Episode 7310 (5th April 2010)

Plot
As Rita talks to Emily, Audrey bursts into her flat and begins berating her for her betrayal. Not wanting to wash their dirty linen in public, Rita asks Emily to leave.

With Emily out of the way, Audrey lays into Rita and lambastes her for 'having an affair' with Lewis. However, when Rita points out that Lewis is a paid escort, the reality of the situation hits home for Audrey. Their argument continues as Audrey lashes out, raking over Rita's past history with men. In the end, Audrey pushes Rita too far and when she bites back, Audrey slaps her.

Meanwhile, Steve and Becky's adoption plan begins to take shape. Becky and Steve research adoption online and Becky admits that she'd love to give a girl like her a chance in life. With that, they agree to attend an 'Introduction to Adoption' meeting the following week.

Peter starts to reflect about Leanne. When Ken plans an anniversary do for Deirdre in the Rovers, it gets Peter thinking about Leanne and his family life.

Elsewhere, Trev agrees to a date with Carla and forgets about his plans with Janice, and Sophie arranges a meeting for Ryan and Sian.

Regular cast

 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Sian Powers - Sacha Parkinson

Guest cast

 * Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
 * Trevor Dean - Steve Jackson