Episode 7243 (1st January 2010)

Plot
Becky's feeling the pressure of Steve's desires to have another child and confides in Roy and Hayley about her marriage problems. Becky's convinced that she's not fit to bring her own child into the world and no one can convince her otherwise.

Steve, meanwhile, is left feeling helpless when Becky announces that she's sleeping on the sofa.

Meanwhile, Audrey's nervous as she prepares for her evening with Lewis. He's charming from the moment he turns up and as the evening goes on, Audrey almost forgets that he's a paid escort. He manages to lift her spirits to such an extent that on the way home, she calls in at Joe and Gail's and offers to pay for their honeymoon.

Dev realises that he wants to get back with Sunita and become a real family again with the kids. He makes a New Year's resolution to make it happen.

Elsewhere, Liz is fed up working all hours while Steve is out gallivanting with Lloyd.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Molly Dobbs - Vicky Binns
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Pam Hobsworth - Kate Anthony
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh

Guest cast

 * Lewis Archer - Nigel Havers