Episode 3268 (21st August 1991)

Plot
Curly asks Angie to design the Bettabuys float for the Weatherfield Carnival. Phyllis is upset to hear Des has left Steph. Steph tells Simon Beatty that Des knows about them. She is thrilled when he tells her to move into his flat but feels she can't leave without seeing Des. The Johnson's tell Alec they haven't thought about having Vicky living with them. They tell Alec they're willing to help but aren't keen to take her on. Des contacts Steph and asks her to meet him. Vicky discovers the Johnson's have visited in her absence and is furious. She tells them she doesn't want them or the Rovers. Steph finds Des drunk with the boat. When she tells him they are definitely finished he sets light to the boat as a symbolic gesture.

Guest cast

 * Simon Beatty - Peter Gowan
 * Leonard Johnson - Terence Skelton
 * Annabelle Johnson - Philippa Howell