The BEST episodes written by Jayne Hollinson

#1 - Prison Issue

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 4 - Episode 8

Buki can no longer cope with the bullying and harms herself, although more seriously than she intended. Outraged, Yvonne wants to see that justice is done. Di and Neil grow closer. The women are not happy with Tina and Noreen's service. Roisin begins to take drugs to block out the pain of prison. Shaz and Denny fall out but Maxi is there to help Shaz, but she really wants to frame Shaz for Virginia's murder.

#2 - The Leaving

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 2 - Episode 9

The women mourn the loss of a true friend and Denny falls for the new arrival, Shaz Wylie. Shell bites off more than she can chew when she takes on Barbara, resulting in a broken wrist.

#3 - Looking For Love

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 2 - Episode 4

New officer, Di Barker, arrives from D-Wing as Jim's replacement. Denny gets the chance to visit her mum on the outside and her dreams for their future are shattered and Yvonne is left to comfort her. Sylvia helps Jim clear his name and he returns to G Wing with Shell thinking they will get back together, but for now it's no more Mr. Nice Guy. Yvonne and Fenner make a deal.

#4 - Revolving Doors

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 3 - Episode 13

The Julies are returned to Larkhall on remand along with wealthy madame Virginia O'Kane, an old friend, but both the inmates and officers are ill-equipped to deal with the disabled grand dame, but she hides a secret. Maxi warns her sister Tina to stay away from Virginia.

#5 - Chapel of Love

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 3 - Episode 10

Crystal is on hunger strike to protest against her incorrect drugs test results and it seems that only new girl Charlotte can save her. Di begins to abuse her mother when Josh confronts her about her deceit. Di then schemes to stop Josh and Crystal's wedding in a small ceremony in the prison chapel. Also, a new group of girls arrive, calling themselves the Peckham Boot Gang.

#6 - The Turn of the Screw

Bad Girls (1999) - Season 3 - Episode 2

Fenner dies but is resuscitated and transferred to the hospital. Karen reveals that Dominic is not returning to the prison service. Sylvia is determined to make Shell suffer for her attack on Fenner and gets her moved to a psychiatric ward. "Mad" Tessa, Shell's old adversary, is ready and waiting to do the rest and Shell meets "Podger" Pam. Sylvia proposes a strike when Shell is returned to G-Wing.

#7 - Home to Roost

Heartbeat - Season 11 - Episode 8

Mr. Lawson, the owner of some disused houses, is furious when a commune arrives and takes them over. Lawson is suspected of breaking into the houses. One of the girls in the commune is pregnant, but Oscar persuades Lawson to allow her to stay there with the baby. An undercover journalist was responsible for the break in.

#8 - Fri 17 Dec, 2004

Coronation Street - Season 45 - Episode 255

Candice forgives Warren after he snogged Katie, Martin isn't so forgiving though and during an aggressive game of footie, knocks Warren down and warns him to stay away from his girlfriend! Ty worries that Maria is only going out with his because she feels sorry for him. Claire decides to try and boost his self-esteem and convinces Ashley to let Tyrone be his best man. Over lunch, Jason tells Violet that he loves her! But she doesn't say it back, they get into a huge fight over it and Violet storms out! Later, Violet dumps Jason but quickly tells him not to go and she says she loves him too - she's just afraid that if she lets somebody get too close to her that she's going to end up getting hurt. Jason promises never to let that happen!

#9 - Wed 5 Jan, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 4

Hayley is hurt when Roy says that she's bullying him in front of the customers in the cafe. Ken isn't too pleased when Adam says that he doesn't want to go to University. Ken thinks that Sarah has influenced him on his decision. Candice and Maria spy on Audrey and Fred. Eileen is furious with Jason for asking Sean to leave. Jason and Violet definitely want to move in together. After much consideration, Audrey accepts Fred's offer when he says that she can stay with him while she has builders in her place.

#10 - Sun 20 Feb, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 36

#11 - Mon 21 Mar, 2005 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 58

When Ken is drunk, he reveals to Tracy that there's no point being nice to Ray so that she can get his money whn he dies, because he has other children (which he left Deirdre for the childrens mother).

#12 - Mon 2 May, 2005 [Episode 1]

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 91

Mel admits he's been suffering from writers block but after seeing a brawl in the Rovers between Janice and Cilla he soon finds himself full of ideas! Craig visits his mum in prison and after hearing that she's pleaded guilty to the new charges that have been brought against her he finds himself hating her. He soon comes round though and is forced to say goodbye to Angela for the next four years at least . . .

#13 - Sun 26 Jun, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 128

At Jamies 25th birthday tea, his real mum, Carol, arrives. Carol informs everyone that Jamie and Danny have both been to see her. Fred finds that a rival butchers has a poster of him in their shop window. Gail finally gives into Sarah and lets Scooter move in. When Gail gets back from the shops, she's shocked to see all of Scooters stuff already in her house, and Sarah and Scooter have gone out without even beginning to sort his stuff out. Steve isn't feeling guilty about how he treated Tracy, he is saddened that Tracy took his daughter away. Steve asks his mum if she will find out, from Deirdre, where Tracy is staying so that he can talk to her. Dev shows Eileen a possible house for him, Sunita and their baby, it only has six bedrooms!

#14 - Mon 2 Jan, 2006 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 3

Penny tries to let Mike down gently but he's hurt and storms out of the restaurant. Mike's scared and confused when he can't remember the way home. Gail calls on Sally and sympathises over the Rosie/Craig problem but points out there's nothing she can do to stop it. Ed, Emily, Rita and Norris go for a drink. Rita and Emily are totally enamoured with him but Norris is sceptical. Mike struggles to remember people's names. He asks Rita where Bet is! When Liz tells Vernon she and Bev will be joining him on his cruise he's put out but quickly covers up when he finds out they can only come for two weeks. Bev invites Fred to join her on the cruise. Fred's delighted and accepts. Penny finds Mike in the pub and takes him home. Hayley tries to talk to Sally about Sophie but Sally gives her short shrift telling her to go and interfere with someone else's kids. Hayley's very hurt. Mike becomes angry telling Penny the reason she won't marry him is because she thinks he's losing the plot. She knows he's right but can't admit it. Jack's dyes his hair and borrows Sean's fake tan. He's bright orange and Vera accuses him of seeing another woman. Mike throws Penny out of his flat accusing her of making him think he's going mad just so she can get her hands on his money. Penny tries to defend herself but Mike refuses to listen and slams the door on her.

#15 - Fri 20 Jan, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 15

Keith tries to talk to Craig about his relationship with Rosie but he's out of his depth. Danny's fed up with Leanne lazing around and sponging off him. He tells her to look for a job. Dev tries to tell Sunita he's registered the twins' births but she refuses to listen. Kevin tells Sally that if she insists on driving Rosie and Craig apart she could end up driving Rosie away altogether. Sally's annoyed but knows he's right. Tyrone shows Maria the fish and chip van he's thinking of doing up. Maria's unimpressed and Tyrone's hurt. Molly's sympathetic and tells him it's a great idea. Sunita struggles across town with the twins to the registry office only to find Dev's already registered the births. Sunita's furious. Craig and Rosie make an appointment at the medical centre. Gail's suspicious but Craig reminds her of her client confidentiality undertaking. Mike tells Danny he's off to Spain to play golf and he can stay in his flat if likes. He asks Danny if he posted the letter to Mark. Danny lies and assures him he did. Rosie and Craig see the doctor about Rosie going on the contraceptive pill. The doctor's convinced they've thought it through and agrees. Ed and Eileen bump into each other in the corner shop. Ed admits he doesn't think he's good enough for Eileen. Eventually he plucks up the courage and asks her out. Delighted Eileen agrees. Sunita's furious with Dev for registering the twins' birth and tells him his surname on the birth certificates will be his only link with his children. Dev's gutted.

#16 - Wed 22 Feb, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 39

Norris and Rita give Eileen a hard time when they see Ed on her doorstep. Eileen realises how difficult things are going to be but remains defiant. Fred and Bev arrive back in the butcher's van all loved up. Shelley and Ashley are shocked to learn Fred and Bev have got engaged. Claire's pleased for them. Rita moves into Emily's and Norris moves into Rita's flat. Eileen insists she and Ed go to the Rovers rather than hiding away. The locals are cool towards them and Ed feels awkward. Gail tells Eileen she knows how she feels and likens Ed to Richard Hillman. Shelley and Ashley try but fail to talk Bev and Fred out of their engagement. Leanne takes Janice for a spin in her classic car. The brakes fail and they crash into a tree. Leanne sustains broken ribs and a sprained foot. Eileen's determined not to let people get to them and she and Ed go to bed together. Danny's guilt-ridden about the car and glad nobody was killed. Leanne enjoys milking the situation and gets Danny to wait on her hand and foot. Norris finds he's bored in Rita's flat by himself and calls round to Emily's for a cup to tea to both Emily's and Rita's amusement. Janice storms into the garage accusing Kevin of shoddy workmanship. Kevin explains Danny only asked him to clean the car and didn't want Kevin to check it over properly to save some money. Sally defends her husband and Janice and Sally end up fighting.

#17 - Wed 29 Mar, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 64

Gail's upset when she overhears Norris, Eileen and Blanche gossiping about her and Phil. Sean's delighted when Chris texts him suggesting another night out. Deirdre takes Mike out for the day to give Leanne a break. Leanne's grateful. Steve suspects Charlie tried it on with Ronnie and threatens him in the street. Charlie denies it saying Ronnie tried it on with him. Tracy's furious with Charlie. Deirdre takes Mike to Roy's Rolls. While her back's turned he disappears. Mike turns up at No. 5 thinking he still lives there with Bet. With barely concealed delight Eileen quizzes Sarah about Gail and Phil's split. But when Sarah explains how Phil was violent towards David and how upset her mum is, Eileen feels guilty. Danny, Deirdre, Jamie and Les rush to No. 5 worried about Mike. They find him playing drafts with Chesney while Schmeichel watches. Realising Steve's not going to let it drop, Ronnie admits that she flirted with Charlie and led him on just to teach both Charlie and Tracy a lesson. Jamie, Frankie and Deirdre think Mike would be better off on Coronation Street rather than his flat. Danny's torn.

#18 - Fri 14 Apr, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 75

Danny's nervous of Adam thinking he might have a copy of Mike's latest will. Adam's equally nervous, worried that Danny might inherit everything. Keith takes Audrey fishing on the canal. She's not impressed and even less so when Les and Chesney turn up. Chesney soon realises Les has never fished before but explains that just having him around is all that matters and not the fishing. Les is touched. Les and Chesney catch an enormous fish only to be fined £200 for not having a rod licence. The Baldwins and the Barlows gather nervously as Mike's solicitor reads out his will. Mike leaves £50000 each to Jamie and Warren and £10,000 to Adam. He leaves everything else - his 51% of the factory, the flat, apartment in Spain and investments to Danny. Adam's furious, convinced Danny manipulated Mike into it. Ken tries to persuade Danny to give Adam his share of the factory but Danny refuses. Tyrone cooks Molly dinner. He worries she won't want him when she sees him naked. But all his insecurities evaporate when she compares herself to Maria saying she's not pretty enough for him. Tyrone tells Molly she's gorgeous and she assures him she loves hairy men. They kiss passionately and sleep together for the first time. Danny takes a wander round the factory surveying his empire.

#19 - Wed 24 May, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 103

It’s the day of Kelly’s court appearance, facing theft charges for a crime that old friend Becky committed. Lloyd maintains that she should enter a guilty plea but Kelly is still unsure, fearing what her friends will think of her. Her mood lifts when Sean and Joanne turn up at court to show their support. Will Kelly take boyfriend Lloyd’s advice and if so will it be enough to stop the magistrates handing out a prison sentence? Meanwhile, Amber is still desperate to impress her father Dev in attempt to get him to change his mind and let her move in with him. She kindly offers to look after the shop whilst Dev goes to visit Sunita and the twins. However, Amber has other plans and once Dev has left, she offers Craig double pay if he takes over in the shop whilst she heads off to tidy her fathers new flat. How will Dev react to Amber’s double dealing? Elsewhere, Gail faces down the gossips. Having spotted the police car outside the Platts’ earlier in the week, a nosy Blanche and Norris quiz Gail about the nature of the police’s visit. Gail gives the pair short shrift and remains tight lipped about the identity of the Hillman hoaxer. However, when Audrey later overhears Blanche gossiping about Gail in the Rovers, she advises her daughter to reveal the true identity of the person behind the hurtful cards. Will Gail remain resolute in her belief that keeping the truth hidden is the best option? Also, Claire attempts to reassure Ashley that the courts will not give Matt Ramsden custody of Joshua.

#20 - Mon 3 Jul, 2006 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 131

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder but Nathan finds this is not the case with Frankie during a long distance phone call. To make matters worse Tyrone keeps butting in on the conversation, oblivious to Nathan’s frustrations. Nathan is further infuriated to discover Frankie can make the time for a long girlie chat with Liz, but can only manage a two minute conversation with him. Maria is put out by Tyrone who seems to have clearly moved on since their relationship failed. He’s pleasantly content with his new girlfriend Molly and is in no way phased by Maria having a new boyfriend. At first Maria is uncomfortable discussing her new boyfriend with her ex but Tyrone is quite upbeat about the whole situation which takes the shine out of it a little for Maria. Molly and Tyrone come up with an idea to save Diggory’s business - “Pizza delivery”. Both Molly and Tyrone are full of energy to get this new venture off the ground and are both enthusiastic about promoting it. Diggory on the other hand reluctantly goes along with it although he would rather the ground swallowed him up than tout for business. He finds the idea of handing out fliers degrading and keeps coming up with excuses not to pound the streets. Claire can no longer hide her feelings and makes it clear to Ashley he has been putting both her and the baby second and increasingly focussing on Joshua. Fred and Bev also point out to Ashley he has been neglecting his pregnant wife. Ashley realises he needs to make it up to Claire and arranges for them to go out to dinner. Keith has managed to organise a removal firm at very short notice, to move both his and Craig’s belongings. Meanwhile lovesick Craig is furiously trying to contact Rosie in France. Having promised to wait for her and say goodbye in person he needs to break the news that this is not going to happen now. Tracy dumps Amy on Ken so she can start measuring up for her new home, leaving Ken no choice but to tutor David at number 1. Davi

#21 - Sun 20 Aug, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 161

Still reeling from the events of last week, Sarah at piecing her life back together again. The devastated young mother sets about cancelling all the plans she had made for her married life with Jason. Just when she thought things could not be worse, she is dismayed to learn that she has lost her £500 deposit that grandmother Audrey had given to the her and Jason for them to set up home together. A heartbroken Sarah feels that her ex-fiancé has a lot to answer for and it looks like she‘s going to get the chance ask the questions when a dishevelled Jason, still wearing his wedding suit, arrives back in Weatherfield and heads straight to the Platts’ house. How will Sarah react to the sight of an apologetic Jason on the doorstep? Elsewhere, Joanne is keen to move into the spare room at Maria’s flat. The young hairdresser agrees to talk to Charlie about it, but after recent events, Maria is thinking of moving out of the flat in order to distance herself Charlie. When the two-timing builder later pays Maria a visit she breaks down and reveals her plans to move out. Keen to keep his illicit affair on the boil, Charlie comforts her. Will his unusually kind words be enough for to keep Maria in the flat and more importantly will she remain his mistress? Meanwhile, Underworld boss Danny hands over the managerial reigns to Adam as he prepares for a trip to Spain in order to visit footballer son Warren and Ashley is concerned when wife Claire begins to look into the possibility of hiring a childminder. Also, Craig is once again left behind in Weatherfield when Rosie goes to stay at school friend Laura’s holiday cottage in Devon.

#22 - Mon 21 Aug, 2006 [Episode 1]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 162

Things are tense in the Peacock household. Ashley is annoyed when it becomes apparent Claire has forgotten that Josh has an access visit with Dr Matt Ramsden. Claire reacts angrily to her husband’s criticism. Once Ashley is out of the house, Claire herself heads out, taking the baby with her. The troubled young mum pays Eileen a visit and asks to borrow one of Streetcars cabs, explaining to Eileen that driving seems to help the baby to sleep. Eileen agrees and hands over a set of keys, but Claire’s behaviour turns odd when she drives to a nearby park and leaves the baby alone in the back of the car. A passer-by notices the abandoned child sleeping in the car and calls Streetcars to raise the alarm. A worried Eileen informs Ashley and he frantically heads off in search of his wife and newborn child. Will Ashley be able to find his missing wife? Meanwhile, Sarah is not finding it easy with Jason back in Weatherfield. She has made it clear that she is not going to forgive him for what he did at the wedding. Jason, meanwhile, is not finding it easy either, as the other street residents also give him a hard time. He wants Sarah back and will stop at nothing in order to win her round. When Charlie asks him to do some painting on the house next door to the Platts’, Jason can’t resist the opportunity to loudly proclaim his love for Sarah. Will his shouted declarations sway his heartbroken ex? Elsewhere, Maria’s plans to arrange another date with Charlie are thwarted, Tyrone and Molly make arrangements to live together at the Duckworths’, and Dev’s daughter Amber returns from her trip to Finland.

#23 - Fri 6 Oct, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 195

Fred is still brooding over Audrey’s confession. Bev is totally unaware of what is going on and is convinced he is worried about Ashley and Claire. Audrey feels uncomfortable when Bev calls into the salon to discuss hair styles and when Bev tells her how stressed Fred is she can’t help but ask if she thinks he will cancel the wedding. Who will Fred choose? Rosie and Craig are feeling increasingly suffocated by Rosie’s family interfering in their lives and start to discuss a life away from Weatherfield. As they talk about all the amazing places to visit in the world an idea starts to form in their minds and they come up with the hair brained scheme to travel to Paris after all – but then to run away to Berlin!Ashley is emotional that Claire is returning home and wants everything to be just right for her homecoming. Claire is nervous about seeing baby Thomas but after an initial awkwardness she takes him in her arms and Ashley heaves as sigh of relief as it looks as though everything is going to be okay. Elsewhere, Fiz is growing increasingly fed up with Kirk’s attempts to teach her to drive and, after spending her lunch hour driving round and round in circles, she storms off leaving Kirk bemused and confused.

#24 - Wed 25 Oct, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 210

David is supposed to be having a meeting with the Education Welfare Officer and Gail, but skives it to seek out Maria instead after her revelations from yesterday. He finds her, and in a bid to keep him quiet she invites him to her flat for a beer. Maria then starts to turn on the charm and tells David that although he is too young for her she sees him as her best friend and gives him a kiss on the cheek. Once smitten David has gone, an intrigued Charlie goes round to find out why he has been at the flat for so long. Maria tells him that David knows everything about their affair and Charlie orders her to keep David sweet, but unbeknownst to either of them, David goes crazy with jealousy and slashes Charlie’s tyres and smashes the windscreen on the van. What will Charlie do when he discovers the mess his van has been left in? Over at Danny’s flat, Frankie still feels awkward around him and they have slept in separate rooms again. Frankie goes to Deidre’s with the girls after work for a drink or two and it’s not long before the subject of Danny is brought up. She later goes back to the flat a bit tipsy, and decides to finally give in to Danny’s charms and they spend the night in his bedroom! And it's Norris and Rita's trip to Budapest today with Norris waking a reluctant Ken up at 5.30am, to remind him that he starts temping at the shop whilst they are on their travels. Rita tries to outdo Norris with her Hungarian phrases, and this riles him no end as Les drives them to the airport.