Episode 5202 (27th January 2002)

Plot
Gail and Richard decide to cook for their guests, Duggie and Sunita, rather than go out. Gail feels uncomfortable about the lunch date. Ken struggles to arrange quality time with Deirdre who doesn't want to be pinned down. Hazel Wilding calls on Vik's services once more. After a busy afternoon shopping she enquires about his life and they arrange to do it again. Anita has a private word with Deirdre about her problems with Ken who inadvertently interrupts them. Deirdre becomes annoyed and Ken tells Anita to leave while ending their working relationship. The meal at Gail's house goes well, even with Gail questioning Duggie about his work on the Health Centre. Ken tells Deirdre that he doesn't want Anita and feels his future is with her. They embrace. While making a private call on his mobile Duggie reveals that he thinks Richard is out of his depth and that he's set to make a killing.

Regular cast

 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Richard Hillman - Brian Capron
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
 * Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Eve Elliott - Melanie Kilburn
 * Sunita Parekh - Shobna Gulati
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Duggie Ferguson - John Bowe
 * Geena Gregory - Jennifer James
 * Karen McDonald - [[Suranne Jones

Guest cast

 * Anita Scott - Nichola McAuliffe
 * Hazel Wilding - Kazia Pelka