Episode 6512 (14th March 2007)

Plot
Tracy returns from her pre-trial preparations with her barrister furious that he's interrogated her about the murder and won't tell her exactly what to say in court. As Tracy moans to her mother about the barrister warning her not to 'perform' in court, Deirdre's doubts about Tracy's story intensify and she decides to confide her fears in Ken.

Meanwhile, at Underworld, Liam and Carla are anxious that they still haven't heard from Paul. In a bid to get him to return Liam leaves a message on his answer phone telling him that he's told Carla about his involvement in Dean's death, but as time goes on Carla becomes more and more concerned that Paul's disappearance might be more serious than they realise.

Over in the Rovers, Liz is disappointed when Vernon rejects her offer of a romantic meal. So when Derek makes a surprise visit to the pub she's flattered and agrees to let him take her out for a drink that evening. Liz gets all dolled up for her date with the charming delivery man, but just as they're about to leave Vernon unexpectedly arrives back to take her out. Poor Derek is left feeling deflated as Liz instantly drops him to go out with Vernon.

Also, Peter tries his hardest to win over Maria.

Regular cast

 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Joanne Jackson - Zaraah Abrahams
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Wiki Dankowska - Wanda Opalinska
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Molly Compton - Vicky Binns
 * Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson

Guest cast

 * Jayne Simon - Julia Marsen
 * Mark Sinclair - Simon Kunz
 * Derek - David Hounslow