The BEST episodes written by Stephen Russell

#1 - Episode 4

Garrow's Law - Tales from the Old Bailey - Season 1 - Episode 4

William Garrow continues to defend the victms of rough justice when he wins the case of a prostitute accused of murdering a client. Garrow and Southouse's association is still strained until a desperate Mary Hamer arrives in Southouse's office, begging for Garrow to defend her husband. Joseph Hamer has been languishing in Newgate Prison without charge for many months after being arrested on suspicion of sedition. Joseph's case is followed closely by the Secretary of State, Viscount Melville, and Sir Arthur Hill, who engineer charges of high treason against him. Lady Sarah admits to a devastated Garrow that they have no future together. After learning of her husband's role in the plot against Joseph Hamer, she intervenes and the trial takes a surprising turn.

#2 - Episode 4

Peaky Blinders - Season 1 - Episode 4

Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates, and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Meanwhile Thomas's brother John plans to marry a former prostitute, but Thomas suspects that she's still on the game.

#3 - Other Paddy

Shameless - Season 5 - Episode 2

Mimi is forced to confront her deepest insecurity after an ex-boyfriend makes a cruel comment about her weight, and Paddy's inability to back up her up forces a wedge between the loving couple. And Carl takes offence when Ian becomes romantically involved with his teacher, ruining his chance at wooing a promiscuous fellow pupil.

#4 - Brothers and Boyfriends

Shameless - Season 5 - Episode 7

When there is a gas leak at the Gallaghers along comes a sexy fireman named Sean. He gets the attention of Ian and Mandy but which one of them will win the race to get the Sean into bed? Also, Carl finds himself in a risky situation.

#5 - Episode 3

Garrow's Law - Tales from the Old Bailey - Season 1 - Episode 3

After more derision from Silvester, Garrow is spurred on to defend Edgar Cole, a man who is accused of raping a servant girl. Garrow controversially wins and the detestable Edgar Cole is acquitted, much to the disappointment of Lady Sarah. She confronts Garrow but Silvester interrupts and senses the intimacy between them. His insinuation offends Garrow and he challenges Silvester to a duel to defend Lady Sarah's honour. Garrow's next case sees him up against his old nemesis, the violent and unscrupulous thief-taker Edward Forrester. Forrester orders petty criminals Tom and Phebe to steal a box of lace from a shop owned by Katharine Stanton. Garrow seeks help from Southouse, but will his close friendship with Lady Sarah cost him his association with his dear mentor?

#6 - Fri 30 Jan, 2004

Coronation Street - Season 45 - Episode 22

Special double episode featuring episodes 5680 and 5681. Cilla accuses Norris of ogling her when he tries to collect a £25 outstanding paper bill from Les. Mike is going on a fortnight's holiday to Spain, leaving Nick in charge. Nick warns Janice that he'll fire her as soon as he gets the chance. Fiz's ring is incredibly tight. She tells Kirk that they can take it to the jewellers later. Tyrone tells Kirk that he saw him on TV, and that he's considering grassing him up. Nick plants an almost empty half-bottle of vodka in Janice's bag and sacks her for gross misconduct. Candice is pleased that Eileen is so enthusiastic about she and Jason being back together. Tyrone tells a horrified Fiz about Kirk stealing the ring. Jack persuades him not to go to the police to turn Kirk in. Kirk sees a policeman and jumps to the conclusion that Tyrone has turned him in. He goes on the run, leaving a distraught Fiz. Harry warns Nick that the girls will walk out if he sacks Janice and quietly suggests that Nick may have planted the bottle himself. Nick reinstates Janice. Eric Gartside arrives for his date with Shelley. He immediately reclaims £10 that Jack borrowed four years ago. Featuring Peter Kay as Eric Gartside.

#7 - Fri 12 Nov, 2004

Coronation Street - Season 45 - Episode 226

Maria can't find it in herself to tell Tyrone that he can't come on holiday with her and tells Candice all about it. Candice suggests that she go instead of Tyrone and Maria thinks about it but as the time of departure grows ever-nearer a decision must be made. Candice decides to take matters into her own hands and tells Tyrone that Maria doesn't want to go on holiday with him. Ty storms out, clearly upset. Maria tells Candice that she went too far and follows Ty and tells him that she actually does want to go on holiday with him. She doesn't seem very sure that she made the right decision though when Tyrone acts a little too enthusiastic! Shelley is planning to see Sunita to see how she's doing but Charlie objects since he's staying home tonight . . . at first Shelley agrees to stay and then she sees Charlie laughing with Ciaran and decides to go and later, as Shelley heads out the door, Charlie tells her that he really doesn't want her to go out. Seeing that Charlie feels so strong

#8 - Sun 14 Nov, 2004

Coronation Street - Season 45 - Episode 227

Shelley asks Charlie how he wants to spend his birthday, he tells her he's not fussed about birthdays and wants to forget the whole thing. But later, Jason reveals to Violet that Charlie's going to be having a night out with the lads . . . Emily and Norris can't take the noise of Les and Cilla's new bath any longer. They finally agree to complain to the council and Emily sends Norris next door to check out the old bath in the garden but Cilla and Les notice that Norris is next door and accuse him of looking at Cilla's underwear that hanging on the line! Norris denies any such wrong-doing but Cilla warns that if Norris complains to the council then she'll complain about him to the police! Later, Janice overhears Norris and Emily plotting their visit to the council and tells them that they can't do that because her name is still on the rent book. Janice goes to see Les and Cilla and rather than getting anything done, Janice just gets into a slanging match with Cilla. Karen refuses to

#9 - Fri 24 Dec, 2004 [Episode 1]

Coronation Street - Season 45 - Episode 260

Despite her family's objections, Tracy gets ready to go and spend Christmas at Peter's. As she's about to set off, she remembers she's left a bag in the house. Since Amy's already settled, Tracy locks her in the car and quickly nips inside to get her things . . . Meanwhile, after arguing with Steve, Karen walks out and when she sees Tracy abandon the car on the street, she can't help taking it for a spin . . . When Tracy comes outside moments later, the car and Amy have gone!

#10 - Mon 3 Jan, 2005 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 3

Ian continues to tell Sally how he doesn't love Justine and is in love with her. Sally leaves, but doesn't manage to tell Kevin. When she gets home and sees Rosie in full Goth get-up she freaks out and runs off sobbing. She can't now bring herself to talk to Kevin about Ian and Rosie won't forgive her. Jason, waiting for a response from Violet, tells her he loves her. However she reacts badly to a comment about Todd and slaps him and walks off. Candice and Maria continue to rib Audrey about staying with Fred. Sarah and Adam go on their skating date. Audrey sets things straight with Fred before they sit down for dinner. Vince winds Roy up when he drops off some sandwiches for the builders, and dupes Roy out of a pound by standing on it when Roy drops the change. Sean persuades Violet to take Jason up on his offer. Vince comes to the café for the pound and worries Roy. Kevin and Sally go out for dinner on Ian, but Sally is becoming increasingly upset. Fred seems lonely. Audrey is getting worried and agrees to sleep in Ashley's bed so she can stay with him for the evening. Violet agrees to move in with Jason as he brings her a key stuck on a violet cream sweet.

#11 - Wed 16 Feb, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 34

Much to Shelley's surprise, she gets her head bitten off by Charlie when she mentions his brother. He says he doesn't want to talk about it when in fact the truth is probably more like: he made the whole thing up! Fred has no luck in a game of cards with Norris, Emily and Audrey. They all gang up and fix it so that Fred can win a hand but fed up of loosing, Fred tries cheating instead much to the shock of the other players! To Tracy's delight, Steve gets the news that Karen wants a divorce! She tries to be sincere to Steve but when his back is turned sh can't help but show a little smile . . .

#12 - Mon 28 Feb, 2005 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 43

#13 - Fri 29 Apr, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 89

After Vera makes a scene in the bingo hall again, Sean quits his job as the bingo caller. Chesney prepares to go to Spain. Justine asks Sally to keep an eye on her husband at work.

#14 - Wed 11 May, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 98

Keith gets frustrated with David when his football keeps finding its way into the Harris' back garden - the ball gets popped! Meanwhile, Cilla gives Rocky his cards at the chippy then hires her old pal Yana to take over as assistant friar and Betty lets Shelley and Charlie know of her disapproval over his recent violent behavior. Also, when Sally is told that she can only get the job that Ian set her up with if she sleeps with the boss she storms out enraged! She decides that enough is enough and tells Kevin that Ian's been propositioning her - she said no of course! Kevin storms out to find Ian when Rosie emerges from the living room having heard the whole thing! She screams at her mum for lying to her dad. As Rosie tells Sally that she has to lie to Kevin to protect their marriage, at Davenport's, Kevin smacks Ian! Ian reacts by telling Kevin the whole truth - at first Kevin thinks he's lying but Ian soon brings Kevin round, after all, why would Ian lie? Kevin returns home. Sally a

#15 - Fri 13 May, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 99

It's a very sad day in the Platt household when David goes to feed Barney the rabbit only to find him stone cold . . . it turns out he passed away in the night. Later, David is surprised when it appears someone or something has stolen Barney's body. But the mystery is soon solved when Keith comes round from next door having mounted Barney's stuffed body on a board. Everyone seems to see the funny side except for David . . . Meanwhile, Candice announces that she's got a new job, Mel confesses that he broke one of Emily's figurines and Charlie tells Shelley that she can't do anything right when she tries to talk Dev out of going to the police . . . Also, Sally is confused when Kevin keeps giving her the cold shoulder. She decides to confront him about it. He tells her what Ian really told him the other night - Sally acts outraged but Kevin can see right through it and tells Sally that he believes Ian! When Rosie and Sophie hear their parents fighting downstairs they jump to their mum's

#16 - Sun 3 Jul, 2005

Coronation Street - Season 46 - Episode 133

Jamie suggests that he and Leanne move in together. Sean and Fiz take Schmeichel to the vet to see Tim.

#17 - Sun 15 Jan, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 11

Molly teaches Ken how to train Eccles. Ken's pleased with their progress until he takes the muzzle off and Eccles bites him on the ankle. Vera's suspicious of Jack when in confusion he starts to take his trousers off when they're modelling for an art class. Sunita names her babies Asha (the girl) and Aadi (the boy). Tyrone and Maria get through to the next round of Surprise the Bride. Maria's cross and calls it a tacky competition. Tyrone's hurt. Amber's put out when Dev refuses to take her with him to see the twins. Ed suggests to Eileen they should be friends telling her how attractive she is. Frankie and Jamie discuss their feelings for each other and realise they have a totally normal mother/son relationship. Anything else is in Carol's poisonous mind. Jamie's furious with Carol. Carol's blinded by jealousy for Frankie and accuses them of having an affair. Jamie's disgusted with her and throws her out. Carol begs him to come with her but he refuses. Dev hopes he and Sunita can start again. He's shocked when Sunita tells him she doesn't trust him - he might abandon their children like he abandoned his other. She bans him from having anything to do with their babies.

#18 - Mon 13 Feb, 2006 [Episode 1]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 32

Eileen's on cloud nine after her night with Ed but Ed seems distant and distracted. Charlie plays with Amy. Tracy's delighted to see them getting on. Amber watches Dev talking to Deirdre and detects a closeness. She accuses Dev of sleeping with all his customers. Tyrone's all loved up after his kiss with Molly. He's not even bothered when Kevin tells him the van is a write-off. Steve's angry when he finds out Tracy and Amy have moved in with Charlie. He tries to have a go at Charlie but Ronnie pulls him back. Dev's upset when his solicitor tells him he can only have a two hour supervised visit with his children. Tracy swans off to the dentist leaving Charlie to look after Amy. Charlie's fuming. Shareen calls in the shop looking for Dev. Amber wonders who she is. Clifford calls to see Roy. He's brought some pictures of his model railway and a tiny model passenger he's painted to look like Hayley. Ed meets Eileen for a drink. She's mystified when he says he really enjoyed last night but there's something he has to do. He leaves her waiting in the pub. Ed pays Emily a visit. He summons all his courage and explains how he sought her out as he needs to clear his conscience. Ed tells a shocked Emily that he was the robber who killed Ernest in 1978.

#19 - Mon 27 Feb, 2006 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 43

Danny asks Kelly for a reference for Becky but Kelly's evasive pretending she hardly knows her. Jamie, Frankie and Penny finally get through to the Spanish police and find out that Mike's lost his mobile but he's fine. Tracy books a holiday and manipulates Ken and Deirdre into saying they'll have Amy. She then manipulates Charlie into agreeing to come with her despite his work load. Hayley asks Roy to collect a parcel from the post office. She's upset when he forgets because he and Clifford have been discussing signal boxes. Janice continues to bully Sally. She deliberately pours tea all over Sally's work. Sally can't take any more and slaps Janice. A fight ensues. Danny's relieved to learn that Mike's okay. Tearful Sally tries to resign but Danny promises to sort things out for her. Penny's still worried about Mike - she thinks it's odd that he hasn't phoned. Danny calls Janice into the office and sacks her. Janice is livid and demands the girls go on strike in support. She's shocked when they refuse saying she had it coming to her.

#20 - Fri 24 Mar, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 60

Sarah and Jason continue to row. Leanne's fed up at being left to look after Mike again. Mike mistakes Leanne for Maggie Redman. He offers to take her shopping for clothes. Leanne takes advantage and accepts. Shelley cocks up the rota and finds herself completely over-staffed. Fred's not impressed and tells Bev she's in charge of the rota in future. Shelley's put out. Ken and Deirdre are concerned when Tracy announces that Amy's moving in with her and Charlie. Vernon arrives back from his cruise and tells Liz his landlord has chucked him out and he's nowhere to stay. She asks him to move in with her and Steve. Charlie tells Jason about Tracy's abortion. Danny's furious with Leanne when he sees all her new clothes and realises she's taken advantage of Mike's illness. He resolves to cancel Mike's credit cards and tells Leanne another stunt like that and she's out. Leanne's contrite. Tracy gives Charlie an ultimatum. Either he lets Amy move in with them or she's leaving. Feeling guilty at forcing her to have an abortion, Charlie agrees. Tracy's delighted - her plan has worked.

#21 - Sun 7 May, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 91

Frankie tells Jamie that Nathan is moving in and he is more than happy. Norris makes it clear to Archie he doesn't approve of him taking Rita out. Becky is becoming overly friendly with Lloyd. Its beginning to make him uncomfortable. Rita and Audrey are jealous of each others friendship with Archie. Vera ropes Jack into helping her in the Café, and everyone notices a funny smell. Danny is devastated to see Nathan moving in with Frankie. When Nathan moves in Frankie is not sure if they have made the right choice. Norris slips on a pile of rubbish in the middle of the café left there by Jack he falls and hits his head. Kevin rings an ambulance. Keith goes to tell Rita who is having a drink with Audrey that Norris has been in an accident. Norris regains consciousness before going to the hospital and begs Rita to go with him.

#22 - Wed 31 May, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 108

Having spent the night apart, Steve and Ronnie fail to reconcile their differences when they once again clash. This latest spat ends with the warring couple deciding to call an end to their tempestuous relationship. Feeling they may have been too hasty, Steve repeatedly attempts in vain to contact Ronnie, who is ignoring his calls. The frustrated minicab boss seeks solace in the Rovers, where he bemoans his plight to a sympathetic Kelly. Finding comfort in each other’s current domestic doom, Kelly and Steve head back to his flat to continue pouring over the ruins of their relationships. The booze flows as the pair begin to flirt with one another. Are Steve and Kelly about to give in to temptation? Meanwhile, Eileen talks to Ronnie and persuades her to give Steve another chance. Later on, whilst driving her cab, Ronnie is distracted while using her mobile phone to leave Steve a message. Her attention is so focused on the phone call she fails to avoid an object in the road and a heavy collision follows. What has Ronnie run into and how will she react to the accident? Elsewhere, having still not been paid for his work to Keith’s roof, Charlie makes plans to talk to Keith’s landlord in order to settle the debt. The bully boy builder returns later and smugly informs girlfriend Tracy that his meeting went well and he has sealed a new business deal, but he is going to keep the exact details of the contract a secret. Tracy’s intrigued, just what has mischievous Charlie been up to this time? Meanwhile, Frankie and Danny’s divorce is finalised when they both receive their Decree Absolutes. Leanne is pleased that Danny is finally free from his now ex-wife, whilst Frankie is in a more reflective mood and decides to head to her villa in Spain alone, leaving Nathan behind.

#23 - Wed 30 Aug, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 169

When Fiz wakes up to see Monica on the pillow next to her she knows it’s time to have a heart to heart with Kirk. She starts to explain that she was hoping for some time alone but Tyrone soon interrupts and Fiz is left frustrated again. Later as the foursome make their way back to the street Fiz forces a smile. But when Vera asks her if she enjoyed her holiday, Fiz blows up leaving Kirk dumbstruck. Could this be the end of Fiz and Kirk? Back on the street it’s the morning after the night before and Maria’s feeling guilty about Tracy. She tells Charlie she’s not cut out to be the other woman but he says she’s the one she loves. It’s what Maria wants to hear and she’s quick to believe him. Meanwhile, back at the yard, Charlie needs Jason to cover for him with Tracy by saying he stayed in the office. It looks like Charlie’s going to have his work cut out to keep the two women in his life happy. Michelle’s had enough of Vernon’s sleazy ways and this time when he tries it on with her she decides to have some fun and tells him to go and get ready then meet her in the living room where she’ll be waiting. Vernon thinks it’s his lucky night but there’s a surprise in store for the randy drummer. And Steve has a panic when he goes to pick Michelle’s son Ryan up from school and he’s not there. But the search party is called off when he turns up with Uncle Liam – Michelle’s older brother.

#24 - Fri 1 Sep, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 170

When Liz quizzes Vernon about why Michelle’s left the band, he’s quick to help her come to the conclusion that Michelle tried it on with him. Liz is furious and instantly sacks Michelle but when the Rovers staff stick up for Michelle and then Eileen confirms her worst fears, Liz starts to question her decision. Will Vernon be able to talk his way out of this one? Meanwhile, as Fiz leaves for work she finds Kirk on her doorstep with a bunch of flowers pleading for forgiveness. Fiz is adamant that their relationship is over but Kirk isn’t prepared to give up as he plans his next grand romantic gesture. Will it be enough to win Fiz over? Liam likes what he sees when he spots Frankie playing darts in the pub. She’s quite taken too and when Violet challenges her to either hit the dartboard or go and chat him up she’s quiet pleased to accept her forfeit. Will Liam indulge in a bit of game playing himself? Elsewhere, Steve attempts to ask Michelle out on a date and Vera’s chuffed when Jack remembers her birthday – with a little help from Tyrone!

#25 - Sun 8 Oct, 2006

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 196

Fred is still in turmoil after Audrey’s confession and his mind is not on plans for the joint stag and hen do later tonight. Bev meanwhile can’t wait and has all the Rovers staff working their socks off getting the place ready. Gail is worried about Audrey’s behaviour but whilst Audrey confesses she has had a row with Fred she keeps the details to herself. Later, as the party is about to start, Fred almost confesses to Bev but they are interrupted and he has to unburden himself on a disbelieving Ashley. Sally is delighted that Rosie and Craig have decided to join them in Paris and Rita is actually quite relieved that she won’t be having a house guest. Meanwhile the youngsters continue to plan their great escape. Ashley is trying his hardest with Claire but the extra effort is making her tetchy. Fred advises Ashley to concentrate more on being a husband than a psychiatrist. His advice works wonders and Claire even decides she feels up to going to the party. Norris is driving Rita mad as he prepares for the trip to Budapest but his efforts to learn Hungarian are at least keeping everyone amused.

#26 - Fri 20 Oct, 2006 [Episode 1]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 205

It’s the day of Fred’s funeral and Ashley and Bev are winding each other up. Liz and Claire try to keep the peace but it’s clear everyone’s on tenterhooks, and as the funeral cortege arrives Bev is shooting daggers at Audrey. It’s clear things are going to get nasty, and when Bev decides to make a speech the proceedings turn emotional. Meanwhile, Danny’s getting to Jamie as he urges him to patch things up with Violet and leave him and Frankie to it. When he then sees Danny slip an arm round Frankie in the church it’s too much to bear and Jamie storms out. It has the desired effect and Frankie follows him demanding to know why he’s in such a state. Jamie’s forced to spell it out - he’s in love with Frankie and he moves in for a kiss. How will she respond? Elsewhere, Kirk’s in the good books when he presents Fiz with her scooter and Molly celebrates her birthday.

#27 - Fri 20 Oct, 2006 [Episode 2]

Coronation Street - Season 47 - Episode 206

Frankie has ended the kiss and runs away from Jamie. He follows her back to the street insisting that she feels the same way about him as he does her. But Frankie isn’t prepared to listen and with her head in a mess she makes her way to Danny’s flat where she tells him she wants to give their relationship another go. Danny can’t believe his luck, although he’s a little surprised when she then moves into the spare room. Frankie knows she needs to make this work if she’s to stop thoughts of Jamie. But as the pair cosy up on the sofa Jamie arrives at the flat determined to plead his case. The funeral is now over but as the party make their way back to the pub there’s a strange and unpleasant atmosphere. Bev and Ashley are now ignoring one another but Rita tries to cheer up proceedings by starting a sing song. The atmosphere lightens but when Audrey enters keen to say her piece there’s a deadly silence. As she declares how much she loved Fred how will Bev react? Maria pays Charlie a surprise visit but when he tells her he can’t see her now as he’s meeting Tracy Maria’s back is up again. It’s clear the novelty of playing mistress is starting to wear thin. And Fiz gets her first scooter lesson.