Episode 6793 (11th April 2008)

Plot
It's the morning of David's appearance in court and he seems surprisingly calm as he accepts the fact that he is going to prison - he deserves it and it's what he wants. As they arrive at court David insists he face the magistrate alone, Gail and the solicitor try to talk him round, but he's resolute as he tells the magistrate he doesn't need a lawyer and just wants to get on with it. As the charges are put to David, he calmly insists he is guilty on all counts, Gail is determined to have her say and interrupts the proceedings.

Roy attempts to chat to Tony about why the building work hasn't stopped, and although Tony attempts to appease him telling him investigations are underway, Roy can see through him and threatens to go the authorities. Roy reveals to a worried Jason and Bill that he called the environmental agency – he's defiant people must abide by the law. Later, Tony asks Jason to deal with the bats.

Things are tense between Roy and Becky despite Ken's attempt to mediate. Roy confesses his concerns to Ken who admits that Becky's behaviour is not unusual these days and although he shouldn't have to compromise his principles, maybe he shouldn't judge Becky too harshly. Taking Becky aside, Roy tells her he doesn't approve of casual sex but tells her she can have boyfriends over as long as she tells him first. Becky's pleased with the compromise and they reach a truce.

Elsewhere, its Darryl's birthday and feeling depressed about Lauren he's in no mood to celebrate. Also, the reality of parenthood is starting to grind on Fiz who is annoyed to be missing out on another boozy night out with the girls to stay in and look after Chesney.

Regular Cast

 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Sally Webster - Saly Whittaker
 * Wiki Dankowska - Wanda Opalinska
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Mel Morton - Emma Edmondson
 * Kayleigh Morton - Jessica Barden
 * Finlay Bryant - Ramone Quinn
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas

Guest Cast

 * Abi Sharpe - Rachael Elizabeth
 * Solicitor - Charlie Dickinson (Credited as Charlie Dickenson)
 * Magistrate - Simon Chandler
 * Building Site Foreman - Tim Dantay
 * Court Clerk - Wendy Patterson

Ratings

 * UK broadcast - 9.6m viewers (46.7%).