Episode 6522 (28th March 2007)

Plot
Tracy is stunned to hear that Deirdre has decided not to lie for her in court and even more appalled that Ken wants her to tell the truth. Refusing to accept defeat Tracy tries to manipulate her into changing her mind.

The trial continues and as Tracy is called to the witness stand, she tries to get the jury’s sympathy by crying as she relives events of the fateful night whilst Ken watches disapprovingly. However, the tables seem to turn when the prosecutors bring up the forensic expert’s revelations and ask Tracy to pick up the murder weapon with her injured hand which she is unable to do.

A nervous Claire then takes the stand fighting Tracy’s corner but again the prosecution bring her down by bringing up her recent medical history and the fact she was sectioned, implying effects on her judgment. A dissatisfied and desperate Tracy continues to manipulate her mother into testifying and it almost looks as if her scheming ways are working.

Janice is still trying to look out for her step-daughter Leanne as she takes in her schedule of clients for the day. Sporting an expensive bag, Leanne causes a stir with Janice’s workmates who are impressed by her new found wealth but problems arise when Janice sets out to return the bag to Leanne, who is with a client. Also at the factory, Carla plants the idea of getting in more foreign workers as staffing continues to be a problem; Liam seems reluctant, for now.

Elsewhere, Jerry Morton is helping Kayleigh with the move back to her mum’s hoping that she will reconsider. There is a lot of tension between Jerry and Teresa as he drops his daughter off and Teresa demands money for her upkeep, claiming she can’t afford to keep her.

Regular cast

 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Adam Barlow - Sam Robertson
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Kayleigh Morton - Jessica Barden
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Mel Morton - Emma Edmondson
 * Teresa Bryant - Karen Henthorn
 * Amy Barlow - Amber Chadwick

Guest cast

 * Jayne Simon - Julia Marsen
 * Mark Sinclair - Simon Kunz
 * Usher - Mike Neary
 * Judge Alderman - Sarah Roache
 * Prosecuting Advocate - Victoria Carling
 * Neil - Peter Rylands