Episode 6548 (4th May 2007)

Plot
Deirdre's lost without Ken and as he wakes at a B&B it's unclear what his next move will be until he arrives at a smart hairdressers where he finds Denise. Shocked to see him Denise ushers him into the back. As he tries to make pleasantries Denise tells him to cut to the chase. She's stunned as Ken explains he wants to meet his son Daniel.

Liam's pleased when Leanne agrees to go for a drink with him, giving him a much needed break from the stresses of his family. As they flirt it's clear the spark's still there but as Liam contemplates his next move Leanne gets a text from work and makes her excuses. As she leaves, Janice follows her not missing the opportunity to remind Leanne she can't have it both ways - it's either Liam or the job.

Mel won't budge when Darryl begs her to take some speeding points on her driving licence for him. Surprised by her refusal Jodie digs a little deeper until Mel reveals she can't do it as she's applied to join the police. Jodie encourages her to tell the rest of the family.

And Paul's back on the street but he's still not prepared to sort things out with Carla, preferring to turn to drink and Liam's sofa.

Regular cast

 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Jerry Morton - Michael Starke
 * Wilf Morton - Rodney Litchfield
 * Jodie Morton - Samantha Seager
 * Darryl Morton - Jonathan Dixon
 * Mel Morton - Emma Edmondson
 * Kayleigh Morton - Jessica Barden
 * Finlay Bryant - Ramone Quinn
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Paul Connor - Sean Gallagher
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Denise Osbourne - Denise Black
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Cilla Battersby-Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston
 * Sophie Webster - Brooke Vincent
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu

Guest cast

 * Gloria Hadden - Christine Moore