Episode 6851 (2nd July 2008)

Plot
Tony has given Rita food for thought but Norris can't believe she is even considering selling the business. He points out that it is at the heart of the community. Meanwhile Rita has started exploring retirement plans – even looking at properties abroad. It looks like Tony may have got his way despite Norris's attempts to put a block on the sale.

Sally is still furious with the Peacocks and tells Kevin to ask them to leave. However Claire and Ashley know they have outstayed their welcome and have already packed their bags.

Ken compliments Becky on how well she did at the Rovers but Roy is still not happy with her for taking the job. Jason meanwhile takes the opportunity to explain why things went wrong for them before and it isn't long before they are snogging outside the builder's yard – much to Roy's dismay.

Liz is feeling guilty about dumping Vernon but tells Michelle she knows she has done the right thing. Keen to get away for a while she plans a holiday and makes it very clear to Harry Mason that she hasn't finished with Vernon just to jump straight into bed with him.

Regular cast

 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Vernon Tomlin - Ian Reddington
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Marcus Dent - Charlie Condou
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Harry Mason - Jack Ellis
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas

Guest cast

 * Clarissa Mason - Alexandra Boyd

Ratings

 * Uk broadcast - 7.0m viewers (34% audience share).