Episode 7293 (12th March 2010)

Plot
As the police search for Simon begins in Blackpool, a frantic Peter and Leanne arrive. George is shame-faced by what's happened but Peter manages to control his anger as he's much more concerned about finding his son.

The search for Simon mounts and everyone begins to panic when they hear that there have been no reported sightings. The police issue flyers featuring Simon's photograph, while a desperate Peter, George and Ken scour the streets as night falls.

Meanwhile, the police are still suspicious about Gail and when a couple come forward claiming they witnessed Joe and Gail's final row, the detectives wonder whether they've just found the final piece of the jigsaw.

As the police interview their new Lake District witnesses, they're surprised to hear that Gail was on the boat with Joe, contrary to what she told them. Armed with the latest information, Glynn and Carr return to the street to question Gail, who insists that she disembarked the boat before Joe sailed away alone. It's clear, though, that their suspicions are growing - as are Tina's.

Gail tries to defend herself but Tina's had enough of Gail's lies and orders her to stay away from Joe's funeral.

As Carla enjoys her date with Trevor, Kelly lets Nick into the factory to go through the Underworld accounts. Armed with the figures he needs, Nick heads to The Rovers where he surprises Carla with a tempting business offer. Carla agrees to give it some thought.

Elsewhere, John confides in Fiz about his job interview. But how will she react when she discovers that he didn't declare his criminal record and was offered the job?

Regular cast

 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Molly Dobbs - Vicky Binns
 * Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
 * John Stape - Graeme Hawley
 * Carla Connor - Alison King (Credited as Carla Gordon)
 * Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Gail McIntyre - Helen Worth
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
 * Pam Hobsworth - Kate Anthony

Guest cast

 * George Wilson - Anthony Valentine
 * Eve Wilson - Sabina Franklyn
 * DC Glynn - Phil Rowson
 * DS Carr - Joe Duttine
 * Mark Kenworthy - Jason Furnival
 * Jane Kenworthy - Annie Fitzmaurice
 * Trevor Dean - Steve Jackson
 * PC (Episode 7293)PC - James Sarsfield
 * Police Search Advisor - Claire Bleasdale
 * Dad - Marvyn Dickinson