Episode 6554 (13th May 2007)

Plot
When Violet tells Michelle she's seen Steve writing a large cheque to Paul she decides it's time to let him in on a family secret. Arriving at the golf club she takes him over to the trophy cabinet where Paul's name is everywhere - he's 4 times club champion. Embarrassed at being taken for a fool, but chuffed Michelle's finally blown the whistle on her brother, Steve decides to bite the bullet and ask Michelle why she helped him. Admitting she cares what happens to him the couple move in for a kiss.

Deirdre's in despair after her run in with Denise. Knowing she's played right into her hands Blanche rubs salt into the wounds as she predicts Ken will be moving in there now and paying for everything for Denise and Daniel. Ken meanwhile is moving his things over and confirms he won't be contacting Deirdre until she's calmed down and offered Denise an apology.

Elsewhere, while the Battersbys enjoy a family outing to see Chesney's school play, Fiz enjoys spending some more time in John's company which doesn't go unnoticed by Maria.

As a blissfully happy Leanne enjoys another date with Liam, and organises a shopping trip with Carla, Janice warns her not to blow what she's got with the Connors.

And Violet's excited when Gary texts to arrange a second date.

Regular cast

 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Denise Osbourne - Denise Black
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Cilla Battersby-Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * John Stape - Graeme Hawley
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Joshua Peacock - Benjamin Beresford
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Paul Connor - Sean Gallagher

Guest cast

 * Daniel Osbourne - Dominic Holmes