Episode 6081 (29th July 2005)

Plot
Tracy tries to convince Roy and Hayley that Steve abducted Amy. Eileen lectures Steve on how to deal with Tracy insisting he mustn't let her wind him up. The police call on Steve and tell him they're dropping the charges against him. Delighted Steve tells Tracy the news and she should worry that they might prosecute her for wasting police time. Steve promises Tracy he's going to fight dirtier than she could ever imagine. Tracy's seriously worried.

Scooter appears in court. Gail is a character witness. The magistrate finds him guilty, fines him £100 and gives him community service. Scooter tells Sarah how he enjoyed being in court and speaking his mind. He tries "speaking his mind" to Gail telling her to lighten up.

Meanwhile, Danny's mum Viv arrives. She's very friendly towards Mike. Frankie tells Penny that Viv needs watching when it comes to men. Danny, Viv and Frankie reminisce about Danny's dad Harry.

Fred considers buying Dev's share in Street Cars. He borrows the accounts. Elsewhere, Deirdre's amazed when Blanche says she's been out at whist drive.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Scooter - Sushil Chudasama
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Lloyd - Craig Charles
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Danny Baldwin - Bradley Walsh
 * Frankie Baldwin - Debra Stephenson
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Penny King - Pauline Fleming

Guest cast

 * Magistrate - Judi Jones
 * Viv Baldwin - Patricia Brake