Happy new year to you all. It was an hour long episode tonight.

Janice asks Les for a divorce, he begs her not to promising to change his ways.

Fred won't interfere in the way Eve runs the pub.

A voluptuous Anita turns up at the Rovers flirts outrageously with ken in front of his Family. Blanche is amused at first. Deidre is to busy watching Dev to take much notice.

Les takes over from Vik in the cab, he has nothing better to do .Leanne hasn't turned up.

Vik takes Bobbi to a party leaving Sunita alone. Duggie siddles up to her ask her to keep him company.

Janice is in the Rovers with Denis, Eileen notices she has go the bag Denis bought her.Deperts with the line"That not only has she got her cast off men but her cast of presents" Janice then starts arguing with Denis, he tries to explain but she won't listen. Denis storms off to the Taxi rank to sort it out (oops line from another soap LOL).

Vik has left a bottle of scotch in his car. Les pulls over and starts drinking it.

Deidre walks over to wish Dev and Geena a happy new year, Dev rewards her with a peck on the cheek and insists that he has to tell Geena something urgently. He takes into the back and asks her to marry him again as he can't wait a minute longer.He will take her to the Caribbean to get wed.

Steve over the Radio tells Les he is fired. Les insists he doesn't matter where he is going, he doesn't want Janice to blame herself then smashes the radio. Denis goes to look for him on his bike.

Janice is getting sozzled with Sam and Toyah.

Ashley and Charley are sharing stories of the worse things they have done whilst drunk. Maxine claims she can't remember but shoots daggers at Matt.

Janice goes to look for denis in the Rovers.

Denis finds Les locked in the cab which is full of carbon monoxide. Denis jumps in the cab and rushes him to hospital. Swerves to miss a car, the cab skids off the road and somersaults down the hill. Les' head is pressed against the windscreen.

The revellers in the Rovers are enjoying a chorus of ol' lang syne.

Matt wants to see Maxine outside for 10 mins.

Steve pulls up at the police cordon, looks down to see it is Les' cab. Steve sees them putting a body in the Ambulance. The police won't tell him anything advise him to go to hospital.Steve radios through to Eileen thinks she should go and tell Janice.

Eileen is warned by Eve no more trouble. Janice gives Eileen a mouthful finally shuts up when Eileen passes on the news about the accident. Sam takes them to hospital.

Matt can't stand Maxine carrying his child,it isn't fair and he wants to play a part in it's life. Maxine accuses him of being obsessed and it might not be his child.

They(Ahs,max ,Matt and Charley) call at Curly's to let new year in. All are discussing how wonderful Babies are except for Charley. Matt starts making digs. Ashley to diffuse the situation takes him back to the Rovers. Maxine is convinced Matt is going to tell AShley.

Janice is at the hospital waits ages to be told anything. The doctor finally arrives and informs her Les has a broken arm and is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The Driver, a Mr Stringer hasn't been as lucky. Janice breaks down.

Maxine bumps into Audrey as she is going into the Rovers tells her of her fears. Ashley has declared that he thinks of Matt as a brother, so Matt still hasn't said anything. Maxine takes Ashley home, Audrey threatens Matt that if he open's his mouth she will report him to the Medical council.

Denis is on a life support machine

Janette McMylor

Written by: Julie Gearey Directed by: David Kester)

Tonight's episode starts in Weatherfield General with Dennis getting seen to by the nurse and Janice asking the doctor if Dennis is any better, the doctor tells her that the best they can hope for is to keep him stable and then Janice asks her what she will do next and the doctor tells her that she can only wait to see what happens. Toyah then enters and asks how he is and if the doctor told her anything and janice says nothing. Janice can then not understand why Dennis and Les were in the same car. Toyah then tells her she can not believe that "He would do a thing like that" and Janice asks what? Toyah then tells her that Les tried to kill himself and Janice can not get over this.

In the Kabbin, They are all talking about the car crash when the word spreads back to the street, Norris thinks it is terrible and tells Steve that is why he is reluctant to get back behind the wheel. Sam then enters and he has just returned from the hospital Eileen asks him if there is any news and he tells her that Les has a broken arm and Todd says "I thought you said he had died" and Steve is surprised that Les has walked away. Sam then goes on and says it is not Les there worried about it is Dennis. Over at the other side of the Kabbin, Geena and Dev are discussing there winter holiday, Norris then asks them if it is a winter break and Geena says sort of. Sam then tells them that Dennis took most of the crash and he is in a bad way, Eileen asks him how bad and he says critical. She then tells the boys to get some breakfast as she goes down to the hospital Sam says he does not think it is a good idea at the moment and leave it till latter.

At the Rovers, Shelly comes in and says some 1 over did it, Eve says she wonders what the news is from the hospital and she says she may ring, but Douggie says they wont tell her anything as she is not a relative and Shelly says "Poor Les" and Fred tells them that from what Steve said it was not good. Eve tells them there is no point in moping and goes to get on with her work and Fred could start moving stuff in and Douggie says "He had better get over to Victoria Street and make sure the flat is clean", Fred said "steady on Douglas".

Back at Weatherfield General, the nurse tells Les that he is very fortunate as most people with "Carbon Monoxide Poisoningdo not get a second chance", Les says he knows and then the nurse tells him that she will get the doctor to see him then he may go home. Janice then comes in and Les is pleased and Janice tells him that he was lucky, he then asks about Dennis and Janice tells him that she wants to know what went on before they start talking about Dennis. Les then tells her he can't but Janice tells him he is not going any till he tells her what exactly went on.

Back on the street, Tyrone is sitting on the Underworld steps and Vera asks him if he is all right, Tyrone tells her he was think about Dennis and he can not believe it and Vera tells him she has just heard in the Kabbin, she says what a way to start new year she tells him it puts things in perspective and Tyrone asks like what and she says Terry and tells him that she thought about going to see the policeman's wife and Tyrone tells her it is not a good idea, but Vera says that is the only hope she has.

At the other side of the street, Matt bumps maxine and she tells him that she does not want to hear it and he says he does not expect it, he tells her that he just wanted to say sorry and Maxine tells him that he thought he was going to tell ashley and he said no he was not.

At Number 7, Emma is telling Curly that Ben is lovely and he tells her he knows, she then asks Curly if he thinks there is something wrong as he would not stop crying, they come to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong and he just likes telling and Emma asks him if he thinks they should tidy up. Curly says they should all go to bed when Norris brings Emily to see the baby and Emily tells them they must be very proud and Norris then walks the baby.

Back at Weatherfield General, Janice asks Les what he was thinking and he tells her that he was not thinking, the engine just came on, Janice then asks him what Dennis was doing in the car, Les tells her that he must of been talking him to hospital when the car crashed into them and he said Dennis saved his life and he knew he was. Janice then asks him why he would want to kill himself but he did not know why as he never meant to do it and it was when Leanne did not arrive and he was told about the divorce he did not know what there was to live for.

In another part of town, Vera went to see the policemen's wife that had stitched up Terry, she posed as doing a shopping survey but when she knew she was in she asked the lady about Terry. She said to Vera that she did not know any Terry Duckworth and then Vera barged in.

Back at Weatherfield General, Janice tells Dennis that she can talk to him and he might hear her, she then tries to ask Dennis what they are doing here and tells him that it is New Year and they should be at home watching a film and eating chocolates and tells him also that this is that where he walks up and tells her he loves her. Janice then asks Dennis if he can hear her but Dennis does not move and she tells him about all the times when she kept asking him if it was worth it and how she could not bring herself to leave home and tell Eileen and Les and he told her that "Anything that is worth anything in life is not easy", and she tells him that he can not give up on her now as Les watches from the door.

INTERVAL

Back at the mystery house, Vera tells the policeman's wife that she has got to help Terry and she owes it to him, she then tells Vera that she has never met Terry Duckworth and she does not know who he is. Vera then says that "that is not what he says" she then tells her that she does not care about what she does behind her husbands back all she cares about is her son who is in prison for a crime he did not comite. As Vera gets up to leave she asks her if she has children of her own and Vera tells her that she hopes some day she does then she may understand, she then asks Vera to leave and as she does she gives her a funny look, the policeman's wife asks "What the hell does she think she is playing at who the hell does she think she is". Vera then says she hopes she can sleep at night.

Back on the street, The boys she Eileen coming and she says hi and she is away to do a few hours work, Todd then asks if she thinks that is a good idea and she says yes, as she goes towards Streetcars Todd tells Jason that she is broken hearted about Dennis and Jason asks why and Todd tells him that she still cares about him.

Over at the corner of Victoria Street, Douggie is moving into his flat as Peter goes over to have a quick word about Shelly and the Rugby Club, Douggie can see that Peter is worried and tells him that nothing will happen he will still be able to see her on a regular basis.

At the other side of the street, Eileen walks towards the bus stop.

Back at Weatherfield General, Toyah tells Sam that she can not believe this at all and Sam tells her not to worry as she breaks down into his arms. Les then came through and Toyah asked him what the Circuitries said Les says "Nothing we just talked and he has recommended I see a councilor" but then he tells her there more bother than they are worth, but Toyah shouts at him he will go and get canceling and he agrees. He then tells them that he should be here for Janice when Sam says they can go Home.

Back at Number 7, Maxine has gone round to see baby Ben and comments on Emma looking tired she says she is and Maxine then asks how ben is, as they walk back into the room Curly tells them to be quiet as Ben is going to sleep. Emma is amazed and congratulates Norris on his way with him and Norris tells them there is got to be a bond as he helped to bring him into the world. Emma also tells Maxine that she would recommend Norris and he is pleased and then Maxine tells him no thanks she will be fine and this changes his face.

Back at Weatherfield General, Eileen turns up and bumps into Toyah and she asks how Les is and Toyah tells her fine but hungry. Toyah then asks Eileen if she has been to see Dennis yet and Eileen asks her where Dennis is. Toyah tells her he is still in Intensive Care and Eileen says she will go later.

Back in the Rovers, Fred is bringing some cases with his and Eves stuff in them, as he gets to behind the bar he asks what she has in the cases as they are heavy and Eve says just a few bits and pieces. Emily asks her if she is settled in yet and Eve tells her that it all ready feels like home and Emily says that is good. Over at the other side of the bar, Dev comes in with Geena's itinerary for their holiday and she is surprised when they do all the flowers and everything, Shelly then asks where they are off to and Geena says Tobago and Shelly tells them no wonder they are whispering.

Back at Weatherfield General, Janice has fallen a sleep but is woke up when Dennis wriggles his arm, she looks up and tells Dennis thank god and then he tells janice that he does not want to go and she tells him he wont be going anywhere and then he tells how much he loves her, she then goes to get the nurse and tells her he is awake but while she is away he starts to arrest and they ask for a doctor and the resusation trolley and Janice can not understand what is happing when the nurse says "stand back from the bed". Eileen then looks in. At the other side of the hospital, Les is being discharged and the nurse hands him the pain killers for his arm which Toyah says ge will take and she reminds him about his Out Patients appointment and Toyah says he will come.

Back in the Rovers, At a table, Tyrone asks Vera how it went with the policeman's wife and she tells him that he was right it was a waste of time. Back behind the Bar, Shelly tells Eve that she has got another Job at the Rugby Club and Eve asks it is not because she came Landlady is it and Shelly says no and Eve tells her she will miss her but she is glad.

Back in Intensive Care, They are doing their best to revive Dennis but when he goes Astostolic they decide to stop and he is dead, Janice then creams and busts into tears and tells them they must do something and the doctor tells her how sorry she is and that is how it finished.

Gareth Chess

Early morning on Coronation street and the postman hands Kevin, who has just opened the garage, his mail. He strolls inside, very slowly, and his eye lights on one of Dennis' shirts...

Eileen is at home, alone in her grief for the man she loved.

Janice is sitting in her flat, in the depths of despair, while Toyah sleeps on the couch. It's 8h40. Toyah wakens and offers her Mum a drink or something to eat, which she refuses. Janice thinks out loud - she has so much to sort out; this is the first time someone close to her has died; she and Dennis were going to do so much together; they had planned to get a place of their own; Dennis was going to take her to America on holiday; she had even planned a baby, Dennis' baby. Then she asks herself the eternal question - why? Why??

Tyrone arrives at the garage, only to have Kevin break the tragic news of Dennis' death to him, which he takes badly. Kevin offers coffee and sympathy.

At the Grimshaw house, Jason tells his Mum that Sally has given him the day off to comfort his Mum, but he admits that he wouldn't know how. Eileen asks her sons not to tip-toe around her.

Les, left arm in plaster, is talking to Sam. There is nothing in the papers about the accident. In his turn, Les thinks out loud - he and Dennis had met while they were both on community service; Dennis was the best mate he'd ever had. Les then asks his big question - if...? Les concludes that he has killed Dennis.

Emma and Curly have been up all night with little Ben, but Norris has arrived to soothe the baby, who is now quiet. (Norris tells them that, in his amateur dramatic days, people said that his acting in Death of a Salesman would have put anyone to sleep!) Norris can't imagine Rita's ever having been a baby, or Fred either. Emma announces Ben's feeding time, so Norris exits swiftly.

In the Rovers, Shelley can't wait to leave and Peter is obviously jealous. Shelley assures him that men and women can be just friends, like her and Duggie. Peter doesn't look convinced. Kevin tells Molly that he's been to see Janice and she's in a bad way. However, he's bought a present for Ben, and Molly smilingly approves. Betty tells Rita and Blanche that she's now worked for nine licencees. Blanche wonders if the pub is going to have a collection for a wreath for Dennis, but she shies away from offering a contribution: after all, he was a home-wrecker and this tragedy could be seen as retribution. Duggie arrives to tell Shelley that he's been gazumped for the Rugby Club, which news brightens Peter's day.

Eileen receives a letter for Dennis and isn't sure what to do. Jason thinks it doesn't matter what she does with the letter, and Eileen accuses him of having no sensitivity - she loved him. Jason retorts that he's glad Dennis is dead, and receives a slap on the face from Eileen for his sentiments. Jason admits that he liked Dennis, but storms off, leaving Eileen, once again, alone with her grief.

Rita arrives at Janice's flat, not to offer, as Janice suspects, empty condolences, but practical support, for Rita's first husband, Len, had died in similar circumstances and she well knows the pain Janice is suffering right now. Rita offers to help with organizing the funeral, and Janice expresses her gratitude for that. Rita also assures Janice that, in time, the pain will fade...

At the Rovers, Eve takes Geena into the back room and breaks the sad news of Dennis' death. "Lovely man", says Geena. She then goes on tell Eve about her planned holiday, but that she also wants to quit her job and move on to other things. Eve wishes her well...

In the bar, Shelley doesn't relish the thought of thumbing through the job pages, but Duggie tells her that he's going to be the laughing-stock, not her. Norris is convinced that he'll be asked to be the Godfather to little Ben, and Blanche accuses him of being too soft, while he accuses her of being cold. A male stranger appears, asking for Jack Duckworth who, Betty tells him, is off sick but she points him in the direction of Tyrone and Fiz. He introduces himself as Ian Thomson, a local reporter, who wants to do a piece on Terry. Tyrone turns down his request point-blank, even when some financial recompense is on offer. (Fiz doesn't seem to share Tyrone's qualms, but remains a bit quiet!)

Todd and Jason almost come to blows in their house, after Todd learns what Jason has said to their Mum, but Eileen arrives and stops a potential fight. She thanks Jason for being able to express his feelings earlier, and goes on to declare that she always hoped Dennis would come back to her.

In the Rovers, Geena and Shelley reflect about their future in the pub - friends again. Tyrone is still adamant that he'll give the reporter nothing about Terry, but Fiz wonders about the possible monetary reward...

Janice arrives to see Les, who's upstairs. She's come to see Les, and advises Toyah (whom she praises for her loyalty and support) and Sam to leave while she sees Les in private. When Les comes down, he tries to apologise to Janice, but she accuses him of just stumbling through life and she wishes she'd never met him in the first place.

Back at the Rovers, Geena asks Eve if she can stay on. Eve gladly agrees. Shelley also wants to stay on and Eve laughs heartily when she hears that Duggie has been gazumped. Toyah and Sam discuss the 'mess' and Toyah says that she's never seen her Mum so happy, with Dennis; they were so much in love, and her Mum will never forgive Les.

Back to Les and Janice, who are both heatedly discussing each other's perception of the events leading to Dennis' death. According to Janice, Les has never done anything decent in his whole life and, in fact, he couldn't even kill himself successfully. Les says that what he did was wrong, trying to kill himself, but Janice is of a different opiniion - he was RIGHT to try to kill himself and, further, she wishes that Les had died, not Dennis. Janice will always hate Les and will NEVER forgive him...

Iain McDougall

Dev and Geena talk about their wedding plans......Geena sounds concerned and may want her mother there.

Vera and Tyrone are shocked to read the newspaper to hear Fiz saying she had a night of passion with Terry. Tyrone and Vera are furious.

Norris and Rita are also reading the same report about Fiz before Janice walks into the shop.Rita again tries to confront her.

Curly and Emma try and put baby Ben back to sleep.

Eve and Betty row after Eve tells Betty to go down the cellar and bring some crates up. Betty refuses. Duggie and Fred who are standing at the bar tell Eve she shouldn't get on the wrong side of Betty.

Sam and Toyah once again talk about Les and his problems in the Rovers, whilst Vera storms into the Rovers and tells Fiz she is barred from their home after the newspaper report over her nite of passion.

Janice is in the Kabin with Rita and both are talking about Janice's happiness with Dennis and how short lived it was.

Sam tells Les to get a grip of himself because he is upsetting Toyah.

Norris begins to pester the Watt's especially when he ses them pushing Ben! Norris sings and gets Ben to Sleep. Norris says he and Ben have a bond.

Janice visits Eileen to discuss Dennis' funeral

A hurting Eileen and janice begin to argue about Dennis, and how they made a good couple.

Les and Toyah talk in the Rovers and Les makes up with her.

Curly asks for Norris cardigan. Eve and Bety argue before she storms out the Rovers telling her she's finished. Eve tells Duggie and Fred to take their grins off their faces.

Dev, Geena and her mum get together insisting nomore lies to each other.

Eileen and Janice talk about the funeral and attempt to organise each other. Eileen asks if Dennis loved her, Janice says yes. Janice gives Eileen the bag back which he got for her in Paris.

Geena's mum discusses their wedding plans in the summer. Geena tells her mum she's marrying Dev in Tobago next week, Geena's mum is shocked.

Baby Ben is crying again and doesn't stop crying even with the help of Norris's cardigan.

Geena's mum is furious because she wont be there and leaves their flat. Geena is upset and in tears.

Janice asks Eileen if she's coming the funeral, Eilen's unsure.....Eillen gives Janice a picture of Dennis to remember him. Both Eileen and Janice comfort each other.

Gary Jones

We start this hour long special with brand new title sequence. Gone are the dreary looking rooftops, now we have spacious looking houses, but most importantly we still have a pussy cat!

Dev is annoyed at Gina because she has told her mum about the wedding. They had agreed to keep it a secret.

Janice goes round to see Eileen and they confirm who has been invited and said they were coming to the funeral.

Les tells Toyah that he wants to go to the funeral. Toyah tells him to stay away.

Eileen says she has been left with nothing. At least Janice has the knowledge that she was wanted.

Dev decides to put an end to the secrecy and announces to the shop that he and Gina are going on holiday and they will get married at the same time. Deidre looks depressed.

Jason and Todd argue whether Eileen should go to the funeral.

Eve wonders if Betty is coming back to the Rovers. Fred tells her that Betty ought to return, she makes a good hotpot. Eve says that she is not the only one to make hotpot.

Les argues he knew Dennis best. However he has not been invited to the funeral. He is determined to go nevertheless.

Jack and Vera come back very weary from the solicitors. They tell Tyrone that the solicitor is charging 160 per hour. Vera is convinced Terry is innocent, Jack is not sure. He says that all her statements were couched in maybes. He is annoyed at the cost, becuase she can't promise anything positive.

Norris is round cuddling and singing to Curly and Emma's baby. Curly decides to tape Norris' singing to see if that will work in future.

Betty comes into the Rovers. Blanche is surprised to see her there. Betty says she has only come for a drink. Fred flatters her and tried to persuade her to return.

Janice, Karen, Toyah and Rita are waiting for the funeral car. Rita comforts Janice.

Les is getting dressed up to go the funeral.

Fizz comes to see Vera. Vera doesn't want to see her, and tells her to leave. Tyrone persuades her to listen. Fizz is giving the 1000 she got from the journalist, to help pay for Terry's legal fees.

Dev goes into the Rovers and buys drinks to celebrate his wedding. Dev proposes a toast to Dennis.

Betty tells Eve she has reconsidered and walks behind the bar. She says she will continue. Eve is surprised and can't bring herself to tell her she is not wanted.

The policeman's wife, Julie, who accused Terry comes round to see Vera. She's seen the article in the paper about Terry. She says her husband virtually persuaded her to press charges against him. However reading the article of how he saved his father, means he can't be all bad.

At the church Janice and Eileen exchange smiles. Then a motorcycle chapter come along.

Janice is apprehensive about going into the church, but summons up the courage to do so. Les goes in after everyone else. Music in the church is "Whiter shade of Pale". An Aunt of Dennis meets Eileen and is confused when she points out Janice, who he was living with, and then Janice's husband.

A whisper goes round the church that Les has arrived.

Julie tells Vera she was told to keep her mouth shut when Terry was arrested. She explains that her husband has now left her. However she is worried that she maybe prosecuted herself, if she confesses, for wasting police time.

Betty says goodbye to Eve as she leaves for the day. Eve wonders why she changed her mind. Betty says that it was Fred that said how much she was missed that persuaded her.

Toyah gives a moving reading in the church.

Eve tells Fred that Betty has changed her mind. She is annoyed that Fred persuaded her to return, because she really didn't want her back.

Jack wonders why Julie changed her mind about Terry. Vera explains it was the article in the paper. Vera says she is sure she will go to the police and explain everything.

Janice approaches the coffin before making a short speech to the church. She says she was very sorry how she had hurt people. She said Dennis was also very sorry. She says Dennis was a special man.

Les gets up to make a speech. Others try to hold him back. He is determined to speak and says Dennis saved his life. He then said Dennis was the best mate anyone could have.

The Aunt wants to know what happened between Dennis and Eileen. Sam, Kevin and Tyrone say they don't know. Karen says she was "knocking up" Janice.

Sunita wants to organise a hen night. She thinks somewhere upper class.

Deidre asks Dev if he is marrying Gina now because of what happened between them. Dev says no.

Everyone starts to leave Janice. Toyah suggests she rests, but she wants to carry on and asks Toyah to help.

Deidre apologies to Dev again. He says she shouldn't think it wa so important.

Sunita tells Vik that if she got the hen night and stag night together they could turn it into a wedding reception.

Toyah asks Janice what she is going to do. She says just collapse in front of the television. Toyah offers to stay, but Janice wants to be on her own.

Janice looks longingly at photographs.

Martin Rosen

Written by: Jo O'Keefe Directed by: Ian Bevitt

Tonight's episode starts out on the street, Fizz is talking to Tyrone at the garage when Vera tells Fizz she wants a word with her, Fizz thinks what has she done now but Vera has come over to tell them both that the Policemen's wife has decided to go to the police about Terry because of Fizz's story to the Papers. Tyrone tells her that it is good news and Vera says "As long as she keeps her word" and Fizz is surprised at Vera's change of heart towards her.

At the other side if the street, Vic and Sunita ask Eve if they can hold a wedding party for Dev and Geena in the Rovers that evening, Eve then tells them they "changed there tue as she did not think the rovers was up to their standards", Suntia says they just thought Geena might want a change of scene then Eve tells them she can do her best to lay on a spread and to leave the food to her and Betty.

As Ken comes walking down the street, he bumps into Anita and asks her what she is doing round these part she tells him she was on her way to see him as there was something she wanted to discuss, Ken asks what it was and Anita suggests they do it over a coffee but Ken says he is on his way out so call round after 5pm.

Over at Janice's flat, Janice is sorting out Dennis's things when Toyah comes round and asks her what she is planning to do with them, Janice tells her that she does not think they will be much use down the charity shop, Toyah then offers to help her mum to sort it but Janice tells her that she would rather do it on her own and then Toyah says "She hates the idea of her being here on her own|" but Janice says she will have to get used to it. Janice then tells Toyah her happy memories of Dennis and Toyah then offers to come and stay but Janice says she can not bare to be around people.

At Number 7, Emma opens a present which Maxine has bought for Ben and tells her she should not have bothered and it is lovely but she all ready Bought him a teddy, Maxine then tells them that she had it customized and Emma shows Curly. Ashley then tells Emma that maxine loves buying baby clothes and she asks to him, Ashley then asks what the funny noise in the background is and Curly tells him it is Norris singing as that is the only way they can get him to sleep and Emma reminds them that it will be their turn soon.

At number 5, Les is doing the hovering when Toyah comes back and finds him doing it she says he must rest but Les tells her that he wants to get his life back to normal and this is how he can. Toyah then tells him that she is Worried about Janice and Les tells her he knows but understands it is over between them but he can still be her friend.

In the Rovers, Geena tells Dev that Vic and Suntia are up to something and Dev tells her he could be organizing the striper for tonight and Geena tells Dev that she would not put it past Vic to organize something tacky. Dev then asks Geena if she has any regrets about getting Married in Tobago and Geena tells him that she wishes her friends were going to be there, but Dev tells her he will make it special. Over at another Table, Vic and Suntia are making the arrangements for the party, and as Suntia gets up to leave Les comes and sits beside Vic and he asks if there is any chance of him manning the radio at Streetcars Vic is a bit unsure but tells him if Steve thinks it is all right he does not see why not, Vic then tells him what he did was stupid and Les agrees and tells him that he needs to get his life back to normal. Over at yet another table, Roy tells Ken and Norris that he saw Anita passing the cafe and Ken tells them that she was on her way to see him so Roy asks if it was Historical society business but ken tells him no it was not and he was not quite sure. Norris then tells them that it was probably more than his opinion as Roy said she held it very highly.

Back at Janice's flat, Les has popped round to ask her if she wants him to get her anything, Janice then tells him she is just going through a few of Dennis's things and Les spots one of his old records and starts to read it but Janice takes it off him and then he asks if she wants a hand she tells Les that it has nothing to do with him, and Les tells Janice that he was one of his mates as well but Janice says he was. Janice then asks Les why he has come and he tells her that he wanted to make sure she was ok Janice tells him she would be if folk would leave her alone. Les tells her she can not lock herself away and that she needs to be with people and Janice tells him she is quite happy and tells him that she is not his responsibility and thanks him for coming, as she has a lot of stuff to sort and he tells her that he is ready for a new start so if she wants a divorce she can.

INTERVAL

At Geena and Dev's flat, Suntia has gone round to see Geena's wedding dress and Geena asks her if it is bad luck to show her but Suntia says "it is only the groom that is not supposed to see it". Then Geena comes through with it on and Suntia says it is lovely and she is going to cry, then she hands Geena a present and tells her that it is earrings that her mum gave her for her wedding and she wants Geena to have them. Geena is overjoyed and tells Suntia that she wishes that they were all going to Tobago and Suntia tells her so do I, but she will have a lovely time.

Back at Janice's flat, Janice tells Toyah that she can not believe Les, Dennis is just in his grave and he wants her to discuss a divorce and Janice tells Toyah that is typical Les but Toyah tells her that he is worried about her and he did not mean to upset her and maybe it is for the best. Mike then popped round to see Janice and offered his condolences for Dennis and Janice told him she would be back to work in a few days but Mike told her there was no rush as he knew what she was going through and that she should go away for a little while where there is someone to look after her and she agreed. She asks him how he keeps going and Mike tells her that you switch to automatic pilot and just carry on.

Back at the Rovers, Everyone is getting ready for Geena and Dev's surprise party, Vera then comes in and tells Jack that there is still no answerer from Julie the policemen's wife but Jack and Tyrone say that she is probably down giving her statement to the police. As Vic is trying to get food Betty tells him there will be nothing left for the Party.

In number 1, Anita talks ken that about six months ago she began to write her autobiography and she tells Ken that she does not think her spelling is very good and after a long chat Ken tells her that is where he comes in and she asks him to have a look and he says he will.

Back in the Rovers, The organizers are getting ready for the party as Fizz makes a comment about the decorations and Tyrone tells her he thinks it looks good and she tells him "That she hopes they come up with something a bit more imadgnitive when we get hitched" and Tyrone just laughs. As Mike walks in the factory girls say good evening and Mike makes a comment about seeing the fabric before, and he then asks Deirdree where Ken is and she tells him that he is at home with a lady friend and Mike is surprised and buys her another cocktail. Maxine then comes in and tells them the cab has just pulled up and Eve tells them all to be quiet and Geena and Dev are amazed when they walk in and thank everyone as Vic takes pictures and Dierdree looks unhappy.

Back in Number 7, Norris is rocking Ben to sleep and he tells Ben that5t he is a bony baby and then tells Emma and Curly that ben is smiling at him although they are a sleep on the sofa.

Back in the Rovers, Eve cracks open a bottle of Champagne and then Vic "The best Man" gets up to make a speech and is great at it as he says they will be very happy together and everyone laughs at his speech. Dev then gets up you thank everyone for coming and tells them all that they are once again both very happy with each other as Deirdree looks sad as Ken joins her. Dev thanks Geena for being his wife.

Out on the street, Janice stops to listen to the people in the Rovers singing and then as everyone is waving goodbye to them on the street and throwing confetti Janice watches from the other side looking sad.

Gareth Chess

Fred is whispering into the phone at the Rovers, trying to get a sign-writer to alter the licensee's name over the pub door, as a surprise for Eve, who comes downstairs to interrupt his hush-hush plans. Eve opens the mail and discovers that a meeting is planned by the Licensed Victuallers' Association for that very evening. Eve will have to go along, if only to see the face of Jeff Marshall, her old boss at The Turk's Head. She must get her hair done.

Flowers are delivered to Geena at Dev's flat, from her Mum - looovely! Geena phones her Mum right away to thank her (adding the flight time) and gets all emotional when she realises she won't be wearing her wedding dress, while Dev can't wait to get hitched on a quiet beach. Geena looks wistful...

Vera is on the pub phone. She's calling the prison to find out about Terry, but they won't divulge any details. Jack tells her that the case will go to trial and Vera must leave things alone.

In the corner shop, Ken is explaining his worries about Anita's attentions, but Deirdre is certain that Ken can be trusted with his new-found friend. Just as he's leaving, Geena and Dev arrive and Ken wishes them luck. Deirdre advises Geena to have a couple of drinks before the ceremony to steady her nerves. It'll be a most important day for them. Deirdre goes on to remark that they "make a lovely couple" and she sheds a few tears. Geena thanks her for her good wishes and Dev says that "it means a lot".

A new face arrives in the Rovers - Melvyn Lush. He has come to 'do a job' but won't tell Shelley what the job is. He had expected to meet Fred. Ken comes in for a swift half and Shelley congratulates him on his latest admirer. Ken asks her what he should do and Shelley offers the advice that he should tell her straight, simple as that. Betty appears from the back room and takes Shelley to task for mixing dishcloths, which exchange is overheard by Melvyn, who then jumps to the conclusion that Betty Williams is the landlady!

Fred meets Eve as she comes out of the hairdresser's - he's got a surprise for her. However, she has a surprise for him - they've had an offer for their house, just a few thousand less than they want. Fred's surprise has to wait, for Eve spies Geena and Dev leaving for the airport and they go along to wish them well and see them off. Fred takes Eve along the street to the Rovers, eager to show her the newly painted sign, but instead of Eve's name, the name of Betty Williams is there, which causes no end of amusement for Blanche and Betty, while Eve fumes at the mistake. Fred is, once more, in the dog-house.

At the Duckworth house, Jack again counsels Vera to leave things be, but she is adamant that she is going to see the lawyer. There is a knock at the door. Vera thinks it'll be her taxi, but Terry is there, free from prison, with all charges dropped. A rare moment of happy families ensues!

Fred is on the phone at the Rovers once again, incensed at the sign-writer's error. In the bar, Blanche asks Eve if, since she's not the Queen of the street, is she then the Young Pretender? Eve, like a true Queen, is not amused! Fred is not amused either.

All is happy in the Duckworth home. (Terry had told Julie, the solicitor, to keep 'stumm' so that he could surprise his Mum and Dad.) They head for the Rovers to celebrate.

Anita breezes into Ken's house, with her book. She suggests lunch, but Ken has already eaten. She doesn't want to be disturbed while she and Ken talk about the book, but Ken assures her that Deirdre will not be back till the evening. Anita then removes her coat to reveal a sleeveless, low-cut royal blue dress, which seems to add to poor Ken's discomfiture about their meeting!

Melvyn sets to work to alter the sign, watched by Fred and Eve. The Duckworths arrive at the pub to celebrate, joined by Tyrone and Fiz.

Ken and Anita get down to looking at her book around the table. She is convinced that she and Ken are kindred spirits, radicals of the 60s, and she gets closer to him and more and more tactile. Anita gazes into Ken's eyes and he admits to her that he feels flattered by her attentions...

Vik drops Geena and Dev off at the airport. Just as Dev thinks they're now free of family and friends, Geena's Mum appears to see them off.

Chez Ken again. Anita feels so disappointed at Ken's rejection of her; he is, as she says, so bourgeois, not the radical she thought he was. She is tactile, she admits, but that's the way she is. However, about the book and any further meetings, she suggests that they should sleep on it - not literally, but metaphorically, and she leaves.

Geena, Dev and Mum have a coffee and Mum gives Geena a ring which was worn on their wedding days by her Mum and Grandma - Geena thinks it's lovely. Geena and her Mum share a hug and Mum even profers a handshake to Dev before leaving. Dev laughs at what he sees as Geena's Mum's pathetic attempt to split them up, but Geena has serious doubts about whether she's doing the right thing, going off to a beach to get married.

In the Rovers, Fred pays the sign-writer for his work. (Melvyn with a 'y', please!) Sunita tells Eve she's glad that Dev didn't get the pub and Eve thinks that that's the best news she's heard all day. Terry tells his Mum and Dad that he's off back to Huddersfield tomorrow and adds that he'll not be seeing Julie again.

The final call for their flight causes Geena to admit to Dev that, instead of a beach wedding in the sun, she'd prefer to have her wedding at home, with a big fuss made of her. Maybe they could still enjoy their holiday, without getting married there? Dev is not disappointed - he's devastated by this revelation. Maybe her Mum is right after all: they're not suited and, with that, he hands Geena the tickets, picks up his bag and walks off...

Iain McDougall

This episode starts off with Vera talking to Terry over what he wants for breakfast. Tyrone enters the room and Vera asks him wants for breakfast. Tyrone starts to tease Tyrone about Maria, Vera tells him off.

Geena tries to talk to Dev who is in bed, Geena makes conversation by telling Dev about making the cappuccino for him. Dev and Geena discuss the recents events regarding their wedding plans. Dev sounds angry and snaps at Geena telling her that everyone thinks they are in Tobago. Dev tells Geena to tell the Rovers that it was her what changed her mind.

Fred asks Eve what she once for breakfast. They start to discuss plans over their business, Eve tells Fred she can't talk to him after going to a liscencee's function. She tells her head is delicate. Eve tells Fred he has made her happy giving her the Rovers. A romantic embrace is interrupted by Betty who announces she wants to put the hot pot on.

At Ken's Ken apologise to Anita for getting their wires crossed, she forgives him and they make plans to discuss her writing her autobiography.

Terry is holding the baby in No. 9 and talk over Terry's recents events between him bedding a coppers wife.

Eve is busy in the Rovers, and takes orders for Hot Pots before Fred walks in with Boris giving free meet pies out. Norris and Blanche cancel their orders Eve is furious.

Geena and Dev approach the Rovers Geena tells Dev she is nervous about telling everyone, Dev tells Geena to get it over and done with.

Betty asks Eve if she knew anything about Fred's escapade, she tells her no. Blanche asks Boris if the pies are fresh, he tells her they are and that she can tell her friends about the special pie offer just for today! Blanche agrees.

Dev and Geena enter the Rovers and Sunita, Vik and Bobbi ask why they are still in Weatherfield. Geena tells them that she wants to be married surrounded by her friends and family. When question when the wedding will take place Dev announces that it'll be a big Wedding "the mother of all weddings" and will take place in the summer. Everyone is happy for the Mr and Mrs Alahan to be(!).

Blanche shows her friends the free pies, Fred tells them only one each. Eve looks worried and frustrated over Fred's escapades.

Duggie and Sunita are enjoying themselves in the Rovers, and Duggie tells Sunita he is bored. Sunita tells him to take up stamp collecting. They both laugh.

Geena apologises to Eve for messing her around and asks if she can return to work tomorrow. Eve agrees. However when Betty questions Eve over the loss of trade over the pie deal Eve tells Betty that she is going to let him know who's running the Rovers.

Sam walks in on Bobbi in the shower and Vik's flat. Sam apologises and both Sam and Vik talk about their girlfriends.

Terry is about to bade farewell to Huddersfield before having a cup of tea. Jack tells Terry to visit more often just to visit them and not to bring trouble with him. He agrees before giving Jack and hug.

Eve requests Fred in the backroom over the pie deal and tells him its got to stop, and gives him some demands including giving free meat for Betty's hotpots. He apologises before telling Eve she looks "beautiful when she's angry" she smiles at her husband.

Gill comes over to Dev and Geena's flat and thanks Dev for agreeing to have them married here. She wishes them the best for the future before talking about the future wedding plans.

Vera and Jack wave Terry off again, he tells them thanks before driving off in a taxi. Both Jack and Vera are sad to see him go.

Back in Dev's flat Gill and Geena are still discussing the wedding plans before Dev interrupts and asks Geena to make a pot of tea. Gill and Dev start talking and calls Dev nasty and tells him that she'll do what ever it takes to break them up. Dev tells Gill he would only not marry Geena if she was anything like her. Gill produces a smirk (probably hoping to get her own way)

Gary Jones

Gina is pleased that they have decided not to go away for their wedding. Dev believes her mother got her way. He says he just wants to get wed. Gina says she wants to make her parents happy.

Rita meets Audrey in the cafe. Audrey says that she has been checking her stocks and shares and they show a great loss.

Curly is returning to work for the first time since the baby was born. He is cuddling Ben, and doesn't want to leave him. He tells Emma to ring him if there is anything wrong.

Rita still talking to Audrey in the shop that she understood that some investments take time before showing a profit. Norris butts in to suggest that she thinks carefully before investing.

Duggie fixes a water pipe for Sunita. She wants to show him her gratitude.

Gail thanks Richard for the holiday. He think it will be strange not waking up with her. Tony Lawson, the guy who alledges his mother was swindled out of her property by Richard, comes round to see Richard.

In the pub Sunita buys Duggie a drink. Gina is talking about the wedding being the most important day of one's life. Karen disagrees and says it is after the wedding that counts.

Matt is looking for volunteers to donate blood next week. Most make excuses why they can't go.

Tony talks to Richard in the street. He accuses him of swindling his mother. Audrey is walking along the street and overhears the conversation.

Ken is given a copy of the local history magazine. Anita has written a lot of praise about Ken.

Gina's mother, Gill, chats to Karen. Karen tells her that she is not interested in Dev. She claims that he thinks he is "God's gift". She tells Gill about the woman that accussed him of being pregnant some time ago. Gill is taking this all in.

Gail tells Richard that she thinks Tony may have a point. Richard says what he did was perfectly legal. Gail says that she is not accusing him of wrong-doing but that it seems a little unfair.

Norris tells Rita that he might have a word with Audrey. Rita warns him off.

Gill asks Gina about Dev's woman. Gina says there was no pregnancy. The woman made it up. She says Karen is very jealous.

Curly comes home from work and wants to know about the baby. Emma assures him that he is alright.

Gail shows Audrey the photos of their holiday. Then Gail explains that as soon as they got hom Tony come bursting in to see Richard. Audrey mentions her problem. Gail says wait until tomorrow to sort it out with Ricahrd. Richard says it is ok. However Audrey decides to wait.

Sunita asks Deidre about the article. She says it bears no relation to the real Ken.

Gail and Richard give presents to the kids. They are overjoyed. He has to go and sort things out, much to Gail's disappointment.

Deidre suggests to Ken they go out for the evening. Whereas Ken says he would love to, he is very much tied up with helping with Anita's book. Dedidre pretends it doesn't matter.

Norris tells Audrey that he knows of the financial problems that she is having. He says Emily had similar problems. Audrey asks himto continue.

Dev asks Gill if their shopping trip was a success. She says he may fool Gina but not her.

Norris explains that Richard didn't mention about his own company buying Emily's house. He says Richard became very antagonistic towards him when he mentioned it. He warns Audrey to be very careful.

Martin Rosen

Written By: Susan Wilkins Directed By: Phillip Wood

Tonight's episode starts in Number 1 with Deirdree Ken and Blanche around the table discussing what Ken is looking at Blanche tells him that "It is true what they say about the art of conversation" and Ken apologizes and tells them that Anita's art work is very interesting. Deirdree then asks Ken if he would like to come in to town with her as she has a half day from work but Ken tells her that he is working this afternoon and Anita is coming round as they are getting behind schedule and Deirdree tells him that maybe if she had written her Auto Biography then he might pay her more attention and walks off.

Over at the kabbin, Curly bumps into Maxine and he tells her that things are getting better with Ben, although they are only getting 4 hours sleep a night. Maxine tells him she can not wait for her turn but Curly tells her she is only saying that as she has not got a jumper that has not been sick on and then Matt wishes them good morning and tells Curly that he will bring the Man City football game video round latter. Audrey then tells her that she has lost £6,000 on her investments and Maxine asks how and Audrey tells her that is what she would like to know.

In the Corner Shop, Deirdree asks Douggie if he has ever thought of writing his Auto Biography but Douggie tells her that he is a man of action not words, Deirdree then tells him that he has played professional rugby but Douggie says nothing people would want to read about. Douggie then spots Suntia and asks her how her pluming is Suntia tells him that it is a bit personal but Douggie says she can fix it herself next time Suntia then tells him that she does not know a Stopcock from a Ballcock and just as Douggie is about to say maybe they could get together Bobbi arrives and asks Suntia if she wants to go clubbing tonight as Vic is out working and she agrees and Douggie says maybe some other time then. Richard then comes in followed by Audrey abd she tells him about her money problem and he tells her he is busy for the rest of the week and she gets quite upset and he tells her she is on his list.

In Number 7, Maxine is holding Ben and tells him that he is a lovely little boy and Emma tells her that Curly has only phoned once this morning he must be losing interest and then Maxine tells Ben that his dad thinks he is the best in the world and Emma tells her she might as well not exist. Maxine then asks what she wants to talk about and Emma tells her anything. Curly then walks through the door and Emma is surprised to see him and he tells her that he just had to come and see Ben. Maxine then offers to baby sit that evening so they can both go to the Rovers and Emma says that would be nice.

Back at Number 1, Ken tells Anita that a lot of her stuff is really good and he is surprised she has not been tempted to use it before, Anita tells him she was waiting for the right moment and the right partnership and then Ken asks about a minister she had an affair with and she tells him they half to be careful on that and Blanche brings them another cup of tea and tells Ken to carry on. He tells Anita that he wishes he had been in Paris in May 68 then Anita starts speaking French but Blanche only can offer them a "Custard Cream or Gigernut", Ken then tells Blanche that it is fact not fiction so she listens in anyway.

Out on the street, Douggie comes down and asks Suntia if she sells plasters and she has a look at the wound and Douggie asks her if he should go to the Medical centre and Suntia tells him she has something that will fix it.

Over the road, Gill Geena's mum is coming out of the Kabbin and Karen shouts over to her to ask if she has booked church yet, and Gill tells Karen that she has had a few problems since she got wed and tells her that she should have listened to her mum and Karen asks what advice and she tells Gill that it is all gossip and they are getting along fine her and steve.

Up at the Medical centre, as Gail and Molly and coming out for lunch Gail tells Molly that all those hours on the plane coming back from Canada let her see how close she was to Richard. Molly then tells her that it sounds like happiness and Gail then says she wants Richard to move in and Molly is surprised but tells her that she should go for it.

INTERVAL

Back in the corner shop, Suntia has patch up Douggies cut hand and then Douggie thanks her and asks her if she is going clubbing with Bobbi tonight and she tells him yes she is and he says that he hopes she has a good time. Suntia then tells him that they are meeting in the Rovers first and she may see him there, but Douggie tells her he is busy and may pop in.

Back at number 1, Anita tells Ken that she was very young when she met the minister with who she had the affair she also tells ken that he told her a lot of things but they went in one ear and out the other. Ken then tells her that power is great from the sidelines and then Anita says it is a pity he is still alive as he could then name him and have a real best seller on his hands. Ken tells him it does not really matter and that he can do something good with what they have got. Then Blanche says pollutions "I would put his name in anyway and hang the consequences" but then Ken tells her that it is not as easy as that. He then notices the time and tells Anita he should be at work and she says he should write full time and not push trolleys's. Ken then tells her that he does not see what she sees in him.

In the Rover's, Matt approaches Richard and Douggie who are having a drink and tries to persuade them to give blood, Richard tells him that he will need all the blood he has soon and Douggie says that Molly has all ready asked him. Eve then tells Matt that she will mach him a Pint for a Pint and Matt is not sure but after a discussion agrees to it. Over at another table, Richard asks Douggie where he is taking Suntia but Douggie tells him no where she is going clubbing with bobbi. Audrey then comes over and Richard offers to buy her a drink but she is more interested in her investments, but Richard does say to her that he is taking Gail out to dinner.

Back at Number 7, Maxine is looking after ben while Emma and Curly are at the Rovers and she tells him that he is a nice boy, Matt then arrives and tells her he has brought the video back for Curly and she lets him in. Matt then tells her that it suits her and she tells him that they have gone out to the Rovers and that he must of just missed them as he has just come from there. Matt asks if they can still be friends after what happened and they both agree yes they can.

Back in the Rovers, Suntia turns up and offers to buy Douggie a drink and asks him what he is doing, he tells her he may go in to the Rugby club latter. Over at another table, Curly and Emma sit down and Curly tells her that when he was a little boy his dad was always in the pub and Emma tells him that Ben is starting to recognized her and Curly asks I wonder how long it will be till he recognizes him and Emma tells him 10 years as a joke. After a while they had better go home it does not feel right.

In the restaurant, Gail and Richard are ordering their meals and Gail tells Richard that it is posh there and Richard tells her that he maybe wanted to impress her and then she asks him if he is ok as he seems a bit nervous he tells her that it is posh waters and she then asks him about the man that came round to the house. Richard tells Gail that Lawson would like to cause him trouble but he wont, he tells Gail that Canada was fantastic and he does not want it to end. Gail tells him that she does not want to loose it either and she would like tonight to be special.

Out on the Street, Gill and Karen are walking up and Karen tells her that she does not like Dev and Gill tells Karen that in the end Geena will do what she wants. Gill then asks Karen how she can get Geena off dev and Karen says all you need to do is catch Dev with another women.

Back at the restaurant, Gail tells Richard that the thing about being away is that you get to know people much better as you are with them 24 hours a day, she then asks him to move in.

Back in the Rover's Gill tells Geena that her dress is a great one and Geena tells her that she is meant to be working, but she tells her that she will have to discuss it sometime. Karen then comes over and Gill offers to buy Karen a drink, they then get talking about Dev and Geena again and Karen tells her she was only joking outside.

Back at the Restaurant, Richard tells Gail that he thought she was going to dump him, but Gail tells him he knows her better than that and he tells Gail that it seems they have come a long way since coming home from Canada. Richard tells her they can move in when they are married and then he asks if she will marry him and she accepts.

Gareth Chess

Gail and Richard discuss when to tell the kids they are getting married. David shows an interest in stocks and shares.

Sunita wants a man rather than anight out in a glitzy club, Deidre wants a night out in a glitzy club not a man.

Karen spills the beans to Steve as to what Geena's mum wants her to do.

Gail reminds Richard of her responsibilities of being a mother, he understands them and is willing to take her whole family on.

Geena's mum offers KAren money, she refuses declaring she is not a tart(mmmmm)

Duggie teases Sunita by buying 5 bunches of flowers at the shop, then gives them to her. Sunita invites him round for supper.

Audrey is still trying to get Richard on his own for an explanation of her investments downturn.

Gail tells, David, Sarah lou and Audrey about getting married to Richard. Non of them are overboard with joy. Gail is disappointed in their reaction.

Geena and Karen have a "ding dong" at the bar. Karen warns her that Dev is just like any other man and will cheat on her. Deidre looks sheepish in the background whilst Geena sings Dev's praises.

Richard has a quite word with Audrey about her upsetting Gail with not being happy for them. Audrey doesn't back down, she thinks he isn't right for Gail.

Douggie settles down with Sunita, she suggests turning the oven off and having an early night.

Richard has a man to man talk with Martin. Martin compares Audrey to a cat waiting to pounce on any mistake you make. Half Jokingly threatens that if Richard messes Gail about, he will have Martin to deal with.

Gail reminds Audrey of her past and how she has no room to talk. Asks her to be happy for them.

Karen walks into the Rovers to see Dev kissing Geena's hand, doesn't like the floor show. Walks out and bumps into Geena's mum. Takes up the challenge to seduce Dev

Janette McMylor

Gail tells Richard that she is going to see Audrey. She says she should not blame Richard. Maybe she is jealous because they are getting married.

Karen tells Steve of how she wants to knock the smug look off Geena's face. Steve tells her not to do it. She is determined.

Sally and Martin disccuss Richard and wonder if Audrey is right in her accusations.

Sunita wonders if Duggie regrets staying the night with her. He says, with a beaming smile, that he didn't.

Martin tells Gail what Audrey thinks of Richard. He thinks she is marrying a crook. Gail loses her temper and says Richard is decent and honest.

Martin tells Sally that Gail didn't want to discuss Richard with him. Sally is pleased as it is none of Martin's business. She has the right to make her own decisions.

Audrey collars Ken in the Rovers and asks his advice about investments. She wants him to glance over her papers.

Karen sees Dev and starts chatting to him, saying that she wants to apolgise to Geena. Dev does not respond. Steve thinks he told her to get lost, she denies that.

Richard comes over to Ken and Audrey and offers to buy them a drink. They both refuse. He says he will discuss the figures with her now. Audrey says she dosen't trust himand says she is taking other financial advice.

Blanche comes into the house as Ken is looking over Audrey's accounts. She says a lot of women are asking Ken's advice these days. Ken tells Audrey that he can see the amount of money has gone down, but that Richard has not profited from this. He puts it down to the value of shares that have dropped over recent months.

Dev tells Geena that Karen wants to apologise. She doesn't believe her. Geena says she won't go to the pub that night.

Blanche is surprised that Anita is taking up so much of Ken's time.

Ken and Anita are looking at some old photos and they start talking about their personal lives. Ken steers her back on track of talking about her past rather than his.

Martin and Sally are still discussing Richard.

Karen asks Dev who does the cooking at his place. Dev says that they share it. Steve butts in and says that when Karen has to heat something up it is hard work. Steve storms off.

Audrey tells Martin that she is going to have to apologise to Gail, now that Ken has reassured her everything is alright.

Ken and Anita have been so busy that he has left it too late to catch a bus home. Anita offers to put him up (in a spare room) and telephones Deidre to explain.

Audrey goes round to Gail's and apologies. However she does still advise her to leave things as they are with Richard.

Martin Rosen

The 'Bloodmobile' arrives outside the surgery. Eve is offering everyone a pint of beer for a pint of blood.

Geena's mother Gil, meets Karen. She wants to know when it is going to happen. Karen says nothing has been arranged. Gil says that they are going shopping and they will be back late.

Ken comes in to the house. Blanche remarks that she didn't hear him go out. Blanche thinks it is strange that he and Deidre should have separate beds and separate houses! Blanche thinks Deidre should be much firmer with him, and use the rolling pin!!

Norris asks Audrey if there have been any developments with Richard. Audrey says that he was right and she was wrong. Norris is surprised.

Karen meets Dev. She repeats that she wants to make up Geena.

Molly catches Matt off to the cafe. She reminds him that he he must donate a pint of blood. Les concurs.

Dev tells Geena that Karen wants to apologise. She is surprised that Karen hasn't tried to talk to her directly. She mentions that her mother is taking her out and that they will be back late.

Martin chats to David about Gail and Richard.

Richard and Duggie are giving blood. Duggie says he used to give regularly at the rugby club, but has got out of the habit.

Ken asks Deidre if it is ok to go to Anita's for a couple of hours that evening.

Karen comes to the shop to see Dev. Deidre says that he is working in the flat on the accounts.

Duggie asks Richard for financial advice.

Karen tells the girls from the factory to tell Baldwin that she has gone home sick. She then rings Gill to arrange for her to be back home at 5pm.

Molly tells Matt he is the only person in the medical centre who has not given blood. Norris nervously goes in. Then Les urges Matt to go in.

Karen calls round to Dev. She makes an excuse of wanting to see Geena. Dev invites her in. She gives the chocolates to him for Geena.

Norris thinks it an amazing experience watching your blood flow out of your body. Matt looks down at his blood and faints.

Dev and Karen enjoy a glass of wine and chocolates by the fireside. Dev walks over to change the CD. She asks him if he is scared of her. He says he has no reason. He then asks if she is trying to flirt with him. She does make a pass at him by coming on heavy. Dev resists. She makes an excuse that Steve doesn't really love her. She bursts into tears and Dev comforts her.

Ken goes off. Blanche comments to Deidre that she is on her own again.

In the pub Charlie tells everyone that Matt faints whenever he goes to give blood.

Karen tries to empty her heart out to Dev.

Molly announces to the pub that 59 pints of blood have been donated.

Karen sees Geena and Gil coming home. She starts to undress, and then spills wine over Dev. She tries to undress him. Gil and Geena come in and Karen tries to act that it was Dev's fault that she is undressed. Geena doesn't believe Dev, when he tries to say he doesn't know what is happening.

Martin Rosen

Written by: Mark Wadlow Directed by: Tony Prescott

Tonight's episode starts out on the street with Karren walking to work and Dev arriving to work in his car and Genna running down the street to get to the flat. Dev shouts for her to stop but she runs into the flat and Dev goes to ask Karren to stop playing games as she walks up the other side of the street. Dev asks her why she is avoiding him and she tells him that it was just a one off and he says do you really know how much trouble you have caused and are you trying to slip me and Genna up. Karen then says you would think you would be the perfect couple and Dev aks her to come with him and tell Geena the truth and Karen tells him she is going to be late for work.

As Richard comes out of number 8, Douggie and him watch Dev and Karen Douggie then asks Richard if they are still on for looking at the property which Richard is going to show him. Richard tells Douggie that he is definatly on for it but before that he has to see a client in Bolton and Tells Douggie to meet him at 11am in Crimere Street Douggie tells Richard he will see him there.

In the flat above the shop, Gill tells Genna that she has had a nasty shock and she needs looking after she has got some magazines in a bag, Geena then tells her that she is loving every minite of this and Gill tells her that the last thing she wanted to see was to see Geena hurt. Geena then tells Gill that she was right all along and she should have listented to her from the start and Gill tells her at least she has seen what he is like now and not two years down the line and then Geena starts to get upset as the doorbell rings.

In Crimere Street, Douggie is waiting for Richard who turns up late because of trafic, Douggie asks him how he gets the houses and Riichard explains his line of business and then they go inside.

In the shoop, Steve comes in and is walking about but is spotted by Dev who starts to fight by saying he always thought he was bad but never this bad, Steve is surprised and can not understand what Dev means and asks him what he is talking about they then start to fight as Deirdree shouts for them to stop. Dev then tells Steve that he is in on it and Steve asks what and Dev tells him Karen's cheep little plan to slit him and Geena up, Steve explains and then after a while Steve asks what she has done and Dev says ask ger to put it right or he will not be responsable for his actions. As Steve leaves he remarks to Deirdree that he only came in for a bag of sugar/

Back at the property in Crimere Street, Douggie tells Richard that it is a dump and it needs totaly gutting and Richard tells him that the structure is sound enough and Douggie says probably. Richard then tells him that you do not get houses like this any more they have all been put into flats and Douggie asks him if he is going to sell it and Richard says maybe and he would not have any trouble find a buyer and Douggie seggestts flats as there are a lot of students round here. Richard us not keen and tells him that he has a slightly more selective clientel in mind and shows him a sheet of papper Douggie then says he thought it was a Jimmy Hendrix poster and Richard tells him he does have one and Douggie tells him he must have sold him a pention.

Back at the flat above the corner shop, Geena tells her mum that maybe she has got it wrong and they don't know they slept together, Gill then tells her that the lass was half undressed and what about the chocolates Geena tells her that she thought he was not like that and Gill tells her she is too trusting. Genna tells her that maybe she should have taken things more slowly and Gill tells her that they were not suited. Dev then tries to get in ajd Geena lets him in.

Over at Streetcars, Vic gets a call to Bagly Drive and he tells Steve that he does not get many that side of town and Steve says they must be going up in the world.

Back in the flat above the shop, DFev comes in and Gill tells him he has a nerve and Dev tells her he owns the building and asks Geena if they can talk on their own, Gill is reluctant to leave but Geena tells her to go into the bedroom as they talk. Genna tells Dev that she has been very suportive and then asks him what he wants he tells her that he wants the nightmare to end and her to come home. Dev then tells her that Karen set him up and Geena is surprised and asks why would she do that and Dev tells her he does not know, Genna asks him if Karen Macdonald often pops round for a chat and he tells her no and that he loves her and wants to marry her. Gill from the bedroom then tells Geena that Dev is trying to twist things and Dev tells her to keep out of it as she tells Geena to watch out. He then tells her that he has not done anything and she must believe him.

In the Rovers, the factory girls are having a drink when Steve comes in and drags Karen out and tells her he wants a word with her, as they both go out the Rovers Dev pushes Karen in to the road as a car is coming she shouts are you trying to kill me. Steve then tells her that Dev practally beat him up ion the shop because of her and she asks why, and Steve tells her because he thinks he is involed in the stunt she has pulled. Karen then asks what he says and Steve said nothing and then she tells him that he got her as well and told her how upset Geena was. Steve then says half the street think she is a nutter and he tells her that he thinks the same and tells her that he has had it up to here with her and she can pack her bags.

INTERVAL

Vic is waiting for his faire in his Cab then a voice says cab for Hazel and Vic says number 7, she says she knew he was not listening she said 11 and Vic is 20 minities late and he says traffic and she tells him that she is now going to be late for her meeting.

Back in the Rovers, Deirdree comes in and tells Blanche she that she took her advice, Blanche asks what advice and Deirdree tells her that she should cook a meal for Ken and Blanche is really glad and says well done and then Deirdree buys her a drink.

Back above the corner shop, Karen has come round to apologise to Geena and tells her that she was set up to saduce Dev by her mum and that is why she was like that. Dev and Geena are both stunned and Genna especilly can not get over the fact that her mum has tried to slit them up Karen then leaves.

Back in the Rovers, Karen comes in and tells Steve that she has been to apologise to Genna and Dev and she asks Steve if he will take her back, Steve tells her he will need to think and she grovels but he does say yes in the end.

At Number 1, Ken has come home from seeing Anita and Deirdree tells him that she has made his favorate "Chicken Sasure", Ken looks shamefully at Deirdree and she asks him if it is his favorate and Ken tells her yes but he had something to eat about an hour ago at Anita's. He is sure that he could force some down though Deirdree tells him not to force hiself to and he says he will.

Back at the flat above the corner shop, Geena's mum has returned to see how she is and Geena starts to shout and tells her that she is not happy as she had Karen round to apologise for setting Dev up. Dev is amazed that Gill would do a thing like that and Gill tells them both that she does not think they are suited. Geena tells her that her and Dev are getting Wed and that she is not invited to the wedding, Geena's mum seems upset as she walks out of the flat.

Back at streetcars, Vic tells Steve that he has had a busy day so he is going to take a break, Steve tells him he can't as he has had Hazel on the phone and she asked for him specilly and he agrees. When he goes to pick her up she tells him that he has lovely eyes and Vic is surprised and just asks where she wants to go as he takes her home she picks up one of his cards and tells him that 24 hours so she can get him day or night.

Back at Number 1, Ken is telling Deirdree about how the book is coming on at Antia's and that he is really interested in her life and she is enjoying doing it with him. Deirdree evencilly looses the head with Ken and tells him that she wishes he would be quiet about Anita as that is all he talks about and she is sick of it. Ken then asks her if she is sick of him andf she does not say anything so he walks out the room/

Gareth Chess

The episode opens with the love-birds, Geena and Dev, now sorted after the traumatic experience of Karen's trying to split them up. Kisses and cuddles all round, but Geena warns Dev that, if he's ever unfaithful to her, she'll take 'extreme measures'. Both profess their undying love for each other.

In the Barlow household, Deirdre is very cool towards Ken, who can't seem to come to terms with what Deirdre told him about the sad life she is leading with him. She tells him that she's just existing, not living. Ken does mention that the very mention of Dev seems to make Deirdre's eyes light up! Ken suggests that they ought to do more things together but, when that doesn't seem to work, he suggests that Deirdre goes to night school! Deirdre doesn't think much of that idea, and stomps off to her work... Blanche comes downstairs, but is warned by Ken not to comment!

In the Rovers back room, Geena is sitting at the table, wiping tears away. Eve comes in and pours them both another cuppa - time for Geena to tell her all that's been going on...

In Roy's Rolls, Gail wonders why Roy has got a 'light-box' on the counter. He tells her that he's suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and that the 'light-box', which he's made from an old drawer, should help him. Gail thinks that a doctor's advice would help better. Richard and Duggie discuss the figures for the renovation of the house which Richard has acquired. Too high, says Richard.

In the Rovers, Steve and Vik appear and are served by Geena. After all, as Steve says, Karen has apologised, so everything's alright, isn't it? Karen enters, and she again apologises to Geena, who 'thanks' her for reminding her of her mother's plot to spoil her relationship with Dev.

Gail's house. Richard is pleased to have a whole hour with Gail with the house to themselves. However, his mobile rings, and he has to go and meet Duggie in half an hour. Gail warns Richard of the botched job he did in the Health Centre. The pair have only half an hour - we wonder how they can fill that time in...

In the Rovers, Blanche advises her daughter, Deirdre, to seek counselling from Marriage Guidance to save their relationship. After all, Blanche hasn't given up hope of another man in her life... Karen and Steve are now reconciled, after Karen's silly so-called fling with Dev. Eve sits down with them and warns Karen never to try anything like that again, for she knows what happened. Richard and Duggie talk business, and eventually agree to becoming partners in the renovation of the house which Richard has recently acquired. Double whiskys are called for!

At Anita's house, Ken catches her doing some housework, but she then concentrates all her attention on Ken, who regales her with his domestic problems with Deirdre. Anita assures Ken that he's no 'boring old fool', as Deirdre may think, and she suggests a couple of dry sherries.

Back at the Rovers, Richard and Duggie are celebrating their new-found partnership. Why not have a meal on Sunday together? A foursome is agreed. Gill appears and tries to patch-up her relationship with her daughter, Geena, but to no avail. Eve speaks up for Geena against her Mum, who goes off in the huff while Geena and Eve share a hug.

Gill just happens to meet Steve and the luckless Karen just after her exit from the pub. In a rather heated 'exchange of views', Gill accuses Karen of going-back on their 'agreement' and a punch-up is avoided, just!

Chez Anita again. She and Ken have partaken of a few sherries, Anita assuring Ken that he is 'an attractive man, both mentally and physically'. Ken seems glad to discuss his relationship with Deirdre with Anita, while Anita tells him that he is a delight to know...

In the cafe, Richard tells Gail of the planned Sunday-night dinner. Gail should have no worries - he's well aware of what's what in his partnership with Duggie! Karen is surprised to hear that Steve plans a weekend break for them both in Leeds.

Back at the Barlow's. Deirdre and Blanche come home to an empty house. Ken is not there. Where can he be? After what Deirdre has told him of what she feels, will be be swinging from the bannisters? No. Both agree that a cup of tea is called for. Deirdre wonders if Ken is having a torrid affair, but Blanche thinks that this is extremely unlikely - it's Ken!!

Anita and Ken share their sherry, and their secrets, with each other. Cosy! Ken wonders why Anita doesn't have many admirers, but she tells the hapless Ken that she 'doesn't want desperate men' and that she wants 'what Deirdre's got'. Anita snuggles up to Ken and tries to kiss him, but Ken rejects this and hurries off home...

Iain McDougall

Last nights episode started in the Cafe with Karen telling steve about her plans to move away from the street, when Steve relises what Karen is meaning he gives her a funny look and she asks him why he is looking at her like that Steve tells her that it is a good flat they live in and it is handy for both their jobs he tells her to forget it, but Karen says she will not forget it till they are off the street and asks him if he likes people laughing at her. Over at the counter, Sam asks Toyah if she has told Les about Janice living in Sheffield Toyah tells him not yet as Les was on the early shift but she will tell him at lunchtime, Sam tells her he will give her moral support when she tells Les but Toyah tells him she would prefer to do it on her own and he is going to be late for work.

In the Corner shop, Richard pops in for some tissues asks Dev where Suntia and Deirdree are Dev tells him Deirdree is at another shop and Suntia has a bug and then Richard tells him that the insurance company still do not like him to breathe his germs over clients when they are signing their life policy and as they do like to pay out too soon either. Dev then tells him that he hears he has gone into business with Douggie Ferguson and Richard tells him yes that is right and Dev warns Richard to be careful as he feels that Douggie is in the pub league of business and Richard thanks him and goes out.

In the back of the Rovers, Eve appears and tells Shelly and Betty that they better get the tea inside them before they start and then Eve tells them about when the British started to drink coffee and if they had not they would still have an empire. Shelley then tells Eve that she sounds more like Fred and Eve is surprised to hear that but Shelly tells her it is quite normal. Shelley then tells both Betty and Eve that she wishes Peter would ask her to move in as she really wants to do so, Eve tells her she has practacaliy moved in and Shelley tells her that she has stayed over a few times and Betty asks her if she has dropped any hints and Shelley tells them that she does not want to seem pushy and she tells them that they are happy the way they are.

Back in the corner shop, Steve asks Dev where Suntia and Deirdree are Dev tells him Deirdree is at another shop and Santia has a bug and then Steve says lets hope it is nothing you said. Steve then bumps into Jason and tells him if he is going for a run too leave his mucky trainers out side the house as Steve has a buyer coming round to look at the house and Jason says our house, Steve tells him he has cleared with his mum and that not to give him grief as Jason is minor league compared to Karen.

Over at the building conversion on Crimere Street, Richard has popped in to see how things are progressing and 1 of the builders spots him and asks where his hard hat is and Richard tells him he is the boss he will take the risk. Douggie then comes running down the stairs and tells Richard that if he can go home and change into something a bit less formal then they will gove him a tour of it about 4ish and Richard warns Douggie he wants to see everything.

In the kabbin, Karen has come in for five 1st class stamps and Rita asks her if she would like Sticky Back or Lick and Stick, Karen is surprised at this and tells her that Lick and Stick will be fine as they are for Mr. Baldwin and it will keep him quiet. On her way out Karen remembers to Ask what day the property pages come out in the gazette and Rita tells her Thursday and asks her if she is thinking of moving, Karen tells her yes as people like her and Steve have bigger horizons than someone who has lived on the same street for all those years Rita says like me you mean. After Karen leaves, Peter arrives followed by Eve who tells him that Shelley's landlord is planning to throw her out as he feels he can get more from the homeless on the DSS, Peter tells her Shelley never mentioned it and he is surprised and Eve tells him not to say anything and Peter thanks her.

Back in the Cafe, Toyah brings les's lunch to his table and tells him she put extra chips on and he is happy, she then tel;ls him that she went to see Janice the other day and Les asks her if she is back from her sisters Toyah tells him she went to Sheffield to see her and she is not coming back. Les then says it is because if him and Toyah tells him that it is a mixture of things and she tells him not to worry he tells her she will be all alone and Toyah tells him she wants to start again and les understands.

Back in the Rovers, Betty tells Eve that she is no fan in living over the rush when their are plenty of good churches and registry offices around, but it does seem a shame when Shelley wants to move in with peter and he wont ask her Eve then tells her to watch this space and Betty says you have not been up to anything have you. Sam is buying a pint when Bobbi comes in and asks him what is wrong and Sam tells her it is Toyah then Vick arrives and Bobbi goes over to great him and tells him he is just in time to buy her a drink. Bobbi then takes a seat and Vick asks Steve if their have been any calls for him especially and Steve tells him no why and then Steve tells him that he is not sure if he can trust him with one of their cabs again as he got clamped. and Steve reminds him that he still has not told him how. Peter then arrives and asks Shelley if everything is all right and Shelley tells him yes and he tells her that he has been having a think and Shelley says you do look a bit tiered, Peter tells her a think about me and you and Shelley tells him it sounds serious and Peter asks her to move in and she accepts and Steve says to Vick that it looks like someone got lucky and Vic says so did he when he went to pick up Hazel at the hotel Steve then asks if Bobbi knows and Vick tells him no and Steve wants to know everything about what went on as it was in company time. Over at the other side of the bar, Betty tells Shelley that Peter must of asked her to move in and Shelley is surprised and asks her how she knows Betty tells her Eve told her and Shelly goes to see Eve.

Back in the backroom, Shelley tells Eve that she wanted a ward with her and that she had no right sticking her nose in to her and Peter's affairs, Eve tells her she thought hat is what she wanted but Shelley tells her that it now looks as though she is trying to get off with him Shelley asks eve what she said to Peter and Eve tells her that her landlord was throwing her out and she needed a place to live, Shelly is annoyed by this and storms out leaving Eve to think about her actions.

INTERVAL

Back in the Rovers bar, Steve asks Vick if Hazel is into cabbies and Vick tells him no and she is not a tart and that she is sophisticated and classy like he said Steve tells him all right, then Bobbi comes over and asks what they are talking about and Steve tells her that they are just waiting to be served but the service in the Abbey Hotel is faster and Bobbi looks surprised as Steve tells her he popped in for a quick drink. Shelley then comes back through and Peter asks her what it was all about and she tells him that Eve put him up to it and Peter tells her no and Shelly says she told him that she was getting chucked out of her digs, She then tells him that it is a lot of rubbish but Peter does not know what she is on about. Bobbi then goes to sit back down and Vick thanks Steve for putting his big foot in it again and Steve tells Vick that she probably has a husband and warns Vick to be careful. Shelley then tells peter that Eve made it all up but he can not understand why and then Eve comes through and Peter calls her over and she is annoyed as she thinks he is annoyed but Peter tells her to buy a drink and thanks her for asking Shelley to move in as he was going to but did not think she would say yes.

Back at the building conversion on Crmere Street, Douggie is showing Richard round and asks him if he is satisfied with everything he has seen and Richard tells Douggie that it looks more like a demolition site than a building site to him and Douggie says eggs and omelets and Richard says he supposes so and Douggie tells him that it is the beginning of a good partnership.

Back in the Rovers, Kevin is waiting at the bar when Dev comes in and orders a Brandy for himself and what ever Kevin is having he is surprised and then Dev tells him that there is a rattle and would he mind taking a look at it for him and Kevin tells him no problem as long as he can have a test drive and Dev tells him yes he can. Over in a booth, Douggie and Richard are discussing business and Douggie is telling Richard that the apartments have to be a good standard and they should reflect that in the marking, Richard tells him that he was going to ring up an estate agent and Douggie is not too pleased. Karen in listening in the next booth while Douggie goes on about their own leaflet and Richard tells him he has put a lot of thought into this. Karen then buts in and asks them what the flats are like and they are both surprised and tell her they are 1200000 each and they do not think she can afford them and she just tells them to let her know when the first is ready for viewing as her and Steve are planning on moving, Richard then tells Douggie that if marking is that easy who needs leiflets and then Dev asks if him and Kevin can join them and Douggie tells Richard that it is professionals they want like Dev and Kevin not a cabbie and his wife. Dev then tells Kevin that Douggie and Richard have gone into the apartment game and Kevin says it sounds a bit out of his league and Dev tells them that he is quite happy where he is.

Back in the Cafe, Sam pops in just as Toyah is putting the chairs up and asks her how she got on with telling Les at lunchtime about Janice and Toyah tells him that it was not bad and Sam says that is good, then he asks Toyah if she wants to go to the cinema tonight and she tells him that she is spending the evening in with Les and maybe another time.

Back at Douggie's flat, Kevin goes in and asks straight away where the cards are as Douggie turns the alarm off and then he is ready to play, Richard tells Douggie that he is not much of a gambler and Kevin tells him their is no difference.

Back in the Rovers, Karen tells Steve that Douggie's flats are perfect as they are not just flats but like luxury apartments, Steve tells her that a dolls house gets built better than one of Douggie's and Karen tells him they are nice then he ask how much they cost and Karen tells him that they sound like a bargain to her 120 grand. Steve then tells her that he runs a "Mini Cab firm not an international airline" so Steve tells her no way and Karen tells him it is what she wants and it will show people that they are made of good stuff instead of bad. Over at the bar, Sam is standing thinking when Vick comes in and asks if he wants another and Sam tells Vick he us miserable enough as it is and he does not think a hangover in the morning is going to make any difference, Vick asks him what is up and Sam tells him it is Toyah she is acting strangely.

Back at Douggie's, Dev asks him how things are going with Suntia and Douggie tells him she has made a new man of him, Dev then puts a 20 on the table and Richard says he does not know what Gail would say if she saw him doing this Kevin then asks him has she got him under her thumb all ready and Richard says no. Kevin then tells them that Molly would not mind him doing it as she knows he likes a night out with the lads and she knows how important it is. Douggie then says he knows what he means like being with a new women is like taking a spin in a brand new sports car and then Dev raises him a 20 and Douggie does the same and Richard is out and they are all out so Dev wins again. Richard then sees Douggie with a lot of money and tells him that it is a bad as sticking it under the mattress, Douggie tells him that what the tax man don't know want hurt him.

Back in The Rovers, Sam is still telling Vick about Toyah and how he always thought they had something and how right it felt. and he does not know what to do Vick tells him to dump her before she dumps him and all his problems will be solved and he thanks Vick.

Gareth Chess

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