Episode 4871 (9th August 2000)

Plot
Deirdre is bitter that she's left a job she enjoyed. Debs, Duggie and Vinny support Natalie at Jez's trial. Edna feels bad when she hears that Deirdre has lost her job over the article. Rita refuses to have anything to do with Anthony, seeing him as a womaniser. Natalie gives evidence and is made to look foolish as the defence make her admit she has no evidence against Jez. Ken talks to Toyah's boss, Paul Beck, and gets her job back for her. She is pleased he enjoyed her interview. Natalie is upset when the court hears that the bat that killed Tony was found in Jez's house. Jez swears on oath he didn't kill Tony. Anthony begs Rita for another chance, saying his wife is in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimer's. She accuses him of writing his wife off. Les plans to steal trolleys from Freschos and sell them back to Curly.

Guest cast

 * Paul Beck - Paul Hawkyard
 * Anthony Stephens - John Quayle
 * Jason Ross - Andy Devine
 * Mr Marriot - Nicholas Gecks
 * Ms Deakin - Eileen Battye
 * Judge - Davyd Harries
 * Forensic Expert - Tim Wylton