Episode 4771 (16th February 2000)

Plot
Linda decides to throw Mike a birthday party to prove she's as good a hostess as Alma. Ken struggles to finance the publication of his history of Weatherfield. He considers sponsorship and giving some proceeds to charity. A customer, Mrs Mawdsley, tells Fred she's a professional masseur and offers her services to him. Gail is concerned, thinking Sarah has stopped eating altogether. Mark is shocked when Leanne tells him about her coke habit. He respects her for moving on with her life. Linda goes all out to impress Mike's friends at his party. Ken celebrates when Freschos are interested in sponsoring his book. Mark grows tired of Clare Machin and takes Leanne to Mike's party, annoying him. Martin assures Rebecca that sex with Gail means nothing to him but she feels she can't carry on as she loves him too much to share him.