Episode 5301 (10th July 2002)

Plot
Blanche tells Deirdre that Archie has finished with her. She sobs her heart out. Rita offers Sally two weeks work at the Kabin filling in for Norris while he's at the Commonwealth Games. Sally says it's the best birthday present possible. Audrey realises that her working for Archie hasn't affected her business. Richard tells Rita and Audrey that he's helping Nick out with his air fare. Deirdre tells Archie how upset Blanche is at their splitting up but he won't change his mind. Deirdre and Ken leave for London to see Tracy. Betty visits again. She says she's sold her house. Kevin plans a birthday surprise for the following day for Sally. Rita tells Richard she'd like some financial advice regarding her savings. Doreen finally admits to Maxine and Ashley that she's left Derek and doesn't want to go back. Blanche talks to Betty about feeling old. Betty admits to Blanche that she hasn't any friends in Wimbledon and spends her time doing Caroline's cleaning. Todd is depressed. He misses Sarah and doesn't know what he wants from life any more. Peter and Shelley call on Blanche. As Blanche goes to open the door she trips, falls down the stairs and bangs her head. Fred feels that Lillian Spencer and her family are taking over, however he needn't worry as Lillian gets a phone call offering her a better job in Marple. Lillian and her children pack up and leave.

Regular cast

 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Archie Shuttleworth - Roy Hudd
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Doreen Heavey - Prunella Gee
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Maxine Peacock - Tracy Shaw
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay

Guest cast

 * Lillian Spencer - Maureen Lipman
 * Tim Spencer - Jonathan Wright
 * Danielle Spencer - Kelly Wenham