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Coming up this week on Classic Coronation Street (July 13-17)

A full guide to what's to come from this week's episodes of Classic Coronation Street on ITV3, first shown in February and March 1996.

This week on ITV3's Classic Coronation Street, the episodes come from February and March 1996, with the breakdown of Liz and Jim's marriage centre stage.

Elsewhere, Mike steps up his plans to return to the rag trade, Fiona reopens the salon and Ken gets close with Deirdre.

Read on to find out more about what's to come this week on Classic Corrie!



Classic Coronation Street episode 3,980 - Jim thumps Liz© ITV

Monday, July 13

2.50pm, Episode 3,979
Tricia vows to get revenge on Jack when he overlooks her for the cleaner's job. Gail dissuades Alma from telling Mike about what happened with Stephen.
First shown: Monday, February 26, 1996

3.20pm, Episode 3,980
Jim and Liz attend an army reunion event where they meet Johnny, leading to her confession that she had a brief affair with him. A heavily drunk Jim calls her a whore, punches her and leaves her on the roadside.
First shown: Wednesday, February 28, 1996



Classic Coronation Street episode 3,981 - Jack and Vera are stunned by Roy© ITV

Tuesday, July 14

2.50pm, Episode 3,981
Horrified with their dad, Andy and Steve go searching for Liz. Jack and Vera discover Roy camping in the Rovers basement hunting for ghosts.
First shown: Friday, March 1, 1996

3.20pm, Episode 3,982
Liz reveals to the street that she was hit by Jim. Fiona announces she's moving into the salon flat, while Mike looks at factory space.
First shown: Monday, March 4, 1996



Classic Coronation Street episode 3,983 - Joyce's identity is revealed© ITV

Wednesday, July 15

2.50pm, Episode 3,983
Liz reports Jim to the police and tells him she wants a divorce. Mike wants to take out a mortgage on the flat but Alma says no.
First shown: Wednesday, March 6, 1996

3.20pm, Episode 3,984
Joyce's true identity is revealed, leaving the Duckworths shocked. Vicky attempts to play peacemaker between Liz and Jim.
First shown: Friday, March 8, 1996



Classic Coronation Street episode 3,986 - Liz slaps Andy© ITV

Thursday, July 16

2.50pm, Episode 3,985
Liz throws out all of Jim's clothes and starts to bond with Fiona. Deirdre and Ken reminisce about old times.
First shown: Monday, March 11, 1996

3.20pm, Episode 3,986
Liz slaps Andy. Emily is offended when Mike suggests that she is too old to work for him at the new factory.
First shown: Wednesday, March 13, 1996



Classic Coronation Street episode 3,988 - Liz has Jim arrested© ITV

Friday, July 17

2.50pm, Episode 3,987
Mike promises Deirdre the office manager's job but then gives it to Josie after reading her CV. Fred attempts to woo Rita with some steak.
First shown: Friday, March 15, 1996

3.20pm, Episode 3,988
Jim returns from Ireland to find that Liz has changed the locks, leaving him furious - and she calls the police. Raquel tells Curly that she wants children.
First shown: Monday, March 18, 1996

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