Suspenseful crime drama. Alison's risky tactics identify the gang's target, but her deception and the gang's escalating violence threaten to unravel her relationship with Liam

Suspenseful crime drama. Alison joins Liam on a luxury trip where she scrabbles for clues about his plans while torn between her growing feelings for him and the police's doubts

Stan is having difficulty supporting the whole family on his meagre earnings. Comedy, starring Reg Varney

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Criminals hold Simon, Oliver, Mrs Sadler and Banks at gunpoint, forcing some interesting characteristics to come to light

Blakey organises an exhibition as the bus company celebrates its half-centenary. Stan reminisces, and on falling asleep finds himself at the wheel of a bus from the turn of the 20th century. Comedy. starring Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis

Viv faces a tense standoff with the police as Freddie grabs the twins' pram, she attempts to get help from Ross, but he finds the planted cash, resulting in her being taken to the police station. Nicola gets frustrated with the slow progress of selling Rodney's book.

Liam faces up to his night with Carla, while Maria tells him she wants to register the baby's death and Gail has a run-in with Tina's mum when she turns up at the Platts'.

Rosie catches Liam sharing a kiss with Carla and films them on her mobile phone. Maria has a change of heart about her separation and Julie drives Fiz to breaking point.

A student production of The Merchant of Venice is halted when the actor playing Shylock is murdered during the performance. Lewis and Hathaway are struck by the lack of grief among the cast and crew - especially the ambitious director, who wastes no time recasting the role. The detectives discover the victim had an expensive lifestyle and not only owed money to his fellow students, but was also suspected of stealing from them. However, the investigation has barely got under way before the killer strikes again. Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox star

Tongues start wagging when Greengrass goes into business with a stranger from America, while Kate has her work cut out looking after a flu-stricken Nick. Rural drama, starring Bill Maynard and Nick Berry

Things may be about to change for Nick when a new inspector arrives and Kate receives a job offer. Elsewhere, Greengrass struggles with his finances. Rural drama, starring Nick Berry and Bill Maynard

While investigating the shooting of a council clerk, Barnaby and Jones discover he was an expert blackmailer. A phone number on the dead man's blotter sends the duo to the seaside in search of his latest targets - whose boat trip could conceal a motive for the killing. Meanwhile, Joyce is convinced a local farmer knows more than he is telling. Julia McKenzie and Grant Masters guest star, with John Nettles and Jason Hughes

Jo wakes up bruised and Andy blames it on her drunken state the night before. Viv tells Bob she kissed Freddie, and Terry regrets letting the factory move its operations.

Nicola claims full credit for Rodney's book when she receives a call from a publisher. Bob opens up to Diane, and Terry decides he can't cope with the factory workers any more.

Liam begins to yield under Maria's persuasive charms and reconsiders their relationship. David is surprised when Gail visits with Ted in tow and Carla buys Rosie's silence.

Sally plans the decor for her new home while Claire has second thoughts about the deal. Harry is visited by his ex-wife Clarissa and Michelle returns from Ireland.

When mauled sheep carcasses are found, Nick and Kate suspect there may be a beast on the moors. Rural police drama, starring Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack