Episode 4959 (31st December 2000)

Plot
New Year's Eve: David celebrates his 'official' birthday. Audrey is upset because this is the anniversary of Alf's death. Deirdre tells Ken she is not at all happy with Peter's behaviour. Danny tells Gail that he wants to ask Sally to marry him. Sarah tells Martin she is going to see Glen again and he seems fine about this. Dev gives Deirdre a bouquet of roses but is surprised by her cold response. Ken refuses to lie for Peter who then storms off. Danny catches David and his friends burning plastic toys and this marks an end to the birthday party. Glen comes round and Sarah officially introduces him to Bethany. Everyone in the Rovers wishes Natalie good luck and gives her a leaving gift. Glen tries to push things with Sarah. Emily and Norris have dinner with Anthony and Rita, Amanda turns up unannounced with Isabel, Anthony's wife. Danny proposes to Sally in the Rovers while everyone else bids farewell to Natalie. Natalie leaves in a taxi and doesn't look back.