Episode 5147 (5th November 2001)

Plot
Richard persuades Gail to have a bonfire party. Candice copies Sarah's homework, as she was busy working in the factory last night. Helen Cooper pulls up outside Underworld, Mike is pleased to she her. Eve sees them and is not amused. As Gail invites people in the Rovers to the party, Les tells Richard he knows a mate who has some cheap fireworks. Vera goes to see Jo Doyle who says he will take on Terry's case. Vera says money is not a problem. Mike and Helen walk into the Rovers laughing just as Jimmy and Eve are discussing the fact that Mike was not picked out on the identity parade. Eve shouts at Mike saying he won't get way with it. Helen is not impressed and gets up and leaves. The party is a washout as the fireworks Les bought are damp. Matt and Charlie save the day by offering to share theirs and have a joint party. Later at the party Ashley comments that he loves watching kid's faces and by this time they have their own to take to bonfire parties. Matt and Maxine's eyes meet. David and Simon Green take the last firework and Simon suggests putting it through someone's letterbox. Dennis offers to get Eileen a coat but ends up going to see Janice in the factory. They end up on in a passionate clinch on the floor. As Janice and Dennis are semi-clothed a lit firework comes through the letterbox. With the factory alight, a crowd gathers outside. Dennis and Janice emerge covered in smoke stains after Dennis manages to put the fire out. Gail asks David if he did it but he produces his firework which is unused. Mike glances up and spots Jimmy who winks at him.

Regular cast

 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O’Brien
 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Matt Ramsden - Stephen Beckett
 * Charlie Ramsden - Clare McGlinn
 * Candice Stowe - Nikki Sanderson
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Eve Elliott - Melanie Kilburn
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Dennis Stringer - Charles Dale
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Maxine Peacock - Tracy Shaw

Guest cast

 * Simon Green - Lee Battle
 * Helen Cooper - Deborah Chad
 * Jimmy Sykes - Danny Cunningham
 * Luke Ashton - John O'Neill
 * Jo Doyle - Neve Taylor