Episode 6698 (2nd December 2007)

Plot
Liz is stunned when Steve reveals that Jim’s been released from prison. She’s anxious that he's going to ruin the wedding and despite Steve's assurances that his dad has changed and has even promised to stay away from the pub, she's not convinced. As they arrive back on the street, Liz is horrified to find Jim about to enter the Rovers. Steve's furious with him and it’s clear that Liz is shaken.

Liam’s been playing detective and paid a visit to Tony’s house, but despite his lack of success he’s determined to keep digging for dirt on him.

Meanwhile, Maria’s worried about Liam’s equivocal reaction to her pregnancy news and sensing that he’s not keen on having a child with her, she tells him she doesn't want to have a baby with someone who doesn't want it and is going to have an abortion. Liam agrees but Maria is clearly doubtful.

It’s Doreen’s decision day and she's shocked when Norris approaches her in the pub to tell her that he’s withdrawing his offer and doesn't want to get married. However, later as everyone waits to hear her decision, Doreen drops the bombshell that she's changed her mind and doesn't want to get married after all.

Elsewhere, Ryan sees the car that’s been following him outside the pub and Violet reveals to Jamie that she lied about the loan. He's angry and asserts they must pay Sean back as soon as they can.

Regular cast

 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Amy Barlow - Amber Chadwick
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Doreen Fenwick - Barbara Young
 * Marcus Dent - Charlie Condou
 * Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
 * Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson

Guest cast

 * Luigi - Chris Hannon
 * Ivor Priestley - Paul Copley
 * George Trench - Keith Barron