Episode 7046 (3rd April 2009)

Plot
Ken goes back to the barge and begs Martha to talk to him. But he gets no answer as she sits alone and hurt. With no option but to walk away, Ken's downbeat as he returns to the Cobbles. He reveals to Ted how his relationship with Martha is over and how sad he feels, while Ted assures him that what's happened is for the best. As Peter returns home, Ken tries to focus on his family, promising his son that he'll be there to support him.

Chesney admits to Fiz that he hates school because he's being bullied by Kenzie. Fiz watches as Kenzie and his mates jump on Chesney. A furious Fiz grabs Kenzie by the scruff of his neck and Mr. Griffin calls them into his office. Fiz can't understand why Mr. Griffin refuses to believe Kenzie is a bully until he admits that he's seeing Kenzie’s mum. In a fit of rage Fiz announces that Chesney is leaving school and will be home tutored from now on. But back at home, Fiz regrets her hasty decision, wondering how on earth she's going to educate Chesney.

Kirk shocks Julie when he finishes with her. He explains how he's worked out that she doesn't love him any more and thinks he can do better. As he claims she bosses him around and never takes his ambitions seriously, Julie can't deny it. Stunned to be the one who's been dumped, Julie packs her things and leaves. On the outside, Kirk's in control but on the inside, he's heartbroken.

Mary takes Norris for a drink and tells him that her mother has died. Norris, however, is taken aback when Mary reveals that she's relieved she's died.

And Graeme reckons Joshua could be a very talented footballer. He suggests to Claire and Ashley that they enrol him for the Under 7s team.

Regular cast

 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Colin Grimshaw - Edward de Souza
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Poppy Morales - Sophiya Haque
 * Ted Page - Michael Byrne
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Graeme Proctor - Craig Gazey
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne

Guest cast

 * Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
 * Kenzie Judd - Jack Cooper
 * Mr Griffin - Roger Morlidge