Episode 5217 (19th February 2002)

Plot
Downhearted Les says goodbye to Toyah as she leaves. Maria upsets Jason by saying that she's got no time for him. He gets even more upset when he finds her talking to Sam. Gail admonishes Sarah over the Ramsden incident. Richard's lenient approach leads to Gail letting her and Candice off. Candice still has the keys to the house and invites Todd round. They argue and Todd leaves. Candice then entices Jason in and they get drunk. Dev congratulates Ken on his new job but Deirdre remains unconvinced. Karen asks Bobbi about Vik's birthday arrangements. Bobbi feels as though he's not showing any interest. Karen consoles her. Vik cleans his flat as he's expecting Hazel round. She stays for an hour and then leaves saying that she wants to take things slowly. Les gets dressed up in his fake snakeskin jacket in preparation for a night on the town. He is going to enjoy his bachelor lifestyle. Jason initiates sleeping with Candice. As they dress, Todd calls round to see Candice. He catches Jason and realises what's gone on. Gail, Richard and Sarah hear shouting and go out to investigate. They find Todd, Jason and Candice arguing. Todd hits Jason and says he doesn't want to speak to either of them ever again.

Regular cast

 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Sam Kingston - Scott Wright
 * Jason Grimshasw - Ryan Thomas
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Bobbi Lewis - Naomi Ryan
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Curly Watts - Kevin Kennedy
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay

Guest cast

 * Hazel Wilding - Kazia Pelka