Episode 7181 (9th October 2009)

Plot
Kevin's on the back foot and his mind races to come up with a reason why he's not on the pictures from the race. In desperation, he lies to Sally that he pulled out of the race after only two miles and Molly kindly stopped to help him. Amused, Sally believes him and they head for an anniversary drink in the Rovers.

Peter and Leanne excitedly discuss their plans for the new bar. Concerned, Leanne asks Peter if running a bar is really the right thing for a recovering alcoholic but Peter assures her that he'll be fine.

Later at Ken's birthday celebrations, Bill starts talking about the plans and Ken's horrified as he realises what Peter's up to. Ken, Deirdre and Blanche think it's a recipe for disaster - an alcoholic and an arsonist opening a restaurant. They're convinced that Leanne must be behind the whole idea. Peter's angry, though, at their lack of support and storms out of the Rovers with Leanne in tow.

Tony and Maria begin planning baby Liam's christening. Tony suggests that they go out for dinner the night before until he faces the horrible realisation that it'll be the anniversary of Liam's death.

Meanwhile, Lloyd's enjoying being the DJ at Ken and Emily's joint party, not least because he is convinced Liz wants him around. He asks her for a dance and tries to kiss her but is mortified when she pushes him away. Feeling humiliated, Lloyd starts chatting to Teresa and discovers that they share the same taste in music. Enjoying her company, he invites her back to his flat and as they become further inebriated on tequila, one thing leads to another…

Elsewhere, Norris sacks Sheila from the Kabin and for the first time, she's rendered speechless.

Regular cast

 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Teresa Bryant - Karen Henthorn
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Emily Bishop - Eileen Derbyshire
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Molly Dobbs - Vicky Binns
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle

Guest cast

 * Sheila - Janice Connolly