Monday March 22
Michelle’s torn but still raw from her break-up with Steve, she refuses to let her guard down with a man again. Telling Peter that neither of them are over their last partners yet, she reveals she’s still leaving. It’s an emotional goodbye for Michelle but as she bids farewell to Maria (Samia Smith) and Ryan (Ben Thompson) will she have second thoughts? Elsewhere, Peter’s taken her decision hard and admits to Ken (William Roache) that he’s struggling to stay off the booze. When he then finds a bottle of Blanche’s sherry at the flat he breaks down. Will Peter fall off the wagon?

Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) brings home the cardboard cut out of Eddie (Steve Huison) to an angry Roy (David Neilson) and a devastated Anna (Debbie Rush). Humiliated Anna confronts Eddie about his latest scam. As they apologise to the Croppers, Anna worries that she may lose her job. Hayley however knows it wasn’t her doing and reassures Anna she still has her job. Feeling guilty Eddie then hands the holiday over but while Roy thinks going to Paris would be dishonest, Hayley really wants to go.

David (Jack P Shepherd) discusses ‘the job’ with Gary (Mikey North). Len (Conor Ryan) becomes suspicious of the two but Gary assures him that David may be useful and seems to have a plan. Meanwhile, feeling vengeful, David steals Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) new bottle of pills.

Kevin (Michael LeVell) starts to wonder if there may be something between Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Molly (Vicky Binns) who are training more and more together.

And Julie (Katy Cavanagh) offers to becomes Sean’s (Antony Cotton) life coach when he complains that he’s bored with his life and lack of love.

This episode is written by Carmel Morgan and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Dominic LeClerc.

Originally aired, June 1 2009


Tuesday March 23
As Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and Gail (Helen Worth) leave for Italy, David (Jack P Shepherd) watches his Gran hand over her keys to Natasha (Rachel Leskovac). Slipping them out of the salon he tells Gary ‘the job’ will happen tomorrow before heading to Audrey’s and hiding any evidence that it’s her house. Sneaking the keys back into the salon, David feels satisfied that his plan is coming together. Joe (Reece Dinsdale) meanwhile is in immense pain with his back and after spending the day looking for his ‘lost’ painkillers he’s desperate. As Joe tears the living room and kitchen apart looking for his pills David watches on.

As Peter (Chris Gascoyne) clears up the smashed sherry bottle, he cuts his hand and knowing it looks bad he’s forced to stop Ken (William Roache) from entering the flat. Peter’s hit rock bottom again but Blanche (Maggie Jones) catches him as he’s about to buy a drink in the Rovers. Telling her about the sherry they go back to Ken’s house where Peter admits he’s struggling to stay off the alcohol. Will the Barlows give him the support he needs?

Kevin’s (Michael LeVell) suspicions about Molly (Vicky Binns) and Jason (Ryan Thomas) grow, especially when Jason suggests that he’d like to settle down and would happily swap positions with Tyrone (Alan Halsall) any day.

Poppy (Sophiya Haque) becomes increasingly irritated with Betty (Betty Driver) and her lazy attitude to work.

And Julie (Katy Cavanagh) tries to sort Sean out - she wants to get him fit and healthy.

This episode is written by David Lane and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Dominic LeClerc.

Originally aired, June 3 2009

Wednesday March 24
David (Jack P Shepherd) has miraculously found Joe’s (Reece Dinsdale) painkillers and with the pills in his hand Joe repairs the kitchen calm restored. Meanwhile after taking Gary (Mikey North) on a recce outside Audrey’s, he gets Graeme (Craig Gazey) involved in his plan, giving him a mobile phone to call the police once Gary is in the house. Back on the street David watches Gary head off to Audrey’s and then serves dinner for Joe, which will act as his alibi. Next David calls Gary to say he can’t make it as he has to take Joe to casualty. Gary is angry but enters the house alone. Graeme is about to call the police when Ted (Michael Byrne) arrives at Audrey’s. Gary hears him and grabs the poker from the fireplace.

Elsewhere Blanche (Maggie Jones) is suspicious of Peter’s (Chris Gascoyne) performance last night but Ken (William Roache) wants to support him. Telling Peter he needs professional help to beat his addiction, Ken gives him information on an organisation. Peter arrives at the meeting but surrounded by addicts Peter freaks out. In denial he walks out of the group. Will Peter return to the bottle?

At the Rovers the atmosphere is strained as Poppy (Sophiya Haque) and Betty’s (Betty Driver) relationship grows increasingly frosty and Steve (Simon Gregson) upsets Sean (Antony Cotton) by asking Becky (Katherine Kelly) to pose for the charity photo for the Gazette. As Steve tries to sort out Sean, Poppy decides to do a new rota, completely missing out Betty. Steve’s confused as Betty accuses him of getting Poppy to sack her.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Dominic LeClerc.

Originally aired, June 5 2009

Thursday March 25
As Graeme (Craig Gazey) informs David (Jack P Shepherd) that Ted (Michael Byrne) is in the house he starts to panic about his plan going wrong. Gary (Mikey North) meanwhile is desperate to get out of Audrey’s and as Ted comes upstairs he makes a run for it. Ted recognises him and makes a grab for Gary but pushing past him he gets away. In shock Ted calls David to tell him about the burglary. As they wait for the police to arrive David worries about Ted but is satisfied Gary will finally be caught. It looks like he’s got his revenge as the police arrive at the Windasses. But as Ted cries out in pain and collapses, at what expense? David is terrified as Ted suffers a heart attack.

Ken (William Roache), Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) and Blanche (Maggie Jones) are disappointed that Peter (Chris Gascoyne) hasn’t given the meeting a chance. Peter himself is in a foul mood and back at the flat he bawls at Simon (Alex Bain) for little reason. Mortified at taking his frustration out on his soon Peter leaves Simon with the Barlows and returns to the meeting. Peter feels awkward as he’s asked to talk to the group. Will he admit to his addiction?

As Steve (Simon Gregson) tries to restore calm at the Rovers he’s in a no win situation. Betty (Betty Driver) is angry at being sacked by Poppy (Sophiya Haque) and despite Steve reversing the decision won‘t promise she‘s coming back. Poppy meanwhile is annoyed that Steve isn’t standing by her decisions as manager.

Elsewhere Bill (Peter Armitage) goes to a singles night in a hotel bar and pretends he was in the army to impress a woman. There he bumps into Pam (Kate Anthony) who is pretending to be a concert pianist and they agree to share a taxi home. It’s a successful night as they pair off with Vanessa and Gilbert and arrange to a double date.

This episode is written by Chris Fewtrell and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Dominic LeClerc.

Originally aired, June 5 2009

Friday March 26
David (Jack Shepherd) keeps vigil by Ted’s (Michael Byrne) bedside, but only just manages to keep the smirk from his face as Joe (Reece Dinsdale) discusses Gary’s (Mikey North) potential sentence. By the time Gary arrives home, he has already sorted out his alibi, telling Anna (Debbie Rush) that he was drinking with Len (Conor Ryan) all night. Anna starts to relax a bit until she bumps into Joe who tells Anna and Eddie (Steve Huison) in no uncertain terms that he blames Gary for putting a defenceless elderly man in hospital. Unbeknown to Gary, Ted recognised him and has already pointed the police in his direction, much to David’s delight. David can hardly contain his excitement when the police turn up at the Windass’s to arrest Gary, but Graeme (Craig Gazey) is worried that Gary might drag them both down with him.

Steve (Simon Gregson) manages to persuade Betty (Betty Driver) to come back to the Rovers, but the bickering behind the bar continues as Poppy (Sophiya Haque) tries to assert her authority as Manageress.

After attending his AA meeting, Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) are relieved when Peter (Chris Gascoyne) finally admits that he has a problem with alcohol, and is ready to make changes. Will he really go through with it?

Pam and Bill make an agreement to go out with the dates they both met at the singles night providing they go together. Will there be any sparks?

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Kay Patrick.

Originally aired, June 8 2009