Episode 5980 (13th March 2005)

Plot
Martin is exhausted after his night in the cells and struggles to deal with his situation. The police are guarded towards him and as they continue their questioning he knows they are convinced that he is guilty. Feeling that he has no way out he is in defeatist mood and tells Audrey and David that his future looks bleak. David is furious at his downbeat attitude and does his best to convince him that his fate is not yet sealed.

Katy and Angela continue to lead a double life as they try to hide their murderous secret. Angela persists in trying to poison Katy against Martin, insisting that he was the reason behind what she did. Katy appears to have taken in what her mum has said and when Gail calls round to defend Martin she claims to be convinced of his guilt, much to Angela’s relief. Katy continues to keep up the pretence when questioned by the police about Martin’s behaviour.

Following Ray’s arrival in Weatherfield, things remain difficult between Ken and Deirdre. Tracy agrees with her dad that Ray is unwelcome but she is surprised at how strongly he feels. Showing a softer side, Tracy thanks Ken for being a proper dad to her and tries to reassure him that Ray being around won’t affect their relationship. Ken is touched but remains fearful that Deirdre won’t be able to demonstrate the same commitment.

After receiving a postcard from Yana, Cilla decides that she and Les need a holiday – minus Chesney! Unable to palm him off with Fiz she turns on the waterworks for Roy who inadvertently agrees to baby-sit while Cilla goes off to de-stress! Les is delighted at the prospect of a week in the sun and when a distracted Steve agrees to give him time off work he’s all set to go.

Elsewhere, Fred is disappointed at how little people have contributed to Tommy’s collection.

Regular cast

 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Cilla Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
 * Angela Harris - Kathryn Hunt
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Scooter - Sushil Chudasama
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson

Guest cast

 * DI Pinnock - Philip Martin Brown
 * Family Liaison Officer - Lisa George