Episode 7544 (25th February 2011)

Plot
Becky thinks Steve will be caught out by forensic evidence and suggests they do a runner but Steve is less worried. Carla is feeling overworked at the factory but scoffs when Sean and Julie put themselves forward for PA. Sunita thinks the police won't be interested in who stole the money as it's been returned, and warns Dev that the police would keep hold of the money as evidence anyway, delaying the opening of the shop. Steve tries to make it up with Lloyd. Eileen is arrested for fraud. Owen is pleased to see her driven away in a police car. Dev pays Owen, who promises to put his men back to work on the shop. Maria sounds off about her problems at the salon and is surprised when Carla offers her the PA position at the factory. Eileen tells her solicitor that she's guilty of Owen's allegations and agrees to tell all, hoping to be let off with a caution. Carla talks Maria into accepting the job. Maria breaks the news to Audrey, who is pleased for her but thinks factory work is beneath her. Steve tells the Alahans that he stole the money and is deeply ashamed of himself. Dev can't believe it and throws him out. Steve pleads with him not to go to the police.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Owen Armstrong - Ian Puleston-Davies
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Sunita Alahan - Shobna Gulati
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Izzy Armstrong - Cherylee Houston
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Chris Gray - Will Thorp
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls

Guest cast

 * DC Tyler - Paul Kynman
 * Colette Hankinson - Martina Laird