Episode 7213 (20th November 2009)

Plot
As Helen and Barry arrive on the Street, Michelle explains to her parents that Liam had an affair with Carla and that Tony ultimately had him killed out of revenge.

Maria's mortified when Helen then accuses her of sleeping with Tony to exact her revenge on Carla and Liam. Deeply hurt, Maria takes baby Liam out for a walk but when she doesn't return home, the Connors begin to worry. They eventually track her down to Liam's grave where Maria, on the verge of a breakdown, decides that Liam is better off without her and runs off.

Fearing that there's no way out, a desperate Joe is forced to come clean about his enormous debts to Gail. However, he doesn't go as far as revealing that a loan shark is involved. In a state of shock, Gail walks out. When she returns after taking some time to think about it, she tells him that they can pay his debts by selling No.8.

As George and Eve leave the Barlows' tea party, George is short with Peter and Leanne after hearing about their dodgy pasts. Peter's hardly surprised but when George then calls at the betting shop apologising with flowers and gifts, he's bemused.

Steve and Dev are gutted to learn that their guest memberships at the golf club have expired. When the secretary then reveals that there's one full membership available, they agree to play a deciding round to determine who wins it.

And when Eileen reveals the surprise limo ride she's organised for Jesse's birthday, she's less than impressed to hear that he always spends his big day with his parents.

Regular cast

 * Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Joe McIntyre - Reece Dinsdale
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Jesse Chadwick - John Thomson
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment

Guest cast

 * Helen Connor - Dearbhla Molloy
 * Barry Connor - Frank Grimes
 * George - Anthony Valentine
 * Eve - Sabina Franklyn
 * Club Secretary - Gordon Kane