Episode 9661 (7th January 2019)

Plot
Gina is saved by a knock at the door from Tim, who followed Duncan home from the solicitors. Jenny explains to Liz what really happened on Christmas Day, insisting that she didn't realise she'd hurt anyone. Liz doesn't believe her and thinks she was after revenge on her for sleeping with Johnny. She tells her she and Johnny deserve each other. Tim appeals to Duncan to do the right thing and confess. Duncan maintains that Sally is guilty. For once, Tim turns the other cheek. Once he's gone, Duncan goes outside to use a payphone. Gina shadows him and presses redial after he vacates the booth to find out who he called. Chesney decides to forget about Gemma after her strongly-worded rejection. Brian starts his search for a new career by interviewing for assistant manager (trainee) at Freshcos. Emma tackles Gemma about her "kiss" with Chesney. Gemma tells her she's got the wrong end of the stick and Chesney wants her. David is landed with Sarah, Gary and Harry but Bethany arranges to live with Maria and Emma. Jenny lets Johnny know that Liz has sussed out the truth but says she's happy about as he's in the clear now. Johnny can't believe her stupidity. Paul asks Billy out. Billy agrees as long as it's not at the Rovers. Paul surprises him by kissing him passionately. Billy reciprocates. Imran starts to worry as Gina hasn't returned. Chesney asks Emma to meet him at the Community Garden and is pleased when she makes the appointment. Gemma sees them share their first kiss. Brian doesn't get the Freshco job as he's overqualified. Cathy doesn't want him to leave teaching. Gina makes it back to the Rovers where she tells Tim, Sophie and Imran that Duncan was calling his still-living wife May who is living it up in Costa Rica. They wonder if it's enough grounds for Sally's appeal.

Regular cast

 * Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
 * Gina Seddon - Connie Hyde
 * Bethany Platt - Lucy Fallon
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Shona Ramsey - Julia Goulding
 * Gary Windass - Mikey North
 * Cathy Matthews - Melanie Hill
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Brian Packham - Peter Gunn
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Johnny Connor - Richard Hawley
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment


 * Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Tim Metcalfe - Joe Duttine
 * Gemma Winter - Dolly-Rose Campbell
 * Jenny Connor - Sally Ann Matthews
 * Emma Brooker - Alexandra Mardell
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Lily Platt - Brooke Malonie
 * Max Turner - Harry McDermott

Guest cast

 * Duncan Radfield - Nicholas Gleaves
 * Paul Foreman - Peter Ash

Places

 * Rovers Return Inn - Public and back room
 * 8 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
 * Rosamund Street
 * Victoria Street
 * 15a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
 * Prima Doner
 * Gary Windass Construction
 * Community Garden
 * Duncan Radfield's flat and surrounding area