Episode 6555 (14th May 2007)

Plot
Out of work and with his relationship on the rocks, Kirk's bereft. Admitting he feels a failure he knows he has to make a big gesture if he's to convince Fiz he's serious about their future. But as Kirk borrows money from Tyrone to hatch his plan Fiz has turned her attentions elsewhere. Meeting up with John for lunch she's flattered and touched when he tells her she'd make a great classroom assistant. Mistaking his encouragement as a come on, Fiz tries to kiss him.

When Violet and Liz catch Steve and Michelle snogging in the back room word's soon out about their blossoming relationship. But Liz isn't happy, reckoning it will only end in tears, and as the couple try to plan a night alone she stubbornly refuses to babysit. It's not the start they were hoping for but nothing can dampen Steve's spirits.

Elsewhere, Blanche is pleased when Ken arrives back at the Barlows', but when he confirms he's only come to collect some more things Blanche knows it's up to her to convince him to stay and talk to Deirdre.

As Leanne spends the day with Carla she's chuffed to be in with the in crowd. But Carla warns her not to expect the other Connors to welcome her into the fold so quickly. Leanne's undeterred however, this is the lifestyle she craves, and she'll fight to achieve it.

Regular cast

 * Cilla Battersby-Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Paul Connor - Sean Gallagher
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * John Stape - Graeme Hawley
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver

Guest cast
None