Episode 6722 (2nd January 2008)

Plot
While Liz and Vernon excitedly prepare for their honeymoon in Nashville, Steve confronts a remorseful Jim about yesterday’s shenanigans. Despite Jim’s apologies Steve has decided he’s put his neck on the line for his dad for the last time and tells him it’s time to move on. Jim knows after assaulting Vernon he’s only one step from prison and accepts Steve’s order and after saying goodbye to Amy, he leaves, banished for good.

Lloyd arrives to take the newlyweds to the airport and reveals he’s gutted that he missed the wedding after being told it was called off. Vernon laughs but Liz’s silence tells him it’s true and he walks back inside claiming there’s no point in going on a honeymoon as his marriage is a sham. Liz is convinced she’s blown it.

Liam and Maria are blissfully in love and busy looking for hotels to stay at in the Lake District for their mini-break with Ozzy. When they finally choose a country retreat Liam spontaneously decides to whisk his fiancée away that night. Carla is clearly jealous when she discovers they’re taking a trip, but as they leave Manchester set for a romantic weekend he seems genuinely contented with his family unit and promises not to mention a word about Carla for the rest of the holiday.

Meanwhile, Fiz is touched when Chesney comforts her with his reassurances that he’ll always be there for her.

Elsewhere, Tyrone and Kirk try and cheer up Jason who is lost without Sarah.

Regular cast

 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Liz Tomlin - Beverley Callard
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Amy Barlow - Amber Chadwick
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment

Guest cast

 * Jim McDonald - Charles Lawson