Episode 7159 (11th September 2009)

Plot
Peter agrees that Simon can hold a funeral for his rabbit Leanne. Hearing about his pet's death, Sophie suggests that they bury the rabbit in the back garden of number four so that Simon can visit the grave. Simon makes a heartfelt speech at the funeral and seeing how upset he is, Peter tells him that he's taking him on a little trip to cheer him up.

As they arrive at an Italian restaurant in Leeds, a waitress heads over to take their order - it's Leanne.

Steve and Becky are left reeling following their surprise at the police station. But as Steve makes some decisions about their marriage, Hooch drives up outside the Rovers and orders Steve to get into his car. As Steve climbs in, Hooch drives off.

Darryl's put out when Amber's friend Mitch shares a cab to a party with them. He's even more upset to hear that Mitch is going to the same university as Amber. Darryl accuses Amber of fancying Mitch but she denies it and after a blazing row, she heads to the party without him.

Elsewhere, Jesse auditions potential assistants for his act. It's not going too well until Julie volunteers her services.

Regular cast

 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Jesse Chadwick - John Thomson
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Darryl Morton - Jonny Dixon
 * Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Teresa Bryant - Karen Henthorn
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson

Guest cast

 * Mitch - Marcquelle Ward
 * Halley - Sarah Counsell
 * DC Hooch - Dominic Carter
 * Waitress - Natalie Blades