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Season 5

6 episodes · 6th January 2002

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 16th January 2002 Now the proud mother of Jessica, Jo finds herself on the Blues sub's bench thanks to new coach Gordon. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 213th January 2002 The first day of the court case comes to an end after Rick's shocking revelations about George's paternity. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 320th January 2002 Holly becomes exhausted trying to combine work with looking after Lee and the house, so they decide to hire a woman carer, but she is not all that she seems. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 427th January 2002 Holly is puzzled over carer Ruth's lack of contact with her son. To celebrate success of the under-thirteen football tournament, Lee takes Holly away for her birthday, much to Ruth's displeasure. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 53rd February 2002 Jim and Francine are struggling to come to terms with the factory going into receivership, but they put on a brave face at the women's professional football league function. Martin persuades Rita to go and represent the Blues in the hope that he might meet someone from Bradford City FC. His wish is answered when they meet Ron Milligan, Bradford Chairman, who promises them VIP tickets for a match. Martin is delighted to discover that his form teacher, Ben Harris, is a big fan of Bradford and decides to invite him to the match. Rita worries that Ben is Martin's only schoolfriend. After a chance encounter, Rita and Ben find themselves getting closer. Martin is devastated to find out that his father's girlfriend is having a baby. He then returns to find Rita and Ben kissing passionately. Later he and other youths vandalize the clubhouse, setting it on fire. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 610th February 2002 The clubhouse has burnt down and Jim's business has gone under. The team falls apart amid accusations and guilt, whilst Pauline tries to win over Matthew's priest as the wedding approaches.
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01 Marsha Thomason profile Marsha Thomasonas Sharon Pearce 02 Gaynor Faye profile Gaynor Fayeas Holly Quinn 03 Debra Stephenson profile Debra Stephensonas Diane Powell 04 Lorraine Ashbourne profile Lorraine Ashbourneas Geraldine Powell 05 Lesley Sharp profile Lesley Sharpas Theresa Mullen 06 Melanie Hill profile Melanie Hillas Rita Dolan 07 Nicholas Gleaves profile Nicholas Gleavesas Rick Powell 08 Ricky Tomlinson profile Ricky Tomlinson 09 Tim Dantay profile Tim Dantay 10 Saira Todd profile Saira Todd 11 James Nesbitt profile James Nesbitt 12 Kay Mellor profile Kay MellorCreator
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