Episode 6547 (2nd May 2007)

Plot
At the Barlows', Ken attempts to cook a conciliatory breakfast but Deirdre's in a foul mood, and when he then suggests they go away on holiday it's all too much for Deirdre. Heading for the door Ken suddenly warns her that if she walks away again he won't be there when she gets back. Ignoring him Deirdre leaves and Ken is left reeling as Blanche reiterates that he needs to stand up to her. Reminded of his threat Ken comes to a decision.

There's another marriage in crisis at the Connors' as Carla tries to convince Ryan that she and Paul have just had a stupid row. But Paul's taken her break in confidence hard and pulls another one of his disappearing acts leaving the family fearing for his safety.

Elsewhere, Gail and Claire aren't happy about Darryl living in the Mortons' huge garden shed, especially when Claire spots him walking around in his pants. Resolving to have it out with Jerry Claire makes her move.

Meanwhile, over at the Rovers Violet's gutted when the day passes and she hasn't heard from Gary. Michelle's friends urge her not to miss her chance again with Steve, and Liz gives Vernon the green light to go touring with his band. While the cat's away the mouse will play…with Derek!

Regular cast

 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Paul Connor - Sean Gallagher
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Doreen Fenwick - Barbara Young
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton

Guest cast
None