Episode 5429 (27th January 2003)

Plot
Richard manages to re-gain his self-control and simply makes a nice speech about supporting Ashley in his time of need. Audrey is frustrated - she was convinced that he was about to confess to Maxine's murder. Ade is frustrated that his own father doesn't believe him. He takes his frustration out on Ken and tells him he doesn't want to see him again. Maxine's burial takes place at the cemetery. Whilst the Vicar is committing Maxine's body to the ground Audrey suddenly flips and shouts across the grave calling Richard a murderer and saying that he killed Maxine. Archie calms her down. The funeral tea takes place in the Rovers. Ashley insists that Richard and Gail attend. He assures Richard that no one believes Audrey and her extraordinary accusations. Norris has to grovel to Les to let him move back in and share with Kirk again. Les is easily persuaded when Norris offer a full week's rent up front. Everyone congratulates Richard for his wonderful speech about Maxine. Audrey can't bear to watch Maxine's killer being hailed the hero of the hour.

Guest cast

 * Beryl Peacock - Anny Tobin
 * Derek Heavey - Richard Albrecht
 * Vicar - Tony Broughton
 * Aidan Critchley - Dean Ashton
 * Bob Critchley - Glenn Cunningham