Episode 5982 (14th March 2005)

Plot
Martin breaks down and sobs. David's frightened but hugs him. Martin's upset Gail thinks he might be guilty. He swears on David's life. Gail hugs him and says she believes him.

Katy's panicking about going to prison. Angela says they'll blame the murder on the Morgans from Sheffield, telling Katy to be strong. Martin tells Katy he's innocent. She says she misses him. Angela drags Katy away telling Martin to stay away from her family.

Ray ruins his chat with Tracy by putting down Ken, she slaps him hard. Tracy tells Ray he's too late he's already dead to her. She leaves as Deirdre arrives. Ray and Deirdre discuss old times. She breaks down telling him he broke her heart. Ken's worried when Tracy returns without Deirdre. Ken explains to Blanche how much it hurts that he and Deirdre aren't yet married.

Deirdre forgives Ray. Ken overhears them reminiscing and states he won't let Ray cause his family any more pain.

Meanwhile, Roy's scared when Schmeichel arrives. Chesney tells him to face his fears. Roy introduces Chesney to encyclopaedias. Chesney asks if Schmeichel can stay.

Regular cast

 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Angela Harris - Kathryn Hunt
 * Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Ray Langton - Neville Buswell
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien

Guest cast
None