Coronation Street

Coronation Street – Season 29 (1988)

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Coronation Street - Season 29 Coronation Street - Season 29, which aired in 1988, continued the lives of the residents on the fictional Weatherfield street. This season followed established characters through personal milestones and...

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Coronation Street – Season 29

Coronation Street – Season 29, which aired in 1988, continued the lives of the residents on the fictional Weatherfield street. This season followed established characters through personal milestones and emerging conflicts. A central development was the marriage of Mavis Riley and Derek Wilton, a pairing that had evolved over a decade. The season also tracked the complex relationship between Gail Tilsley and Brian Tilsley, which led to their remarriage. Meanwhile, Mike Baldwin faced business challenges at his factory, and Ken Barlow pursued new ventures in local journalism. The tone remained consistent with the series’ portrayal of working-class community dynamics, blending everyday drama with comedic elements and significant personal struggles.

Coronation Street – Season 29 Plot Summary

Season 29 of Coronation Street focused on several key narrative threads throughout 1988. Mavis Riley and Derek Wilton moved forward with their wedding plans after years of on-and-off romance. Gail Tilsley and Brian Tilsley also remarried, navigating their evolving relationship with their children. This period saw continued challenges for Mike Baldwin, who dealt with issues at his factory and introduced a new supervisor. Ken Barlow engaged with local journalism, specifically concerning The Recorder newspaper. A significant developing storyline involved Rita Fairclough and Alan Bradley, setting the stage for more intense conflict that would escalate in later seasons. The season maintained a focus on the daily interactions and struggles of the working-class community, including storylines like Ivy Tilsley’s concerns about Don Brennan’s gambling, and Curly Watts’s relationship with Shirley Armitage, which faced disapproval from his family.

Coronation Street – Season 29 Cast, Characters, and Arc

The cast for Coronation Street – Season 29 included long-standing actors who portrayed central figures in the Weatherfield community. William Roache continued in his role as Ken Barlow, involved with his local newspaper endeavors. Barbara Knox played Rita Fairclough, whose relationship with Alan Bradley began to show signs of psychological abuse. William Tarmey appeared as Jack Duckworth, known for his dynamic with Vera Duckworth. Sue Nicholls portrayed Audrey Roberts, whose character experienced a period in Canada during the season, prompting Gail to confront Alf Roberts. Geoff Hinsliff continued as Don Brennan, whose gambling habits caused issues for Ivy Tilsley.

Key character arcs included Mavis Riley (Thelma Barlow) finally marrying Derek Wilton (Peter Baldwin), marking a milestone in their long-running romance. Gail Tilsley (Helen Worth) and Brian Tilsley (Christopher Quinten) also featured prominently with their remarriage. New characters like Harry Ashton, Gina Seddon, Arthur Watts, and Eunice Watts were introduced, impacting existing character dynamics and adding new layers to the street’s social fabric. These returning and new characters drove the season’s personal dramas and community interactions.

Where to Watch Coronation Street – Season 29

Coronation Street – Season 29, originally broadcast in 1988, is available for streaming in the United States. Viewers can access classic episodes of Coronation Street through BritBox. BritBox is available as a standalone subscription or via Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channel. Amazon Prime Video also offers older seasons for streaming and purchase. Some classic episodes and storylines from 1988 onwards are also accessible on YouTube. Additionally, the series can be streamed free with ads on platforms like Plex Player and Fawesome. Availability for specific seasons can vary, but these platforms generally provide access to the extensive archive of the series.

How Coronation Street – Season 29 Fits the Series

Season 29 of Coronation Street contributed to the series’ ongoing narrative by deepening established character relationships and introducing new conflicts. The season followed efforts by producer David Liddiment to modernize aspects of the show between 1988 and 1989, including changes to production and increased location filming. Key character developments included the marriage of Mavis and Derek, a long-anticipated event, and the remarriage of Gail and Brian. The season also laid groundwork for the dramatic escalation of Rita Fairclough’s storyline with Alan Bradley, a narrative that became highly significant in 1989. As a long-running soap opera, the 1988 episodes continued to portray a working-class community in Weatherfield, balancing humor with everyday life events and character-driven drama. The series maintained strong ratings during this period despite competition from newer soaps like EastEnders and Brookside.

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Main Cast	William Roache, Barbara Knox, William Tarmey, Sue Nicholls, Geoff Hinsliff
Release Year	1988
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Episode 1 January 4, 1988 24m

Mon Jan 4 1988

Lisa threatens to tell Patric that Jenny is cheating on him when he arrives from France. Kevin and Sally get to work on Number 13, and Sally witnesses some shop-lifting.

Episode 2 January 6, 1988 24m

Wed 06 Jan 1988

Patric has changed his mind about marrying Jenny - he wants her now, but Alan is not going to be happy. Amy continues her life of crime, and Mike has some shock news for the factory workers.

Episode 3 January 11, 1988 24m

Mon 11 Jan 1988

Patric discovers more than he bargained for about Jenny's Christmas kiss with Gary. Alf confronts Amy about her shoplifting and the factory girls are up in arms about the pay cut that Mike orders.

Episode 4 January 13, 1988 24m

Wed 13 Jan 1988

Mike has sacked Ida, and Ivy is shocked to discover that he has hired a new supervisor, Connie Parker. Patric has some news for Jenny and Vera is on the warpath.

Episode 5 January 18, 1988 24m

Mon 18 Jan 1988

Kevin and Sally get some bad news from the Building Society. Ivy decides to take matters into her own hands when the factory workers don't get paid enough, but can she persuade Mike to part with more cash?

Episode 6 January 20, 1988 24m

Wed 20 Jan 1988

Emily reveals that Mike has the girls working under false pretences, and Vera causes trouble for Connie. Kevin and Sally face up to the county Court Judgement that Sally forgot about, with a little help from Alf.

Episode 7 January 25, 1988 24m

Mon 25 Jan 1988

Ivy finds out that Don is a regular gambler, and she isn't happy. Kevin goes to another Building Society to request a mortgage loan, and there's a surprise applicant for the job of paper boy at The Kabin.

Episode 8 January 27, 1988 24m

Wed 27 Jan 1988

Rita's decision to employ pensioner Harry Ashton as the new paper boy at The Kabin causes problems for Mavis. Ivy takes a dim view of Don's acquisition of some sports equipment.

Episode 9 February 1, 1988 24m

Mon 01 Feb 1988

Mavis has to make a decision about Harry's proposition, but he's causing far more trouble amongst the younger generation of newspaper deliverers! Vera advises Ivy about her relationship with Don and Brian makes a decision about his links with Gail.

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Episode 10 February 3, 1988 24m

Wed 03 Feb 1988

It's Sarah's first birthday, so the Tilsleys organise a party for her. Brian has a question for Gail - but it's something she doesn't want to hear. Bet has to remind Alec that they haven't had their honeymoon.

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Episode 11 February 8, 1988 24m

Mon 08 Feb 1988

Brian's proposal makes Gail appraise the situation - does she want things to change at all? Alec and Bet can't even agree on where to go on honeymoon to, and Mavis gets a threatening visitor.

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Episode 12 February 10, 1988 24m

Wed 10 Feb 1988

Alec makes a dramatic stand when Bet decides to go on holiday with nymphomaniac Stella, but will he let her go? Gail realises that she doesn't love Brian anymore, but needs him around for their children.

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Episode 13 February 15, 1988 24m

Mon 15 Feb 1988

The news about Gail and Brian re-marrying thrills Ivy, but Gail has some disturbing news about Audrey. the Websters have something to celebrate, but Gloria is worried about her relationship with Mike Baldwin.

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Episode 14 February 17, 1988 24m

Wed 17 Feb 1988

Gail confronts Alf about the reasons for Audrey flying to Canada. Statham has some interesting news for Ken about The Recorder and Gloria has an ultimatum to give to Mike.

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Episode 15 February 22, 1988 24m

Mon 22 Feb 1988

With Audrey in Canada seeing the brother Gail never knew she had, Gail decides to bring the wedding forward. Glora gives Mike a hard time about the way he treats her, and Ken has big plans for the future as the sole proprietor of The Recorder.

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Episode 16 February 24, 1988 24m

Wed 24 Feb 1988

Mike decides to formalise his relationship with Gloria, but how will Linda feel about it? Ken's plans for The Recorder go badly wrong. Gail and Brian get married at the Registry Office, but their night is spoiled. Linda goes to see Mike, but a struggle begins.

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Episode 17 February 29, 1988 24m

Mon 29 Feb 1988

Linda tells Mike that she's leaving Graham for him, and Gloria realises that she has been two-timed. Sally and Kevin move into their new home at Number 13, and Bet returns from her holiday in Morocco with some surprising news for Alec.

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Episode 18 March 2, 1988 24m

Wed 02 Mar 1988

Bet's startling revelation that she is pregnant causes worries at the Rovers and gives Betty the opportunity to make fun of Alec. Linda asks Gloria to warn Mike that she has left Graham and that he may be in danger.

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Episode 19 March 7, 1988 24m

Mon 07 Mar 1988

The news quickly spreads that Mike has been badly beaten up by Graham and his friends with varying reactions. Jack discovers that Amy has been stealing bottles of stout, but how will Vera react when she is told the truth about her mother? In the Rovers, the Gilroy's are starting to look forward to the idea of the patter of tiny feet, but when Bet starts to feel pain in her side, Alec calls the doctor.

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Episode 20 March 9, 1988 24m

Wed 09 Mar 1988

Ken faces troubles on the work front when Nick employs an ally to work full-time in the office, while Vera confronts Amy about her kleptomania. Who will be the first to break in this mother-daughter battle of wills? The loss of the baby is a shock to Bet and Alec, but is he just putting on a brave face?

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Episode 21 March 14, 1988 24m

Mon 14 Mar 1988

Ken gets some reassurance from Fiona about her working in the office, and Shirley makes a decision to move out of her mother's house. Bet is upset over the loss of the baby, but the tragedy helps to bring here and the Gilroy's closer together. Meanwhile Curly decides to ask Alf if he can rent the flat above the shop, Sally gets an uncomfortable surprise from her sister Gina.

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Episode 22 March 16, 1988 24m

Wed 16 Mar 1988

With Gina moved into number 13, Sally gets annoyed with the way she flirts with Kevin. Curly decides to stay at Emily's, as Shirley wants to move into the flat, but gets into trouble with Emily. While Ken is forced to tell Fiona off over her bullying tactics.

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Episode 23 March 21, 1988 24m

Mon 21 Mar 1988

The suspicions grow that Alf might be a racist after he offers the flat to Curly instead of Shirley. And the problems continue for Sally when she is introduced to Gina's new boyfriend, Billy, who is on probation - will he be a bad influence.

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Episode 24 March 23, 1988 24m

Wed 23 Mar 1988

Now that the Barlows are a two-car family, Deirdre considers having driving lessons. Emily and Alf are at war over the dispute about the flat, but Shirley comes up with a novel - if shocking - answer to the dilemma.

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Episode 25 March 28, 1988 24m

Mon 28 Mar 1988

Shirley's suggestion that she and Curly move into the flat together pleases him - but how will Alf and Emily react? Billy asks Brian for a job, but Kevin doesn't want him there because that means Gina will want to continue to stay at Number 13. Alan is getting bored with running the video library so he decides to work fitting burglar alarms with Dave Craig.

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Episode 26 March 30, 1988 24m

Wed 30 Mar 1988

Alf makes it clear that, like Emily, he disapproves of Curly and Shirley living 'in sin' together, but Curly decides to get his double bed from his parents' house. Rita is finding Alan's secretive nature difficult to cope with, and Ivy stars to wonder what Audrey is really doing in Canada.

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Episode 27 April 4, 1988 24m

Mon 04 Apr 1988

Gina gets bored while Billy is at work on the Bank Holiday, and encourages Martin to pay her a visit - and Sally almost finds out. And it's the day for moving in together for Shirley and Curly, and he's going to need some dutch courage.

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Episode 28 April 6, 1988 24m

Wed 06 Apr 1988

Martin and Gina spend another day together at Number 13, but there's trouble in store when Billy comes round to see her. Alan gets a surprise when he asks Dave if they can become partners in the firm, Billy admits that he is banned from driving to Brian, and Curly gets shocked when his parents come to visit - and meet his new girlfriend for the first time.

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Episode 29 April 11, 1988 24m

Mon 11 Apr 1988

Even though Dave has turned him down for partnership, Alan asks Rita to lend him £6,000, but she wants to know more about the business. Shirley celebrates her birthday and tells Curly that she's happy with him. Alf is missing Audrey and feels that she doesn't love him.

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Episode 30 April 13, 1988 24m

Wed 13 Apr 1988

Alf oversleeps after a heavy drinking session and fails to open the shop on time. Alan spends the £6,000 on a new car and Curly has to try to win over Shirley's mum. Rita cooks Alf a meal and then is surprised that he has a secret of his own to tell.

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Episode 31 April 18, 1988 24m

Mon 18 Apr 1988

Curly's mother writes him a letter disowning him because he is living with a black girl, so he goes to see her in Crewe. A bunch of roses arrives for Gloria, but who are they from and what does he want? Rita and Alan argue over the car and Alf still can't contact Audrey in Canada.

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Episode 32 April 20, 1988 24m

Wed 20 Apr 1988

The fallout from Mike Baldwin's arrest for drink driving begins and Vera begins to spread the 'good' news. Rita's investigation into the burglar alarm business has puzzling consequences and Alf gets some good news at last.

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Episode 33 April 25, 1988 24m

Mon 25 Apr 1988

Alan's lies have caught up with him and Rita feels that she cannot trust him anymore. Audrey returns home to find that Alf isn't happy about her having gone to Canada and Gail demands to know all about her half-brother. Meanwhile, Alec advertises for a new cleaner for the Rovers.

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Episode 34 April 27, 1988 24m

Wed 27 Apr 1988

Audrey can't stop talking about Stephen and Alf loses his temper. Bet forces Alec to apologise to Ken for barring him from the pub. Meanwhile, Mike has to face up to his drink driving and accept the sentence he receives.

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Episode 35 May 2, 1988 24m

Mon 02 May 1988

Sandra Stubbs answers Alec's advertisement for a cleaner, while Mike overhears Vera laughing about his conviction and gets annoyed about the quality of some recent orders. Mike decides someone will have to be sacked to set an example for the others and Alan talks Rita into letting him use the Yard for his business.

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Episode 36 May 4, 1988 24m

Wed 04 May 1988

Mike makes an example of Vera, believing her to have set him up when he was drinking and driving. Alan pesters Rita into giving him £1,000 for equipment and offers Martin a job. Ida, after much thought decides that she has a confession to make.

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Episode 37 May 9, 1988 24m

Mon 09 May 1988

Ivy tells Mike that Vera is innocent, but can't tell him that Ida told the police. Percy has some bad news from the Council and Alf tells Audrey about his jealousy.

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Episode 38 May 11, 1988 24m

Wed 11 May 1988

Now that Ida has confessed to Mike, Vera asks for her old job back, but still angry about the situation, Mike refuses. When threatened with an industrial tribunal, he proves to Vera that she hasn't got a leg to stand on by showing Vera, her discipline file. Both Audrey and Alf get a shock when she gets a massive credit card bill and his card is refused in a shop. Deirdre decides to help Percy not that he is retired and having to move to a new flat.

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Episode 39 May 16, 1988 24m

Mon 16 May 1988

Alan talks Alec into having a burglar alarm fitted at the pub, while Don offers to decorate Ivy's house. Percy is increasingly worried about having to move out of the Centre and decides to make a dramatic stand.

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Episode 40 May 18, 1988 24m

Wed 18 May 1988

With the new flat not going to be ready for two months, Percy has decided to move in with Emily, but what will Emily think of that? Alec gets a better quote for an alarm system than Alan's and Don begins redecorating Number 5. Ivy tells Don that he has helped her to live her life again and in return Don has a question for her.

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Episode 104 December 28, 1988 24m