Episode 5885 (8th November 2004)

Plot
Steve tells Karen he needs the answer for a bet in the pub, she answers correctly. The 'McDonald-Barlows' are ecstatic.

Blanche, Deirdre, Ken, Liz and Tracy discuss how to split the winnings. Steve says they can have his share as long as Karen doesn't find out. Steve makes Tracy promise on Amy's life she won't tell Karen. Steve can't open his bedroom door and is persuaded by Tracy to call reception from her room. Steve's uncomfortable but agrees and they sit down to chat in Tracy's room. He's tempted when Tracy suggests spending the night together but he leaves. He double checks that Tracy won't tell Karen about the quiz.

Jack's avoiding Vera in the Weatherfield Arms. He bumps into Ron Hepplewhite who suggests there's a way Jack can get back into the Pigeon Fanciers Association without Vera knowing. Jack's intrigued.

Meanwhile, Sally's uncomfortable at the Davenport's when everyone is dressed casually, she finds it difficult to join in conversation with the other ladies. Kevin gets on well with the men and is soon enjoying himself. Sally relaxed later in the party and when her and Kevin arrive home they are in a good mood. She suggests that they could be the Davenport's one day, but Kevin says he is happy as the Websters. Sally is disappointed and storms to bed. Kevin wonders what he did wrong.

Elsewhere, Janice and Patrick's date is a disaster and Janice goes home disgusted with being messed around all night. She tells Patrick to forget it.

Regular cast

 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Patrick Tussel - Trevor Dwyer-Lynch

Guest cast

 * Presenter - Michael Fenton Stevens
 * Ron Hepplewhite - Gordon Langford-Rowe
 * Anna Banner - Sally Giles
 * Justine Davenport - Sophie James
 * Ian Davenport - Philip Bretherton