead is keen to celebrate the New Year, but Lisa isn't as enthusiastic.

United in grief, the Hunters congregate before attending the ceremony. Unsure of himself, Ben frets about speaking on behalf of his best mate. Meanwhile, Tony waxes lyrical about new beginnings.

Upbeat Tony buzzes around Gnosh Village; things are finally looking up for him and Mandy. Still coming to terms with his mum's death, Bombhead realises it's time to be there for Lee in his hour of need. Candy and Nicole are still fretting about finding funds for their New Year's Eve tickets.

Ben is worried when he finds Les drunk in Dan's Pit Stop. Frankie is ecstatic when she hears that Debbie's job on the Hook of Holland Ferry is still hers for the taking. Nicole and Candy discuss how they're going to raise the money to pay for their night out in Liverpool. Mandy is still distant from Tony and is relieved when Becca returns from her parents'.

A devastated Ben and Debbie are drawn to Dan's Pit Stop as it slowly dawns on them that they'll never see Dan again. Candy and Nicole discuss their New Year plans. Bombhead's arrival upsets Lee, who feels let down by his actions. Tony's attempt to make amends with Mandy doesn't appear to have the desired effect.

Dan faces disqualification from the race and his fate lies in Jake's hands. Will Tony fulfil his promise to make it snow and convince Mandy that he has changed?

Liam notices something different about Tony, and it isn't just the satin robe. Dan's racing career hangs in the balance before his first race has even started. Can Debbie make it to the racetrack in time?

It's Christmas Eve and a sickly Tony is devoid of festive cheer. He wakes in the night and is unnerved to find his old friend Jambo lying in bed next to him. Jambo leaves Tony to discover his future by himself, and it is a future where everything he holds dear is just a distant memory.

Mandy's furious with Tony for failing to turn up at Tom's Nativity. Darlene can't face up to Justin being back at home and locks herself away in her room. Dan's worried about Debbie giving up on her dreams for a life looking after her mum.

Tony's still in Mandy's bad books after ruining the joy of Christmas for Tom. Dan's delighted when he qualifies for the race on Friday and Debbie announces she's staying in Hollyoaks. Lisa's distraught after finding out about James's girlfriend and child. Meanwhile, Liz receives a letter from Justin apologising for everything he's done.

Lisa and James's relationship continues to flourish. Joe surveys the trashed flat following Stuart's drunken outburst the night before. Debbie voices her concerns over the Deans' financial worries, but Frankie insists things will improve. Has Tony gone a step too far?

Cameron is struck dumb with fright and announces he can't remember a thing; not even the arrival of Bella can snap him out of his panic. It's Stuart's turn to live by Joe's rules and he's horrified to start his day with a cooked breakfast and strictly no exercising! Christmas at the Deans' is a depressing prospect after all the presents Frankie bought were nicked from The Dog in the Pond. Tony's assault on Christmas continues, leaving Mandy full of despair.

Zak is still concerned about the influence Bella holds over Cameron as the final dress rehearsal approaches. Frankie's despair deepens when her thoughts turn to what kind of Christmas the Deans have in store. Tony is in an unforgiving mood after Mandy forgot his birthday. After a lengthy discussion, Joe and Stuart reach a compromise and agree to spend a day in each other's shoes.

Debbie tells Frankie about Johnno's baby. Mandy forgets Tony's birthday. Joe gets up Stuart's nose. When Cameron turns down a night on the town, Zak is not pleased; there was a time when he wouldn't have said no.

Joe and Stuart make a pact. The stage is set, but will James muster the strength to replace his leading lady? The lads are under orders from the school to make Tom's costume for the play; can Max and O.B. save the day? The Deans unite in a time of trouble.

Bella isn't going to let Cameron walk away from the play without a fight. Whilst on an orienteering task, Paula notices that Justin has a developed an appetite to conform and isn't impressed. Ben is convinced that Dan still has a chance of persuading Debbie to stay in Hollyoaks. Bombhead needs to talk to Tony about his mounting problems, if only Tony would stop talking about himself.

Cameron has a spring in his step now that Bella has helped him get to grips with Shakespeare's verse. Mandy and Max's plans for Christmas don't seem to be tying in with Tony's. Justin's letter to his mum didn't have the results he expected. Bombhead is struggling to cope and is desperate for someone to help him.

When Liz receives a seemingly heartfelt letter from Justin, she is tempted to let him come home. Dan is still angry with Debbie for trying to get Darren to drop the charges. Cameron's insecurities are beginning to get the better of him and he is ready to quit the play. The harsh reality of Bombhead's situation comes knocking at his door in the form a burly loan shark.

Debbie tries to talk Darren into dropping the charges against Dan. Bombhead is determined to get the house back to normal and sets about cleaning it. Justin and Paula have to face their punishment for trying to escape Boot Camp. Cameron's finally getting the grasp of Shakespeare. Max is determined to make Christmas the best ever for Tom, but Tony's doing his utmost to spoil it.

Dan's terrified at the idea of going back to prison. Justin and Paula make a break for freedom. Tony continues to deny his involvement in the destruction of O.B.'s giant inflatable Santas. Bombhead decides it's time go home.

Justin and Paula deny they were involved in the chaos of the previous day. O.B. and Max are dumbfounded at the sight that beholds them when they arrive for work. Bombhead insists the only person who ever listens to him is Max's dad, Mr. C. Zak is still envious of the hold Bella seems to have over Cameron.

Lee is convinced that Bombhead's idea of going back to work is the worst thing possible. Sally is devastated at the possibility of Dan going back to prison. Max and O.B. revel in their success while a furious Tony reads the headline in The Chester Herald.

Frustration over the impending court case with Darren is wreaking havoc on Dan's life. Justin's first encounter with the infamous Paula doesn't bode well. Bella continues to rile everyone apart from a smitten Cameron. Meanwhile, Christmas Land 2004's opening day arrives with the promise of a surprise celebrity! When the mystery celebrity arrives, Nicole is singled out in the crowd. But the celebrity turns out to be O.B., much to everyone's anger.

Having learned that a female recruit, Paula, escaped boot camp, Justin is sure he won't be far behind her. Liam can't believe that Nicole would be so silly as to go ahead with plastic surgery. Lisa has a go at Dan for being so foolish. Tony is down on Christmas.

Dan faces the music. Max doubts O.B.'s business acumen. Justin's blasé attitude to boot camp soon passes when the co-ordinator tells him he might not make it home for Christmas.

Dan's pleased with himself for giving Darren a beating. Liz struggles with her conscience - should she send Justin away to Boot Camp? Cameron's ever hopeful of Bella helping him with his lines. Liam's suspicious of Nicole's holiday plans and questions her, but she denies everything. O.B.'s buzzing about his new business idea.

Lee struggles to get Bombhead to talk. Bella hides the fact that it's her birthday from the rest of the group. Debbie plays down the cut on her face to Dan, embarrassed about her rendezvous with Darren last night. Liz is called in to school to talk about Justin. It's O.B. and Zara's first day on duty at the Grotto.

Frankie's trying to put on a brave face since Johnno's departure. The gang are still reeling from the news of Bombhead's mum and feel incredibly guilty for neglecting him. Nicole becomes increasingly confused about her body image as she sits through Becca's lesson on beauty. Zara and O.B. audition for the role of Santa at the local grotto.

Lee and Sally struggle to see Bombhead in such a state. Richard returns to Liz with demands about Justin. O.B. and Zara encounter each other at the Father Christmas auditions.

Bombhead is terrified when he returns to his house to find the police waiting for him. Having failed in the world of bouncy castles and naked window cleaning, O.B. is down in the dumps. Liz is having second thoughts about getting the police involved with her family problems.

Cameron is still struggling with his Shakespeare, much to Bella's annoyance. At the Taylors', everyone is trying to come to terms with Darlene's injuries after Justin pushed her through a window. Candy tells Nicole that she had a dream in which Nicole was on the front cover of a magazine.

It's Darlene's birthday and her family are intent on giving her a surprise birthday party. Lee decides to take a trip to the Body Boost pool for a "cardio vascular workout", or "looking at the talent" as Stacey would call it. Nicole has convinced her mum to give her £1,000 from her savings fund. Craig's mum seems to be much more enthusiastic about his "date" with Darlene than he is.

The HCC drama society's attempt to put on a production of Romeo and Juliet is fast becoming a tragedy in its own right. Darlene is angry at Justin's ungrateful and surly attitude. Nicole is still obsessed with the size of her breasts. O.B.'s career as a window cleaner is proving tougher than he thought.

The Deans are still reeling from Mr. Dean's treacherous departure into the arms of an impregnated younger woman. O.B. is ready to start his first day as a window cleaner. Darlene doesn't seem too excited about her 18th birthday. Nicole shows Candy the pictures of botched breast enlargement operations that Russell gave her.

Mr. Dean returns home, but only to announce that he's leaving Mrs. Dean for a much younger woman. Mr. C tries to convince Bombhead to talk to somebody about his problems. Stacey and Lee head down to college early to try out Stacey's beauty therapy experiment. Nicole gets Russell to clean her room in return for her typing up an essay for him.

Frankie's world falls apart. Things go from bad to worse for Liz, and Darlene wonders if Liz is on the verge of a breakdown. Candy and Nicole go to the cosmetic surgery clinic. Can Nicole bounce back from this unexpected disappointment?

O.B.'s marketing skills are not what you would expect from a man with a first in Business Studies. Darlene, Mel, Sophie and Mrs. Taylor are about to set out on their eagerly awaited shopping trip to London. Dan has big plans to change his life although he refuses to tell Ben what they are. Mrs. Dean insists that her relationship with her husband is fine after being quizzed by Craig. Nicole and Candy start to put "Operation Lady Bumps" into action.

Frankie worries as there's no sign of Johnno. Bombhead continues to isolate himself from his friends. Bella hires Lisa as her assistant, whilst Dan sulks after learning of Debbie's impending departure.

Mel and Sophie enter into a bit of sibling rivalry after hearing that there is some new "eye candy" at the Body Boost. Debbie is still in a good mood following the news that she is to become a singer on a ferry. Bombhead becomes frustrated with Lee not answering his calls, so he decides to call in at the Hunters' house.

Concerned about Bombhead, Cameron thinks it'd be a good idea if Lee went to visit him. Ben is sick of Dan's constant moping and gives him a much-needed kick in the right direction. Liz is surprised when Justin bounds down the stairs in his uniform and gets off to school. Nicole is paranoid about being at school after the 'chicken fillet' incident.

It's D-Day for Lee; will his hard work for the bonfire party finally pay off? Candy convinces Nicole that she will look stunning for the party. Meanwhile, Frankie invites herself and Debbie to the Taylor-Burton family's BBQ.

With no man, no prospects and no money, Debbie is forced to evaluate her situation. Bombhead is still behaving strangely and no one can get through to him. Nicole and Candy decide to go shopping. Lee does his best to impress the entertainments committee.

Ali is angst-ridden over his feelings for Nicole. Liz continues to keep a watchful eye over Justin, and enlists the help of Darlene and Sophie. Lisa makes a huge fuss about the part she has got in the college play. When the list goes up, Cameron is surprised to discover that he is Romeo! Bombhead wanders around the village in a state of turmoil.

Lisa, Zak, Cameron and Steph head down to rehearsals and are less than impressed with James's "Augusto Boal exercises". Mrs. Dean is distraught; she's lost the eternity ring Johnno gave her. Lee seems to be willing to sacrifice his relationship with Bombhead to fit in with the college "in crowd". Candy and Nicole go to a modelling agency in search of fame and fortune.

Bombhead is becoming apprehensive of Mr Cunningham's constant presence. Steph is distraught when Dan finishes with her. Meanwhile, everyone's excited by the forthcoming Romeo and Juliet auditions. Nicole and Candy are approached by a model scout. Feigning illness to stay off school, Justin has his mum at his beck and call.

Steph isn't in a great mood when she runs into Ellie, telling her about her split with Dan. An excited Dannii asks Mel to move in with her and Joe. Mandy walks into a deserted house to find Max behind the sofa and O.B. behind the curtains. Ali spots the bruise on Liz's face and doesn't believe for a minute that she "walked into a door".

Ali tells Justin that it was him who told the police about the drugs. Max and O.B. have an ideal day planned choosing the suitable baby-sitter. Steph is very dismissive with Zara - she hasn't got much time for her friends, she's devoting her time to Dan! Joe and Dannii continue to desperately search for a housemate.

Bella winds Lisa up when she catches her drooling over her hunky lecturer, James. A worried Ali is concerned that Justin may get a visit from the police due to his blabbing. Max goes into Gnosh Village and asks to put up sign advertising for a baby-sitter. Ellie confirms her application at HCC and is overjoyed.

A worried Ali asks D.I. Davies for help. Joe's estranged father arrives in Hollyoaks with the intention of patching things up. Dan is taken aback when Lee asks for a loan of £500. Lisa attends her first class and is shocked to find James is her lecturer. Dannii has a run-in with Stuart at Body Boost.

Justin leaves home following an ultimatum by his mother. Joe gets an unexpected call from his estranged father. Instantly smitten, Lisa assumes James is a mature student and makes out she is a post-graduate. Debbie asks Dan out for a drink just as friends.

Mel chooses her own method of ringing out the old.

A sort of homecoming for Liz, Mel and Sophie.

The brothers Hutchinson ruminate over much feud for thought.

Max and OB have a disagreement of business interests.

The Osbornes clean up after the night before.

Justin receives an unexpected Christmas present.

Mandy is reconciled with her child.

You hum it, Cameron'll play it

The Ashworths struggle to appease their housebound relative.

Tony and Dominic indulge in some straight-talking.

A new face joins the ranks of Chez Hutchinson.

Josh and Fletch are counselled in the ways of the world.

Sam answers a few questions.

Cameron surprises Steph with his musical prowess.

Sam receives a deputation of fearsome females.

Lee fights fire with fire - literally.

News of Nicole's conquest spreads.

OB and Craig believe they've hit on the perfect Christmas gift.

Freddy tempts Zara with a bit of cyber crime.

Andy sweet-talks himself an ally.

Bombhead flies out of the Village.

Sam ruminates while Dannii riles.

St Andrew's night prompts some unusual alliances.

Bombhead meets his dad - and his new mum.

Cameron struggles to stomach the leftovers.

Louise thinks she knows what really happened to Dannii.

There's clowning around in the SU Bar.

Lee tries and fails to keep his empire under control.

Jessica receives more obsessive correspondence.

Sam is distressed by Andy's nonchalence.

Justin awaits the final verdict.

A crucial witness takes the stand.

Max endeavours to offer his step-sister some solace.

The boy Burton is under interrogation.

Josh and Fletch pussy-foot around in the woods.

It's Mandy's birthday, and Tony has bought her loads of presents - for the baby. Justin is getting advice from both sides of the law, fellow offender Dean in the Young Offenders' Institution, and his defence barrister. When the prison officer grabs him and takes him away, things look worse than ever for Justin.

Mandy is still unable to bond with her baby, and Dominic cautiously tries to find a way to broach the subject with Tony. Sam is eager for the next adventure with Andy, but the pair get their wires crossed. Craig is eager to talk to Darlene about their relationship, but finds that her mind is on other things.

It's the morning after the night before for Andy and Sam, and they're full of it after their latest conquests. Justin's agonising week-long wait for Becca to return to the Young Offenders' Institution is over. Becca departs, leaving Justin with just the faint glimmer of hope that, perhaps, his love is not altogether unrequited. Lee is delighted at having Chris around in his team of crack advisers, but Bombhead still doesn't trust his motives.

The tag from Andy and Sam's latest 'This Way Up' jump has the whole of HCC in awe, with the exception of Louise. Sarah, Hannah and Nancy are planning their revenge on Josh and Fletch for the video incident. Lee is still cowering away from the pressures of being student president. As Chris wheedles his way into a desperate Lee's favour, Bombhead is left suspecting that this old foe still can't be trusted.

Sam and Andy make preparations for the next 'This Way Up' jump by scouting the roof of HCC. Lee's bachelor paradise is fast becoming a rancid dung heap, but he's still too afraid to leave Pit Stop for fear of meeting Chris. Louise's revelation that she believes she was spiked takes Becca's mind off the prospect of Justin's trial. After their failure to capture them naked on film yesterday, Josh and Fletch are now determined to get Sarah and Nancy in front of the camera. Can the boys talk themselves out of this one, or has all-out war just been declared by the girls?

It's time to wave goodbye to two familiar faces.

Sally tries and fails to fall under the influence.

Justin's back behind bars.

Max attempts to fathom why Mandy has fallen out with her baby.

Who's playing the ghoul at the Halloween fancy dress party?

Joe has trouble stomaching a few home truths.

Steph receives some unlikely advice.

Olivia and Jessica try their hand at waitressing.

The patter of tiny feet dismays Mandy.

Nicole shakes her family with a declaration of intent.

Dom and Tony are concerned as OB takes care of Il Nosh to take his mind of Max. Max finds Tom's Christmas list and OB steps up to fulfil Tom's wish.

Craig tries unsuccessfully to persuade John Paul to ask out Hannah so they can arrange a double date so it’s easier to ask out Sarah. Sarah comes down to Drive n Buy for chocolate, and she suggests the two mates go to give her ideas for her essay on reconstructing a popular horror story. John Paul leaves Craig and Sarah as they are clearly getting on. After he goes they do get off together but are interrupted when Sarah receives an emergency phone call that Amy has been in a car crash.

Craig goes to watch John Paul in his DJing gig at the Loft, and joined by Sarah and Hannah. Craig makes a play for Sarah and both are trying to matchmake John Paul and Hannah who is far more interested in him than he is in her. Hannah invites her friends round to her house and is a bit full on with John Paul. Craig is desperate to ask Sarah out.

John Paul invites Craig to watch his set next week. The pair observe Justin’s return to school after Becca’s arrest. John Paul and Craig protect Nancy during a confrontation with Justin. They later observe the new Becca clone supply teacher. Justin leaves school.

Warren finds Darren miserable and drunk, and offers to let him buy his half of the pub back for £100,000. Niall accepts Myra's invite to spend Christmas dinner with the family and ends up stealing a family photo of the McQueens from Carmel's bedroom. While the Ashworths get festive, a burning newspaper is pushed through the door, and the Ashworths realise someone has a vendetta against them. Tony is horrified when Mercedes informs him there is no way she will let him marry her sister, but Tina and Jacqui announce that Tina is going to be a surrogate for Jacqui and Tony!

Beth concludes that someone has it in for her when she receives a Christmas card supposedly from her dead dad, before a brick is chucked through her window. Later, Rhys follows Beth home and they find themselves alone. After ripping into Darren following Jack's heart attack, Steph is shocked when Darren breaks down in tears, blaming himself for ruining everything. With Dom due back home, Jacqui advises Tina to give her relationship another go. Meanwhile, Myra tries to cheer her daughter up by treating her, the family and Niall to a night doing Christmas karaoke at The Dog in the Pond. (Part 1)

Louise plans something special for her and Warren's wedding night and enlists the help of an unwilling Mandy to make things perfect. Carmel finds out about Mark being beaten up.

Calvin visits Warren to discuss Mark's relationship with Carmel and the raid on the Loft the previous day. Myra tells Jacqui to stop moping and get her life back on track.

Myra begs Carmel to patch things up with Calvin, but Carmel is still bitter towards her Mum and refuses, setting off for work instead. Meanwhile, Mark revels in all the bad feeling.

Louise plans something special for her and Warren's wedding night and enlists the help of an unwilling Mandy to make things perfect. Carmel finds out about Mark being beaten up.

Calvin visits Warren to discuss Mark's relationship with Carmel and the raid on the Loft the previous day. Myra tells Jacqui to stop moping and get her life back on track.

Myra begs Carmel to patch things up with Calvin, but Carmel is still bitter towards her Mum and refuses, setting off for work instead. Meanwhile, Mark revels in all the bad feeling.